Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 7 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper February 18, 2010

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It’s All Downhill On Saturday, Feb. 13, sledders enjoy another day of sliding on the hills behind the new fire station in Potomac Yard. Some Cuts, Some Increases, More Taxes City manager’s proposed budget would increase average residential tax bill by $103. By Michael Lee Pope City Manager Jim Hartmann increase over last year’s budget. more than similarly placed work- property assessments are down Gazette Packet presented a $534.1 million pro- “It is, in many regards, very ers in other jurisdictions will not 5.46 percent, Hartmann’s plan posed operating budget to City much a status quo budget,” said receive a pay upgrade, and all city would raise the tax rate 7 cents evenues are down and Council members Tuesday Hartmann. workers will end up paying in- and increase the average residen- costs are up. Budget evening, closing a $44 million gap City employees will not receive creased premiums for health insur- tial property tax bill $103. Rshortfalls keep grow- with a mix of spending cuts, higher a market-rate adjustment for a ance. “The bottom is ing, and property val- taxes and fee increases. Overall, third year in a row, although “When you look at probably still not ues continue to decline. Money the city manager’s proposal would Hartmann included a merit-based the total package, here, at least not from Washington and Richmond increases the city budget by about step increase that would give the the city budget is ac- “It is, in many yet,” said Cindy is expected to dry up. Welcome to $800,000 more than the current average employee a pay increase tually going up,” the regards, very Smith-Page, director fiscal year 2011. operating budget— a 0.2 percent of $2,280. Employees who make city manager said. of Real Estate As- “We’ve tried to be much a status sessments. “The very mindful in this commercial market budget about our quo budget.” is still the largest un- social safety nets, — City Manager Jim known.” Tales of the Videotape our personnel that Hartmann Commercial prop- we have delivering erty assessments are Footage of murder suspect’s services in this orga- down 10.63 per- nization and all those things the cent. That means that even with confession offers contradictory stories. community expects and wants Hartmann’s suggested 7-cent hike from us.” to the tax rate, commercial prop- By Michael Lee Pope A residential police officer patrolling the neigh- erty taxpayers will end up with a Gazette Packet borhood heard the shot and ran to the scene, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY as- lower tax bill than this year — crouching over the shell casing as the call went sessments were mailed this week, from 0.5 percent less to 14.8 per- hat really happened to a man known out over the radio and backup arrived. Fleeing and residential property taxpayers cent less depending on the type of Was “Sly” on that humid September night the scene was a 19-year-old fugitive from Metairie, continue to be the city’s biggest last year may remain a mystery forever, La., named Jose Alberto Osorio Jr., who was cash cow. Even though residential See Status Quo, Page 20

even after this week’s murder trial. A 50-year-old wanted in Louisiana for robbery. When he was homeless black man with a shaved head and a approached by Alexandria officers, he threw the 22314 VA exandria, Al

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spent part of that day drinking, according to au- tackled by police. Osorio asked for a lawyer, but Reques Service Address material. topsy reports. He ended up being found in the then changed his mind and started talking in a Time-sensitive

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‘Snow Hurricane’ Don’t look now, but the February snowstorms created one hell Benefit Concert This Sunday of a mess. Trees are down all over the city. Gutters are hanging precariously. Power lines have been ripped down. Signposts were knocked over. City officials estimate about $6 million in dam- Youth organizes event for aged municipal property. “This was a snow hurricane,” declared Fire Chief Adam Thiel. children in rural Senegal. “It was truly a disaster.” By Sandy Levitz Lunner School were closed for 10 days, forcing the calendar to creep Gazette Packet into the summer months. More than 40,000 tons of snow were moved from busy intersections to Potomac Yard. And all 520 miles n many ways, Eric Lusby is a lot like most nine- of road in the city were plowed at least once, even though city year-old boys. He plays tennis and basketball, officials were fielding constant complaints that the plowing just I does Tae Kwon Do. And, he plays the piano. wasn’t good enough. Alexandria was constantly compared — un- But this Sunday, Eric is doing something that’s not favorably — to Arlington and Fairfax counties. even on the radar screen of most nine-year olds. He’s “The difference is that we are the most densely populated ju- playing piano at a benefit concert that he organized risdiction in the region,” said City Manager Jim Hartmann. to raise money for children in Nioro, Senegal. “And that’s really a game changer.” “It was all his After the last major snowstorm, Mayor Bill Euille gave the idea,” said his city a grade of B minus. This time, the mayor says he’s going to Photo by Khady Lusby Concert Details mother Khady reserve judgement until a comprehensive assessment can be com- Eric Lusby, 9, at his piano. DATE: Sunday, Feb. 21 Lusby, a native piled. TIME: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. of Nioro. “I “There will be no grade given out tonight,” Euille said Tuesday PLACE: Community Praise Center, didn’t even night. “We’ll wait for the final report.” 1400 Russell Road, Alexandria For directions visit www.cpcsda.org know it was something he wanted to do until his piano teacher told me.” Carrying Forward Khady has been helping the women in her home- The giant building now rising along Interstate 395 is a riddle town of Nioro for many years, traveling there every wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. How the building ended summer with clothes, used books and money. When up being built without access to public transportation will be an asked to help build a school, she put on a benefit enduring quandary for the ages. Yet the more pressing concern back home in Northern Virginia called “A Taste of for city leaders is how 6,000 employees will arrive at the build- Africa.” That fund-raising event raised $3,000. Khady ing each day at the vaguely named Washington Headquarter Ser- matched that amount with personal funds and this vice, a new Pentagon annex currently being constructed by the past November the school opened with two class- Department of Defense. rooms, an office, and a full-time staff. Already the “If we had a terrorist attack, this would sure be an obvious school has 50 students and a long waiting list of other One of the classrooms at the school choice,” said Councilwoman Del Pepper during a recent dis- children who would like the opportunity to be edu- Khady Lusby built in Nioro, Senegal. cussion of the project. cated. “It’s not exactly unobtrusive,” responded U.S. Rep. Jim Moran Eric, a fourth grade student at Arlington Traditional sees what I do. My boys hear me tell them all the (D-8). “It’s got to be one of the most unattractive buildings on Elementary School, explained he got the idea for the time how fortunate they are.” Interstate 395, and there’s some competition for that.” concert during one of his piano lessons. “I was think- Eric’s brothers, Marcus and Kyle, both, 14, are part This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation weighed ing about my mom’s “Taste of of the benefit concert, too. They in on the debate, issuing an operational analysis report that “car- Africa” and two things came to- will be there with their rock ried forward” two alternatives. The first, known as “A1,” would gether — raising money for my How To Help band, Take 2. Cousins and provide direct access to the Army south garage from a south- mom’s school and playing piano. The public is invited to the concert and friends of Eric are participating bound onramp and would be restricted to cars destined for the “I told my piano teacher about admission is free. in the concert as well. One my idea and she helped me or- Donations can be made at the door or garage. The study noted that this plan would advance in the pro- mailed to Eric Lusby’s mom at Khady Lusby, friend, Ndri Sligh-N’Cho, 15, cess for increased study because it has the blessing of the Alex- ganize the benefit concert,” Eric 5925 10th Road N, Arlington VA 22205. will be playing solo saxophone. andria City Council. The other alternative, known as “D,” would said. “I want to raise enough Some of the selections Eric is cut through a popular nature preserve. money to help build another playing include Sonatina, Minuet 7, and a jazz num- “Alternative D was also carried forward due to its ability to classroom so more kids can go to school.” ber called Low C Boogie. He says the whole concert satisfy project purpose and need,” the study concluded. Khady said she wasn’t too surprised to hear from will last over an hour. piano teacher Danielle Dotson about how her son “I’m excited,” Eric shared. And, he added, “I’m The Seat of Power wanted to help. “Eric is very caring. He watches me, pretty nervous.” How are requests for federal dollars prioritized? After discuss- ing the Department of Defense fiasco with City Council members Tuesday night, the congressman revealed the formula. “We have to look at all the Del Ray requests, then the rest of the city and then the other parts of the congressional district,” Photo by said Moran. “I think that’s because of my scheduler.” Mechelle Schloss That’s Gayle Reuter, a well-known advocate for Del Ray. But Gazette it’s worth noting that the congressman got his start in politics by Some large, working his way up the chain of command at the Del Ray Citi- beautiful trees zens Association before joining City Council and ultimately be- were felled by coming a senior member of the House Appropriations Commit- the Blizzard of tee. When Councilwoman Alicia Hughes began extolling the 2010. This virtues of having such a distinguished member of Congress Tues- tree, on S. Pitt day night, Moran responded wistfully. Street, has two “In 1979, I sat in the same seat you are sitting in right now,” cars beneath Moran said. “Unless Bill (Euille) has changed the seats.” it's limbs. Unlikely. The mayor is also part of the Del Ray crowd.

— Michael Lee Pope

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 3 Business Matters Business History for a Price Is your business historic? For the right price, the answer could Time, Goodyear Honor Taylor be yes. Just ask the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home, the Simpson Development Company or T.J. Fannon and Sons. These ack Taylor, president of Alexandria mobile dealers, from 17,000 na- are three of the 20 or so businesses that have already purchased Toyota, a Toyota and Scion dealer tionwide, nominated for the 41st their way into a book titled “Historic Alexandria: An Illustrated Jship in Alexandria, has been honored annual award. History.” Businesses that are willing to fork over the right amount for his nomination for the 2010 Time Taylor graduated from Fork of money will be featured in a section of the book called “Sharing Magazine Dealer of the Year award. Union (VA) Military Academy in the Heritage.” Taylor was one of a select group of dealers 1965, and went on to earn a bach- “These affordable stories are professionally written to your speci- from across the country honored at the 93rd elor of science degree in history fications and are available in one- to four-page formats,” wrote annual National Automobile Dealers Associa- at Campbell University in Buies Office of Historic Alexandria Director Lance Mallamo in a so- tion (NADA) Convention & Exposition in Or- Creek, N.C., in 1969. Taylor then licitation letter sent to the Alexandria Gazette Packet. lando this week. The announcement of this served in the United States Army The coffee-table book is expected to hit bookstores early next year’s Dealer of the Year and finalists was made in the Military Police Corp from month, so businesses wanting to participate must act now if they by Mark Ford, president and group publisher Jack Taylor April 1970 to December 1971. He want to be included. History Publishing Network vice president of Time Magazine, and Johann Finkelmeier, served in Vietnam, earning a Barry Black declined to share the amount of money required to vice president and general manager, Original Equip- Bronze Star for meritorious service and was honor- be included in the book, but he was clear that the transaction ment N.A. Consumer Tire, The Goodyear Tire & Rub- ably discharged. Upon his return from the Vietnam should not be considered advertising. ber Company, at the formal opening of the conven- War, Taylor went to work for Bill Page Toyota in Falls “This book isn’t trying to pitch anything or sell you anything,” tion, which is attended by more than 25,000 indi- Church in April 1972, starting in sales. said Black. “It’s closer to a donation than it is advertising.” viduals involved in the automobile industry. In October 1973, Taylor bought Hunter Motors Recipients of the Time Magazine Dealer of the Year with his partner Frank Page and changed its name award are among the nation’s most successful auto to Alexandria Toyota. Eleven years later, Taylor Oh, What a Feeling dealers, but they must also demonstrate a long-stand- bought out Page and became sole owner of the deal- Toyota dealers across the country are feeling the heat from a ing commitment to effective community service. ership he has led ever since; a dealership that’s earned series of high-profile recalls that have damaged the image of the Taylor, 63, was chosen to represent both the Vir- the Toyota President’s Award every year since the Japanese automaker. But Alexandria Toyota dealer Jack Taylor ginia Automobile Dealers Association and the Wash- honor was instituted in 1986. says he hasn’t seen any damage to his business. At least not yet. ington Area New Automobile Dealers Association in “Are we concerned that this will negatively impact our busi- the national competition; he is one of only 45 auto- See Business, Page 21 ness? Sure,” said Taylor. “But I haven’t had any of my customers come back with one of these so-called sudden acceleration ve- hicles yet.” Taylor says Toyota has acted responsibly by dealing with the Run on Shovels situation and taking measures to ensure safety. And sales don’t seem to have taken a hit, although he said that recent snowfalls have made it hard to gauge for sure. Last weekend, he sold 16 In Del Ray new Toyotas and a handful of used cars as well. “Toyota has 50-year reputation of quality, and they’re not just going to throw that out the window,” said Taylor. “If anything, Residents line up for hours I’m worried about the pendulum swinging too far and Toyota before Wednesday blizzard. calling for another recall just because someone sneezed.”

By Sandy Levitz Lunner Photo by Coffee and Snow Gazette Packet Some businesses have thrived during the recent snowstorms, such as private snow plowing operations and construction com- he area had already been hit by the first big

Sean Harvey panies that fill potholes. Other businesses have struggled during storm — the one that dropped up to two the historic snowstorms over the last few weeks. T feet of snow all over the region. “It’s been devastating,” said Rhoda Worku, manager of Ca- “Why, then,” Del Ray resident Christi Hart won- boose Café on Mount Vernon Avenue. dered, “are people lining up for shovels now? Didn’t For the Caboose Café, as is the case for many Alexandria busi- they already have to dig themselves out over the nesses, Saturday is the most important date of the week. That’s weekend?” The Great Shovel Caper: Shoppers line why the timing of the recent snowstorms have been particularly It was Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, and the windy up shovels at “The Hardware Store” on harmful, striking at a time that killed weekend revenues. blizzard was forecast to blow into town any time. Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. “We tried to open last Saturday,” said Worku. “But we had to Hart, a partner in the Neighborhood Restaurant close.” Group that includes The Evening Star Café, was at Another associate, Tim Leonard of Arlington, was Worku estimates that her business lost about $10,000 in the that restaurant gazing out the front windows in working that day. Still, Harvey had to call in his aunt, most recent snowstorm. The only thing that made the weather amazement at the crowd winding up Mount Vernon Kitty Collie of Alexandria, to help run the register. bearable was the supportive nature of the Del Ray community. Avenue from Executive Lock and Key Service, “The Customers waited in line up to two hours, but by the When people who live near the coffeehouse heard it was open, Hardware Store” across the street. time the store closed at 7 p.m., everyone had their they sent e-mails to each other encouraging Del Ray residents to “People were going crazy for snow shovels,” said shovel. come to Caboose Café and have a cup of coffee to support their hardware store sales assistant Sean Harvey. He said A number of happy but cold customers, shovels in neighborhood business. somehow word got out that they were expecting a hand, wandered across the street to The Evening Star truck delivery of shovels, and shoppers were already to warm up, and Christi Hart was finally able to solve — Michael Lee Pope waiting in line when the truck arrived. “People were the mystery of the Del Ray run on shovels. being patient and nice,” he added, “but it was pretty She surveyed diners to get the answer. Most said entertaining.” they were replacing shovels that had broken. But a Business Notes For those unfamiliar with “The Hardware Store,” number of folks reported that their trusty shovels it’s a small space that’s jam-packed with had been hijacked. Susan Mekenney, ABR, CRS, GRI, sales and marketing. four-season’s worth of necessities. It The moral, if there is one, don’t leave of RE/MAX Allegiance in Alexandria, Delaine Campbell, Realtor, has will receive the 2009 CRS of the Year at been selected for the 2009 Best of Alex- starts to feel overcrowded once there are More your shovel in a snow bank. But if you the Virginia Association of Realtors’ andria Award in the Real Estate Agents four or five customers. Executive Lock and Key did and it’s gone the next time you need (VAR) annual awards reception, to be category by the U.S. Commerce Associa- Harvey had to stand at the door to Service, Inc. featuring it, don’t despair. As of last Friday, Ex- held Feb. 18 in Richmond. The CRS tion (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local manage the flow of traffic. “People were “The Hardware Store” ecutive Lock and Key Service still had (Certified Residential Specialist) desig- Business” Award Program recognizes 2003 B Mount Vernon nation is the mark of expertise and outstanding local businesses throughout cracking up, saying they’d never gone Ave. Del Ray some available in the store. But just in professionalism in residential real estate the country. to a hardware store with a bouncer.” 703-823-2000 case, you might want to call ahead.

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Elderly and disabled tax relief From the Segregated South to George Washington Masonic [email protected]. Christian Community Center Church applications for 2010 are now avail- Harvard Business School and Beyond, Memorial. Contact C. Blane Adcock of Alexandria, 203 E. Custis Ave., 11 which follows Lambert’s journey from at 703-395-5027. a.m. Youth, family and friends able from Tax Services. If at least 65 SATURDAY/FEB. 20 years of age or permanently and totally her rural roots in Powhatan County, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce invited. 703-519-7474 disabled by Nov. 15, 2010, one may Va., to her achievement as the first Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 Alexandria City Council Public black woman to earn an MBA from p.m. At the Union Street Public Hearing. 9:30 a.m. At Council qualify for a full or partial exemption MONDAY, FEB. 22 and/or deferral for 2010 real estate Harvard Business School in 1969. At House, 121 South Union Street, Chambers, City Hall, 301 King Street, taxes and/or an exemption from 2010 the Alexandria Black History Alexandria. www.alexchamber.com Alexandria. Call Jackie Henderson at “Alexandria: Can We Still Afford personal property taxes on one vehicle. Museum, 902 Wythe Street, 703-838-4550. to Call It Home?” With A. Melvin Alexandria. HBCU College Festival. 9 a.m. to 2 Miller, Gwen Menefee Smith and Go to www.alexandriava.gov/ Alexandria School Board Budget FRIDAY/FEB. 19 p.m. Historically Black Colleges and James Michael Davis to discuss some taxrelief or contact Tax Services at Work Session. 7 p.m. At the Not sure how to describe yourself Universities 8th annual College of Alexandria’s affordable housing [email protected] or 703-746- School Administration Offices, as an artist? Shy about self- Festival. At Alfred Street Baptist programs. Holiday Inn Eisenhower 3901, Option 6. Winkler Building Board Room, 2000 promotion? 7–9 p.m. Join in this Church, 301 S. Alfred Street, Metro Center, 2460 Eisenhower North Beauregard Street. Call artist’s writing workshop. Fee is $10 Alexandria. Visit Avenue. Reception at 6:30, Dinner THURSDAY/FEB. 18 Rosemary Webb, 703-824-6614. for Del Ray Artisans members / $12 www.ASBCHBCU.org. ($22 members/$27 non-members) at First-Responders Honored. 6:30 non-members. Details and 6:45; Program ($5 non-members) Lillian Lincoln Lambert Book p.m. Andrew Jackson Lodge #120 is registration at 7:15. Contact Sherry Brown, 703- Signing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. She will holding a dinner to honor first- www.thedelrayartisans.org. Contact SUNDAY/FEB. 21 548-7089 or sign The Road to Someplace Better: responders of Alexandria. At the Tracy Wilkerson at 703- 501-1736 or T.Y.C. Youth Takeover Service. [email protected].

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The Heart Of Del Ray With almost 300 households voting, Jen Thanks to the quality care you receive Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Walker of McEnearney from The Neighborhood Pharmacy. Associates, Inc. Realtors was selected as the winner of the 2010 Put your heart (and health) in our trusted hands. Heart of Del Ray Award. Visit us anytime for a free medication review Walker was presented and to learn about our expansive selection of with the “Heart”’ on medication products for you and your pet. We also Saturday afternoon, welcome special orders and offer free delivery. Feb. 13, by Gayle Reuter in front of A Show of Hands, the 2009 recipi- ent of the award.

• Major insurance plans accepted, including Medicare. • Most co-pays equal to those in chain pharmacies. • Transfer prescriptions over the phone.

Come by or call us today! Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette

2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia 703-836-1700 www.delraypharmacy.com

The Seven Sopranos, founded by Cynthia Cole, include Natalie Barrens, Nicole Lamm, Eunyoung Hong, Susanna Angeli Ferrette (left) takes R. Lauer, Angeli Ferrette, Bharati Soman and pianist Ruth it a note higher in “Cats.” Locker. For more information on the group visit Nicole Lamm is singing to www.7sopranos.com the right. Celebrating Sister City Helsingborg s the snow covered the city on Saturday, Jan. Society Children’s Chorus, The Swedish Jazz Duo and A30, rehearsals were underway preparing for the Groomsmen. Because of the wintery snowfall, a the musical concert in honor of the city’s old- number of the groups were not able to attend and est sister city Helsingborg, Sweden which began in perform. After the musical program, guests were in- 1966. vited to meet the musicians and view a presentation The program schedule included performances by of art created by participants in the Empowered The Seven Sopranos, Lucia Girls, Alexandria Choral Women International program.

Extra Help Sheriff’s Office’s snow plow had lots to do last week to enable police and sheriff’s ve- hicles to do their duty at the jail. Sheriff Dana Lawhorne is behind the wheel. The truck plowed not only the Detention Center but also Duke and King Streets and several schools last week.

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Firefighters Respond to Townhome Fire SUN 1-4 PM t approximately 4:18 p.m Thursday, Feb. 11, AUnits from Alexandria and Arlington Fire De- partments responded to reports of a fire at 707 Bashford Lane. First arriving units reported smoke coming from an end-of-the- row townhome and forced entry through the front door. Once inside,crews determined the fire was in the basement and spreading to the floor joist area between the basement and first floor. Fire crews contained the fire to the rear of the home. The adjacent town homes, located at 705 and 703 Bashford Lane, sustained Arlington North $1,190,00 some smoke damage. No one was at home at the time of Historic George Crossman House Rarely-available 1890s farmhouse on a quarter acre lot just a short walk to the the fire. A small dog was in East Falls Church Metro. Original wraparound porch, extensive moldings, the home and quickly ran out built-in cupboards, box bay window and pocket doors blend with recent improve- of the front door when ments to make this a most inviting home. Main level family room, large kitchen firefighters gained entry. The with vintage details, mudroom and breakfast area off kitchen, main level laun- dry and a secret hideaway off the kitchen. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, a new dog was taken to a local vet- master bathroom, second bathroom with clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. The top erinary clinic to be checked floor was recently finished with a bedroom and bathroom, both with original out. He was released with no stained glass window panes. The Crossman house is on the National Register of

Photos by injuries. Historic Place, the Virginia Landmark Registry and is an Arlington Country Historic District. It is located in the Tuckahoe, Williamsburg and Yorktown Smoke alarms were school districts. From Glebe Rd: west on Lee Highway, right on Underwood to The hydrant used present and working in all 2501 on the right. Please see photos at betsytwigg.LNFRE.com or call Betsy for a showing. for water supply three units. Two adult occu- Laura Mae Sudder to fight the pants and the dog of 707 townhome fire Bashford Lane have plans had been cleared for alternate accommoda- of snow prior to tions. Fire Marshals have BETSY TWIGG fire department’s determined the cause of the arrival, facilitat- fire to be electrical in na- Phone: 703-967-4391 ing water supply ture. Total damage is esti- E-mail: [email protected] Townhome on Bashford Lane suffered operations. mated at $340,000. Web: betsytwigg.LNFRE.com $340,000 in damage from a fire on Feb. 11.

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We tried, but we can’t seem Alexandria, Virginia 22314 crews during the last nine days’ to get the kids back to school af- storms. But I was just astounded ter being off since Feb. 4. NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, to read an official of the Cameron I am sympathetic to their plight. Call: 703-778-9410 Station Civic Association assert We’ve had to shovel ourselves out e-mail: [email protected] that Cameron Station did a better twice. We have trees that are job with snow and ice removal. Steven Mauren down. Our power went out. We Editor, 703-778-9415 Perhaps Cameron Station authori- have thousands of dollars in land- [email protected] ties didn’t notice that scaping that will need to be re- Michael Lee Pope Letters Cameron Station placed. And, our story is a good Reporter, 703-778-9437 crews did not even news one as we have other friends [email protected] begin to plow until who are still without power, eld- Steve Hibbard 48 hours after the beginning of the Photo by Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 erly neighbors who are [email protected] second storm. Perhaps Cameron housebound, and know young Station authorities innocently Jon Roetman families who are having to cope Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 overlooked the fact that I, and my with rambunctious infants and Louise Krafft [email protected] neighbors, were completely toddlers cooped up for days on plowed in (and our garages ADVERTISING: end. This has not been a picnic for To place an advertisement, call the ad couldn’t be exited) when Cameron any of us. Our kids need to be back department between 9 a.m. and Station crews eventually did show in school where they can pick up 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. up. And Maybe Cameron Station where they’ve left off on their stud- /Gazette Packet Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 authorities didn’t notice that the ies. We need to resume a normal Employment ads 703-778-9413 City’s three streets within routine, determine how we’re go- Julie Ferrill Cameron Station (Cameron Sta- ing to make up for lost time, and Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 tion Boulevard, Brenman Boule- fight like the dickens to ensure that [email protected] vard, and Sommerville Street) had the most challenged students don’t Jane Hughes at least two lanes each cleared by Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 lose the ground they’ve gained so [email protected] Thursday afternoon. My neighbors far this academic year. Days and Days of Snow Removal and I wish that the Cameron Sta- Ginger Krup Cancelling school was the wrong Bob Bolt starts up his Bobcat and heads back out to Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 tion community association had answer — although our leaders continue plowing the teachers’ parking lot at [email protected] simply contracted with the City, may deserve an A for effort, they Minnie Howard Ninth Grade Center last Thursday Andrea Smith and had run the Cameron Station have earned an F in competency. afternoon, Feb. 11. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 metro shuttle on an adjusted I, along with any number of my [email protected] schedule; at least some of us could friends and neighbors, would have Barbara Parkinson have made it to work. The extra Employment Advertising been happy to stand at the bus encourage you to ask our leaders ning tracks, and repairing the de- 703-778-9413 $100 per month we pay to stop to ensure that children what they think should be done teriorated fields, at Francis [email protected] Cameron Station is a waste of boarded buses safely. I would have and we should challenge them to Hammond and George Washing- money that could better be spent Publisher been happy to put my SUV to good get it right. The first answer is not ton Middle Schools. Jerry Vernon on City services. use in transporting kids in my always the best one. My immediate focus has been Editor & Publisher Mark Williams neighborhood to school. There are Our city is a good and just place the Francis Hammond Middle Mary Kimm Cameron Station any number of answers to the and we can all benefit from figur- Schools, attended by over 1,200 Editor in Chief problem, but cancelling school 11 ing out what went wrong here and students. The field at Hammond Steven Mauren Photography: City’s Failure days after the first day off is never what the right response should be has been identified as in the worse Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer high on my list of options. to ensure that our children main- physical condition of any in the Art/Design: To the Editor: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, After ensuring that emergency tain the momentum of this school city, (if not the entire metropoli- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, I have had the pleasure of living personnel could make it through year. tan region). While the field at John Smith in Alexandria for over two de- Production Manager: the city, one of their most impor- Below are links to the contact Hammond is in dismal condition, Jean Card cades. Since moving here in 1989, tant priorities should have been to pages for city and schools person- and would numerically serve more I’ve owned several homes, gradu- Editor Emeritus: get the kids back to school as soon nel and elected officials: children than any other field im- Mary Anne Weber ated two children from ACPS as possible. If you agree with me, Alexandria City Public Schools provement, the Park and Recre- schools, enrolled two others in I encourage you to write to our — http://www.acps.k12.va.us/ ation Commission recently voted CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 school, run two council cam- Circulation Manager: elected officials today and ask contact.php unanimously to first repair and Ann Oliver paigns, endorsed numerous can- them what happened. I believe we City of Alexandria — http:// convert the Ben Brenman Park didates for office and hosted par- deserve an answer and an assur- www3.alexandriava.gov/ field to an artificial surface. In the CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, ties too numerous to mention on L.L.C. ance that they have taken strides contactus/current economic conditions, this Peter Labovitz a variety of issues of importance to ensure that this will not hap- view_contactus.php?listby=officials probably condemns the students President/CEO to our neighborhoods, our com- pen again. Marcia A. Call at Hammond to many more years Mary Kimm munity, and our City. I have been Publisher/Chief Operating Officer When you finish asking for an Alexandria of a flooded and muddy field, to- 703-778-9433 actively involved in a variety of answer as to why school was can- tally useless for recreational or [email protected] organizations and have lived my celled, please ask the school board educational use. It is in fact both Jerry Vernon life as a booster for our leaders and and superintendent what they in- Why Brenman unhealthy and unsafe. The field Publisher/Executive Vice President [email protected] our government. I am proud to be tend to do to make up the time Over Hammond? area is a primary student assem- an Alexandrian and it is on the lost. bly site in the event of an emer- Wesley DeBrosse basis of my past support that I’ve The following is an open letter to the Controller There is a ridiculous proposal leadership of Alexandria on the Field at gency that requires evacuation of earned the right to complain. Debbie Funk out there to add minutes to the Ben Brenman Park. the school. A site that floods with National Sales, 703-778-9444 Tonight, I am writing to you to school day so as not to have to re- Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, as little as a half inch of rain is [email protected] ask your support in sending a quire students to be without a Mr. School Superintendent, Mem- unsuitable for this purpose. This A Connection Newspaper strong message to our city leaders bers of the Board and other elected spring break or to prolong the potentially hazardous situation The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly that they have failed. and appointed officials. My name to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. school year. When I explained this has been allowed to persist for Any owners or occupants of premises that do not Tomorrow, our school-age chil- is Gary Carr, and I am known to wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher option to my girls, they laughed. I over a decade. Hammond’s field by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to dren will not be at work because most of you as a persistent and [email protected], and the frankly don’t know what the right should have the highest priority in distributor will be notified to discontinue service. bus-stops and sidewalks have not answer is to this solution, but I vocal advocate of restoring run- See Letters, Page 10

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Photo by From Page 8 work in concert with the School of the money was wasted. field renovation. Board to develop our playing fields The Park and Recreation Com- A study was recently conducted in such a manner the benefit the mission makes it clear in the min- to determine which of the city’s most children in Alexandria, it utes of their November meeting, Louise Krafft fields should be repaired next. The begs the question of why the fields and in a subsequent memo, that 2009 Synthetic Field Conversion at the schools were included in the they consider their action final Study reached the conclusion that report in the first place. This study, before construction commences on Ben Brenman Park should be the and the decision to proceed with Brenman Park, and that “no fur-

/Gazette Packet next field for upgrading. I chal- Brenman Park Field was never ther action by the Council or Plan- lenge the methodology used in this evaluated and endorsed at a regu- ning Commission is needed.” I study. Aside from the fact that chil- lar City Council meeting, or any could not disagree more. It is the dren were not considered, or even public forum after its acceptance City Council who should give that mentioned, in any of the Criteria by the Park and Recreation Com- final say on proceeding a project for Conversion used for the selec- mission. Additionally, to my which will affect the lives of so tion, a factor was used that is bi- knowledge, they have not solicited many, both in the near and long The Ates children enjoy a game of Jenja ased toward selection of Brenman input from the School Board, or term. The unresolved parking and Snapshot while waiting for their dinner at Pizzola, Park. I am specifically referring to the Superintendent. lighting issues should be ad- the Café on Fern on Monday evening, Feb. 15. Criteria 5. Location- How close to Secondly, the parking issue was dressed at a public forum before existing field, which in a City the not fully vetted. Parking at Ben ground is broken on the field. They size of Alexandria is not conse- Brenman Park will be inadequate, are advancing with deliberative ing for lights at the field and adja- actions do “not require any further quential, and should not be a de- and is an invitation to gridlock. haste, which may prevent a pru- cent baseball field and play area action” by the City’s leadership, cisive factor. Of the two fields pre- While it was acknowledged at Park dent review. It leaves the impres- (which may exceed their statutory violates the spirit, if not the letter, viously converted, and nominally and Recreation Commission Pub- sion that this process is being ac- authority, and scope of the previ- of openness in public space devel- closer to Hammond than Brenman lic Hearing that parking would be celerated, without a full opportu- ous public hearings). The intent opment. It is the fiduciary respon- Park — at Ft. Ward and Minnie an problem, the decision to pro- nity for further public comment on appears to begin construction sibility of the City Council to re- Howard — neither serve any our ceed was made anyway. Lighting unresolved questions. Once without any other examination of view this report, and to endorse, middle school students (In fact, of the fields was also not fully con- ground is broken on construction, this action. The Special Use Per- amend, or reject this million-dol- one field is leased to a private sidered. Field lights at Brenman many of these issues will become mit (SUP) hearing being sched- lar expenditure on the construc- school during the school day.) Re- Park will alter both the landscape irreversible. In a Jan. 21, 2010 uled for Brenman field is for the tion and repair of our fields. These gardless, Francis Hammond was and character of this sanctuary, memorandum, the Parks and Rec- lighting issue only, and is months are the people ultimately account- within one hundredth of a percent and should be considered care- reation Commission received an away, probably after construction able to the voters. An unelected in the study, an insignificant dif- fully. The City has spent an enor- update on design and construction has already begun on the field. The body should not be able to make ference. The preference should be mous amount of money and effort of the field at Ben Brenman Park. implication is to advance the field a decision of such consequence given to the greatest number of to create the serene ambiance that They are proceeding with con- without any further comments on without the oversight and consent children served, which should be defines Ben Brenman Park, includ- struction on the field without fur- its merits, other priority fields, or of our representatives. determinative. If the Park and Rec- ing street lanterns. This field light- ther public comment. The plan- the related parking and lighting Gary J. Carr reation Commission is unwilling to ing proposal may mean that much ning includes electrical engineer- issues. The contention that these See Letters, Page 11

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From Page 10 draw and why people want to come here. I submit the leadership Old Town Faces of Alexandria does not understand Loss of Dignity the history and the dignity of Old Town and therefore they are not To the Editor: capable of understanding the dam- My wife and I chose to live in age they are doing to this beauti- Old Town more than 20 years ago ful and dignified city. and have loved our experience in Regretfully, I fear Old Town Al- this historic, beautiful and digni- exandria will become a theme fied city. park just like St. Augustine, However, it is becoming clear Florida — another historic, beau- that the current leadership of Al- tiful city that stripped every shred exandria only sees Old Town as a of dignity from its historic commu- profit center rather than as a his- nity in the search for tourist dol- toric jewel. “Business friendly” is lars. the clarion call from the market R. Alan McCurry Ulus Jorden and his specialist and city planners. How Alexandria daughter Sydney are can we get more revenue from the buying fare cards at old historic part of our commu- Eisenhower metro sta- nity? No Ambiguity tion. Recent action to support rather To the Editor: than block businesses that sully The bottom line is that the Ma- Metro Thrice Snowstruck the character of King Street by not sons do not want sledders on their Custodian Corey Johnson sweeps snow at just allowing “adult” stores on hill. If that is the attitude, then Eisenhower metro station during the snow storm on King Street but encouraging their rather than offering “contrived” Saturday, Jan. 31. presence in our historic commu- explanations for the planting of nity. Again the cry of “business trees, they should post a “No Sled- Photos by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet friendly” is the justification for al- ding” sign. If they want to continue lowing such enterprises in the in the spirit of community with heart of our historic community. which they provide First Night Our brave and vigilant Mayor Fireworks, then figure out where and City Council continue to sit on kids can safely sled and mark those their hands and lament that there areas with a sign. is nothing they can do. An effort A. Peterson was made to petition against the Alexandria two King Street “adult” shops but our business friendly staff killed the petition. Nothing but a lack of Save Preserve courage prevented the Mayor or To the Editor: City Council from addressing the The following open letter was issue of “appropriate” business in addressed to Chairman Sharon Bulova and members of the Fairfax County the heart of Old Town that would Board of Supervisors. Employees Sophia Kim serve to maintain the image and I am writing to you on behalf of and John Kim are inside dignity of our community. the Friends of Winkler, a group of Uptown Market and Café, Recently we became aware of a citizens in northern Virginia who Station Manager Ronald Simons the business on “well thought out plan” to put are committed to saving the Snow Bound reports to Eisenhower Metro sta- Eisenhower Avenue was eight food carts on Market Square Winkler Botanical Preserve. We tion one hour early at 3:45 a.m. due to the snow storm open on Wednesday, Feb. every day. Perhaps we can get the are responding to statements at- on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The Eisenhower Metro station 10, despite the snow- tee shirt and trinket carts from tributed to you in a February 3, was closed all day. storm. Washington D.C. to come as well 2010 The Connection article about and perhaps clowns juggling balls traffic problems arising from the or blowing up balloons could en- military facility (the BRAC 133) tertain us during our lunch in front being constructed in the City of of our beautiful city hall. Alexandria, and your Jan. 12 let- We are aware of the developing ter to Secretary of Transportation plans to enhance our lovely wa- Sean Connaughton, sent also to terfront; perhaps we can become several state and Federal decision as garish as National Harbor. We makers. would bring in the dollars then The enormous BRAC 133 com- wouldn’t we? plex sits high on a hill in Alexan- I could also address the non-ex- dria and overhangs the adjacent isting parking plan and tour bus Winkler Botanical Preserve. There problems that are well known by is no denying the folly of the our leadership but solutions to Army’s decision to build here with- these problems are apparently be- out a viable transportation plan to yond their capability as well. How- accommodate the approximately ever, they are good politicians but 6,400 employees who will soon be what we need is unblinking lead- commuting to and from this facil- ership. My observations is that ity. There is no denying that the many of the leaders in Alexandria traffic will be a nightmare for ev- are wrapped up in their party’s eryone and that this is especially election success rather than solv- so for those who live and work in ing the city’s problems. Alexandria. The Eisenhower Metro station re-opens its doors to the The sad thing is that it is obvi- But people in Alexandria and Back in Service public 7:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12. The tracks are cleared of ous our city leadership does not others who support the Winkler snow as metro riders boarded their train. understand why Old Town is a See Letters, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 11 Opinion Battling for Clean Air By Patricia S. Ticer to all of us. Almost every coal-fired State Senator power plant in the Commonwealth uses coal surface mined in South- his week we had a public hearing for my west Virginia including the plants bill SB 564, known as The Stream Saver providing electricity to my con- TBill. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit stituents in Northern Virginia. the issuing of a permit for coal surface While all of us may not feel the mining operations unless the applicant affirmatively effects, we are part of the cause. demonstrates, and the Director finds in writing that For this reason, the Agriculture, Alexandria has a strong heritage of longevity and continuity in business, “no spoil, refuse, silt, slurry tailing, or other waste Conservation, and Natural Re- banking and law. In the spirit of this tradition, the law firm of RRMDK materials from coal surface mining and reclamation sources Committee which I chair held a public hear- is proud to announce our new partner, James “Beau” Brincefield and operations will be disposed of in any intermittent, ing this week on this bill. Approximately 200 people the addition of Michael Tompkins and Roy Shannon as seasoned trial perennial, or ephemeral stream.” Many streams have came, most of whom traveled over eight hours attorneys. been obliterated and the natural ecology through snow to have their story heard and to show We are now RRBMDK – Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin & Weekly destroyed. us pictures of these mountains as well as jars of wa- Kroeger, LLP. This expansion of the firm adds breadth and depth to our A large group from Southwest Virginia ter from their streams. In addition, many of our leg- real estate and commercial litigation practice. Update as well as members of Climate Action, islators told what they knew about these practices. I Sierra Club, Garden Club of Virginia and believe the public hearing opened a necessary dia- Our 13 attorneys represent more than 230 years of legal experience – our other environmental organizations had asked me to logue between citizens and the coal industry about six partners have 133 years of practice in Alexandria. carry the bill. A lot of people will tell you this bill is their view and that their quality of life and health just about coal and mountain top removal. Coal was being jeopardized. RRBMDK…providing high quality and cost-effective client service in might be the beginning of this story, but I believe Both sides of the issue were aired at the hearing the Alexandria tradition. that it is about clean water and air, health and qual- with proponents of the bill concerned about the ef- ity of life for my friends from Southwest and all Vir- fects of surface mining and the industry concerned ginians. The most recent estimate from the EPA states about economic benefits from the coal mining. Mon- that 151 miles of streams have been buried or mined day morning is the regularly scheduled committee over. In addition, the health of the southwest meeting, but I left the bill on the table for the year. It Virginia’s streams is essential to tourism, industrial, would not have passed this year, but I reiterate that and agricultural use, recreation, and domestic use. a learning process and a dialogue was helpful. 201 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-299-3440 Fax: 703-299-3441 Sixty-seven of Virginia’s prized mountains have In addition, I continue to be concerned about our www.RRBMDK.com already been affected. Toxic dust from blasting con- budget short fall and am supporting a bill which pro- taminates the air we breathe. In Roda, Virginia, dust vides for collecting Virginia sales tax from those who levels are three times higher than EPA requires for do over $10,000 worth of business from Virginia on safe breathing. Research shows that coalfield resi- the web. It is fair to the shop keepers, and it will dents also suffer dramatically from elevated occur- bring us additional revenue. rences of health problems such as heart, lung, and As always, I welcome your ideas and opinions. If kidney disease as well as premature death. you are ever in Richmond, please come and visit. I I introduced this bill because, while the direct ef- am in Room 329 in the General Assembly Building fects of mountaintop removal mining might be lim- at 910 East Broad Street. I can also be reached by ited to southwest, Virginia, the responsibility belongs email at [email protected]. Englin Bills Move Forward By David Englin One bill intended merely as a Delegate (D-45) symbolic restatement of the Com- merce Clause of the U.S. Constitu- uesday was the deadline by which a bill must tion could have unintentionally Put Us to Thave passed the House of Delegates and threatened tens of thousands of crossed over to the Senate (or visa-versa) to jobs by denying the U.S. The Test remain alive. The vast majority of bills that passed Government’s purview over Fed- the House were bipartisan and without controversy, eral and Federal contractor jobs lo- ❦ Selection including a number of important economic develop- cated in Virginia. Therefore, I suc- ment initiatives. However, during several extended cessfully persuaded the House of ❦ Service floor sessions, the House debated and voted on many Delegates to amend the bill correcting that oversight. controversial bills, including several Especially at a time when we are trying to persuade ❦ Price Richmond throwback “states’ rights” bills, bills Northrop Grumman to locate its corporate headquar- to expand access to guns, and a bill ters here, the General Assembly should be careful Report that will threaten our right to breathe about thumbing its nose at Federal jobs and contrac- clean air. After the dust settled, I am tors. While I am still not crazy about the bill, Tho- Come Taste the Difference pleased to report that several of my own bills moved mas Jefferson’s rules, which govern parliamentary forward. procedure in the House of Delegates, require a mem- Two Convenient Alexandria Locations Spurred on by the Tea Party movement, Republi- ber to vote in favor of a bill he or she successfully Open 7 days a week cans in Richmond this year are pushing a slate of amends, so I did. Bradlee Belle View bills intended to assert Virginia’s independence from Unfortunately, crossover was barely a speed bump the U.S. Government. These bills range from the for efforts to expand the prevalence of guns in Vir- 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. patently unconstitutional (House Bill 10 violates the ginia. House Republicans approved bills to repeal the 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution) to the “one handgun per month” rule for gun sales, to cre- outright dangerous (guns manufactured under House ate a lifetime concealed handgun permit with less www.unwinedva.com Bill 69 could be exempt from Federal domestic vio- public safety oversight, to allow handguns to be lence laws). Of course, I opposed these measures. See Englin Bills, Page 25

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From Page 11 serve would result in tremendous environ- The City of Alexandria and its citizens are poverty line, an increase of 12 percent over Botanical Preserve strongly object to the mental damage and that the extent of this now engaged in an intensive planning pro- last year, and more than 7,100 Alexandrians Fairfax County Board of Supervisors pro- damage has yet to be studied. cess with VDOT to develop alternative so- relying on food stamps, an increase of 21 moting the construction of an exit ramp and But the anger people feel over the pro- lutions to address the broad range of traf- percent. More than half of the children in highway directly through the Winkler Bo- posal to run a highway through the Winkler fic issues that will affect the region once our public schools qualify for federally sub- tanical Preserve in Alexandria to create di- Preserve does not stop there. The real out- the BRAC facility opens in 2011. The broad- sidized school lunches and many of our resi- rect access from I-395 to the BRAC site. This rage is over how the Preserve will be able est possible input is needed to develop the dents are without the basic necessities of option has been resoundingly rejected by to carry out its mission of providing free best plan. The Friends of Winkler invite you food, clothing, healthcare, or shelter. the citizens and the government of this city. environmental education to the students of to join with our community to develop al- This year, the Alexandria Community Im- Imagine how the citizens of Fairfax County the Alexandria City Public Schools if an exit ternative traffic solutions that will benefit pact Fund distributed $153,658 to 25 Alex- would react if the Alexandria City Council ramp and highway are built through the both the City of Alexandria and Fairfax andria-based non-profits to help close these were to advocate building a highway Preserve. To understand the value of the County, while also protecting the Winkler gaps. Contributions supported programs through Huntley Meadows or any of your Winkler Preserve to this community you Preserve. We strongly believe that such al- that provided services for: treasured parklands. need only read through the hundreds of ternatives exist and that we should work ❖ Taxi services and legal aid for seniors Your letter to Secretary Connaughton pro- letters from community leaders, parents, together to create a dialogue and traffic plan ❖ Computer training for job-seekers moting this option fails to mention that the teachers and schoolchildren that were sub- that VDOT can study. ❖ A day shelter program for the home- proposed highway construction, the BRAC mitted to the Alexandria City Council at its If you would like to learn more about the less facility, and the Winkler Botanical Preserve public hearing on Dec. 12, 2009. Winkler Botanical please visit us at ❖ Emergency services for families and re- are all located in the City of Alexandria, not The Winkler Botanical Preserve is a 44.5 www.friendsofwinkler.org. spite care for at-risk children and youth in Fairfax County. Your letter also fails to acre forested property that includes a Laura H. Plaze With the campaign past the half-way mention that the Alexandria City Council stream, two ponds and a large collection of Friends of Winkler mark, we ask Alexandrians and local busi- unanimously opposes the option you pro- plants and trees indigenous to the Potomac nesses to make a contribution to United mote because it would devastate the River valley. It is truly a gem within the pri- Support United Way Way’s Alexandria Community Impact Fund Winkler Preserve while failing to provide a marily urban landscape of this city. Since (CIF) and take advantage of your employer broad solution to the multiple traffic prob- 1999, the Preserve has worked with the Al- To the Editor: match. Gifts to the CIF are distributed by a lems the BRAC 133 will create. The City exandria City Public Schools (ACPS) to pro- On behalf of the Alexandria Regional committee of local government, business, Council adopted this position after hearing vide all elementary and middle school stu- Council of United Way National Capital and non-profit volunteers who identify com- from hundreds of citizens who are outraged dents withºhigh quality, curriculum-based Area, we wish to extend a heartfelt thank munity services gaps and ensure the fund- that the Virginia Department of Transpor- outdoor education. The Winkler Preserve you to the employees of the City of Alexan- ing goes to close those gaps. For more in- tation (VDOT) has pursued study of this provides these programs for over 12,000 dria and the Alexandria City Public Schools formation or to make a contribution to option. children annually at no cost to the City. Over for their leadership in supporting the United United Way’s Alexandria Community Im- According to the Connection article, Su- 50 percent of ACPS students qualify for free Way Campaign in Alexandria. Their contri- pact Fund (9001), go to: www. uwnca.org pervisor Jeff McKay believes that people are or reduced lunch andºmost of these chil- butions make it possible for us to have a or call the local United Way office at 703- concerned about the impact on the Winkler dren live in densely populated, urban ar- greater impact in the community to meet 549-4447. Preserve because it is an “environmentally eas. For many ACPS students, school trips the needs of our residents. Carla A. Fleming sensitive area.” It is true that construction to the Winkler Preserve throughout the year The needs in Alexandria are great. We Del. David Englin of a highway exit ramp through the Pre- are their only exposure to the natural world. have over 1,800 families living below the Alexandria Regional Council-UWNCA

16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The NRG Olympic Passport Challenge Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure 6 restaurants. 6 countries. Visit them all and let the games begin. ow that the Olympic Games have begun, Old Town Nis seized by a serious case of Olympic fever. To cel- ebrate the spirit and since we can’t be in Canada, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group has created a fun crawl around town. Here’s how it works: From now through the closing cer- emonies, each of these restaurants will adopt a country dur- ing the games and offer both food and drink inspired by that country. Patrons need only visit any one of the restaurants, ask for a passport, then dine around at the others gathering a stamp at each along the way. Collect all six, and patrons will receive a $50 gift certificate. From there, three medalists will be selected at random from all completed passports. The Gold Medalist will be awarded a $150 gift certificate, the Silver Medalist a $100 gift certifi- cate, and the Bronze Medalist a $75 gift certificate. All three medalists will be announced during the “closing ceremonies” in Del Ray. On Sunday, Feb. 28, an outdoor block Photo by Scott Suchman party featuring an Olympic oyster roast complete with heated (From left): Nicholas Rodriguez as tents will be held at the Evening Star Café from 1 to 6 p.m. Fabrizio and Margaret Anne Flo- Expect a day’s worth of good food, fine wine, craft beers, rence as Clara in the upcoming good friends and neighbors and plenty of fun. There’s no fee Arena Stage musical “The Light in to attend — oysters, red apron hot dogs, beer, wine, coffee the Piazza” March 5 - April 11, and much more will all be priced individually anywhere from 2010. $3 to $12. MARCH 5-APRIL 11 The Evening Star Cafe “The Light in the Piazza.” Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Team United States Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria Tickets range from $25 to $74. Tickets may be www.eveningstarcafe.net purchased online at ArenaStage.org, by phone at 202-488-3300. At Arena Stage in Crystal City, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. Featuring: Will’s All-American Waffle Burger, The Five B Vermilion Restaurant is representing Team Italy, at 1120 King Street, Alexandria. 2009 WAMMIE Awards on Sunday, Feb. 28 Stinger (Black Angus Beef Burger with Featuring: Poutine (ChurchKey’s Blue, Bacon and Buffalo Sauce on Handcut Fries topped with Cheddar The 24th Annual Wammies Award Show ❖ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Brian Simms Jalapeno and Cheddar Biscuit), Barnard Curds and Sausage Gravy, A selection is Sunday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at The State Chris Watling Griffin Merlot from Washington State, of Canadian draft beers from a trio of Theatre in Falls Church. Tickets are $35/ Danny Knicely Pale Ale from Philadelphia’s Yard’s great Quebecois brewers including Trou non-WAMA Member, $20/WAMA Mem- Frédérick Yonnet Nominations Jon Carroll Brewing Company. de Diable’s Imperatrice Stout. bers, and $15/nominees. Mike Woods To purchase tickets or for more infor- Yuliya Gorenman ChurchKey is the only establishment in Columbia Firehouse the USA offering this rare beer! mation on sponsor/patron tables go to: ❖ ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Solo/Duo/Group) www.wamadc.com, or call 703-368- Afro Bop Alliance Team Russia Billy Coulter Rustico 3300. Fools & Horses 109 South St. Asaph, Alexandria This year’s WAMA performers Include: Honky Tonk Confidential www.columbiafirehouse.com Team Germany Afro Bop Alliance, Bela Dona, Tabi Margot MacDonald Patty Reese 827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria Bonney, Martí Brom, Elikeh, Hotspur, Raheem DeVaughn Featuring: Shortrib Beef Stroganoff www.rusticorestaurant.com Patty Reese Band, Rosslyn Mountain Tabi Bonney Boys, and The Dede Wyland Band. Seth Wale with Housemade Egg Noodles, Moscow Kibel & the DC Time Machine will be the ❖ NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Solo/Duo/ Mule Cocktail (Vodka, Ginger Beer and Featuring: Pork Schnitzel with Wild pit band. Group) Lime), House Infused Pepper Vodka. Mushroom Spaetzle, Selection of Ger- Be’la Dona The pre-Wammie VIP Reception with Diamond District man beers including Ettaler Curator The Esther Haynes Group, sponsored by Hotspur Vermilion Doppelbock, Augustine Brau Lager and L’ Tanya Mari’ the Falls Church News-Press, will be held Monako Team Italy more. The Sweater Set at Argia’s, Falls Church. 1120 King Street, Alexandria An After-Event Party with Jr. Cline and Tallula / EatBar ❖ ALBUM OF THE YEAR www.vermilionrestaurant.com the Recliners will be held at Bangkok Ake Doni Doni - Take it Slow / Cheick Hamala Diabate Team Poland Blues, Falls Church, starting at 11:30 p.m. Americana Express / Ruthie & the Wranglers The Caribbean Jazz Project / Afro Bop Alliance Featuring: Four Cheese Ravioli with 2761 Washington Blvd. Arlington Awards will be given in the following Gold Rush / Crash Boom Bang categories: A Cappella, Big Band/ Swing, Keep the Light On / Dede Wyland Path Valley Farms’ Red & Orange Beets www.tallularestaurant.com Peace, Love and Coffee / The Alexandria Kleztet and Walnut Froth, Blood Orange Bluegrass, Blues / Traditional R & B, Putty and Paint / Tommy Lepson Cabaret / Musical Theater, Children’s Mu- Stong Medicine / Patty Reese Negroni (Gin Campari & Sweet Ver- Featuring: Housemade Potato Pierogi sic, Choral, Classical, Country, Walls / Margot MacDonald stuffed with Potatoes, Kielbasa and You Should Know Better By Now / Hotspur mouth), Fernando Canavase Rosso “La Electronica, Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Torazza” from Piedmont, Italy. Cheese, Polish Beers by Zywiec, The Traditional, Go Go, Gospel / Inspira- ❖ WAMA/SAW SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR Polish Hat Trick (A Pierogi, Zywiec La- Billy Coulter tional, Jazz, Latin, Rap / Hip Hop, Cheick Hamala Diabate ChurchKey ger and shot of Belvedere vodka. Reggae, Modern Rock, Pop Rock, Roots Joe Mach Team Canada Rock, Urban Contemporary, and World Karl Straub Lori Kelley Neighborhood Restaurant Group Music. Luke Brindley 1337 14th Street NW, Washington, For a full list of the nominees, go to: http:// Massama Dogo D.C. 2000 Mt. Vernon Avenue wamadc.com/wama/wammies/wnoms24.htm. Matt Hutchison www.birchandbarley.com Alexandria Patty Reese www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 17 Dining

BIOTECHNOLOGY One year program with rolling admission Fall 2010 deadline is June 1, 2010 Contact the Program Coordinator for details 202-687-1070 Winning the Entree Category was this Duck a la Cherry dish from Murphy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu Winning the Cherry Challenge

he George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee has announced the winners of And the winners are… T * Starters Category: BBQ Cherry Wings its second annual “Cherry Challenge.” The The Cherry Challenge took place during the week from Ramparts Tavern and Grill of Feb. 1-7, in 12 Alexandria restaurants, and fea- tured cherry-inspired dishes created by the restau- * Entree Category: Duck a la Cherry from Royal Restaurant rant chefs. Murphy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant (now smoke free) “Even though the snow forced us to cancel many of our other major events, this event was able to go * Drinks Category: Cherry-Mint Mojito on as scheduled, and provide a fun event for both from Tempo Restaurant “What’s for Dinner?!” the participating restaurants and their patrons,” said You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. Sharon Sobel, committee vice-chair. * Dessert Category: Black Forest Crepe In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Participating in this year’s contest were Brabo, from Fontaine Caffe and Creperie some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. Fontaine Caffe and Creperie, Indigo Landing, King Street Blues in Old Town, Layla’s Lebanese Restau- Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. rant, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, Rampart’s Tavern Monday - Kids Night and Grill, Seagar’s (Hilton Old Town), Shooter Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. McGee’s, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, Union Street Public House and Tempo. Tuesday - Greek Night Two of the restaurants are two-time winners. Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Murphy’s duck entrée also took best entrée last year, Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! and Tempo also won last year in the drinks category, Wednesday - All American Night for their dirty cherry martini. Ramparts and Fontaine are new entrants this year. Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham Each person who ordered the dish or menu item Thursday - Italian Night was supplied with a ballot so that they could judge Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari the menu item on taste, presentation and creativity. Scoring was done by rating both the number of bal- Friday - Fish Night lots submitted, and how each dish rated in the pal- Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce ates of the citizens who ordered the items. This Saturday -Steak and Chop Night helped even the playing field when some restaurants Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka didn’t get as much business during the Cherry Chal- lenge week as they expected, due to the snow. Sunday However, Tempo Restaurant had far and away Brunch served 7am - 2pm more ballots submitted than any of the other res- Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. taurants, with at least 20 ballots submitted per item. Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm They featured items in three of the categories avail- 730 North Saint Asaph Street able. Wendy Albert on her Cherry-Mint Mojito said: Alexandria, VA 22314 “I think that it will become a permanent cocktail in (703) 548-1616 Winning the Drinks Category was this our restaurant as the Dirty Cherry Martini from last Cherry-Mint Mojito from Tempo Restau- Ample Free Parking year did. People loved it!” rant. 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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FRIDAY AFTERNOONS Tea Dances. 1-3:15 p.m. Group class from 1-1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and Swing music. $11/person. At the Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth Street, 2nd Floor (off Duke Street), Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868.

THURSDAY/FEB. 18 Sunday, Feb.21, 2010 at 3 P.M. Heart Art. 6-9 p.m. Rescheduled. Free. Flowers and Candy, Printmaking Demonstration, Target Gallery SCHUMANN: Ov, Scherzo & Finale Reception from 6-8 p.m. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Visit FEB. 19, 20, 21 TEIE: Flute Concerto www.torpedofactory.org; 703-838- “The Canterville Ghost.” Showtimes are Feb. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4565. 21 at 3 p.m. Presented by the Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theater. At (WORLD PREMIERE) Heritage Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $8/students and seniors, $10/adults. Call 703-360-0686 or www.MVCCT.org. Alice Kogan Weinreb, flute FRIDAY/FEB. 19 Music for Brass. 8 p.m. Free. Presented SCHUBERT: Symphony #4 by the U.S. Air Force Band Chamber Players. At the George Washington SUNDAY, FEB. 21 through 36 months) and their caregivers. Cost is $7 for a group of Masonic National Memorial, 101 Separated? Divorced? Widowed? Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Call 202- three, which must include one adult, or 5:30-8 p.m. The Rebuilding Program purchase a 5-week pass for $30. Call 767-5658 or visit helps people who are separated, www.usafband.af.mil. 703-746-4242. Or visit divorced or widowed and want to www.gadsbystavern.org. move on with their lives. $45 FEB. 19-20 registration fee. Meets at St. Martin De Porres Center, Alexandria. Call Carie TUESDAY/FEB. 23 “Cinderella.” Friday, Feb. 19 and Schaffer at 703-519-1751. Introduction to Figure Drawing. 2-5 Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fund- 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. At Carl p.m. At the Del Ray Artisans gallery, Raiser. 4 p.m. At Pat Troy’s Ireland’s 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Next Concert: May 2, 2010 at 3 p.m. Sandburg Middle School. Call 703- Own to support Alexandria’s March 6 799-6204. $12/DRA members, $16/nonmembers. George Washington Masonic Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Will include Space is limited; register by Feb. 19 at Next Concert: Brandenburg Festival, Nov. 20 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. two pipe bands, a variety of https://secure.delrayartisans.org/ssl/ 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA SATURDAY, FEB. 20 entertainers, silent and loud auctions figuredraw.htm. Question? Katherine St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Washington and a raffle. Rand at 703-836-1468 or Hike to Find Wetland Waterfowl. 2- A Celebration of African-American 4 p.m. Walk the boardwalk to the [email protected]. Art. 3 p.m. With Youtha Hardman- What is Classical Education? 7 p.m. observation tower at Huntley Meadows Cromwell and Friends, Joe Burden and Park in search of green-winged teals, Join Alexandria’s Jr. K - 8th Classical Company, Alfred Street Baptist Church Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, pintails, swamp sparrows and winter Voices of Triumph, Trinity Chancel wrens. Cost is $6 per person. At for a program on Classical Education, Choir. At Trinity United Methodist featuring Dr. Gene Edward Veith Jr. Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Church, 2911 Cameron Mill Road, Lockheed Blvd., in Alexandria. Call Immanuel is located at 1801 Russell Old Town’s most authentic country Alexandria. Call 703-549-5500 x103. Road. Contact Peg Zensinger at 703-768-2525. Visit www.trinityalexandria.org. All A-Buzz About Bees. 5-6:30 p.m. [email protected] French restaurant since 1983 Eclipse Chamber Orchestra. 3 p.m. or 703-549-7323. Discover what you can do to attract David Teie’s Flute Concerto, featuring bees to your garden. Fee is $6 per soloist Alice Kogan Weinreb. WEDNESDAY/FEB. 24 person. Huntley Meadows Visitor Conducted by Music Director Sylvia The Rite of Calligraphy. 7 p.m. Center is located at 3701 Lockheed Alimena and also features Schumann’s Blvd., in Alexandria. Call 703-768- Lecture and demonstration with noted Overture, Scherzo and Finale and author and calligrapher Cecil H. 2525. Schubert’s Symphony #4 in C Minor, D Gift of Giving Benefit. 7:30 p.m. Uyehara, who has lectured, 47 “Tragic”. General admission is $25, demonstrated and exhibited his works Sponsored by the Alexandria Choral seniors $20, students $5. At the George Society. Tickets are $125/person or at premier art galleries around the Washington Masonic National United States. At the Torpedo Factory $1,000 per 8-person table. All net Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, proceeds from the 1st Annual Gift of Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria. Call 703-635-2770. Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565, Giving benefit will be donated to The Washington Metropolitan Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor www.torpedofactory.org. Philharmonic. 7:30 p.m. Free The Amazing Journey of the Red Center at Duke University in Durham, admissions, donations accepted. NC, and designated for children’s brain Knot. 7:30 p.m. Free. The speaker, (Rescheduled) Pre-concert lecture at Darin Schroeder of the American Bird cancer research. At Belle Haven 6:45 p.m. Ulysses S. James, Music Country Club, Alexandria. Email ACS Conservancy, will discuss the Director. At T.C. Williams High School, shorebird, the Red Knot, which President Donna Kamm at 3330 King Street, Alexandria. Winter Specials [email protected]. makes one of the longest migrations Marine Chamber Orchestra. 2 p.m. in the world. Presented by The Multicultural Showcase to At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Celebrate Black History Month. Friends of Dyke Marsh. At Huntley Hall, NVCC, 3001 North Beauregard Meadows Park Visitors’ Center, 3701 5-9 p.m. Free. Special guests and St., Alexandria. Call 703-845-6156 or Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse performers: Mayor William Euille, D.C. Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Call www.schlesingercenter.com. 703-768-2525. Step Team, Unique Praise Dance, Bulbs as Companion Plants. 1:30- gospel singers, rappers, and other 3pm. Whether starting a new garden Frog Legs • Beef Wellington artists. At the Charles Houston Rec or adding to an existing one, Brent THURSDAY/FEB. 25 Center, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria. Heath teaches you how to combine Tapas Tasting. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. You Life on Death Row. 7-9 p.m. Free. bulbs, perennials, annuals, ground Mr. Shujaa Graham will speak on his Coq au vin • Cassoulet may never serve cheese and crackers covers and flowering shrubs to create again! These delicious and varied little experience on death row for a crime just the feeling you want for four he did not commit. Terri Steinberg, dishes are a centuries-old tradition in seasons in your garden. $10. At Green Spain and gaining in popularity here. mother of a boy on death row in Springs Gardens. Call 703-642-5173 to Virginia, will also speak. At Epiphany Chef Specials • Venison $22. At Green Springs Gardens. Call register. 703-941-7987 to register. Lutheran Church, 5521 Old Mill Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Featuring the Rick Road, Alexandria. Call 703-768- Swordsmen’s Rendezvous. 11 a.m. to Whitehead Trio. $10 admission, Old Town 4:30 p.m. Re-enactment of 18th- 2380. musicians $5. At the Episcopal Church Oscar Night Gala. 7-10 p.m. First century swordplay and a display and of the Resurrection, 2280 N. discussion of 18th-century weapons. annual gala benefitting the Center for Beauregard St., Alexandria. Call 703- Alexandria’s Children, a public Swordsmen tours are scheduled every 768-5821. 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 half hour between 11 a.m. and 4:30 private partnership dedicated to the p.m., with each tour lasting one hour. elimination of child abuse in the City Smoke Free Restaurant Admission is $6/person. Call 703-746- MONDAY/FEB. 22 of Alexandria. At Belle Haven 4242. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road, www.lerefugealexandria.com Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Alexandria. Tickets are $125. Call 134 North Royal St., Alexandria. Visit Open playtime in Gadsby’s historic www.gadsbystavern.org. 703-746-6008. Visit ballroom. For toddlers (walkers www.centerforalexandriaschildren.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 19 News

George Would Be Proud ‘Status Quo’ Budget This “West Masonic From Page 1 budget by $1.5 million, reducing Temple” was built out commercial property. administrative costs and reduc- of snow at 9 West “The largest decline is in inves- ing the number of officers as- Masonic View Ave. by tor-grade properties,” said Smith- signed to community policing Stanley Turek and Page. programs, street crimes, vice and Harvie Goddin. The school system would get domestic-violence units. Four an additional $3.3 million, foster-care youth would be relo- which is a 2 percent increase cated if the City Council ap- over the current budget. That’s proves Hartmann’s recommenda- about $700,000 less than Super- tion to close a mentor home and intendent Morton Sherman’s sell the property. And the safety budget proposal, which he pre- net for the poor, sick and disad- Careful sented to School Board members vantaged could be cut by about last month. The Alexandria $600,000. Alexandria School Board is expected to “We are forecasting three and resident Jason make changes to Sherman’s bud- maybe four more years that will Wilde catches get before sending a final draft require difficult budget decisions,” largest eel in to City Hall, yet budget officials Hartmann wrote in the opening new record on say the bigger threat is from message to the proposed budget. Feb. 10. Richmond. “Through this period, out strate- “They are much more at risk gic objective is to have an operat- from state budget cuts than hag- ing budget and capital improve- gling over $700,000,” said Budget ment program that is structurally Director Bruce Johnson. balanced for the long term and to improve continuously our ability HARTMAN’S PROPOSAL to manage city resources effec- would cut the Police Department’s tively and efficiently.” Wintry Art Submitted by neighb Molly Adler and Reductions her dad, Reid, ❖ $19.2 million in spending cuts carved up this ❖ $1.5 million reduction to the Police Department original snow ❖ $600,000 reduction to the safety net for the poor, sick and disadvantaged ❖ sculpture last $500,000 reduction in money for affordable housing ❖ $65,000 reduction of planning consultant costs week. or Ann Principa Additions ❖ $4.1 million increase to the schools ❖ $22.4 million in new taxes and fees ❖ $385,823 for increased medical services staffing

to ❖ $318,300 for a new Department of Emergency Communications ❖ $174,000 for improvement to administrative services in the Fire Department

Murder Suspect’s Confession Offers Contradictory Stories From Page 1 Muskelly, and carrying the Taurus 0.45-calibur criminal history should be allowed “aggressive panhandler,” and that At first, Osorio said Muskelly he acknowl- semiautomatic handgun though into evidence. Prosecutors argued his rap sheet would help establish had demanded a bottle of vodka. edged the he did not have a concealed- that the convictions were a long that reputation — a key element Then he said Muskelly had at- changing na- weapon permit. According to time ago and that Osorio had no in a narrative involving a fright- tacked him with a knife. But de- ture of his ex- Cullen, Osorio had simply been on way of knowing about them any- ened teenager shooting a semiau- tectives said that they had not re- planation. But his way to a birthday party in way, so they could not have been tomatic handgun because he was covered a vodka bottle or a knife he told jurors Springfield when he was attacked relevant to the events of Sept. 3. fearing for his life. Judge Kemler from the crime scene. Then that Osorio was in the parking lot of the Fields of “Any mention should be pre- decided evidence in the case be- Osorio’s story changed again — Osorio acting out of a Alexandria apartment complex. cluded,” said Krista Boucher, chief fore ruling on the admissibility of with each variation being recorded sense of fear “It was self-defense,” main- deputy commonwealth’s attorney. Muskelly’s prior record. So that for posterity and shown to the jury and confusion that gripped him tained the defense attorney. “They are so removed in time as trial began without a ruling on this week. Prosecutors repeatedly after being attacked by Muskelly. The trial of Jose Osorio was to not be the slightest bit relevant.” that issue. used the evolving nature of That sense of fear and confusion originally docketed for January. But Cullen countered that At press time, the jury had yet Osorio’s story to undercut his cred- continued after Osorio was de- But then at the last minute, pros- Muskelly was known for being an to make a determination. ibility. tained and interrogated by Alex- ecutors added witnesses to the list “They are as inconsistent with andria police detectives, according of people expected to testify. So each other as they are with com- to the defense theory of the case. the trial was postponed until Mon- Correction mon sense,” said assistant “He was afraid for his life,” said day morning. Then snow-clogged “Rising Again” in the Jan. 21 by the Mary Custis Lee – 17th commonwealth’s attorney Laura Thomas Cullen, Osorio’s court-ap- roads delayed Osorio’s father from issue incorrectly stated that the Virginia Regiment, Chapter 7 Greene in her opening statement pointed defense attorney. “This showing up with courtroom attire. Confederate museum on Prince United Daughters of the Con- Tuesday morning. “He was just was a very scared young man.” Eventually he arrived with a white Street is owned by the United federacy. Additionally, a caption making it up as he went along.” Cullen explained to jurors that plastic bag carrying a crisp white Confederate Veterans, a group incorrectly identified Deborah Osorio carried a gun after being shirt and black dress slacks for his that has not owned the build- Mullins as the director when THE COURT-APPOINTED de- robbed several times in New Or- son. ing since 1924. Since that time she should have been identified fense attorney conceded that leans. While staying with relatives Then opposing counsel haggled it has been owned and operated as chapter president. Osorio had confessed to shooting in Falls Church, Osorio continued over how much of Muskelly’s

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AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES—BRETHREN To Advertise Your ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 MISSOURI SYNOD…703-549-0155 CHURCH…703-683-3348 Drop Cloth and GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN Faith Community, ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 OLD PRESBYTERIAN ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 call Karen at: 703-917-6468 Sanding Sponge 6229 Richmond Hwy Must be presented at time of purchase. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 21 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] T.C. Takes Advantage of Regular Season Make-Ups Both Titan teams beat Lake Braddock. By Jon Roetman selves of rust prior to the “Of course you’re going to be Gazette Packet postseason. rusty if you haven’t played in a “It’s been a lot of ups and downs month,” Hagen said, “so we were ainie Summa couldn’t because one day it’s this and the just hoping the rust didn’t go all make a shot. Jasmine next it’s changed,” T.C. Williams game.” RNorman couldn’t catch head coach Cavanaugh Hagen After Norman scored on a her breath. Luckily for said. “We’ve done a pretty good job putback to give T.C. Williams a 28- the T.C. Williams girls basketball adjusting to it. I was excited be- 23 third quarter lead, Cara team, Lake Braddock wasn’t in cause I knew that our girls needed Weidinger scored Lake Braddock’s much better form. and wanted two more games just, only points of the period to cut the In a battle of two teams show- if anything, as extra practice go- advantage to three. From there, ing rust from a nearly month-long ing into the tournament.” Norman and T.C. sophomore point inclement weather-induced layoff, Rust was evident early as T.C. guard Sofie Schedler helped spark T.C. Williams on Tuesday came out Williams, after taking a 4-0 lead, the Titans. Schedler knocked strong in the second half and down a 3-pointer to put T.C. pulled out a 47-40 win over ahead 31-25 and moments Lake Braddock at The Garden. “It’s been a lot of ups and later threw a pass from After trailing by one at half- halfcourt to Norman, who time, the Titans outscored the downs because one day was standing under the bas- Bruins 13-2 in the third quar- ket and laid the ball in. ter as part of an 18-2 run to it’s this and the next it’s Summa later scored a transi- open the second half. T.C. Wil- tion basket for her first points

Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette Packet liams led by as many as 15 in changed.” of the night, giving the Titans the fourth quarter. — T.C. Williams head girls basketball a 35-25 lead entering the “I just wanted to get back in coach Cavanaugh Hagen on making up fourth quarter. the gym so bad,” Norman said. two regular season games Sade’ Barber finished with “[I had an] itch to play.” seven points for the Titans While the win is a positive and Schedler had six. for T.C. Williams, just getting the went scoreless for the next 5 min- The Titans hosted South County chance to play again, especially in utes, 37 seconds. The Titans on Wednesday. Results were not a non-pressure situation, will ben- bricked shots and turned the ball available before the Gazette efit the Titans most. Snowstorms over as the Bruins scored 11 Packet’s deadline. in the Washington, D.C. metro straight points. area during recent months led to “It was so tiring,” Norman said. THE T.C. BOYS DEFEATED several game postponements. It “At first I couldn’t even breathe.” Lake Braddock upon their return was planned last week that post- Summa, one of the Titans’ top to the court, winning 54-29 on T.C. Williams guard Sade’ Barber, right, scored seven poned regular season games perimeter threats, couldn’t buy a Tuesday. Ryan Yates led the way points in a win over Lake Braddock on Tuesday. would be cancelled for Patriot Dis- bucket — inside or from the pe- with 19 points. trict teams, and the district tour- rimeter. She finished with four With the loss of ineligible play- games. The Titans traveled to take on nament would start when weather points. ers Billy Rowland and Darrius Por- He was pleased when things South County on Wednesday. Re- allowed teams to return to the “You’re surprised about how ter, head coach Julian King wanted changed. sults were not available before the court. But later it was decided Pa- winded you get early on,” Summa to take advantage of the limited “I was happy, relieved that they Gazette Packet’s deadline. triot teams would make up two said. “… At practice [Monday] I number of regular season games would give these kids a chance to The Patriot District tournament regular seasons games before the couldn’t miss a jump shot and to- remaining in order to gauge what play,” King said. “As long as time starts Friday, with the top four district tourney. day I got out there and I could his team needed to work on. He permits, and even if the district seeds hosting. Saturday’s semifi- This way, the Titans — and all never make a jump shot.” was disappointed last week when tournament is pushed back, [it’s nal round and Monday’s champi- other Patriot District teams — re- Lake Braddock led 23-22 at half- he was told Patriot teams would nice to] get a few games in before onship games will be played at T.C. ceived two chances to rid them- time. not make up any regular season the tournament.” Williams. Sports Briefs

fore the Gazette Packet’s deadline. The IAC Tournament One T.C. Swimmer, One starts Saturday. BI Girls Lost to O’Connell The Bishop Ireton girls basketball team lost to Bishop Diver Headed To States O’Connell 81-56 on Tuesday. The Cardinals host St. T.C. Williams sophomore Abby Cox qualified for states Episcopal Girls Mary’s Ryken at 7:30 p.m. Friday. in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 12.22 seconds and senior diver Aubrey Kuester quali- Snap Losing Streak fied with 337.10 during the Northern Region meet ear- The Episcopal girls basketball team defeated National T.C. Williams Crew New lier this month. Cox finished sixth and Kuester eighth in Cathedral 47-35 on Monday, snapping a 12-game losing their respective events. streak. The Maroon host Stone Ridge at 6 p.m. toady. Rower Registration New rower registration for all new T.C. Williams row- ers (including eighth- and ninth-graders) will be held Episcopal Boys Win a Pair Bishop Ireton Loses Three at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Dee Campbell Rowing Facility. The Episcopal boys basketball team defeated St. The Bishop Ireton boys basketball team lost to Good The Dee Campbell Rowing Facility (also known as the Stephen’s/St. Agnes 73-43 on Sunday and Bullis 63-45 Counsel 51-45 Saturday, Paul VI 68-61 on Sunday and T.C. boathouse) is located at 1 Madison Street, Alexan- on Tuesday to improve to 12-5. The Maroon faced St. Bishop O’Connell 53-43 on Tuesday. The Cardinals travel dria. Parents are asked to attend with their child in or to take on St. Mary’s Ryken at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Albans on Wednesday. Results were not available be- See Sports Breifs, Page 23

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Celebrating FORGET THE FAD DIETS. 5 Years in FORGET THE GIMMICKS. Alexandria Get results with a Fitness Together personal trainer. After putting on 20 pounds, the last thing I felt like doing was exercising. But my trainer helped me start slow and train steadily. Her faith in me kept me from getting discouraged. Most important, she helped me make my own wellness a priority. And once that happened, the pounds really started coming off. Now that I’ve reached my ideal weight, she wants to set some new goals. And I say, bring it on. Call today and schedule a free Fitness Evaluation 5Qs5Qs and Personal Training Session. Gift Certificates Available Five questions with T.C. Williams swimmer Abby Cox Get a Alexandria 300 N. Washington St. Q: What is your favorite food? ing not to get hurt. FREE Suite 106 A: I’m a big fan of pasta. personal 877-345-FTFT Q: What do you like to do when you’re not training session www.ftalexandria.com Q: Who is your favorite music artist? swimming? (an $85 Value) [email protected] A: I don’t know if I have a favorite. Anything that A: I like to hang out with my friends. I like to watch gets me pumped. … [I like] “Remember the Name” TV. by Fort Minor. Q: You’re 15. What is one of the first Q: Which snow activity you participated in places you will go when you get your was the most fun? driver’s license? A: I went sledding with my friends. … I just kept A: I’ll drive to swim practice. hearing my coach’s voice in the back of my head say- — Jon Roetman

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From Page 22 County. Umpires net pay starts at $25 per one- der to meet the coaches, tour the boathouse, hour game and are paid monthly. Experience is receive information about the program, and com- desired but ASA training is provided beginning plete new rower registration. Spring practice starts early February. Flexible scheduling is based on Monday. For more information check out the T.C. availability. Contact FAS at 703-815-9007 or email Williams Crew Website at www.tcwcrew.org. to: [email protected]. Umpires Needed NoVA Flash Softball Northern Virginia Baseball Umpires Association (NVBUA) is in need of officials for baseball and Looking for Players volleyball. Umpires are needed for colleges, men’s The NoVA Flash, a 14U fast-pitch girls softball leagues, high schools and youth recreational travel/tournament team, is looking to add a few leagues. Experience is helpful but not required. committed players from the Northern Virginia area Formal classroom and on-the-job training will be for the 2010 Spring-Summer season. Formed late provided. Classes will begin in mid-February. last summer, the Flash participated in four tourna- Umpires are needed for all communities in the ments during the Fall 2009, compiling a record of greater Washington D.C. Metro area. Support lo- 12 wins and 7 losses, with one second place tour- cal community’s sports leagues by signing up. Call nament finish. At least one additional pitcher is Ken Williams (703-400-3232) for more informa- needed to augment the current staff, as well as tion or go to umpires.org to fill out a “New Ump” defensive players with solid skills and strong bats. form. The Flash uses practice fields in the McLean area. Players, 13 or 14 years old as of Dec. 31, 2009, who are interested in learning more about the NoVA Umpires Needed for Flash or arranging a tryout during Saturday after- noon winter batting practices should contact coach Adult Slowpitch Softball Mike Wheat at [email protected], or by call- Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS), the largest softball ing 703-966-3805. organization in the area, is seeking umpires for our adult slowpitch softball leagues in Fairfax www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 23 Neighborhoods Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the proper- ty occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance First thing that got me wondering will be by special warranty deed. Conveyanc- Seminary Valley came when I read in a newspaper (not ing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, ex- amination of title, state stamps, and all other T.C.Williams sophomore (and ours) the other day that some folks in costs of conveyance are to be at the expense Latham Street resident) Abby Cox quali- Alexandria want to launch a “food cart” of vending initiative in Old Town this purchaser. State and local taxes, public charg- fied for the State swim meet in Virginia es, and special or regular assessments, if any, Beach by placing 6th at the Regional spring. Good gravy, Gertie! While this shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- seems to me to be a particularly sappy after shall be assumed by the purchaser. swim meet with a state qualifying time Alexandria Board of Architectural Review idea, we can’t simply ignore the prospect ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION of 2:12.22 in the 200 IM. She also Old & Historic Alexandria District The undersigned trustee unconditionally MARCH - 2010 dropped seven seconds in the 500 of food carts running amok among us. reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit re- ======The reason I say this is that the pro- LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING quirement; (ii) to approve or disapprove the ======Freestyle event and placed 8th. Abby ======creditworthiness of any bidder and/or was also part of the relay team of Joyvell posal is apparently being discussed ======purchaser; The items described below will be heard by the A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria Henry, Emily and Sofie Leidolf who under the auspices of the City’s Planning (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any Planning Commission and the City Council on and Zoning Department. And that’s re- Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- time prior to termination of the bidding; (iv) to the following dates. NOTICE: Some of the swam the 200 and 400 freestyle events DAY, MARCH 3, 2010 beginning at 7:30 PM in extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or items listed below may be placed on a consent at the Regional meet. ally the rub. If the idea of sending a Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or calendar. A consent item will be approved at bunch of food carts representing down- 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of the beginning of the meeting without discussion Several West End T.C. Williams stu- following applications: time for settlement hereunder. unless someone asks that it be taken off the dents were named to the District X town restaurants to sell their wares on consent calendar and considered separately. Symphonic and Jazz Bands, although our old and so-overcrowded streets CASE BAR2009-0035 Additional terms and conditions of sale The Planning Commission reserves the right to came from some groups like, say, the Request for approval of a waiver of HVAC may be announced at the time of sale. recess and continue the public hearing to a fu- their concerts were cancelled due to the screening requirement at 202 Duke St, zoned ture date. For further information call the De- heavy snows. They included: Ali Sue Chamber of Commerce or the Alexan- RM Residential. partment of Planning and Zoning on 838-4666. Patterson, Gabby Sparks, Maria Jones dria Convention and Visitors APPLICANT: Lynn Rogerson Lewis DAVID N. PRENSKY Association, we could understand it. Substitute Trustee ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION (both District Band and Jazz Band) and CASE BAR2010-0016 TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 Robert Reese. This didn’t. Request for approval of alterations at 811 Green FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: 7:30 PM, CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Also impeded by the weather was T.C. Look out, Old Town. The tourist- St, zoned RM Residential. David N. Prensky friendly bloodsuckers have a new idea APPLICANT: Kathleen A. Tabak Chasen & Chasen 301 KING STREET Williams students’ Patriot League per- 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA formance of senior Andrew Flack’s for snatching still another tourist dollar Information about the above item(s) may be ob- Washington, D.C. 20015 from our city’s historic heritage. So what tained from the Department of Planning and (202) 244-4000 ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL one-act play, “Ladying.” Andrew, a SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 else is new? But coming from the town’s Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, Brookville resident, was joined by West Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) 9:30 AM, CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS End thespians Zach Frank, Maria Planning and Zoning folks, who origi- 746-4666 nated the proposal, one must ask: What 301 KING STREET Simpkins, and Ben Ribler. The ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA production’s stage manager was Sam have they been smoking? TRUSTEE'S SALE As reported recently, Planning and SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0071 Jones. This was T.C.’s first appearance OF VALUABLE 107 STEWART STREET at the regional level since 1995; con- Zoning staff held a meeting with restau- SUBSTANDARD LOT CONSTRUCTION gratulations to all! The production is rant owners and others to gauge interest IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Public hearing and consideration of a request to and “entice” them to join a pilot pro- construct a single family home on a substan- now scheduled for Feb. 20 at Lake Improved by the premises known as dard lot; zoned R2-5/Single and Two-Family Braddock High School. gram. Presumably, the food carts would 3810 Burlingame Place, #C, Alexandria, Residential. Applicant: Daniel Quigley Virginia Holmes Run is one of our be confined to the Market Square area and would operate from 11 a.m. to 2 CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.06 #2010-0001 neighborhood’s biggest assets, and the In execution of a Deed of Trust from Mer- 600 NORTH HENRY STREET Holmes Run Park Committee works p.m. each weekday. vat A. Hatab, dated August 20, 2008, and re- Consideration of a request to acquire the prop- Am I alone in seeing Market Square corded August 26, 2008, in Deed Book 20083 at erty at 600 North Henry Street, pursuant to the hard to preserve that resource and also provisions of Section 9.06 of the City Charter; being made into something like a fast- page 1365 among the Land Records of Fairfax LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING our neighboring “open spaces.” Con- County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute zoned CRMU-M/Commercial Residential Mixed verse West, the Committee’s secretary, food hangout? Isn’t this really kind of trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Use Medium. tacky? Cluttering up the Square in front front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 - 7:30 PM reminds us that the Feb. 17 meeting re- County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, City Hall CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2009-0002 garding the BRAC relocation and the our historic and gorgeous City Hall just Virginia, on Alexandria, Virginia MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2009-0002 fate of the Winkler Preserve is still doesn’t make it. Forget the trash and smells. This isn’t what Old Town’s Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Information about these items may be obtained scheduled for 7 p.m. at the John Adams from the: Department of Planning and Zoning, DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT School. The group’s next meeting is set about. Or is it? the following property being the property con- 301 King Street, Room 2100, Alexandria, Virgin- #2009-0004 tained in said Deed of Trust, described as fol- ia 22314, telephone: (703) 746-4688 for March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Beatley Li- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN PEPSI MOMENT lows: ======brary; the featured speaker is the ======SUP #2009-0063 president of Northern Virginia Conser- I don’t mean to pile on in any discus- Residence 36-C, Phase I, Sequoyah, a Condi- BZA CASE #2010-0001 sion of what makes Old Town tick. This minium in accordance with the declaration re- 2909 RICHMOND LANE STREET NAME CASE #2009-0002 and #2009- vation. 0009 week, friends, I will make another ex- corded in Deed Book 3698 at page 414 as R-8, RESIDENTIAL A shout-out to all the neighbors who amended in Deed Book 3841 at page 327, Paul Brinkman and Lisa Jacobs, Trustees: Spe- 2210 EISENHOWER AVENUE helped each other with various difficul- ception. I mean to! I’ve written here on among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Vir- cial exception to construct a covered open many occasions about the venerable and ginia. porch 19.00 feet from the front property line fac- HOFFMAN BLOCKS 11 AND 12 ties over the last few weeks. It was ing Richmond Lane. If the special exception is Public hearing and consideration of a request heartening to see so many teenagers out important ice well under Gadsby’s Tav- Commonly known as 3810 Burlingame Place, granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be for A) an amendment to the CDD Concept Plan ern. It’s what it is — an important and #C, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. granting a special exception from section 12- for the Hoffman properties B) an amendment to the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan to in- and about, shovels in hand, learning a 102(A) of the zoning ordinance relating to physi- highly visible example of our living his- crease height limits on Blocks 11 and 12; C) a quick lesson about entrepreneurship, TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of cal enlargement of a noncomplying structure. tory. $18,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale development special use permit, with site plan and to see (for the first few days, any- and modifications, for a mixed-use residential price, whichever amount is less, in the form of BZA CASE #2010-0002 As many of you know, Gadsby’s has a and retail development, approval of a density way) neighbors shopping, shoveling and cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur- fund-raising campaign underway to 1510 ORCHARD STREET bonus for affordable housing in accordance with chaser at the time and place of sale; the bal- entertaining during what was certainly R-8, RESIDENTIAL Section 7-700 of the Zoning Ordinance, in- make the ice well — highly visible from ance of the purchase money being due and a challenging 10 days. I also want to William and Susanne Carnell, contract purchas- creased penthouse heights and to construct payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ers: Special exception to construct a 2 1/2 story thank Julie Goodale, Polk’s PTA presi- the corner of N. Royal and Cameron St. more than one penthouse; D) approval of an — more of a “tourist attraction,” a sort expressly being of the essence, with interest at rear addition 6.00 feet from the south side prop- amendment to the transportation management dent, who has really been on top of the the rate of 5.875 percent per annum from date erty line. If the special exception is granted, the of mini-museum. plan for Blocks 2-5, 9A & B, 11, 12, 24 and 25A; city and school notices about the storm. of sale to date of settlement. Provided, howev- Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a spe- and E) approval of two street names; zoned er, that if the holder of the secured promissory cial exception from section 12-102(A) of the To subscribe to Polk’s Yahoo group, Public dollars to do this just aren’t CDD-2/Coordinated Development District-2. there, nor should they be, in my opinion. note is the successful bidder at the sale, no zoning ordinance relating to physical enlarge- send an email to: cash deposit shall be required, and part of or ment of a noncomplying structure. Applicant: Hoffman Company, LLC represented [email protected]. You can Gadsby’s officials are pushing ahead in the entire indebtedness, including interest and by Joanna C. Frizzell, attorney a campaign to raise funds from other costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set BZA CASE #2010-0003 also go to the city’s Web site off against the purchase price. 626 S. LEE STREET sources to finance the updating of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0081 (www.enewsalexandriava.gov) to get RM, RESIDENTIAL 601 HOLLAND LANE up-to-the-minute notices about any ice well, a cost of about $460,000 by Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the Lee or Debra Parker, owners, by Warren Alm- CARLYLE-BLOCK O latest count. One such source being deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. quist, architect: Variance to raise the roof and breaking news, either on your computer construct dormers on an existing detached ga- tapped by the Gadsby’s folks is a grant Public hearing and consideration of a request to or mobile phone. Sale shall be made subject to all existing rage on the north and south side property lines convert designated retail space to residential, easements and restrictive covenants as the Neighbor Nancy Leary, an original program offered by the Pepsi-Cola Co. and front property line facing Pommander Walk. for approval of additional residential space, and Pepsi has something called the Pepsi same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is If the variance is granted, the Board of Zoning approval of a density bonus for affordable hous- owner, says that it was certainly a further subject to mechanic's and/or material- Appeals will be granting a variance from section ing in accordance with Section 7-700 of the record-breaker in her books. With any Refresh Project, a competition to win a man's liens of record and not of record. The 12-102(A)of the zoning ordinance relating to Zoning Ordinance; zoned CDD-1/Coordinated property will be sold subject to all conditions, physical enlargement of a noncomplying struc- luck, we won’t break the February 2010 $250,000 grant for restoration of Development District 1. Applicant: Post Carlyle projects like the ice well. covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of ture. II, LLC represented by M. Catharine Puskar, record any time soon. federal lienholders or encumbrances, and attorney Gadsby’s officials, dollar-challenged agreements of record affecting the same, if — Mia Jones for improving their wonderful museum, any. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HEARD BY PLAN- are said to be among the running for the NING COMMISSION ONLY, (AND BY CITY [email protected] In the event the undersigned trustee is OBITUARY COUNCIL ONLY UPON APPEAL.) coveted grant. unable to convey to the purchaser good title, Mary Ann Cornwell, on February 15, 2010 Great! Go for it! Get your Pepsi grant. then purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy in Alexandria, VA. She is survived by her hus- SUBDIVISION #2009-0009 shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the band of 56 years, Owen L. Cornwell, Jr.; chil- Then sit back, watch the clock, and see time of sale. dren Stephen L. Cornwell, M.D. (Luisa), Cheryl 608 WEST BRADDOCK ROAD Old Town how long it takes the Pepsi folks to come Bull, Tracey Carothers (John), and Jim Cornwell SUBDIVISION calling. Like maybe a giant Pepsi can The subject property and all improve- (Lesley); grandchildren Laura, Elizabeth, Mere- Public hearing and consideration of a request CIRCLE THE CARTS ments thereon will be sold in "as is" condition dith, Christian, Devyn, and Jamie. Friends may for a subdivision; zoned R-8/Single Family. It has to be connected to the blizzard added to the roof of the Tavern Mu- without warranty of any kind. Purchaser shall call at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Applicant: Donald Simpson, Sr. snows barraging us, ‘Towners. That’s the seum, for all to ponder. be responsible for any and all building and/or Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302 on Friday, zoning code violations whether of record or not February 26, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. where SUBDIVISION #2009-0006 only answer I can come up with for Gadsby’s Tavern is only one block of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforcea- funeral services will be held on Saturday, Febru- 212 & 214 SPRING STREET some of the really weird goings on in from Market Square. Maybe they ought ble homeowners' or condominium owners' asso- ary 27, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow SUBDIVISION our old port city lately. See if you agree to get together. Maybe they already ciation dues and assessments, if any. Purchas- at Ivy Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial Public hearing and consideration of a request er also shall be responsible for obtaining pos- contributions may be made to The Twig the, for a subdivision; zoned R2-5/Single and Two- and if you don’t, I’ll go back in my hole have. session of the property at his/her expense. Pur- Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital, Family Residential. Applicant: Brett and Susan for another five weeks. — Bob Feldkamp chaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall P.O. Box 16439, Alexandria, VA 22302. Thompson

24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Englin Bills • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. From Page 12 Medical Receptionist - P/T TRAVEL AGENT COMPANIONS & stored in boats and motorcycles, and to Arlington/MT Vernon. 2 + days/wk. We Full time position for agent with at least CNA’s NEEDED allow concealed handguns to be carried are looking for a team member who can 2 years experience, especially in booking Enable seniors to live independently in their own into emergency shelters. They also re- be flexible. Some front desk exp. pref’d. air and cruises. Must be detail oriented. homes with our non-medical companionship and home 40 years in business, located on the river care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, pealed the rule allowing localities to fin- Mature & reliable a must. Great office. live-ins, medical benefits offered. gerprint concealed handgun permit appli- Call 703-491-1191 ask for Nancy in Old Town Alexandria. Fax resume to 703-684-7060 Home Instead Senior Care. cants. I was proud to vote against each of Call Today: 703-750-6665 these measures, which only serve to so- lidify Virginia’s reputation as arms dealer F/T, DENTAL FRONT DESK CRUISE SALES CONSULTANT to the eastern seaboard. Burke, VA. Experience with collections Seasonal During debate on Monday, I spoke out preferred. Softdent and insurance Full time cruise travel consultant with Garden Center Positions against House Bill 1300, which would pre- knowledge a plus. Must be personable, solid experience selling cruise-tours (es- Bell Nursery, a nationally recognized vent the Air Pollution Control Board from reliable, detail-oriented and possess pecially Alaska) can earn large income grower/vendor of plants and nursery stock is denying cap-and-trade permits for sulfur good communication skills. Excellent (salary + comm) with benefits. No cold looking for hardworking, enthusiastic people dioxide and nitrogen oxide. Cap-and-trade benefits. Fax resume to 703-978-0423. calls - we provide quality leads for up- to merchandise our products at a Home Depot scale Holland America products. 40 garden center near you. Weekends are a must. can effectively reduce carbon emissions Supervisory and Merchandising positions are because carbon dissipates equally regard- years in business, located on the river in Old Town Alexandria. Fax resume to available. Please view job descriptions, less of where it is emitted. However, sul- 703-684-7060. locations and apply online at bellimpact.com fur dioxide and nitrogen oxide produce dangerous ground-level ozone smog in the area where they are emitted. Therefore, Learn a Trade at this bill would force the Air Pollution Con- Internships Available trol Board to allow dirty power plants to Mount Vernon 2010 Unusual opportunity to learn many meet their clean air obligations on paper Now hiring part-time/seasonal staff to work while threatening public health and safety as historic interpreters at George Washing- EXPANSION aspects of the newspaper business. in real life. While the bill passed the House, ton’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & Great Pay! Internships available in reporting, I am working with the Senate to amend it Blacksmith Shop. Help tell the story of photography, research, graphics. to protect Northern Virginia, which has the George Washington the entrepreneur. Prior FT/PT. Temp/Perm. Ideal for Opportunities for students, and for interpretive experience preferred. Please con- worst air quality in the state. students/others. Sales/Svc, Flex tact Steve Bashore, Manager Historic Trades adults considering change of career. After an arduous first half of the Gen- Schedules. Conditions apply. All ages 18+. Unpaid. Email internship@connec eral Assembly session, the following items 703-799-6805 or by tionnewspapers.com on my own legislative agenda moved for- e-mail [email protected] 703-359-7600 ward for consideration by the Senate: House Bill 267 makes technical changes to the Advanced Health Care Directives Registry legislation I championed in 2008 to facilitate the upcoming launch of regis- try at no cost to taxpayers or users; House Employers: Bill 270 requires the Department of LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Are your recruiting ads not Health’s emergency vaccination plans to Mount Vernon’s Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking a Lead working in other papers? ensure that all school-aged children have Maintenance Technician to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair equal access to vaccines, such as H1N1, of electrical, heating, air conditioning, domestic water and various other sys- Try a better way to fill your whether they attend private schools, char- tems. The position includes housing on the estate but relocation is not paid, employment openings ter schools, traditional public schools, or and supervises a staff of 4 technicians. North are home schooled; House Bill 273 will Potomac Essential Functions: Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of Rockville give the City of Alexandria the power to electrical systems, pumps, motors, valves, security and fire alarm equipment 5 improve retirement benefits for deputy and HVAC equipment and controls; Various maintenance tasks including Potomac Chevy Great Bethesda sheriffs, emergency medical technicians, Falls Chase electrical and HVAC diagnostics, installing piping & electrical wiring, digging Herndon and fire marshals by letting them retire Dulles Reston trenches, working with sewer tanks, drainage, and pumping equipment, Airport 1 McLean after 25 years of service, like other public Vienna assembling scaffolding/rigging, & setup and operation of audio/visual Oakton 6 safety personnel; House Bill 355 strength- Arlington equipment; Conducts all work/orders & compiles a daily record; Operates, Chantilly 4 Washington, ens transparency and accountability in the Centreville D.C. maintains & secures tools and equipment; Practices, maintains and enforces Fairfax budget process by requiring the Depart- North safety regulations and procedures; Performs preventive maintenance and Clifton Historic Burke ment of Taxation to make its annual re- Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 repairs to all electrical systems. Station port of corporate tax benefits and the as- 2 Special Requirements: Requires standing/walking for long periods of time, Laurel sociated revenue losses available online for Hill entering dark, dusty and close spaces, using solvents, lubricants, adhesives public scrutiny. Additionally, at my request, and other hazardous materials, and exposure to all weather conditions; the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Bev- • Target your best job candidates Weekend and holiday work and rotating 24 hour duty shift required; where they live. erage Control reversed its prohibition on Classified as essential and requires participation in all emergencies, ice and hotel manager’s receptions that include snow removal and special events. • Reach readers in addition complimentary wine and beer for guests to those who are currently and their visitors, thus accomplishing the Qualifications: 7+ yrs. experience in electrical, emergency power systems, looking for a job. energy management, general repairs and fire safety; good understanding of policy goal of my House Bill 354, so I with- • Proven readership. drew the bill. MEP and architectural drawings; Good written & verbal communication skills With crossover behind us, our focus will and proficiency w./MS office suite; Knowledge of life safety codes preferred; • Proven results. shift to the budget, and I hope to report valid driver’s license required; Employment contingent upon successful drug test and criminal/background check. progress on that front next week. In the meantime, sign up for my email list at Send application materials: www.davidenglin.org to stay apprised. As Via email- [email protected], or fax- 703.780.8320. Applications may be downloaded and printed from 703-917-6464 always, I welcome your ideas and your [email protected] feedback at 703-549-3203 or the website (under employment) at www.MountVernon.org [email protected]. Thank MOUNT VERNON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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