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Vol. 8, No. 33 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper August 16, 2012 Debatable? Mayoral race may into a one-on-one session lack extensive between Euille and Mac- one-on-one policy donald. discussions between But with a herd of 12 Euille, Macdonald city council candidates jostling for six seats, time By David Sachs will be scarce for mayoral arguments during the Oc- Voters hoping to see tober 25 debate, co-spon- Mayor Bill Euille (D) sored by the Alexandria debate Independent chal- Chamber of Commerce lenger Andrew Macdonald and Northern Virginia As- may have to settle for a sociation of Realtors. De- half-hour duel less than a bate coordinator Shari Bo- week before Election Day. louri envisions 30 minutes The Alexandria Demo- for Euille and Macdonald cratic Committee released to spar, with an hour and a debate schedule Monday a half for council candi- outlining four city council dates. But she said conver- forums. At least one — at Andrew Macdonald most two — will dovetail SEE debates | 6 Bill Euille

LOWERING THE BAR Math scores plummet ACPS Standards of Learning Pass Rates, 2011-2012 Standardized tests don’t by about 23 percent, a dive re- tell the whole story, says flecting a more rigorous test, acps average State average Compared ACPS superintendent said Patricia Wright, state su- to ’10-11 perintendent of schools. By David Sachs Morton Sherman, superintendent of Alexandria City ENGLISH HISTORY MATH * SCIENCE Alexandria public school Public Schools, said improve- students performed worse than ment is vital but tempered the their Virginia peers on stan- Virginia Standards of Learning dardized tests last academic results with cautious optimism year, according to figures re- Wednesday, citing outliers — 89.1% 84.9% 67.9% 90.8% leased Tuesday by the com- bright spots — around the dis- monwealth’s education depart- trict. 83.1% 76.1% 53.0% 82.0% ment. Concentrating on targeted Down 0.4% Down 0.6% Down 23.2% Down 1.8% Citywide, some schools grades, schools and subjects boasted higher scores, but on throughout the year paid off, * Scores reflect statewide initiative to make math tests more rigorous. average local pass rates fell he said. Cora Kelly elementary Source: VA Department of Education from the prior year in every image/ashleigh carter subject. Math rates plummeted SEE scores | 8

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Citing family medical on the home front,” Yianilos Where am I? What am I? problems, Alexandria School wrote on his Facebook cam- Board candidate Chris Yiani- paign page. Congratulations to last week’s winner, Steve Mason, who los withdrew from the race Though he described with- correctly identified the clue as the Ben Brenman Park gazebo. Friday afternoon. drawing from the race as a Yianilos, a Beverly Hills “personal disappointment,” Sponsored By: resident and District B candi- the 10-year city resident left date, said several members of the door open for a future run POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY his immediate family suffered for elected office. bouts of poor health in the past Yianilos’ departure from three months. While he did not the campaign trail leaves five Chris Yianilos discuss specifics, the 40-year- District B candidates in the old director of federal rela- hunt for three seats on school Williams. Voters in the city’s tions for Virginia Tech said all board: Kelly Carmichael center-third segment com- are expected to recover. Booz, Michael Brookbank, prise the district. “At times like these, my Chyrell Bucksell, Justin Ke- energies and focus need to be ating and incumbent Marc - Derrick Perkins

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Opponents of waterfront laid out early plans to redevelop ugly,” Ely stated via email. plan welcome residential a waterfront warehouse earlier While the waterfront rede- units, blast hotels this summer. Almost as soon as velopment plan focuses heav- the company filed paperwork to ily on the Art League’s former go before the board of architec- home along South Union Street, By Derrick Perkins tural review, critics blasted the it also touches on the North proposal. Fairfax Street office building. While debate rages around a Opponents, led by Friends City officials envision a developer’s plan to turn a South of the Alexandria Waterfront, more active Oronoco Bay Park Union Street warehouse into a demanded city officials halt in the future, said Deputy Plan- hotel, another waterfront build- any work on the project until ning Director Karl Moritz. The ing is primed for transforma- the legal battles surrounding the normally quiet park may be- MOVE IN THIS MONTH! tion into a high-end residential controversial waterfront plan come home to an amphitheater- building — with little ado. were settled. Carr Hospitality like structure, playground and Open house Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm! EYA, which is behind a slew has since withdrawn its appli- art walk. of developments in Alexan- cation, though company repre- EYA voluntarily offered to Let us introduce you to the new definition in dria and throughout the region, sentatives met informally with contribute toward beautification luxury living at Alexandria’s only new-construction wants to transform the Sheet BAR members and residents efforts, Moritz said, and will tell condominium, and discover that for a limited time, Metal Workers office building last month. prospective buyers about a pos- ALL closing costs are PAID on select homes! * at the 600 block of N. Fairfax Bert Ely, a FAW leader, said sibly enlivened park — home to *Limited time offer on select units only. See sales manager for details. St. into six stories of luxury the group isn’t concerned with concerts, weddings and family condos. A year in the making, the Oronoco project because activities — to try and head off 1 Bedroom Residences Starting from $259,900 company representatives dis- EYA is working within the possible tension between resi- 2 Bedroom Residences Starting from $354,900 cussed the project with prospec- existing zoning and choosing dents and visitors. tive neighbors last month. residential development rather The company’s cooperation Already zoned for residen- than a hotel. The building’s dis- addresses one of the city plan- 6301 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 tial use, EYA can renovate the tance from the waterfront — it ner’s early concerns about Al- TheIsabellaAlexandria.com | 703.539.5293 building with little government abuts Oronoco Bay Park — also exandria’s redevelopment-ripe involvement, such as OKs from played a role. waterfront: too much emphasis MBHomefinder the planning commission or city “Personally, I believe it will on residential growth could ef- council. be a much more attractive build- fectively privatize the shoreline. Sales by: It’s a far cry from the process ing than the Sheet Metal Work- facing Carr Hospitality, which ers building, which is incredibly SEE oronoco | 6 6 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Macdonald ‘willing to do just about anything’ for debate

Debates bate includes a mayoral com- forum. The caveat frustrated ducking a duel. man Tom Fulton. FROM | 1 ponent. Euille’s campaign Macdonald, who wants at “He has never said to us, Euille, seeking his fourth agreed in principle to another least one debate dedicated ‘We are willing to figure out term as mayor, has “no reason sations are ongoing. bout, provided it’s paired with solely to the mayoral race and a place to debate with no one to duck or not debate [Mac- Only the chamber’s de- a 12-candidate city council continues to accuse Euille of else involved,” Macdonald donald] one on one,” he said said. “We’d be willing to do Tuesday. Scheduling conflicts just about anything, any for- have deterred his commit- mat, but we’ve just got the ment, the incumbent said. run-around.” Macdonald is politicizing a E OF NOR AG TH The mayoral contest will scheduling conflict, said ADC IT E R M N R occupy a separate spot on Chairman Dak Hardwick.

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SunTrust and Access 3 are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. echoed those sentiments. She DC too was unaware of the on- Damascus Gazette -Gaithersburg/GermantownEmail Gazette comments, - Olney Gazette rants, raves going sale but said the store’s Rockville GazetteWE - SilverDO Spring. 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David DeSilva the team’s new head “My main focus is player devel- all the support Taekwondo’s format coach Monday. He replaces Corey opment and creating a sustainable in dramatic fashion throughout the day … it is single elimination, Haines, who led the Cal winning culture within the Aces or- but if a fighter loses really pushed me to the By david sachs bronze medal.” Ripken Collegiate Base- ganization,” DeSilva said in a press to an eventual finalist, ball League squad the release. “My job is to help athletes they get another chance. - Terrence Jennings last two years. improve their skills and abilities The wild ride is over Jennings’ fate rested in DeSilva, who both mentally and physically.” for Alexandria native Ter- set up a fight between Jen- the hands of the man who served as third DeSilva played collegiate base- rence Jennings, but he has a nings and Husarov. just defeated him; he need- base coach un- ball for Mars Hill College, where bronze medal in taekwondo Jennings grinded ed Tazegul, the world’s top- der Haines, he was a three-year starter and to commemorate his trip to out a close win ranked fighter in the feath- was instru- two-time captain. Afterward, he the 2012 London Olympics. against the Ukrai- erweight class, to win his mental to coached at a nationally known or- Team U.S.A. fans held nian, edging him next two bouts for another the Aces’ ganization called the The On Deck their breath when Jennings, 3-2. After fac- chance at medaling. success O’s in Charlotte, N.C., before join- a 2004 graduate of T.C. Wil- ing elimination, So Jennings waited. this sea- ing the Aces. liams High School, lost to he suddenly found The Turk eventually son, ac- Turkish fighter Servet Taze- himself competing obliged, beating Ukraine’s cording to - Evan Campbell gul in the preliminary round Hryhorii Husarov and Brit- for a bronze medal. All of the 68-kilogram class ain’s Martin Stamper, and David DeSilva, the Alexandria Aces’ new head August 9. His gold medal preceeded to win gold. That SEE jennings | 28 PHOTO/ Mark Briscoe coach, began scouting new talent immediately.

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Golf Local teen wins MAPGA Junior Crooked, Championship, Player of the Year title Painful Toes? In just three years, Not only is this Bannon’s Make Your Casey Bannon has gone best year in golf, he said it’s from a golfing novice to his first year playing a com- tournament champion. The petitive golf schedule. An Toes Happy! Mount Vernon High School avid basketball and base- senior won the MAPGA Ju- ball playing growing up, he Our NEW Wireless nior Championship at The only started golfing three Procedure is Something Woods Course at Kingsmill years ago during his fresh- Resort on Friday. man year of high school. to Smile About. Bannon, who competed But the inexperience in the boys 16-18 division, hasn’t hindered the teenag- shot a 3-under-par at the er. Bannon has competed in two-day tournament, which five MAPGA tournaments helped him clinch the Play- this summer and won four er of the Year title as well. of them. The success guar- “Obviously, it felt good antees him a tournament [winning the tournament exemption for an upcoming and award],” the 17-year- AJGA tournament, MAP- old said. “I was never really GA officials said. playing for the Player of the Year title, I just wanted to take care of business [in the - Evan Campbell tournament]. … I was really PHOTO/MAPGA Casey Bannon, who attends Mount Ver- TO FIND A SURGEON GO TO zoned in on the tournament non High School in the Alexandria sec- and am really honored to tion of Fairfax County, only started golf- win.”WA04-1002 Alexandria_Layout 1 7/11/12ing three 5:10 years PM ago Page 1

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Painting worlds/ painting’s world

“In my paintings I ask myself, ‘Is this the way the world is?’

I reshape and retool my painting experience to answer that question. But while the question begins with the world, it ends with the work itself: ‘Is this the way the world is in this work?’ The search is for the world in painting and painting in the world (painting worlds/ painting’s world). Am I in the world or is the world in me? I allude to my life, to writers’ works, to imagery, and it is my hope that this record of allusion conjures and creates the same. I am referring to text, theory, idea — but I am also finding myself already there, looking out to see in.”

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Location: George Washington Middle August 18 School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. CAMBODIAN DAY Information: Contact Debbie Harris at FESTIVAL OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET 202-285-0739 August 19 The market includes local dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables. There is free park- CLEANSE, DIET AND DETOX 532Yoga’s nutrition experts will discuss The festival will feature classical ing in the garage during market hours. super foods, juicing and diet cleansing. and folk dances, arts and crafts Time: 5:30 a.m. Please register online for the $10 class, exhibits, a live band, social Location: Market Square, 301 King St. which will explain how to nourish and dances, and food and beverages. Information: 703-746-3200 feed every cell in the body. The event is free. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. ALEXANDRIA AND THE WAR Location: 532Yoga, 532 N. Washing- Location: Ben Brenman Park, OF 1812: A TOWN OCCUPIED ton St. 4800 Brenman Park Drive Come to Carlyle House Historic Park to Information: 703-209-0049 or Information: Contact Ben Bao learn about the burning of Washington www.532yoga.com at 571-276-9630 or benbao@ and surrender of Alexandria in August comcast.net 1814. Knowledgeable historians will guide visitors through the difficulties KIM WATERS The saxophonist — encountered by Americans during what also a composer, producer and consum- has been termed “America’s Second mate hitmaker — will bring his urban offer a $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner War for Independence.” Tickets are $10 smooth jazz to Alexandria. Waters’ last or $35 dinner for two. Foodies can savor for adults and $5 for children, 5 to 12. album was titled “This Heart of Mine.” Calendar of the flavors of the city’s distinctive col- Time: Tickets are $29.50. lection of eateries — from fine dining to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Time: 7:30 p.m. casual neighborhood gems. Alexandria Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount is known for its independently owned St. To have your event considered for our calendar listings, please email Information: 703-549-2997 Vernon Ave. and chef-driven restaurants. Information: 703-549-7500 or www. [email protected]. You can also post your event directly to our Time: Various ONE LOVE COMMUNITY FES- birchmere.com Location: Various online calendar by visiting www.alextimes.com. TIVAL The 11th annual event brings Information: www.visitalexandriava. together the community to help support com to secede from the Union in May 1861. a better future of the youth. Now to December 31 Time: SEE CALENDAR | 19 Explore the experiences of Alexandrians August 17 Noon to 8 p.m. MARSHALL HOUSE INCIDENT and others who lived here during this EXHIBITION The deaths of Union Col. tumultuous time through their words, as INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PLAY- Elmer Ellsworth and secessionist James well as period photographs and collec- GROUP Children learn valuable social Jackson at the Marshall House Hotel tions items. Suggested admission is $2. skills and improve their developmental along King Street during the Federal oc- Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday skills through play. Parents and caregiv- cupation of Alexandria on May 24, 1861, through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. ers will join their child in stimulating ac- stirred patriotic fervor in the north and Sunday tivities that reinforce physical, cognitive south. This exhibit at Fort Ward features Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- and social development. The playgroup objects from the museum collection — ington St. is free. like a star from the flag which had flown Information: 703-746-4994 or www. Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon over Marshall House and loan items alexandriahistory.org Location: Cora Kelly Recreation Center, from the Mary Custis Lee chapter of the 25 W. Reed Ave. Daughters of the Confederacy — to tell August 16 Information: Contact Deatrice Wil- this notable story about the event that liams at 703-746-3430 or deatrice. launched the Civil War in Alexandria. PAWS TO READ — KIDS READ [email protected] Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday TO DOGS Kids, in first through sixth through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. grades, can sign up for a 15-minute slot GOAPELE The American soul and Sunday to read to a pal. The event is free. R&B singer broke onto the scene in Location: Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 2001 with her album, “Even Closer.” Braddock Road Location: Charles E. 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CALENDAR in Art group. Guests may find the group August 25 engaged in a creativity exercise, enjoying FROM | 15 a short demonstration or in a lively ANNUAL BAZAAR St. Joseph Cath- art-related discussion. Free and open to olic Church will host its annual bazaar, the public. featuring live entertainment, dancing, August 19 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. music, delicious food (like chicken and Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 fish dinners as well as salads), bingo SILENT AUCTION St. Joseph Mount Vernon Ave. and raffles. Catholic Church will hold a silent auction Information: Contact Millie Mateu Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring jewelry, paintings, crystal, at globaleducationsolutions@gmail. Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, silver, china and personal services. com or Katherine Rand at katherine@ 711 N. Columbus St. Time: Following both masses to 3 p.m. katherinerand.com Information: www.stjosephva.org Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 711 N. Columbus St. August 21 INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL Information: www.stjosephva.org EM AND SAFETY FAIR The goal is SHERIFF’S OFFICE ACCREDI- to provide the community with informa- SUMMER FAMILY DAYS AT TATION PUBLIC MEETING The tion on how to be better prepared for GADSBY’S TAVERN MUSEUM Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is seeking emergencies and to ensure our com- Come tour the historic tavern as Junior re-accreditation by the Commission munity is safe. The fair is free. Docents, volunteers from fourth through on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. eighth grade, share their enthusiasm Agencies Inc. As part of the onsite Location: Inova Alexandria Hospital, for history. Let kids be inspired by their assessment, the assessors invite com- 4320 Seminary Road peers as they tour the tavern and enjoy munity members and agency employees Information: Contact Angela Vigil at special performances and activities. The to offer comments at this free public 703-504-3566 or [email protected] event is free. meeting. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Location: Alexandria Courthouse, 401 134 N. Royal St. Courthouse Square Information: 703-746-4242 Information: Contact Debra Defreitas at 703-746-5027

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CIVIL WAR SUNDAY Explore the August 23 JAVA JOLT: AFRICAN-AMERI- Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War CANS AND CIVIL WAR MUSIC Sundays, a showcase of an original May WORLD SHORT STORY DIS- Friends of Alexandria Archaeology 26, 1861, edition New York Tribune CUSSION GROUP The group will will sponsor this lecture and booking detailing Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s death in discuss stories from “Other Voices, Other signing. Music was more than mere en- Alexandria; a Peeps diorama illustrat- Vistas,” edited by Barbara Solomon. tertainment during the Civil War, and no Make Your ing Ellsworth’s death; a TimeTravelers Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. one was more aware of its power than Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War Location: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch African-Americans. The event is free, but drummer boy; a diorama of a heating Library, 4701 Seminary Road reservations are required. Home Work for system constructed in Alexandria to Information: 703-746-1704 Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. warm Civil War hospital tents during the Location: Alexandria Archaeology Your Family winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded NORMAN BROWN AND GER- Museum, 105 N. Union St. Wickham musket discarded in a privy ALD ALBRIGHT These two Grammy Information: 703-746-4399 during the 1860s; and an exhibit on the Award-winning artists will come to the Lee Street site during the Civil War. The Birchmere. Norman Brown is a guitarist, PAUL AND STORM This Arlington- event is free. composer and singer who performs clas- based comedic musical duo consists Visit www.harrybraswell.com/alexandria Time: 1 to 5 p.m. sic R&B and contemporary jazz music. of Paul Sabourin and Greg “Storm” DiCo- Location: Alexandria Archaeology Gerald Albright is an American jazz stanzo. A favorite of “The Bob and Tom to learn more. Museum, 105 N. Union St. saxophonist who has sold more than 1 Show,” the pair is known for songs like Information: 703-746-4399 million albums in the United States, ac- “Nun Fight,” “Your Love Is” and “A Better cording to his website. Tickets are $45. Version of You.” Tickets are $25. August 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount PARTNERS IN ART GROUP Vernon Ave. Vernon Ave. Looking for a chance to get together with Information: 703-549-7500 or www. Information: 703-549-7500 or www. creative people to discuss art and ex- birchmere.com birchmere.com change ideas? Join a meeting of the Del Ray Artisans’ cooperatively led Partners 20 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Imagination abounds in Disney’s ‘Odd Life of Timothy Green’

Disney produces he isn’t adopted. He seems with leaves growing from his family-friendly and to have grown in the garden. legs. Makes perfect sense to charming story The movie very wisely makes me. How about you? no attempt to explain how this “You can call us Cindy “The Odd Life of Timothy happened. His new parents SEE EBERT | 21 Green” is a warm and lovely have tried everything to con- fantasy, the kind of ceive a child of full-bodied fam- their own, and ily film that is be- one desperate ing pushed aside in night they open favor of franchises a bottle of red wine and start Photo/disney and slam-bang con- (ABOVE) CJ Adams stars fusion. On a picture- making a list of in Disney’s “The Odd Life postcard farm in the the things their of Timothy Green,” play- middle of endlessly perfect child ing nationwide. should have. rolling hills where (LEFT) Jennifer Garner it is always Indian This they put in and Joel Edgerton play summer, a lovable Roger Ebert a box and bury in the Greens, a childless boy comes into the their garden, and couple surprised to sud- life of a childless couple and after a torrential downpour denly find themselves brings along great joy and and a lightning storm — why, guardians of Timothy Green, played by CJ Ad- wisdom. there’s Timothy (CJ Adams), covered with wet earth and ams, in “The Odd Life of Timothy isn’t born, and Timothy Green.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM August 16, 2012 | 21

EBERT “The Odd Life of Timo- Eating Gilbert Grape” and thy Green” is accessible for “About a Boy”), and instead FROM | 20 all but the youngest children, of being simpleminded like and I suspect their parents will too many family films, it treats and Jim,” say the bewildered enjoy it, too. It respects the in- the characters with care and Greens (Jennifer Garner and tegrity of its story by dealing concern. Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton). Timothy says with real emotions of loss and Joel Edgerton are appealing he’ll just call them Mom and parting. together as far-from-perfect Dad. Awww. This clear-eyed, It’s intelligently construct- parents, and CJ Adams has beautiful little boy has a knack ed by writer-director Peter that ability of so many child for saying tactful things but a Hedges (who wrote “What’s actors to be pitch-perfect. tendency to lack information you might think he’d know REAL ESTATE AUCTION September 8th - 2pm — for example, the difference Executive Mountain Home w/ Guest House & between the two goals in a Lake on 212±Acres Divided LIVE & ONLINE soccer game. Known as GREAT HALL The Greens hardly even attempt to explain his appear- AUCTION ance in their house. During an On Site, 1002 Saddle untimely family reunion the Creek Rd., very next day, Timothy is so Independence, direct and friendly people sort VA 24348 of accept him. Not so much Independence, VA - Grayson Co. his grandfather (David Morse, 1.800.997.2248 ~ NCAL 3936 - VAAL 580 who was a demanding parent for Jim), but certainly his lov- ironhorseauction.com able Uncle Bub and Aunt Mel (M. Emmet Walsh and Lois Smith). The supporting cast is rich The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents with not only those actors, but a welcome selection of other familiar faces: Dianne Wiest SweenySweeney Todd: Todd: The The DemonDemon Barber of Fleet StreetStreet 7/28 - 8/18 as the mean-spirited supervi- 7/28 - 8/18 sor of the local Pencil Mu- LTALTA presentspresents this this gleeful gleeful and ghoulish and ghoulish musical thriller, musical with thriller, seum, Shohreh Aghdashloo as withhaunting haunting music music and lyrics and by lyrics Stephen by Sondheim.Stephen Sondheim. This sensational This sensational story of murder and meat-pies tells the story an official of the state adop- story of murder and meat-pies tells the story of Benjamin Barker, tion agency, Ron Livingston of Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, who returns to Londonalias Sweeney after Todd,15 years who returns of being to London wrongly after accused 15 years ofof beingfalse and James Rebhorn as the son wrongly accused of false charges. Will he get the revenge he seeks? and father who own the pencil charges. Will he get the revenge he seeks? (This show contains(This show some contains adult some themes.) adult themes.) factory, and Common as the soccer coach. 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria • 703-683-0496 • www.thelittletheatre.com About those pencils. The movie is set in Stanleyville, “the Pencil Capital of the World.” Times are hard. Com- puters are making it tough on pencils, and the factory is threatened with closure. TRISTAR PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH STAGE 6 FILMS A DEBRA MARTIN CHASE/T.D. JAKES/AKIL PRODUCTIONS PRODUCTION Timothy saves the day with EXECUTIVE MUSIC EXECUTIVE “SPARKLE” MUSIC CONSULTANT R. KELLY BYSALAAM REMI PRODUCERS WHITNEY HOUSTON HOWARD ROSENMAN GAYLYN FRAICHE AVRAM BUTCH KAPLAN an inspiration from his closest PRODUCED STORY BYDEBRA MARTIN CHASE T.D. JAKES SALIM AKIL MARA BROCK AKIL CURTIS WALLACE BYJOEL SCHUMACHER AND HOWARD ROSENMAN friend, a teenage girl named SCREENPLAY DIRECTED BYMARA BROCK AKIL BYSALIM AKIL Joni Jerome, played by the transcendent Odeya Rush. She CHECK LOCAL LiSTiNgS fOR rides around with her bicycle STARTS fRidAy, AuguST 17 THEATERS ANd SHOWTiMES basket filled with brightly colored leaves, and although her origin is not mystical as Timo- thy’s is, she’s an open-hearted Alexandria, this is The Alexandria Times newspaper provides nature girl who completely our print and online readers with the most comprehensive and localized coverage possible agrees that if you have leaves Times in the City of Alexandria, with a political tint YOUR that being in the shadow of the nation’s capital growing from your calves, makes inevitable. Whether it’s a shake-up at City Hall or a new milkshake at Dairy Godmother, our at- you must sometimes spread tention is focused on Alexandria, allowing us 110 S. Pitt St. to bring you a unique mesh of city and com- your arms and lift your face to Alexandria, VA munity news that our fair and historic city on 703-739-0001 the Potomac deserves. Don’t worry Alexandria the sun. alextimes.com — we’ve got you covered. 22 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Opinion Alexandrians deserve a legitimate “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” mayoral debate - Thomas Jefferson

Political debates are as American as baseball and Independence Day. Great debates, like those between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858, are an important part of our national legacy. Individ- ual lines from debates remain in our national con- sciousness. Who can forget George Bush chastising Al Gore with “flip flop, flip flop” in 2000 or Lloyd Bentsen’s “You’re no John Kennedy” to Dan Quayle in 1988? While presidential debates are more dramatic, the concept is just as important at the local level. Debates let voters size up their choices under the bright lights. Clearly discussing the issues in public is important for local elections, which is why the Times finds it peculiar that incumbent Mayor Bill Euille is resisting challenger Andrew Macdonald’s requests for a debate separate from the four crowded city council forums. The excuses are unconvincing. On the one hand, Mayor Euille’s camp contends that he is, technically, just another member of council — his vote is worth one tally like his colleagues — and therefore a duel between the mayor and Macdon- ald should coincide with city council debates. Yet his handlers say the mayor is too busy running the city. Which is it? Is the mayor just another council member or is he the city’s leading visionary responsible for Alexan- Your Views dria’s forward progress? The city council and mayoral debates should be separate, so each contest gets the focus it deserves. Remembering Arch Hall Alexandria already runs the risk of its local elections getting swallowed by the noisy presidential contests when it was part of ‘Tunnel Town’ this fall. City leaders have an obligation to do everything possible to help our local contests receive the “Tunnel Town” because of eled, in the 1960s. Hopefully, attention they require — for the voters’ sake. To the editor: I’m writing about the the tunnel on Wilkes Street). it is still there and not demol- The unenthused demeanor of the mayor’s camp is Out of the Attic article about My dad and his family ished. understandable; it’s a time-honored political maxim Arch Hall that appeared in lived in Arch Hall a short I love your paper, espe- that an incumbent has more to lose, and an underdog your July 19 issue. time when it was on Frank- cially Out of the Attic. challenger more to gain, in head-to-head debates. As an 85-year-old young lin Street, so I took him and lady and a fourth-generation his sisters down to Arch Hall Though a possible explanation, it’s not an acceptable Alexandrian, I know a little near Mount Vernon, where it - Pat Down McAstor excuse. The candidates for mayor need their own about Old Town (also called had been moved and remod- Alexandria debate. Editor’s note: Arch Hall was moved to Lorton, where it overlooks Belmont Bay. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM August 16, 2012 | 23

Don’t arrive in Richmond speaking The Paul Ryan pick sparks a real partisan language, Mr. Krupicka debate about entitlements

To the editor: special elections that day in represent and not the party. I The best thing so far of strength, in defiance of Congratulations to Rob Virginia, with the other in only hope City Councilman in this political season their party. Unfortunately, Krupicka for winning the Norfolk for the state Senate. Frank Fannon gives Kru- happened Saturday when President Obama was un- Democratic nomination for Democrat Kenneth Alexan- picka some advice on how presumptive Republican able to reach agreement the Virginia House of Del- der will win the nomination to work across party lines presidential nominee Mitt with congress on entitle- egates’ 45th District. It is in the uncontested race and before he leaves for Rich- Romney picked Wisconsin ment reform last year when widely anticipated he will be put on the November 6 mond. If Krupicka cannot Rep. Paul Ryan as his run- the United States came to win the September 4 elec- ballot. That is the reason the learn to work with Republi- ning mate. That best thing the brink of default. Instead tion against his Republican governor chose September cans in Richmond like Fan- has nothing to do with the he spent the political capi- opponent in this heavily 4. If Mr. Krupicka goes to non works with Democrats electoral prospects of one tal from his electoral win Democratic district. Richmond with a partisan in Alexandria, his predicted party or another or the po- creating another new en- As an independent voter attitude, he is already show- victory September 4 will litical futures of President titlement: mandatory health in Alexandria, I am disap- ing he will achieve nothing mean nothing. Barack Obama or Romney care. While there is nothing pointed with Mr. Krupicka’s as a minority member in the — but it has everything to in his first three years in early attacks on his future House of Delegates that is do with the fiscal solvency office to suggest he would Republican colleagues and 68-32 Republican. of our country. deal with entitlements in Gov. Bob McDonnell for As an Alexandrian, I - Sarah Shellock Honest peo- a second term, making the special election want my elected leaders to Alexandria ple regardless it’s possible September 4. There are two work for the people they of party ac- the heightened knowledge that focus on this Social Security, issue might Medicare and convince a re- Times did right by its readers to expose Medicaid are elected Presi- not sustainable dent Obama to city’s partnership with developer in their current boldly go where formats. And he previously To the editor: At that point the conver- just mortified. no amount of MyView would not. I want to highly com- sation should have been ter- The lack of judgment on wishful think- And if Rom- mend the Alexandria Times minated until the city could the city’s part (hotels will be a ing, or dema- Denise Dunbar ney prevails, for its article on the long- offer Carr absolute assur- slam dunk) has taken all of us goguing against those with Mr. Ryan’s selection means term interaction between ance that it was possible to — Carr included — down a the courage to broach the that entitlement reform city planners and Carr Hos- build a hotel, which would bumpy road. Overall, resident subject, will make this would have to be the cen- pitality, the developer in- require a zoning change. opinion and action has seen looming disaster go away. terpiece of his presidency. terested in building a hotel Stringing everyone along support from the board of Reasonable people can It wouldn’t be enough to on the waterfront. The fact has been a mean game, and zoning appeals, an early re- disagree about the particu- talk boldly about changing that it required a Freedom it is reasonable to wonder buke from the BAR, a vibrant lars of the budget plan that direction to ensure the proof Information Act request who exactly at City Hall is citizen appeal to the rule of Mr. Ryan introduced into grams’ future solvency — to discover this only high- driving this confrontational law and the express concern the House of Representa- Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan lights the city’s determi- process. of the National Trust for His- tives. It doesn’t go nearly would also have to walk nation to remain a hidden Ms. Hamer said the dis- toric Preservation. And Alex- far enough with cuts nor the walk or face the wrath player. But it is the parallel cussions were standard andria’s historic waterfront balance the budget soon of America. process of speaking to resi- practice, but the reality is has thankfully joined the enough for me. Others may Mr. Ryan as the pre- dents in clear public view the process moved so errati- important issues for Novem- agree something needs to sumptive Republican vice and conducting concealed cally that even the best and ber’s city elections. Make no be done but think his plan presidential nominee means negotiations with prospec- most sincere recommenda- mistake, people are voting on goes too far. The point is that entitlement reform will tive buyers that has created tions, especially from resi- this issue. Mr. Ryan is one of the few be front-and-center of our roadblocks where consensus dents, have had little chance Most importantly, the people involved in national national debate for the next might have occurred. to meaningfully inform their long-term, strategic goal of politics with the courage to three months. Regardless of From a project develop- dialogue. As Tom Hulfish sustaining a waterfront that tackle this vital issue. who is ultimately our next ment standpoint, Planning pointed out at the board of adds to Old Town’s unique, I had high hopes that president, the American peo- Director Faroll Hamer is architectural review hear- small-scale ambiance — so President Obama would ple win because this issue is correct to entertain all ideas ing on Carr’s architectural we can offer an authentic use the mandate from his finally going to receive focus the city receives in antici- drawings, building hotels on experience to all visitors — large margin of victory it desperately requires. pation of raising the public historic waterfronts can be must rise to the top of ev- in the 2008 presidential good; however, what distin- a long-term embarrassment, eryone’s criteria for change. race to lead on the entitle- guishes this effort is the ex- as cities realize they made Let’s open it up, not wall ment reform issue. Great The writer is editorial tended and hidden exchange a mistake in clipping the it off. presidents — like Ronald page editor of the between the city and Carr. wings of their golden goose. Reagan and Bill Clinton Alexandria Times. During their communica- In Newport, R.I., they are - Kathryn Papp — have led from a position tion, hotels were not al- tearing the “generics” down; Alexandria lowed on the waterfront. in Savannah, Ga., they are 24 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

What olive branch? When seniors can no longer handle their affairs; To the editor: understanding when a guardian may be needed Concerning the July 26 editorial, “How not to act when The phone rings at the ting harder; he thinks I just quirements for his health, law that makes all power you get what you wish for”: Alexandria Division of want his money.” care, safety and therapeu- of attorney cases durable. Olive branch? Olive branch? Aging and Adult Services This concern and calls tic needs without the as- However, an individual What olive branch (to para- offices. A woman, tremu- like these are a weekly oc- sistance or protection of a must have the capacity to lously begins, “I’m re- currence. The office social guardian.” designate their power of phrase a former NFL coach)? ally worried about my dad. workers respond to the For instance, the indi- attorney; if not, a guard- A closer analogy would be Lately he seems more and caller with compassion and vidual may demonstrate: ian (over the health and a [Trojan] horse. Are you kid- more confused. My mom understand- disorientation safety) and/or conservator ding me? Or, to paraphrase a died about two years ago ing. They also and memory (over the estate) must be TV court judge, “Don’t pee on now, and at first, I thought explain the loss; notice- court appointed. For per- my leg and try to tell me it’s dad was just kind of sad law regarding able physical sons with fewer resources, raining.” and lonely. He seemed OK taking control and behavioral the Social Security office Look, the city (and Carr for a while, but now it’s of someone’s changes; in- makes provisions for rep- beyond that. He doesn’t affairs when ability to care resentative payees, and this Hospitality) did not offer an ol- seem to remember to go to they can no for themselves is a person designated to be ive branch; they provided noti- his medical appointments longer manage (self-neglect- the payee and manage the fication of what their intent is. or see his friends. In fact, on their own. ing); inabil- funds for the person. The mayor’s position on this is- he doesn’t usually seem to The Code MyView ity to manage If you would like to sue, through statements he has know what day it is. of Virginia Rhonda Williams property or fi- have additional informa- made and as reported in city “He forgets all of our (Article 1.1 of nancial affairs; tion on this subject, call papers, is quite clear, and noth- names, his utilities were Chapter 4 of Title 37.1) and/or inability to provide the adult services office at cut off twice and he for- defines an incapacitated for their support or the sup- 703-746-5999. ing will deter him. What the got to pay his mortgage. person as follows. An inca- port of legal dependents residents of Alexandria have I don’t think he is taking pacitated person is an adult without the assistance or wished for and deserved from his medications or eating who has been found by protection of a conserva- the get-go is a true consultation right. The house is a mess; the court to be incapable tor. Poor judgment, alone, The writer is a therapist process, not a notification. Ol- he is a mess. He is wear- of receiving and evaluat- shall not be considered supervisor for older adult ive branch?! ing the same dirty clothes ing information effectively sufficient evidence of inca- clinical services for the every time I see him. He or responding to people, pacity for the court. City of Alexandria. - Stevie Gee looks like he has lost about events or environments to There are several ways 25 pounds over the last six such an extent that the in- to assist and protect some- Alexandria months. I’ve been trying dividual lacks the capacity one who is incapacitated. to help him, but it’s get- to: “Meet the essential re- Virginia has adopted a

Planning department created its own waterfront narrative

To the editor: development should be en- gives? Apparently the city’s things more democratic. who first suggested hotels Regarding Deputy Plan- couraged along the waterfront planning and zoning depart- Based on the Times’ ear- along the waterfront. There ning Director Karl Moritz’s in the remaining opportunity ment has developed its own lier coverage, many believe are a lot of recommendations August 9 letter to the editor, parcels with commercial re- narrative, appearing in the this assertion is bunk, the in this report, including the “Hotel developer’s interest tail, restaurant, planning department was waterfront and Potomac Yard in waterfront was no secret”: arts and hotel Based on the Times’ in cahoots with Carr from Metro, that are in play today Nothing could be further from development earlier coverage, many the get-go and the water- — five years after its publi- opportuni- front planning process was a cation. During this debate, the truth in his claim that “… believe ... the planning ties targeted.” smokescreen to mask Carr’s however, residents would be the idea of adding hotels as a department was in cahoots with Carr (This docu- needs. Mr. Moritz’s false best served by having a city permitted waterfront use was from the get-go and the waterfront first raised by Alexandrians ment is avail- claim does nothing to ad- spokesman fully vetting his planning process was a smokescreen who participated in a June able on the vance the city’s credibility. factual assertions. to mask Carr’s needs. 2009 workshop …” city’s website.) We are in the midst of a The idea was promoted As Alex- political season, and I hope at least as early as 2007, ac- andria’s deputy director for 2011 waterfront small area politicians of all stripes will cording to recommendations long range and strategic plan- plan, which purports to have vigorously debate all the rec- - Tony Kupersmith from the mayor’s economic ning, Mr. Moritz should be had hotels suggested by resi- ommendations of the mayor’s Alexandria sustainability workgroup dat- aware of this recommenda- dents as part of the city’s par- workgroup as they are far ed October 27, 2007, which tion by the mayor’s hand- ticipatory planning process. more important to the direc- states: “Mixed-use, vibrant picked workgroup. So what This narrative seems to make tion of city development than WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM August 16, 2012 | 25

OUT OF THE ATTIC Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Home to one of Edward R. Murrow’s ‘boys’ [email protected] David Sachs Alexandria resident Charles residential area, south of the closely with planner Robert of “Murrow’s Boys,” a team Editor-in-Chief M. Goodman was one of the City of Alexandria, in Fairfax C. Davenport, Goodman inno- of CBS newsmen hired by Ed- Associate Publisher most influential modern vatively integrated the design ward R. Murrow, to travel the [email protected] architects working in and site arrangement of each globe reporting world events. Northern Virginia during house to take advantage of the Sevareid was the first to report EDITORIAL the mid-20th century. A topography and environmen- the fall of Paris to the German graduate of the Illinois tal conditions of the heavily Army during World War II. Derrick Perkins Institute of Technology, forested, hilly location. After Sevareid’s postwar home, Managing Editor Goodman came to Wash- occupancy of Hollin Hills be- seen in this photograph and & Reporter ington, D.C., in 1934 to gan, demand for drapery sup- located at 1226 N. Pegram St., [email protected] work at the Public Build- plies skyrocketed locally, sup- still stands and is exceptional Denise Dunbar ings Administration but posedly because of the large as an early example of an Editorial Page Editor later served as a designer expanses of floor-to-ceiling open floor plan, contemporary [email protected] with the U.S. Treasury glass used in the house design. home that seamlessly con- and the Air Transport Goodman also built several nects the exterior and interior Steven G. Artley Editorial Cartoonist Command. In that role, homes in Alexandria proper, spaces of the house. Photo/Office of Historic Alexandria [email protected] he designed the original including one for himself on National Airport. County. There he designed Quaker Lane and one for the Evan Campbell After World War II, Good- more than a dozen models for family of the noted national Out of the Attic is provided Calendar Editor man served as the main ar- a contemporary-style residen- news broadcaster Eric Sevare- by the Office of Historic & Copy Editor chitect for the Hollin Hills tial development. Working id. He had come to fame as one Alexandria. [email protected] Weekly Poll Quick Takes ADVERTISING Keith P. Staples Thumbs up to the kickoff of Thumbs up to Alexandria’s [email protected] This Week’s Poll Restaurant Week. Union Station, Marty DeVine The Alexandria which enables city [email protected] Should Mayor Bill Euille and his challenger Andrew Convention and residents to board Margaret Stevens Macdonald participate in multiple one-on-one Visitors Association trains in west Old [email protected] debates separate from city council forums? and its participating Town and head Pat Booth restaurant members are host- in any direction — usually for a Office/Classified Manager ing Alexandria Restaurant Week reasonable fare. You can catch a A. No. [email protected] from Friday to August 26. This is a train right here in Alexandria and B. Yes. great time to try a new restaurant ride the rails to New York or New Graphic Design or an old favorite at a discount. Orleans, to Beantown or Disney Bon appétit! World. My family boards the train Ashleigh Carter Art Director Last Week’s Poll about a mile from our home in [email protected] Who will win the District 45 special election — Patrice Culligan Alexandria and deboards in North for delegate September 4? Carolina, just a few miles from ALEXTIMES LLC our favorite vacation spot. Trains Thumbs up to the Washington are a great way to travel! Denise Dunbar Capitals, So Kids Managing Partner Can co-founder — Denise Dunbar Elliot Segal, the The Ariail family William Dunbar Alexandria Rede- Thumbs up to Restaurant velopment and “Week” in Alex- HOW TO REACH US Housing Authority, andria, though 110 S. Pitt St. and organizers from KaBOOM! for it really lasts 10 Alexandria, VA 22314 hosting a design day for children days — from Friday 703-739-0001 (main) Wednesday. Local kids drew their 703-739-0120 (fax) to August 26. It’s a dream playgrounds, and the final www.alextimes.com great way to check out new ven- design will include elements from ues or get excellent values at old LETTERS TO THE EDITOR their drawings. The new com- favorites. See pages 16 and 17 Send your comments to: munity playground will be built for participating restaurants and [email protected] September 13 at S.T.A.R.S. play- turn the dog days into a digestive ground at Hopkins-Tancil Court in Letters must be signed by the delight. writer. Include address and phone Old Town. for verification (not for publica- — Patrice Culligan — Denise Dunbar tion). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal at- 34 votes tacks will not be published. 26 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Concrete interior decorating advice

By Mary G. Pepitone resemble stonework, wood- to dissolve metallic shavings, work or brickwork, says Ja- which leave color deposits People are pouring on the mie Farny, spokeswoman for- that become a permanent part creativity and using poured Portland Cement Association of the concrete. concrete designs inside their spokesman, based in Skokie, “An acid stain is not a homes. Concrete can reflect Ill. topical application or paint,” personal style and need not “There’s a raw beauty to Farny says. “A concrete acid remain a cold, utilitarian, side- concrete and a rustic honesty stain can create a mottled, var- walk gray. Decorative treat- of material that appeals to iegated, stone-like look, which ments can emulate a modern homeowners,” he says. “Con- has mostly earth-tone browns, or rustic aesthetic, whether the crete also works with many reddish browns and greens, concrete is an existing slab or styles, whether a home is more with the color varying from has been freshly poured. contemporary or has a farm- one area to the next.” Concrete is one of the most house appeal.” After acid-staining the con- widely used substances on Concrete floors can give crete to give it color, certified earth, second only to water, a design solid footing. Us- concrete contractors can use with billions of cubic yards ing decorative treatments to special saws to score or en- of the material produced ev- spruce up an existing concrete grave patterns into the con- ery year. Concrete is made of floor makes the material desir- crete. The carved-out sections cement and aggregates, such able for people who are seek- are uncolored, which creates as sand and gravel. It is the ing greener building options, geometric interest or the illu- chemical reaction — called says Farny. sion of grout lines. hydration — of the cement Acid-stained concrete is Farny says concrete floors and water that causes the con- one answer for those who in new construction can be crete to harden. want to color an existing con- cost-effective, since it can be photo/portland cement association Concrete is a durable mate- crete surface. After thoroughly poured on grade. Texture can Decorative concrete is counter-revolutionary and can be custom- rial, and variations in decora- cleaning the cured concrete, a poured to fit a specific design aesthetic. tive concrete can be made to concrete contractor uses acid SEE concrete | 27 HOME OF THE WEEK Warm and welcoming historic home features plenty of charm, style

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Notice of Judicial Auction Sale Pur- Make a decision you can feel good about. suant to an Order of Sale entered in At Coverall, we make owning your own business an attainable goal. United States vs. William H. Smith, et. Alexandria Times’ al, Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-00420-CMH- Join a leading commercial cleaning franchise system in a growing IDD, United States District Court for industry. the Eastern District of Virginia, Eastern Cause of the Month District, the United States will offer to • Financing Available sell at public auction, to the highest bid- The Alexandria Times will donate a portion of every der, according to law and pursuant to • Billing & Collections Services the terms and conditions set in herein, paid display ad in August to our Cause of the Month. • Comprehensive Training the property described below: Date: Please join us in contributing to this worthy cause. September 14, 2012 Time: 09:00 A.M. • Initial Customer Base Place of Sale:4006 Belle Rive Terrace Alexandria, Virginia 22309 Opening Bid: With as low as $2000 down, there has never been an easier way to $690,000.00 Title Offered:The property August’s cause: shall be offered for sale at public auction, start a business for yourself. free and clear of all liens and interests of Hundreds of Alexandria residents the parties to this action. Description of will come together to raise Property: 6 bedroom 4.5 bath with frog. awareness and funds to support 6221 sq. ft. +/- Single Family Home and apx. .70 acre lot. five area homelessness service Legal Description: Lot TWO (2), of the providers. Activities: the Help the Subdivision known as FERRY LAND- Homeless Community Walk, live ING ESTATES, Section (2), as the same music, games, and kid’s activities appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5545 at Page 1386 to keep guests on their feet! Enjoy among the land records of Fairfax Coun- BBQ food and fun while you help ty, Virginia. AND BEING a part of the to end homelessness. Call 301-710-0444 or visit same property conveyed to [Levin Con- www.CoverallWashingtonDC.com struction Corporation] by deed recorded in Deed Book 5837 at Page 1659 among To register, sponsor, and make a difference: and change your future today. the aforesaid land records. Physical Description: Property located at 4006 Belle Rive Terrace Alexandria, Virginia 22309. Property may be inspected at: September 13 – 2PM -4PM, -One hour prior to sale -- Drive by viewing anytime. The Terms of Payment: No bid (except for bids made by the United States) shall ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK be accepted by the IRS, unless the same is accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check, in the minimum amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. Check should be made payable to the “Clerk of the United States District Court”. Be- fore being permitted to bid at the sale, Attention All Pet lovers all bidders shall display to the IRS proof that they are able to comply with this re- quirement. No bids will be received from any person who has not presented proof that, if he or she is the successful bidder, he or she can make the deposit required by the Order. The successful bidder shall tender the balance of the purchase price, in certified funds payable to “Clerk of the United States District Court”, at the office of the IRS on or before 3:30 P.M., thirty (30) days after the date the bid is accepted. In the event the successful bidder PleasePlease send your photosphotos toto defaults on any of the terms contained in no later than the Order, the deposit shall be forfeited [email protected] nono laterlater than and retained by the IRS as part of the AugustAugust 18,18, 20112012,, oror mailmail to AlexandriaAlexandria Times,Times, proceeds of sale, and the real property . ~ Cat Appreciation Day ~ shall again be offered for sale, without 110 S. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314. further permission of the Court, under the terms and conditions of the Order, or, The winningThe winning entries entries will be will printed be printed in the Septemberin the As everyone knows, August 17th is the day to celebrate in the alternative the real property shall September 1, 2011 issue of the Alexandria Times. be sold to the second highest bidder. September6, 2012 1, 2011issue issueof the ofAlexandria the Alexandria Times. Times. our feline friends. Moonbeam would like to alert The United States may bid as a creditor against its judgments without tender of ponSored y Alexandrians that the Shelter is waiving adoption fees on cash. The sale of the real property shall SponSored By: our black cats in their honor that day. be subject to confirmation by the Court. PotomacPotomac RiverboatRiverboat Company’s Upon confirmation of the sale and receipt of the entire purchase price, the Internal Moonbeam is one of our prettiest kitties, and is a charming Service PALS shall issue and deliver to “Canine Cruise” the purchaser, a deed conveying the real companion as well. She may be a fine addition to a home property to the purchaser. Upon confir- that already has a cat. mation of the sale, all interests in, liens against, or claims to, the real property that are or may be asserted by any of the Please visit the Shelter this weekend to meet Moonbeam parties to this action are discharged and extinguished. The United States reserves and her buddies. If you’re a cat lover, we may be able to the right to reject any and all bids and to introduce you to your new best friend! withdraw the property from sale. Form of Payment: All payments must be by, certified check, cashiers or treasurer’s For Further inFormation about Cat appreCiation Day, check or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make please visit the shelter at check or money order payable to the United States District Court. www.alexandriaanimals.org. *******************IMPORTANT INFORMATION***************** This is not and advertisement of a sale of seized Thank you! property. This is and information notice only regarding a sale being conducted by the Internal Revenue Service as a result of the foreclosure of an Internal Revenue The Alexandria Animal Shelter’s Service Federal Tax Lien by the Depart- Every JuneThursday 16 - Sept Evening 15 thru ment of Justice. Signature Name and Ti- Pet of the Week is sponsored by tle (Typed) J. Richard Andrews, Property SeptemberThursday Evenings 17, 2012 Appraisal & Liquidation Specialist Date August, 29, 2011 Address for information 7pm & 8pm Diann Hicks. About the Sale 3340 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403 or www.ir- sauctions.gov Phone (910)279-3981 703-628-2440 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6/12 CNS-2360954# www.diannhicks.com ALEXANDRIA TIMES 32 | August 16, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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6700 Woodstone Place 8103 Yorktown Drive Woodstone Hollin Hall Village $539,900 $879,000 2202 Fordham Drive 516 N. Greenbrier Street 4329 Loyola Avenue Fordham Village Bonair Varsity Park $624,900 $1,349,900 $775,000 SOLD! SOLD! Check out my available properties on deck…

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6931 Columbia Drive Active Bucknell Manor Active $509,900

2221 Stokes Lane 211 S. St Asaph Street Half acre level lot Old Town NEW PRICE $239,900 $4,900,000

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