Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 26 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper July 1, 2010 Job Hunters on the Prowl ‘Farm Team’ Hundreds attend Moran’s government job fair. forum to tell off the cop in public. Substitute What do you do? By Grace Powell Judging is full of lightning-speed Gazette Packet judges academy judgments, often with tremendous assembles consequences. That’s why Alexan- ary Boudreau dria General District Court Chief Mrecently left candidates for Judge Becky Moore created the her job as an Substitute Judges Academy, invit- ESOL teacher in Denver. future seats on ing top lawyers from across the “I moved here because the commonwealth to the city court- economy was so bad,” she the bench. house on King Street. Described by said. one speaker as the “farm team” of Yet after attending the By Michael Lee Pope candidates for future seats on the Federal Government job Gazette Packet bench, participants swapped hor- fair sponsored by U.S.

Photo by ror stories from the courtroom, Rep. Jim Moran on Mon- magine the scenario. You are learned about new laws that go day, she noticed there sitting as a substitute judge into effect July 1 and sung Happy were thousands of others and a prosecutor slams a Birthday to the undisputed legal in the same boat. Grace Powell I code book down while mak- dean of Alexandria, Judge Daniel “Unemployment is ing a dramatic point in a drunk- Fairfax O’Flaherty. twice what it traditionally driving case. Do you fine her? “Substitute judges with judicial is,” Moran said. The job What if some guy is hot under the education are better prepared to fair, located at T.C. Will- collar about a traffic ticket and serve well in court,” said Moore,

/Gazette Packet iams High School, served wants to use the courtroom as a See Farm Team, Page 4 as an effort to recruit more individuals into gov- ernment jobs. According to Moran, Al- Creating Human exandria has a 4.5 percent unemployment rate, Ar- Monday’s job fair at T.C. Williams High School brought lington has a 4 percent federal agencies and job-seekers together. rate and Fairfax County’s Services Trifecta unemployment rate is 4.7 percent. Greater Washington area including Evvert Jack- Representatives from 30 federal son, from D.C., who arrived with his 9-year-old City officials plan consolidation of “I keep government agencies attended the daughter. Jackson has been searching for a job telling fair including: the Bureau of Cen- since January. “You get down a little,” he said. He three departments to improve service. sus, Jail Bureau, IRS, department admitted it was nice to see individuals making an By Michael Lee Pope of State and Commerce and the Se- effort to provide jobs. of two. Does she need legal assis- them Gazette Packet cret Service. Christopher Marsh, from Alexandria, also attended tance for a domestic violence law- not to Kim Bauhs, assistant director of the job fair, he was laid off three weeks ago. suit from the Office on Women or Recruitment and Diversity at Job hunting is especially tough for Marsh since hen people walk into food stamps from the Department give USAJobs, served as key note he has Aspberger Syndrome, a condition that Wthe door of city govern- of Human Services? speaker. Bauhs said USAJobs makes social interaction difficult. ment seeking help, di- Navigating through the maze of up.” strives to make the application pro- Marsh studied sociology in college to under- recting them to the right agency bureaucracy can be treacherous, — Kim cess for federal jobs “more com- stand people better. “Average people don’t have isn’t always a no-brainer. Take the and there’s the potential that some mon sense than convoluted.” to gain a master’s to learn how to interact with at-risk child. Does he need money people might need treatment or Bauhs, to enroll in an after-school pro- services that they don’t get. That’s USAJobs By Nov. 1, changes will be made people,” Marsh smiled. to the USAJOBS application pro- After attending the job fair he said, “I got four gram from the Department of Hu- why City Manager Jim Hartmann cess. Individuals in the auditorium names, handed out three resumes and made one man Services or substance-abuse is leading an effort to combine clapped after hearing that by November they friend.” treatment from the Department of three city departments into one will no longer have to fill out the time-con- While Boudreau said she left the event inspired, Mental Health, Mental Retarda- new super-department. A name tion and Substance Abuse? has yet to be determined, but the suming KSA essay, personal statement por- Alexandria resident, Natalie, who did not want to See Consolidation, Page 10 tion, when applying for a government job. give her last name, left frustrated. “I just never Then there’s the single mother

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JOB SEARCHERS came from all over the “Just don’t give up.” Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Council Notebook News Foreclosures On the Rise

Photo by Alexandria’s not out of the woods yet. Ripples of the greatest economic crisis in a generation continue to reverberate through City Hall, and financial reports indicate foreclosures are once again

on the rise. The number of foreclosures peaked in late 2008, when Sandy Levitz Lunner global markets teetered on the brink of disaster. Since that time, a new administration in Washington pumped trillions of dollars into the economy and increased regulation has created a tighter grip on irresponsible lending. Here in Alexandria, the number of monthly foreclosures went from more than 40 to less than 20 within the first half of 2009.

But since last summer, the trend has reversed itself. According to /Gazette Packet the most recent data available, the city is now experiencing about 30 foreclosures each month. Vice Mayor Kerry Donley says the upswing is a combination of high unemployment and a long- Kaari Vasquez and her dreaded second wave of adjustable-rate mortgages. husband Lee Vasquez, who “The bad news is that we’re still double where we should be,” was not able to attend the said Donley, who has a day job as executive vice president at event, were recognized as Virginia Commerce Bank. “The good news is that we had a low Alexandria’s Foster Parents foreclosure rate to begin with.” of the Year. Also recognized In a recent report outlining the state of the city’s economy, bud- Mayor Bill Euille, Advisory Committee Members were Ginger Long and get officials expressed optimism that a recovery is starting to be- Suzanne Kratzok, Court Squires and Callie MacKenzie. Miguel Rodriguez. come visible. Sales tax collections are up compared to last year, and the average hotel room rate has increased compared to last year. But foreclosures are up for the second straight month. “Nobody wants a foreclosure, not the bank, not the lender and ‘Fostering The Future’ Sets Sail not the homeowner,” said Councilman Frank Fannon, branch manager of the Duke Street SunTrust Mortgage. “The problem is 7th Annual Event Benefits that many people just quit and never even bother calling their banker to see what can be arranged.” Fund for Alexandria’s Child

Half a Million By Sandy Levitz Lunner Since city officials launched a campaign against railroad giant Gazette Packet Norfolk Southern two years ago, taxpayers have shelled out about $475,000 to lawyers from an outside law firm that have been upporters and guests cruised the Potomac representing the city in number of venues. while dancing, dining, bidding and trying First up was the Surface Transportation Board, where attor- Sto catch a cool sea breeze aboard the neys from Kaplan, Kirsh & Rockwell tried to persuade federal paddleboat Cherry Blossom — all to help regulators to allow the local government to exercise its zoning raise funds for Alexandria children in foster care or authority over a hazardous materials facility owned by the rail- at risk of being placed in foster care. road. Strike one. The Fund for Alexandria’s Child, a targeted pro- Then the outside counsel presented the city’s case in the Eastern gram of the Department of Human Services in the District of Virginia, where Judge James Cacheris rejected Division of Social Services, was created as a way for Alexandria’s argument that it had a right to regulate when and members of the community to help provide special how often hazardous materials could use city streets. After that, services. The Fund allows children to participate in City Council members approved an appeal to the Fourth Circuit of programs that enrich their lives, such as Boy or Girl Virginia in Richmond. Late last month, Judge Robert King wrote Scouts, field trips, music or art lessons and summer WJLA News Anchor Pamela Brown helped a majority opinion for the three-judge panel that once again dis- camp. Through the fund, social workers help young- with introductions and recognitions. missed the city’s argument that Cacheris’ ruling was too narrow. sters purchase school supplies to start the year or Brown recently moved to Old Town. Meanwhile, the meter was running. Even before the appeal was cap and gown at graduation time. filed city taxpayers had already shelled out more than $350,000 A volunteer Advisory Council is the fund-raising in legal fees. The recent unsuccessful appeal added $125,000 to arm of the organization and is the group that spon- the tab. sors this and other benefit and awareness-raising “Ridiculous,” responded Cameron Station Civic Association events. The Advisory Council reaches out to indi- President Mindy Lyle. “All of this to cover themselves because viduals, businesses, faith organizations and other they were asleep on the job.” groups to join the effort for Alexandria’s children. Advisory Council members are: Raymond Kulisch, Chair; Court Squires, Sponsorship Chair; Roger No Fireworks, Please Branstiter, Allison Goodhart; Sue Goodhart; Jane Hold your fire, Alexandria. That’s the message from the Alex- Hughes; Sheri Macatangay; Callie MacKenzie; Ashmi andria Fire Department, which issued a press release this week Patel; Ashley Queen-Monterio; Thar Roeung; Suellen reminding city residents that it’s unlawful for any person to store, Savukas; Nancy Van Gulick; Mary White; Cicely sell or explode fireworks within the city limits. Woodrow. That means lighting a sparkler or setting off a bottle rocket is a To get involved or to make a tax-deductible con- Gene Chis of Williamsburg, mother of DHS class one misdemeanor in Alexandria, punishable by a $2,500 tribution, call Coordinator of Community Services Director of Social Services Suzanne Chis, fine or a 12-month sentence. Suzanne Kratzok at 703-746-5663. won an iPod Touch in the raffle. Correction Variety of City Fees To Increase Effective July 1 Last week’s issue reported that City Attorney James Banks This month, the City Council $1.75 per hour, in all parking dents (effective Aug. 1): said it was impossible to calculate the cost of the legal bills in- voted to increase fees in several zones From $2.50 to $3 for trips within volved in ongoing litigation against Norfolk Southern at press City departments. Examples of A $5 fee increase for City trash the City and up to 5 miles outside time. The assertion should have been attributed to Communica- these increases, which will be ef- and recycling collection for resi- the City tions Director Tony Castrilli. fective on July 1 (except for the dents who receive these services, From $2.50 to $4 for trips with — Michael Lee Pope paratransit fare increase begin- for the acquisition of new and a length of 6 to 10 miles; $5 for ning Aug. 1), include: improved recycling bins 11 to 15 miles, and $6 for 16 miles Parking meter rates: from $1 to DOT fares for paratransit resi- or more www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 3 News

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Alexandria District Court Judge Becky Moore hosts the second annual “Institute for Substitute Judges” Monday afternoon, June 28, in Alexandria. Assembling Judicial ‘Farm Team’ From Page 1 in the future.” who hosted the first substitute judges academy back in January. “I think it’s im- SOMETIMES SPLIT-SECOND judicial portant to have as much judicial education decision-making can have drastic conse- for the substitute judges as possible.” quences for years and decades to come. Lesson one: Learn the law. And starting Attorney Jim Clark recalled a routine mari- this week, there are a whole lot of new ones. juana case where the defendant wanted to It’s part of the annual ritual in Virginia, waive counsel. He figured a night or two in when the actions of the General Assembly jail was the path of least resistance, but session earlier in the year becomes the law Clark warned the pinch-hitting courthouse of the land. Starting this week, sending gang to consider the bigger picture. spam e-mail messages is a crime and com- “Gee, maybe I don’t have to tell my par- munity centers are now consid- ents,” Clark recalled the de- ered gang-free school zones. fendant explaining. “That can One of the more challenging “I think a come back to haunt people 10 new laws for the courts to con- healthy dose years later.” sider is a new code section that Sometimes, judges make outlaws sending obscene text of common the wrong decision. This is messages. what happed several years “I think that one is probably sense carries ago in Alexandria, when a unconstitutional,” said attorney teacher was killed after a pro- David Oblon, whose law part- the day.” tective order was denied. ners include House Majority — Commonwealth’s Commonwealth’s Attorney S. Leader Moran Griffith (R-8) Attorney S. Randolph Sengel told the in- and House Courts of Justice stitute participants that no- Chairman David Albo (R-42). Randolph Sengel body wants to see their name Oblon spoke to the institute in a headline as the judge who about the raft of new laws, touring a legal released a defendant on bond before he landscape that included everything from the commits a murder. sublime to the ridiculous. Wearing a mask “The most serious cases are the easiest to during the commission of a felony is now a figure out. The more difficult cases are not crime, although cold weather is not one of as serious ones, like petty larceny or tres- the considerations that should be taken into pass,” said the elected prosecutor. “I think account. People can carry concealed a healthy dose of common sense carries the weapon into bars, although they are not day.” allowed to drink while packing heat. Then Moore spoke to the institute about ethics there’s a host of new exemptions that Oblon in the courtroom, presenting a series of situ- called “exemption creep,” including allow- ations that the group is likely to consider ing people with suspended licenses to drive while wearing the robe. Human nature be- to church and adding the death penalty for ing what it is, Moore said, Virginia’s court- those who kill a fire marshal and auxiliary rooms are full of boorish behavior and police officers. short-tempered litigants. She suggested de- “This is death-penalty creep because ev- escalating tense situations by taking a break ery other group is going to step forward and or lowering the volume. say they deserve the exemption,” said “I’ve noticed that the quieter I get,” she Oblon. “I would expect to see more of this said, “the more well-behaved they become.”

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6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Business Matters Business Whiskey By George Build it, and they will chug. George Washington knew it was true. Now the Mount Vernon Estate is going to fulfill Love Stories over a Lifetime Washington’s goal of launching a profitable distillery on Dogue Creek. This is where 471 bottles of George Washington Rye Whis- King’s Jewelry key are waiting for the open market, hitting the retail market this week. But don’t expect the Father of Our Country to put Jack celebrates Daniel’s out of business any time soon. “There are a lot of nice people in Kentucky who make very good 55 years in products,” said Dennis Pogue, vice president for preservation at Mount Vernon. “We never envisioned ourselves as jumping into business. the alcohol business, but it’s something that people are naturally interested in.” By Sandy Levitz Lunner The reconstructed buildings have been open to visitors since Gazette Packet 2007, after the ruins of Washington’s once thriving gristmill and distillery had been transformed into an educational museum and nce upon a time, there gift shop. Almost immediately, the buzz began to build. When was a young man who will whiskey be available in the gift shop? Hundreds of visitors O used to sell shoes. Un- left names and phone numbers in anticipation of purchasing the til, one day, the nice owner of a first batch. new jewelry store offered him $10 “It’s as much like Washington’s whiskey as you can possibly get more to come work for him. Soon, today,” said Pogue. Photo by Sandy Levitz Lunner /Gazette Packet a love-struck couple walked into Brad Bradford chats with bride-to-be Kimberly as she and the new jewelry store and over to friend Dominique gaze at her new ring. Unanswered Questions the young salesman who sold What happens when an area gets 6,000 new employees? Some them an engagement ring. A Bradford. He soon discovered that Details say a business boom. Others say a traffic nightmare. Somewhere month or so later, he sold them old inventory isn’t worth much. their wedding bands. And they all Everything in the store was out of 609 King Street in the middle is the United States Army, which is currently con- 703-549-0011 structing the massive Washington Headquarters Service at the lived happily ever after. date and it was all his former www.kingsjewelry.net intersection of Seminary Road and the Shirley Memorial High- But, the story doesn’t end there mentor’s taste. Bradford ended up Hours: Monday-Saturday, because this isn’t some fairytale. selling the entire inventory for 10- 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., closed Sunday way. “It’s going to bring more business to the area, but at this nd th It’s a real-life love story that cents on the dollar and pretty Appraisals: 2 and 4 Tues. every point it’s difficult to quantify how much,” said Alexandria Cham- month from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ber of Commerce Chairman Charlie Banta, general manager of started 55 years ago. That’s when much started from scratch updat- First come, first served. the neighboring Hilton Mark Center. “I’d love for them to all eat the Bier family turned an old ing the stock, trusting his instincts in my restaurant, but I’m also a realist.” movie theater into King’s Jewelry on what would sell. “We’d known each other for Banta is looking forward to getting more details about what on King Street in Old Town. The A huge step forward for years,” said Cathy Bradford, a kind of retail the Pentagon annex will include. Will it have a PX? salesman was Norman “Brad” Bradford was when the store was hometown girl whose family had How many seats will be in the cafeteria? Will the new federal Bradford. And Jim and Cathy Fos- granted a Rolex franchise. He says operated a restaurant in Old Town. building include restaurants and a Starbucks? Those are just a ter were the young couple. he pursued Rolex for several years “We complement each other. few of the unknowns, adding to confusion created by a vague “He was just a kid when I and is now one of about only 2500 When I started working with Brad, transportation master plan issued by federal officials last month. bought Cathy’s engagement ring,” Rolex dealers in the U.S. And while I had an accounting background. “It’s so general, it really didn’t address much of anything,” said Jim Foster reminisced he’s quite proud of that coup, he’s I deal with the insur- Councilwoman Del Pepper, referring to the transportation plan. during a telephone in- ance, advertising, office “What it did have seemed like such Band-Aid solutions it wasn’t terview. “We’ve always “We’ve always dealt with Brad work and books,” she really anything that was going to make ends meet here.” dealt with Brad — for said. 55 years. It’s special af- — for 55 years. It’s special after But she pitches in on ter all these years to be the sales floor when Restaurant Bubble able to stay with the all these years to be able to stay things get busy there. Is lower King Street experiencing a restaurant bubble? same merchant. It’s part of the philoso- Unsurprisingly, opinions are divided. Some are concerned about “I think we’re prob- with the same merchant.” phy at King’s Jewelry. new restaurants opening in former retail locations, including the ably the oldest continu- — Jim Foster “We’re all skilled in a old Discovery Channel Store and the now-defunct Olsson’s Book- ing customers,” he side job here. When the store. This camp includes former Old Town Civic Association Presi- added. store does well we all dent Poul Hertel, who says a speculative bubble in restaurants Bradford says he was destined also quick to point out that King’s benefit.” could diminish the vitality of the city’s retail segment by crowd- for retail. Jewelry offers a wide selection of The philosophy seems to be ing them out. “It is likely to be taking place already,” Hertel wrote “I used to go to school for a half fine watches starting at $100. working out well not only for the in a letter to city officials about the issue. day and work for a half day,” he In fact, when it comes to owners but the staff, too, since Not everyone agrees. When asked for a response at a Chamber recalled. giftware, King’s Jewelry pretty everyone that works at the store of Commerce gathering this week, Alexandria Restaurant Com- “It was a good deal for me. I much covers all the bases — jew- has been there for many years. mission founder Jay Palermino dismissed the concerns as over- wasn’t that good at learning from elry, of course, but also Italian ce- The Bradfords say it’s like fam- blown. “Get over it,” he said with a smile. “I don’t see any kind of books, but I seemed to have a ramic serving items, silver, qual- ily. And in some cases it really is. imbalance on King Street.” knack for selling.” ity frames, heirloom-quality baby Even Bradford’s daughter works at He learned about jewelry on the items — even free gift wrapping. the store. job — hands-on learning from “Anytime we need a gift,” Cathy Another equalizer that’s helped New Laws Moritz Bier who was like a father Foster piped in during the phone keep King’s Jewelry in business for It’s July, and that means one thing in Virginia — new laws. A to the young apprentice. As time interview, “a baby gift, a wedding 55 years is that no one works on host of new legislation took effect this week, including a number went on, Bradford says Bier kept gift — Brad’s always had a great commission. of important new changes for businesses. The list includes tax relinquishing more and more of idea, and everyone’s always kept “I find that people who work for credits for “green jobs,” expanded eligibility for enterprise zones the day-to-day duties to him. the gifts as a treasure, passing it a commission can get overly ag- with high unemployment rates and incentives to attract “I was always doing it under his down to their children. Even our gressive,” Norman Bradford said. moviemakers to Virginia. And don’t forget about the new Major guidance,” Bradford said. “He was son bought an engagement ring “So, someone who comes in to get Employment and Investment Project Site Planning Grant Fund to kind of grooming me to take over. from Brad for his fiancée.” a watch battery changed gets the encourage large businesses move to Virginia and create jobs. When I bought the store from the same service as someone who’s “We have a great story to tell as a business-friendly state, and Bier family in ’78, I just thought IT WAS in the summer of 1986 buying a diamond ring. Everyone the best place to do business, visit and film a movie,” said Secre- I’d be the new owner, not make that another Cathy became part of does what they need to do to make tary of Commerce Jim Cheng in a written statement. changes.” Bradford’s story when she joined our customers keep coming back.” — Michael Lee Pope However, the day he took over him at the store and later became One of those customers is Alex was a bit of an awakening for his wife. See A Place, Page 23 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 7 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

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Newspaper of Alexandria An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Summer Fun, Safely to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Enjoy your summer fun, including our features by a combination of growing ridership on key Alexandria, Virginia 22314 holidays and a drop in funding. At presstime, NEWS DEPARTMENT: the organization was counting up donations To discuss ideas and concerns, on places to go with great beer selections, but Call: 703-778-9410 to be sure they would be able to offer the ser- e-mail: plan ahead; SoberRide needs more sponsors. vice this year. [email protected] Last Independence Day, 331 people in the Steven Mauren Washington-metropolitan area used the area’s Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] his week’s Gazette includes Sum- One safety net for those who might find SoberRide program as opposed to possibly driv- mer Fun pages, with information themselves in the unfortunate position of ing home drunk. Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-778-9437 Tabout waterparks, local baseball drinking without a safe way home is the Wash- A 60 percent increase in use of the program [email protected] and golf, places to watch the re- ington Regional Alcohol Program SoberRide. since 2008 combined with a 35 percent de- Steve Hibbard maining weeks of World Cup Soccer, highlights Washington Regional Alcohol Program crease in corporate underwriting is threaten- Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 of coming Independence Day events and, yes, (WRAP), has offered free cab rides home on ing the free cab ride service to prevent drunk [email protected] a map of places to go that offer great the Independence Day beginning at 10 driving. Jon Roetman beer selection. Enjoy. p.m. July 4 and continuing until 6 a.m. Behind SoberRide’s services is a three-per- Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 Editorial [email protected] By week’s end, you’ll find the listings the following day as a way to keep lo- son charitable organization (WRAP) paying a and stories from all of our papers online at cal roads safe from impaired drivers during this projected $73,000 in cab fares this year alone. ADVERTISING: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com under Sum- traditionally high-risk, holiday period. During WRAP relies on corporate sponsorship to off- To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and mer Fun. this 12-hour period, area residents celebrat- set these costs, but the recent downturn has 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. That said, we know that Independence Day, ing with alcohol could call the toll-free SoberRide contributed to the drop in funding. Display ads 703-778-9410 like Halloween and Saint Patrick’s Day, is a phone number 1-800-200-TAXI and be afforded WRAP is actively seeking contributors to Classified ads 703-778-9411 holiday that coincides with a higher rate of a no-cost (up to a $ 50 fare), safe way home. bridge SoberRide’s $31,000 shortfall. Employment ads 703-778-9413 drinking and driving. When you head out for Founded in 1982, WRAP is a public-private Call 800-200-TAXI for a free carbide (up to Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 your celebration, plan ahead, arrange for a partnership working to prevent drunk driving $50 fare) home if you need it on July 4. [email protected] designated driver, or choose to abstain if a and underage drinking in the Washington- See www.wrap.org for sponsorship opportu- Jane Hughes designated driver isn’t available. metropolitan area, but its work is endangered nities and information on how to contribute. Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Tara Lloyd Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 “destruction crews” tear up my beloved side- haps the most unexpected annoyance of all [email protected] Restless in walks, or ponder the fate of the trees and the began last week, when the construction activ- birds as the bucolic enclave is demolished, but ity started to interfere with my television re- Andrea Smith Alexandria Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 the “revitalization efforts” still affect me, and ception. I have a digital converter box; I sus- [email protected] To the Editor: in ways I did not imagine. Some days, and pect the same issues may apply to those with Barbara Parkinson When I moved out of Mark Center in Janu- which ones are unpredictable, it takes me 15 satellite dishes or outdoor antennas. When Employment Advertising ary, I thought that I had put all my troubles 703-778-9413 minutes to get from my home onto 395 S, to “viewing” the daily taping of my 12:30 p.m. [email protected] behind me. After over a year of dealing with say nothing of the nightmare it has become to soap opera, I would get either the first half of the inept post-Winkler management, I moved attempt to cross over several lanes of Semi- the show, or the second half hour, clearly de- Publisher to the other side of the 395 Interchange, off nary Road to patronize the closest branch of pending on when the workers took their lunch Jerry Vernon Seminary Road East. Better location, much my bank at Southern Towers. More often than break. And contingent upon where their equip- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm nicer landlord. “Home” at last. But alas, that not, there is already a substantial back up, and ment was placed at any given time, one or more may not be meant to be. Editor in Chief not necessarily in rush hour traffic, and the channels were pixilated or completely blacked Steven Mauren Sure, I now no longer have to watch while Army has yet to take up residence. But per- out. To borrow from the name of that disrupted Photography: Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer daytime drama, this latest encroachment has Art/Design: definitely made me “Restless,” perhaps enough Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, to exit the City of Alexandria altogether rather John Smith than witness and affirm the desecration and Production Manager: hollowing out of the character of this once pas- Jean Card toral section of town. Editor Emeritus: Mary Anne Weber Karen Ann DeLuca Alexandria CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: Mandated Ann Oliver CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Beautification? Peter Labovitz President/CEO To the Editor Mary Kimm Beautification caught my attention in Linda Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Couture’s letter to the editor, Alexandria Ga- 703-778-9433 zette, June 24, 2010. So, here is my question: [email protected] Is it conceivable to establish a city ordinance Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President in Old Town mandating the sweeping and prun- [email protected] ing of sidewalks as a collective contribution by Wesley DeBrosse residents during a time of budget deficits and Controller reduced city services. Such a communal effort Debbie Funk as part of an overall beautification of our his- National Sales, 703-778-9444 Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet [email protected] toric landmark could become a source of pride Happy Birthday and commitment in an ongoing effort to show- A Connection Newspaper The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly Retired Alexandria District Court Judge Daniel O’Flaherty is feted with a case our treasured heritage. to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that do not birthday greeting and cake at the second annual Institute for Substitute Unfortunately, the ill-conceived design by the wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to Judges on Monday afternoon, June 28. Judge O’Flaherty celebrated his Chamber of Commerce and garden organiza- [email protected], and the 85th birthday last weekend. tions to enhance tree wells with thirsty little distributor will be notified to discontinue service. See Letters, Page 9 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 8 “Foster Care System Needs More dren — they are, however, more dren with their birth parents. Al- gued that only adults suffer when flowers on massive soil buildups Parents” a better headline would likely to be poor. A child welfare exandria only even claims to be their children are taken and we without surrounds is already dis- be “Foster Care System Needs to system that routinely confuses trying to reunite 18 percent. And have to “err on the side of the integrating and the next heavy Take Away Fewer Children.” poverty with neglect, and one that more than a quarter of Alexandria child.” After all, it was less than a rainfall will decimate their efforts According to the story, 161 Al- is not immune from the racism foster children have a case “goal” decade ago that Katelynn Frazier leaving us with messy sidewalks exandria children are now in fos- that is a sad part of American life, that involves no permanent fam- died after being left in an abusive and waste. Tedious daily watering ter care. When compared to the will have statistics like those seen ily at all, compared to eight per- home. In fact, there probably is no — unless done by volunteers — total number of impoverished chil- here in Alexandria. cent with that dismal goal nation- phrase in the child welfare lexicon adds to labor cost and complicates dren in the city that’s a rate of Other alarming data belie the wide. That may explain why Alex- that has done more harm to chil- this unfortunate effort. placement 17 percent above the gooey rhetoric from those quoted andria also has one of the worst dren than “err on the side of the Christa Annett national average and nearly 50 in your story about the system sup- records in the state for the length child.” And holding too many chil- percent above the state average. posedly wanting to keep families of time children remain trapped in dren in foster care actually makes So either Alexandria is a cesspool together. Nationwide, child wel- foster care. tragedies like the death of To Market, of depravity with vastly more child fare systems claim to be trying to Of course, some might assume To Market … abuse than the rest of the state or reunite 49 percent of foster chil- all this is good news. It’s often ar- See Letters, Page 25 the nation — or Alexandria is tak- To the Editor: ing away far too many children The Four Mile Run Market needlessly. opened with some wonderful ven- Contrary to the common stereo- dors and products. All the people type, most parents who lose their are extremely helpful and nice. children to foster care are neither The Market needs more custom- brutally abusive nor hopelessly ers so it will attract more vendors addicted. Far more common are and products. And more custom- cases in which a family’s poverty ers. So go next Sunday and buy, has been confused with child “ne- buy, buy. Take your neighbors and glect.” Several studies have found friends and family. There is plenty that 30 percent of America’s fos- free parking next door. ter children could be home right Mt. Vernon Avenue and South now if their parents just had de- Glebe (4109 Mt. Vernon). I have cent housing. And single parents, no financial interest in this ven- desperate to keep their low-wage ture. Just want to see small busi- jobs when the sitter doesn’t show ness prosper in Alexandria and like may have to choose between stay- to eat fresh, healthy, good-tasting ing home and getting fired, or go- food. Join me. ing to work and having their chil- Joe Schramm dren taken on “lack of supervision” Alexandria charges. The confusion of poverty with Don’t Confuse neglect can be seen in another sta- tistic: Black children represent 26 Poverty with percent of the total child popula- tion in Alexandria. Yet the story Neglect notes that more than 64 percent To the Editor: of foster children are Black. Black Though your story about foster parents are no more likely than care in Alexandria is headlined white parents to abuse their chil- Neighborhoods Juilliard. Taylor Run George Edward has just come back from conducting a symphony CAMPAGNA APPOINTED in South America; he goes next to Our neighbor Mickey Campagna the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. of Park Road has been appointed As I look back 40 years I see to the Board of Equalization, the teenaged George Edward playing body which handles complaints his violin for Shuter’s Hill Jr. Play- about unfair appraisals of property ers as they put on a show to raise in Alexandria. money for Children’s Hospital. Dermot Mulroney, now a movie CAT INNOCENT star, was in the show, as was Amoret Bell Bunn of Melrose Pamela Wiener. Street has returned from a 2-day hospital stay for treatment of a cat WIENER TRIP bite. She wants it known that her Sandy and Larry Wiener have cat Fleix, 10, is not to be blamed. had a memorable trip to “It was really all my fault,” she Edinburgh and London. They vis- says. “I should have let go of him ited Pam, now Dr. Wiener, and sooner.” granddaughter, and the Scotch Whisky Museum in Scotland. STELLUTO NEWS In England they visited Arlene Stelluto of Carlisle Drive Brighton, the National Theatre, has been joined for a visit by her and saw a murder trial in the Old sister Roberta Baver. She also was Bailey. glad to have a visit from son “It looked just like Rumpole,” George Edward Stelluto, noted according to Sandy. musician now based in New York City where he is on the faculty of — Lois Kelso Hunt www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 9 News City Officials Plan Consolidation of Three Departments From Page 1 effort would merge the Office on Women Department of and Department of Human Services and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Re- Human Services tardation and Substance Abuse. Staffing: $233.5 “The goal is that there is no wrong door,” ❖ At-Risk Children: $12.7 million said Assistant City Manager Debra Collins. ❖ Early Childhood Development: $10.2 million ❖ Child Welfare Services: $10.1 million “Whether people present at St. Asaph or ❖ Aging and Adult Services: $5.4 million Beauregard or Mount Vernon Avenue, we ❖ Photo by Public Assistance: $4.7 million can help people deal with their problems.” ❖ JobLink: $4.3 million ❖ Community Services: $3.4 million ❖ Leadership and Management: $3.3 million THE EFFORT has already been in the ❖ Fund for Human Services: $2 million works for years. Back in February 2008, Michael Lee Pope ❖ Youth Services: $580,000 Collins was promoted from director of the Department of Human Services to assistant Department of Mental city manager. Her new job profile gave her a supervisory role over the Office on Women Health, Mental and the Department of Mental Health, Men- tal Retardation and Substance Abuse. This /Gazette Packet Retardation and summer, she’ll be working across agencies Substance Abuse to create an implementation plan that Staffing: 334.6 would combine all three departments for ❖ Adult Mental Health Services: $8.8 million next year’s budget. ❖ Intellectual Disability Services: $5.8 million “This is not a budget exercise,” said ❖ Substance Abuse Services: $5.5 million ❖ Collins, adding that layoffs are not a part Leadership and Management: $4.2 million Since the economic downturn began in 2008, the waiting room at the ❖ Child and Family Treatment: $2.5 million of the preliminary plan. “It’s an effort to city’s Department of Human Services building on Mount Vernon Avenue ❖ Prevention and Early Intervention: $1.9 million create a continuum of services so that noth- has seen a steep increase in the number of people applying for help. ❖ Jail Services: $1.2 million ing happens in isolation.” ❖ Emergency Crisis Response: $968,000 Those who offer treatment and services taken efforts to combine their mental health say the consolidation effort could take ad- treatment options with social-service pro- GETTING THE RIGHT services wouldn’t Office on Women vantage of the economy of scale created by viders. Perhaps this is why Alexandria’s per be an automatic benefit to the consolida- Staffing: 19.4 the larger size and scope. When there are capita spending for mental health is more tion. Part of the reason that the Office on Crisis Intervention and Advocacy: $1.1 million multiple points of entry for clients, they than twice as much as Arlington. Consoli- Women was created in the 1980s was that Leadership and Management: $289,000 might not end up getting all the services dating the three departments would also cut other departments were not offering ad- Community Education and Awareness: $197,000 Youth Services: $191,000 they need. But if the city were to create a down on overhead, with three agencies equate counseling, legal support and crisis single point of entry for all the social ser- spending a combined $7.8 million on lead- intervention. Del. Charniele Herring (D-46) vices, the efficiency could result in broader ership and management. City officials say is among those who say that the newly con- coverage by the Alexandria government. moving toward a single-point of entry could solidated department must be careful not abuse. “There’s no need to duplicate services, “It always helps if everybody knows what simplify administration and offer more ef- to blur the lines too much. but it’s important to keep a separation between everybody else is doing,” said Mary Anne ficient service. “My concern is that we don’t confuse the domestic violence and mental health.” Weber, chairman of the Community Services “We don’t want people to get lost in the need for mental-health treatment with the Employees of the three departments will Board. “The idea is that people are more cracks,” said Claire Dunn, coordinator of need for domestic-violence services,” said Her- be hearing more about the consolidation likely to get what they need.” domestic and sexual violence programs. ring, who was recently appointed to a state plans during an upcoming staff meeting, Arlington and Virginia Beach have already “This will help make sure people get the commission on mental health and substance when preliminary operational details will Obituary services they need.” be announced. Patricia Edith Itzig-Heine Patricia died on Tuesday, June 22,

2010 following a brief cardiac-related Photo by illness. She was born in Alexandria, Va., on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1934. She is survived by her husband,

LaShawn Avery

Edwin and children Peggy, Karen, Photo by Robin, Jay, Tim, and Tom; five bonus children: Henk, Alex, Tina, Judy, and Edwin and their families.

LaShawn Avery She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Margaret /Gazett Packet Zimmerman, sister Joyce Een, and brother Warren “Buddy” Zimmerman. She leaves behind 33 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, plus many /Gazett Packet dear friends. As a wonderful, kind, generous, patriotic, and loving wife and mother, her family, Elvis, baseball, Designer Show and our great Nation were four things Jewelry designer Mia Katrin that she held most dear in her life. displays the hearts of gold A special time of remembrance was A crowd enjoys the live entertainment during the necklace during the jewelry held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Day of Music Del Ray Music Festival outside Mt. Vernon Recre- designer trunk show at the Gold Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Va. on ation Center on Saturday, June 26. Works jewelry store June 11-12. Saturday, June 26. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 11 Early Spring News Spring Clearance Blooming Benches, Fountains, 25%25% Perennials, Azaleas & Book Signing Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees Andrea Montalbano, the author of Patios, Walls “Breakaway” (a young 60-75%60-75% Walkways adult novel), spoke Paver Driveways and signed books at OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More Duncan Branch Library in Alexandria, on Wednesday, June 9, to a crowd of 50 fans. On FREE Friday, June 11, she Landscape & appeared nationally Hardscape on the “Today Show.” Estimates Landscape Design Services Available Herbs & Vegetables Stone Masons & Bricklayers 30% Off on Staff Shredded Hardwood Mulch No Sub-Contracting $3.39 We’re proud of 3 cu. ft. their craftsmanship 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) 703-573-5025 Open 8-7, 7 days a week

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Photos by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet The wave pool is Cameron Run Regional Summer Fun Park’s biggest attraction.

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Youth sailing classes are offered through the summer at Washing- One of the ways to beat summer’s heat. ton Sailing Marina and Belle Haven Marina. For information on the Washington Sailing Marina on Umbrellas give Daingerfield Island, visit visitors a respite www.washingtonsailingmarina.com from the sun. For information on the classes held at the Belle Haven Marina, visit www.saildc.com. Great Waves Miniature golf is avail- Of Cooling Off able for those who want to practice their putting For those seeking refuge from the unforgiving skills summer sun, Cameron Run Regional Park in Alex- andria provides a number of recreational activities for families, including the chilly Great Waves Wa- ter Park. Backed by four-story-high water slides and a wave pool, this park offers splashes of fun in a great location right off the beltway on Eisenhower Avenue. Cameron Run also features a miniature golf course and a nine-station batting cage. Because of its smaller size than other parks rou- tinely attended by Alexandria-area families such as Six Flags or Kings Dominion, Cameron Run is a well-kept secret for some. Do not let the smaller scope be a deterrent, however. The park provides nearby entertainment at a relaxed price for an in- expensive fee. For $17.50, Cameron Run patrons can enjoy all-day, unlimited use of the water park, miniature golf course, and batting cage. Cameron Run Regional Park is located at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria. For more informa- tion about the park, visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ cameron_run or call 703-960-0767. — Alexander Slippen Youngsters — and adults — line up for the water slide. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 13 G

G REUNIONS An inspiring selection of gifts and antiques displayed with seasonal flair. A memorable Americana The Wanderer is planning a small collection of gifts and antiques fete for one of his favorite holidays, July the 4th . . . arranged with an artistic just an intimate gathering on the bank of the Potomac touch. Like being in someone’s with friends of all ages. Being in our historic port city on beautiful home. this very American holiday makes him swell with pride. 1709 Center Plaza, Fairlington. So, let the poor unfortunates that are beach bound fry in 703 971-8161 traffic. The Wanderer is happily collecting party favors from our more patriotic shopkeepers. And staying home. D A C

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THE VIRGINIA B SHOP Interesting assortment of paraphernalia, mostly from our fair state. Great for out-of- town gifts. 104 S. Union Street, 703 836-8288. thevirgniniashope.com C THE MARKET SQUARE SHOP Fabulous fabrics and tasteful D HARD TIMES home accessories contained in Besides serving the best chili in the metro area one of Old Town’s oldest (winners of the James Beard Foundation and Julia Child), businesses. If you are lucky, go just to see the American icon display outside, owner Bruce Schaffer the old pick-up truck and the horse. will be there. 1404 King Street, 703-837-0050. hardtimes.com. 202 King Street , 571-312-7512.

E THE CHRISTMAS ATTIC Much more than Christmas! Every day gifts for all seasons. 25 South Union Street, 703-548-2829. christmasattic.com.

A GALLERY LAYFAYETTE F AMERICA Exquisite framing, loads of antique Patriotic themed clothing flags, jewelry, prints, and a great selection of Alexan- and home accessories. dria gift items from renowned artist, 113 King Street, 703 838-9650. Todd Healey. 320 King Street, 703-549-7883. Talk of the Town is a new Alexandria Gazette Packet feature. Questions, comments, or suggestions gallerylayfayette.net. can be e-mailed to [email protected]. 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining Music featuring a special guest soloist, FRIDAY AFTERNOONS the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Katherine Oros. Pastor Brent Tea Dances. 1 to 3:15 p.m. Group class Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria Thalacker will be officiating at St. from 1to 1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and (corner of Commonwealth Avenue and James’ Episcopal Church, 5614 Old Swing music. $11/person. At the Mount Vernon Avenue). Contact Mill Road. Following the service all Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth Kimberley Bush at 703-627-7656 or will walk down to Epiphany Lutheran Street, 2nd Floor (off Duke Street), email Church (5521 old Mill Road) for a pie, Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868. [email protected]. ice-cream and a fireworks celebration. Teddy Bear Parade. 10 a.m. to noon. Call 703-780-3081 or visit Children should dress themselves and www.stjamesmv.org. THURSDAY/JULY 1 their teddy bear (or favorite stuffed Barbara Effron’s Storytime Express. toy) as a figure in American history. 4 p.m. For ages 3 and up. At the Burke Children ages 3 and up may MONDAY/JULY 5 Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road, participate. Participants can enter one Expressions: An Exhibit Celebrating Alexandria. Call 703-746-1704. of two age groups: ages 3-6 and 7-11. Active Aging and the Arts. 7 p.m. Robinson Lee Earle with Sara Three winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) will At the opening, adult guests will be Mosher. 7-9 p.m. Free. Robinson Lee be selected in each age group. free to view the art, sip cocktails and Earle plays finger-style post-folk. On Admission is $5/child marching in the sample Washington House signature back-up vocals and hand percussion is parade. Register now by calling 703- menu items. Washington House Sara Mosher. This performance will be 548-1789. Visit residents will showcase their artistic presented in conjunction with www.leefendallhouse.org. At the Lee- creations in a variety of media while CrisisLink, a local crisis prevention Fendall House Museum & Garden. local judges select “best of show” hotline. At Torpedo Factory Art Center, Villamay Fourth of July Parade and pieces to be entered into a nationwide 105 N. Union St. Alexandria. Call 703- Celebration. 10 a.m. Neighbors will competition amongst residents of 26 838-4565, www.torpedofactory.org. gather in front of the home of Marjorie SUNDAY/JULY 25 communities managed by Tucson- and David Spires at 7302 Admiral based Watermark Retirement Demonstration Game Day. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. Miniature wargaming simulates Drive, Alexandria, for drinks and a Communities. Finalists will be featured historical or hypothetical battles on a table top of simulated terrain (hills, woods, FRIDAY/JULY 2 sing-a-long. Children will be present in the company’s “Expressions” streams, and buildings), using miniature soldiers and vehicles depicting the The English Channel (British Music with bikes and scooters decorated. A calendar. Guests are welcome to opponents. Popular periods in historical miniatures wargaming include the from 60’s and 70’s). 7:30-8:30 parade will begin around 10:30 a.m. attend by calling 703-845-5000. At the Napoleonic age, the American Civil War, Ancients, and WWII. Seven to nine p.m. Free. The English Channel will end at the Belle Vista-Admiral Fountains at Washington House, 5100 games will start the top of every hour. These short, one-hour, beginner-friendly authentically recreates British music Drive cul-de-sac with a visit from an ice Fillmore Ave., Alexandria. games introduce the games and teach the basics. Everything is provided. At Eagle from the mid ‘60s to the mid ‘70s. cream truck and a fire truck. & Empire Game & Hobby Shop, 6468 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Email Every song they play sold millions of TUESDAY/JULY 6 [email protected] or 703-328 –1401. Visit the store’s website is records in its day. Tune in to The SUNDAY/JULY 4 Catherine’s Ring. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Talk http://eagle-and-empire.com. Channel to go back to where you once Summer Chamber Music Series. 3 on a Historic Link to Our First belonged. At Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. p.m. Free. Pianist Alexander President. Historian Richard Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria. Beresovsky performing works by p.m. Made-for-daytime smoke Compassionate Friends, a national Klingenmaier will discuss how the Call 703-324-SHOW (7469). Visit Schumann, Scriabin and Chopin. At fireworks fired over the Potomac River. support organization that helps discovery of a gold memorial ring has www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Concert, cake, demonstrations by First families reach a positive resolution of served to focus a new light on the performances Alexandria. Virginia Regiment and more. their grief. Call Susan Johnson at 301- momentous events surrounding the Organ Fireworks, Hot Dogs & Admission is $15/adults; $7/children. 949-2158. Registration is $20 for the death of George Washington. At Lemonade. 11:30 a.m. Douglas A. At Historic Mount Vernon. Go to walk. Morrison House, 116 South Alfred SATURDAY/JULY 3 Beck, music director, St. Paul’s Visit.MountVernon.org. Independence Day Worship. 9:30 Street, Alexandria. Visit Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. to 4 Episcopal Church, presents a Fourth of A Walk to Remember Our Children. a.m. St. James’ Episcopal and Epiphany www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703- p.m. A variety of original artwork from July concert. At St. Paul’s Episcopal 8 a.m. For families who have lost a Lutheran Churches invite the Mount 838-8000. over 20 artists will be displayed for Old Town, 228 South Pitt Street, child of any age or cause. Starts at Vernon community to a combined sale including painting, photography, Alexandria. Call 703-549-3312. Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel, worship service. The service will See Calendar, Page 21 pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. At the Mount Vernon Fireworks. 8 a.m. to 5 Arlington. Sponsored by The include Holy Communion and Patriotic

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Last year's celebration at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria. Where To Go on July 4th

at 5 p.m. Music, crafts, bingo, games at 6:30 p.m. In Virginia Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. ❖ Virginia has a variety of places to see 4th of July fireworks. You can see spectacular views of ❖ Reston, Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax the fireworks on the National Mall from the Marine Dr., Reston. (703) 471-5415. Fireworks begin around Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Arlington, near 9:15 p.m. the Rosslyn Metro station and areas along the Vir- ginia side of the Potomac River that can be reached ❖ Leesburg, Ida Lee Park, Rt. 15 (King Street) from George Washington Memorial Parkway. You and Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. (703) 777-1368. Gates may park at the Gravely Point parking lot, which is open at 6 p.m. Fireworks around 9:30 p.m. about a quarter mile from the 14th Street Bridge. Another great place to watch the fireworks is from ❖ Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas. (703) the Air Force Memorial on Columbia Pike. 335-8872. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, food and fireworks. Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Fire- Here are some other places in Virginia to see 4th works at 9:15 p.m. of July fireworks. ❖ King’s Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, ❖ Alexandria, Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Doswell, Virginia. Independence Day celebrations St., Alexandria. Celebrate Alexandria’s 261st Birth- and fireworks. day & the USA’s on Saturday, July 10, 2010, 4-10 p.m. Enjoy a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at 9 and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit In the District www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or call 704-746- Following is a guide to all of the 4th of July events 5418. on the National Mall.

❖ Falls Church, George Mason High School, The 4th of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia. Live are among the most attended events of the year and music will start at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at many people arrive early to stake out a seat on the 9:30 p.m. lawn. There are plenty of activities scheduled throughout the day to keep the whole family busy. ❖ Fairfax, July 3, (rain date - fireworks only July 4) Fairfax City, Independence Day Parade through ❖ Getting to the National Mall — The best the downtown area beginning at 10 a.m. Musical way to get to the National Mall is to take the Metro. entertainment begins at 7 p.m. at Fairfax High Stations nearby include Metro Center, Gallery Place- School with a spectacular fireworks display at dark. Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle and (703) 385-7858. L’Enfant Plaza. The Smithsonian Metro station will be closed on the Fourth. ❖ McLean, Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike McLean. (703) 790-0123. Music ❖ Public access to the National Mall begins at performances, food, games, and activities for kids. 10 a.m., with all visitors required to enter via a secu- Grounds open at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dark. rity checkpoint.

❖ Vienna, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry ❖ Independence Day Parade Street Southeast, Vienna. Arts and crafts, food, live Parade Start Time: 11:45 a.m. music, vendors, and games. Celebrations start at 11 Parade Route: Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th a.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Southside Park on Sts. Ross Dr. Washington, D.C.’s 4th of July Parade features marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, ❖ Herndon, Herndon Community Center, 814 and VIP’s. The parade draws a large crowd, so plan Ferndale Ave. Herndon. (703) 787-7300. Rides open See Summer Fun, Page 19 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer Fun Come Celebrate with us! Wednesday, July 14th is Where To Go On the Fourth Bastille Day! From Page 18 to arrive early to stake out a good viewing spot.

❖ Smithsonian Folklife Fest The annual event includes daily and evening music and dance per- formances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues. The themes of the 2010 program will be: México Profundo: A Deeper Mexico, Asian Pacific American Connections and Smithsonian In- side Out. The hours on the 4th of July are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

❖ 4th of July at the Na- Service. At 8 p.m., the Navy Band and Territorial Flags of the Mili- tional Archives Commodores Jazz ensemble will tary District of Washington. The The National Archives celebrates perform with guest Jane Monheit. annual event will be broadcast live the 4th of July with special family This portion promptly concludes on WETA TV 26 with a repeat air- programming celebrating the sign- at 9:10 p.m. for the fireworks dis- ing at 10 p.m. ing of the Declaration of Indepen- play. ❖ dence. Visit the National Archives Best Places to View the Building for this special birthday ❖ A Capitol Fourth Concert National Mall Fireworks ❖ party from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Time: 8 - 9:30 p.m. (Admittance U.S. Capitol begins at 3 p.m.) ❖ Lincoln Memorial ❖ ❖ White House Visitor Cen- Location: West Lawn of the U. Jefferson Memorial ❖ ter Family Events S. Capitol Building FDR Memorial ❖ Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., stop The 30th anniversary broadcast East Potomac Park 127 N. Washington St. ❖ at the White House Visitor Center will be hosted by actor Jimmy Southwest Waterfront 4th of 703-548-4661 and enjoy games, crafts and other Smits, with performances by Reba July Festival (tickets required) ❖ activities celebrating America’s McEntire, Gladys Knight, Darius Rooftop of the W Hotel (tick- Birthday. National Park Service Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish), ets required) ❖ rangers and volunteers will give singer David Archuleta (American Anywhere along the National you the opportunity to sample the Idol), and actor and singer John Mall between 14th Street and the sights, sounds, activities and per- Schneider, as well as classical pia- Capitol ❖ sonages that helped finalize the nist Lang Lang with the National Aboard a cruise along the Declaration of Independence and Symphony Orchestra under the Potomac River (tickets required) create the United States of direction of top pops conductor America on July 4, 1776. Jack Everly and the Choral Arts Spectacular views can also be Society of Washington, under the seen from the Marine Corps War ❖ Concert on the Washing- direction of Norman Scribner. Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Arlington, ton Monument Grounds The July 4th concert finale in- near the Rosslyn Metro station and Beginning at 6 p.m. the U.S. cludes Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Over- areas along the Virginia side of the Navy Band performs on the South- ture” — featuring the U.S. Army Potomac River that can be reached west corner of the grounds of the Herald Trumpets and complete from George Washington Memo- Washington Monument. The con- with live cannon fire provided by rial Parkway. You may park at the cert includes the U.S. Navy Con- the United States Army Presiden- Gravely Point parking lot, which cert Band, the Sea Chanters cho- tial Salute Battery. Also featured is about a quarter mile from the rus, and the Cruisers, their rock are the U.S. Army Ceremonial 14th Street Bridge. Another great and top-40 ensemble. That portion Band, the U.S. Marine Drum and place to watch the fireworks is ends at 7:30 p.m., to be followed Bugle Corps, the Joint Armed from the Air Force Memorial on

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Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Wreathlaying. A ceremonial wreathlaying at Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief Washington’s Tomb by the George Washington with a display of made-for-daytime fireworks Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. during its annual Independence Day event. Visi- ❖ 11 a.m.: United States Citizenship & Immi- tors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks gration Services Naturalization Ceremony. A spe- The in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. cial Independence Day naturalization ceremony The event also includes a naturalization ceremony for America’s 100 newest citizens. for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a spe- ❖ 12 p.m.: “Red, White, and Blue” Concert. Royal Restaurant cial wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake Patriotic performance by the National Concert (now smoke free) for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the Band of America on the Bowling Green. “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washing- ❖ 12:45 p.m.: Pyrotechnic Salute to America. ton.” All events are included in regular Estate Unique daytime fireworks display over the “What’s for Dinner?!” admission: adults, $15; children ages 6-11, $7; Potomac River. You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. and children under 5 are admitted free. Go to ❖ 1 p.m.: “Happy Birthday, America” Cake. In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Visit.MountVernon.org for more information. Birthday cake on the Bowling Green (while sup- some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. plies last). Mount Vernon’s Schedule of Events: ❖ 1:30 p.m.: Revolutionary War Military Mu- Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. ❖ 9:30 a.m.: General Washington’s Inspection sic. Demonstration by the First Virginia Regi- Monday - Kids Night of the Troops. Reading of the Declaration of In- ment on the Bowling Green. ❖ Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. dependence and a demonstration by the First Vir- 2:30 p.m.: Revolutionary War Military Drill. ginia Regiment on the Bowling Green. Demonstration by the First Virginia Regiment Tuesday - Greek Night ❖ 10 a.m.: Annual Independence Day on the Bowling Green. Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Wednesday - All American Night Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham Opera Night Live Opera… Thursday - Italian Night Every Month Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari Come join us for Opera Night at Trattoria da Franco. Dine on a traditional Italian meal while Friday - Fish Night enjoying live opera performances featuring selections from Verdi, Beethoven, Leoncavello, Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Puccini, Bizet & Strauss. Your evening will include Reserve now for dinner, wine and an opportunity to met the artists. Saturday -Steak and Chop Night Mark your calendar for the last Sunday of every Opera Night Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka month. Call for reservations. July 25 Sunday Dinner & Wine Brunch served 7am - 2pm Included Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. Gift Certificates Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm Available 730 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-1616 305 S. Washington Street • Old Town • 703-548-9338 Ample Free Parking www.trattoriadafranco.com

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JULY 6 THROUGH AUG. 10 the seminar which includes the The City of Alexandria will celebrate its performance of an original one act 261st and the USA’s 234th birthday. At Zenergy’s Summer Yoga for Teens. musical comedy. The performance is Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., on Tuesdays from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. At open to the public. For students ages the Potomac River between Fairfax, Nativity Lutheran Church, 1300 12-18. At Mount Vernon High School Pendleton, and Madison Streets. Visit $50 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Cost is Theater, 8515 Old Mount Vernon www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or $10/class. Drop in anytime. Bring a Road, Alexandria. call 704-746-5418. yoga mat and water (mats are “Harlem’s Mart 125: The American available for $10). Contact instructor JULY 8-17 Dream” Film Screening. 4:30 p.m. Susan Doyle at [email protected] ”Zero Hour.” Directed by Zina Bleck, Free. Part of “Movies with a Mission.” or call 703-933-1986. featuring James E. Mitchell III. Set in At the Alexandria Black History theatre legend Zero Mostel’s painting Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. WEDNESDAY/JULY 7 studio on West 28th Street, a naïve Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or call reporter attempts to interview the 703-746-4356. Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Cost is $6. famously volatile artist, prompting an U.S. Army Band. 6 p.m. Free. The 257th With DJ Dance Party with DJ Dabe explosion of memory, humor, outrage Army Band will perform patriotic Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 641 and juicy backstage lore. July 8, 9, 10, music, marches and entertainment. At South Pickett Street, Alexandria. 15, 16, 17, Thursdays, Fridays and Oronco Bay Park, Alexandria. Go to Musical Bingo Party. 1-3 p.m. Free. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15/ www.257armyband.com or call 202- Prizes and refreshments. At the general; $10/students, seniors. At The 685-7899. Hermitage Senior Center, 5000 Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Botany for Gardeners. 9:30-11:30 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria. Call 703- Alexandria. Information/Reservations: a.m. $18. Enhance your ability to 797-3815 to reserve a seat. 703-615-6626. identify plants. Under Mary Olien’s Salsa at Sunset — an Evening of guidance, we will use lectures and live Edibles. 6:30-8 p.m. $16. Learn how FRIDAY/JULY 9 samples to explore basic concepts of to grow and cook with different kinds Pie Tasters (Ska). 7:30-8:30 p.m. At plant classification and plant anatomy, of peppers from kitchen gardener, Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon key elements in plant identification. At Cindy Brown. You and fellow Memorial Hwy., Alexandria. Call 703- Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green enthusiasts will sample delectable 324-SHOW (7469). Visit Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642- garden treats and then take a pepper www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 5173 to register. Visit to grow in your own garden. At Green performances. www.greenspring.org. Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Inside North Korea. 7 p.m. A National National Capital Daylily Show. Come Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173 Geographic documentary film hosted in to see some unusual varieties of to register. Visit www.greenspring.org. by Lisa Ling (sister of detained these summer beauties. Their flower American journalist, Laura Ling) forms will dazzle you. Daylilies THURSDAY/JULY 8 presented and discussed by available for sale. At Green Spring representatives of LiNK (Liberty in Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Healthy Relationships Group. 3- North Korea.) Resistance, ideology, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173 for 4:30 p.m. Teen girls ages 13 and 17, brainwashing, and survival all more information. Visit are invited to join a group to talk interwoven in the film. Chapel at the www.greenspring.org. about healthy relationships, self- Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Antigua and Barbuda Masquerade esteem and more every Thursday for Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Donations Symposium. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. The 6 weeks starting July 8 from 3pm - accepted. Refreshments. 703-721-0595 Alexandria Black History Museum and 4:30pm at Duncan Library. Contact or [email protected] . Kemet Technologies are presenting a [email protected] panel discussion exploring the or call 703-746-5030. aesthetics of Jumbie in Caribbean Masters Seminar for Professional SATURDAY/JULY 10 Carnival celebrations. Call 703-746- Theatre. 7 to 8 p.m. Sixteen Mount Annual USA & City Birthday 4356. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org. Vernon students have registered for Celebration. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free.

What is a Classical Education? For the first time since 1824—the year Robert E. Lee graduated and went off to West Point—Alexandria Academy is accepting new students. Endowed by George Washington in 1785, Alexandria Academy is a classical, coeducational school that prepares its graduates for America’s most selective colleges and universities while equipping each one to “serve the world through their character and leadership.” Along with coursework in math, science and English literature, Academy scholars receive instruction in Latin, Chinese or French, logic, rhetoric and the arts. And, like Robert E. Lee, they learn what it means to be a gentleman—or a lady. To learn about general admissions or the Founding Families Program, contact the Rector, T. Robinson Ahlstrom. ([email protected])

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22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Business A Place Where Love Stories Last a Lifetime From Page 7 find something special,” he said. “We’ve “I hire people that have the credentials,” andria Realtor Christine Garner, who never been disappointed.” he said. “My goldsmith and gemologist has grew up on Prince Street. “Brad is just a pistol,” Garner said with a been doing this for more than 20 years. It’s “I remember as a little girl I used to go laugh. “He knows me, knows my style. And a miracle to find guys like that.” by King’s Jewelry,” Garner recalled. there’s a very hometown feel in his store. I Bradford is sure that the quality of his But the first time I went into the store mean the service there is great. I just can’t goldsmith’s repairs and original designs was one February after the St. Patrick’s Day say enough. They’re amazingly kind, warm- helped elevate the image of King’s Jewelry. parade. I was pregnant with my first daugh- hearted, trustworthy people.” “He does it all — repairs and custom ter who’s now 21. I started buying charms design work,” Bradford said. “I keep a cata- — for me and for my daughters — keeping ON A RECENT rainy afternoon, despite log of his previous creations. We get some up the tradition over the years for special the gray skies, it was all sparkly and big direction from the customer and then he occasions like their first communions and smiles inside King’s Jewelry. takes it from there. He’s a real artist.” confirmations.” “Generally, the people that come in to When asked how she happened to find Soon she was picking up house-warming shop are coming here for a happy occasion,” King’s Jewelry, Kayal said she had been gifts there for her clients and then shower Cathy Bradford pointed out. looking for a jeweler for a long time — ever and hostess gifts. A quick survey of the store noted a gentle- since her wedding band lost the same dia- “I know I can always find something spe- man picking up the watch he had engraved mond she had just fixed by a different jew- cial. Christmas ornaments every year for my for someone special; a couple, arms eler. The reporter in her started doing her girls, a lovely necklace and earrings for my wrapped around each other, making a final research. assistant Leslie. Now my whole office goes decision about their wedding bands; and “On checkbook.org, King’s Jewelry had there,” she said. the beaming young woman who was there a high rating, so I knew a little bit about Jim and Cathy Foster will be celebrating to pick up her engagement ring. There was them before I called. Still, I asked about 300 their 55th wedding anniversary this Septem- also a delighted customer just picking up a questions, as reporters are want to do,” she ber, and it’s a pretty safe bet the gifts will repair — freelance food writer Michell Kayal said laughing. be from King’s Jewelry. of Arlington. “The wedding band was a test — a high Photo by Sandy Levitz Lunner “20th anniversary, 50th anniversary, even “It was my grandmother’s — a design function test,” she grinned and nodded to- Gazette Packet Christmastime — it’s always been there,” from the 1930’s. Look,” she said showing wards Bradford who was looking over other Cathy Bradford with Norman Cathy Foster shared. off the newly repaired, shined and polished jewelry pieces in need of repair. Kayal had “Brad” Bradford. According to “When we celebrated our 50th anniver- wedding band with diamonds all around. kept them wrapped in her purse — just in Cathy Bradford, her husband may sary, Cathy and Brad attended,” Jim Foster “The goldsmith completely recreated this case. be past retirement age, “but we added. “They pretty much always know by hand.” “Oh, yes. He passed the test,” smiled have no intention of retiring out of what we want. If we tell them what the gift’s Brad Bradford is the first to admit that Kayal. “That’s why I’m leaving the other jew- the business for many years to for, sure enough, Brad will dig around and he’s not a goldsmith or certified gemologist. elry here.” come.”

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ABC LICENSE Petra, Inc trading as Maggio’s Italian & Latino Hard Times Café founder Cuisine, 2260 Huntington Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC reminisces on 30 years BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine, off and on premises, delivery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. David in the chili business. Jabro/owner LEGAL NOTICE Sprint is proposing to add new wireless tele- By Fred Parker communications equipment on its facility at Originally it was a used car lot but 1200 N Howard Street, Alexandria, VA. The Hard Times Café Founder was then a commercial photo ser- new facility will consist of adding one antenna per sector (total of three) at a centerline height vice. In fact, that’s how the Hard of 84’ above ground level on the existing 100’ smoke stack. The existing steel platform will be y brother Jim and Times got started. In the late ‘70s expanded for the installation of support equip- I grew up in North- I was a graphic designer at the ment located on the building rooftop. Any inter- ested party wishing to submit comments regard- ern Virginia. In the National Gallery of Art in Wash- ing the potential effects the proposed facility M late 1950s we ington, D.C., and I contracted with may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 61103590- would catch the bus down King Murray Photo for giant photo mu- slf c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S., York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (717) Street to the Reed Theater to see rals for exhibitions. Murray, who 428-0401. a double feature or in the summer also owned the building next door, ORDER OF PUBLICATION to the public swimming pool on was getting out of the business and Case No JJ022705-01-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Cameron for a dip. Sometimes for asked me one day if I knew any- Before Hard Times Café in 1979 … VA. CODE § 8.01-316 fun we’d go to the train station to one who would be interested in Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court put pennies on the tracks for trains putting a restaurant in the build- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re GABRIEL KEBEDE MARTIN to mash flat. ing. The object of this suit is to: About the only thing I remem- Well, my brother said he would Custody/Visitation It is ORDERED that the defendant Paul J. ber at the other end of King Street partner with me, and as they say Martin appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 8/24/10 was Dockside Sales, a forerunner the rest is history. My house in Del at 9am to Pier 1. The favorite places for Ray secured a loan and by doing family Sunday dinners were the much of the work ourselves, we Sea Port Inn and George were able to get open for $80,000. Now! Complete Washington’s Old Club on Wash- (It would take half a million to- Print Editions ington Street. For the next 20 years day.) One day when brother Jim upper King Street was a rough and I were laying the brick pavers area. I heard that one tavern had on the floor a young woman who Online! so many fights that broke out the worked for Murray walked in and The full print editions of all 18 front window, so they eventually asked us if she could have a job. Connection Newspapers are now just left it boarded up with ply- Terrie Charping is still with us to- available on our Web Site in PDF format, wood. That was before there was day. After raising a family she still page by page, identical to our weekly an architectural review board. picks up a shift every Tuesday newsprint editions, including print I remember there were lots of night. advertising. Go to “massage parlors” in the 1970s but After our first year, we hired www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on “Print Editions.” never had the nerve to check them Sandy Karpe as a cook. Sandy is out. The building that houses the still slinging chili for us and has a Hard Times was constructed in huge following. She has regulars 1959, and one of its incarnations who have been coming for decades was a store-front church. to be served and insulted by her By 1980 when Hard Times at the counter. There have been opened, the area wasn’t much bet- quite a few Hard Times romances ter. What is now a flower shop also, both customers and staff. across from the Hard Times was Many first dates at the Hard Times then the alcoholic rehab center. As have bloomed into long relation- folks waited in line to get into the ships. One of our former cooks, Hard Times it was not uncommon Chris Thackeray, married Asta, a … after when Hard Times Café opened in 1980. ITIONS PRINPRINTT EDEDITIONS to have police cars lined up drop- server who came from Lithuania, M ping off drunks to dry them out and now with two kids still takes Mark in his uniform at the cabin retired 30 years ago and didn’t right across the street. Serious lo- care of her many regular custom- door said “you look familiar,” to realize it. The other answer is if cal color. ers. We have a manager whose which Mark replied “I served you you love what you do every day, Even though cars were often parents used to bring her to the a chili mac last night at the Hard why would I want to stop doing broken into, it did not deter those Hard Times as a baby. Now that Times.” it. in search of a good bowl of chili. makes me feel old. Mark still comes up every Feb- For me, the Hard Times has been A 1983 review in the Washington ruary for the George Washington a labor of love and I can’t think of Post described the area as follows: HAVING WORKED at the Hard birthday parade, where he plays a better place to be in business. “There are art and antique galler- Times gives a resume serious cred- George on the back of the horse Alexandria has some of the best ies here and there, otherwise the ibility. Our alumni are all over the in the Hard Times pickup truck. customers in the world, many who area includes a used car lot, a country. Doctors, dentists, lawyers, The horse and truck also partici- have become friends. And in a Laundromat, a wholesale restau- a state politician in Iowa, a news- pate in the Saint Patrick’s Day pa- business that is notorious for turn- rant supply house, shells of stores paper columnist in Portland, and rade and the Scottish Walk. On over, it is gratifying to have at- boarded up and drab houses with an airline pilot in North Carolina. evenings and weekends, the horse tracted such incredibly good fake stone fronts. And blooming The pilot, Mark Boudreau, when in its other incarnations as a uni- people over the years. Virginia like a buttercup in the pavement he lived in the area would pick up corn and Rudolph is one of the may be for lovers, but for the last is the Hard Times Café.” shifts in-between flights out of most photographed images on 30 years the staff at Hard Times National. One of his favorite sto- King Street. has made Alexandria an interna- IN THOSE DAYS there was a ries was when his plane was People ask me if I’ll ever retire. tional destination for lovers of parking lot next to the Hard Times. boarding and a passenger passing There are two answers. One is I good chili.

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From Page 9 institutions is even worse. better systems around the country that have Moran and Senators Webb and Warner do Katelynn Frazier even more likely. But even that isn’t the worst of it. Like rebuilt to emphasize safe, proven ap- everything in their power to make sure When a child is needlessly thrown into most foster parents, most frontline work- proaches to keeping families together. These these bills become law. If this critical legis- foster care, he loses not only mom and dad ers mean well. But when they’re overloaded systems have learned what too many here lation is not enacted, the Special Diabetes but often brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, they make bad decisions in all directions in Alexandria have not: You can’t have child Program will be terminated and we will lose grandparents, teachers, friends and class- — leaving some children in dangerous safety without family preservation. a tremendous asset in our fight against the mates. For a young enough child it can be homes, even as more children are taken disease. an experience akin to a kidnapping. Other from homes that are safe or could be made Richard Wexler children feel they must have done some- safe with the right kinds of services. The Executive Director Joseph LaMountain thing terribly wrong and now they are be- more that workers are overwhelmed with National Coalition for Alexandria ing punished. A major study of foster care children who don’t need to be in foster care, Child Protection Reform “alumni” found they had twice the rate of the less time they have to find children in post-traumatic stress disorder of Gulf War real danger. So they make even more mis- veterans and only 20 percent could be said takes in all directions. That is almost always In Fight to be “doing well.” How can throwing chil- the real explanation for the horror-story Against Diabetes Write dren into a system which churns out walk- cases like the case of Katelynn Frazier. ing wounded four times out of five be “err- None of this means no child ever should To the Editor: ing on the side of the child?” be taken from her or his parents. Rather, it I am writing to thank our elected officials The Gazette welcomes views on any Two more studies, of 15,000 cases, are means that foster care is an extremely toxic in Congress for their strong support of dia- public issue. betes. Representative James Moran and even more devastating. Those studies found intervention that must be used sparingly The deadline for all material is noon that even maltreated children left in their and in small doses. But for decades, Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner have Friday. Letters must be signed. Include own homes with little or no help fared bet- America’s child welfare systems have pre- all cosponsored legislation that is essential home address and home and business ter, on average, than comparably-mal- scribed mega-doses of foster care. in the fight to find a cure for diabetes and numbers. to improve the lives of all people affected treated children placed in foster care. After nearly doubling in the first half of Letters are routinely edited for libel, All that harm can occur even when the the last decade, the number or children in by it. grammar, good taste and factual errors. foster home is a good one. The majority are. Alexandria foster care is declining again — The bills (HR 3668 and S 3058) would But if Resource Family Recruiter Christine but it’s still higher than it was a decade ago; reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program Send to: established by Congress in the 1990s. This Levine says she’s never seen abuse in an and given the fact that Alexandria isn’t even Letters to the Editor Alexandria foster home, then she’s not look- trying to find permanent homes for so many program provides critical funding for dia- The Gazette ing hard enough. Study after study finds children, it’s fair to ask if some of the de- betes research and care in the state. More 1606 King St. Alexandria VA 22314 that the real rate of abuse in foster care is cline isn’t just a result of children being than 700,000 Virginians have diabetes and it is the sixth leading cause of death in Vir- far higher than shown in official statistics kicked out of the system at age 18 with no Call: 703-917-6431 and far higher than in the general popula- family at all. ginia so the Special Diabetes Program is tion. Several studies find abuse in one-quar- One more tired foster parent recruiting deserving of their support. By e-mail: [email protected] ter to one-third of foster homes. Switching campaign won’t solve any of this. Rather, While their endorsement is greatly appre- to orphanages won’t help — the record of Alexandria needs to follow the example of ciated, it’s essential that Representative

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Mac Slover, director of sports for the Recreation Depart- ment, presents Bob Eavenson, retiring assistant athletic director from T.C. Williams High School with an award on behalf of the Recreation Department for the many years Field hockey players, coaches and Bob Eavenson, retiring assistant athletic director of service working together in support of youth athletics from T.C. Williams High School. in the City of the Alexandria. Girls’ Field Hockey Not To Be Overlooked By McKenya Dilworth-Abdalla and Cultural Activities. On June 22, the par- enthusiastic about the positive response partment offers sportsmanship and charac- Acting Director of Nannie J. Lee ticipants of the girls’ field hockey showed from the community and foresees the sport ter are encouraged through cooperative Memorial Recreation Center up with impressive numbers to boast. There becoming increasingly popular in the city play and team building exercises. There is are 112 girls in the first year program. The of Alexandria. If you have additional ques- still time to enroll your child/children in irls’ Field Hockey is the newest ad numbers alone speak volumes about how tions or just want to register your child the exciting enrichment opportunities here Gdition to the sports division of the the sport is being received here. please do not hesitate to call Mac Slover at at the Department of Recreation, Parks and Department of Recreation, Parks Mac Slover, sports program supervisor is 703-5407. With all programs that the de- Cultural Activities.

Kimberly Bryden hands out nutrition information as she manages the Whole Foods stand in the lobby of the YMCA.

Photos by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet Wellness Day Trainer Soraja Lofstrom instructs Terrell Jefferies in a body pump class during the YMCA Alexandria’s Community Wellness Day on Saturday, June 26.

Free exercise classes are open to local residents participating in the YMCA’s Community Wellness Day.

26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Former TC Star Butts Earns All-America Honor I didn’t expect to get All-America ECU freshman in the high jump. … Once it started finishes in top raining I knew I was going to get it. When it rains the girls don’t do eight in NCAA well. But for me, the rain doesn’t do anything to me. It’s a psycho- high jump. logical thing. “I represented ECU and back home in Virginia and Georgia.” ynita Butts was nick- Butts also earned Conference named “Track Star,” USA Freshman of the Meet during “The Olympian” and the indoor and outdoor seasons. T Butts’ freshman season was a “Freak of Nature” dur- ing her time as a high school ath- promising start to her college ca- lete. Those who watched the 2009 reer, but she has her sights set on T.C. Williams graduate knew her something bigger: the Olympics. talents in the long jump and high “I really, really want to go,” she jump could take her a long way. said. “It’s always been my dream While her ultimate goal is to one since I figured out I could do it.” day compete in the Olympics, T.C. Williams track and field Butts recently received some rec- coach Patrick Deville believes ognition while working to get Butts can do it. there. Butts, a freshman at East “That’s outstanding,” Deville Carolina University, earned All- said of Butts’ All-America honors. America honors on June 9 at the “She’s had such a great season. … NCAA Division I outdoor track and She’s an outstanding person who ECU Athletics field championships in Eugene, has worked really, really hard to Former T.C. Williams standout Tynita Butts earned All-America honors in the high jump Ore. Butts finished in a three-way get where she is. … I would not on June 9 as a freshman at East Carolina University. tie for seventh place in the high be surprised if she was in London jump, clearing 5 feet, 9 inches. The the long jump, is the program’s about finishing high enough to “I was excited,” Butts said in a or Rio [de Janeiro] for the Olym- top eight finishers in each event first female All-American in 11 earn All-America in the high jump, recent phone interview. “Did I pics at some point.” receive All-America honors. years. but a change in weather helped know I was going to get it? I had a Butts, who also finished 16th in Butts said she had her doubts her out. feeling I was going to do well but — Jon Roetman Sports Briefs

throughout the day. Pizza will also be sold Aces Win 3 of 5 Mount Vernon Milers during lunch time. Campers will be respon- The Alexandria Aces have won three of The Mount Vernon Milers running club sible for their own lunch if they don’t order five games between June 21 and June 27, meets at 8 a.m. on Sundays. The group usu- pizza. Staff members will consist of local including a win over the second-place ally meets along the Potomac River, but the high school coaches and players. Bethesda Big Train, moving their record to exact location is listed in an e-mail sent At this time, there is a $25 discount from 9-12 in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball every Wednesday for the coming week. Dis- all Fort Hunt members if RSVP by July 7. League. Alexandria defeated the Southern tances vary but runners can expect between There will also be a $10 discount for any Maryland Nationals twice (6-5, 2-1) and the four and eight miles. referrals. Contact Big Train, 2-1, during the stretch. To join the Mount Vernon Milers, send Lee [email protected] Against Bethesda on June 24, Kyle Britton an e-mail at [email protected] for more information about referrals. In the Zimmer (San Francisco) picked up the win to be put on the e-mail list. RSVP request, include the campers name, on the mound, allowing one run and three shirt size, age, height and position. hits over 6 2/3 innings. His ERA is 0.89 over 20 1/3 innings this season, good for fourth Summer Basketball in the league. Camp at Whitman MS Youth Coaches The Aces have three of the league’s top four batting average leaders. Nick Allen The Mark Vincent Annual Summer Bas- Needed (George Mason) is hitting a league-best ketball Camp will be held at Walt Whitman The Alexandria Department of Recre- .393. Will Davis (Pennsylvania) is second Middle School. The camp session will be ation, Parks and Cultural Activities is seek- at .368 and Rand Ravnaas (Georgetown) is held from July 19-23. Camp tuition is $200 ing volunteers to coach youth track and fourth at .352. Ravnaas and Davis are tied per camper. Camp hours are from 9 a.m.-4 field, football, tennis, swimming and rugby. for second in home runs (2) and Davis (16) Mark Briscoe p.m. each day except on the last day; it will Criminal history background checks are re- and Ravnaas (14) are first and second, re- Alexandria Aces catcher Will Davis end at noon. Boys and girls ages 7-15 are quired. Interested persons should call the spectively, in RBIs. leads the Cal Ripken Collegiate welcome to attend. Boys and girls campers youth sports office at 703-746-5402-4345 On the mound, Max Knowles (North Baseball League in RBIs with 16. will be grouped in separate gyms. Campers or e-mail [email protected]. will also be grouped by age, size and skill Carolina Wesleyan) leads the league in wins from June 14-29. The program features level. There will a 10-1 camper to coach (4) and strikeouts (30). eight teams with 112 girls ages 10-14 par- ratio. The camps are instructional and skill Wahoos Swim Team The Aces host the Baltimore Redbirds at ticipating. With the help of the T.C. Will- based. The camp features include local col- The Wahoos Swim Team Program offers 7 p.m. July 1. iams field hockey coaches and players, lege coaches or players as guest speakers, youth ages 6-18 of all abilities the opportu- along with other volunteer coaches, the camp shirts, written evaluations, lectures nity to develop their own potential. The program will teach the girls the basics of Alexandria Field and demonstrations of offensive and defen- Wahoos swim program will promote indi- the game, teamwork and sportsmanship. sive strategies, daily competition and vidual achievement and team camaraderie The games are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hockey Program awards, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 league play. in an atmosphere of friendly competition. 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Minnie Howard The Alexandria field hockey program runs Lastly, concessions will be sold daily Field. See Sports Briefs, Page 28 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 27 Sports

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Developing and experienced swimmers alike can refine their freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, turns and starts with an experienced coaching staff. Swim meets are scheduled every Saturday morning from mid-June through early August. Practices for the participants are held beginning June 1 until the Alexandria City Schools are out for the summer break at Chinquapin Cen- ter from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. Beginning June 28, the participants will have the option of practicing at Chinqua- pin Center from 7:15-9:15 a.m. or in the afternoons at Old Town Pool from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The cost for the program for City residents is $125 for the first child and $100 for each additional swimmer. The non-resident fees are $150 for the first child and $125 for Submitted photo each additional child. Swimmers must be Players, coaches and assistants, including some from T.C. Williams, are seen during the Alexandria field able to swim 25 meters continuously. For hockey opening night ceremony on June 22. more information on the clinics or the sum- mer basketball league, call the sports office assigned to teams according to their weight Saturday’s from July 10-31 at George Wash- accepting registrations for the Mystics Sum- at 703-746-5402 or visit the youth sports and age. This program is for participants ington Middle School located at 1001 Mt. mer Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages website at www.alexandriava.gov/recre- ages 7-16. Registration fee is $25. All par- Vernon Avenue. Participants will learn the 7-16 year old. ation. ticipants must have a Division of Motor Ve- fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, The camp will run July 12-16 at the Wil- hicles (DMV) Identification Card upon reg- passing, dribbling and rebounding. Regis- liam Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 istration. For more information, call the tration fee is $40 per child. Register early: Sanger Avenue. Participants will receive Alexandria Titans Sports Office at 703-746-5402 or go on the deadline is June 30 or as soon as sessions professional instruction emphasizing the Youth Sports website at are filled. For more information, contact the proper technique of individual skills and Youth Tackle Football www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. youth sports office at 703-746-5402 or go development of fundamentals. Campers will The Alexandria Department of Recre- on the youth sports website at receive a camp t-shirt, camp photo, draw- ation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Centers, www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. string backpack, certificate of appreciation Playgrounds and Youth Sports Division is Youth Basketball and much more. The registration fee is $210 accepting registrations for the Alexandria Fundamental School per child. Register early, the deadline is soon Titans Youth Tackle Football program. Washington Mystics or as soon as the camp capacity if filled. Teams are formed in the following weight The Alexandria Department of Recre- Fundamental Camp For more information, contact the class pro- divisions and participate in the Fairfax ation, Parks and Cultural Activities is now gram office at 703-5414 or the sports of- County Youth Football League: Anklebiters, accepting registrations for the Youth Bas- The Alexandria Department of Recre- fice at 703-746-5402 or go on the recre- 75 lbs, 85 lbs, 95 lbs, 110 lbs, 125 lbs, and ketball Fundamentals School for boys and ation, Parks and Cultural Activities conjunc- ation department website at 150 lbs. Participants will be weighed and girls ages 5-12. The school will run on tion with the WNBA Washington Mystics is www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. School Notes Send announcements to the Alexandria Gazette Students will be here Aug. 1-21. Students will be Bachelor of Science in Business degree in account- Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Business Packet, by e-mail to participating in three activities as a group per week ing and information systems from the Pamplin degree summa cum laude in finance from the [email protected]. Deadline is with the remaining time with the host family. For College of Business. Pamplin College of Business. Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. more information, email [email protected]. ❖ Michael Pang of Alexandria received a Photos are encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- Bachelor of Science degree in apparel, housing, and Elaina Daoulas of Alexandria has earned 778-9412 with questions. The following Virginia Tech students were resource management from the College of Liberal placement on the Dean’s List at Berklee College of among those honored at the university’s fall com- Arts and Human Sciences. Music for the fall semester of the 2009 academic year. The T.C. Williams High School Class of mencement ceremony held Dec. 18, 2009, in ❖ Samuel Belzer of Alexandria received a 1975 reunion will be held July 9-10-11, 2010. Cassell Coliseum. Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in music from Colleen Lineweaver of Alexandria has Information at www.tcwilliams.info . ❖ Stephen Groat of Alexandria received a the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. been named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 fall Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering de- ❖ William Fairchild of Alexandria received semester in Villanova University’s College of Lib- The T.C. Williams classes of 1970 through gree magna cum laude in computer engineering a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in interdisci- eral Arts and Sciences (Villanova, Pa.). Colleen is 1979 are organizing an alumni reunion picnic/ from the College of Engineering. plinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts and a freshman. cookout, “Mighty Titans of the 70s.” It will be held ❖ James Norwood of Alexandria received Human Sciences. Saturday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Castle Park in Fort a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from ❖ Omer Khalid of Alexandria received a Kevin Bloomfield of Alexandria has been Belvoir. Respond on the link the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering de- named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 fall semes- http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/ ❖ Feras Ghandour of Alexandria received gree in electrical engineering from the College of ter in the Villanova School of Business (Villanova, event.php?eid=126497370694934. a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts from the Engineering. Pa.). Kevin is a senior. College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. ❖ Brett Layton of Alexandria received a The 1960 class of George Washington ❖ Magee McDonald of Alexandria received Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering de- Diana Leigh Goeller of Alexandria was High School (now a middle school) is having its a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance gree magna cum laude in aerospace engineering named to the dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester 50th Reunion in Alexandria, Oct. 8-10. Contact from the Pamplin College of Business. from the College of Engineering. at Washington University in St. Louis. Goeller is a persons are Carolyn Weaver Whitaker, 386-447- ❖ Ramesh Srigiriraju of Alexandria re- ❖ Jeffrey Hoffman of Alexandria received graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci- 5420, [email protected] or Doug ceived a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the Col- ence & Technology in Alexandria, and is enrolled Garthoff, 703-683-2584, [email protected]. laude in computer science from the College of En- lege of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. gineering. ❖ Daniel McFarland of Alexandria re- Fort Hunt High School Class of 1980 is ❖ Jonathan Cohen of Alexandria received ceived a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum Heba Tellawi, 20, of Alexandria, is among having its 30th reunion this July 30, 31 and Aug. a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences laude in computer science from the College of En- 35 University of Virginia undergraduates who have 1. On Friday night, July 30, all Fort Hunt alumni from the College of Science. gineering. received Harrison Undergraduate Research are invited to the Village Wharf in Hollin Hall for ❖ Richard Barrar of Alexandria received a ❖ Martin Nguyen of Alexandria received a Awards, which will assist them in conducting inde- an ice-breaker to kick off the reunion weekend. Bachelor of Science in Business degree in hospital- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering pendent research during the summer. Saturday night is the Class of ’80 celebration in Old ity and tourism management from the Pamplin degree in mechanical engineering from the College Tellawi, a third-year global development stud- Town. On Sunday is the all-alumni picnic/barbe- College of Business. of Engineering. ies major, will research the effectiveness of cue at Fort Hunt Park, featuring a live band, games ❖ Timothy Cohen of Alexandria received a ❖ Matthew Allen-Daniels of Alexandria initiatives aimed at helping Palestinian refugees by for the children, etc. Contact Leslie Howerton Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochem- going to Amman, Jordan, to work with women and Jones at 850-481-0431 or visit www.fhhs80.com. from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sci- istry from the College of Science. children refugees for the United Nations Relief and ences. ❖ Adrienne Miller of Alexandria received Works Agency and the American Near East Refu- Host families are needed for 25 high school ❖ Edwin Park of Alexandria received a a Bachelor of Arts degree in art from the College gee Aid. French students visiting Alexandria. If you are in- Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems En- of Architecture and Urban Studies. Tellawi, the daughter of Essam and Shahnaz terested in learning about new cultures, sharing the gineering degree in industrial and systems Joseph Muffler of Alexandria received a Tellawi, is a graduate of the Islamic Saudi Acad- American way of life, and have an extra bed/space engineering from the College of Engineering. Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in En- emy. She sees the Harrison Award as a good step for sleeping, you would make a great host family. ❖ Patrick Dewey of Alexandria received a glish from the College of Liberal Arts and Human toward a career in development. 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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