PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Alexandria, VA Alexandria Permit #482 Gazette Packet Attention Postmaster: Time-sensitive material. Address Service Requested To: 1604 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 25 Cents Vol. CCXXIV, No. 45 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper November 6, 2008 Senator from Old Town Mark Warner sweeps every precinct in the

city with a decisive victory over Jim Gilmore. Photo by By Michael Lee Pope listen. “Marian Van Landingham is going to Gazette Packet get more votes today than during any pre-

vious election.” Robbie Hammer light drizzle of rain began to drip Inside the building, Warner was casting through the clouds as United his ballot for an “elector” in support of AStates Senate hopeful Mark Barack Obama. That individual is none Warner arrived to cast his ballot other than Van Landingham, the longtime at his home precinct in Old Town Alexan- Alexandria representative in the House of

/Gazette Packet dria Tuesday morning. A throng of televi- Delegates. She will be representing Warner sion cameras and media types trailed the and all the other Democratic voters who candidate as he found his way into the doors were casting ballots inside the elementary of the school where Alexandria Mayor Bill school building. Although the State Board Euille once learned the alphabet. They of Elections currently plans to hold the Elec- waited patiently as the sidewalk in front of toral College session in the historic cham- the precinct became a tailgating party for ber of the House of Delegates — a museum- Senator-elect Mark Warner, Governor Tim Kaine and Senator Jim Webb the Alexandria Democratic Committee. like part in the core of a building designed watch early results while attending the Democrat watch party in McLean “I have a prediction,” announced Chair- by Thomas Jefferson — Kellom and Van on Tuesday night. Warner defeated former Virginia Governor Jim woman Susan Kellom to anyone who would See Warner, Page 39 Gilmore for the Senate seat. Signed, Sealed, Delivered because of what we’ve been through and Obama’s largest margin of victory, where he Alexandria Obama what we’ve seen,” said Dorothy Turner, a took more than 80 percent of the vote. Re- supporters celebrate 1946 graduate of segregated Parker Gray publican candidate John McCain had his High School. “At the same time, it’s remark- strongest showing at the Cameron Commu- victory after a rigor- able that all the young people have been so nity Center precinct, where he had 853 votes. interested in this campaign.” The Republican candidate’s largest margins ous ground effort. of support were at the City Hall precinct, BARACK OBAMA won every precinct in where he won 43 percent of the voters, and By Michael Lee Pope Alexandria, snagging the highest number of Lyles-Crouch Elementary School precinct, Gazette Packet voters at Cora Kelly Elementary School, where where McCain took 40 percent of the returns. the Democratic candidate added 2,343 votes “If McCain was a wine, he would be a 2005 he call and response of “yes we can” to his citywide tally. Cora Kelly was also See Obama, Page 42 Tbecame increasingly more exuber- ant as P.J. Palmer-Johnson raised her hands toward the ceiling Tuesday night. Her late husband had been an early sup- porter of Democratic presidential candidate Photos by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet Barack Obama, and since losing him dur- ing the campaign she had taken up the Dorothy Turner, who graduated mantle of volunteering for an Obama vic- from the segregated Parker Gray tory in Virginia. For months she has been High School in 1946, said she making telephone calls and knocking on the viewed Obama’s victory as a the doors of strangers. Now after cajoling and culmination of her generation’s praying and waiting and endlessly hoping, struggle for racial equality. the moment had finally arrived. Obama won with its colorful lights bounding around the Virginia and with it the White House. room as volunteers danced to Stevie “I was working for two people,” she said Wonder’s hit song “Signed, Sealed, Deliv- through tears of joy after hearing Obama’s ered.” Waiters and waitresses hugged victory speech, which was broadcast live Obama volunteers, making resolutions from Grant Park in Chicago. “My husband about how their lives would change under is up in heaven now saying ‘well done.’” an Obama administration. For many of Palmer-Johnson and a capacity crowd of those attracted to the campaign, the poten- well-worn campaign volunteers packed the tial for a breakthrough in race relations was District of Columbia resident Aki Roberge and Arlington resident Steve Carlyle Club Tuesday night to watch elec- a driving motivation that kept them work- Rogovin, who both volunteered for the Obama campaign in Alexandria, tion returns on CNN. The triumph of vic- ing feverishly over the last few weeks. dance in celebration after Obama was announced winner of the presi- tory was palpable in the Art Deco nightclub, “I think this means more to older people dential election Tuesday night. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election 2008 At the Polls

Moran Wins U.S. Rep. James P. Moran Republican challenger Mark Ellmore comes up short

/Gazette after a vigorous campaign. Photos by By Michael Lee Pope and David Schultz Gazette Packet Krafft Louise

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Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) has /Gazette The lines were steady and long at Blessed Sacrament A an ambitious agenda for the next session Church polling station on Tuesday morning. of Congress — one in which the Democratic Party will be increasing its margins of power in Washing- Sample Ballot “Our ballot is easier to read for ton. On the campaign trail this year, Moran set a older people,” responded Demo- series of ambitious goals for the coming session of Sampling cratic volunteer Anne Fogle, stand- Congress. As a senior member of the Appropriations ing a few feet away on the side- Committee, the congressman has set his sights on Voters on their way into polling walk outside the precinct. “It’s dis- securing federal funding for a long list of priorities: precincts on Tuesday found them- tinctive, and — well — it’s blue.” blast-mitigation technology research, new types of selves confronted by two rival cancer research, environmental restoration, light-rail sample ballots — one Republican connectors and a new boathouse along the Arling- and one Democratic. But that Heavy Turnout ton shore of the Potomac River. wasn’t where the differences Early morning voters were con- “People are fed up with the direction we’ve been ended. fronted with two-hour waits as city going in,” Moran said during his standard stump Democratic names were printed voters clogged precincts all over speech. “We need to change our direction.” on full-size blue paper while the Alexandria as Election Day began Although Republican challenger Mark Ellmore was Republican slate appeared on Mark Ellmore makes his concession at 6 a.m. Lines snaked down side- able to snag almost 90,000 votes, their efforts were quarter-size green paper — a dis- speech at the Westwood Country Club in walks and around buildings as not enough to threaten an incumbent congressman tinctive difference between the Vienna where Republicans gathered. voters sipped coffee and chatted in a heavily Democratic district. Only one out documents that prompted a good with neighbors. Many parent- of seven voters who walked into the polls Tues- deal of discussion all over Alexan- teacher associations organized day cast a ballot against Moran. Ellmore tried Candidate Votes Percentage dria on Election Day. While hand- U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) 200,775 68 percent bake sales, taking advantage of a to cast his campaign as a good-government ing G.O.P. sample ballots out to captive audience waiting to enter Republican: Mark Ellmore 89,114 30 percent movement, advocating transportation invest- Independent Green: Ron Fisher 794 0.26 percent voters at the Lyles-Crouch pre- their precincts. A light drizzle fell ments and opposing ear- cinct, Republican volunteer on the city as temperatures ranged marks. After the results were Shellyn McCaffrey accused Demo- from a low of 51 degrees to a high in, Ellmore said he hasn’t yet “Since say that his position on the Ap- crats of producing wasteful litera- of 59. decided about a potential fu- propriations Committee is one of ture, producing more trash than Yet the threat of long lines and ture run for office. He also hiring Frank Shafroth the keys to his success in Wash- needed by using an entire sheet of inclement weather did not keep praised Moran for running a ington, securing federal funds for paper for an election in which only as his chief of staff, voters from heading to the polls. good campaign in the issues local projects. Last year alone, three names were on the ballot. City officials reported more than before voters this year. Moran successfully added 44 dif- Glancing over at the full-size blue Moran’s office has 70,000 Alexandria voters partici- “Jim Moran didn’t do any- ferent items to the budget sheet being distributed by the ri- pating in Tuesday’s election — a thing out of line, and I didn’t through earmark spending — val party, Mcaffrey held her green become much more large number of voters in any cir- do anything out of line,” said everything from $282,000 for a sample ballot toward the sky and cumstances. But because voter lists Ellmore. “I ran a very high- focused on local issues foster-care program for at-risk examined its contour. were not “confirmed” this year by integrity campaign with zero children in Arlington to $2.4 mil- “Our sample ballot has a much matching registration information negativity. We just talked in the eighth lion for a “comprehensive na- smaller environmental footprint to mailing addresses this year, about the issues.” tional incident management sys than theirs,” said McCaffrey. “It’s congressional district.” also green.” See At the Polls, Page 37 See Moran, Page 41 MORAN’S SUPPORTERS — John Alex Golden www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 3 Halloween Around Town

Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette For the 14th year, Alexandria based company, Performtech held there annual meeting in costume on Halloween. This year with the staff now 60 strong, the meeting and luncheon was held in the Assembly Room at the Lyceum.

Wayne St. John as Dracula taps on the garden window for entry into the annual Halloween party at the Calvert’s home on Wolfe St.

A casket in the vestry at Commonwealth Baptist on Commonwealth Avenue held more than treats this year as the young trick-or-treaters find out.

Party host Skipp Calvert and Nathanial Chapman.

The Burke & Herbert Customer Service staff of Natalia Jeraskova, Howard Spratt, Jennifer Troxall, Isabelle Buzon and Samuel Ghiorgis are busy at work. Louise Priest lays a kiss on Tony Moore as ‘Sarah Palin.’ 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Council Notebook

sults Initia- during the current financial crunch is to gone above and beyond the call of duty to Cuts Still Negotiable tive,” the leave more than 100 job vacancies unfilled, reduce the number of calls for service to City budget officials can’t remember a fi- program has using attrition to thin the personnel ranks the school,” said Lisa Webster, a teacher at nancial crunch as daunting as the one now been praised and spread the workload among the re- the school. “Instead of acknowledging this confronting Alexandria. Not only does the in many maining workers. It’s a common strategy in positive effect, the city manager seeks to city face a $45 million shortfall next year, quarters as the business world, but applying it to gov- jeopardize the safe and secure environment budget officials have been forced to find increasing ernment comes with its own set of short- provided for our children to grow and learn about $10 million of potential cuts to the transparency comings. According to Mary Riley, chair of by removing the uniformed officer who current operation budget — a sign that at City Hall. the Alexandria Community Services Board, most vital to maintaining that stability.” times have become desperate as revenue But the cur- leaving vital positions unfilled could lead — Michael Lee Pope projections closely tied to the housing mar- rent eco- to unforeseen problems down the road. Crime Listings ket have dwindled. Late last month, City nomic crisis “Freezing vacancies means that we will Manager Jim Hartmann presented a series could cut increase wait times for services while we Incidents reported to the Alexandria Police Depart- of cuts to the current budget including ser- into that lessen our ability to provide those services Jim Hartmann ment between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3. vices for the homeless, victims of domestic transparency. in a safe and high quality manner,” said violence, DASH bus service and leaf collec- One of the potential cuts to current ser- Riley adding that the financial crisis will ROBBERY tion. During an emergency public hearing vices proposed by Hartmann last month was make the services of the Community Ser- 111 Yale Drive. On Oct. 31, at 10:55 p.m., a last week to consider potential cuts to the scaling back the very performance measures vices Board more crucial. “This year alone, 50 year-old male Fairfax County resident was current operating budget, Mayor Bill Euille that have been credited with saving money the cuts mean that up to 18 clients will be robbed of personal property at gunpoint. There wanted everyone to know that nothing is were no injuries. One suspect, a juvenile from for the city. One of the city manager’s pro- denied access to intensive substance-abuse Washington, D.C. was arrested after investigation.º final until City Council makes a final deter- posed cuts would leave a budget analyst residential treatment.” mination on Nov. 19. position open for the next 14 pay periods, BURGLARY “We’re in the early stages of this,” ex- which reduce the frequency of performance- plained Euille before more than 30 speak- The Hardest Cut 800 block of Manor Road. On Oct. 27 be- measure reporting, scale back research into tweenº 9:35 a.m. and 12:23 p.m. Some unknown ers addressed the elected officials on pro- how other jurisdictions craft performance If the speakers at last week’s public hear- person entered the residence and removed per- posed budget cuts. “At this point, there have measures and postpone the development of ing were any measure, the most controver- sonal property. The suspect is a young black male, been no decisions yet other than recommen- a central performance-measure database. sial cut to city services is the elimination of wearing a black and red coat. 2900 block of Mount Vernon Ave. Between dations coming from the city manager.” “This is pennywise and pound foolish,” the school-resource officer at Minnie Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. and Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. some said Tracy Rickett, chairman of the city’s Howard Ninth Grade Center. Several teach- unknown person forced entry into a side bathroom Cutting for Results budget-advisory committee. “Now is the ers, parents and community members came door, no property was taken. time when those budget tools are needed to City Hall on Thursday to formally op- 5800 block of Duke St. Between Oct. 24 at Since Hartmann became city manager in 3:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. some unknown the most.” pose the potential elimination of the uni- person entered the business by unknown means 2005, he has created a drastic new frame- formed Alexandria police officer at the and removed property. work for the budget document that puts a school, which has more than 700 students 3800 block of Mount Vernon Ave. Between price tag on every action of the city’s gov- Freezing Services and 75 licensed staff members. Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 9:13 a.m. some ernment. Known as the “Managing for Re- unknown person had entered through a rear door One way the city is trying to save money “The Minnie Howard SRO seems to have and removed property.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 5 Living Legend A Life Bearing Witness to the Holocaust Shulamit to preserve in her life the Because of Charlene family and friends whose lives had been forfeit. Schiff, Alexandria In the late 1980s, two events el- became the first evated Charlene’s profile and broad- ened her circle of influence. On the place to hold a civic national scene, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum opened commemoration and became the locus of deep devo- tion by Charlene and Ed. They vol- of the Days of unteered their time, and Charlene became a much-sought speaker, both Remembrance. at the museum and in venues around the world. On the local scene, Charlene inspired then-Mayor Jim Moran to institute the country’s first By Rabbi Jack Moline civic commemoration of the Days of Gazette Packet Remembrance of the Sho’ah (Holo- caust). This is the fifth of a series of 12 profiles that The Alexandria tradition has con- chronicle Alexandria’s Living Legends, people tinued uninterrupted for twenty who are today’s history makers. Living Leg- years. Charlene participates annually. ends of Alexandria is a joint project of the The Schiffs donated a custom-made Rotary Club of Alexandria and the Alexan- candelabrum with six lamps to be dria Gazette Packet. Conceived and directed used at the ceremony. by Nina Tisara, it is designed as an ongoing There is no way to convey in print project to identify and honor those individu- the power als whose vision and dedication make a tan- Charlene Schiff gible difference to the quality of life in Alex- holds over an au- “You have a andria. dience. She is es- For more information or to nominate a pecially effective mandate and Legend for next year’s program, visit with children www.tisaraphoto.com/legends. and teenagers. an obligation For many years to six million y any measure, Charlene Schiff she has spoken has lived a much quieter life in to a diverse martyrs.” Alexandria than at any time since B crowd at TC Wil- — Erwin Schiff she was a small child. She has liams High devoted most of the last thirty years to tell- School, inspiring ing the stories of earlier days. As a witness Photo by Nina Tisara in them awed silence and heartbreak- to history and an observer of humanity from Charlene Schiff ing questions. Charlene handles the a unique perspective, she has kept alive the through town. Charlene never saw her sors in Vietnam and held commands in that questions with love and tenderness, memories of her lost loved ones and the mother or her sister T’chiya again. She was war. Charlene spent long months – some- even when they take her into unfa- world that perished with them. an orphaned child of a privileged home. At times years – isolated from everything fa- miliar terrain. (One gay student asked Charlene grew up in the town of an age when most little girls are beginning miliar and separated from her beloved hus- her about the oppression of homo- Horochow, Poland in the region that in- to discover fashion and boys and movie band. Twice she received news that Ed had sexuals in Nazi Germany, and if that cluded the major city of Lvov. The thriving stars, Charlene was a refugee in a forest, been killed. Twice the reports were wrong. would lead her to advocate for gay Jewish community always considered itself subsisting on a diet of rainwater and dew, rights. She offered to think through Polish, even after the Soviet invasion of wild fruits and even insects. IN 1985, after twenty-nine years in the an answer and corresponded with the 1939 annexed the region to the Ukraine When the war ended, Charlene spent military, Ed retired and turned his focus to student afterward.) (where it remains today). Horochow three years in displaced persons camps. Her Charlene. Stephen had become a doctor and Charlene Schiff is the eloquent and boasted an impressive wooden synagogue father’s mother and five sisters had escaped married, and Charlene had time on her soft-spoken voice of memory, vigi- that stood at the center of a bustling Jew- to the United States, thanks to his foresight. hands. She had never slept well – the past lance and compassion in Alexandria. ish quarter. Charlene had committed her grandmother’s came to visit after dark. She would climb Her powerful words rest gently on the Charlene (whose original name is address to memory – she can still recite it out of bed early in the morning to record hearts of public figures and private Shulamit) was born into the respected today – and wrote to her asking to be re- them. Rabbi Sheldon Elster of Agudas citizens, young and old alike. With a household of Prof. Simcha Perlmutter, who united. Unfortunately, her grandmother had Achim in Alexandria invited her to share little luck, her story will be even bet- taught philosophy at the University of Lvov. died, and the only one of the five aunts who her stories with teenagers in the ter known within a couple of years; a Her mother, Fruma, was also trained as a could afford to take her in lived in Colum- synagogue’s Confirmation program. At first film producer is developing a movie teacher, but gave up her work to care for bus, Ohio. It took three years for the bu- she refused. But Ed insisted that it was time based on her extraordinary life story. her two daughters. The Perlmutter home reaucratic wheels to turn, and Charlene for her to come into her own and tell her Last summer, her beloved husband was a gathering place for learning and con- arrived in Ohio a bitter and angry teenager. stories. He told her, “You have a mandate succumbed to a combination of long- versation, and Charlene’s father was gen- Still, her aunt pushed her through high and an obligation to six million martyrs” of time illnesses and was laid to rest with erous in lending from his extensive personal school and persuaded Ohio State Univer- the Holocaust. the heroes of our country at Arling- library. sity to accept her as a student. There she Reluctantly, and after a lot of coaching ton National Cemetery. Though When the Germans invaded Poland in met a young man named Erwin Schiff, from Ed, Charlene shared the story of how frightfully lonely for him, Charlene 1941, in violation of treaties with the USSR, whom everyone called Ed. He saw the po- her world collapsed around her. The re- continues to travel so that she can tell life took a disastrous turn for the Jews. The tential in Charlene and “chased her until sponse from the students and Rabbi Elster her story to eager listeners. It is a increasingly hostile occupation turned she caught him.” was electrifying, and the hesitant speaker story she wishes was no one’s to tell. deadly. The synagogue was burned. Ed spent his career in the army and began to accept a few more invitations to But her generosity of spirit and her Charlene’s father was taken away, and one Charlene became an army wife. With their share more of the stories of her life in Eu- willingness to open her life to others night mother and daughters attempted to son Stephen, they lived in Europe and Asia. rope. She wrote poems expressing the lost has given her legendary status in Al- escape along the banks of the river that ran Ed was among the American military advi- world and the lost innocence of little exandria and beyond. 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Request For Air Pollution Control District Denied Kaine’s recent Air “What this vote does is say that the Air Pessoa and Britton saw the establishment sion of the General Assembly to in- Board has decided to substitute their judge- of the District and Committee as “the logi- creased the size of the Air Board by Board appointees side ment for that of the General Assembly. It cal final phase in the resolution of the long- three members. All would be his ap- does not weaken the agreement we forged term dispute between the City and Mirant” pointments. with power industry. with Mirant,” Pessoa said. over PRGS emissions. “By establishing a During the public hearing portion In a letter dated Oct. 20 to Chairman Local District and Local Committee, this last Thursday’s Air Board meeting all By Chuck Hagee Langford and Air Board members, signed Board will enhance the integrity and trans- three recent Kaine appointees ex- Gazette Packet by Pessoa and John Britton, outside coun- parency of a public process, the goal of pressed the feeling that this request sel to the City on the Mirant matter, they which is to ensure that emissions through- for a Local District and Committee hree new members of the State noted that City Council on Oct. 10, 2006 out the City do not adversely impact air was a further indication of the City’s Air Pollution Control Board, re “passed Resolution 2206 requesting that ... quality,” they stated. attitude of being “anti-industry” and Tcently appointed by Gov. Timo the ( State Air Board) establish a Local Air Until this meeting, the majority of the intent on closing the PRGS. They in- thy Kaine, joined with Air Board Pollution Control District and Local Air Pol- Board has tended to come down on the side dicted they would not support that Chair Richard Langford, last Thursday, in lution Control Committee.” That request has of the City in most elements of the dispute. position. The power industry also had denying Alexandria’s request for the estab- been reiterated at every Air Board meeting However, Chairman Langford has, many several spokespersons at the meeting lishment of a Local Air Pollution Control dealing with the Alexandria/Mirant contro- times, been the lone voice for Mirant. Gov- speaking to deny the request. District to monitor emissions from Mirant’s versy since. ernor Kaine has remained non- Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS). “The purpose of the Local Committee committal and silent throughout Failing by a four to three vote during a would be to observe compliance with the the on-going dispute even though “This vote has no impact on public hearing in Richmond, the defeated regulations of the Board, report instances elected officials of his own Demo- motion “had a sunset provision and did not of noncompliance...and assist the Virginia cratic party, both at the local and the recent agreement reached give the City any on site inspection author- Department of Environmental Quality state levels, have vehemently ity,” said Assistant City Attorney Christopher (DEQ) in its monitoring programs in the backed the City’s position. by the City with Mirant.” P. Spera in a memo to Alexandria Mayor Local District,” according to the Pessoa/ Kaine originally introduced leg- City Attorney Ignacio Pessoa William D. Euille and members of City Britton letter. islation calling for the elimination Council after the Air Board’s action. They also reminded Langford and Air of all three environmental boards to be re- The votes of Kaine’s recent appoin- “This vote has no impact on the recent Board members, “Northern Virginia elected placed by a composite Environmental Board tees, coupled with that of Langford, agreement reached by the City with Mirant officials and residents of Alexandria strongly without regulatory power. That power was enough to deny the Alexandria concerning the monitoring of air pollution support the establishment of the Local Dis- would be totally vested in the DEQ under request. Previously existing Air Board and the installation of air control equip- trict and Local Committee. The call for a Kaine’s plan. members, Bruce C. Buckheit, ment. The Mirant plant will continue to Local District and Local Committee has been After losing the struggle to eliminate the Hullihan W. Moore, and Vivian E. operate under that agreement,” said City an integral component of the overall review Boards and remove their regulatory pow- Thomson all voted in favor of the Al- Attorney Ignacio Pessoa. and permitting process for the PRGS.” ers, Kaine backed legislation in the last ses- exandria request.

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World War II veterans, Senators sive benefits package which, in complishments stand as testament John Smith, Stu Moll, The 110th Congress boasts sev- John Warner and Frank addition to needed updates and to the high priority this Congress Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: eral important achievements for Lautenberg, we used a deliberately enhancements for our disability has placed on our nation’s veter- Jean Card America’s veterans and service bipartisan approach that eventu- compensation system, extends ans. As we remember those who members, enacting landmark new ally resulted in 58 Senate co-spon- critical V.A. home loan programs have served in uniform this Veter- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Circulation Manager: programs in healthcare and edu- sors and 303 sponsors in the to help veterans afford and stay in ans’ Day, those of us who serve in Ann Oliver cation and providing unprec- House of Representatives. their own homes. 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[email protected] Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President Letters to the Editor 703-917-6404 [email protected] come, it is apparent that one and those whose tireless efforts have arranging transportation to and Happy Birthday Wesley DeBrosse all will have to redouble our ef- helped in the past and upon whose from the Virginia House of Burgess Controller Frank forts in an attempt to right the list- continued efforts we can only for his good friend George Wash- Debbie Funk ing ship that is our country, our hope to rely. I find it comforting ington to the care and oversight National Sales, 703-518-4631 [email protected] To the Editor state and our city. When I think of to know that for the past 200+ of the mules used to grade the As I write this I await with rapt John Lovaas the possible solutions to the years a person of such character Masonic Temple site. From his Special Assistant for Operations anticipation the results of both the myriad of challenges we will face has been quietly working behind chairmanship of the 250th Anni- presidential and congressional together in the coming months the scenes to ensure our city’s con- versary Finance Committee to A Connection Newspaper elections. Regardless of the out- and years, my thoughts turn to tinued success. He was there from See Letters, Page 33

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14 at 4 p.m. Tick- Annual show rethinks luxury to thwart ets for the cock- modern anxiety with retail therapy. tail party are $125 per person. A historic By Michael Lee Pope the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur townhouse on Gazette Packet in Paris. “Wake-up Call” sets the scene with lower King Street a dog named Snickers curled up at the foot will be the loca- uxury will survive the cur- of his master’s bed. “Constant Gardener” tion for a wine rent downturn in the mar- celebrates the great outdoors, and tasting starring Lket; in fact, it’s expected to “Oktoberfest” conjures up ghosts real and wine expert Mari thrive at the Historic Alex- imagined in true Halloween spirit. Stull — better andria Foundation’s annual antique “It’s all about little luxury, and we even known as the fa- blowout later this month. Reflecting used little lettering on the invitations,” said mous “Vino on the current world financial crisis, Sterling. “Sometimes it’s the small things Vixon” — and a organizers of the antique show settled that can make you very happy.” silent auction on a theme that would speak to the featuring a print unsettled markets and uncertain IN HER INTRODUCTORY essay to the by noted artist times: catalogue, Laura Dowling cites a poem by Christopher “Life’s Charles Baudelaire as making a compelling James Ward. “Sometimes it’s Little case for life’s simple luxuries in the refrain Luxu- luxe, calme, et volupte – luxury, the small things ries.” tranquility and The pleasure. that can make you show is Titled being “L’Invitation very happy.” billed au Voyage,” — Mary Sterling, executive as com- in poem director of the Historic fort Baudelaire food for invites his be- Alexandria Foundation the loved to es- soul, cape with him using into an imag- A crackling fire and a good book the retail therapy to thwart economic ined place of make this library a great place to be. worries. For three days in mid-No- beauty and or- On left, pumpkins mean harvest, vember, the Holiday Inn on First der where all de- good food and the spookiness of Street will host more than 40 dealers sires are met, the Halloween. offering fine examples of antique fur- air is calm and who teaches at L’Ecole des Fleurs in Paris. niture, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, perfumed, the lan- “It’s about looking for those moments in the silver, clocks, prints, paintings, jew- guage is soft and day when you can take time off and detach elry, folk art and nautical items. sweet. In this se- yourself from your cell phone or your Black- “We recognize what a hard year this ductive world of berry.” is,” said Mary Sterling, executive di- Baudelaire’s imagi- rector of the Historic Alexandria nation, life’s greatest Tickets “Life’s Little Luxuries is Foundation. “So instead of being ex- pleasures are intan- to the wine tasting are travagant, we wanted to focus on gible and universal $75 per person. Interior designer about celebrating things little things in life that make you delights. Wayne Zeigler will speak about “New Ways happy: enjoying a a good wine with “Even Baudelaire would concede to Design with Antiques” on Nov. 15 at 9:30 that are accessible.” friends, a breakfast room that makes that writing with a vintage Mont Blanc pen, a.m. Tickets to the lecture are $10 per per- — Laura Dowling, owner of Intérieurs you smile, a small garden with beau- sipping tea from an antique Limoges cup, son. et Fleurs tiful flowers, a warm bed where your or reading an old leather-bound volume of “Life’s Little Luxuries is about celebrat- Photos contributed by Historic dog is curled up at your feet.” Maupassant, provide subtle, long-lasting ing things that are accessible,” said Dowling, Alexandria Foundation The catalogue for the show creates pleasures that add richness and depth to these moods in several still-life mon- our lives,” wrote Dowling, owner of tages that display items that will be Intérieurs et Fleurs. for sale during the show. Each sets a This year’s show has been expanded and scene and tells its own story. One will include a wine tasting and a celebrity called “La chef cocktail grande party. The event bouffe” fea- Life’s Little Luxuries will kick off Nov. tures a table Historic Alexandria Foundation’s annual antique 13 for a preview with an opu- show will be at the Holdiay Inn on First Street from party at 6:30 lent silvers Nov. 14 to Nov. 16. Admission is $15 per person. p.m. Tickets for service and The preview party will be at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, the preview allowing a first glimpse thousands of items from vivid bou- more than 40 dealers. Tickets to the preview party party are $150 quets to to are $150 per person. “Vino Vixen” Mari Stull will per person. welcome a host a Friday night wine-tasting in a historic Farrah Olivia townhouse on lower King Street that will include Chef Morou distinguished a silent auction featuring artwork by Christopher French friend Ward. Tickets to the wine tasting are $75 per per- Ouattara will who has just son. A Saturday night cocktail party in Belle Haven lead a cocktail with Farrah Olivia Chef Morou Ouattara Tickets to been in- party in Belle Snickers is curled up on an inviting the cocktail party are $125 per person. For more Haven on Nov. ducted into information, call 703-549-5811. bed. Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 13 Calendar

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On Mondays, through Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Green Spring Gardens located at 4603 Green Spring Road, will be having Yoga for Gardeners for adults. The Jazz artist Rick DellaRatta will perform a benefit concert program will offer a series of classes featuring the Vinyasa method to on Nov. 8 at Minnie Howard Middle School at 6 p.m. increase your flexibility, strength, 17). Special discount rates of $15 for and endurance for gardening. $ 66/ Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. The adults and $12 for seniors are six-class sessions. For more United States Air Force Band available when you buy before information and to register call 703- Chamber Players will perform Music December 1. For information, tickets, 642-5173. for French Horn featuring TSgt Brett and group sales information, please Miller. Free. Call 202-767-5658 or contact Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the visit www.usafband.af.mil for 703.838.4242. Tickets for this event Waterfront and see history- information. can also be purchased online at inspired performances near the Fashion Show. 11 a.m. at the www.historicalexandria.org. Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and Alexandria Hilton Mark Center, 5000 greet” of early Alexandria residents Seminary Road. Join the Board of Historic Mount Vernon welcomes all and travelers near the Waterfront Lady Managers of INOVA Alexandria Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp and lower King Street. Free. Visit Hospital for their Fall Fashion Show. Fire Club members (in uniform or www.historicalexandria.org for more. Contact Lynda West at 703.836.8853 wearing an official pin) to free for tickets or to donate to the silent admission during its Scouting Days On Monday Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green auction. program beginning Nov. 1 through Spring Gardens will be having Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, Feb. 15, 2009. For more information, Family Story Time for children of 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Dar visit www.MountVernon.org. all ages where there will be stories Williams with Lucy Wainwright and activities. Free. For more Roche. Visit www.birchmere.com for Valerie Cahill, high school special information visit information and tickets. education teacher in Orange, Calif., www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gspg Trunk and Fashion Show. Talk is requesting mementos of Virginia fashion at Dash’s of Old Town, 1114 for her 3rd period English class Children enter a world of fantasy and King St. Free. Visit students, who are studying the state. fables when costumed interpreters www.dashsofoldtown.com or 703- Please send any contributions to: weave three tales together during 299-4015. Valerie Cahill, El Modena High Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA “Once Upon a Time at Mount Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. 92869. Vernon”, held every Saturday and Children up to age 2 can enjoy songs Sunday at 2:00 p.m. through and stories. Free. Visit Women can learn how to sing with November at the Hands-On History www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- lessons in a group from 7-8 p.m. on room in the Donald W. Reynolds 4092. Nov. 19, Nov. 24, Dec. 3 and Education Center, 3200 Mount Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Dec. 10. Free. Held at The Vernon Memorial Highway. The Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Hermitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave., storytelling program is recommended Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Alexandria. 703-764-3896 to RSVP. for children ages three to eight. and join in for stories. Free. 703-971- Parental supervision is required. 0010. “Once Upon at Time at Mount THURSDAY/NOV. 6 Vernon” is included in regular Estate Dance Lessons. 7:30-9 p.m. at SATURDAY/NOV. 8 admission: adults, $13.00; youth Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under Holiday Bazaar and Café. 9 a.m.-3 Royal St. Learn the dances of Jane 5 are admitted free. p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Austen, George Washington, and Church, 1301 Collingwood Road. Abigail Adams in Gadsby’s Tavern Historic Mount Vernon has Browse jewelry, White Elephant Museum’s historic ballroom. The cost commemorative whiskey sets items, crafts, food and more. Free. for lessons is $30 for the series or available for sale. The set includes a 703-360-0197. $12 per class. Visit shot glass and a 50 mL bottle of Walking Tour. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., www.gadsbystavern.org or call whiskey consisting of 11 different Fort Ward, 4301 W. Braddock Road, 703.838.4242 for tickets. whiskey brands blended and aged at will offer free tours. Learn about the Book and Gift Sale. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mount Vernon in 2005. The gift sets fort, including troops and defenses. Inova Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. are $25 and are available for Visit www.fortward.org or 703-838- Proceeds are to benefit INOVA Mount purchase in person with a valid ID at 4848. Vernon Hospital, its patients, and the the Shops at Mount Vernon or George Film Screening. 7 p.m. at Beth El community. Call 703-664-7260. Washington’s Distillery. Visit Hebrew Congregation Social Hall, Veteran’s Day Celebration. Noon at www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- 3830 Seminary Road. See “The the Fort Belvoir Community Club, 2000. Band’s Visit,” in Hebrew and English 9300 Woodbury Rd. This patriotic with subtitles. $5/person, $10/ program honors veterans from all Four of Old Town Alexandria’s historic family. Refreshments will be served. services and outstanding soldiers sites will welcome guests on Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, from Fort Belvoir. Cost for active Saturday, December 13, for the 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Dar and retired military personnel is $15; festive Historic Alexandria Williams with Lucy Wainwright all others $25. To make a Candlelight Tour. The area’s premier Roche. Visit www.birchmere.com for reservation contact 703-360-6925 or traditional holiday event features information and tickets. [email protected]. period music, seasonal decorations, Art Reception. 6 – 9 p.m. See Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at at and special costumed tours. This metalsmith jewelry artist Terri James M. Duncan, JR. Branch year’s tour includes Carlyle House Logan’s trunk show at Arts Afire Library, Historic Park (121 North Fairfax Glass Gallery, 1117 King St. 2501 Commonwealth Ave. For ages 12- Street), Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Soldier-Led Walking Tour. 10 a.m. 24 months with an adult. (134 North Royal Street), Lee- or 2 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum and Fendall House (614 Oronoco Street), Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Enjoy learning about the fort, and Old Presbyterian Meeting House FRIDAY/NOV. 7 (321 South Fairfax Street). Ticket history and how the soldiers lived. Concert. 8 p.m. at the George prices are $20 for adults, $15 for Washington Masonic National seniors, and $5 for children (ages 6- See Calendar, Page 15

14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE From Page 14 COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT For more information, 703-838-4848 or visit www.fortward.org. Dance Recital. 7 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The Choreographers Collaboration Project presents its Fall Modern Dance Concert. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 12-17, under 12 free. Call 703-683-2070 or visit www.ccpdance.org. Art Talk. 3 -5:30 p.m. at 807 N Royal St. Guest speaker Connie Cheung, Old Town’s most authentic country Assistant Curator at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will speak. French restaurant since 1983 Admission is $10. Proceeds to benefit the Burgundy Farm Country Day School Scholarship Fund. Band Concert. 8 p.m. at the at the Fall Specials Rachel M. Schlesinger Center , 3001 North Beauregard St. the Virginia Grand Military Band will perform. Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 17 and under. For details call (703)281-3331 or visit Frog Legs • Beef Wellington www.vgmb.com. Art Reception. 4-9 p.m. for Coq au vin • Venison “Pickanninies, gollywoggs, mammies, & coons,” an exploration of Dar Williams will have two shows at the Birchmere on controversial Black memorabilia, at Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. She is • Chef Specials the Blueberry Art Gallery, 3112A Mt. performing with Lucy Wainwright Roche. Vernon Ave. • Cassoulet Fall Festival and Silent Auction. 7- 9 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, www.dashsofoldtown.com or 703- Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen 3601 Russell Road. Local Goods and 299-4015. St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free. Services, dining and vacation Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri Old Town Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./ certificates and more WEDNESDAY/NOV. 12 Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703- 703-798-8686. Free. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Bob 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free. Schneider with Amie Miriello. Visit www.birchmere.com for information Trunk and Fashion Show. Talk MONDAY/NOV.10 Smoke Free Restaurant fashion at Dash’s of Old Town, 1114 and tickets. King St. Free. Visit Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, Speakers Breakfast. 8:00 a.m. at The www.lerefugealexandria.com www.dashsofoldtown.com or 703- 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Shawn Campagna Center, 418 S. 299-4015. Colvin with Katie Herzig. Visit Washington St. The Business Benefit Concert. 6 p.m. at Minnie www.birchmere.com for information Leadership Council Distinguished Howard Middle School, 3801 W. and tickets. Speaker Series presents “Travel, Braddock Road. Listen to Jazz artist Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Charles Tourism, and History & Arts.” Free. Rick DellaRatta. $35/person. Visit Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Call (703) 549-0111 x113 or email Join The www.jazzforpeace.org or 703-823- St. Free. [email protected] for 3600. Let’s Make a Gift. 3:30 p.m. at John reservations. Book Release Party. 10 a.m. at Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Book Talk. 7-8 p.m. at Kate Waller Hooray for Books, 1555 King St. See Drive. Children ages 6-12 can make Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen performances, hear music and more crafts. Free. 703-971-0010. St. Discuss the novel “Gatekeeper” by to celebrate second edition of “DC Leaf Jumpers. 10:30 a.m. at local author John Sullivan. Please 734 North Saint Asaph Street Baby.” Free. Visit Kingstowne Library, 6500 call 703-838-4555, to register or for Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.hooray4books.com. Landsdowne Centre. Children ages more info. Karen Katz Story Time. 11 a.m. at 24-35 months can hear stories and Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Ellen Hooray for Books, 1555 King St. activities about fall. Free. 703-339- Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 (703) 548-1616 Children up to age 6 can listen to 4610. Seminary Road. For ages 3 to 6 with FOR stories such as “Daddy Hugs.” Free. Books & Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at an adult. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703- Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller BREAKFAST & THANKSGIVING DINNER 548-4092. Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Pilgrim Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard. St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free. Open 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Free. 703-765-3645. Dine & Donate. 5-10 p.m. at Indigo Landsdowne Centre. All ages. Free. Landing Restaurant. Proceeds benefit BREAKFAST BUFFET Alexandria Community Trust. For 703-339-4610. TUESDAY/NOV. 11 Fairfax County Stories. 3 p.m. at reservations, 703-548-0001. 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Barbershop Chorus Concert. 11 N is for November. 10:30 a.m. at Omelette Station • Eggs • Bacon • Virginia Ham Sherwood Hall Lane. Hear stories a.m. at Mount Vernon estate, 3200 Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood from the Jamestown 400 legacy Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Hall Lane. Children ages 3-5 can Sausage Links • Belgian Waffles • Hot Cakes • Home book. Free. 703-765-3645. Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a enjoy alphabet fun and stories for Fires • Grits • Sausage Gravy Over Biscuits • Rolls • Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri concert by the all-veteran barbershop November. Free. 703-765-3645. Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./ chorus The Harmony Heritage Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 Muffins • Fresh Fruits Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 Singers. Free. A wreathlaying at a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Adults: $11.25 - Children 12 & Under: $4.25 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, George Washington’s tomb will Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “My 703-798-8686. Free. follow at 2 p.m. Included with Mount Heart is on the Ground” by Ann THANKSGIVING BUFFET DINNER Vernon admission: $13 for adults, $6 Rinaldi. Children ages 9-12. Free. for children ages 6-11, and free for 703-765-3645. 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY/NOV. 9 children under 6. Veteran’s Day Program. 11 a.m.-2 Carved Hot!! Roast Turkey with Sage Dressing & Art Reception. 1 – 4 p.m. See THURSDAY/NOV. 13 metalsmith jewelry artist Terri p.m. at the Alexandria Black History Giblet Gravy • Roast Beef au jus • Baked Virginia Ham Logan’s trunk show at Arts Afire Museum, 902 Wythe St. This year’s Art Opening. 6-8 p.m. at the Torpedo Glass Gallery, 1117 King St. honored guest and featured speaker Factory Art Center Target Gallery, with Raisin Sauce • Baked Yams • Oven Browned Concert. 7 p.m. at Church of the will be Will Gunn will discuss 105 N. Union St. For “Finding Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Fresh Equilibrium,” featuring sculptor Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard “Making a Difference While Making Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce • Rolls & Butter • St., Focus Inn Alexandria presents History: Looking Back and Charting a Travis Graves’ work. Free. Visit Dave Rowe Trio, with Doug Brouder. Path for the Future.’ Call www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/ Apple Pie • Pumpkin Pie • Hot Mince Pie & More!!! targetnews.php or call 703/838-4565 $15 general, $12 members or in 703.838.4356 for reservations or Adults: $17.95 - Children 12 & Under: $7.95 advance. Contact more information. for information. [email protected], 703-501-6061, Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Dance Lessons. 7:30-9 p.m. at AMPLE FREE or visit www.focusmusic.org. Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an Royal St. Learn the dances of Jane PARKING 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alejandro adult. Free. Austen, George Washington, and Escovedo with Amy Cook. Visit Stories and Songs. 11 a.m. at James Abigail Adams in Gadsby’s Tavern COCKTAIL www.birchmere.com for information M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Museum’s historic ballroom. The cost AND WINE and tickets. Commonwealth Ave. For ages 0-4 for lessons is $30 for the series or Trunk and Fashion Show. Talk with adult. Sign up half hour prior. $12 per class. Visit AVAILABLE fashion at Dash’s of Old Town, 1114 Free. All Beverages Extra - Taxes & Gratuity Not Included - Completed Bar King St. Free. Visit Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller See Calendar, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 15 Calendar

Everything You Need...in one From Page 15 0010. Fall Fun. 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, www.gadsbystavern.org or call 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children 703.838.4242 for tickets. ages 3-5 can hear stories and Convenient Place. Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, activities about fall. Free. 703-339- 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Inti- 4610. Illimani. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets. FRIDAY/NOV. 14 BRADLEE SHOE REPAIR...... 703-931-9210 Antiques Preview Party. 6:30 p.m. at CAPITAL BAGEL BAKERY...... 703-379-6462 Commonwealth Center, 625 First St. Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the CHEVY CHASE BANK...... 703-998-6502 Get a glimpse of Historic Alexandria Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 CHICKEN OUT...... 703-998-8802 Foundation’s Life Little Luxuries First St., Alexandria. The Historic antiques show. Proceeds benefit the Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates DRESS BARN...... 703-379-4462 Foundation. $150. Call 703-549-5811 its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers FOOT SOLUTIONS...... 703-931-3668 for tickets and information. offering more than 5,000 examples of FOXY NAILS...... 703-824-9292 Latin American Book Discussion. antiques and fine arts. Admission is GNC...... 703-578-4122 7-8:30 at Charles Beatly Jr. Central $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703- IANT G ...... 703-845-0851 Library, 5005 Duke St. For the 549-5811 for information. GOLDEN DRAGON...... 703-575-8079 stories, contact Mark, 703-519-3498 Happy Hour. 5:30 p.m. at the Belle HAIR CUTTERY...... 703-998-9387 or Beatley’s Reference desk. Free. Haven Country Club Living HARDWOOD ARTISANS...... 703-379-7299 Story Time. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Room, 6023 Fort Hunt Rd. Enjoy KING STREET BACK & NECK...... 703-578-1900 Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with the KYOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT...... 703-379-8060 5005 Duke St. Ages 3 to 5 – children Friends of the Campagna Center. $35 MIXERS’S ICE CREAM...... 703-671-4799 only. Free. per person, $50 per couple. MCDONALD’S...... 703-379-0441 Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at at Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. at the National Art & Framing...... 703-998-5888 James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. PALM BEACH TAN...... 1-800-725-6826 Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Kate Clinton in “Hilarity Clinton ‘08”. Potomac Paint & Design Center.....703-379-5800 For ages 12-24 months with an adult. Visit www.birchmere.com for PRO FEED ...... 703-820-3888 Music Performance. The Bowmans information and tickets. RITE AID...... 703-931-7095 will perform with the Harley String Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, ROBCYNS...... 703-379-7800 Band at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince 201 South Washington St. The ALEXANDRIA Pastry Shop & Cafe...... 703-578-4144 STARBUCKS...... 703-845-9563 St. $10/person. Visit www.nvfaa.org Washington Balalaika Society ALEXANDRIA PHOTO & DIGITAL...... 703-379-6206 SUBWAY...... 703-931-3700 or 703-548-0035. presents Volodymyr and Nataliia ATLANTIS PIZZA...... 703-671-0250 SUNTRUST BANK...... 703-838-3280 Naked November Nights. 6-9 p.m. at Marunych, Bayan and Domra B & C JEWELERS ...... 703-379-6010 TC UNISEX SALON...... 703-379-6397 Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Virtuosos from Kiev, Ukraine. Tickets BANNERS HALLMARK ...... 703-820-4449 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE...... 1-800-275-8777 Browse through galleries, partake in are $20 advance purchase, $25 at the BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO ...... 703-820-8820 UNWINED...... 703-820-8600 scavenger hunts and more. Visit door. Visit www.balalaika.org for BLUE RIBBON DRY CLEANING...... 703-998-5118 VIRGINIA ABC...... 703-845-6374 www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- more. BRADLEE BARBER SHOP ...... 703-998-9830 VIRGINIA VACUUMS ...... 703-931-6100 4565. Hermitage Holiday Bazaar. 2:30-7 BRADLEE DENTAL CARE...... 703-820-2273 WACHOVIA BANK ...... 703-671-7523 Holiday Marketplace. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. p.m, at The Hermitage in Northern BRADLEE FLORIST...... 703-379-6166 WASHINGTON SPORTS CLUB...... 703-933-3777 and 7-9 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Day Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. 703- School, 8531 Riverside Road. Browse 797-3800. through over 20 crafters and vendors. Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at 6201 Hillvale Free. Place, Belle Haven. To benefit the King Street, just west of What’s New in Picture Books. 7 Historic Alexandria Preservation Quaker Lane in Alexandria p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Fund. $75. Call 703-549-5811 for Bradlee Center Rose Hill Drive. Adults can learn about new books. Free. 703-971- See Calendar, Page 18

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“Daddy Hugs” is one of Thanksgiving a few books by Karen Katz that will be read for children ages 6 and Turkeys under on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at Hooray FREE RANGE •NO STEROIDS for Books! NO HORMONES•NEVER FROZEN Discuss $3.25 per pound “Gatekeeper” by local author John Sullivan on Wednes- ORDER NOW! day, Nov. 12 at the Phone: 703-836-6328 Barrett Branch Li- 2403 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray brary at 7 p.m.

* All events are free On Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. adults can discuss “Pil- Enjoy a Cozy Candlelit Dinner grim at Tinker “The Finest Lebanese Cuisine” Creek” by Annie Carryout, catering & delivering available Dillard at Sherwood Family owned & operated Library.

Children ages 9-12 can discuss “My Heart is on the Ground” by Ann Rinaldi and then do a related activity on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 407 Cameron St. Old Town Alexandria • 703-684-9194 11 a.m. at Sherwood www.thepitahouse.com • Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Library.

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From Page 16 Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall, French horn. Cost is $20-$80. Call tickets and information. 3001 N Beauregard St., Alexandria. 703-548-0885 or visit Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Hear the Alexandria Symphony www.alexsym.org for tickets Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Orchestra perform selections from Fundraiser. 6– 9 p.m. for Stop Child St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an Mozart, Dvorack and Wilder. Tickets Abuse Now of northern Virginia. adult. Free. range from $80 - $40, with $20 Enjoy wine from local wineries, hors Book and China Signing. Wendy student rates. www.alexsym.org or d’oeuvres from local restaurants, a Kvalheim will discuss and sign pieces 703-548-0885 for information and Silent Auction and more at the from Mount Vernon’s Prosperity tickets. Masonic Memoria,101 Callahan pattern from 2-4 p.m. at the Shops at Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Drive. Tickets begin at $75. Call 703- Mount Vernon. Free. Visit Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 820-9001 or visit www.scanva.org for www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- First St. Browse through 38 dealers reservations. 2000. offering more than 5,000 examples of Political Talk. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Ballroom Dancing for Couples. antiques and fine arts. $15 at the the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church 8:30-11:30 p.m. on second Friday of door, $12 in advance. 703-549-5811. of Alexandria, 1909 Windmill Lane. each month; waltz, rumba, fox trot, Lecture. 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hear legislators and advocates speak cha cha, swing, tango, etc., to live Alexandria at 901 North Fairfax St. about the 2009 Virginia Legislative music on large wooden dance floor, Designer Wayne Zeigler will give his session and how to make a in the Mt Vernon area; $15/person. lecture “Antiques in Contemporary difference. $10 fee. Lunch included. Next dances are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Interiors.” Admission is $10. Call Holiday Bazaar. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Reservations required – Go to: http:/ 703-549-5811. Washington Street United Methodist / Home for the Holidays. 10 a.m.-4 Church, 115 South Washington St. www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com/ p.m. at Collingwood Library and Browse antiques, books, records, contactUs.html Museum, 8301 E. Boulevard Drive. toys, holiday items, baked goods, and Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Browse through vendors, food and more. Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. more. $15/person. 703-785-3275. Hermitage Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. Children up to age 2 can Gift Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thomas until noon at The Hermitage in enjoy songs and stories. Free. Visit Jefferson High School, 6560 Northern Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Braddock Road. Browse through Avenue, Alexandria.703-797-3800. 4092. masks, inventions that combine art Volunteer Appreciation Party. 6-8 Holiday Marketplace. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and music and more. Proceeds p.m. at the Alexandria Archeological at St. Aidan’s Day School, 8531 benefit the crew team. Visit Museum, Torpedo Art Factory, 105 N Riverside Road. Browse through over www.tjgiftshow.com or 703-606- Union St. #327. RSVP by Nov. 11 to 20 crafters and vendors. Free. 0523. 703-838-4399. Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Fall Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Environmental Workshop. 2-3:30 Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Hunt Preschool, 1909 Windmill Lane. p.m. at Green Spring Garden, 4603 Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Enjoy and baked goods while the Green Spring Road. Learn about and join in for stories. Free. 703-971- children are entertained with a moon using worms to create an indoor 0010. bounce, storytelling, calligraphy, compost bin. $20. Registration truck touch, games and crafts. Raffle required – 703-642-5173. and silent auction. Free. Call 703- Cooking Demonstration. 4-6:30 SATURDAY/NOV. 15 768-7584 for information. p.m. at 10 Wolfe St to benefit the Watercolor Series. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 Concert. 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Historic Alexandria Preservation p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Fund. Learn to prepare and taste Green Spring Road. Learn how to Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. holiday hors d’oeuvres. $125 per paint backgrounds for flowers. $65/ Alexandria Symphony Orchestra & person. 703-549-5811 for tickets. person. 703-642-5173 to register. Maestro Kim Allen Kluge with Yuliya Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m. at the Gorenman, piano and Amy Horn, See Calendar, Page 20

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Indigo Landing on the Potomac River on Jamieson Grille restaurant from Nov. 1 – 15. The Daingerfield Island just off the George Washington complimentary sweet treats are available with the Parkway has begun Waterfront Wednesdays with purchase of an appetizer, salad or entrée. Flavors specials on appetizers and wine to entice guests to rotate on a daily basis, but include choices such as treat themselves to a recession-proof night out. the decadent warm flourless chocolate tart; carrot On Wednesdays, guests can sip on a rotating se- cake; caramel apple pie; brown sugar pumpkin lection of half-priced bottles of wine at dinner while mousse; warm southern bread pudding; and peanut enjoying live jazz performances overlooking the butter chocolate cake. Nation’s Capital. Chef Ernesto Pabico has revamped Jamieson Grille has become a neighborhood des- the menu highlighting seasonal specialties and in- tination in Alexandria. Most recently, the restaurant ternational flavors such as Butternut Squash Soup was honored as one of Northern Virginia magazine’s and Chipotle Roasted Pork Loin. 50 best restaurants, recognizing Chef Nadine Tho- Guests can also take advantage of $5 appetizers at mas’ “paramount presentation,” “duly delicious” lamb the bar and in the lounge Tuesday through Friday chops, and “slender desserts with big flavor.” Trade- from 4-7pm. Watch the sunset over the Potomac mark Bar, Jamieson Grille’s adjacent sidekick, is River as you enjoy a martini or classic cocktail with known for its innovative libations., contact Danielle $5 Mojo Chicken Wings with spicy habanero sauce, Piacente at 703-417-2702. Jamieson Grille and Oyster Bienville - Louisiana style oysters on the half Trademark Bar are located in The Westin Alexandria shell topped with garlic, julienne vegetables and at 2080 Jamieson Ave. Visit www.westin.com/ shrimp, or Chesapeake Blue Crab Dip - piping hot alexandria or call 703-253-8640. YOU WANT QUALITY SERVICE crab dip served with garlic pita bread with creamy FROM A LOCAL AGENT horseradish sauce. To help celebrate National Hospice Month, local Indigo Landing welcomes fall with new hours start- Roy Rogers restaurants are donating a percent- ing in October. Open for lunch Tuesday through Sat- age of all their fried chicken sold to Capital Hospice. urday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner Tuesday Join Roy Rogers in helping Capital Hospice in their Chris Umbel through Thursday from 5–9 p.m. and Friday and Sat- mission to serve almost 900 patients every day who State Farm Agent urday from 5–10 p.m.. Indigo Landing also offers are living with serious, progressive illness. brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and For more information or to request information 703-751-4404 will be closed all day on Mondays and on Sunday on volunteering, call 1-800-869-2136 or visit We are open on Saturdays! nights beginning in October. To reserve a table, call www.capitalhospice.org. Hablamos Español 703-548-0001. Visit www.indigolanding.com for Local Roy Rogers restaurants are located at: Visit Us at www.novainsure.com more information. * 1506 Belleview Blvd. in the Belleview Shopping Center Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health The Westin Alexandria turns one year old this * 8860 Richmond Highway Woodlawn/Ft. Belvoir November and will celebrate with a sweet thank-you * 7013F Manchester Blvd. in the Manchester Lakes State Farm Home Office Bloomington, IL State Farm.com surprise for guests. Free dessert will be offered at Shopping Center

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With Keynote Speaker Dr. Morton Sherman, Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 The Hilton Hotel at Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA

Mayor Bill Euille invites citizens of $4.00 OFF all ages, economic levels, religious Per gallon beliefs, and political leanings to Must be presented unite for a special morning of at time of Purchase thanks and the celebration of Celebrating Service. FREE Check-in 7:30am, Breakfast 8:00-9:30am Tickets: $30 per person/$300 Table of ten Tube of Ben. Moore Caulk RSVP by November 10, 2008 & Sanding Sponge For information or to RSVP, call 703-751-7970 or email [email protected] 6229 Richmond Hwy www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 19 Music ASO Does Mozart, Dvorak and Wilder

Kim Allen Kluge Season on Nov. 15 at the Rachel Mozart’s well-known Piano Con- Conductor of Alexandria M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts certo #21 “Elvira Madigan,” with Symphony Orchestra Center with a program that is sure pianist Yuliya Gorenman, and to please. The concert features two Dvorak’s ever-popular “Serenade he Alexandria Sym- of the most popular pieces in the for Strings” highlight the program phony Orchestra con- orchestral canon and the return of along with Alec Wilder’s “Suite for T tinues its 2008-2009 one of the ASO’s most popular so- Horn and Strings,” with French O’ Passionate Voice loists in recent years. hornist Amy Horn. More informa-

Kim Allen Kluge

tion may be obtained by visiting www.alexsym.org or calling 703- Where & When: 548-0885. Alexandria Symphony & Kim Allen Last heard at the ASO in Kluge can be heard on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Music by Mozart, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto and Wilder. Tickets range between $20- No. 3, and heralded as a “pianist $70. Visit www.alexsym.org or call without fear,” Russian-born, 703-548-0885. American pianist Yuliya Gorenman brings her artistic fire and extraor- sical edge.” In addition to her po- dinary virtuosity to Mozart’s Con- sition with the ASO, Horn is also a certo on Nov. 15. Gorenman first Master Sergeant in “The achieved international acclaim in President’s Own” United States 1995 as a prizewinner of the pres- Marine Band in Washington, D.C. tigious Queen Elisabeth Competi- Rounding out the program is tion in Belgium. She has per- Antonin Dvorak’s Serenade, which formed and recorded with the Ba- was composed in a mere 12 days. varian Chamber Orchestra, the The ASO will conclude its 2008 Hugo Wolf String Quartet, the St. programming with its Annual Louis Philharmonic, the Liege Phil- Children’s Holiday Concert on harmonic, the National Philhar- Dec. 14 at the Alfred Street Bap- monic Orchestra, and the Royal tist Church in Alexandria. Tradi- Philharmonic of Flanders. She is tional holiday carols and Duke also a Professor of Piano and Mu- Ellington’s innovative jazz-band sician in Residence at American arrangement of “The Nutcracker” University in Washington, D.C. will be performed. 2009 ushers in Joining Gorenman as a featured more exciting collaborations be- soloist is the ASO’s own Principal ginning with February’s Valentine’s Horn, Amy Horn. She will be spot- Day Weekend program of love lighted in the Wilder, a piece that duets from Puccini operas and a ASO Concert Lecturer Colleen Fay March program with Heritage Sig- calls “vintage Wilder” as it “com- nature Chorale, The Metropolitan bines elements of Jazz and popu- Chorus, and world-renowned lar song, but just enough of each saxophonist Branford Marsalis. to give the piece a distinctive mu- See you on Nov. 15! Calendar From Page 18 www.fitonestudio.com or 703-548- Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at 2223. Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, Family Story Time. 11 a.m. at Hooray 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703- for Books, 1555 King St. Children age 519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free. 2 and older can come with family Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Ellen members for stories. Free. Visit Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Seminary Road. For all ages with an 4092. adult. Free. Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Show with Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blessed Mr. Shine. 10:30 a.m. at John Sacrament Grade School, 1417 W. Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Braddock Road. Free admission, but Drive. All ages can enjoy music, cost for rides/games. Enjoy shopping, magic and puppets. Free. 703-971- food, and more. Visit 0010. www.blessedsacramentcc.org. The Singing Weatherman. 11 a.m. Anniversary Party. 3-6 p.m. at FitOne at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Studio, 814 N. Saint Asaph St. Landsdowne Centre. All ages can Features a fashion show in the latest learn about the weather from a exercise threads. Free. Visit meteorologist. Free. 703-339-4610.

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By Chuck Hagee Complementing that setting this year will Gazette Packet be the new 8,320 square feet Legacy Cen- ter that was designed, on the exterior, to n the words of that popular yuletide resemble a stable/carriage house to com- song, “There’s no place like home for pliment the historic nature of the property Ithe holidays.” But, in this case, “Home and the colonial heritage of the mansion. It for the Holidays” is courtesy of United will house 20 vendors featuring everything Community Ministries Friends. from silver jewelry and antiques to custom On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. frames and framed ornaments. 16, UCM Friends will repeat their success- Admission cost this year also includes a ful 2007 fundraising, holiday decorating full schedule of “how to” presentations on and gift creation, event at the Collingwood holiday decorating and entertaining. At- Library & Museum on Americanism. And, tendees will be able to gain first-hand this year Collingwood’s new American knowledge on creating their own holiday Legacy Center is able to accommodate more decorations and add that personal touch to vendors as well as hourly presentations on their holiday party or family occasion. holiday preparations, plus one-on-one in- And, what is a more personal decoration terviews with presenters. that personifies the traditions of the holi- Photo Contributed Collingwood, located just off the George days than a handmade wreath. Mount A view of how Collingwood is decorated for the holidays. Washington Memorial Parkway at 8301 East Vernon District resident and UCM Friend, Boulevard Drive, will be transformed into Helen Walutes, will lead off the presenta- a magical holiday scene by local vendors tion schedule Saturday at 10 a.m. by dem- Flowers Demonstration Schedule Cindy Spak/Greenspace and designers including Helen Olivia, In- onstrating the art of creating boxwood Saturday, Nov. 15: 4-5 p.m. Getting Organized for the Holidays siders, Longwood Manor, Sande Carter and wreaths. 10-11 a.m. Making boxwood wreaths & Holiday Karen Gardiner/L&G Designs Two Swans. Several local garden clubs will “For me making the wreaths is a continu- bows Helen Walutes Sunday, Nov. 16: also help to decorate the interior and exte- ation of a family tradition. As a child my 11 a.m.-noon Do-It-Yourself Decorating Tips 11 a.m.-Noon Taking the Perfect Holiday Photo rior of both the historical mansion and the cousins and I couldn’t play in the front yard Yvette Piaggio/Piaggio’s Loft Rick Latoff/Latoff Photography new American Legacy Center. of Grandma’s house because we might hurt Noon - 1 p.m. Practice tips for wringing your Noon-1 p.m. Creating Holiday Pillows for the This new Center, which was recently dedi- her boxwood. Now, it has become the shar- Christmas tree “Whole Family” Vanessa Wheeler/Holly, Woods & Vines Leslie & Mario Aleixo/Sew Perfect cated, greatly enhances the 18th century ing of a folk tradition with friends,” Walutes 1-2 p.m. Variations at Christmas 1-2 p.m. Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine mansion that once served as the home for said. Maeva Cosier/Embellishments (wine tasting) one of George Washington’s overseers of his “Each wreath looks like the person who 2-3 p.m. Transition Through the Holidays Vanessa Moore/Unwined five farms. Having started as a small two- made it. One of my friends puts a leopard Stephanie Kelley/Refined Design 2-3 p.m. Long Hair Holiday Design 3-4 p.m. Selecting the Perfect Holiday Tree & Kee Jun/Hairtistics room habitat in 1792, it has been enlarged fur printed bow on hers. I am stuck in red over the years by its various occupants that velvet,” she said. included a ferry operator, farmers, airline “When made in a frame, stuffed with formal dining. It was a different time when ever, tickets purchased at local businesses crew members, Intelligence school students, moss, and soaked in water every so often, traditions were observed,” Zutant said. and Friends of UCM prior to the event are and a local restaurant, to the present two- the wreaths will be perfect until one reluc- “I participated in UCM’s event last year. $10 per person, per day. story colonial mansion overlooking a mag- tantly takes them down,” Walutes said. She It’s a wonderful venue and the organiza- A preview cocktail party will be held Fri- nificent sloping lawn leading to the Potomac will also be demonstrating how to create tion is made up of absolutely dedicated vol- day, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost River. holiday bows. unteers. It’s also fun for a designer to of $75 per person. Reservations and group Helping to decorate the Collingwood present their own ideas unencumbered by sales are available by calling 703-785-3272. TODAY, COLLINGWOOD LIBRARY and mansion will be Diane Zutant, owner of In- the wishes of a client,” she said. Additional information about the event, Museum is home to the National Sojourn- siders, Ltd., a Rockville, Md., interior de- A first time vendor in this year’s “Home presenters, vendors, and garden clubs is sign firm. This for the Holidays” is Embellishments of Al- available by visiting www.ucmagency.org. year her cre- exandria. Located at 1303 King St. in Old ation will con- Town, the shop, owned by Vicki Burkett, centrate on specializes not only in interior design but “Each wreath looks like Christmas also offers a wide array of ornaments and morning break- gifts from around the world. the person who made it.” fast for four by “We have gifts for all ages and in moder- doing a ate price ranges. There are seven, fully deco- —Helen Walutes, UCM event tablescape in rated Christmas trees throughout the store,” presenter the home’s said Maeve Cosier, interior designer, who breakfast room. will be presenting a session entitled “Varia- “The focus of tions at Christmas” on Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. the tablescape “My presentation is on the history of is a set of won- Christmas trees and a variety of holiday tra- derful antique ditions and items that people often don’t Staff plates from even think about. We will also be display- Editor: Rebecca Halik Costa Rica. It ing various scents and gifts from the around Photo Editor: Louise Krafft will bring back Staff Writers: Michael Lee Pope, the world,” Cosier said. Chuck Hagee, Rebecca Halik, David Schultz, memories of a “Home for the Holidays” will be open Brad Hathaway, Mary Anne Weber. time when from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, there was more and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Rooms are decorated for the holidays at Collingwood. emphasis on 16. Cost is $15 per person each day. How- 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Bulletin

To have a notice listed in the Alexan- Beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, dria Gazette Packet Bulletin, e-mail Lansdowne Resort will be collecting [email protected]. new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 Tots. Any guest who brings a new and with questions. unwrapped toy to Sunday brunch buf- fet, at the resort’s On the Potomac There will be an Eco-City Action Plan restaurant, will receive $10 off the Open House on Monday, Nov. 17 from brunch price of $49 per person. This 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Lee Center, 1108 offer applies only to the adult brunch Jefferson St. Free. price, and the maximum “discount” will be $20 per couple. The promotion and There will be a Women’s Expo on collection will go on through Dec. 21. Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Inova Al- For more information, call 703-729- exandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary 8400 or visit Road. Receive free massages, and get www.lansdowneresort.com. information on other issues including breast health and pregnancy. Get flu Area residents who are experiencing vaccinations for $25. Visit difficulty in meeting their monthly mort- www.inova.org/events or 703-750- gage payments, and those who are 8800. already in the process of foreclosure, are eligible to attend a Foreclosure Pre- The Alexandria Jaycees will sell vention Clinic, a free training and Christmas trees this season, with pro- counseling service offered by Housing ceeds to benefit the Holiday Shopping Counseling Services (HCS). The clinic Tour for underprivileged children. This will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, year’s lot will be open Nov. 29 until all from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nannie J. the trees are sold. The location is the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St., in Gold Safeway parking lot in Old Town, 500 Room 1. To RSVP 202-667-7006. South Royal St. The operating hours are Monday-Friday, 6– 8 p.m. and Satur- The public is invited to attend the day/Sunday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Prices from third community meeting to review and $45-$90. For more details or for mem- discuss draft design for the pocket park bership information, call the Jaycees’ at 1 and 7 East Del Ray Avenue. The 24-hour recorded event line: 703-866- meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 7171 or visit www.alexjaycees.org. Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 The Seminary Hill Association Commonwealth Avenue. The property will hold their Annual Meeting on Tues- was acquired in January 2008 as part of day, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Addison the City’s Pocket Park Program. Auditorium of the Virginia Theological Comments from the November 12 Seminary. There will be refreshments meeting will be used to finalize the park and a business meeting followed by design, which will then be forwarded for Councilman Timothy Lovain speaking a public hearing and approval by the on transportation issues at 8:15 p.m. For Alexandria Park and Recreation Com- more information, contact Joanne mission. Lepanto, 703-823-1241. Pocket parks are designed to meet the needs of those who live or work within The City of Alexandria reminds about a tenth of a mile of their location. property owners that the second half They are less than 20,000 square feet, 2008 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee and may include such elements as pub- payments are due Nov. 17. To avoid a lic gardens, seating areas, passive open late payment penalty and interest, pay- space, landscaped areas, important ment must be received by the City or natural features, or trees. postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service no later than Nov. 17. If you have not On Nov. 12 there will be a Public received a bill in the mail and do not Meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Indigo have your real estate tax paid by your Landing, Charleston Room, 1 Marina mortgage company, contact the City’s Drive, adjacent to the Washington Sail- Treasury Division at ing Marina in Alexandria. Learn more [email protected], or call and share your comments on how Ar- 703-838-4777 to request a duplicate lington County’s development of Long bill. Bridge Park will have an impact on rec- reational uses on National Park Service The City of Alexandria’s Depart- land at Gravelly Point, Roaches Run ment of Human Services is Waterfowl Sanctuary and the Mount currently accepting applications for the Vernon Trail. Visit http:// 2008-2009 Winter Fuel Assistance Pro- parkplanning.nps.gov/gwmp for infor- gram now through Friday, Nov. 14. mation or to submit comments. Financial assistance is available to eli- gible low-income households to help The City of Alexandria, Environmen- pay for the primary fuel used to heat the tal Policy Commission & Virginia Tech home. Applications for assistance may will hold an Eco-City Open House to be obtained at the Department of Hu- provide input about the Environmental man Services, 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave., Action Plan, which will be used as a Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. roadmap for City leaders, staff, and citi- and 5 p.m. To request an application by zens to implement the Eco-City mail, please contact Ward Pivec at 703- Environmental Charter. The public is 838-0971. also invited to comment on the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) On Saturday, Nov. 8, the City of Al- Stormwater Program Plan, a require- exandria and Arlington County are ment of the Virginia Stormwater partnering to test their ability to deliver Management Program permit issued by medications quickly to residents in the the state, Monday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 event of a public health emergency such p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lee Center, as an anthrax attack or influenza pan- 1108 Jefferson St Please RSVP to Eco demic. Hundreds of residents, Medical [email protected] by Reserve Corps volunteers, first respond- November 10 ers and local and state health officials will be involved in the exercise, which At the Alexandria Volunteer will run from 9 a.m. until noon. For Bureau’s annual Evening in the Heart more information on the Nov. 8 exercise of Alexandria, the 28-year-old Alexan- in Alexandria, call 703-838-4400 ext. dria nonprofit announced that its name 283 or 294, or visit will change to Volunteer Alexandria, www.alexandria.gov/health; in Arling- reflecting an updated approach to vol- ton, call 703-228-5580 or visit unteer recruitment and management. www.arlingtonva.us/dhs. See Bulletin, Page 26 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 25 Bulletin

From Page 225 the conference or about registration, please call Debbie Ludington at 703- The organization currently manages 838-0920. initiatives to recruit, train and place volunteers in nonprofit and government Runners in Alexandria will once again agencies and events; to provide service pound the pavement for the 33rd run- learning opportunities for youth; to ning of the Alexandria Turkey Trot, place and supervise court-mandated held each Thanksgiving morning in community service clients; and to coor- Alexandria’s Del Ray community. This dinate volunteer management for year’s five-mile road race will be held on disasters in cooperation with the Alex- Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Cora andria Fire Department. Much of the Kelly Elementary School at the intersec- volunteer recruitment is currently ac- tion of West Reed and Commonwealth complished online, a service that will be Avenues. The entry fee — with two cans expanded over the next 12 months with of food – is $15 for individuals ages 13- updated technology. 21 years and $20 for those age 22 and over. Children 12 and under can partici- “Putting the Pieces Together,” will be pate for $10 at the door and two cans of held in Alexandria on Tuesday, Nov. food. The food will be donated to ALIVE, 11, for those caring for or concerned Inc. Register online before Monday, about family and friends living with de- November 24th and save $5! Visit mentia. Community health care www.visitdelray.com/turkeytrot. Alex- providers, nursing home, assisted living, andria Turkey Trot T-shirts home care or adult day center staff are also invited to attend. The conference, Applications for the following awards scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., are now being accepted: The will be held at T.C. Williams High Women’s Opportunity Awards School, 3330 King St., in the cafeteria. program aids women seeking to im- Conference speakers include: Ann prove their economic status by gaining Morrison, RN, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins additional skills, training and education. School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Disease The women may use the award to off- Research Center; Cynthia Sullivan, set any costs associated with their Ph.D. and Jeffrey A. Wilken, Ph.D., efforts to attain higher education includ- Georgetown University Medical ing books, childcare and transportation. Center;Jennifer Abel, Virginia Coopera- The Violet Richardson Award recog- tive Extension;Elinor Ginzler, AARP and nizes and honors young women, Bill Kallio, Director, AARP Virginia between the ages of 14 to 17, who make The cost is $25 for family caregivers, the community and world a better place. $45 for professional caregivers, and $10 The program offers a cash grant to for .5 CEU from George Mason Univer- award recipients and the organizations sity. The fees include continental for which they volunteer. breakfast, lunch, materials and certifi- Applications are available by contact- cate of attendance. The deadline for ing Sylvia Winterling, [email protected]. conference registration is Thursday, November 6. For more information on See Bulletin, Page 32

26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary Alexandria Country Day School An Independent School Community from Milton Academy in 1936. Subsequently, Ben • 240 Students – Grades K-8 Susie Bell enrolled in Princeton University where he was a self • Small Classes of 10-15 Students • Award-Winning Faculty described “mediocre student” but an avid hockey (Waple) • AM/PM Care Offered player and a raucous member of the Ivy Club. • Transportation Available OHazza Following graduation he was commissioned in the • Acceptance in Top High Schools Army and served with field artillery in Tunisia, Italy, usie Bell (Waple) Join Us for Our 2008-2009 and France. As Captain of the 601 Tank Destroyer O’Hazza, age 82, Battalion he was awarded the Distinguished Service Open House Events of Rehoboth S Cross for “extraordinary heroism” during an action 9:00 - 10:30 am Beach, Del., died November 13 in February 1943 when under enemy fire he collected Saturday, Oct. 18, at Harbor December 11 five stranded men and then returned to the field in Healthcare & Rehab Center January 14 an unarmored vehicle to ensure that none of his per- in Lewes, Del. She was born sonnel or usable equipment were left behind. The 2400 Russell Road • Alexandria, VA 22301 Dec. 24, 1925 in Washing- Susie Bell OHazza then Captain Fuller was awarded the Silver Star for Tel: 703-548-4804 • Fax: 703-549-9022 ton, D.C., daughter of the action in March 1943 when he recovered wounded [email protected] • www.acdsnet.org late Marshall J. and Ida Marie (Van Ryswyck) Waple. crew and a vehicle and then after being wounded Mrs. O’Hazza, formerly of Washington, D.C. and and refusing evacuation returned to a disabled en- Alexandria, owned and operated Elpaw Kennels of emy machine gun and captured several prisoners. Alexandria, where she bred, raised and showed While being treated for his wounds in the 9th Evacu- Champion Great Danes. She was President of the ation hospital he fell in love with his nurse, Roberta National Capitol Kennel Club for 30 years. When she Tayloe of Virginia, whom he married in Italy in 1944. was a child, her parents moved the family from Wash- Ben remained in the Army until 1950 during which ington to Alexandria where they owned and oper- time he was assigned to work with Russian prison- ated a horse and dog farm. In 1978, the late Mr. & ers of war in Germany, studied at Columbia Univer- Mrs. O’Hazza relocated to Rehoboth Beach, Del. and sity and received a Masters degree in Russian from became active in St. Edmond’s Catholic church. BIOTECHNOLOGY Harvard University. He was then recruited by the Through the years the O’Hazza’s traveled extensively Central Intelligence Agency for whom he worked for and spent 17 winters in the Cayman Islands. One year program with rolling admission the following 22 years. While rooted in Fairfax and In addition to her parents, Mrs. O’Hazza was pre- Spring 2009 deadline is Dec. 1, 2008 Alexandria, Ben was also stationed in Holland, Thai- ceded in death by her husband Francis “Guy” O’Hazza land and Vietnam. Contact the Program Coordinator for details in August 2008 and by her sister Elizabeth Moran. In 1972 Ben retired to devote himself to his two She is survived by her daughter, Susan Marie Brown 202-687-1070 passions of fly-fishing and enjoying close friendships and her husband Brian of Rehoboth Beach; two sons, among the Princeton Class of 1940. His classmates Guy Richard O’Hazza of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. E-mail: [email protected] elected him Class Secretary from 1975 and 2001 and and John Waple O’Hazza and his wife Margaret Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu bestowed the special honor of establishing a class “Terry” of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren, scholarship fund in his name in 2000. Jacquelyn J. O’Hazza of Grand Cayman, Josh P. In 1995 Ben and his wife Roberta relocated to New O’Hazza of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., Robert G. England and two years later he joined his daughter Taylor, Cayman L. Taylor and Kiana Taylor all of and her family in Sherborn. During his seven years Millsboro, Del.; and her brother Marshall J. Waple, in Sherborn, Ben, self promoted as ‘Old Goat’ be- Jr., D.V.M. of Whitestone, Va. friended the entire community especially appreciat- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, ing and being appreciated by those under 21. He was Oct. 24, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, Rehoboth an avid booster of Dover/ Sherborn hockey and foot- Beach, Del. with the Rev. Raymond Forrester as the ball and a special friend to all four legged creatures. celebrant. Entombment will be at be Henlopen Me- Ben was predeceased by his wife, Roberta, and morial Park, Del. three siblings, Horace, Henry and Anne and is sur- In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial vived by his brother, Robert, of Westwood, his son, contributions be made to St. Edmond’s Catholic Ben, and daughter-in-law, Leslie, of Cushing, Maine; Church. Send online condolences to: his daughter, Ridgely, son-in law, Brad, and beloved [email protected] grandsons, Nicholas and Benjamin of Waltham, Mass. Burial with military honors will be at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 1 Benjamin A.G. Fuller p.m.. enjamin A.G. Fuller, died Oct. 12, four days Gifts in his memory may be addressed to the Trust- Bshort of his 91st birthday. Born the youngest ees of Princeton University for Benjamin A.G. Fuller of five siblings in Dover, Mass., his family II Class of 1940 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 357, moved to Milton where he attended and graduated Princeton, New Jersey, 08543.

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The Best in Senior Living PARTY TIME-PLUS - They’re calling this year’s taurant. This scrumptious affair, for only $125 per Starting at 55 years best party in Old Town, the Historic Alexandria person, will happen at the lovely waterfront home Offering Foundation’s annual antiques show, “Life’s Little of Joan Huffer and Rob Dugger at 10 Wolfe St. • Rents Starting at $950 Luxuries.” Loyal readers well know that the annual HAF show • All Utilities Included • And Just Two Blocks from Ballston Metro Believe me, ‘Towners. There’s nothing “little” about is the primary fund-raiser for the Foundation’s many • Frost-Free Refrigerator this year’s affair — which annually raises tens of thou- glorious efforts in a city that might be running out of • Underground Garage Parking sands of dollars for historic preservation and resto- options for insuring the future of our past. It’s a work • Spacious Kitchens and Bathrooms ration projects for our old port city. of love for many “Towners and others. Here are some • Wellness Programs Savor a sampling of the show, which runs from of them, as the 60th anniversary readies to hit the • Full-Time Social Services Coordinator Nov. 13 through Nov. 16: How about a Preview Party boards. This year’s Executive Committee: Leslie • Prices are Subject to Change on Nov. 13 that will knock your socks off for a rea- Ariail, Mason Bavin, Morgan Delaney, Laura Dowling, 703-243-4300 sonable $150 per savant? The show’s Preview Party Jean Taylor Federico, Marty Feldkamp, Carrie Heiden, Call Today has been advertised (mostly by me) for years as a Mary Heiden, John Hynan, Osborne Phinizy Mackie, MUST DO always worth doing. Or maybe you’d like Anna Baldwin May, Jill McClure, Twig Murray, Ashley 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22203 a sip of fine wine in the presence of the “Vino Vixen” O’Connor, William Seale, Beverly Stanley and Mary who, I shouldn’t have to tell you, is really award- Sparks Sterling. winning wine columnist Mari Stull, who pours with ‘Towners, this show always is important when we the best of them? Mari will hold forth on Friday, Nov. talk about historic preservation in Alexandria. I be- 14 at 7 p.m. for a total immersion wine education at lieve this so strongly that, if you don’t show up, I a gorgeous private home. For only $75 per person won’t let you read my column anymore! you can sample unique wines and tasty hors See you there, Vino Vixen. d’oeuvres while bidding on luxuries at a special si- lent auction. - Bob Feldkamp Are we tempting you yet? If not, try dropping by Faith Notes the show at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites at 625 First St. in North Old Town on Saturday, Nov. 15, at E-mail Faith announcements to 9:30 a.m., where interior designer Wayne Zeigler will [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos and artwork encour- share his take on “New Ways to Design with An- aged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions. tiques.” This presentation at $10 per person will be at the Monthly Music and Spirit Service takes place on the adjoining Crowne Plaza Hotel, 901 N. Fairfax St. second Sunday of each month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St. This beautiful contemplative worship service And it you haven’t been enticed by this time, try is a time apart from the busyness of life, bringing together stopping by a fun cooking demonstration and tast- music from the Taizé and Iona communities, scripture, inter- ing between 4 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, cessory and healing prayer, and silence. For more information, when you’ll learn the culinary secrets of celebrated contact Mary Kay Brown at [email protected]. To volunteer to assist with the music leadership, contact Douglas chef Morou Ouattara of Old Town’s Farrah Olivia Res- A. Beck at [email protected].

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E-mail announcements to The art of looking after ‘you’ just got 255-9182 or go to Happiness Psychology Discus- anonymous and confidential testing. For [email protected]. easier. Keep fit, build strength, ease joint JoyfulHeartYoga.com. sion Group: Monthly. Discuss latest more information about the HIV Testing Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- pain, breathe better, Throughout Sep- research and books on the science and Clinic or other HIV/AIDS services, con- lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork tember come to Little River Yoga, Dream Group: Monthly, 3rd Satur- art of happiness. 3rd Saturday of each tact Nechelle Terrell, HIV/AIDS encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- Alexandria and join in free classes. day, at the Inner Arts Center at Mindful month, 1:30 - 3 p.m. The Inner Arts Coordinator, at 703-838-4400, ext. 305. 917-6407 with questions. Yoga, pilates, qi-gong. Massage treat- Hands, 211 King St. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Center at Mindful Hands, 211 King St. ments also available. 703-203-8510, Bring your dreams. Free instruction on Visit www.TheInnerArts.com or Body in Balance Center, 1423 N. The Alexandria Mental Health [email protected], or visit dreamwork techniques provided. E-mail [email protected] Powhatan St., offers fusion flow for par- Family Support Group of NAMI/ www.littleriveryoga.com. [email protected] or ents and babies, a class specifically FOCUS is open to all dealing with men- www.TheInnerArts.com The Alexandria Health Depart- designed for parents with babies who tally ill family members suffering from Kripalu Yoga in Alexandria: Deli- ment announces new hours for its HIV are crawling and beginning to walk as depression, bipolar or schizophrenia. cious classes for body, mind & spirit. Guided Imagery Group: Monthly, Testing Clinic, effective immediately. well as pre-crawlers. Classes are offered Meetings are held the second Wednes- Mount. Vernon Unitarian Church, Wind- 3rd Saturday, 9:15- 10:50 a.m. Listen to The HIV Testing Clinic is available every Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Saturdays day of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. mill Lane. Monday 6 p.m., Tuesday & a wide assortment of imagery CDs. Free Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 11:30 a.m. $20.00 drop in fee or 6 class at the Alexandria Mental Health Office, Thursday 4 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal instruction on best techniques. The In- every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 pass for $90.00. For more information Community Service Board Clubhouse, Church, S. King’s Highway: Monday 10 ner Arts Center at Mindful Hands, 211 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The clinic, on the center, visit 4480 King St. Contact J. Gulka, Facili- a.m. Montebello: Mon. 3:30 p.m. For King St www.TheInnerArts.com or located at the main Health Department www.bodyinbalancecenter.com or 703- tator, 571-451-0773. more information, call Sandy at 703- [email protected] Building, 4480 King St., offers free, 518-4434.

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Christ the Saviour Good Shepherd Anglican Church Catholic Church “To Love & Serve the Lord with Mass Schedule Gladness & Singleness of Heart” Saturday Evening Weekdays 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) Location - Washington Mill ES 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) 9100 Cherrytree Drive Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Worship Service - 10am 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 7) Sign Language Interpreter Inter-generational Sunday School - after service Sunday at 9:00 am Mass Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 www.christthesaviouranglican.org Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves 703-953-2854 To Highlight Your Faith Community call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHES- UNITARIAN CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 MT. VERNON UNITARIAN...703-765-5950 CHURCHES-ANGLICAN HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCHES- UNITY ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET ORTHODOX UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 CHURCH... 703-549-3911 SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 CHURCHES- APOSTOLIC CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SYNAGOGUES LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN AGUDAS ACHIM ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-683-3348 CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 CHURCHES- BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 CHURCH OF CHRIST WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-549-4766 ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST SYNAGOGUES- REFORM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 BETH EL HEBREW SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY UNITED CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 METHODIST...703-836-2406 VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 CHURCH....703-671-8557 ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 CHURCHES-BRETHREN CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST ALEXANDRIA II WARD...703-549-9891 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 CHURCH...703-836-7332 COLONIAL II SINGLES WARD...703-313-6249 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 CHURCHES-LUTHERAN ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST OLD TOWN SPANISH WARD...703-519-9545 EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 CHURCH…..703-751-4666 BELLE HAVEN WARD 703-780-4789 BUDDHISM TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 KINGSTOWNE WARD...703-313-6140 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN WASHINGTON FARM UNITED FRANCONIA WARD...703-313-6147 CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 METHODEST...703-780-4696 MT. VERNON WARD...703-780-9577 GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 SYNOD…703-549-0155 CHURCH…703-836-4324 CITADEL ....703-836-2427

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Detached ...... 0.16 ...... BEVERLEY HILLS 630 PULMAN PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $675,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... BEVERLEY FOREST 639 PULMAN PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $662,500 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... BEVERLEY FOREST 5257 POCOSIN LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $650,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... CAMERON STATION SINCE 1976 • FREE ESTIMATES 206 SPRING ST E ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $630,000 ... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... DEL RAY 1507 PORTNER RD #3 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $622,000 ... Townhouse ...... OLD TOWN COURT Contact your local office at 207 WEST ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $615,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... CHELSEA 2181 JAMIESON AVE #1703 ...... 3 ...2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $560,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLYLE TOWERS “As seen on 4636 KEMP CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $550,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... STONEGATE This Old 703-738-4801 2121 JAMIESON AVE #1711 ...... 2 ...2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $535,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLYLE TOWERS House” 504 WEST ST N ...... 2 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $534,795 ... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... COLECROFT 602 PENDLETON ST #602 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $532,000 ... Townhouse ...... SHAD ROW 301-571-4200 506 TRIADELPHIA WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $530,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD STATION Serving Metropolitan DC 604 PENDLETON ST N #604 ...... 2 ...2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $523,000 ... Townhouse ...... SHAD ROW & Beyond 1303 QUINCY ST ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $487,500 ... Detached ...... 0.19 .. MCKENZIE LEWIS PROPERTY 106 GLENDALE AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $482,500 ... Semi-Detached .. 0.06 ...... BRENTON 2440 GARNETT DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $480,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... STONEGATE 5336 THAYER AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $470,000 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... BROOKVILLE 3922 CHARLES AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $462,500 ... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... SUNNYSIDE 3818 DOMINION MILL DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 ... Townhouse ...... TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 6002 MORGAN CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... BEAUREGARD MANOR 13 UHLER AVE W ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... GROVES MT 15 ANCELL ST...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $422,000 ... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 2946 DINWIDDIE ST S ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $405,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 4657 LONGSTREET LN #301 ...... 2 ...2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MANORS AT STONEGATE 125 LEE ST N #403 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... TORPEDO FACTORY 315 GORDON ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $372,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... DALECREST 522 COLECROFT CT #4-2 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... COLECROFT 310 GLEBE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,700 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... WILMAR PARK 2994 COLUMBUS ST S #A1 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $335,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 1641 KENWOOD AVE #C ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $325,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BEVERLY HILLS 4322 DUKE ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $325,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... WAKEFIELD 1406 MARTHA CUSTIS DR #529 . 2 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $316,000 ... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 127 INGRAM ST S ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $312,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... WAKEFIELD 545 BRADDOCK RD E #206 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $305,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... COLECROFT 3642 GUNSTON RD #926-36 ...... 1 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 3640 GUNSTON RD #926-36 ...... 1 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $295,000 ... Patio Home ...... PARKFAIRFAX 5180 MARIS AVE #201 ...... 2 ...2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $285,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ALEXANDRIA OVERLOOK 3447 MARTHA CUSTIS DR#925-34 . 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $280,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 1640 FITZGERALD LN #915-16 ... 1 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $278,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 244 REYNOLDS ST S #304 ...... 2 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $270,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... REYNOLDS PROSPECT 1100 QUAKER HILL DR #404 ...... 1 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $268,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... QUAKER HILL 244 REYNOLDS ST S #108 ...... 2 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... REYNOLDS PROSPECT 3313 WYNDHAM CL #4208 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $254,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... POINTE AT PARK C 4850 EISENHOWER AVE #311 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $250,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... EXCHANGE AT VAN DORN 712 GLEBE RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $250,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.08 ...... BEVERLEY HILLS 5500 HOLMES RUN PKWY#1504 .. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $245,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... PLACE ONE 240 REYNOLDS ST S #111 ...... 2 ...1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $232,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... REYNOLDS PROSPECT 1225 MARTHA CUSTIS DR#1407 .. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $215,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... PARKEAST 5250 VALLEY FORGE DR #208 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $209,900 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... WAPLETON 4600 DUKE ST #1005 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $207,500 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... FORTY SIX HUNDRED 5250 VALLEY FORGE DR #605 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... 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Send volunteer notices to Driver Coordinator: Meals on www.motivationaltv.com. [email protected] or Wheels needs a dedicated volunteer in call Rebecca Halik with any questions the Mt. Vernon area to manage the SARA has a variety of different pro- 703-917-6407. schedule for Meals on Wheels drivers. grams: The Driver Coordinator should have Sexual Assault Survivors Sup- Treasurer: The Meals on Wheels easy access to Mt. Vernon Hospital to port Group: An eight-week group for route in the Mt. Vernon area needs an provide occasional coverage, possess a women who were assaulted as an adult organized, detail oriented, and flexible good phone presence, cooperative spirit, or adolescent. This group will address treasurer. The treasurer works with and desire to enhance the well-being of the impact that sexual assault has had Meals on Wheels recipients, MOW older adults and adults with disabilities on survivors’ lives. Offered winter/ Group Coordinator, and Nutrition Pro- lives. For more information, please call spring 2008. Contact the SARA Pro- gram Supervisor. Most duties can be the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging’s Vol- gram: 703-838-5030. performed from a volunteer’s home; unteer Intake Line: 703-324-5406, TTY: Creative Expression Support however, the ability to meet with the 703-449-1186 or email Group: A support group for adult sur- coordinators and make short trips to the [email protected]. vivors of sexual assault or sexual abuse bank, post office, and pickup site (Mt. ºFor information on additional volun- that will incorporate nonverbal forms of Vernon Hospital) is required. Good or- teer opportunities with the Fairfax Area expression, such as; poetry, art, ganizational skills, flexibility, and a Agency on Aging please visit our website journaling. This six-week group is for valid driver’s license are also necessary at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa. those who have previously participated for the Mt. Vernon Treasurer position. in a support group. Offered winter 2008. For more information, please call the Destiny’s Dream has a public ac- Contact 703-838-5030. Fairfax Area Agency on Aging’s Volun- cess TV show and is looking for teer Intake Line: 703-324-5406, TTY: individuals to help with the show. Tap- King Street Cats needs volunteers 703-449-1186 or email ing occurs twice a month in Alexandria to care for abandoned and rescued cats [email protected]. on select Wednesday evenings from 5- and kittens in its orphanage in Old For information on additional volunteer 10 p.m. September through December. Town. Help needed with morning and opportunities with the Fairfax Area The TV Studio provides training for $75 evening feeding/cleaning. Contact us at Agency on Aging please visit our website per person for five nights.( Complete the 703-231-7199 or visit http:// at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa. Volunteer Form at http:// kingstreetcats.org for more.

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From Page 26 commission is holding a public hearing All completed applications are due by onºThursday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m., January 10, 2009. at council chambers, 301 King St., City Our Chef and Chef in training Hall. The Alexandria Planning Commis- invite you to our Sunday Brunch Nominations are sought for the HIV/ sion docket is subject to change. AIDS Lifetime Achievement Award, Pre- Planning and Zoning staff can provide vention/ Education Award, and the information on changes that occur prior Client Services Award. The Second An- to the meeting. For more information, BRUNCH MENU nual World AIDS Day Service Excellence call 703-838-4666. Awards Program is designed to ac- Prosecco Bellini or Mimosa knowledge and honor the extraordinary Every year the Alexandria Office on Fried eggs over Asparagus with efforts of peer-nominated HIV/AIDS Women organizes a Holiday Party for children and their mothers, who have Parmigiano-Reggiano and a dollop providers and advocates in Alexandria, Virginia. The deadline for Nominations been recently served by our Domestic of black pepper Mascarpone cheese. is Nov. 12. for further request a Nomi- Violence Program. If you would like to Artichoke pancetta scrambled egg salad nation Packet at participate in the Children’s Holiday [email protected] Party this year, we are asking that your Scrambled eggs in a light tomato sauce with peas donated gifts remain unwrapped. For Poached eggs over Italian country The third annual Special Needs the mothers’ presents we are requesting bread with tomato mushroom stew Trusts series meeting will take place on gift certificates to area stores in denomi- Wednesday Nov. 12 from 7:30-9:30 nations of $25.00. The Children’s Party Italian toast topped with strawberries p.m. at the The Nannie J. Lee Recreation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18. Do- and served with house made mint Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Learn about nations accepted at the Office On Women, 421 King St., Suite 400, Mon- infused syrup or raspberry syrup setting up a Trust for your mentally ill family member, and ensuring that it is day-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Fried eggs with asparagus puree adequately handled after you are gone. Monday, Nov. 3. The deadline for House made Granola cereal having unwrapped gifts delivered or picked-up is Monday, Dec. 15 by 5 Granola parfait with fresh fruit and yogurt The Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) is p.m. 703-838-4911. Crepes stuffed with apples and currently seeking input from City resi- cinnamon brown sugar syrup dents through a Needs Assessment Wright to Read is a program of the 1905 Mount Vernon Avenue Frank and Betty Wright Foundation and Frittata salad survey. If you are a person with a dis- Del Ray ability, a family member of a person is administered by The Campagna Cen- Two Eggs your way with bacon and potato hash with a disability, or a service provider to ter in Alexandria. The program trains and places tutors with students in the 703-548-2542 Drinks persons with disabilities, please take the Needs Assessment survey today at Alexandria City Public Schools who are 703-548-2592 Affogato-Chocolate gelato topped with hot espresso alexandriava.gov/acpdsurvey. To re- reading below grade level. Needed are Coffee quest additional information, a volunteers to participate in one of our Keep on eye on our web site (www.lastrada-ontheave.com) for reasonable accommodation, or an alter- programs. Contact Heather Miles, the Cappuccino native format, e-mail program assistant director, if interested the December Wine dinner and New Year’s Eve programs. Espresso [email protected] or call in helping children through volunteer- 703.746.3148, TTY 711. ing. Phone 703-549-0111 ext. 134 or Join our mailing list at [email protected]. Hot Chocolate e-mail [email protected] for Italian Wines and Beers The City of Alexandria planning more.

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From Page 8 British, Frank simply said, “If Catherine Roper waxing the trolleys that provide you’re not part of the solution, easy transportation to the visitors you’re part of the problem.” These of our fair city, Frank Fannon has words are as true today as when Police Helicop- been at work for a long time. He they were spoken so many years ters Disturbing is a major contributor to and, as age. If you should happen to see legend has it, the reason for our Frank on the streets this week To the Editor: “Old Town” moniker. I will always please stop him and say (loudly) I am writing to express my deep remember my great-great-great “Thanks, Old Man,” as well as concern about the use of police grandfather’s story about Frank “Happy Birthday!” helicopters to search for at-large and his conversation with Ben, suspects in the middle of the night. Thomas and George at Gadsby’s His Classmates My family’s sleep was abruptly Tavern. When asked for input on Alexandria Blab School interrupted at 3 a.m. on Oct. 2 by the current troubles regarding the Class of 1768 See Letters, Page 34

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From Page 33 ety, fear and anger in the community, par- a helicopter that circled low around our ticularly when they are used at late or un- home in Del Ray for roughly 30 minutes. In usual hours.” the morning I called the police to find out I respect the police officers of Alexandria, about incident, and was told that they had and they have always been courteous and been searching for the perpetrator of an professional. But I would strongly urge the attempted robbery. I then asked if this per- department to reconsider its policy on the son had been caught. And as I expected, use of this powerfully disruptive tool. Some the answer was “no.” basic questions: How often do helicopter While no one would argue that attempted searches result in catching the criminal? Are robbery is not a serious crime, I have seri- they a cost-effective use of police and tax ous objections to the use of aerial searches payer resources? If the answer is that heli- for suspects, especially late at night. The copters work in the majority of cases, fine, tactic appears to be ineffective at best — I’ll live with them. But if they don’t work, based on the outcome of this and other re- don’t use them. cent incidents — and truly anxiety and fear- provoking at worst. Even the helicopter Neal Learner search for the suspect in the tragic April Del Ray 2000 slaying of Kevin Shifflet — in broad daylight — wasn’t successful. In November 2007, I expressed my concerns Write about aerial searches with Alexandria Coun- The Connection welcomes views on cilman Rob Krupicka following two back-to- any public issue. back incidences that also took place in the The deadline for all material is noon middle of the night. In both cases, the use of Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business helicopters failed to apprehend the suspects. numbers. Letters are routinely edited Council Krupicka passed along my concerns for libel, grammar, good taste and to Alexandria Police Chief David Baker. factual errors. Send to: Chief Baker responded in a Dec. 3, 2007, Letters to the Editor e-mail: “We only use this resource from The Connection Fairfax or Park Police when we feel we may 7913 Westpark Drive have a good chance spotting suspects and/ McLean, Va. 22102 Call: 703-917-6444. or vehicles used in the commission of By fax: 703-917-0991. crime.” He goes on to say, “We try to limit By e-mail: the use of helicopters because we know that [email protected] the level of noise and lights can create anxi-

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By Mark Giannotto go to waste following a Gazette Packet Majors touchdown on the first possession of over- orgive T.C. Williams coach Dennis time. Randolph if he’s a bit dizzy from In its homecoming game Fthe roller coaster of a season he against South County, a just completed following his Division Six playoff team, team’s 34-22 loss to West Potomac Hallow- the game was tied 14-14 een night that closed out a 3-7 2008 cam- when T.C. Williams paign. fumbled on the final play Randolph and the Titans began the year of regulation and a de- with high hopes thanks to a new, innova- fender returned it for a tive offensive scheme and several return- touchdown and an unlikely ing senior skill position players only to victory. watch it fizzle away amidst four-straight Five of the Titans seven home losses to begin the season. losses this year came to Then, with the season at its bleakest mo- teams that qualified for the

Richard Maple ment, T.C. Williams pulled the proverbial 2008 playoffs. rabbit out of its hat winning three of its next “One of our (losses) we four, culminating in a 18-16 win over play- didn’t show up, but the off-bound West Springfield, one of the big- other teams we lost to were gest upsets in the Northern Region so far good football teams,” said this season. But right when Randolph thought he Senior running back Abu Kamara was a bright spot for T.C. Williams had his team figured out, the Titans “You want to try and feel this season, leading the team in rushing despite missing three games fizzled in their final two games, strug- due to injury. gling to maintain any sort of offensive good about the rhythm. in bits and pieces, something the coach versatile two-way player Dominique “That’s one of the mysteries we’ve had improvements we made, but attributes to the Titans’ lack of protec- Copeland also had solid seasons. Copeland all year,” said Randolph. “We show up the bottom line is winning is tion. But Randolph said several of his provided a highlight reel performance one night, don’t show up at all the next. best linemen are just underclassmen with against Hayfield on Oct. 10, scoring touch- The kids put in a lot of effort, but we more fun than losing.” plenty of desire to improve. downs on three of his five rushes while rack- really couldn’t find our identity.” —T.C. Williams coach Dennis Randolph The line did do a good job of clearing ing up 128 yards. All that said, the Titans also dropped lanes for running back Abu Kamara. In The 38 points T.C. Williams put up in that their fair share of heart breakers. In its his first season on the varsity squad, the game was the peak for a team that experi- opening game of the year, T.C. Williams Randolph. “When you play good football senior led the Titans in rushing despite miss- enced its fair share of valleys. came from behind against Mount Vernon, a teams, you got to play well up front, and ing three games due to a shoulder injury. “You want to try and feel good about the team that went 8-2 this season and is the play consistent.” He capped his career off with an 83-yard improvements we made, but the bottom line No. 3 seed in the Division Five playoffs be- The spread offense Randolph adopted showing against West Potomac last Friday. is winning is more fun than losing,” said ginning next week, only to watch the effort coming into this season was only effective Senior quarterback Zach Goehler and Randolph when asked to sum up the year. Sports Briefs

ing dynamic scorer Shadow Sebele to a Episcopal Soccer wrist injury early in the year. In the 4-0 win Episcopal FB Closing in on over Woodberry Forest last week, eight dif- on a Roll ferent Maroon players registered an assist State Title or a goal, led by senior co-captain Greg After starting the season 2-2, the Episco- DiNardo’s two goals. pal football team has now reeled off four- After defeating rivals Woodberry straight wins thanks to a 31-0 beat down of Forest and Flint Hill in the first two Bullis this past Saturday night. rounds of the Virginia Independent T.C. Williams Solid at The trio of running back Evan King, wide School League state championships receiver Hunter de Buts, and quarterback last week, the Episcopal boys’ soc- XC Regionals Alex Helm once again led the way for the cer team sits just two games away The T.C. Williams girl’s cross country team Maroon. King went over the 1,000-yard

/Gazette from completing an undefeated sea- turned in a respectable ninth-place show- mark for the season with a 12-carry, 127- son. ing at last Thursday’s Northern Region Cross yard, three-touchdown performance. The The Maroon currently sit at 21-0, Country Championships, which were held senior De Buts finished with five catches for and play in the semifinals of the state at Burke Lake Park. 116 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown tournament this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Leading the way for the Titans was sopho- pass from Helm. All three were on the bench Louise Krafft The game will be Sportsbackers Sta- more Adugna Desalegn, who finished in for much of the second half courtesy of a dium in Richmond, Va. 35th-place individually with a time of 19:01. commanding lead. The Maroon won the IAC by defeat- Not far behind was freshman Shannon The Maroon now face their bitter rivals

Photo by Photo ing perennial power Georgetown Smythe, who finished with a time of 19:12. from Woodberry Forest in Orange, Va. Prep twice over a span of three weeks Episcopal’s Will Addis goes up for a Junior Erika Weidman was also right in the Woodberry is 7-1 heading into the contest, in October. header during a game earlier this middle of things with a time of 19:19. so some serious bragging rights will be on Episcopal has been led by a well- season against St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes. the line. balanced attack all season after los- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 35 Sports Saints March Towards Perfection

worth among the other great Saints field hockey Team just three wins from teams of the past. While most of the roster already consecutive state titles. has a state title to their credit, none are resting on their laurels just yet. “Every year seeing great field hockey teams, you By Mark Giannotto just want to be a part of it,” said Conner. The Gazette It also means the Saints get everyone’s best shot and it was no different against Georgetown Visita- oing for perfection two years in a row tion. The Cubs came storming out of the gates in the involves a lot of subtle decision making. second half, scoring seven minutes after halftime G So with her team leading 2-0 at half thanks to a goal from junior Baihley Underhill. time of last Sunday’s ISL field hockey Georgetown Visitation mounted another attack final, St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes coach Marcia Way de- later in the half, securing three penalty corners in a cided to make some adjustments to her defense, row, but couldn’t get any shots through Saints goal- something nobody really questioned, given Way’s 30 keeper Paula Trohos. years of unprecedented success at the Alexandria But when it came down to crunch time, the SSSAS private school. showed its championship poise, dominating the last After a 2-1 victory over Georgetown Visitation to 10 minutes of play. capture the 2008 ISL title, it appears the only per- We have to get used to being expected to win,” son that can get in the way of the Saints quest for a said Way of her team’s response. “It’s kind of like second-straight Virginia Independent School cham- New England in the Super Bowl (last year). Who pionship is Way herself. thought the Giants were going to win?”

Photo by “I changed some stuff in the start of the second Added Conner: “We have a bull’s eye on our back, half, which I should know better than to do,” said but if you look at our record for the biggest games, Way with a self-deprecating laugh after capturing we always come out strong.” her seventh straight league championship. “It That bodes well for the VISL tournament, where KrafftLouise changed the complexion of our defense and that’s SSSAS qualified as a No. 1 seed. On Tuesday, the when the one goal was scored. But it’s always good Saints defeated Trinity Episcopal, 6-0, in a first round to remember those things (as) I’m not ever gonna match to move onto the semifinals, which will be do that again.” held in Richmond Friday. Leading the charge for SSSAS was senior Emily With a repeat of last year’s state title as their fo- /Gazette Conner, who scored both goals in the finals, two days cus, the Saints might be competing against some- after scoring four goals in the team’s 6-2 win over thing more than just the opponent on the field. Bullis in the semifinal round. “I wouldn’t say they are necessarily better,” said Winning the league title has become second na- Way about comparing this year’s undefeated squad St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes forward Emily Conner scored two ture for a squad that appears focused on repeating to last year. “But in fantasy field hockey, I’d love to goals in last Sunday’s ISL final against Georgetown Visita- as undefeated state champions and proving their see this team play that team.” tion, which the Saint won, 2-1. School Notes

Military Notes Send announcements to the Alexandria The Alexandria Commission for Math, Science and Technology Assistant Gazette Packet, by e-mail to gazette@ the Arts has announced that Gary Tho- Principal Pree Ann Johnson will take connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is mas, Alexandria City Public Schools Mr. Eisenhour’s position as assistant Marine Corps Pvt. Taytra T. Thursday at noon for the following week’s Curriculum Specialist for Fine Arts and principal at Minnie Howard. Todd, daughter of Georgia T. Todd Navy Seaman Apprentice paper. Photos are encouraged. Call Music, will receive a 2008 Alex Award. of Alexandria, recently completed Pattama M. Intavong, a 1998 Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with The annual award honors individuals the Marine Corps Basic Enlisted Sup- graduate of T. C. Williams High questions. who have significantly contributed to Campagna Center introduces Af- ply Course. Todd is a 2006 graduate School, recently completed U.S. the arts in the City of Alexandria. Mr. ternoon Adventures for children in of The Potomac School of Mc Lean, Navy basic training at Recruit Train- The Old Town Montessori Thomas is the recipient of the award in half-day preschool to receive childcare and joined the Marine Corps in July ing Command, Great Lakes, Ill. School Open House will be held the Outstanding Contributions to Arts at John Adams Elementary, 5652 2007. Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon Education category. Rayburn Ave. or Jefferson Houston El- Army Pvt. Tami T. Hansen has at the school, 115 S. Washington St. ementary, 1501 Cameron St., from 3-6 Army National Guard Spec. graduated from basic combat train- VisitThe American Translators Association p.m. $14/day. To register, visit Joshua A. Price has returned to ing at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. www.aquinasmontessorischool.com or (ATA) has announced that Sandra www.campagnacenter.org or 703-549- 116th Brigade Special Troop Bri- She is the daughter of Linda Adawe 703-684-7323. Burns Thomson, a freelance transla- 0111 ext. 112. gade, National Guard Station, of Alexandria. Hansen is a 1990 tor and editor based in Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Va., after being de- graduate of T.C. Williams High To celebrate Family Involvement Virginia, has been chosen as the winner T.C. Williams High School students ployed to an overseas forward School. Month, George Washington Middle of ATA’s School Outreach Program Makda Aman and Alexander operating base in support of Opera- School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., Al- Award. Amaniel are Semifinalists in the 45th tion Iraqi Freedom. Price, a cannon Army National Guard Pvt. exandria, will hold the following ATA launched the School Outreach annual Achievement Scholarship Com- crewmember with two years of mili- Juan Parducci has graduated from activities during the month of Novem- Program in 2003 to educate students petition. tary service. He is the son of Andrea basic infantry training at Fort ber: about translation and interpreting and K. and Eugene R. Price of Alexandria Benning, Columbus, Ga. Parducci is * George Washington Middle School to interest them in these careers. To win Two Alexandria students have been and received an associate degree in the son of Juan Parducci and PTA Family Bingo Night, Wednesday, the award, participants must deliver a promoted to the top leadership ranks of 2006 from Norwich University, Florentina Chavarria of Alexandria Nov. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Gather in the presentation at the school of their choice the Air Force Junior ROTC detachment Northfield. and a 2007 graduate of T.C. Williams and submit photos of themselves pre- High School. library for a fun-filled evening of Bingo. at Randolph-Macon Academy. Junior Admission is free and prizes will be senting in the classroom. Margaret Strain, 16, the daughter of Army 2nd Lt. Gabriel L. awarded. As winner of the award, Thomson will David and Charlotte Strain, was LaMois has graduated from the Army Spec. Ericka T. Collins * SCA Bring Your Parents/Guardians receive free registration to ATA’s 49th awarded the position of Alpha Flight Army Basic Officer Leader Course at has graduated from basic combat to School Day on Friday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Annual Conference at the Walt Disney Sergeant, with the rank of cadet techni- Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. LaMois’ training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, to noon —Experience school as a World Resort in Orlando, Florida. cal sergeant. Senior Victor McKoy, 18, parents, Loyd M. and Eve L. LaMois, S.C. She is the daughter of Stephanie middle-school student! Parents/guard- the son of Yvonne McKoy, was awarded live in Alexandria. In 2003, the lieu- Beekman of Alexandria. Collins ians will have an opportunity to go to Dr. Morton Sherman, Alexandria City the position of Second Squadron Execu- tenant graduated from Bishop Ireton graduated in 2002 from Bishop lockers, transition between classes and Public Schools Superintendent, an- tive Officer, with the rank of cadet first High School, Alexandria, and re- O’Connell High School, and received attend classes with their children. All nounced that two assistant principals lieutenant. ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2007 a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Vir- parents/guardians need to sign in at the will move to different schools on Mon- from Virginia Commonwealth Uni- ginia Commonwealth University, sign-in desk and wear visitors’ passes. day, Oct. 20. Minnie Howard Assistant Messiah Lutheran Church is of- versity. Richmond. For more information, contact the Principal Mark Eisenhour will move fering pre-school for children ages 2-4. school at 703-706-4500. to T.C. Williams High School as an acad- Call 703-765-5003 or visit emy principal. Cora Kelly School for messiahelca.org for more. 36 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com At the Polls Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

From Page 3 OBITUARY OBITUARY ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No JJ020383-05-00 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Alexandria Registrar Tom Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Parkins said that the number of Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re “active registered voters” in the DAVION CORTEZ STEWART The object of this suit is to: city was artificially inflated — cre- Terminate the parental rights of Robert Bowie, ating a mathematical quandary. Photo by putative father of Davion Stewart, DOB 10/31/03, born to Deidre Stewart; approve a Does the city’s turnout represent foster care plan with goal of adoption; and enter a 75-percent turnout based on the any other appropriate orders without further notice to Robert Bowie. official statistics or an 84-percent It is ORDERED that the defendant Robert Bow- Louise Krafft ie appear at the above named Court and protect turnout reflecting the registrar’s Daingerfield L. Ashton, Sr., 92, of 421 his or her interests on or before 1/28/2009 at assessment of how many active Patterson Road, Spartanburg, SC, passed away 2:00pm on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Regional voters currently live in the city? Hospice Home. He was the husband of Louise Whatever the case, the Cloninger Ashton of the home. Mr. Ashton was Anne Elizabeth Troth, 102, a fabric buyer ORDER OF PUBLICATION first married to the late Ruth Herzberg Ashton. for thirty years, died 10/31/2008 of heart failure. Case No JJ020383-05-00 Commonwealth of Virginia

Alexandria’s volunteer election /Gazette Mr. Ashton was a native of Washington, DC Formerly of West Long Branch, New Jersey, VA. CODE § 8.01-316 officials kept lines moving swiftly and a son of the late Lewis Alexander and Mar- Ms. Troth was a fabric buyer for Walters Fabric Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic tha Ashton. He was a retired Feed and Grain for thirty years before her retirement in 1976. Relations District Court throughout the day. Broker and a member of Cannon United Meth- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re “It’s a testament to the registrar odist Church. He was a former member of the Anne Elizabeth Gibbons was born in the Flat- DAVION CORTEZ STEWART that everything seemed so effort- Former Virginia State Charleston Yacht Club. He was the last surviv- bush section of Brooklyn, New York in 1906 to The object of this suit is to: ing member of his immediate family. George Gibbons and Anne Walsh. She was Terminate the parental rights of Unknown father less,” said Harry Covert, who Delegate Marian Van eldest of four girls when her father died when of Davion Stewart, DOB 10/31/03, born to In addition to his wife, he is survived by a she was eight years old. Her mother moved to Deidre Stewart; approve the waited more than an hour to cast Landingham talks with son: Daingerfield L. Ashton, Jr. of Boiling Scranton, PA to live with a brother until they foster care plan with the goal of adoption; Springs; daughter: Sarah Ashton of Charleston, moved to Long Branch, New Jersey. It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown his ballot at Agudas Achim Syna- ACPS School Board SC; daughters and sons in law: Kimberly and father appear at the above named Court and gogue. “The line moved very member Blanche Aaron Cantrell of Spartanburg, Katrina and Cal- Ms. Gibbons married Raymond David Troth and protect his or her interests on or before vin Grier of Atlanta, GA; Lisa Ashton McCulley Married in 1931. Ms. Troth was widowed in 1/28/2009 at 2:00pm quickly.” Manness outside the of Spartanburg; sister in law: Marybelle Ashton 1973 after 43 years of marriage. Lyles Crouch Traditional of King George, VA, as well as grandchildren Rachel of Spartanburg, Rebekah Ashton-Moss Ms. Troth resided in West Long Branch, New of Seattle, WA, Charlie, Emery Ruth, and Calla- ORDER OF PUBLICATION School Polling Station Jersey for 87 years until 2004, when she moved Case No JJ019589-04-00/JJ019589-05-00 Being Absent han Grier of Atlanta, Mary Kate and Abigail to the Paul Springs Retirement Community in Cantrell of Spartanburg. Two great grandchil- Commonwealth of Virginia Alexandria. VA. CODE § 8.01-316 In a year of historic political dren, Suzanna Iris and Ava Rose, also survive Surviving are three children: Anne Patrick, Alex- cast an absentee ballot in Election him. Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic shifts, one trend has been quietly andria, VA; David Troth, Houston, TX; Thomas Relations District Court 2008 — that’s one in four city vot- Troth, New York City, and Harold Patrick of A Memorial Service will be conducted on Commonwealth of Virginia, in re revolutionizing how voters cast ers who didn’t need to stand in line Alexandria, son-in-law and 5 grandchildren: Ste- JEREMIAH ANDERSON Monday, November 3, 2008 at Cannon United phen Patrick and wife, Cathy Patrick, Reston, Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Doug Gilli- The object of this suit is to: ballots in the city — the absentee on Tuesday. VA; Mark Patrick, Arlington, VA; Approve the permanency plan submitted by land and Rev. James Johnson. The family will Kimberly Patrick, Arlington, VA; Paula Troth, ballot. In telephone calls and door- “I voted three weeks ago,” said meet friends for one hour prior to the service at DHS, to terminate the residual parental rights of Houston, TX; Benedicte Kaas, Oslo, Norway, the Tanaira Anderson(mother) to Jeremiah An- to-door appeals to voters, Demo- the Church. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on and 4 great grandchildren: Tiffany and Leah School Board member Ronnie Saturday, November 8, 2008 at St. Paul’s Epis- derson, DOB 5/31/05, and to give the right to Troth, Houston, TX; Susan and Michael Patrick, the Alexandria Department of Human Services cratic campaign volunteers were Campbell, who would otherwise copal Church Cemetery in King George County, Reston, VA. Also, she leaves a sister, Mary Virginia. to place the child for adoption. pushing voters to consider casting cast her ballot at the Beatley Li- Showler, Ocean Grove. It is ORDERED that the defendant Tanaira Anderson (mother) appear at the above named an absentee ballot. Election offi- In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made A memorial service and reception will be held at brary Precinct. “I wasn’t able to to Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Court and protect his or her interests on or Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria before 1/30/2009 at 2:00pm cials were also encouraging the vote in the primary because of the Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 10:30am. use of absentee ballots, letting black ice, and I felt this was just The family will be at the residence. commuters know that their work- too historic to miss out. So I was Obituary ORDER OF PUBLICATION Eggers Funeral Home Lewis Beavley Shifflett Case No JJ019589-04-00/JJ019589-06-00 place location qualified them to one of the many people who voted Boiling Springs, SC August 27, 1933- October 31, 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia vote absentee. At the end of the VA. CODE § 8.01-316 absentee.” Lewis Beavley Shifflett, 75, of Lucama died Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court day, 16,000 Alexandria residents — Michael Lee Pope OBITUARY Friday. There will be no formal services at this time. Commonwealth of Virginia, in re James Weeden Hernly, 65, of Alexandria, JEREMIAH ANDERSON Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 26, The object of this suit is to: 2008 after a struggle with cancer. Mr. Shifflett is survived by his wife, Maybrey Joan Shifflett of the home; sons Richard Shifflett Approve the permanency plan submitted by DHS, to terminate the residual parental rights of Reach Your Community Mr. Hernly was born in Alexandria, VA on July and wife Karen of Spotsylvania, VA, David Shif- flett and wife Sandy of Springfield, VA and John the unknown father of Jeremiah Anderson, DOB 21, 1943 to the late Harriet (Weeden) and Har- 5/31/05, born to Tanaira Anderson, and to give old Hernly. He is survived by two daughters: Shifflett of Lucama and Gregory Loving and wife You Can Have a Successful Denise of Fremont; brothers; Arthur Shifflett and the right to the Alexandria Department of Sara Cox and Lara Nesbit; along with four Human Services to place the child for adoption. grandchildren; Ethan, Mia, Sabrina, and Erin. Wayne Shifflett both of Alexandria, VA; eighteen Advertising Program that grandchildren and six great grandchildren. It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown father appear at the above named Court and Into A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home. protect his or her interests on or before Fits Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Immanuel 1/30/2009 at 2:00pm Church on the Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alex- Your Advertising Budget. andria, VA, 22304; 703-370-6555. A reception Condolences may be directed to will follow the service from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm www.joyners.net. at Chart House, 1 Cameron Street, Alexandria, ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No JJ021417-04-00/JJ021417-06-00 VA, 22314; 703-684-5080. - Commonwealth of Virginia In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: VA. CODE § 8.01-316 703-838-0302 American Thyroid Association, 6066 Leesburg Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Pike, Suite 550, Falls Church, VA, 22041-2222; Relations District Court www.connectionnewspapers.com Attn: Barbara Rath Smith, Executive Director; Commonwealth of Virginia, in re 703-998-8890 or online at www.thyroid.org. JASON POMMIER Please include a note to notify family member The object of this suit is to: daughter Lara Hernly Nesbit. Approve the submitted permanency plan, with goal of adoption, and terminate the parental Legal Notices Legal Notices Express condolences at www.colonialfuneral- rights of the unknown father of Jason Pommier, home.com born to Carla Pommier on 12/18/2001; and en- ter any other appropriate orders, and unknown NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AP- CASE BAR2008-0174 father to receive no further notice of any future PEAL OF A DECISION OF THE BOARD OF Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- hearings. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, OLD & HISTOR- tion at 634 N. Patrick St, zoned RB It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown IC ALEXANDRIA DISTRICT ON MARCH 5, APPLICANT: Church of God and Saints of father appear at the above named Court and 2008. Christ, Sixteenth Tabernacle protect his or her interests on or before 12/18/2008 at 9:00am CASE BAR2008-0175 A public hearing will be held by the City Council Request for approval of addition/alterations at of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday, 634 N. Patrick St, zoned RB November 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m., or an adjourn- APPLICANT: Church of God and Saints of ment thereof in Council Chambers, second floor ORDER OF PUBLICATION Christ, Sixteenth Tabernacle of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virgin- Case No JJ021417-04-00/JJ021417-05-00 ia on the following applications: Commonwealth of Virginia CASE BAR2008-0200 VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CASE BAR2007-0240 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Request for approval of alterations at 912 The City of Alexandria, Virginia sells surplus, Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Relations District Court Pend- abandoned, and seized vehicles via internet Parker-Gray District An appeal of the Board’s decision to take no ac- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re leton St, zoned RB auction. Visit http://www.govdeals.com/ and tion on a tie vote on a request for approval of af- JASON POMMIER APPLICANT: Sara Poindexter search Alexandria. LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ter-the-fact alterations at 900 Prince St, zoned The object of this suit is to: CASE BAR2008-0201 CL Commercial Approve the submitted permanency plan, with ======Request for approval of new construction at goal of adoption, and terminate the parental ======1123 Queen St, zoned CL Commercial APPLICANT: PMA Properties, 900 LLC rights of Carla Pommier, mother of Jason Pom- APPLICANT: Harrison Holding, LTD ABC LICENSE mier, born to Carla Pommier on 12/18/2001; A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria Fontaine, Inc trading as Fontaine Caffe and APELLANT: Townsend Van Fleet on behalf of and enter any other appropriate orders. Carla Board of Architectural Information about the above item(s) may be Creperie, 119 South Royal St, Alexandria, VA petitioners Pommierr to receive no further notice of future Review on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, obtained from the Department of 22314 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPART- hearings. 2008 begining at 7:30 PM in Council Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CON- This appeal is being held pursuant to Section It is ORDERED that the defendant Carla Pom- Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 301 King Street, TROL for a Wine and Beer and Mixed Beverage 10-107 of the Zoning Ordinance for the Old & mier(Mother) appear at the above named Court Street, Alexandria, Virginia Room 2100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, on and off license to sell or manufacture alco- Historic Alexandria District of the City of Alexan- and protect his or her interests on or before on the following applications: telephone: (703) 838-4666 holic beverages. 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Memorial Service Announced A memorial service will be held for William B. “Bill” Hurd, on Mon- day, Nov. 17, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St., beginning at 2:30 p.m. A reception is scheduled at the church following the ser- vice. Hurd died at age 93 on Oct. 25. Correction The story in last week’s edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet concerning the death of William Hurd listed his middle initial incor- rectly. It should have been “B.” Also he was married to his first wife Mariette for 36 years. They were married in 1942 and she died in 1978. Moran Wins From Page 3 wealth are entitled to keep it.” The video went viral, and bloggers tem. pounced on the remark as more “Since hiring Frank Shafroth as evidence that Democratic presi- his chief of staff, Moran’s office has dential candidate Barack Obama become much more focused on lo- wanted to “share the wealth.” cal issues in the eight congres- Standing outside the City Hall pre- sional district,” said John Alex cinct, where she is Republican pre- Golden, who was a staff assistant cinct captain, Magee Whelan ac- for the congressman from 2005 to cused Moran of helping propagate 2007. “Frank has done a great job the current financial crisis by push- of reaching out to the local gov- ing homeownership as a policy ernments and making sure that directive to people who couldn’t defense contracts are coming to afford the payments. the area.” “Maybe it’s my Scottish ances- In the closing days of the cam- try, but I just fundamentally dis- paign, Moran was videotaped at agree with the philosophy shared one event criticizing the Bush ad- by Barack Obama and Jim Moran ministration for having a “simplis- about sharing the wealth,” said tic notion that people who have Whelan. “I think it’s Marxist.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 6-12, 2008 ❖ 41 Election 2008 Obama Supporters Celebrate Victory From Page 1 February and defeated primary opponent Sen. Hillary Bordeaux, arguably the best vintage in the past cen- Clinton (D-N.Y.) in every precinct in Alexandria. Since Photos by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet tury,” said Mari Stull, the wine expert better known that time, the Obama campaign opened 74 field offices as the famous “Vixo Vixen,” after casting her ballot in Virginia and waged a grassroots campaign with hun- for the Republican presidential ticket at City Hall. “Just dreds of dedicated supporters who volunteered their like you can’t compare it to the previous vintage, you time for an Obama victory. can’t really compare John McCain to George W. Bush.” “As a younger person, I’ve had to watch my par- After an at-times grueling two-year campaign, Obama ents’ generation fight the 1960s over and over again,” won Virginia after receiving 1.8 million votes in the said Tim Fry, a 25-year-old who voted at the James commonwealth — a 52 percent victory over the Re- K. Polk Elementary School precinct. “Obama repre- publican candidate. Shortly before the primary, Obama sents a new generation, someone who will move past spoke to a lively rally at T.C. Williams High School in the left-right divide.”

P.J. Palmer-Johnson celebrates with fellow Obama sup- porters after the Democratic candidate was announced winner of the presidential election. Alexandria Presidential Returns Candidate Votes Percentage Democrat: Barack Obama 50,415 72 percent Republican: John McCain 19,140 27 percent Libertarian: Bob Barr 218 0.31 percent Independent: Ralph Nader 187 0.26 percent Write-In 184 0.26 percent Independent Green: Chuck Baldwin 81 0.11 percent Green: Cynthia McKinney 39 0.05 percent Source: the Virginia State Board of Elections

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