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year’s team. Remaining home games on Oct. 20 things to see 13 and 20. www.tcwilliamsathletics.org. and do this fall. ❖ Get Spooked - Take a haunted hike through the historic streets of Old Town By Jeanne Theismann with a Ghosts and Graveyard Tour from Gazette Packet Alexandria Colonial Tours. Great for a group of friends or family visiting during the holi- s the seasons change, so do the days. www.alexcolonialtours.com. activities that keep us busy. With Acrisp air, apple pie and leaf-peep- ❖ 6th Annual Alexandria Film Festi- ing upon us, we say so long to val - Explore the world without leaving flip flops, air conditioners and barbeques. town. Set to be held Nov. 16-18, the festi- And while it may not always feel like it, the val will show an eclectic collection of films fall season is officially here and there is no from a handful of countries around the better time to grab family and friends and globe. At locations throughout the city. see what the city has to offer. www.AlexandriaFilm.org “There is no more beautiful place to live The 19th Annual Pumpkin Sale at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 than Alexandria in the fall,” said Mayor Bill Seminary Road raises funds Oct. 7-31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, to benefit ❖ Fall Harvest Family Days - Mount Euille. “There are so many things to do at many of Alexandria’s charities such as ALIVE, Carpenter’s Shelter, Com- Vernon Estate welcomes the autumn sea- this time of year, from festivals to high munity Lodgings, and the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM). son with Fall Harvest Family Days Oct. 27 school football and youth sports leagues.” International charities include the Heifer Project and the Haiti Micah and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wagon rides, Winter will be here soon enough, so before Project. The pumpkins are grown on the Navajo Indian Reservation in wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, 18th- bidding farewell to a fleetingly beautiful New Mexico and are distributed and consigned to Immanuel and more century dancing demonstrations, apple- time of the year, get out there and make than 1,300 other churches of various denominations throughout the roasting, corn husk dolls demonstrations the most of fall with this list of 20 things to country. These partnerships support more than 300 jobs on the reserva- and early-American games and music. do in Alexandria. tion and the programs of participating churches nationwide. Autumn Potomac River sightseeing cruises are half- crafts and cookies, brownies, cake, candy, hearty soups, gourds, mini price. www.MountVernon.org. ❖17th Annual Art on the Avenue - A pumpkins, apple crisps, Indian corn and cornstalks are also available. multicultural arts and music festival for and ❖ Del Ray Artisans 17th Annual Holi- by locals. Entertainment, art activities and (www.alexsym.org). All offer professional day Market - The market boasts artwork a pie-baking contest along with 350 arti- ❖ Skipjack Minnie V. - Enjoy the fall fo- quality and affordable entertainment. from local artists, music from multicultural sans displaying and selling their work. 10 liage with a sail along the Potomac on a musicians and food from local restaurants. a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 6 on Mount Vernon Avenue 1906 45.3' long two-sail bateau. Now ❖ Bike the Sights - Tour the fall foliage At Colasanto Park in the heart of Del Ray. between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues. docked in Old Town, the Minnie V. is one of and historic sights of the city by bike. Nu- Free and open to public. Nov. 30-Dec. 2, www.ArtontheAvenue.org. only 35 surviving traditional Chesapeake merous bike rental options in town, includ- Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16. Bay skipjacks. www.potomacriverboatco. ing Bike and Roll, which provides guided www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. ❖ Salvation Army Flea Market - While com tours as well. 1 Wales Alley strolling Art on the Avenue, be sure to stop www.bikethesites.com. ❖ Autumn Firefighting History Walk- by the Oct. 6 Salvation Army Women’s Aux- ❖ Immanuel-on-the-Hill Pumpkin ing Tours - Explore Alexandria’s iliary Flea Market at 1804 Mount Vernon Patch - Bundle up in the coziest sweater ❖ Think Pink! - join hundreds of firefighting history with two tours, begin- Ave. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and head out to pick the perfect pumpkins Alexandrians Oct. 20 at the city’s annual ning Oct. 13 with “Blazing a Trail: and gourds for fall dining and decorating Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Alexandria’s Firefighting History.” On Oct. ❖ Arts Safari - Free hands-on arts and treats. First shipment arrives Oct. 7 at 11:30 www.alexandriava.gov/women. 27 and Nov. 3, learn how volunteer fire com- crafts activities for children. Oct. 13 from a.m. with a second at 4 p.m. on Oct. 17. panies were treated by Federal authorities noon to 4 p.m. Children will enjoy the Clay Through Oct. 31 at 3606 Seminary Road. ❖ T.C. Williams Football games - Show Experience, Arts Safari Painting, Fabric Col- www.icoh.net. hometown Titan pride by supporting this See Things To Do, Page 24 lage, Origami Art, Giant Paper-Mache Ani- mal and more.Torpedo Factory Art Center, ❖ 16th Annual Del Ray Halloween 105 N. Union St. www.torpedofactory. org. Parade - Join in the fun Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. by either participating or just watching the decorated strollers and costumed kids, adults and pets parade along Mount Vernon Avenue for this annual tradition. Sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, they also collect and distribute costumes to chil- dren in need. www.visitdelray.com.

❖ Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Mara- thon - Join or cheer on 5,000 runners on Oct. 7 in this third annual race from Mount Vernon Estate to National Harbor. The view while crossing the bridge will keep one motivated to cross the finish line. www.wilsonbridgehalf.com.

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Michelle Orsi MetroStage (www.metrostage.org), The Little Theatre of Alexandria (www.thelittletheatre.com), Port City Play- Photo by Photo house (www.portcityplayhouse.org) and Al- Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Halloween on South Lee Street. exandria Symphony Orchestra Enjoy the fall foliage by water on the historic Skipjack Minnie V. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 3 News

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4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Heads Up To Judges GO GREEN! New judge may have dual role. By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet

hen members of the W General Assembly gather next year, leg- islators are likely to approve re- placements for vacant seats in Northern Virginia — but with a twist. They may end up working in more than one jurisdiction. A LOW VOC long-awaited judicial reorganiza- tion is expected to take place in the 2014 session, shortly after a study of the workload of judges FREE across the commonwealth. Sample Pint C2 LoVo “What might happen is that 1 per customer with coupon when this judge gets filled, we Expires 10/31/12 might say before you accept the job, realize that you may not be Bradlee Center sitting in Arlington, you may be 3610 King Street “Why would you Alexandria, VA 22302 need two clerks and 703-379-5800 two courthouses if we are truly integrating?” — Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) sitting in Fairfax or Alexandria as well,” said Del. David Albo (R-42). “Just wanted to give you a heads up.” The effort to merge the two Northern Virginia court systems began quietly in 2010, when Del. Bill Janis (R-56) and Sen. John Edwards (D-21) introduced legis- lation that would have merged the courts in Alexandria and Arling- ton. The discussion took place against a Circuit Court vacancy in Alexandria, which some members were reluctant to fill because they were advocating merging the two courts. That issue was resolved tempo- rarily when members decided to ask the Supreme Court of Virginia to conduct a review, which led to a more comprehensive study now underway. The study is expected to be completed about a year from now, just in time to be available in time for legislation to be drafted for the 2013 session. Some in Northern Virginia fear that the study may be a precursor to some attempt to merge court systems and potentially close courthouses. See New Judge, Page 27 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics On the Campaign Trail

Sequester This Where They Stand Cut the horror music. The sequester is lurking. Candidates Waterfront* Beauregard** Arlandria*** Corridor C**** Perhaps its no surprise that both candidates in the hotly con- Jermaine Mincey won’t say won’t say won’t say won’t say Glenda Davis no yes yes yes tested race for U.S. Senate in Virginia oppose sequestration — Robert Kraus no no maybe no the automatic budget cuts that will be imposed if Congress fails to find $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. * The waterfront plan in- ** The Beauregard small- *** The Arlandria redevelop- **** Corridor C is a transit “It was the intent of the drafters to create something so awful creased allowable density area plan increased ment of the Mount Vernon corridor that will be con- at three sites slated for re- allowable density for several Center increased the allow- structed on the West End, that everyone, whether they are liberal, conservative, Democratic development. Critics say sites in the West End. Critics able density at a strip mall one of three transit corri- or Republican, will oppose,” said Frank Shafroth, director of the scale is too large for say the plan will push out site, where plans call for a dors planned in the city. the Center for State and Local Government Leadership. “And they Old Town, and the in- low-income residents who large-scale building that has Critics say the scale of the will hate it so much that they will make sure it doesn’t happen.” creased traffic will clog live there now. residences and ground-level road is too wide, and that neighborhood streets. retail. Critics say it will push trees will have to be re- At a televised debate in McLean last week, Republican George out low-income people who moved to benefit people Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine clashed over the best way to live there now. who don’t live in the avoid sequestration. Allen suggested repealing the Affordable neighborhood. Care Act, eliminate redundancy in government and open Vir- ginia to oil drillers. Kaine wants to repeal the Bush tax cuts for those who make more than $500,000 a year. “Whenever one of them is elected and they actually do have to Neither Democrat or Republican make hard choices about this, that’s when they open themselves up to trouble when they face voters again,” said Kyle Kondick, From Page 4 or standing committee, analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics. resonate with voters. “I don’t have all the steps and how I would do it,” said Davis. “I will have it, but I don’t have it right JERMAINE MINCEY says the voice of the people now.” Season of Debate has been overlooked in recent years, and he wants On the controversial issues of the recent past, Davis The air is becoming crisp. The leaves are starting to turn. And to make the city government more accessible to citi- said she is trying to strike a delicate balance. She the political season is heating up, with a number of candidate zens. If elected, Mincey says he will listen to con- supports the Beauregard Plan and the Arlandria re- forums scheduled in the coming weeks. stituents and present their ideas to elected leaders. development as well as Corridor C. But she said she But marking the calendar has not been easy. One major con- On the campaign trail, he’s criticized the city gov- would not have voted for the waterfront plan be- flict emerged earlier this month when the Old Dominion Boat ernment of losing sight of what people in Alexan- cause she feels Old Town already has enough hotels Club and the League of Women Voters both wanted to schedule dria want. One possible solution he’s offered is hav- and residences. a forum on Oct. 2. After some intense behind-the-scenes nego- ing council members and staff attend more civic as- “I would like to see something a little more cre- tiations, the two organizations joined forces and decided to host sociation meetings, although he doesn’t have an idea ative,” said Davis. “I would like to see something like an event together at George Washington Middle School. The Oct. about how many they should attend. Eastern Market, although it obviously wouldn’t be 2 forum will feature a one-hour debate between incumbent Demo- “People haven’t given me an exact number,” said on the same scale.” crat Mayor Bill Euille and independent challenger former Vice Mincey. “They haven’t said they want to see them Mayor Andrew Macdonald. That will be followed by a forum two times a week or 10 times a week, but there’s a ROBERT KRAUS describes himself as “angry” that featuring all 12 council candidates. general feeling that if there’s a problem that we don’t the Alexandria city government is addicted to spend- Not all the conflicts have been resolved, however. The mayor have to go looking for them.” ing. The Libertarian candidate says if elected, he will and Councilman Paul Smedberg will not be attending the Old On the issues, Mincey will not say how he would work against what he calls wasteful spending such Town Civic Association forum scheduled for Oct. 10 at Lyles- have voted on the most controversial issues that have as the Del Ray Trolley and the new $100 million T.C. Crouch Traditional Academy. But they will be available for the confronted the council in recent years. When asked Williams High School. Oct. 15 forum at George Washington Middle School, sponsored his position on issues from the waterfront develop- On the campaign trail, he has suggested that the by the Del Ray Patch, the NAACP and ACTion for Alexandria. ment to transportation, Mincey responded that they city return to 2007 spending levels, which would in- The last debate is on Oct. 24 at Minnie Howard Ninth Grade plans would have been different if he was on coun- volve cutting about $100 million from the budget. Center, sponsored by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and cil when they came up for a vote. Therefore, he said, To achieve that, Kraus suggests a 20 percent across the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. he cannot say how he would have voted on some of the board cut to city departments, although he does the most pressing issues of the election. But he did not have a specific list of items he would like to see say that lingering unhappiness with several recent eliminated. BRAC Attack decisions would be a problem for him. “I don’t want to go into absolute specifics,” said Failed presidential candidate Horace Greely is credited with “My platform is making government accessible to Kraus. “That’s why I want to do an audit.” the famous decree, “Go west, young man.” Greely was talking the people,” said Mincey. “If they are not happy, how On the controversial recent decisions, Kraus is criti- about manifest destiny, but he might has well have been talking can I vote for something that they are unhappy with. cal of the direction of city government. He said he about the City Council campaign, which has featured some of That goes against what my job is — representation.” might have voted for the Arlandria redevelopment, the sharpest exchanges of the political season about the West although he added that he was skeptical that the End. GLENDA DAVIS is campaigning on ethics in gov- developer would deliver on all the promises that were In the first candidates forum, Democrat Justin Wilson at- ernment, a topic that is currently at the center of an made in the development special-use permit. tacked Republicans Frank Fannon and Alicia Hughes for initiative launched after several city employees were He said he would have voted against the failing to understand the lines of authority at the Washington caught embezzling. Davis said that the current ini- Beauregard plan, Corridor C and the waterfront plan. Headquarters Service, the massive new building created by rec- tiative is not enough, specifically because she doesn’t “I don’t understand why they keep voting for stuff ommendation 133 of the Base Realignment and Closure Com- feel the new training doesn’t include elected officials. when it’s clear that a vast majority is against it,”’ mission. Many voters are still angry about the traffic gridlock To promote ethics in government, Davis said she said Kraus. “Why not listen to the voters for a created by site selection, which was endorsed by the city govern- would like to see a new oversight board or task force change?” ment in 2008. “It’s a little disappointing that Councilman Fannon and Coun- cilwoman Hughes have not determined the difference between City To Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale the authority of the federal government and the authority of the local government,” said Wilson. “The fact is, as everyone knows, The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will variety of trees, shrubs and annuals that are hardy the federal government has the ability to preempt local zoning hold a tree sale on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. and successful in this area. Trees and shrubs are and local taxation.” to noon at the Trinity Methodist Church, 2911 sold in three to seven gallon containers that resi- “I do understand the difference between what’s decided at the Cameron Mills Road. The goal of the sale is to pro- dents can easily handle and plant. local level versus the federal level,” Hughes shot back. “You at mote the preservation of the Alexandria’s tree Residents can reserve trees for purchase in ad- the local level have the ability to say what it is you feel and try to canopy by encouraging the planting of trees on vance through Oct. 17. No deposit is necessary. To lobby to get the support.” private property throughout the City. reserve a tree, call the City Arborist Office, at 703- The city’s tree supplier, Denison Landscaping and 746-5498 or email dorothy.white@ — Michael Lee Pope Nursery of Fort Washington, Md., will provide a alexandriava.gov. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 7 Fall Fun 2012

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PROPOSAL FOR BIOSOLIDS PROCESSING Half Marathon set for Oct. 7. Issue Date: September 6, 2012 By Montie Martin The Gazette

he Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is back for its third install- T ment on Sunday, Oct. 7, and it has come a long way since the early days of shoestring budgets. With a prize purse of $15,000 for top winners, as well as bonus perks for semi professional American CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2012 athletes, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon CLOSING TIME: 2:00 PM, EDT has much to offer. Alexandria Renew Enterprises (“ARenew”) has accepted an unsolic- Despite the notable talent the race attracts, orga- ited proposal for review pursuant to the Virginia Public-Private nizers remain committed to a half marathon open to Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (the “PPEA”) (Va. all. Nowhere is this more evident than the 18 run- Code § 56-575.1 et. seq., as amended) and the ARenew PPEA ners set to compete this year who are visually im- Guidelines. ARenew intends to evaluate the proposal, may negotiate paired or blind. an interim or comprehensive agreement with the proposer based on “When we created the race in 2010 we figured we the proposal, and will accept for simultaneous consideration any really wanted to make a difference,” said Steve competing proposals that comply with the procedures adopted by Nearman executive director of Endurance Enterprises ARenew and the PPEA. LLC and founder of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Summary of Proposal: Intellergy Corporation of Richmond, CA Marathon. “We received a generous grant from the The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Mara- (Intellergy) has submitted an unsolicited PPEA proposal. Intellergy National Industries for the Blind the following year, thon begins at the Mount Vernon Estate proposes to install and operate a seven dry-ton per day biosolids and the race has just blossomed.” and finishes across the Woodrow Wilson processing facility at the ARenew treatment plant located at 1500 Organizers hope to meet a long-term goal of 100 bridge at the National Harbor. Race day is Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia, using its patented steam racers who are visually impaired or legally blind. Oct. 7, starting at 7:30 a.m. For more reforming technology. Intellergy’s proposal offers ARenew the oppor- Long distance racing closes the misperception gap information visit: wilsonbridgehalf.com. tunity to diversify its biosolids management options with a more sus- of people who are visually impaired or blind, and tainable system that would produce marketable diesel fuel and pel- demonstrates the abilities of a minority group dis- letized fertilizer from both digested and undigested biosolids. proportionately affected by unemployment. For Richard Hunter, the reigning half marathon “People who are blind or visually impaired have a record holder in the B2 division with the United Copies of the Intellergy proposal shall be available upon request, lot to gain from running in a race,” said Mike States Association of Blind Athletes, the benefits of subject to the provisions of FOIA and § 56-575.4 G of the PPEA. Johnson, a spokesman for the Alexandria-based Na- running transcend the physical. “Usually visually tional Industries for the Blind. “There are many myths impaired people are bound logistically, they move For general inquiries contact Lander Napper, Purchasing Agent at and misconceptions about the abilities of people who around slower with a white cane or guide dog. When 703-549-3381 Ext. 2203. are blind, and running a half marathon is just one of they run with a sighted guide they are running fast many ways to showcase that people who are blind and able to go where they are not really able to oth- ISSUED BY: ALEXANDRIA RENEW ENTERPRISES, VIRGINIA or visually impaired are as capable as their sighted erwise,” said Hunter. “Running gives visually im- LANDER NAPPER PURCHASING AGENT counterparts.” paired people a sense of freedom.” PURCHASING DIVISION Challenges to running for people who are visually 1500 EISENHOWER AVENUE impaired or blind often include an inability to link ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314 Details up with sighted guides. For those who do, the con- Registration for the Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon will * * * * nection is deeply rewarding. COMPETING PROPOSALS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED remain open up to race weekend. Expect road closures along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Woodrow “Volunteers really make a huge difference in the TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE, NO LATER THAN THE Wilson Bridge on the day of the race. For more information lives of people with vision loss,” said Hunter. “Vol- ANNOUNCED DATE AND TIME OF CLOSING. visit: wilsonbridgehalf.com. For those interested in guided unteering is an opportunity to transform the lives of PROPOSALS SENT BY FACSIMILE running with people who are visually impaired or blind, the Cdifferent Foundation provides a platform for linking up. For people who are visually impaired, and at the same WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. more information visit Cdifferent.org. time transform their own life.” 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Week in Alexandria Arlandria’s Revolving Door After less than a year on the job, Tenants and Workers United director Gabriel Rojo abruptly stepped down last weekend. Leaders of the organization are being tight-lipped about what happened, but the revolving door of the Arlandria-based advo- cacy group has created a leadership vacuum for the organization, which must now launch yet another search. “I’m confident that the board and the staff will be able to pull out of this and rebuild,” said John Liss, who led the group from 1985 to 2010. “It’s particularly important considering the mas- sive displacement that’s going on in the West End.” The organization was originally formed in 1985, when resi-

Photo by dents in Arlandria were concerned that gentrification would dis- place low-income people from the neighborhood. At the time it was known as the Tenants Support Committee. By the early 1990s,

Louise Krafft the group began taking on labor issues and changed its name to the Tenants and Workers Support Committee. In 2004, the group rebranded itself Tenants and Workers United. Liss left the organization in 2010 to help create Virginia New Majority, and Jen Morley stepped in to be interim director. Her

/Gazette Packet tenure as interim director ended up being longer than the time Rojo led the organization, which included heated debates over redevelopment at Mount Vernon Center and the Beauregard small- area plan. “Things are rapidly changing, and TWU needs to respond to these changes in order to continue its great legacy of winning social justice campaigns, meeting the needs of its members and The Potomac River Generation Station originally opened in 1949. the communities to which they belong, and to make a powerful leadership transition to the next generation,” Rojo said in a writ- ten statement announcing his departure. “I believe that during Coal-Fired Power Plant To Close my tenure, I was able to help set TWU on a path to make that THE PLANT OPENED in 1949 by a group known change happen.” Long-awaited day has as Potomac Energy Company, now known as Pepco. arrived; plant to close at Back then, the Potomac River Generating Station was Digging Deeper situated between the Potomac River Clayworks and The full extent of burials at Fort Ward may never be known the American Chlorophyll Company. Over time, in- beginning of October. because city leaders are reluctant to tear up one of Alexandria’s dustrial uses declined on the waterfront. Pepco even- marquee public parks. By Michael Lee Pope tually leased the plant to Mirant, which was eventu- But more than 10,000 artifacts were discovered during the sur- Gazette Packet ally acquired by GenOn. Today, Pepco owns the land vey of selected areas over the last two years, and the story of and GenOn owns the facility. what happened at the African-American neighborhood known as After several years of trying to shut the plant down, ress conferences aren’t usually planned weeks the Fort is beginning to emerge. city leaders struck a deal with Mirant in 2008. The or months ahead of time. But the press con- Now the Office of Historic Alexandria is preparing an open house P agreement stipulated that the company would in- ference scheduled for the first day of Octo- so members of the general public can see the artifacts for them- vest $32 million to reduce particulate matter at the ber has been years in the making. When elected offi- selves. The open house at the Alexandria Archeology Museum is facility. But three years passed, and little or no cials and city leaders gather at the corner of North scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. progress had been made on the agreement. The Di- Royal Street and Bashford Lane Monday morning, “While most of the artifacts are quite small, hundreds are of vision of Environmental Services was on the verge the mood will likely be one of celebration. City lead- sufficient size to be recognizable in form and use,” said City Ar- of signing a contract to install “baghouse” technol- ers fought for years to shut down the plant, which cheologist Pam Cressey. “These larger items have been exca- ogy last summer. emitted particulate matter into the air and jeopar- vated primarily from areas near or in the remains of the African- “This isn’t like changing a bag on your vacuum dized the health of people living American homes built at the Fort.” cleaner,” said Bill Skraback, throughout the region. City officials and descendants are currently at odds over whether deputy director for the Depart- “This is a day that we’ve been or not more archeological study should take place at the site, a “This is a day that ment of Transportation and Envi- looking forward to for a long time, debate that is sure to be part of the upcoming budget season next ronmental Services. “It takes and it’s long overdue,” said Mayor year. Meanwhile, members of a task force are crafting a long- we’ve been looking time.” Bill Euille. “But it’s also a bitter- term management plan for Fort Ward Park, and panels have been That time came to an end a few sweet moment because of the forward to for a created to show what happened during Reconstruction. The is- weeks later in August 2011, when people who are losing their jobs.” sue was even raised by Republican City Council candidate Bob GenOn announced that it would Euille said that several employ- long time, and it’s Wood during a recent candidates forum. be closing the plant in October ees have been reassigned by “I see no reason why citizens have to fight City Hall to find 2012. The issue immediately be- GenOn, the Houston-based com- long overdue.” their history at Fort Ward,” said Wood, prompting applause. pany that acquired Atlanta-based — Mayor Bill Euille came a flashpoint in the conten- Mirant in 2010 merger. But not tious waterfront planning process. everyone was so lucky. About 20 or so will retire and Some said it would be a mistake Musical Chairs about 20 or so will be unemployed. That’s the down- to have a plan that does not account for this 25-acre Former Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka will be side. But the upside is the city will finally be without site. Others said the planning process was already sworn into office this Friday, closing the chapter on the tale of a major source of pollution, opening up a valuable too advanced to scrap it and start over. former Del. David Englin (D-45). He’s the four-term legislator piece of waterfront property. The closure of the plant “Yes, it’s part of the waterfront,” said Councilman who got caught in a sex scandal and resigned in August. The has already become part of the City Council cam- Paul Smedberg during a waterfront work session in Englins have now moved to California, and Krupicka was selected paign, as Councilwoman Del Pepper mentioned the September 2011. in a landslide victory over Republican Tim McGhee and Liber- plant in her closing remarks during the first candi- “But it’s quite a bit away from the core of what tarian Justin Malkin. Krupicka’s seat will be filled by Alexan- dates forum earlier this month. we’re trying to address with this plan.” dria Circuit Court District Judge Lisa Kemler, although her de- “Along with Paul (Smedberg), I’ve been busy try- Earlier this year, the City Council approved a plan cision was not yet available at press time. ing to close the GenOn coal burning facility, and we’re that does not include the GenOn site. And any fu- proud to say that on Oct. 1 it will be closed,” said ture developer would be responsible for cleaning up — Michael Lee Pope Pepper. “And I want to continue working on clean- the heavily polluted parcel, which could take mil- air issues.” lions of dollars and years of effort. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

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Absentee In-person Voting in the City of Al- [email protected] by any institution of higher education located There are many reasons that voters are al- exandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. lowed to vote absentee, but the most broad of In-person absentee voting starts Friday, Sept. ADVERTISING: For advertising information How important is it for Virginia voters to turn these applies to almost anyone with a job: “Any 21 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5 e-mail: out on or before Nov. 6? As a critical “battle- person who, in the regular and orderly course p.m. [email protected] ground” state, Virginia will be key in deter- of his business, profession, or occupation, will Regular hours for in-person absentee voting Julie Ferrill mining who will be the next President of the be at his place of work and commuting to and Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 are Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at [email protected] United States. 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Turnout in Northern Virginia could deter- of acceptable reasons to vote absentee, links More details, including dates of extended mine who is president and which party con- to download a request for an absentee ballot hours at http://alexandriava.gov/elections/ Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 trols the U.S. Senate. and other instructions. info/default.aspx?id=1720 [email protected] Letters to the Editor Debbie Funk National Sales 703-778-9444 dates running for City Council. These same Lovain, Pepper, Smedberg and Wilson, plus [email protected] BRAC History civic associations invited the mayoral candi- Mayor Euille, indicates why current elected dates to participate in a similar forum but officials would hide from West End voters. The Publisher Is Important Mayor Euille’s campaign staff explained, he is West End forum revealed that no council mem- Jerry Vernon To the Editor: way too busy to spend an evening with the ber at the time had or has any idea what hap- [email protected] On Sept. 12, five West End Civic Associations voters of the West End. A review of comments pened or what to do: Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm hosted a candidate forum focused on West End during the forum, especially from the four ❖ Tim Lovain said that he advocated for the 703-778-9433 issues, which was attended by all of the candi- council members who voted for BRAC namely Victory Center [the other site in Alexandria [email protected] @MaryKimm under consideration] and should not have taken staff’s advice; Editor in Chief Steven Mauren ❖ Del Pepper repeated what she has said Art/Design: publicly before that no one wanted the BRAC Laurence Foong, John Heinly On Exhibit Production Manager: at Mark Center; Jean Card Two Living Legend portraits by ❖ Paul Smedberg remarked that the deci- Geovani Flores Nina Tisara — Lillian Patterson, Editor Emeritus:

/Tisara Photo /Tisara sion should not have been made in closed ses- 2012, and Nelson Greene Sr., sions; Mary Anne Weber 2010 — were selected by jury for ❖ Justin Wilson said they decided the issue the Young At Art exhibition cur- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 based on the wrong data. Circulation Manager: rently at the Durant Center for The responses candidates gave on how BRAC Ann Oliver [email protected] the Arts, 1605 Cameron St. The came to be were disturbing and do not augur show is jointly sponsored by Se- well for the future. Since 2008, elected offi-

Steven Halperson Steven A Connection Newspaper nior Services of Alexandria and cials have repeatedly assured citizens that the Goodwin House Foundation BRAC was no big deal. City Hall enthusiasti- The Alexandria Gazette Packet is and can be seen through Jan. 24. distributed weekly to selected homes in the cally supported the site in writing. Once it be- City of Alexandria. Exhibit hours are Monday-Thurs- Any owners or occupants of premises that Photo by Photo came obvious that BRAC was a very big deal day, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fridays, 9 do not wish to receive the paper can notify From left: 2012 Living Legend of Alexan- and a planning disaster, council tried to dis- the publisher by telephone at 703-917- a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6480 or by email to dria Lillian Patterson; Nina Tisara, tance itself from the decision saying that they [email protected], director, Living Legends of Alexandria, really opposed it all along. While the mayor and the distributor will be notified to discontinue service. and Marilyn Patterson. See Letters, Page 11

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By Dr. Morton Sherman dents. The issue for all of us is that Superintendent of Schools a gap in achievement must be closed if our democracy is truly ne of the most important conversations I going to thrive in the future. Ohave each year is with our new teachers. I (Here’s a great fourth-grade math ask them if they know why American pub- problem: If ACPS has a larger per- lic education is so important. The answer has always centage of children in poverty than been clear to me: to help create literate, participat- our neighbors have, and if the ing, productive citizens to sustain and enhance our miserable truth for all school divi- democracy. That doesn’t mean sions is that poor students score Commentary that public and private schools are lower than advantaged students, how will that af- not part of the fabric of our fect the average score?) country’s education; it does mean The reality exists that there is an achievement gap that the overwhelming majority of our nation’s chil- in all school divisions, not only for our children in dren are, and will continue to be public school-edu- poverty, but also among our African-American, His- cated for a very long time. panic, and white children. The closing of this achieve- With Election Day quickly approaching, I ask this ment gap is the great civil rights issue of this genera- additional question: if public education is so impor- tion. tant to our democracy, how are we doing? Specifi- So, there is clear data that we are making very cally, how are we doing in ACPS? good progress. Many indicators support the work we This is a fair and important question. are doing in ACPS even as we have grown in popula- So, some pretty straightforward facts give part of tion by about 20 percent in recent years. the picture: ACPS is entering the second year of implementa- ❖ SAT participation and scores increased. The per- tion of our new 21st-century curriculum. According centage of seniors who took the SAT was the highest to U.S. News & World Report (Sept. 17), the curricu- in nine years. Minorities comprised 72 percent of the lum is right where it should be: shifting toward criti- test takers at ACPS compared with Virginia’s 41 per- cal thinking in our classrooms. While other divisions cent and the nation’s 47 percent. making this shift are focusing on the high school level, ❖ AP participation and scores are the highest ever the ACPS curriculum leads to critical thinking on in ACPS. multiple levels for students in all grade levels. We ❖ Reading scores as a division fell one point. are confident that this training will well prepare our ❖ Math scores are not where we want them to be students for citizenship, work, and life as critical based on a new state assessment. This new assess- thinkers and life-long learners. We are confident that ment now serves as baseline data. this curriculum will help students achieve at higher ❖ We have clear evidence that students in some levels and reach full potential. schools and with some teachers are making remark- We are off to a great start this year. We experi- able progress. Our responsibility is to ensure consis- enced a very smooth start which lets us get to the tency in achievement across the school division. serious and joyous responsibility of educating each The challenge we are addressing right here in ACPS and every one of our students. I am confident that is one our country must address. We are the face of this impressive beginning is a predictor of the stellar America. For example, the percentage of students year that we expect for our students and staff. But on free and reduced lunch has risen from 49 percent we need the help of our community in understand- five years ago to close to 60 percent this year. ing the students we serve, in respecting the remark- When we look at the data supplied by a recent able educators in our schools, and in modeling the Virginia Education Association study, there is no use of facts and data in talking about our ongoing doubt that our nondisadvantaged students perform and continuous improvement. as well as the highest achieving and wealthiest neigh- We in ACPS are so fortunate to have the commu- bors we have. And there is no doubt that our disad- nity support necessary to meet the lofty goals of edu- vantaged students perform as well as, and in several cating the children of our democracy. cases, better than, our neighbors’ disadvantaged stu- Thank you. Letters to the Editor

From Page 10 tells a story of city officials inform- pened. It tells a story of the Army ing the IG in its 2011 report that refusing to do further analysis be- gave gushing endorsements of they stand by their original enthu- cause city officials were reassur- BRAC when it was selected, he siastic endorsement of the site, ing it that BRAC would bring no now asks us to assign his support despite public proclamations to significant impact to local roads to the dustbin of history. The the contrary. It tells a story of find- with minor improvements. mayor’s reluctance to debate ap- ing no one in Alexandria raising The stories told at the candi- pears to be savvy political maneu- any questions about this selection dates’ forum last week were just vering on his part to avoid ac- despite rhetoric from officials that as disturbing. City staff is to countability. they really opposed it all along. It blame; the Army is to blame; The 2011 Department of De- tells a story of Fairfax County ex- VDOT is to blame; Fairfax is to fense Inspector General reports plaining why the Mark Center site blame; council members are weak and other documents from the was insane, and Alexandria offi- and helpless. When the decision time tell a very different story from cials’ silence. It tells a story of one was made, they were asleep at the that told by City Hall. It tells a of the fastest awarded billion dol- switch and at the mercy of malevo- story of city officials working with lar contracts in federal govern- lent forces. As for the future, their the developer and the Army to get ment history once the city rallied position is that there is nothing we the building at Mark Center. It tells behind selecting the site, during could have or can do to influence a story of city officials arguing with which the selection criteria was the policy outcomes. Why this rec- VDOT when VDOT raised many changed and ground broken be- ommends them for another term valid and serious concerns about fore others who were bidding is never explained. Councilman picking the Mark Center site. It could figure out what had hap- See Letters, Page 28 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 11 Living Legends Bill Kehoe: A Life of Service to City and Nation Volunteer firefighter Living Legends: also helps keep The Project Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing residents safe by 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle Alexandria’s Living Legends. volunteering with The project was conceived by artist-photographer Nina Tisara to create an enduring artistic record of the people whose vision and dedication make a Rebuilding Together positive, tangible difference to the quality of life in Alexandria. Alexandria. Platinum and Gold sponsors this year are the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Club Manag- ers Association of America, Dominion Foundation, Erkiletian Real Estate Development, John By Max Rotermund McEnearney in memory of Ginny, Renner & Com- pany, CPA, P.C. and the Rotary Club of Alexandria. ill Kehoe has done two things in This is one of a series of profiles that will appear this year. For information, to volunteer, become a his career and done them very sponsor or nominate a Legend for 2013, visit well. First he rose in the officer www.AlexandriaLegends.com or contact Nina B Tisara, [email protected]. ranks in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in personnel. After that, he became a volunteer, but a volunteer in fire fighting support of the association to promote the and house building. All in all, his life is a Friendship Firehouse. The breakfast held combination of service to the nation and Photo by the morning of the George Washington the city. Birthday Parade and the Friendship Kehoe is more than a Legend in Alexan- Firehouse Festival are organized by him and add much to the public awareness of the dria. He is a remarkable person and a true Nina Tisara hero among us. Like many people who fit importance of the historic firehouse. that description, he draws very little atten- His initial bachelor’s degree in industrial tion to himself and his significant accom- and vocational education from the Univer- plishments. He is all about service to his sity of Illinois now stands him in good stead community and his country. Since retiring Bill Kehoe was a first responder to the 9/11 crash and stood a as a volunteer house builder and repairer. from the military he has served Alexandria night shift fire watch on the Pentagon roof. Kehoe volunteers regularly with Rebuilding in many ways. Together Alexandria, an organization that He is a volunteer firefighter and volun- by other local fire companies during the Beverley, a former Alexandria mayor and donates home repairs to in-need families teers at the Alexandria Fire Department funeral and to keep residents apprised of the driving force of the association for many of Alexandria. Typically, he coordinates the (AFD) Emergency Operations Center traffic changes made necessary by the fu- years, Kehoe has championed the cause of activities of two or three volunteer crews (EOC). The center coordinates the city’s neral. maintaining and promoting the history of who work on individual projects. He began processes of mitigation, preparedness, re- Kehoe is not just a volunteer at the Alex- firefighting. His vigilance ensures the high- this aspect of his volunteer life at church sponse, and recovery from man-made and andria Fire Department. He went through est possible quality of the exhibits at the where he and others volunteered their time natural disasters. It is used by city officials all the training new firefighters receive. He museum. The Office of Historic Alexandria to help others in the community. He went and related services and agencies to pro- combined that training with his second knows that it will receive a note from him into the home finishing business when he vide a coordinated response to major emer- bachelor’s, a degree in fire science from the when something is amiss in the firehouse. and a team from Rebuilding Together Alex- gencies and disasters. Whenever there is an University of Maryland. He has used this Today, thanks to his quiet leadership, the andria went down to New Orleans under emergency, he is there helping out. He was training and experience to contribute to the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association Habitat for Humanity sponsorship after a first responder to the 9/11 crash and spent wider community both here in Alexandria assists in the preservation of the historic fire hurricane Katrina to repair the interior of three days assisting in the EOC, shuttling and nationally. He is the treasurer of the engine house on South Alfred Street in Al- two homes. These elements are only ex- AFD personnel to and from the Pentagon Institution of Fire Engineers whose purpose exandria. It supports the Alexandria Fire amples of what Kehoe does for Alexandria and standing a night shift fire watch on the is to promote, encourage and improve the Department and provides scholarships and on an ongoing basis and for several decades. Pentagon roof. science and practice of fire engineering, fire other benevolent and philanthropic services His contributions to the community are His latest stint in the Command Center prevention and fire extinction. to the Alexandria community. The associa- many. He has become recognized as a occurred from the death of Emergency Another contribution he makes is as the tion promotes civic involvement, honors the leader. He exemplifies what we mean when Medical Technician Joshua Wiseman secretary/treasurer of the Friendship Vet- legacy of its 18th-century founders — dedi- we say servant leader — one who quietly through his funeral. The center had been erans Fire Engine Association. This associa- cated citizen firefighters — and values the promotes those around him to be more ef- opened to coordinate the activities of the tion has a long history of support for the contributions of our present-day first re- fective and successful. This award of Living many fire companies that came to memori- Friendship Firehouse Museum. Taking the sponders. Legend status honors his skill in teaching alize Wiseman, ensure coverage for the city reins after the passing of Marshall J. Kehoe also organizes events annually in volunteers to be maximally effective.

Family Legends on Fairfax Cable Director Sydney riter/artist/educator ics of interest to AAUW members — educa- Sachs pins a Sushmita Mazumdar, who tion, community, women’s issues, and in- microphone on W Alexis Fu Boa leads Family Legends work- ternational affairs. shops, was interviewed last week by Mazumdar will lead three Family Legend Colton. Deborah Wright for On the Go with workshops for Kaleidoscope for Kids on Sushmita AAUW. Appearing as a special guest was Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Durant Center for Mazumdar is at Alexis FuBao Colton who participated in the Arts, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexan- left, Deborah one of the workshops at the Ramsay Rec- dria. For a full schedule of activities see http: Wright at right. reation Center. //kaleidoscopeforkids2012a.sched.org. On the Go with AAUW (American Asso- Family Legends is an activity of Living Leg- Photo by Nina Tisara ciation of University Women) is a public ends of Alexandria. Living Legends access cable TV show that focuses on top- of Alexandria

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By Sandra Martinez dria Rotary Club. Gazette Packet The 5K course starts and ends at the park- ing lot near the Cameron Run Water Park upport Alexandria’s local charities grounds in Alexandria and winds through by participating in the Inaugural Ben Brenman Park. For the non-runners at- SFamily Fun Day/5K on Sunday, tending the event, there will be activities, Sept. 30, and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast provided by the Alexan- See Fundraiser, Page 16

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vendors and healthy food choices for them to enjoy. In addition to the timed 5K run, there is a 5K walk, a 1-mile kids’ course, and 100-yd Tot Trot with fun activities included. The first female and male win- ner of the 5K race will receive sports watches. There are awards for second and third place winners and the children will get ribbons. The event is hosted by Alexan- dria marathoner Brooke Curran and the Rotary Club of Alexandria. All of the proceeds will benefit charities including global water projects, Girls on the Run, and ser- vices for at-risk youth and fami- lies in the area. “This is a true partnership. I couldn’t have done it alone. I needed them and they needed me. Together we are putting on a great event,” said Curran. Mayor William D. Euille of Al- exandria will also be in atten- dance. The mayor is active in com- munity affairs through the William D. Euille Foundation that he

See 5K Run, Page 17

ALEXANDRIA MAYORAL & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The following candidates will be attending: Be an Informed Voter! Mayoral Candidates Bill Euille (D) Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Andrew Macdonald (I) 7:00 p.m. City Council Candidates John Taylor Chapman (D) Jermaine Mincey (I) Glenda Davis (I) Del Pepper (D) Frank Fannon (R) Allison Silberberg (D) George Washington Middle School Alicia Hughes (R) Paul Smedberg (D) Robert Kraus (L) Justin Wilson (D) 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue Tim Lovain (D) Bob Wood (R)

THIS EVENT IS BEING SPONSORED BY: Alexandria League of Women Voters North Old Town Independent Old Dominion Boat Club Civic Association (NOTICe) Northridge Civic Association Rosemont Civic Association For further information, including accomodations for the disabled, please call (703) 212-0982

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5K Run www.partnersinrealestate.com Licensed Brokers in DC, VA and MD From Page 16 David W. Spires Marjorie J. Spires Robert B. Burroughs Vote Bob Wood for City Council • November 6 founded in 1994, the Alexandria 703-765-3500 703-765-3500 703-765-3500 Boys and Girls Club and the Ameri- can Heart Association. Cell: 703-850-4256 Cell: 703-472-7713 Cell: 703-856-2426 The schedule of events is as fol- lows: 7208 7 a.m.: Gates Open Park Terrace AY 1-4 7:30 a.m.: Event Begins OPEN Drive 7:45 a.m.: 100-yard Tot Trot (5 SUND $835,000 and under) • An Elevated 8 a.m.: 5K timed Race Setting Looking 8:45 a.m.: 5K Walk East to the Potomac 8:45 a.m.: 1-Mile Kids’ Course River • Lovely, (with activities) Level Landscaped Rear Elevation “Yes, it’s early— but hopefully it • Unique, Spacious will allow families to begin their Sunroom on Main day on an active note and still have Level • Formal Living and Dining Rooms • Large Entrance Hall • Generous time to make their kids’ sporting Eat-in Kitchen opens to Rear Elevation • Four Bedrooms • Three Full Baths • Light-filled Family Room with Side Entrance • Oversized Two-Car Garage events and other family plans later Dir.: Alex S on G.W. Pkwy. R on Tulane. L on Park Terrace to in the day,” Curran said. 7208 on right. Online registration ended Wednesday, Sept. 26, but onsite 6912 registration is available on race Park Terrace AY 1-4 day. Physical education teachers $600,000 OPEN and coaches in Alexandria schools • Incomparable are encouraged to run together as Location along G.W. SUND a school, a class or a sports team Parkway • Less at a discounted rate of $15. For than 5 minutes to more information contact Cele Beltway and Old Town • Freshly Garrett at [email protected] or Painted Brick Brooke Curran at therunning Rambler with One- [email protected]. Car Garage • Generous Formal Living Room w/Raised Hearth Fireplace • Separate Dining Room adjacent to Updated Kitchen • Step-Down Cozy Family Room w/Fireplace • Hardwood Floors throughout Main Level • Three Bedrooms • Two Full Baths • Huge Unfinished Full Basement for Unlimited Expansion Dir.: Head S on Fort Hunt Rd. L on Wake Forest. R on Park Terrace to 6912.

1903 Swan Terrace AY 1-4 OPEN $600,000 • Terrific SUND Location—Less than 5 minutes to Old Town • Five Blocks to G.W. Parkway and Potomac River • All-Brick Three Level Split w/One-Car Garage • Three Bedrooms • Three Full Baths • Formal Living & Dining Rooms • Hardwood Floors • Replacement Windows • Freshly Painted • Breezy Patio off Remodeled Kitchen • Recreation Room w/Adjacent Shower Bath Dir: Alex. S on G.W. Parkway from Old Town. R on Belle Haven Road. L on Fort Hunt Road. R on Swan Terrace to 1903 on left.

6600 Potomac Ave, Unit A1 $270,000 • TURNKEY – Remodeled Belle View Condo • Near Shopping, Rec Center, Library & Public Bus • Rare THREE Bedroom Offering • Ground-Level Property—No Stairs • New Hardwood Floors • Ceiling Fans • Remodeled Kitchen w/Extra Cabinets/Counters • Microwave • Dishwasher • New Air Conditioning • Two Blocks to Potomac River and Bike Paths Dir.: Alex. S on G.W. Parkway from Old Town. R on Belle View Blvd. L on Potomac Ave to 6600. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 17 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 19 Fall Fun Celebrating Oktoberfest Bands, bratwurst, and brews to celebrate Bavaria

ktoberfest season comes but once Oa year, so be sure to attend any number of Oktoberfest events around Northern Virginia. Celebrations in- clude traditional Bavarian bratwurst, fam- ily fun, live bands and fine brews.

The Oktoberfest at Capital City Brew- ing Company will be held in Shirlington Village Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25, and include a 4-ounce sam- Photos Contributed pler cup plus 10 redeemable beer tickets. Visit www.capcitybrew.com.

Virtue Feed and Grain will host an Oktoberfest in Alexandria at 106 S. Union St, on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit www.virtuefeedandgrain.com. German sausages and sauerkraut are served up in the food tent at the annual Ft. Belvoir Oktoberfest in 2011. Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest, hosted by clude 25 redeemable tick- MRW, will be held ets good for brews and Blaskapelle Thursday, Oct. 4 O’zapst ist! food. Visit Alte through Sunday Oct. The traditional opening toast in Ba- www.snallygasterdc.com. Kameraden, varia is reserved for the mayor of Munich 7. Tickets and festival once he taps the first keg at noon. Cries The “Old hours vary by day. Visit of “it is tapped!” will fill the beer tents as The Northern Vir- Comrades” www.belvoirmwr.com. thousands await their first stein. ginia Brewfest will be German Oktoberfest is the hallmark German fes- held Saturday and Sun- Band, per- tival celebrated in Bavaria during the final Snallygaster, a weeks of September. In 1994 the event day Oct. 20-21 from 11 forms at beer festival hosted by was modified to coincide with Germany’s a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spe- Fort Rustico, will take place Unity Day on Oct. 3, when East and West cial Events Center at Bull Belvoir’s in D.C. at Yards Park, Germany reunited after decades of sepa- Run Regional Park in 2011 ration as a result of the Cold War. 3rd and Water streets, Centreville. Visit http:// Oktoberfest. SE, on Saturday, Oct. novabrewfest.com/fall/. 13, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and in- — Compiled by Montie Martin

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E-mail announcements to Plant ID and Native Alternative. 4603 Games and Diversions 8-10 p.m. All proceeds donated to local [email protected]. Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 489 Admission: $50. Carlyle House, 121 charities. Call 703-549-5500 or email FRIDAY/SEPT. 28 Photos and artwork are encouraged. 3201. 9 a.m.-noon. $35. In this N. Fairfax St. Call 703-549-2997. [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Levi Lowrey to open for The workshop Kristen Sinclair and Brenda Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks and Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. BoDeans at the Birchmere. Visit Skarphol, curatorial horticulturist, tours of the house. Largest native plant sale in DC Metro www.levilowrey.com. The Birchmere focus on invasive plant identification Kaleidoscope for Kids 10 a.m.-4 Area hosts 11 vendors from four WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 26 Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount both in the classroom and the field p.m. A two-day event including states selling native perennials, Author Series. 7-8:30 p.m. Ricardo Vernon Ave. Visit and provide native alternatives to theater, musical performances, shrubs, and trees for sun or shade in Lasso will speak about his book www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- plant instead. Register at dance, poetry, visual arts projects, historic Parkfairfax. 3601 Valley Democracy on Trial: The Case for the 7500. www.greenspring.org or call 703- kaleidoscope-making and book- Drive, Alexandria. Call 571-232-0375 Defense, at the Beatley Central Green Spring Gardens. Basic 642-5173. making workshops. Durant Arts or visit Library, 5005 Duke St. Visit Gardening: Grow Lush Ferns. 4603 Community Health Fair. 8:30 a.m.-2 Center, 1605 Cameron St. www.ParkfairfaxNativePlantSale.org. www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 482 p.m. Get screened, gather the most Smithsonian Museum Day Live. Fall Concert. 8 p.m. Peter Trofimenko 746-1702. 2301. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10. Join us at recent information on various health Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria and The American Balalaika Dance Party with DJ Dabe Green Spring Gardens to learn more issues and learn how to take better Archaeology Museum, and the Symphony open the 2012-2013 Murphy. 9-11p.m. Nick’s Nightclub, about growing ferns from a Master care of yourself and your loved ones. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Concert Season with Autumn 642 South Pickett St. $6. Gardener and walk through the Free mini lectures, panel discussions, Museum will be offering free Fantasies, featuring acclaimed garden to see them. Register at ask-the-doctor sessions, information admission to anyone presenting a Russian balalaika soloist Demitri www.greenspring.org or call 703- and counseling. At Alfred Street Museum Day Ticket, available to Shvetsov, and fantasy themes by SEPT. 27 THROUGH NOV. 11 642-5173. Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred St. Call download at www.smithsonian.com/ Russian composers still unknown to Wax Works. The exhibition will Free Yoga Class. 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m.- 703-683-2222. museumday. Visit most American audiences. The U.S. feature six artists whose work begins noon, and 2-3 p.m. Introduction to 71st Annual Historic Alexandria www.gadsbystavern.org, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall at the definition of ‘encaustic’ and the exercise and health benefits of Homes Tour & Marketplace 10 alexandriaarchaeology.org, and and Arts Center, 3001 Beauregard St. explores the application, Dahn Yoga which is located at 1630 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour some of the city’s apothecarymuseum.org. Visit www.nvcc.edu/ functionality and versatility of wax as King St. Call 703-684-7717. restored and decorated homes in the Flea Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Trinity schlesingercenter/. Tickets: $20 in a medium. Opening Reception: heart of Old Town. Marketplace will United Methodist Church, located at advance, $25 at the door, $15 for be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal 2911 Cameron Mills Road. Children’s seniors, students and groups. Cash Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. Free. The SATURDAY/SEPT. 29 Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Visit Church, 228 S. Pitt St. items, including toys and books, in www.nvfaa.org. Green Spring Gardens. Invasive An Evening of 18th Century addition to baked goods and lunch. See Calendar, Page 22

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Dance Center Hosts Family Event Metropolitan Fine Alfred Street Arts Center of Alexan- Baptist Church dria is hosting their 13th annual family open Health Fair house on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m., fea- Returns Saturday turing free dance and fitness classes for all Dr. Camille McGann, right, ages, seminars and discusses breast cancer workshops, arts and treatments with Renae crafts vendors, perfor- Crutches and Ashley mances, a meet and Parham at last year’s greet with center staff, Alfred Street Baptist as well as refreshments. Church Health Fair. The open house is an opportunity for families to learn more about the center’s lessons and in- structors. Classes in- Edyth Barton administers a clude: ballet, Pointe, flu shot to Barbara Heron at hip-hop, jazz, Irish the Alfred Street Baptist dance, contemporary, Church Health Fair in 2011. combination classes of The 2012 Health Fair will take tap/ballet or jazz/tap; place Saturday, Sept. 29 at musical theater, acting, as well as Arts Center offers high quality per- Alfred Street Baptist Church, piano and guitar lessons. forming arts training in a ground 301 S. Alfred St. Call 703-683- Founder and executive director, breaking, holistic learning envi- 2222. Free mini lectures, Melissa Dobbs, was classically ronment that cultivates creativity, panel discussions, ask-the- trained at Duke Ellington School builds community and empowers doctor sessions, information of the Arts in Washington, D.C., students. and counseling. George Mason University and the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center is Photos by Royal Academy of Dance in Lon- located at 6450 Landsdowne Cen- Jeanne Theismann/ don, where she became a regis- tre. Visit www.metrofinearts.com Gazette Packet tered teacher. Metropolitan Fine or call 703-339-0444.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 21 Trattoria da Franco Fall Fun 2012 Authentic Roman Cuisine in a traditional Italian setting • Mondays...... Italian Class and Toastmasters • Tuesdays...... Complimentary chocolate grappa with dinner entrée • Wednesdays..Jazz Night with Bob Williams • Fridays...... Sophisticated Swing with Betsy Ruderfer • Saturdays...... Accordion and Piano with Roberto • Sundays...... European Style Brunch Live Opera… Every Month September 30 Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival Premieres 305 S. Washington Street, Old Town Alexandria Alexandria arts non-profit Access through the Arts to a bookmaking workshop with Family Legends, 703.548.9338 • trattoriadafranco.com introduces a new children’s festival that is part of strolling artist and Bolivian dancers. Visitors can get the fall Kaleidoscope arts celebration throughout the lunch or a snack from local area food trucks in the City called Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival. The picnic area or walk to nearby King Street restaurants. children’s festival will take place the weekend of Sept. Kaleidoscope for Kids is part of the bigger fall arts 29-30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, Alexandria’s celebration called Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope, now multicultural center for the performing and visual in its second season, is an initiative designed to fo- arts. cus interest on the thriving visual and performing The inaugural event is geared specifically for chil- arts in and around the City of Alexandria. A collabo- dren of all ages, and their families, complete with a ration of the Alexandria Arts Forum and Access line-up of nationally and critically acclaimed artists through the Arts, that focuses on visual and perform- and performers and ing arts in Alexandria plenty of hands-on activi- from Labor Day to Hal- ties. Details loween. Visitors can en- Acclaimed artists and Kaleidoscope for Kids Art Festival joy theater, music and performance groups par- Saturday, Sept. 29 dance performances as Sunday, Sept. 30 ticipating in the festival The Durant Center for the Arts well as art exhibitions include urban dance 1605 Cameron Street, upper King Street throughout the city. company Urban Artistry, Metro accessible at the King Street station Tickets are $30 for a Arlington-based Synetic Times for activities and performances vary day unlimited events Visit www.artskaleidoscope.org for tickets and information. Theatre, national Latino pass; $10 for single per- performing arts center formance. Families can the GALA Hispanic Theatre, and renowned children’s enter a sweepstakes to win tickets via the songwriting program Kid Pan Alley. The festival will Festival’s Facebook page http:// offer plenty to see, hear, and do for children and fami- www.facebook.com/KaleidoscopeVA/ lies from a kaleidoscope making workshop, an app_28134323652. A complete list of scheduled origami workshop, puppet parade, art car painting, events is located at http://www.artskaleidoscope.org.

An Intimate Listening Venue Calendar for Folk & Acoustic Music From Page 20 Van Dorn St. Free and open to the Beth El Hebrew Congregation at public. Refreshments served. Visit 3830 Seminary Rd. Individual pieces www.kingstowne.org. are being sold from $35 up to and checks only at the door. Visit Shows in Alexandria - 3rd Sundays at 7 PM $1,750. www.ABSorchestra.org or Church of the Resurrection, 2280 North Beauregard St. www.InstantSeats.com. SUNDAY/SEPT. 30 Farm to Table. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dine Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Beatley Central THROUGH SEPT. 30 Oct. 21: David Roth, plus Lea like a president at Mount Vernon’s Library Sunday Matinee Film Series ‘It Runs in the Family’ art exhibit. new event, featuring dinner with featuring: Wag the Dog (R). The Artists explore many ways art runs in produce from Washington’s Garden. Charles E. Beatley Central Library, families; presenting collections of Tickets are $175, space is limited. 5005 Duke St. Visit their own and their family’s artworks. Visit www.MountVernon.org or call www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- Details at 703-780-2000. 746-1702. Free and open to the www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. The Second Annual Rock & Stroll. general public. Refreshments served. Target Gallery Celebrates 25 noon-4 p.m. Rock & Stroll is a Green Spring Gardens. Tea at Years. The gallery presents 25, an community service and fundraising Downton Abbey. 4603 Green Spring all-media exhibition featuring work event that benefits area service Rd. 1-3 p.m. $27. “Downton Abbey” that responds to world events that providers who help homeless and at- portrays the intertwined lives of have occurred over the past 25 years. risk neighbors. Participants get Edwardian aristocrats and their Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. treated to Thank You picnic lunch, servants during a period of changing Union St. Visit musical entertainment, games, and world order. Hear about life upstairs www.torpedofactory.org/target or prizes. At Cameron Run Regional and downstairs at Downton. Call www.torpedofactory.org/target. Park, Eisenhower Avenue. Visit 703-941-7987 to register. www.rockandstroll.net. Shovels & Rope to open for Asleep Breast Weekend Ever. 7:30 p.m. at the Wheel. 7:30 p.m. Tickets on MONDAY/OCT. 1 Alexandria’s own Fusebox will be Nov. 18: Songs of Phil Ochs sale now. The Music Hall. Visit Los Lobos performing ‘Kiko’ live followed by Bride Dressed in Black (9 $25-30; a tribute to the legendary folk singer/activist featuring www.shovelsandrope.com. w/ Amy Helm at the Birchmere. p.m.) and The Créme (10:30 p.m.) at Olde Towne Dogge Walke. 9-11 $49.50. Visit www.loslobos.org, Jen Cass, Greg Greenway, Magpie, Kim & Reggie Harris, this fundraiser to fight breast cancer. a.m. “A Salute to Dogs in Service.” www.amyhelm.com. The Birchmere Lucy’s ARL is located at 2620 S. John Flynn (all shown above) and Pat Wictor Market Square. $25 per registered Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Shirlington Road. Visit lucysARL.com Jan. 20: Peter Mayer, plus Copper Ponies walker. $40 per non-registered Vernon Ave. Call 703-549-7500 or or call 703-521-3800. walker. This event is both a visit www.birchmere.com. Feb. 17: Scott Ainslie Free Yoga Class. 11 a.m.-noon and 2- fundraiser for a public charity 3 p.m. Introduction to the exercise committed to helping our Nation’s and health benefits of Dahn Yoga veterans through canine therapy and TUESDAY/OCT. 2 which is located at 1630 King St. Call Shows in Mount Vernon - Saturdays at 7 PM service dogs and a celebration of Keiko Matsui at the Birchmere $39.50. 703-684-7717. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd. well-trained dogs and their loving Visit www.keikomatsui.com. The owners and handlers. Register at Birchmere Music Hall is located at Oct. 13: Susan Greenbaum and Carey Creed SATURDAY & SUNDAY/SEPT. 29-30 www.doggewalke.com. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit Estate Sale. 9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. The www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Dec. 1: John Flynn and TBA Art Sale and Exhibit . The Kingstowne Beth El Hebrew Congregation is 7500. Area Artists will exhibit and sell its All shows (except the Ochs tribute) are $18, holding an online estate sale of work on Sept. 29 from 11 a.m.-5 Judaica at http:// $15 in advance at www.FocusMusic.org p.m., and on Sept. 30 from 12-4 p.m. betheljudaicaestatesale.org. You may Info: 703-501-6061 at the Snyder Center, 6450 South also attend a sale in person at the See Calendar, Page 23

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Swingin’ Lincolns. 9-11 p.m. At the OCT. 5 THROUGH NOV. 11 SUNDAY/OCT. 7 Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St. Sculpture Exhibition. “Discipline of Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Beatley Central $10. Smooth, classic American Edge” will be on display in the Library Sunday Matinee Film Series songbook standards. Visit http:// Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art featuring: Iron Jawed Angels dc.gottaswing.com. Gallery, located in the Rachel M. (unrated documentary). The Charles Free Concert. 7:30 p.m. National Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts E. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Chamber players, members of the Center at the Alexandria Campus of Duke St. Visit National Symphony Orchestra with Northern Virginia Community www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- Kenneth Slowik. At Pendleton Hall, College. The opening reception is 746-1702. Free and open to the Ainslie Arts Center, Episcopal High scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, from general public. Refreshments will be School, 3900 W. Braddock Rd. Call 4-6 p.m. with curator’s talk at 5 p.m. served. 703-933-4135 or email The gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pet Blessing. 2 p.m. Messiah Lutheran [email protected]. Monday through Friday and during Church invites people and their pets Free Art Discussion. “Literary Light performances. to the “Blessing of the Pets” with an from Cuba: The enduring creativity ice cream social to follow. 6510 Ft. of Ediciones Vigía” Hunt Rd. Jeanne Drewes, Chief of Binding and Collections at the Art at the Center Classes MONDAY/OCT. 8 Library of Congress, Evening Drawing. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Focus on improving Tift Merritt (Band) at will discuss Ediciones drawing skills through fun activities that explore seeing and the Birchmere. $25. Visit Vigía, a collective of drawing from observation. www.tiftmerritt.com. book artists in Art in the Afternoon. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 1:15-2:30 p.m. The Birchmere Music Matanzas, Cuba, which Fridays 4-5:15 p.m. This studio class is designed for artists age 4-6 Hall is located at 3701 produces books of both and includes an introduction to paint, clay, collage and drawing. Mount Vernon Ave. Visit high literary and After School Studio. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. www.birchmere.com or artistic value. She will This studio class is designed for artists ages 7-12 and includes call 703-549-7500. also share works from instruction and studio work in paint, clay, collage and drawing. her current collection. Art at the Center is located at 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Visit Morrison House, 116 www.artatthecenter.org or call 703-201-1250. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 10 South Alfred St. Visit Author Series. 7- www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703- 8:30p.m. The Beatley Central Library 838-8000. SATURDAY/OCT. 6 presents Sisters in Crime. Meet five “Mind your Health” 5K Run/Walk new mystery writers at 5005 Duke St. hosted by Mental Health America. Call 703-746-1702. OCT. 2 THROUGH NOV. 30 Event starts on October 6 at 8 a.m. at Art Exhibition. The Gallery at Bluemont Park, 339 N. Manchester Convergence presents “pitture e Street , in Arlington, Virginia. THURSDAY/OCT. 11 parole” (“Paintings and Words”), a Registration is $25 through August Art Night at the Torpedo Factory solo exhibition from artist, Lynne 31 and $30 beginning September 1 6-9 p.m. Free. Browse open studios Elizabeth Heiser. A portion of all through race day. Online registration and galleries, interact with artists, sales benefit Convergence programs is available through the Mental and enjoy refreshments at this free including Artist’s Way, Convergence Health America website at event held on the second Thursday of Shared Artists Studios, and the Lab www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/ each month. Torpedo Factory Art All Ages. Opening reception on Oct. 6 mindyourhealth5k. Sponsorship Center, 105 N. Union St. Call 703- from 7-9 p.m. Email opportunities are also available. For 838-4565 or visit [email protected] or call those wishing to be a sponsor, please www.torpedofactory.org. 703-915-0917 to RSVP. Call 703-998- contact Julie Burke at Second Thursday Music: Danielle 6260 or visit [email protected] to Westphal & Ken Giese. 7 p.m. www.convergenceccf.net. learn more. $10. At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince 17th Annual Art on the Avenue 10 St. Tickets are available online at a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Celebrating the nvfaa.org or at the door. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 3 diversity of Del Ray, this annual DJ Dance Party with DJ Dabe street festival along Mount Vernon Murphy. 9-11 p.m. At Nick’s Avenue has 300 juried artists, three OCT. 12 & 13 Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St. $6. stages of music, children’s art Music Event. 7:30 p.m. Singer- Visit nicksnightclub.com or call 703- activities (scarecrows and pumpkin songwriter Dar Williams will perform 751-8900. painting) and restaurants selling at The Birchmere, co-headlining with Free Film Series. 6:45 p.m. Duncan their specialties. At Mount Vernon Loudon Wainwright III. Visit Library in Del Ray will present Criss Avenue between Bellefonte and www.darwilliams.com. Tickets are Cross, the fifth film in its free Noir at Hume streets. Call 703-683-3100 $45. The Birchmere Music Hall is Duncan film series. Post-screening Jewelry Workshop. 2-3 p.m. located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Welcome back after a long, hot summer! discussion begins at approximately 9 Beginners will learn about basic Call 703-549-7500 or visit p.m. at St. Elmo’s, 2300 Mount jewelry making at the Autumn www.birchmere.com. Stop in to Celebrate our 29th year of traditional Vernon Ave. Seating is limited to 40 Inspirations Jewelry Workshops viewers. The Library is located at (limited to 12 participants). Country French cuisine in Old Town. 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Call 703 Sponsored by the Friends of the SATURDAY/OCT. 13 746 1705. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke 17th Annual Alexandria Arts St. Call 703-746-1702 to sign up. Safari 12-4 p.m. Free. The Torpedo Thank you for your support Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Alexandria Factory Art Center hosts the 17th OCT. 3 THROUGH NOV. 4 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary annual Alexandria Arts Safari, a free Pulse4Artists – “4 Ways Of Color” will hold a yard sale at 1804 Mount day of hands-on arts and crafts through the years! 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery West, 1213 Vernon Ave. Antiques, collectibles, activities for kids and their families. King St. The opening reception will books, paintings, electronics, clothes Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. be Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5-7 p.m. and toys. Rain or shine. Call Ann Union St. Call 703-838-4565 Call 703-549-6006 Visit Mueller at 703-913-0191. Gadsby’s Sutler Market & Lectures Fall Specials www.Pulse4Artists.com. Historic Huntley Open House. 2-4 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ever wanted to p.m. Visit Historic Huntley, a experience shopping 18th century Federal-style villa built in 1825 for style? Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 OCT. 4 THROUGH NOV. 5 Thomson Francis Mason, a grandson N. Royal St. Call 703-746-4242. • Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse Free Art Exhibit. “Tierra y Memoria”: of George Mason. After many years, River Fest. 4-7 p.m. Live Music. Boats. Striking Paintings & Linocuts by Juan the site has been restored and is now Fare. Refreshments. 2 Duke St. Old • Frog Legs • Beef Wellington E. Hernandez G. Opening reception is open to the public. Enjoy informal Town Alexandria Waterfront. $55/ Oct. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. 105 North Union tours and light refreshments. Free ticket or $100/couple. Visit St., Studio 21 (located in the Admission. Rain or shine. 6918 www.alexandriaseaport.org. or call • Fresh Jumbo Softshell Crabs Torpedo Factory Art Center). Visit Harrison Ln. 703-549-7078. www.theartleague.org or call 703- Spooky Saturdays at the Music Event. 8-10 p.m. David W. • Cold Salmon Platter 683-1780. Gallery Hours: Monday- Athenaeum. 1-2 p.m. Featuring Jacobsen will play at St Elmo’s Coffee Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m; Thursdays mask making. Free. Recommended Pub. 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Call & Cold Soup Trio open until 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 for children 6-9. The Athenaeum is 703-739-9268. All Ages. Visit http:// p.m. located at 201 Prince St. Visit davidwj.com. www.nvfaa.org. St. Louis Community Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Events include pony rides, giant Old Town OCT. 5 THROUGH 28 OCT. 6 THROUGH 28 moon bounces, tons of games, rock Sweet n’ Salty Art Exhibit. Artists Exhibition. Homage: Past Influences. wall, arts & crafts, BINGO, food, beer were asked to “give in to their Reception is Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.; juror tent, vendors, and an apple pie bake- 127 N. Washington St., Alexandria • 703-548-4661 cravings” to create dynamic and talk with Brooke Seidelmann at 7 off. All are welcome. Small fee for interesting interpretations of this p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 each activity. Call 703-799-4844. Smoke-Free Restaurant theme. Visit N. Union St. Visit Held at St. Louis School, 2901 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. www.torpedofactory.org/target. Popkins Ln. www.lerefugealexandria.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 23 Fall Fun MumsMums && FallFall FlowersFlowers AreAre HereHere inin GorgeousGorgeous Colors!Colors!

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❖ Del Ray Turkey Trot 5-Miler - A Thanksgiving Day tradition for 37 years, the Nov. 22 race will also feature a food drive for the Alive! food bank. Note the new starting time of 9 a.m. at George Washing- ton Middle School. www.visitdelray.com/turkeytrot

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24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fall Fun Virginia Is for Lovers, and Apple-Lovers Apple season in full swing; Grab a basket and pick your own.

da Red, Nittany, Gala, Pink Lady or families, apple-picking has become a fall activities. Before you head out, call Honey crisp: whether you like your tradition, providing a fun outdoor ahead to make sure that your favorite Iapples tart or sweet, there are activity and healthy food. Grab a basket apple (or pumpkin) is ripe and available plenty of apple-picking orchards and pick your own. Many of the orchards for picking. and farms to pick from within an hour’s and farms listed below also host special drive of Northern Virginia. For many events, fall festivals, hayrides and other — Victoria Ross Stribling Orchard

Marker-Miller Orchards

Photos Contributed Baskets of apples at Rock Hill Orchard

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3 11 8 8 BUTLER’S ORCHARD 1 7 For 60 years, this family farm has become 2 10 7 known for its apple picking as well as its popular

495 fall festival. In addition to apple orchards, 5 50 there’s a market and bakery, featuring everything “apple,” a country store, hay rides, 6 4 66 slides and tons of pumpkins. Virginia Farm Market The Little Country Kitchen at 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown 301-972-3299 Homestead Farm Butlersorchard.com

Virginia dried bats or frogs, turtle shells and “anything © Google Map data else we find that’s interesting during the year,” 9 ROCK HILL ORCHARD 1 MARKER-MILLER ORCHARDS Brown said. Rock Hill Orchard, located in the Agricultural A family favorite, Marker-Miller Orchards has 37883 E Main Street, Purcellville, 540-338-7445 5 VALLEY VIEW ORCHARD Reserve in Northern Montgomery County, offers something for everyone in the family. Relax on Crookedrunorchard.com An historic property located in Virginia’s “Hunt” a variety of apples to pluck, from Red Delicious the front porch in wooden rocking chairs, pack a country near Middleburg, the historic Valley to Empire. There’s also a fruit, flower and picnic lunch and enjoy eating in the midst of the View Farm is the home of Virginia Perfection vegetable market packed with locally-grown lush orchards, or go on an adventure to pick- 3 VIRGINIA FARM MARKET Orchard, which boasts six different varieties of produce. Rock Hill Orchard features free your-own apples. Every weekend through Virginia Farm Market began in 1952 as small apples for picking. Worth seeing is the estate’s hayrides to the orchard on Saturdays and October, the market is open where apple-lovers roadside stand selling homegrown fresh manor house with a formal English Garden Sundays. line up to get fresh apple cider donuts (a must- peaches. The market has grown to include a situated in the middle of 500 acres of 28600 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, 301-831-7427 have). There’s also hand-dipped apple ice cream bakery, a gift shop featuring wood baskets and meadowlands and mountains, and is now the Rockhillorchard.com and cider slushees. On the weekends, there are local preserves, and apples, apples and more site for weddings and other special events. wagon rides, the cow train and a huge play area apples. Taste the “jug-your-own” apple cider. 1562 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane, 540-592-3730 for children. Look for the big red barn located on Route 522 Valleyviewfarmva.com 10 HOMESTEAD FARM 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester north of Winchester. The Allnutt family has farmed in Montgomery 540-662-1980 1881 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, 540-665-8000 County since 1763, when James Allnutt Markermillerorchards.com Virginiafarmmarket.com 6 THE APPLE HOUSE purchased 746 acres by the Potomac River. Although it’s not an orchard, The Apple House has Homestead Farm consists of 230 acres of James’ been a landmark for families and school groups original purchase. Today, the Allnutt family 2 CROOKED RUN ORCHARD 4 STRIBLING ORCHARD since the 1960s. Located at the northern continues the family farming tradition. Visitors Crooked Run Orchard is a small family farm on the The Stribling farm and orchard has been in the entrance to Skyline Drive, the family-owned can pick their own apples, or enjoy Homestead’s outskirts of Purcellville in Loudoun County. Stribling family for almost 200 years. Beginning business is known for homemade apple butter homemade caramel apples. The Little Country Many families go to this orchard for the simple in September through November, the farm has donuts, crisp apples and apple crisps. Kitchen features apple pie, cider and fresh pleasure of apple-picking. There are no mazes or fresh apples, cider and all sizes and shapes of 4675 John Marshall Hwy, Linden, 540-636-6329 vegetable soup. wagon rides or kiddie trains. Owners Uta and pumpkins. In addition to apple-picking, visitors Theapplehouse.net 15600 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, 301-977-3761 Sam Brown grow the food; you pick it. There is can enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Homestead-farm.net no entrance or parking fee. There’s only a Mountains, Stribling Farm’s historic buildings charge for the food. Children also enjoy the and many farm animals. 7 GREAT COUNTRY FARMS orchard’s “table of things.” Yes, that’s what 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 11 LEWIS ORCHARDS children call it. There are several “table of 540-364-3040 540-554-2073 [email protected] 18901 Peach Tree Road, Dickerson, 301-349-4101 things,” that include bones, snake skins, nests, Striblingorchard.com www.greatcountryfarms.com Lewisorchardfarmmarket.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 25 Community

The confederate statue in Alexandria recalls city’s past, restoration planned A Statue with 100 Names to ensure its future.

By Montie Martin

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he Battle of Antietam was fought on Sept. 17, 1862, and marked Tthe single bloodiest day during the U.S. Civil War. Over the course of the battle, nearly 23,000 soldiers lost their lives. Among the units that fought urtesy of Gary Eyl for the Confederacy was the 17th Virginia Infantry regiment, which was comprised of young men from Alexandria. The Battle of Antietam was not the unit’s first military engagement, but it proved to be a significant military defeat as the Army

er. of Northern Virginia was turned back from The confederate statue in Alexandria was commemo- fighting on Union soil. In the aftermath of rated on May 24, 1889, and was placed symbolically As a prominent feature at the intersection of Prince the battle, President Abraham Lincoln took where Alexandria’s young men marshaled before and South Washington streets in Old Town Alexan- the extraordinary step of issuing the Eman- leaving the city in the face of overwhelming Union dria, the confederate statue remains symbolic of the cipation Proclamation. forces. city’s past. Alexandrians can find a solemn reminder of their historic past at the intersection of the cost of war. It’s a really impressive piece people gave them so much time and said on location. South Washington and Prince streets in Old of public statuary.” you have to leave,” said Sherry Browne, a When a truck crashed into the statue in Town. A lone confederate soldier stands, Appomattox is derived from a painting of descendent of one of Alexandria’s Confed- the late 1980s, a Confederate time capsule head lowered, atop a list of 100 names. the same title. When the Robert E. Lee Camp erate veterans. “The statue is where the was discovered. Although the artifacts in- These are the young men who fought and of the United Confederate Veterans held a Alexandrian troops mustered to walk out side did not withstand the test of time, what died for their city, state and presumptive design competition, John remained immovable was the lo- country during the U.S. Civil War. Adams Elder presented a clay cation. When the statue was taken The statue is unique to Confederate art, model of the statue for consid- All Things History down for repairs, political groups and its location is symbolic. As veterans eration. The group unani- sounded off against its return. Vir- mously approved Elder’s de- There are many resources available for investigating Alexandria’s ginia state law, however, protects returned home following the end of the war, past. The Lyceum museum hosts a special exhibition on life in occu- they sought a memorial to commemorate sign, and sculptor Caspar pied Alexandria, the Barrett Branch library and the Mary Custis the location. their fallen comrades. Although remem- Buberl fixed the soldier in Lee-17th Virginia Regiment Chapter of the United Daughters of the “The veterans were very sharp, brance markers dot cities and towns bronze. Confederacy all have special collections. Historic maps, photos and they knew the political climate The memorial was com- documents can be purchased at the Old Colony Shop on 222 South would change, and so they helped throughout the United States, as historian Washington Street. and director of the Fort Ward museum Su- memorated on May 24, 1889, pass a state law where the statue san Combey notes, the Confederate statue and was set in a location of would remain forever at that spot,” in Alexandria holds special sway among its great symbolism for the Con- said Don Hakenson, a local Alex- peers. federate veterans. of town together, the location is very sym- andria historian and author of “This For- “It is in many ways distinguished from While the intersection of present day bolic.” gotten Land.” “It’s very important to real- other Confederate monuments in terms of South Washington and Prince streets may The statue is slated to receive an intense ize during the Civil War Alexandria voted its conception and craftsmanship. A num- seem like an impractical choice for the restoration in the coming weeks thanks to over 80 percent to leave the Union. One ber of different towns throughout the South placement of a statue, it was at this spot private funds raised through the Mary hundred Alexandrians lost their lives, and wound up erecting different types of monu- where Alexandrians, on May 24, 1861, left Custis Lee - 17th Virginia Regiment Chap- their comrades placed the statue there so ments and memorials for soldiers; most their hometown and went to war. ter of the United Daughters of the Confed- they would be remembered.” wind up with stiff looking soldiers, at at- “When the Union came in and took over eracy. Abrasions in the base of the statue “Some people take offense, it’s a Confed- tention, holding a weapon,” said Combey. Alexandria they asked the soldiers to sur- will be smoothed out, and sections will be erate statue, but it’s historically important,” “The statue in Alexandria is called render. The soldiers said no, but they knew remortared. The bronze plaque and statue said Gary Eyler, owner of the Old Colony Appomattox, and he holds no weapon. He’s they could not fight because they were fac- portions will undergo heating and waxing, Shop. “It’s an unusual obstacle, but adds a standing in a pensive pose, contemplating ing overwhelming numbers, so the union with all preservation work to be completed charm to the city.” Bulletin Board

Email announcements to and a series of seminars on topics including clean coats – all sizes and for all ages, child to month of October, Reunions, a specialty shop of [email protected]. Deadline is healthy living, work-life balance, issue advocacy adult – to the local branch. distinctive antiques, home furnishings, gifts and Thursday by noon. Photos welcome. and career networking. A light breakfast and accessories, is donating 5 percent of its proceeds lunch will be provided. Free of charge and open to ALIVE! (Alexandrians InVolved to all 8th District residents. Registration is still OCT.1-31 Ecumenically). In addition to contributing sales SEPT. 28-30 open at: http://moran.house.gov/event/ Thanksgiving ‘Fit for Food’ Challenge is to proceeds from its October sales, Reunions is also Food Drives. To conclude Hunger Action Month, womens-conference-event. walk/run/hop/ship/jump 150,000 steps during encouraging customers to donate canned goods Giant Food of Landover, Md. will host Giant the month of October and to donate at least one at the shop for ALIVE!’s food pantry. So get a Food Community Food Drives at all its food basket to the Shelter. Our goal is to donate jump on your holiday shopping! Reunions blend neighborhood locations during store hours. Food THROUGH SEPT. 30 100 food baskets. Participants can increase their of unique merchandise changes daily so there’s banks across the region are in need of ZIPS Dry Cleaners Renew Partnership with food donation opportunities by asking their always something new to see. Reunions is nonperishable food items including canned Will2Work Clothing Drive. The Will2Work friends and family to sponsor them in their located in the Fairlington Centre Shopping fruits and vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, Clothing Drive will provide disadvantaged adults fitness journey by donating food items for each Center between N. Quaker Lane and Kenwood 100 percent fruit juice, canned meats, cereal, trying to re-enter the workforce with access to fitness milestone they achieve (e.g. each day of Avenue. Visit them at www.reunionsva.com. To peanut butter, and more. donated suits and professional attire that can be 5,000 steps or more donate 5 food items, each find out more about ALIVE! Visit www.alive- worn on the job or to job interviews. Visit 1,000 steps over 150,000 in the month donate inc.org. www.321zips.com. an additional food item, etc.). Prizes will be SATURDAY/SEPT. 29 awarded for the most steps for the month and a 2012 Women’s Issues Conference. 8:30 a.m. - bonus award will be granted to the participant THURSDAY/SEPT. 27 1:30 p.m. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran will host his THROUGH OCT. 31 that donates the most food baskets, regardless of Commission for the Arts - Arts Forum 2012 Women’s Issues Conference at Kenmore Coat Drive. CommonWealth One Federal Credit the number of steps achieved. $15 participation Committee noon. Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Union begins its 8th Annual Warm Hearts Coat fee. To sign up, e-mail Center, 1605 Cameron St. Contact Cheryl Anne Arlington. The conference will also include Drive to collect coats for distribution to local [email protected] by Sept. 21. Colton, [email protected], or health screenings, non-profit information fair, charities in Alexandria. Bring new or gently used October is ALIVE! at Reunions. During the call 703-746-5565. 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News New Judge May End Up Serving in Two Jurisdictions From Page 5 more similar in size. But the Byrd rant two separate courts. But a technology executives worth hun- creased load. That study isn’t ex- “People are concerned that this machine, which dominated Vir- review of caseload data is difficult dreds of millions of dollars with pected until next year, when the is the camel’s nose under the tent,” ginia politics for 50 years, opposed for a number of reasons. Legisla- four kids who can’t freaking stand debate about merging Alexandria said Del. Patrick Hope (D-47). the move because much of the tors involved in the process say it’s each other and want to kill each and Arlington’s court system is “Why would you need two clerks organization’s power flowed more complicated than simply other,” said Albo. likely to erupt again. The contours and two courthouses if we are through the court system. comparing the number of cases in That obviously wouldn’t work. of how it would work depend on truly integrating?” “The Byrd machine, or what was each court. “That means that case So the Supreme Court created an the details of the study. left of it at the time, was solidly where it’s two 20-year-olds who evaluation system to determine a “What I hear is that they are very THE EFFORT to merge courts in against any kind of effort to merge have got no money who have been “weighted court average” to deter- busy over there,” said Hope. “This Virginia goes back many years. the courts,” said retired Judge married for a year and gets di- mine which courts are overworked realignment study will confirm Before the current discussions in Daniel Fairfax O’Flaherty. “They vorced gets the same credit as two and which ones can handle an in- that.” Richmond, the last time it was se- liked things the way they were.” riously debated was during a re- The machine got its way, al- organization of the court system though the organization soon fell in the 1970s. At the time, some from power. In recent years, legis- were eager to merge smaller lators in Richmond have been courts such as Arlington and Al- wondering if the caseloads in Ar- exandria so that circuits would be lington and Alexandria really war- Prescription Drug Take-Back Day The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the 5th National Prescription Drug Take-Back initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the two Alexandria law enforcement agen- cies, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Coalition of Alex- andria, will be collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescrip- tion drugs and other medications for destruction at two drop loca- tion sites: Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Avenue, and the park- ing lot of the Del Ray Pharmacy, 2204 Mount Vernon Ave. The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked.

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But the federal Chair, please visit correctly observed that decisions were made government can override city regulations At Home in Alexandria www.athomeinalexandria.org. in a backroom, and electing the same crowd and build whatever it wants, as it did in As we celebrate Active Aging Week, it’s and expecting different results makes no this case. healthy, active lifestyle is impor- important to remember that you’re never sense. If anyone is to blame for a decision that Atant for everyone — but perhaps too old to start exercising. Exercise and The time has come for the city officials to placed 6,000 employees at a complex in a more so for seniors. Numerous an active lifestyle are the true keys to stop treating the West End as a cash cow. heavily congested area without easy access studies have documented the benefits of healthy aging. The mayor and two current council mem- to pubic transportation, it is the Republi- physical activity in reducing risk factors bers who survived the last election — Del can administration of George W. Bush. This for diseases, improving physical abilities, Pepper and Paul Smedberg — have also is the same Republican administration that and substantially enhancing the quality AHA! Hosts enthusiastically supported the City’s bequeathed $1 trillion-plus budget deficits of life for older people. Regular exercise Beauregard Corridor Plan that will triple the and an economy in free fall to President can boost energy and Presentation density around Mark Center. They rushed Obama. In their zeal to protect military and Commentary help seniors maintain to pass this unfinished plan over the objec- defense employees after 9/11, the Republi- their independence, and On Walking for tions of local residents without any expla- cans, led by former Defense Secretary it’s good for the mind, nation for the haste or appreciation of what Donald Rumsfeld, decided to move employ- mood and memory, too. In addition to Seniors it will cost to the taxpayers. Then again, ees from what they believed to be inad- physical activity, social activities and vol- Join At Home in the city might be considering returning the equately secure locations. In doing so, they unteer work that keep seniors engaged Alexandria West End to Fairfax County, and by doing created yet another mess as well as, ironi- in the community have been shown to (AHA!) for a spe- so, the complaints about the painting of cally, a new, big fat target. have significant benefits. cial presentation Alexandria (which excludes the West End) Bill Hendrickson In Alexandria, we are fortunate to have by orthopedic sur- that hangs in Council Chambers in City Hall Alexandria a wide range of fitness and social oppor- geon Dr. Dan would cease. tunities for older Alexandrians. Just look Kulund, who will Joe Fischer, Joseph Gerard, around. You’ll see older residents walk- discuss and dem- Mac Olsen, and Frank Putzu Get Tough ing and bicycling; participating in pro- onstrate robust grams through the city’s Department of walking for se- On Texting Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; niors — the key- On BRAC, To the Editor: serving on city boards and commissions; stone of the new When it comes to rankings, Alexandria and volunteering at the hospital, in faith- field of preventive Blame Rumsfeld has accumulated some impressive laurels based organizations and at local food orthopedics. Robust walking To the Editor: in recent years: one of the nation’s “100 Best pantries — to name only a few of the Kulund’s presen- inserts exer- In the page-one story of your Sept. 20 Communities for Young People,” Money ways seniors are active and engaged in tation, which is cises, such as edition, you state that “Alexandria officials magazine’s “Best Places to Live,” one of the our community. free and open to these arm actively encouraged the Department of De- Top Ten “Heart Friendly Cities,” and even At Home in Alexandria (AHA!), the the public, will movements, fense to consider the Mark Center site” for the Top Ten “Cities for Single Women,” newest entry in the “village” aging-in- take place on Fri- into a walking its gigantic new office complex. Yet you pro- among other lofty distinctions. However, no community movement, is committed to day, Sept. 28, routine. vide no credible evidence to support this place is perfect, and Forbes magazine took providing older Alexandrians with the from 2-3 p.m. at statement. a constructive swipe at our fair city last support they need to remain indepen- the large meeting room, Charles Beatley You quote part of a letter from Deputy month in its annual list of Cities with the dent in their homes for as long as pos- Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. City Manager Mark Jinks that you presum- Worst Drivers, compiled by Allstate. The list, sible. Maintaining a healthy, active Robust walking is a low-intensity ver- ably believe supports your assertion. But consisting of the auto insurance claim fre- lifestyle is a key factor in enabling our sion of the exercises practiced by Presi- this letter appears to be simply a staff as- quency of America’s 200 largest cities, members to remain independent, and dent Theodore Roosevelt on the White sessment of the adequacy of the transpor- ranked Alexandria 7th with our neighbor that’s why we organize regular walking House grounds in the early 1900s. A ro- tation infrastructure to support the new Arlington following close behind in 12th outings, social gatherings and exercise bust walker inserts exercises into a walk development. place nationally (the District, as if I had to programs. using environmental objects, such as In the current political campaign, some mention it, topped the list). This week, Sept. 23-29, we celebrate benches, walls, poles, and trees as props. current and former City Council members My hope is that this embarrassing distinc- Active Aging Week — established by the Neighborhoods that at first appear in- are being accused of somehow facilitating tion can help finally prompt the Virginia International Council on Active Aging to hospitable to exercise are soon seen as DOD’s move to the Mark Center or not do- General Assembly to apply some teeth to support people in living as actively and exercise-friendly. Kulund also will lead ing enough to stop it. But without evidence, its ban on cell-phone use while driving. The fully as possible. This year’s theme, “Ex- a “train the trainer” program on Satur- these charges appear to be baseless. current law is a “secondary” law, meaning pand your experience,” recognizes that day, Sept. 29, from 9–11 a.m. at Cora It appears that at the time, City Council that a driver cannot be stopped and pun- engaging in new and rewarding experi- Kelly Recreation Center, 25 West Reed members strongly supported an alternative ished for this infraction alone. He or she ences contributes to mental and physi- Ave. and Commonwealth Ave. AHA! in- site for the development, the Victory Cen- must be stopped for committing another cal health. For many Alexandrians, ro- vites anyone interested in becoming a ter, and were given assurances that this site infraction such as running a red light. This bust walking might be one such new and trainer and teaching others simple exer- would be chosen. makes the law difficult to enforce. Addition- rewarding experience. To help celebrate cises through robust walking to main- But they could not have anticipated that ally, this infraction is only considered a mi- Active Aging Week, AHA! is hosting a tain strength and balance, to attend. The the owner of the Mark Center, seeing the nor traffic violation with a fine of $20 for a Sept. 28 “robust walking” presentation training is free and open to the public. opportunity for a big financial windfall, first offense. by orthopodeic surgeon Dr. Dan Kulund. For more information, call Carol Downs would offer a deal that was much cheaper In July of 2011, New York signed into law For more information on this free pre- at 703-519-0098. than that offered by the owners of the Vic- a ban on texting-while-driving that made tory Center. Not surprisingly, the Defense the offense a “primary” infraction, mean- Department took it, setting off a major con- ing law enforcement officers could now stop Mellon study concluded that driving while their customers and work with law enforce- troversy in the city. drivers for that offense alone. They also in- operating a mobile device reduces the ment officials to ensure the public is aware The mayor, City Council, and U.S. Rep. creased the penalty from two to three traf- amount of brain activity associated with of the potential dangers of improper use of Jim Moran strongly opposed the decision, fic points, which go towards the suspension driving by 37 percent. According to the wireless devices while driving.” Yes Gover- and have worked very hard, especially of a license. In the first year since the law National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- nor, education is part of the answer to re- Moran, to mitigate possible problems. As a was signed, four times as many tickets have tration, in 2010, 3,092 people were killed ducing dangerous activity. The other part result, the traffic nightmare that was widely been issued than the previous year. It is too in crashes involving a distracted driver. Yet is swift and strict punishment to deter the anticipated has not occurred. soon to tell whether this will have any sig- Virginia lawmakers have not found the po- self-absorbed among us from needlessly It is important to understand that the nificant deterrent effect on motorists in New litical will to help remedy this deceptively harming the innocent. We just need law- owner of the Mark Center had the legal right York, but it is certainly a move in the right dangerous social hazard. After yet another makers to do their part to help move Alex- to build as much development for a private direction. distracted driving bill was shot down in the andria and Arlington towards the opposite sector office tenant as the DOD has built at Research continues to prove that dis- General Assembly in 2011, Gov. Bob end of that list. the site. But the City Council also had the tracted drivers can be nearly as dangerous McDonnell issued a feeble statement claim- Joe Myers power to reject this level of development if as drunk drivers can. A 2008 Carnegie ing, “Wireless carriers continue to educate Alexandria 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Community Collaboration To End Domestic Violence

By Christine Candio, FACHE affected. agencies as needed, including Social Ser- — and one day end — this dangerous epi- CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital For more than a de- vices, Northern Virginia Legal Aid, Victim demic. Information and awareness are pow- cade, Inova Alexandria Witness Assistance, Child Protective Ser- erful tools. Educate yourself about warn- omestic violence is a wide- Hospital has partnered vices and others. ing signs and symptoms. If you suspect that spread public health problem with the Alexandria City On Oct. 18, the committee will host the someone is being abused, speak up. Offer D in the United States. Accord- Department of Commu- 10th annual Domestic Violence Awareness to call 911 for them, get them to a safe place ing to the Centers for Disease nity and Human Ser- Day as part of National Domestic Violence or help them find resources. Don’t be afraid Control and Prevention, 25 percent of vices (formerly Awareness Month. The popular to reach out and become involved. It could women experience domestic violence at the Alexandria Commentary event provides education and re- save a life. some point in their lives, and it is the lead- Office on sources to hospital staff, physi- Inova Alexandria Hospital Cares about ing cause of injury and homicide each year. Women) to strengthen prevention cians, volunteers and community Domestic Violence Awareness Day will be While women are most commonly victim- and intervention efforts. Our hospital-based members. This year, Sergeant Brett Parson held on Thursday, Oct. 18, in the hospital ized, men are also abused. Domestic Violence Advisory Committee is of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Po- atrium, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Domestic violence can happen to anyone, comprised of nurses, social workers, patient lice Department will share his expert knowl- members are welcome. yet the problem is often overlooked, ex- relations representatives, and members of edge on gay, lesbian, bisexual and If you or someone you know is the victim cused or denied. It’s important for the Alexandria Police, Sheriff and Health transgendered community and domestic of domestic violence, call 911, the National healthcare providers and others in the com- departments. violence. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799- munity to work together to increase aware- It supports and educates patients and The more we work together as a commu- SAFE (7233), or the Alexandria City Domes- ness and offer avenues of assistance to those staff, and collaborates with community nity, the greater our opportunity to prevent tic Violence Hotline: 703-746-4911. Letters to the Editor

“challenges” and help me in my quest to are required to drive on public and private a green city for reasons of economics and Get Expenses restore fiscal sanity to the city and reduce roadways residents should be required to for reasons of global concern. Targets are spending back to 2007 levels so that vote or face a fine.” Covert’s argument, such great but public policy requires great plan- Back to 2007 homeowners can have $,1400 back in their as it is, is flawed on several grounds. First, ning and reasonable regulation that has an To the Editor: pockets each year. analogizing voting to driver’s licenses is economic, social and environmental value The following is an open letter to Councilman Paul Robert Kraus faulty because the two share no similari- too. Smedberg. Candidate for City Council ties; the former is a right, the second a privi- In regards to your recent comment (Al- lege. Second, compulsory voting is inher- Andrew Macdonald exandria Gazette Packet, “On the Campaign ently undemocratic. And finally, compulsory Independent candidate for mayor Trail,” Sept. 20) in response to my com- BRAC Lack voting implicitly ignores the reality that plaint about the city’s wasteful addiction to non-voting is a legitimate form of political spending, you were defending the city’s Of Impact expression, especially when there are no BRAC Questions record by saying you and your fellow Demo- To the Editor: clear differences between the candidates. crats have been “responsible” and “have Last week, Michael Lee Pope wrote an Craig Taylor Still Unanswered tried to maintain a low budget rate given interesting article on “The BRAC Five”, a Alexandria To the Editor: the challenges we have.” small group of local politicians who appar- Thank you for Michael Lee Pope’s excel- In the nine way-too-long years you’ve ently initially supported the construction of lent article, “The BRAC Five” in the Sept. been a council member, your spending has the controversial BRAC-133 facility at Mark Encourage 20 issue. I’m delighted to see the BRAC 133 been out of control. You sir, and your fel- Center. In his article, Pope focused on the disaster brought back to life after vanish- low Democrats, have created those “chal- possibility that the BRAC situation could be Green Growth ing from the public eye many months ago. lenges” taking on over $100M in new debt used against those incumbents come No- To the Editor: I figured Mayor Euille and his council cro- on top of the $100M in increased spend- vember. The city has adopted a plan to reduce nies had pulled the wool over our eyes once ing. During the worse recession since the While bringing out the BRAC controversy greenhouse gases that contribute to global again. great depression, many of my fellow may elicit cheers from debate audiences, its warming by 20 percent by the year 2020, As an Alexandria resident since 1978, I homeowners had to cut back their own true effectiveness on the political battlefield as compared to 2005 levels. At that time, can’t recall a more incompetent, inept and spending to make ends meet, while the city has yet to be seen in our area. In 2010, Re- 25 percent of the energy is supposed to be “curious” handling of a high profile devel- has increased their tax bills. For example, publican Congressional candidate Patrick generated by renewable sources like solar opment project as important to our com- you and your fellow council members pro- Murray tried to pin the issues of BRAC on or geothermal. The targets for 2050 are munity and critical to our national security duced the BRAC mess by signing off on a Congressman Jim Moran. Yet Murray still much higher: an 80 percent drop in green- as BRAC133. Check out this series of goofs. letter that said in reference to the Mark lost his bid for the Eighth Congressional house gas emissions (like carbon dioxide ❖ Our paid elected officials, — including Center site that “the impact to the regional District with the average two-thirds voter from coal fired electricity) and an equiva- the Mayor, current Council members, Del roadway network is manageable” and “that majority going to Moran. In 2011, Libby lent increase in the amount of our energy Pepper and Paul Smedberg, and former no additional transportation studies are Garvey tried to use the BRAC issue to win derived from cleaner renewable sources. Council members, Tim Louvin and Justin warranted.” You all concluded a “finding of the 30th District Democratic Primary; she This is a laudable albeit a difficult chal- Wilson, all running for re-election or elec- no significant impact in regard to the Mark placed third of the three candidates. lenge, and will require us to ratchet up our tion revival again — claim ignorance at how Center.” In addition, you all said any im- While it remains to be seen if the BRAC standards and expectations of commercial the Department of Defense selected the provements needed would be paid for by issue will affect the local elections, past projects. Take the Sheet Metal building Mark Center as the site for the Washington Duke Realty. Really? Even after west end evidence indicates that its political impact along the waterfront near Oronoco Bay Park Headquarters Services and its additional civic groups express strong concerns about will be far lower than its traffic impact. Do that is being converted into high priced con- 6,400 employees, even though the DOD the Mark Center site that fell on obviously not be surprised if other local issues as well dos. I believe that this building had work- request for proposal specifically required deaf ears? as the general ideological climate of North- ing solar panels on its roof at one time and the site to be built within one mile of a Vir- Then why now are you asking the tax- ern Virginia hold a greater sway in the re- there is no reason that I know of that we ginia Metro station and have the capability payers of Alexandria to foot the bill for tens sults. cannot make certain that such projects in- for handling the increased traffic. Mark of millions of dollars worth of additional Michael Gryboski clude renewable energy as part of their en- Center is four miles away from the Metro improvements, tearing down the beautiful ergy use plan. Geothermal heat pumps per- station and lacks the necessary road infra- tree-lined median of Beauregard to make haps too. structure. room for “bus only” lanes? Not Voting Has Perhaps we need to revise the city’s zon- ❖ We, the Alexandria community, lost $6 After all of that, you now want us to trust ing ordinance too, so we have more teeth million in annual tax revenue when DOD you and your fellow Democrats again to Own Message to “encourage” such steps in cases of “by bought the Mark Center property. As a Fed- make important decisions about the Old To the Editor: right” renovation — in concert with our eral government department, DOD does not Town Waterfront Project despite major con- Harry M. Covert (“Why Not Compulsory green building efforts, and preservation of pay property tax. Nor does its construction cerns of homeowners throughout Alexan- Voting?”, Sept. 19) argues, “Just as licenses affordable housing too. We should become See Letters, Page 30 dria? I ask that you please stop creating new www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 29 Letters

From Page 29 leadership is held accountable for its rec- adhere to local city restrictions. So DOD ommendations and its secretive way of do- built a huge, vulnerable 1.4 million-square- ing business. Not just BRAC 133 but also A Walk Down Memory Lane foot building complex alongside I-395. the Waterfront Plan. ❖ We, the citizens of Alexandria and Vir- Third, stay with this story, Alexandria By Katharine Dixon Bland Housing Project, ginia, are now stuck with an estimated $100 Gazette. It has all the elements of a block- Rebuilding Alexandria Together recently converted to million bill to build the infrastructure (wid- buster Pulitzer Prize nomination if you can Old Town Commons. It ening Seminary Road, new access ramps, decode these clues. For example: ighty-two year old Maeda* re- was here where they security for a building vulnerable to a ter- ❖ Why did DOD seal and deep six all Emembers moving as a child to Al- began to build their rorist attack) for BRAC 133, while the de- records/memos about this project? exandria from Halifax, N.C. with family, eventually hav- veloper, Duke Realty, gets off free and clear ❖ Why did DOD ignore its own RFP her parents and five siblings. Their home ing 11 children, six of of any infrastructure obligations. guidelines about proximity to a Metro sta- on Cameron Street did not have electric- whom are still living. ❖ We learned that Mark Jinks, our deputy tion? ity — everything was coal or kerosene In between children city manager, assured DOD officials in an ❖ Who is Duke Realty, and how did they powered. Coal trains used to run near and house moves, Maeda worked at August 2008 letter that a new transporta- pull off this coup? her home on the way to Fannon’s and Trans Circuit Electronics in Bailey’s tion study — (paid for by Duke Realty, the ❖ How come they are free of any infra- often times the train workers would Crossroads and later as a seamstress at new owner of Mark Center property and structure obligations? throw some coal off during winter a design shop in Springfield (she still developer) — determined that the ❖ How could Jinks justify writing a letter months, keeping her family warm. loves to sew pillows and curtains for her developer’s Seminary Road improvements to DOD, using information from a Duke Maeda also remembers the penny candy Lynhaven area home). would be sufficient to handle the increased Realty-funded study that clearly contra- stores on Henry Street, the Majestic Res- Helping maintain her home for future traffic and “no additional transportation dicted the findings of 21 previous indepen- taurant on King Street, and eventually a pillows and curtains since her husband’s studies are warranted.” Even though previ- dent studies? service station and Dr. Pepper office. And death is volunteer-based Rebuilding To- ous independent studies found that this was ❖ And why did he say “no additional Mutual Ice on Henry Street used to keep gether Alexandria, providing services not true. Folks, are you beginning to smell transportation studies are warranted”? full her family’s 50-pound icebox with free of charge that keep Maeda warm something fishy here? ❖ Why were Mayor Euille and his coun- weekly deliveries. and safe in her home. ❖ Thanks to Pope’s informative article, cil cronies so passive? As a child during segregation, Maeda Rebuilding Together Alexandria is an we learn the city planning staff assured the ❖ Didn’t they know millions of dollars attended Lyles-Crouch, site of a former award winning, non-profit organization mayor and his council cronies, in the words in city tax revenue was at stake? silk factory at Wilkes and South Pitt dedicated to repairing and revitalizing of the naïve Councilwoman Pepper: “it’s in ❖ What’s going on with the city plan- Streets. “Blacks went there until 8th homes at no charge for homeowners in the bag and we shouldn’t worry. That was ning staff? Are they in the hip pocket of de- grade, then on to Parker-Gray High need, including elderly, disabled, mili- the advice we got. No member of council velopers? School through 10th,” she recalls. “White tary veterans and families. To date, in- was doing the negotiating, incidentally.” So Be assured, more clues will appear as you students were bused to school while we kind donations of labor and materials our trusting leaders did nothing. Then they follow the money. Or even better, discover had to walk or pay five cents to catch a have resulted in $6 million worth of were shocked to discover Alexandria lost another “Deep Throat.” bus on Washington Street.” After 10th value on more than 1,547 properties. If $6 million in yearly tax revenue forever. Thanks again for your coverage. I look grade, Maeda and her friends had to at- you would like to apply, volunteer or So I would like to make the following forward to the next chapter of BRAC 133, tend school in D.C. in order to complete donate, visit suggestions for your consideration. the unsolved mystery of “Battleship high school. Maeda never went back to www.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org or call First, if you like incompetence, vote for Galactica” on I-395 and Seminary. school after the 10th grade. 703-836-1021. the same characters who gave us BRAC 133. Martin Walsh After finishing school, Maeda married * It is Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s Second, it’s time the city planning staff Alexandria and moved with her husband to the policy to not disclose full names

Home Winterizing Tips and Energy Audits Rebuilding Together Alexandria ex- a year. panded its list of easy, energy-saving 8. Caulk around doors and windows. Caulking — along with weather-stripping — upgrades and is encouraging residents will cut energy use, saving nearly $200 a year. to use these to help struggling neighbors 9. Use power strips. Plug multiple home prepare for the winter. electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips. Then turn the power strips off 1. Install a programmable thermostat when the equipment is not in use to fuel sav- to lower utility bills. According to Energy ings. Star, the average household spends more than 10. Install low-flow faucets, $2,200 a year on energy bills. By using a pro- showerheads, and toilets. According to grammable thermostat, homeowners can save Energy.gov, using low-flow fixtures can about $180 annually. achieve water savings of up to 60 percent. 2. Insulate attic hatches. Attics — in- cluding attic doors — are a great place to add more insulation to make a home more comfort- On Oct. 20, RTA will be performing able and efficient. these upgrades and others as part of its 3. Air dry dishes. Instead of using the Energize Alexandria event. With support dishwasher’s drying cycle consider air drying from Lowes and Sears, RTA volunteers them to save energy and money—up to 50 per- cent. will weatherize and provide free energy- 4. Set water heater to 120 degrees. efficient upgrades to homes of low-in- According to the Department of Energy, every come veterans, disabled, and elderly 10 degree reduction in water temperature will save between 3–5 percent in energy costs. residents. These efforts will help 20-25 5. Replace regular light bulbs with vulnerable families and individuals compact fluorescent lamps. Energy saving maintain and afford to stay in their light bulbs cost as little as $6 and last 12 times homes. longer, saving up to $50 on electric bills over the life of the bulb. Rebuilding Together Alexandria will 6. Install ‘foam gaskets’ for electrical also conduct energy audits of homes of Charitable Effort outlets. With very little time and money, foam low-income Alexandria homeowners in Nine Bishop Ireton High School students traveled to Catholic Chari- pieces can be inserted under the faceplates of late September and early October. These ties’ Christ House in Alexandria on Sept. 11. They were accompa- outlets and switches on external walls, saving significant energy and money. audits will be used to help assess win- nied by Director of Admissions Peter Hamer and Dean of Faculty 7. Cover AC and Hot Water Tanks. terizing needs for these homeowners — Don Dight. Christ House received its first Fall Harvest drop off at 10 Covering window or wall-mounted air condi- often elderly, disabled, or veterans. En- a.m., and the students came to help with the food. They were there tioning units with a “jacket” during the winter ergy audits provide suggestions to help months will keep a home warmer and save about 90 minutes and they unloaded the food, checked the expira- money. Also, putting a three inch insulating homeowners save money and remain tion labels, weighed, and sorted it on shelves. jacket on a hot water tank will save about $40 healthy in their homes.

30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Ireton Girls’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Holy Cross

communicating [and] when we got to the Coach Leon final third, we were rushing things.” As of Tuesday morning, Ireton was ranked looking for more No. 7 in the Washington Post’s top 10. Holy Cross was No. 10. Ireton opened the sea- intensity from son with wins against Potomac School (3- 1), Bethesda-Chevy Chase (2-1) and St. talented Cardinals. Photo by Stephen’s & St. Agnes (7-2). After playing By Jon Roetman to 1-1 draw against National Cathedral, Gazette Packet Ireton put forth what Leon called the team’s best performance of the year against Paul

Louise Krafft ishop Ireton girls’ soccer coach VI, beating the Panthers, 2-0, on Sept. 19 Gino Leon describes the loss like in Fairfax. Bit happened yesterday. He remem However, the Cardinals returned home bers the Cardinals keeping the the next day and lost to Georgetown Visita-

ball in their offensive half of the field for /Gazette Packet tion, 3-1. the entire second half, yet coming up empty. “Against PVI, we played our best game,” He talks about the four chances from the 6- Leon said. “First half was good but the sec- yard box that didn’t get put in the net. And ond half was amazingly good. But, yet, the he remembers coaches talking to him for next day we came over here against Visita- hours after Ireton’s 1-0 loss to St. John’s in tion and stunk up the house. It’s really, re- the 2011 Washington Catholic Athletic Con- ally puzzling.” Senior defender Emily Gupton and the Bishop Ireton girls’ soccer team ference championship game, wondering It hasn’t been all bad for Ireton. Leon said lost to undefeated Holy Cross on Sept. 25. how the Cardinals fell short. some of his younger players have played “I have a sour taste in my mouth since well, including sophomore midfielders and I’m trying to show that to the girls, to 3-0 victory. fire is just not there. That intensity, the de- Grace Hamilton, Corinna Vasquez and say, hey, you should be upset about what The loss dropped Ireton’s record to 4-2- sire to do well [is absent]. It’s quite a puz- Karen Gusmer, and freshman forward happened,” Leon said. “You 1, but Leon said the Cardinals have the tal- zling thing. … I think we’re a better team Lillian Weber. knew were the better team, Junior midfielder Adrienne you should have won it. It “I have a sour taste in my mouth since [the loss to St. John’s in last Maday leads the team with was a perfect opportunity.” five goals and forward Karina So far, Leon hasn’t seen the year’s WCAC title game] and I’m trying to show that to the girls, to Azar has four. intensity he desires from the Leon said senior defender Cardinals. He said this year’s say, hey, you should be upset about what happened. You knew were Emily Gupton has the “heart Ireton team is more talented of a lion” and junior defender than the last year’s WCAC the better team, you should have won it. It was a perfect opportunity.” Natalia Barrow, who missed runner-up squad, but it hasn’t — Bishop Ireton girls’ soccer coach Gino Leon Tuesday’s game against Holy played to its potential. On Cross with a concussion, is Sept. 25, Ireton hosted unde- the team’s best player. feated Holy Cross and allowed a goal in the ent to be undefeated. than [Holy Cross]. I mean, hats off, they Ireton will host St. John’s at 4 p.m. on first four minutes. The Tartans added two “We didn’t show up,” he said. “We’re an did a good job hustling and winning balls. Friday, Sept. 28 in a rematch of last year’s more goals in the first half and cruised to a extremely talented group, but somehow the They were beating us to the ball, we weren’t WCAC championship game. Sports Briefs Titans Surrender 60 Points in Loss To South County After thumping Wakefield, 73-0, in its season opener, the T.C. Will- iams football team allowed a com- Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet bined 95 points in losses to Westfield (55-28) and Robinson (40-21). The Titans opened Patriot District

play on Sept. 22 with a chance for Photo contributed a fresh start against South County. But it was more of the same for T.C. Williams, which allowed the Stal- lions to set a single-game school record for points during a 60-28 South County victory at Parker- See Sports Briefs, Page 34 The T.C. Williams volleyball team won the Alexandria City Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 14. From left are: (front row) Sydney Trout, Emerald Taylor, Kate Whitmire, Caroline Chamberlain, (back row) Audrey Dervarics, Savannah Devereux, Kelly Dervarics, Emma T.C. Williams receiver Julius Coo- Goldberg, McKayla Robinson, Trish Brown, Iye Massaquoi and assistant per leaps to catch a pass against coach Melanie Bradshaw. The Titans are 8-1 and will host West Spring- South County on Sept. 22. field on Oct. 2. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 27 - October 3, 2012 ❖ 31 Home Sales In August 2012, 185 Alexandria homes sold between $2,850,000-$90,000. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $2,850,000-$625,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision 4 WOLFE ST #21 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 3 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $2,850,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... HARBORSIDE 12 WOLFE ST #52 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $2,200,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... HARBORSIDE 4042 SEMINARY RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,450,000 .... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... 22304 ...... CHELSEA 466 UNION ST S #11 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,413,500 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... HARBORSIDE 718 UNION ST S ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,359,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... FORDS LANDING 555 WASHINGTON ST S #100 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,225,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314GENERAL WASHINGTON CLUB 2711 CENTRAL AVE ...... 5 ... 3 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,173,500 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22302 ...... BRADDOCK HEIGHTS 209 FAIRFAX ST N ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,150,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.10 ...... 22314 ...... ALEXANDRIA 621 POMMANDER WALK ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,015,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... POMMANDER 124 QUEEN ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $1,007,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... QUEENS ROW 824 SNOWDEN HALLOWELL WAY ... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $916,920 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN COMMONS 506 CROWN VIEW DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $907,500 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22314 ...... CLOVER 11 MASONIC VIEW AVE W ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $900,000 .... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... 22301 ...... ROSEMONT 215 WOLFE ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $896,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.05 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 501 PENDLETON ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $893,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... PORTNERS LANDING 309 LATHAM ST N ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $885,900 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22304 ...... LATHAM PARK 315 N LATHAM ST ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,900 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22304 ...... LATHAM PARK 606 RAMSEY ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22301 ...... ROSEMONT/ DEL RAY 902 SLATERS LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $865,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... TOWN COURT 508 VIRGINIA AVE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $850,000 .... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... 22302 ...... JEFFERSON PARK 3500 SAYLOR PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $850,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22304 ...... STERLING 103 PRINCE ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.00 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 1200 ROUNDHOUSE LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 415 EUILLE ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... CHATHAM SQUARE 5234 BESSLEY PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $798,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 5255 POCOSIN LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $775,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 537 SAINT ASAPH ST S ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $775,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... TANNERY YARD 306 FAYETTE ST S ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $775,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 306 BEVERLEY DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $769,000 .... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 22305 ...... ECHOWOOD 713 LEE ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $765,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.04 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 9 WINDSOR AVE W ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 745 FAYETTE ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $740,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... BRADDOCK LOFTS 806 MOUNT VERNON AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $715,000 .... Detached ...... 0.05 ...... 22301 ...... ROSEMONT PARK 5241 BRAWNER PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $707,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 1409 RUSSELL RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $695,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22301 ...... RUSSELL ROAD 318 COMMERCE ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $695,000 .... Detached ...... 0.05 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 3109 RUSSELL RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22305 ...... MOUNT IDA 2717 SYCAMORE ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $685,000 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22305 ...... GROVES 717 LEE ST S ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $680,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 917 OVERLOOK DR N ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $662,500 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... 22305 ...... BEVERLEY FOREST 401 NELSON AVE E ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,935 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22301 ...... POTOMAC MEWS 625 PULMAN PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... 22305 ...... BEVERLEY FOREST 1212 PRINCE ST ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.04 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 5263 POCOSIN LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $650,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 2621 GADSBY PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $645,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ... 0.04 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE 314 CAMERON STATION BLVD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $636,750 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.03 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 403 CUSTIS AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $633,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 4611 LAMBERT PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE 525 FAYETTE ST N #312 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22314 ...... THE HENRY Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of September 14, 2012. Fall Sale! Great Savings on New Fall Prices!

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