PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Alexandria, VA Alexandria Permit #482 Gazette Packet Attention Postmaster: Time-sensitive material. Address Service Requested To: 1604 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 25 Cents Vol. CCXXIV, No. 26 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper June 26, 2008 Derailing the West End Charges and counter-charges fly as city officials brace for extended battle with Norfolk Southern.

By Michael Lee Pope signal during internal test- Gazette Packet ing.” Here in Alexandria, West ne Friday evening in October End residents are fearful 2006, a Norfolk Southern rail- that they could soon expe- Ocar loaded with ethanol was rience their own New making its way from Illinois Brighton disaster. Last to New Jersey when it came to a bridge in month Norfolk Southern New Brighton, Pa. Disaster struck the east- transformed an old truck Vice Mayor Del Pepper, left, bound train, and 23 cars derailed spill- participates in a Monday ing thousands of gallons of ethanol. Sev- afternoon protest of Nor- eral of the cars fell into the Beaver River “This could folk Southern’s ethanol as local officials organized an evacuation offloading station. of a seven-block radius. The derailment happen to any of approximately 20 cars caused an igni- tion of thousands of gallons of ethanol, community in the resulting in a fire that burned for 48 United States.” hours before firefighters were able to ex- tinguish the flames. Last month, the Na- —Mindy Lyle, West End tional Transportation Safety Board deter- resident mined that the probable cause for the 2006 derailment was Norfolk Southern’s transferring operation into Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet “inadequate rail inspection and mainte- an ethanol loading facility, currently oper- seven weeks of operation. city on June 16, when City Attorney Ignacio nance program that resulted in a rail frac- ating 16 trucks a day for five days a week. “This could happen to any community in Pessoa filed a petition with the Surface ture from an undetected internal defect.” Members of the Alexandria City Council the United States,” said West End resident Transportation Board seeking a declaratory “Because Norfolk Southern did not have didn’t find out about the “transloading fa- Mindy Lyle, noting recent federal mandates order that would subject the transloading an adequate rail inspection and mainte- cility” until it had already been operational to increase the use of ethanol production. facility to the city’s special-use permitting nance program, they put the public, crew for more than a month, and City Manager process. Because the site is operated by a and environment at risk,” concluded board Jim Hartmann took full responsibility for LYLE WAS ONE of a handful of outraged contractor, Pessoa will argue to federal regu- chairman Mark Rosenker in a May 13 writ- the delay by explaining he wanted to fully residents and elected officials who staged lators, Norfolk Southern cannot claim im- ten statement announcing the decision. understand the situation before presenting a protest outside the ethanol transloading munity under federal laws protecting rail- “This accident illustrates the importance of council with a recommendation. Mean- station earlier this week. The protest came roads. having a comprehensive rail inspection and while, Norfolk Southern officials admitted even as charges and counter charges were “They seem to think they have some kind maintenance program that will account for they knew the city didn’t have the resources flying between city officials and Norfolk factors such as rail head wear and loss of to fight a potential fire there during the first Southern. The first volly was fired by the See Derailing, Page 34

Alexandria Gazette Packet xplore Touch The Those Who Didn’t Get a Diploma

Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure from 62 percent in 2005 to 44 percent in Heavens At T.C. Williams graduation, officials worry 2007. Alexandria’s Hispanic students drop- about increasing number of dropouts. out with a frequency far greater than the statewide average, which was 68 in 2005 and 64 percent in 2007. By Michael Lee Pope Administration officials “Why is nobody doing Gazette Packet complained that the “Why is nobody anything about this? numbers were miscalcu- Why is nobody talking ven as graduation robes were flow- lated, but the city’s doing anything about about this?” asked Eing in the muggy hallway circling the standing is far below this? Why is nobody School Board member Patriot Center last week, school of- statewide standards. Eileen Cassidy Rivera ficials waiting in the Hospitality Room of Hispanic students are talking about this?” while waiting for the the building were trying to make sense of showing the most dras- —School Board Member Landscapes are on view at the Athenaeum. the numbers. Over the last three years, the tic decline, with the See Dropouts, End Note, Page 8 End Note, Page 8 dropout rate has been spiraling downward. graduation rate falling Eileen Cassidy Rivera Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Mary Anne Weber Council Notebook 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Painted Lady People who own buildings in Old Town know they can’t paint brick walls on a whim. Alexandria has a tradition of deliberation, and a well-known penchant for preservation. Developer Rob Kaufman admitted Tuesday night that he should have known better, yet he painted his building at 900 Prince St. without ap- proval from the Board of Architectural Review. “Somewhere along the way of all that I’m supposed to know I didn’t know, and we painted a building,” Kaufman told City Coun- cil members Tuesday night. “This building was fireplace brick. We can call it whatever we like but it was just an absolutely hor- rible brick.” City Council members must now decide what the appropriate punishment should be for not following the rules. Forcing Kaufman to remove the paint might leave the building looking worse for wear, yet leaving it painted could set an unwanted precedence. Then there’s the matter of what kind of a fine would be within the bounds of the law yet act as a sufficient deterrent for others Claire Eberwein has been chair since July 2007. who might want to act like Kaufman. Council members decided to stall for the summer to discern the right number. “Today’s trendy styles may beckon, just as the haircut of the ’70s made the mayor and myself happening guys back then,” said Eberwein’s Final Meeting newly installed Old Town Civic Association President Poul Hertel Tuesday night. re-election to the City Council in 2003, “Just for the record, I think the mayor’s haircut is still happen- Without a television Eberwein launched a comeback in 2006 and ing,” added Councilman Rob Krupicka. camera in sight, the returned to the School Board chamber where “Duncan Blair’s is gone,” said Vice Mayor Del Pepper in she had served before the 2000 city election. reference to Kaufman’s dome-headed attorney. School Board chairwoman She then worked with four other board mem- bers to oust Perry, launching an effort which bids Auf Wiedersehen. the four minority members described as overly Wait Until May secretive and potentially illegal. Voters who participate in the presidential election this Novem- “They clearly violated board procedures to ber will not be deciding the fate of Alexandria’s springtime elec- By Michael Lee Pope meet fully as a board before delivering a per- tions. The City Council decided to defer the reform effort earlier Gazette Packet sonnel message as important as the this week, essentially killing the proposal for now. The stalling superintendent’s contract,” School Board mem- tactic came after a letter from the Electoral Board warning of chool Board Chairwoman Claire Eberwein ber Eileen Cassidy Rivera wrote in a May 9 e- widespread problems administering an additional strain of what’s is the kind of elected official who likes to mail to Sheryl Gorsuch. “The message needs to expected to be a high-turnout November election. Council mem- Scontrol the message. Phone calls to her tele- be that if they don’t clean up their act, we will bers decided to take the matter up again in May, just after the city phone number go unreturned, although she go public and expose their unethical actions.” elections for City Council and School Board. occasionally sends written statements — if she de- Shortly after the five-to-four vote on Perry, “I wouldn’t call this a victory,” said Dick Hobson, who was cides to respond at all. Since taking control of the Eberwein took control of the board in another chairman of an advisory panel that recommended against mov- board in a five-to-four vote last year, Eberwein has five-to-four vote and immediately began put- ing city elections from May to November. “But it’s a move in that used her position of leadership on the School Board ting her imprint on the proceedings. Eberwein’s direction. It’s certainly better than having adopted it.” to speak directly to Alexandria residents by using her bully pulpit of televised meetings, which are usually broadcast Predatory Shakedown live on Comcast channel 70. “I believe this board has been able to Councilman Justin Wilson has abandoned his bid to raise But not Eberwein’s last meeting. work together quite well.” taxes on car-title lenders and payday lenders to the highest pos- When board members assembled for sible rate available under Virginia law. Instead he offered a “vol- the Monday night meeting, the Comcast — Claire Eberwein untary program” Tuesday night in which industry officials agreed camera was nowhere to be found. As a to make ongoing commitments to fund financial literacy programs result, television viewers were deprived of watching new leadership style for the board quickly be- in Alexandria. Eberwein’s last appearance as chairwoman of the came apparent. During a September meeting Wilson said he felt this was “a good start” and that he expected Alexandria School Board. It was to be her final meet- when board members were considering the the General Assembly to take up the issue of car-title lenders next ing before stepping down from her elected position makeup of an advisory panel, Rivera tried to year. Meanwhile, he said, the city’s next legislative packet could to move to Austria with her family, and she had asked make a motion that would restore a name that include support for a car-title reform effort similar to the one each committee chairman to prepare a report on their had been removed from the final version of the crafted for the payday lending industry earlier this year. He of- work during her year as chairwoman. The television ballot. Eberwein cut her off and tried to barrel fered the motion as measure that would “pass by indefinitely” so event was intended to be a sort of counterbalance to through the meeting without regard to her col- he could threaten to bring the tax hike at any time. the spate of negative publicity the School Board has league. “There’s no reason we can’t move forward with this in the fu- received over the last year — everything from bad “I’m actually going to rule your motion out ture,” he said. “This is not done.” press over Eberwein’s decision to change the locks of order, and I’m going to proceed with the su- on the final day of former Superintendent Rebecca perintendent search update,” Eberwein said Speaking of Deferral Perry to the unexplained termination of the first during the Sept. 20 meeting. search firm hired to find a new superintendent. Gorsuch had to ask for a ruling from the vice Let’s see. For those keeping score, that’s a deferral on the “I still want to know why we are not on TV,” she chairman before Eberwein finally relented and painted-brick controversy, a deferral on election reform and a said during a part of the meeting known as the allowed Rivera to offer her motion, which failed deferral on the institution of a predatory-lending tax increase. “chairman’s report” Eberwein created last year. “I’m on a seven-to-two vote. This was only Obviously members of the City Council wanted to avoid making frankly disappointed.” Eberwein’s second School Board meeting as rash decisions before heading out of town for their summer vaca- “It may have fallen through the cracks,” said in- chairwoman, and she frequently found herself tions. It’s also worth noting that their failure to act on the smok- terim Superintendent Bill Symons, who was also at- in control over a deeply divided board. The ing-ban “reenactment clause” from last year means that Mayor tending his last meeting. scars created by the controversial way Perry was Bill Euille’s use of the city’s regulatory powers to limit smoking “That’s a disappointingly large crack for the end of fired continued to strain relationships between has gone, well, up in smoke. the year,” Eberwein shot back. board members, even as they tried to move on — Michael Lee Pope and take action on other issues. THE ERA OF Claire Eberwein has drawn to a close, leaving a divided community behind.. After loosing See Eberwein, Page 34 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 3 Graduation Day

The T.C. Williams Concert Choir directed by Dr. Patricia Jarvis sings ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ and ‘May Your Roads Be Straight and Narrow.’

Anthony Snead, Jr. sings the National Anthem as the TC Celebrates Graduation Colors are presented. The class of 2008 graduated from T.C. Williams High School Friday in ceremonies at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University.

Aleksandra Kirillovna Denisin Robert Kirk Purdy is called for- (center) is announced as the win- ward by Tammy Ignacio to receive ner of the 2008 T.C. William’s Class Valedictorians Rebecca Newsham and Katherine Wolfe. the Titan Award. faculty award.

Titan Coach Ivan Thomas delivers the graduation address to the students.

Photos by Louise Krafft/ Gazette

The T.C. High School Band begins the playing of Pomp and Circumstances as the Class of 2008 enters the Patriot Center.

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools Graduation Rate 100 100 SOURCE: Virginia Dept. of Education White Students

Number of Dropouts Increasing 80 80

From Page 1 Black Students dent in Alexandria City Public Schools. they don’t tell us where they are graduation ceremony to begin last week. Rivera’s own child at Lyles-Crouch Elemen- going, and that all contributes to “We’ve been distracted for the last three tary School has such a contract, and she said the graduation rate.” 60 60 years with finding a new superintendent she would like to see all city schools adopt A controversial report released and approving a plan for talented and gifted the contract model of formally setting up last year charged that Alexandria Hispanic Students students.” expectations for parents. City Public Schools has a “two- “We need to be focused on why these stu- 40 40 track system,” one in which a 2005 2006 2007 dents are leaving the system,” Rivera said. privileged white minority receives Graph by Laurence Foong/Gazette Packet “Our school system is not taking care of an education that sets them on a them.” path for college while black and Latino stu- last year. Some visitors to the graduation dents are marginalized or ignored. The re- ceremony remembered a time when Alex- ADMINISTRATORS HAVE LONG ar- port, titled “Obstacles to Opportunity,” was andria didn’t even offer high-school classes gued that No Child Left Behind forces them issued by George Mason University Sociol- to blacks, a time when the African-Ameri- to compile statistics that are misleading. T.C. ogy professor Tony Roshan Samara, the Ad- can graduation rate was virtually nonexist- Williams High School Principal Mel Riddile vancement Project and Tenants and Work- ent. Waiting outside the building for the said the feds require a four-year graduation /Gazette Packet ers United. It was ignored by the School pomp and circumstance to begin, 97-year- rate, so students who graduate after a sum- Board, which declined to even docket the old Alexandria native Mabel Burts recalled mer session are counted as dropouts. He recommendations for discussion. Now a childhood attending classes at the also pointed out that the city’s high rate of board members and administrators are try- Hallowell School for Girls in the 400 block mobility contributed to numbers that over- ing to figure out a way that Alexandria’s of North Alfred Street. In 1920 she was stated the number of students who drop out Louise Krafft statistics could at least become closer to the there for the opening day of the segregated of high school instead of graduating, with statewide average. Parker Gray School, which only offered state governments grappling to deal with “Some people just don’t have the motiva- classes through the eighth grade. The Burts massive relocations prompted by changing tion to go to school,” said Carlos Canales, a

Photo by Photo family had to pay tuition to send her to high attitudes toward Hispanic immigrants. member of the class of 2008, while waiting school in the District of Columbia, a path Mel Riddile When students leave, Riddile said, school for the processional to begin. “Others need to graduation that current No Child Left administrators must count them as drop- Rivera said that she would like to see the money to support their families, so they get Behind rules would classify her as a drop- outs unless they enroll in another Virginia current School Board members focus next a job.” out even though she graduated from school. year on building support structures for those Armstrong High School in 1924. “If a student moves to Maryland, there’s who are falling behind. One reform she said BLACK STUDENTS have also been drop- “Everybody should have been created no way for us to determine if that student she would be advocating involves each el- ping out in increasing numbers during re- equal,” she said while waiting for her great- enrolled in a school there or not,” said ementary school issuing a contract with cent years, falling nine percentage points great-granddaughters to walk across the Riddile. “Sometimes students leave and parents about the performance of each stu- below the statewide average of 72 percent stage. “But they didn’t do that.”

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By Chuck Hagee Gazette Packet

utstanding volunteers and re- tiring Board of Directors Omembers received special rec- ognition last Thursday during Senior Services of Alexandria’s 40th Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer Recog- nition Luncheon at Goodwin House. Robert Bussler received the Outstanding Volunteer Award for his decade-long par-

Photos by Chuck Hagee Photos ticipation in SSA’s Meals on Wheels Pro- Samantha Pipkin, coordinator, SSA gram. A veteran of World War II and the Meals On Wheels, presents a Korean Conflict, Bussler is one of SSA’s “Key special recognition to Robert Volunteers” who are responsible for garner- Bussler as an “outstanding volun- Susan Winn, left, and Sandy Calhoun, outgoing members of the SSA ing other volunteers to cover six routes per teer” for the program during SSA’s Board of Directors, were presented with gifts for their years of service month, according to Samantha Pipkin, Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. and dedication during SSA 40th Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. Meals on Wheels coordinator, who pre- sented Bussler with the special award. an SSA past president, served as this year’s executive director Janet Barnett who as- president; H. Arthur Sauer, secretary; John “A key volunteer has the responsibility of nominating committee chair and presented sumed that role at the beginning of 2008. B. Smith II, treasurer; and Barbara Lord, supplying 60 volunteers, five days a month the incoming slate of officers and directors Behnke also alerted the membership that, corresponding secretary. to make our meal deliveries possible. That’s during the membership meeting portion of “We need to strengthen our relationship In addition ten new members were a heavy responsibility,” Pipkin said in mak- the luncheon. Alfred P. Duncker, a third with major donors. To accomplish that we elected to the SSA Board of Directors. They ing the award. outgoing Board member, was not present. are hiring a development specialist to in- join six members serving a second term. Also honored for her role in the program Kicking off the two hour event, Senior crease our visibility with potential major Following the award presentation, was Virginia Smith who has been an SSA Services of Alexandria President Carl D. donors.” Prior to presenting the special Barnett introduced Barbara Barton, presi- volunteer for nearly 20 years, according to Behnke told the audience that SSA is “a very awards, Behnke conducted the formal elec- dent, Barton and Barton Travel Consultants, Pipkin. Smith was not able to attend the credible organization that is well respected tion of the new offices and Board members. as the event’s guest speaker. luncheon. within the Alexandria power structure. The By voice vote the following slate of offic- Her topic, “Seniors on the Move - A Road Special recognition was also paid to Su- picture that has emerged is that we are well ers, as proposed by Winn’s nominating com- Less Traveled,” spelled out various travel san Winn and Sandy Calhoun as outgoing run and well organized.” He attributed “the mittee, were elected unanimously: considerations particularly aimed at senior members of SSA’s Board of Directors. Winn, lion’s share” of that assessment to SSA’s new Behnke, president; Mark N. Roth, vice citizens. Kitten Tangles With Lawnmower Despite being run over by an industrial lawnmower, Joe is now thriving and waiting to be adopted.

By Ben Geier “He was just hunkered down, mals.” Gazette Packet and his ears were cut and Amazingly, there seems to be no mangled. His head was also cut lasting personality issues in the hough the Vola Lawson down to the bone,” Hohenthaner small orange kitten, who is sched- TAnimal shelter contains said. She added that Joe was uled to get his stitches removed dozens of cats, dogs, rab- “found sometime later by a good and go off antibiotics within a bits, birds, ferrets and other ani- Samaritan.” week- after only two weeks in the mals waiting to be adopted, there After being treated by a local shelter. is one animal that seems likely to veterinarian, who wished not to be “It’s just amazing to me to in- catch the eye of anyone scanning publicly identified, Joe was surren- teract with him and what a dear, Joe is waiting for a new home the cages. This is because one dered to the shelter and immedi- sweet soul he is. I don’t think I small kitten- known affectionately ately he began the process of get- would recover so quickly,” said “I think his ears will be easy to out that this situation is not lim- as Joe- is missing the fleshy parts ting ready to be adopted. Despite Adams. Equally incredible is the clean,” she noted. ited to large industrial mowers of his ears after remarkably sur- the unusual circumstances, the fact that Joe will not require any Though Joe’s story seems to be operated in public places. viving an encounter with a run- normal paperwork was filled out- special care or veterinary attention heading for a touching movie “It can also happen to people in ning lawnmower. albeit with a few extra questions- due to his injuries. The only thing script ending, Hohenthaner their own back yards,” she said. According to Diann and the situation moved forward different for him will be that he pointed out that incidents like this Despite these grave warnings, Hohenthaner, the Special Events as it does with all pets. will not be able to go out in the happen too often, and are more and despite how perilously close Coordinator for the shelter, Joe “We really stick to procedure rain, though according the often than not fatal. Joe himself came to death, the was run over by an industrial here, even with fantastic stories,” Hohenthaner and Adams the shel- “If [people] learn anything from story is still one of overwhelming lawnmower cutting a field of tall said Lisabeth Adams, Director of ter highly recommends that all his situation, it’s just to look in the hope and joy. grass. Unlike his younger sibling, Development for the shelter. cats be raised indoors. Adams even tall grass,” she said, noting that [Joe will] be looking for another who died at the scene of the acci- Adams explained that allows the managed to find one way that Joe lawnmowers frequently run over home pretty soon,” said Adams- dent, Joe was able stay alive, shelter to make sure that they would be easier to raise than other and kill or mangle animals like and it seems that is all anyone though not without serious injury. “provide the same care for all ani- cats. rabbits. Hohenthaner also pointed could ask for. 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Smoldering Hope a regional ap- As government-led efforts fail, proach. But the regional voluntary smoking bans are on the rise. approach never hap- By Michael Lee Pope Alexandria 120 out of 360 restaurants have pened, and Gazette Packet voluntarily banned smoking. Yet even as now City more and more establishments decide to go Council sk Eric Jones how many years he smoke-free on their own, government-led members are smoked, and you’re likely to get initiatives have fizzled in recent days. planning to Aa curt answer: “Too many.” Jones “It clearly is going to take some persis- recess for the said he would bum cigarettes tence,” said Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple summer from anyone who happened to be around, (D-32) shortly after her statewide smoking without tak- an on-again-off-again habit that was con- ban passed the Senate but died in the ing action on trolled partially by his environment. If House. “We know that we’ve got our work the plan — Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet people where smoking around him, Jones cut out for us in the House of Representa- ºessentially More restaurants are joining voluntary programs even as was likely to light up. And like many smok- tives.” killing the government-led efforts are faltering. ers, Jones found himself working in an en- proposal by program started with 75 participating res- vironment where smoking is commonplace. PERHAPS THE MOST creative govern- letting it fade into oblivion. taurants and has since doubled its member- About two years ago, he took a position as ment-led proposal to ban smoking was un- “It will not become effective,” said Alex- ship roster. Arlington offers a “FitArlington one of the managers of Capital City Brew- veiled last year by Alexandria Mayor Bill andria City Attorney Ignacio Pessoa. “At Smoke-Free Restaurant Guide” that lists the ing in Shirlington. Euille, who suggested a plan to use the city’s least not at this point in time.” name and phone number of participating “I just woke up one day and decided to zoning authority. If bars and restaurants Meanwhile, voluntary efforts to ban smoke-free establishments, and county of- quit,” said Jones after a recent lunch rush failed to give up smoking, under the mayor’s smoking have taken off in recent years. And ficials say they are constantly updating the at the restaurant. “It’s just healthier this plan, they would lose their special-use per- government officials have been encourag- list when they find out more restaurants way.” mit. Restaurant owners balked, and City ing the use of voluntary bans even as re- have voluntarily gone smoke free. Jones is not alone. His employer has also Council members deferred the issue under gional and statewide efforts have faltered. “We are finding that the public is really given up smoking. Starting on July 1, Capi- a rare “reenactment clause” that would Since 2005, the Alexandria government has driving this issue,” said Richard Cole, chief tal City Brewing will become a no-smoking force another vote to finalize the plan. Al- offered a “Smoke-Free Dining Program” that of Arlington’s Environmental Health Bu- establishment, joining about 300 of exandria officials said the reenactment offers incentives for participation, such as reau. “Many of these businesses on the list Arlington’s 700 restaurants that have self- clause was a stalling plan that would give publicity in advertisements of restaurants have decided that going smoke-free is a identified as a smoke-free environment. In surrounding jurisdictions a chance to form participating in the voluntary program. The good business decision.”

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❖ Fix the regional packages by imposing We can only hope that new technologies Special session in search of transportation a 1 percent regional sales tax on goods other and new approaches developed over the solutions begins this week in Richmond. than food, medicine or automobiles. next decade or two will provide less need ❖ A grantors’ tax on property sale pro- to clog the roadways. ceeds — 25 cents for each $100 in value to natching defeat from the jaws of enue to pay for transit, roads and other create a Transportation Change Fund, with victory, the Virginia Supreme Court transportation improvements. 75 percent of the revenue going for new Without Basics overturned an unlikely and hope Kaine points out that Dulles Airport and transit strategies and 25 percent dedicated Electrical storms have left many people S without electricity in Fairfax, Loudoun, Ar- ful transportation funding plan the Port of Virginia are responsible for an to projects for economic development. This passed by the Virginia General Assembly estimated 375,000 jobs and $895 million would support public transit, carpooling, lington and Alexandria in the past few earlier this year. in state revenue. “These are our two most teleworking, etc. weeks, most of us for brief periods, but some At the same time, funding for rail to Dulles valuable connections with the global These add up to a sensible proposal, and for a couple of days at a time. has hit several bumps that could derail the economy, but they depend upon a network would provide money needed for mainte- Across the river in Montgomery County, project. that will allow easy movement of nance as well as dedicated funding for hundreds of thousands of people lived with- But at the beginning of this week, Editorials people and goods to and from these Metro. out drinkable water for a couple of days. members of the General Assembly critical transportation hubs,” Kaine Meanwhile, if you’re sitting in traffic, Being without either or both serves as a were back in Richmond, suppos- said at the opening of the special higher gas prices might be the future source reminder that ordinary events (rather than edly to produce a plan that would replace session Monday. of some relief. Finally, with a clear economic terrorism) also require a little prepared- the $300 million or more that the now de- Here’s what he proposes: motivation, perhaps some real alternatives ness. funct plan would have raised. ❖ Raising the annual vehicle registration will arise, some plan that calls for some- Recommended: Three days worth of non- Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has made some fee by $10 and increasing the sales tax on thing other than millions people with jobs perishable food and water for everyone in sensible proposals, but the forces of “no, automobiles from 3 to 4 percent. Virginia’s getting into cars one person at a time and your household, plus flashlights, a battery never, no taxes” say they will scuttle many auto title tax would still be significantly heading to and from work at about the same powered radio and extra batteries. What’s if not all of the possible sources of new rev- below the national average. time every weekday. in your storage cupboard? Help Wanted: Snow Jobs Available

resources. While the Internet has made ing there has been a problem with their without leaving home Job seekers need to searching for jobs easier, it also provides an account or they need to follow a hyperlink While there are legitimate businesses that by wary of Internet opportunity for ID thieves and schemers to to install new software. Such phishing e- allow employees to work from home, there take advantage of eager — and mails are designed to convince are also many scammers trying to take ad- scammers. unsuspecting — job seekers. Commentary readers to click a link within the vantage of senior citizens, stay-at-home The Better Business Bureau message to fix the issue, but ac- moms, students and injured or handicapped (BBB) provides the following tually take them to a Web site people looking to make money at home. Job By Edward Johnson guidance to help people spot the most com- that will install malware or viruses on hunters should use extreme caution when mon red flags associated with online job their computer. considering a work-at-home offer and al- esperate people do desperate search scams: ways research the company with the BBB D things. The fallout that can result RED FLAG #3: An employer asks first at www.dc-easternpa.bbb.org. from losing a job is wrought with RED FLAG #1: Employer e-mails for extensive personal information examples of rational people making irratio- are full of grammatical and spell- such as social security or bank RED FLAG #5: An employer asks nal decisions. That’s because losing a job ing errors account numbers for money upfront equates to more than simply a loss of in- Most online fraud is perpetrated by Some job seekers have been surprised to Aside from paying for a uniform, it is come. The adverse consequences can scammers located outside the U.S. Their learn they’ve gotten a job without having rarely advisable for an applicant to pay quickly pile up and become insurmountable. first language usually isn’t English and this to do a single interview. However, when the upfront fees or make a required purchase Even though the ability to earn money may is often evident in their poor grasp of the employer then asked for personal informa- to get a job. Most recently, the BBB uncov- be on pause, you cannot put a pause on language that can include poor grammar tion in order to fill out the necessary pa- ered a scam where job hunters were told monthly bills. In short notice, an uncertain and the misspelling of common words. perwork suspicions were raised — and they had to pay $64.50 for a background future becomes reality. Add in a troubled rightly so. Regardless of the reason or ex- check before they could be considered for economy, a high unemployment rate and RED FLAG #2: E-mails purporting cuse given by the employer, a job applicant a cleaning job. Predictably, after paying for the ease by which unscrupulous businesses to be from job posting Web sites should never give out his or her Social Se- the background check, the job seeker never can hide behind a fake web site and you claiming there’s a problem with a curity or bank account numbers over the heard from the company again. have the job-scammer’s perfect storm. job hunter’s account phone or e-mail. In a recent report on job searching, The After creating a user account on sites Edward Johnson is president and CEO of Conference Board noted that in 2007, 73 like Monster.com or Careerbuilder.com, a RED FLAG #4: An employer offers the Better Business Bureau serving the percent of job seekers reported using online job hunter might receive an e-mail say- the opportunity to become rich greater metro Washington, D.C. region.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 11 People Warren Brown Puts CakeLove on Paper By Greg Patton ably would have continued if I felt like I’d Gazette Packet had a better foundation to work with. But I suppose when I looked at it, and I was re- arren Brown is a busy man. ally looking to make strides with something, The founder of CakeLove is I noticed that cooking was something I natu- Wopening his bakery’s sixth rally excelled at. location later this year, is en- You make European buttercream gaged with a wedding planned for October, and American cake. Explain that. and has just come out with a book, The difference with cake is, typically Eu- CakeLove: How to Bake Cakes from Scratch. ropean cake is like a sponge cake. It’s a very The lawyer-turned-baker agreed to sit down low amount of butter relative to the sugar, and answer a few questions during a recent flour, and eggs. It’s a foam-style cake where stop on his book tour in Shirlington where you’re whipping air into the eggs and sugar, a CakeLove bakery is located. then you fold in the flour, then you fold in a little bit of butter. In American cake, you

So you got through law school, you cream the butter and sugar, very slowly in- Photo by Deirdre Cross were a government litigator—and corporate air into the butter and sugar, and cooking was always just in the then add in eggs, flour, and some kind of background? milk item. There’s a lot more moisture in In the background, but also really in the there from the milk, and the result is that foreground in a lot of ways, because the cake has a great ability to be a I would end up in the kitchen doing platform for supporting other fla- something elaborate three or four Profile vors—frostings and fruit fillings. times a week, whether it was for Buttercreams, there’s a lot for that. breakfast, or serving lunch on the Essentially, it’s American Warren Brown signs a copy of his new book at Shirlington Library. weekends—friends coming over, just doing buttercreams, and then European ones. a lot of things. What I discovered was, it’s a Europeans are Italian, French, Swiss—sev- tion. you? very easy way to share time and have com- eral different ways. The one we make the What made you want to write the It was great. Meeting Oprah was very pany over, because I love entertaining. Well, most is Italian meringue buttercream. book? much a highlight of my life, and very much that’s the thing, I don’t actually love enter- American buttercream is butter whipped My interest in getting people into the a feeling of validation, that what I had done taining, but I love cooking. together with confectioner’s sugar, add in kitchen, and offering out cake as a means was the right choice and that someone of What made you decide to make milk, sometimes cream—some kind of liq- for them to break through some of the bar- that stature was recognizing me. It was an this your day job instead of prac- uid dairy agent, until it’s smooth. riers to baking that a lot of people have. I incredibly satisfying feeling. ticing law? Confectioner’s sugar is ground up so finely always said, ‘I can cook, but I can’t bake,’ What would you want to say to The reality that I couldn’t do both. The that when you bite into it, it just passes right and I know I hear that a lot. What I learned your former self, the lawyer, or to reality that I had to make a choice. There’s through your mucous membrane and gives is, it’s not as hard to bake as you might ex- someone like you who’s up baking freedom and liberty in making a choice. you a sugar rush. I don’t think it tastes that pect. at night? Since I have, I’ve really excelled and been good. It’s just so sickeningly sweet that it’s You’ve got the blessing of Oprah, I’d tell him to get a lot of sleep, get fo- able to not just be at peace but really grow. too much to handle. We don’t go with that which carries a lot of currency in cused on what you want, and make all the The problem was, How am I going to pay one. this world. What was that like for moves to get it. for anything? How do I pay the rent, how You’re interested in what goes on do I buy the ingredients, how do I actually at the molecular level in your food. find the resources to make it happen; and Can you explain that for someone secondly, how do we even know that cus- who doesn’t know anything about tomers are going to keep coming or come cooking science? at all? Those are answers that no one can I like to think in terms of the smallest provide, really just time will provide. units. I like to imagine myself in the bowl How did your family take it when as the mixer is going around, and get a sense you told them you were going to be of how the ingredients are bonding and a baker instead of a lawyer? coming together with one another. A cake They were supportive in general. You batter is all the ingredients in there mixing know, it took some convincing and persuad- around air. As I think myself into the bowl, ing by way of showing them what I have, I feel like I can get an idea of how much what my plan is, what the product is, and more of anything I can add. How much my energy and interest level. I took my time, dairy agent can I add before I overwhelm and I think I approached the subject with the starch’s capacity to absorb moisture and them in a way where I said, ‘This is what give structure to the cake? I like to think at I’m thinking of doing and what I would like that level, and watching cartoons when I to do, what do you think of it?’ and waited was a kid actually helps me to imagine that, for their reply. And then, the next time I because you have to have some basis for saw them, I brought a cake. I guess they your imagination. So I guess CakeLove is just saw from the beginning how much I the way it is because of Smurfs. liked it, and they also have a lot of faith in What’s your favorite cake? me. I knew I could do it, too, but knowing New German Chocolate. Without the co- Graduation you can do it and doing it are two really conut. The frosting is particularly soft. I Deputies Wakeatin Carter (left) and Brooke Curtis appear with Alex- different things. think it’s a fun construction of cake. It’s very andria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne after graduating Friday, June 20, from Why did you settle on baking as liberal, I suppose, because there’s no frost- the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy in Ashburn. opposed to any other form of art? ing on the sides. And it’s not too overwhelm- They begin service immediately with the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office. I tried different kinds of art. I used to draw ing—when you get to the end of the cake, A total of 91 law enforcement officers earned their diplomas. Both a lot with oil pastels, a lot with chalks, did you’re not faced with a whole slab of frost- new deputies joined the sheriff’s office in August 2007. Carter is a a lot with poetry….. I did try, and worked ing. I guess I like cake more than I like frost- navy veteran and Deputy Curtis graduated from Virginia Union and enjoyed, and I think I’ve made some ing. So yeah, the NGC. Plus, it makes me Univeersity. (Photo by Monique Edwards.) pretty interesting stuff with art, and I prob- think of Prince and the New Power Genera- 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Life

he Farmers Market in Brenman Park, off Duke Street in Cameron Station is open on Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Vendors offer Teverything from fruits and vegetables to meat and cheeses and Market of Plenty baked goods.

Alexandria artist Len Garon shows his work at the market. Many of his paintings depict Alexandria. ns ring onio nions, sp panish o t J&W Sweet S e of tables a es fill on oreland and radish m Westm Farms fro Valley View A. County V

Fresh cut flower’s from Billy’s Flow- ers.

Bigg Riggs has fresh fruits and vegetables as well as relishes and condiments and now straw- berry daiquiri and bloody Mary mixes. The farm know as Smith’s Orchard is in Loom W.V. and has been operated by his family since 1940. Hot banana Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette peppers and A new vendor at the market is ‘On the Gour- cherry met.’ A small specialty food. tomatoes.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 13 People Konigsberg Retires — To Start Anew Konigsberg plans to teach at George Wash- lenge will be en- Universal health care ington University’s School of Public Health suring care for the seen as not probable and Health Services. He presently holds the 10,000 and grow- rank of Associate Professional Lecturer ing uninsured city for 20 years. there. His new teaching assignment, in the residents,” accord- area of Public Health Leadership, will be ing to Konigsberg. directed at PhD candidates in public health. A primary and By Chuck Hagee It will also afford he and his wife Bar- ongoing challenge Gazette Packet bara, who reside in the Springfield area, the is how Konigsberg opportunity to stay close to their three and the Health n this era when physicians are opting grown children, Robert and Sherry Department assess out of general medicine, many steer- Konigsberg and Debbie Diaz, and their three Mirant’s Potomac Iing their practices to boutique deliv- grandchildren, all of whom live in North- River Generating ery systems where patients are re- ern Virginia. Station. Last Au- quired to pay a “retainer” premium just to “I’ve actually been contemplating retire- gust the Mirant be assured the doctor will see them if ment since about the first of the year. I’ve controversy burst needed, Charles Koningsberg, Jr., M.D., been doing this for 35 years and if I’m ever full force onto the M.P.H., is the personification of a caring going to do anything else this is a good time Health medical practitioner as they used to be. to do it,” Konigsberg said sitting in the con- Department’s Last Thursday night, at The Lyceum, he ference room adjacent to his office at the agenda. That was was paid professional and personal tributes Health Department’s headquarters, 4480 when Konigsberg by fellow health officials and the City of King St. called on the Alexandria. They not only praised his ef- A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Konigsberg Agency for Toxic forts as Alexandria’s Medical Director but received his bachelor’s degree from Substances and also his dedication to his profession and his Vanderbilt University and his M.D. from the Disease Registry personal mission to make the Hippocratic University of Tennessee. He then went on (ATSDR) in At- oath, to which all physicians pledge their to get his Masters of Public Health (MPH) lanta, Ga., to re- Photo by Chuck Hagee/Gazette Packet life work, a daily truism. from the University of North Carolina view “the existing Charles Konigsberg, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., reflects on his 35 In presenting Konigsberg with a procla- School of Public Health. He is certified as a air quality and years in public health service as he prepares to begin a mation during that event, Alexandria Mayor specialist in public health by the American other environ- new stage of his professional life on July 1. William D. Euille, stated, “Dr. Konigsberg Board of Preventive Medicine. mental data re- has enriched our community by his service.” “I became more interested in the needs lated to Mirant’s PRGS.” On the subject of universal health care He commended Konigsberg for “his role in of the overall population than in having my He stated at that time, “We would request he expressed real concerns for its implemen- improving the health and quality of life for own clinical practice. That has been one of that ATSDR assess the relationship of these tation in the near future. “Most industrial- all residents of the Alexandria community” the real pluses working here in Alexandria,” data...in relation to past, present and fu- ized countries have universal coverage for over the years he has served as head of the he said. ture health effects on residents living near their citizens. But, I’m not optimistic there Alexandria Health Department. “When I first came here it was very clear the facility. The advice I will give the City will be a universal plan in this country in That sentiment was echoed by Michelle that this City had a real interest in public about Mirant’s operations will be based on the next 20 years,” he said. Evans, deputy city manager. “He has cre- health and the Health Department. They the ATSDR report.” As yet, they have not “It’s not just the financial considerations. ated a very strong relationship between the actually pay more of this department’s costs come through for him. There is a lack of willingness to arrive at a city and the Health Department. Before 9/ than the State of Virginia,” Konigsberg said. “We still have not received the report from total solution. Although, I must say, this 11 we had no emergency management. “It works well here. It’s a very special rela- ATSDR. I’m very disappointed that it hasn’t President (Bush) has been very supportive Now we are a national leader in that area,” tionship,” he said. Although Konigsberg is come before my retirement,” he said. of community health centers like we have she said. actually a state health official, the depart- “It’s been a tightrope representing the here,” Konigsberg said. “Dr. Konigsberg has been instrumental in ment is a dual functioning entity of both Health Department and the city in the “But, it’s just filling the gaps, not tackling developing our community partnership. He the state and city. Mirant situation. But, I have always tried the total problem. And, it’s not all about personifies our “Caring Community” “Budget constraints are always a chal- to give a fair and honest assessment of that the money. There are a number of things at motto,” Evans said. lenge. But, we have managed to keep things situation,” he said. play,” Konigsberg stated. Those thoughts were buttressed by Debra going pretty well. Unfortunately, my re- Konigsberg has worked hard creating a “The states are where the actions for uni- Collins, director, Alexandria Department of placement will be facing even greater bud- good executive team that has a depth of versal health care will take place if the feds Human Services. “The thing I will miss the getary challenges I’m afraid,” Konigsberg knowledge and know how in the public won’t act. The states are the ones facing the most about not having speculated. health arena. One of the triggers that got everyday problems,” he said. Dr. Konigsberg is that “I will miss this job and Konigsberg serious about his retirement was Public Health Emergency Preparedness is he has been such a THERE HAVE that a prime player on that team, his chief seen by Konigsberg as a major challenge team player. Every time the people of Alexandria.” been many administrator, Michael Weiner, retired in today and in the near future. “What we have I have called on the May. now is too fragile. It’s too dependent on —Dr. Charles Konigsberg,Jr., Alexan- challenges and Health Department he opportunities His own replacement, Dr. Lisa Kapowitz, federal grants. We spend far too little in and his staff have al- dria Health Director during his com- currently the Deputy Commissioner, Vir- protecting the health of our residents na- ways helped. And, he munity health ginia Health Department, commences her tionwide and visitors to this country,” has always been direct with us. If he thinks stewardship in Alexandria, not the least of duties as Alexandria Health Director on July Konigsberg said. an idea is a bad one he will tell you — that which was moving the department from its 1. “She is inheriting an excellent, dedicated “This department has two epidemiologists is valuable,” Collins said. old headquarters in Old Town to the present team,” he said. and an emergency planner on board. We site. will be ready to detect a problem and man- PRIOR TO HIS 1999 arrival in Alexan- “That was a real challenge. People still TWO PROGRAMS of which Konigsberg age it from a public health standpoint dria, Konigsberg served as the State Health ask me how I like the new building and I is most proud are the Alexandria Neighbor- should that need occur,” he said. Official in both Kansas and Delaware and have to stop and think what they are talk- hood Health Services, Inc., and The Part- “People have asked me why I’m retiring as the director of local health departments ing about. After all, that move was in 2004,” nership for A Healthier Alexandria. “I’ve — am I unhappy. It’s just the opposite. I’m in Broward County, Fla.; Memphis and Konigsberg said. been delighted at the community’s support very happy with what I’ve been doing and, Shelby counties, Tenn.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala. One of the real accomplishments during for these. We’ve had a lot of people step up especially, working with the leadership of Prior to that he served as a general medical his tenure in Konigsberg’s assessment is the to the plate,” he said. “These programs this city. And, that’s the time to retire — officer in the U.S. Air Force with the rank establishment of the health clinic which aren’t about who is running the programs. when your happy,” Konigsberg said. “But, I of Captain. serves residents that cannot receive such These are about solving community health will miss this job and the people of Alexan- Following his official retirement Monday, services elsewhere. But, “A continuing chal- problems,” Konigsberg said. dria. It’s been a great partnership.” 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 15 Alexandria Bulletin

The City of Alexandria is nearing the end of Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers removing debris resulting from recent storms. City in Alexandria looking for funding sources now have crews are currently removing trees, limbs and access to a valuable new collection of resources branches that have fallen into City streets and pub- through Alexandria Library. The Foundation lic rights of way. It is anticipated that storm Center’s core collection includes The Foundation cleanup will be completed by the first week of July. Directory Online and Foundation Grants to Individu- Trees growing on private property that have als Online. All four Alexandria Library branches fallen on private property are the responsibility of have access to the two databases through their the homeowner. Debris should be bundled and catalog computers. The complete Cooperating Col- placed curbside for pick up on your normally lection of print and electronic resources is held at scheduled refuse collection day. Brush materials the Barrett Library, located at 717 Queen St. For must be bundled in lengths no longer than four more information visit visit feet, and weigh no more than 70 pounds per www.alexandria.lib.va.us . bundle. Branches or brush pieces should not be The City of Alexandria has partnered with Alex- larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and should andria City Public Schools to obtain a grant for not include logs or stumps. Debris should not block $70,000 to retrofit approximately 40 school fire hydrants. For more information about refuse buses with clean air technology that reduces pol- collection, please call the City’s Solid Waste Divi- lutants emitted by diesel engine school buses. For sion at 703.519.3486. more information about the Retrofit Grant Pro- If a City tree has fallen onto private property, gram, please contact Erica Bannerman, notify the City at 703.838.4999 for removal. If a Department of Transportation and Environmental tree falls onto City streets, or is blocking streets Services, at 703-838-4334 or David Rose, Alexan- and/or highways, contact the Alexandria Police dria City Public Schools, at 703-461-4169. Department at 703.838.4444. Seniors 50 years of age and over are eligible to There is a pet calendar contest to benefit the enter the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. All Olympics to be held Sept. 20-Oct. 2. Registration pets are eligible and all entries will appear in the information is available now at local senior centers, calendar. $25/pet, which includes one calendar. community centers, senior residences or by calling Entry deadline is Aug. 22. Visit 703-228-3600, ext. 9996. They can also be down- www.alexandriaanimals.org or 703-838-4774. loaded online at www.novaseniorolympics.com. The Alexandria chapter of the Coronary Health Registration deadline is Sept. 5. Improvement Project (CHIP), will sponsor a Com- munity Health Expo and Seminar on Sunday, The Substance Abuse Prevention Coali- June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community tion of Alexandria (SAPCA) invites youth (6th Praise Center, 1400 Russell Road. The event high- – 12th grades) and adults who live in the City of lights include a fitness clinic, vegan cooking Alexandria or work with Alexandria youth to com- demonstrations, health information on hyperten- plete a short online survey that asks for perceptions sion, diabetes, cancer, cholesterol, door prizes. Free and opinions about youth substance abuse in our health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, community. Incentives are provided for youth par- body fat analysis and more will be provided. Ser- ticipants, and adult survey participants have access vices for alternative health therapies will also be to recent statistics on youth substance abuse in offered for a nominal fee. The expo is free and open Alexandria. Community members are asked to to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 703-823-2139 or email [email protected] See Bulletin, Page 24

16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Taylor Run Volunteers Send volunteer notices to Alexandria. Part of Volunteer Fairfax. [email protected] or Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org. The fee call Rebecca Halik with any questions for this session is $35. For more infor- 703-917-6407. mation, e-mail Emily Gibbs at [email protected]. Community Lodgings needs tu- tor/mentor a child in the Alexandria UCM’s Transitional Housing community. The after school program Program is looking for volunteer provides homework assistance as well as groups to help provide a prepared well character development. Contact: Emily balanced meal for about 60 people, this Barnes, 703-739-5856 includes children. Groups would be [email protected] asked to sign up for 1 meeting per year on the third Tuesday evening of each The Alexandria Commission for month. The grocery bill would be at the Women needs volunteers to work with group’s expense and a tax donation slip its Court Observation Program. This would be provided. Assistance with program is a volunteer-based court child care is needed. Call Betsy Damitz, monitoring and research project which volunteer coordinator 703-768-7106 follows cases of sexual and domestic ext. 328. violence. Volunteers are asked to com- mit to working at least one morning The Child & Family Network each month in the Alexandria City Centers has many volunteer opportu- Courthouse. Contact Laura Mandala at nities, including volunteering in 703-798-5452 or classrooms, field-trip assistants, ESL and [email protected]. Spanish language tutors, clothing drive assistant and office assistant. Volunteers Port City Playhouse- construct and to help prepare for their annual wine paint sets for the theatre. Box office and tasting fundraising event in the spring. ushering help also needed for perfor- Contact Patricia Chapman at 703-836- Jordan Mambert mances. Groups and youths age 15 and 0214 or [email protected]. older are welcome. Contact: Robert MAMBERT WINS duce new students around the room; she helps her Kraus, 703-838-2880 Higher Achievement seeks “A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making Girl Scout troop make sandwiches for homeless [email protected] teacher mentors to work with motivated everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles,” said people. Jordan is a gymnast and a musician (piano scholars at Hammond Middle School Alexandria Legacies, the City of from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays Washington Irving. One of the teachers at Douglas and violin) and she loves school. Alexandria’s Oral History Program, is and Thursdays. Karen Berry, Volunteer MacArthur School declares that the quotation de- Taylor Run Civic Association decided to give the seeking volunteers to help collect the Coordinator, 202-544-3633 or scribes Jordan Mambert, 10-year-old winner of the award about fifteen years ago because it seemed oral histories of long-time Alexandria [email protected] appropriate for a neighborhood association to reward residents by documenting their memo- Taylor Run Good Neighbor Award. ries of living and working in Alexandria. Project Northstar needs volun- “When Jordan bounces into the room, she is the the qualities, which make for a good neighbor. The If interested, contact Jen Hembree by teers to tutor children who live in first friend to ask if you need a hand or a big bear faculty chooses the recipient; the association gives a calling 703-838-4399 or by e-mail at homeless shelters, transitional housing hug,” continues the faculty nomination. $100 savings bond to the winner, and has the name [email protected]. programs and others. Work with the same student for one evening per week Jordan stays after school every day to help her put on a plaque, which hangs in the school. — Lois Kelso Hunt There will be a volunteer manage- on math and reading skills. 202-223- teacher clean up; she goes out of her way to intro- ment boot camp from 9 a.m.-noon in 0144, ext. 10

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Blog Excerpts Commentary on political blogs ranges Media for Hire? from the thoughtful to the ridiculous. Here are some excerpts related to the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 11th congressional district earlier this month. Political campaigns Fairfax chairman Gerry Connolly won the election by a wide margin, though put bloggers on the many Democratic bloggers favored candidate Leslie Byrne over payroll. Connolly. By Julia O’Donoghue “It is important to note that Gerry Connolly did not win this Gazette Packet by running on his record as a Lowell Feld, who runs www.raisingkaine.com, will be Virginia’s proud pro developer centrist moderate. He won hen Virginia’s delegation “embedded” blogger at the Democratic National Convention in August. by running more to the left than he has in a long time.” takes its seat on the floor ❖ wrote Karen Duncan on http:// W of the Democratic National ment the mission of the blog, he said. him, he discloses his relationship to the anonymousisawoman.blogspot.com, Duncan Convention in late August, The Democratic activist worked on U.S. campaign at the bottom of the post, he said. supported Byrne but has endorsed Connolly Lowell Feld will be right next to them. Sen. Jim Webb’s campaign and is currently “I am very clear about what I am doing,” since he won the Democratic primary. “There is plenty of ammo on Connolly; The Democratic National Committee consulting for Democratic congressional said Feld. unfortunately none of it has proven effective yet. (DNC) selected Feld, an Arlington resident candidate Judy Feder, a Democrat who will Kenton Ngo also revealed the he would However, with the bevy of material, there is who runs the left-leaning www.raising face U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R) in November. be managing Ramona Morrow’s campaign bound to be some good hits in there some- kaine.com, to be Virginia’s “embedded” Feld also received at least $500 from for school board in 2007 and then shut where.” ❖ Posted on http://tooconservative.com by a blogger at the event in Denver, Colo. After former congressional candidate Leslie down his blog www.kentonngo.com/ blogger who supports Connolly’s Republican receiving approximately 400 applications, Byrne, according to Byrne’s campaign man- 750volts, until after the election. opponent, Keith Fimian. the committee picked a handful of bloggers ager, Joe Fox. “One of first things I did was to put the — people who voice their opinions through Feld and other local Democratic bloggers blog in mothballs. … You can say you are online diaries — to cover only work for candidates going to talk about things other than the In spite of being a Democrat, Connolly their state delegations who share their values, campaign but eventually you are going to has been one of the left-leaning blogging and provide a “local “I find [bloggers] to candidates they would say something that shouldn’t be associated community’s top targets for criticism. Sev- angle” on the support regardless of with the candidate,” said Ngo. eral local bloggers backed Connolly’s op- convention’s proceed- be a very whether they were paid. Blogger Ben Tribbett did not disclose he ponent, Leslie Byrne, in the Democratic pri- ings, according to letter “I think Judy Feder is was being paid by state Sen. Chap Petersen mary June 10. Connolly won the primary posted on the Web site. thoughtful and fair great. I did two years ago every time he posted about the politician’s by a wide margin. In the days leading up to Launched in 2005, group. They are when she was running in campaign on his Web site, notlarry the primary election, many bloggers posted Feld’s blog, which he calls 2006 and I didn’t receive sabato.typepad.com, last fall. But Tribbett, disparaging remarks about Connolly on RK, focuses on state and good about getting a penny from her then,” who is from the Burke area, has also re- their Web sites. Tribbett ran a bracket, much national politics from a he said. Feld uses politi- stricted his paid work to candidates who like those put together for a college basket- Democratic perspective. information out.” cal consulting to make had already employed him during previous ball tournament, of Connolly’s “worst mo- The Web site features — Mame Reilly, ends meet. He quit his campaigns. “I have avoided taking on new ments” as an elected official. about 12 regular con- a Democratic Super Delegate day job with the U.S. De- people even though I have been asked to Last week, the Virginia Democrats’ 11th tributors and is popular partment of Energy a few work on a number of campaigns,” said congressional district committee chair, with political activists, and Gov. Mark Warner’s years ago, in part because Tribbet, whose political blog is among the George Burke, announced he would circu- journalists and elected former political director he was prohibited from most popular in Virginia. late a petition among Virginia’s Democratic officials around Virginia. raising money for politi- For Petersen, Tribbett worked on cam- delegates asking them to remove Feld’s “em- The DNC’s decision to hand out conven- cal candidates. “I could make more money paign strategy, a topic he would not be post- bedding” privileges at the national conven- tion credentials to more bloggers like Feld, in a lot more stable job working for the gov- ing about on his blog. He also made it clear tion. Among Burke’s concerns is the fact that an unapologetic partisan, speaks to the ernment. I choose to do this,” he said. that “Not Larry Sabato” would not be a Feld and Tribbet do work as political con- growing influence of this type of media. “mouthpiece” for the campaign, he said. sultants. According to Microsoft’s www.site THERE IS some question about whether “I was not putting “I think it is just inap- meter.com, RK averages 2,751 visitors ev- bloggers who work for political campaigns anything up on behalf of propriate for people ery day. Some Democratic activists say they should be thought of as journalists at all. the campaign. That was “I think it is just who promote them- turn to local blogs before newspapers, ra- “This is an example of the difference be- the one of the agree- selves as journalists to dio or television for the most up-to-date tween a journalist who blogs and a non- ments we came to,” he inappropriate for be paid hacks for can- information on local politics. journalist who blogs. The blogosphere is said. didates. They present “I find [bloggers] to be a very thoughtful filled with people who are not journalists. Tribbett did promote people who promote themselves as journal- and fair group. They are good about get- They wear multiple hats,” said Bob Steel, Petersen and disparage themselves as ists but they are actually ting information out,” said Mame Reilly, an who studies and teaches journalism values his opponent, Jeanne public relations practi- Alexandria resident who is a Democratic for the Poynter Institute. marie Devolites Davis, journalists to be paid tioners,” said Burke. Super Delegate and Gov. Mark Warner’s Steel went on to say: “Bloggers are not frequently on his blog in But candidates who former political director. necessarily journalists. A blogger might own the weeks proceeding hacks for candidates. have hired bloggers for a hardware store and write about a prod- the election. The Demo- — George Burke, political consulting said YET FELD and others are not bound by uct he sells in the hardware store. There is cratic activist said he Democrats’ 11th congressional they are paying for a the same rules as traditional journalists. He nothing wrong with that but [he is] not would have champi- person’s expertise at and a few other local Virginia bloggers have being a journalist.” oned Petersen, whether district committee chair networking over the been paid by candidates to do “netroots It is important to always bring a dose of the candidate had paid internet, not positive outreach” and other political consulting. skepticism when reading a blog, according him or not. coverage on the blogger’s Web site. “I have A mainstream news organization would Steel. For bloggers who also work as politi- known Ben for a long time but I don’t at- not employ a journalist who took money cal consultants, he suggests transparency. STILL, THE PRACTICE of paying bloggers tempt to have any editorial control over from a political campaign, but, for bloggers, “I think if something is written by a po- has unsettled some local Democrats, espe- anything he does on his blog. I have pretty the practice often coincides with their rea- litical consultant, the reader deserves to cially those who have been suffered under much no input on that,” said Petersen. sons for starting a Web site. know that it is written by political consult- their attacks. “I, myself, don’t believe in Feder’s campaign manager, Luke “[Blogs] are a hybrid. They are sort of ant,” said Steel. putting bloggers on the payroll. I think it is McFarland, said Feld has mainly been in- journalism, sort of citizen activism. We are akin to putting journalists on the payroll,” volved in developing a Web site, like political operatives in a way,” said Feld. SOME LOCAL BLOGGERS handle the said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors www.farewellfrank.com, on the Democrat’s Feld founded RK to help get progressive overlap of their paid political work and Web chairman Gerry Connolly, who is the Demo- opponent, Republican Rep. Frank Wolf. Democrats elected in Virginia and his paid site content in the way that Steel suggests. cratic nominee for Virginia’s 11th district McFarland and others said it is common work on political campaigns can comple- If Feld writes about a candidate that pays congressional seat. for campaigns to hire bloggers.

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Send announcements to the Alexan- ington Middle School, is a summer day dria Gazette Packet, by e-mail to camp program for youth ages 11 to 14. [email protected]. Structured, age-appropriate activities, Deadline is Thursday at noon for the sports, games, arts and crafts, 4-H following week’s paper. Photos are en- project clubs, field trips and other spe- couraged. Call Rebecca Halik at cial events will be offered. For 703-917-6407 with questions. additional information and to register for summer program activities, call the Charles Houston Recreation Center staff The Department of Recreation, at 703-838-4814. Parks and Cultural Activities will hold summer programs and activities for One on One Basketball presents the Charles Houston Recreation Center its first overnight camps this summer. community at the Dr. Oswald Durant Located at the 130 acre Episcopal High Memorial Recreation Center, 1605 School campus. The Northern Virginia Cameron St., for youth ages 6 to12. Pro- Basketball Camp caters to boys ages 7 – grams for pre-teens and teens will be 16 and provides a day camp option. The held at the George Washington Middle Northern Virginia overnight Camp runs School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave. Summer July 6-10 for $475. The day camp option programs begin Monday, June 23 and (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) is $350. The Intensive continue through Friday, August overnight Camp runs July 11-13 for 15.Youth Programs include structured $350. Team and group discounts avail- activities for participants, as well as op- able. One on One Basketball runs other portunities for free play. Activities day camps throughout the region. Call include sports, games, tournaments, arts 202-244-BALL or visit http:// and crafts projects, swimming, and www.1on1basketball.com/dc/ reading activities. Special events include an ice cream social, international food Over 200 George Washington stu- tasting, field day, a pre- Fourth of July dents boarded buses for the Annual cook out, movies and a Show Your Tal- “Music in the Parks” Competition in ent contest. In addition, participants will Williamsburg. They competed before take field trips to the Skate and Fun tough and discerning judges who evalu- Zone, Port Discovery, City libraries, the ated them on musicianship, MAC Hoffman Theater, and to Bull Run interpretation and presentation. Park and Pool. Operating hours are 9 Alexandria’s GW band and orchestra a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday students scored “Superior” rankings; the Alexandra Regina Galdos at the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Rec- competition’s top category. The Concert reation Center. Children who are and Symphonic Bands took home first Galdos Receives $3,000 Scholarship of Alexandria received a residents of the City of Alexandria, be- place trophies in their individual divi- $3,000 educational grant tween the ages of 6 and 12, are welcome sions. The scores placed them as two of during the 11th Annual to participate (children 5 years of age the top four bands among 22 competi- Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards ceremony on Capitol Hill last Wednesday, June 11. She may participate if they have completed tors. Video clips of past performances kindergarten). are available on youtube “http:// is a senior at Bishop Ireton High School and is one of 21 high school seniors who were www.youtube.com/user/belowthehill. honored for leadership in the classroom and community and promoted as a role model The G.W. Power-Up Summer See Schools, Page 25 for her peers. Program, located at the George Wash-

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From Page 24 March 2009. The Review, an annual journal of es- says, fine art, photography, poetry and short complete one of the seven questionnaires, which stories, accepts submissions from residents of the are all available at alexandriava.gov/sapcasurvey Northern Virginia and the greater Washington and can be completed in about 10-15 minutes. metropolitan area. People may submit two essays, two works of fic- The 4Paws Rescue Team is allowed to keep tion, three pieces of artwork and four poems, with foster cats at the Petco in Alexandria to increase a limit of five items per person. The deadline for their chances of finding a loving home. Petco vol- entries is Sept. 18. Additional guidelines can be unteers are asked to commit to one evening or found at http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/nvreview/ morning each week to care for 2-4 cats. Currently nvr-submit.htm. The Review is funded by Northern are in dire need of Friday, Saturday and Sunday Virginia Community College, the NVCC Educa- morning volunteers (until noon), but volunteers for tional Foundation, individuals and corporate other shifts are encouraged to apply as well. (If sponsors. Contributions are tax deductible and all interested, contact [email protected] or by phone donors are recognized in the publication. To make at 703-715-6369. a donation or learn more about the journal, con- tact Managing Editor Steve Drasner at On Friday, June 27, Alexandria Mayor Wil- [email protected]. liam D. Euille and the City of Alexandria’s Health Department will host a rally in recognition of Na- The Alexandria Archaeological Commis- tional HIV Testing Day. The rally will begin at noon sion (AAC) is now accepting nominations for the at Market Square in front of City Hall (301 King Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria St.). Vice Mayor Redella S. “Del” Pepper will make Award. The Brenman Award is open to businesses, remarks, followed by persons with HIV/AIDS, who organizations, families, professional preservation- will give their personal testimonies about living ists, volunteers, students and other individuals who with the disease. T. C. Williams High School stu- have demonstrated work or efforts in archaeologi- dent Young Lyric, a rap artist and winner of the cal investigation, research, site protection, Citywide Spoken Word competition, will provide education, public interpretation, open space de- entertainment at the rally. For more information, sign, collections, or conservation. Nomination please contact Nechelle Terrell at 703-838-4400 forms are available at ext. 305. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or by calling the Alexandria Archaeology Museum at 703.838.4399. Thursday, June 26: “Managing for Results The deadline for nominations is June 30. In a Downturned Economy.” The workshop is open to Alexandria restaurant and retail businesses Alexandria Library now offers its patrons a and will be from 8 - 9:45 a.m. at the Lyceum, 201 chance to write their own reviews of almost all of S. Washington St. There is no charge for this work- the Library holdings (books, movies, music, and shop, but space is limited so attendees must other materials) on the Alexandria Library Web site register in advance. Send an e-mail to online catalog at www.alexandria.lib.va.us. To [email protected]. Indicate “Willson access the online catalog, visit Workshop” in the Subject line and include the www.alexandria.lib.va.us , click on “Library Cata- name of the attendee(s), business name, address, log,” and begin browsing. To write a review, simply telephone and e-mail. register and type your review for all to read. For more information, contact Mark Schwartz at 703- The Northern Virginia Review is accepting 519-3498, or e-mail entries for the next issue, slated for publication in [email protected].

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The 2008 Summer Technology Institute for students completing the 7th or 8th grade (rising 8th and 9th is now taking graders) will be held at Thomas appointments Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), 6560 Braddock at Road, July 7 through Aug. 1. Students Allure Magazine’s Top Rated Waxer may attend the TJHSST Summer Tech 2006-2007 Institute regardless of where they are enrolled in school. TJHSST is a Fairfax Professional, Individual Service in a Private Atmosphere County public school. Complete infor- mation regarding all course offerings, 311 North Washington Street dates, and descriptions is available at 703.535.7875 http://information.tjhsst.edu/ Find a complete list of our services on our website sumtechins.html www.aidaspaoldtown.com Two Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) volunteers received recognition at the recent Northern Virginia District PTA Meeting and Awards Dinner. Mimi Carter, immediate past president and current fundraising co-chairperson of Trusted Dental Care Your the Mount Vernon Community School PTA, received the 2008 Northern Vir- ginia District PTA Volunteer of the Year Doctor Would Recommend. award at the annual event, which took place on April 17. T.C. Williams High School volunteer Brooksie Koopman was nominated for the Secondary Volunteer of the Year Rejuvenate your smile and award for her dedication to the T.C. Williams PTSA over the past 11 years. Koopman has served as co-editor of the restore your youth! Parent Handbook and co-chair for the Committee on Community Programs. A familiar face on the All Night Grad Com- mittee, she is appreciated for her efforts to improve lighting around the perim- eter of the school.

Michael Reynolds, a senior at T.C. Williams High School, won first place in Automotive Services Marketing at the DECA International Career Develop- ment Conference 2008, held April 26 through 29 in Atlanta, Ga. T.C. Williams senior Alia Elnahs, who placed in the state competition’s Marketing Manage- ment event, also participated in the international competition. Dr. Michael Rogers – Trusted by the community and committed to Three Minnie Howard School stu- dents each won $2,000 for being the latest technology and highest standards. regional winners in the annual eCYBERMISSION science and technol- • Featured on NBC4 with Doreen Gensler’s Healthline ogy competition. Erfanul Islam, Arvind Mohanan and Daniel • Featured Dentist at NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo Wolfe, and their fourth team member from New Jersey, Shekinah-Glory • Selected as a Top Dentist in Checkbook Magazine Dhanie-Beepat, received the Criterion Award for earning the highest score in • Published in Washington Woman, Washington the “Team Collaboration and Communi- cation” judging category. Two other Parent, Ladies Home Journal, Perfect Smile Magazine teams of three students from Minnie Howard also competed. Jennice & TMJ News-n-Views Bonilla, Diego Gonzalez-Cruz and Nelson Majano investigated which Michael B. Rogers, DDS fruits yield the most DNA in a DNA ex- traction experiment. Corrine Conn, Dennis J. Holly, DMD Testimonials Nora Elnahas and Alexis Gabon investi- 4850 S. 31st Street, Suite A, Arlington, VA 22206 gated budding hormones’ effects on “As a surgeon, I rely on Dr. Rogers and his team to manage the cloning plants. 703 . 671 . 1001 patients non-surgically to help avoid the need for surgery. I regard him Wesley H. Schmidt of Alexandria, as one of the premier dentists in the non-surgical management of TMJ was induced into Lynchburg College’s www.FairlingtonDental.com chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the National Disorders.” —Dr. Joseph Arzadon Honor Society for biological science. Cosmetic Dental Services: Unique Dental Services: Schmidt is a senior environmental sci- ence major at Lynchburg College. • Porcelain Veneers including Lunineers® • Dental Sleep Appliance “Very professional environment, excellent level of service, up-to-date dental technology.” — Anne Paul Piontkowski has been in- • In Office Whitening • Computer Preview of New Smile ducted into the German National Honor Society (GNHS) at Randolph-Macon • Invisalign® Clear Braces Concierge Services: “Pleasant attitude and personal attention – took my concerns Academy in Front Royal. Paul, a junior at R-MA, is the son of Paul and Karen seriously.” — Mary Piontkowski of Alexandria. • Relaxing, Spa-Inspired Atmosphere ® Laura Lloyd-Braff of Alexandria, a Pain Management: • Relax and enjoy Direct TV or music “Organized, timely, and pain-free and you develop relationships with member of the James Madison Univer- your patients.” — Kim sity Speech Team, was a national finalist • Non-Surgical TMJ Treatment during your appointment and placed fifth in Communication Analysis in the American Forensic Asso- •The Magic Wand-virtually painless anesthesia • Interest Free Financing “The best customer service of any office by far! You treat your patients ciation National Individual Event with respect and courtesy in a way that is extremely rare.” — Nancy Tournament. • Complimentary parking www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 25 Obituary

single-family neighborhoods from more in- cluded 18 months in the European Theatre In addition to working with his hands, he Roger E. Wheeler tensive development. He was the founding as a company commander. From 1948 to enjoyed flying. He was an officer of Associ- oger E. Wheeler, a retired intel- president of the Strawberry Hill Association 1980, he was a member of the active Army ated Pilots, Inc., a small air charter and leas- ligence and management spe- and of the Alexandria Federation of Civic Reserve, the last six years as an intelligence ing service. He also was active for many Rcialist for military and space Associations, which he helped found in officer in the 352nd Civil Affairs Unit. years in the Fairlington United Methodist programs and a prominent Al- 1964. He ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat At NASA, where Mr. Wheeler was a man- Church in Alexandria. exandria civic leader, died of cancer June 5 for Alexandria City Council in 1979. agement specialist from 1962 until he re- This year, he and his wife, Dorothy at the Fountains at Washington House in Roger Eugene Wheeler was born in 1920 tired in 1976, he helped prepare long range Salisbury Wheeler, celebrated 65 years of Alexandria. He was 88. in Auglaizne county, Ohio. He majored in plans from communication and the facili- marriage. They met at a freshman recep- His 29 years of civilian federal service education at Bowling Green State Univer- ties and equipment to support them. Be- tion in college. In retirement, they estab- included work at the Army Security Agency, sity in Ohio, earned a master’s degree in cause of his background in both communi- lished Wheeler Enterprises—he was trea- Air Force Directorate of Targets, Air Force sociology at the University of Nebraska at cations and intelligence, he supervised in- surer, and she managed the gift shops they Intelligence Center, and National Aeronau- Lincoln and took advanced courses in po- stallation of cryptographic linkages for owned. tics and Space Administration. A World War litical science at American University. He NASA’s space missions. They also enjoyed traveling: They visited II veteran, he also became a colonel during also graduated from the Army’s Command After retiring from federal service Mr. six continents and all 50 states together. 32 years as an active Army Reserve officer, and General Staff College at Ford Wheeler earned an electrician’s license, a In addition to his wife, survivors include specializing in intelligence. Leavenworth, Kans., and taught at Army real estate license and an instrument-rated son, James (Marjorie), a daughter, Sandra In the West End of Alexandria, where he and naval intelligence schools. pilot’s license. Wheeler, all of Alexandria; a granddaugh- lived for 60 years, he joined his neighbors, During the World War II, his first billet as A skilled craftsman, he built or remod- ter, Michelle Wheeler Muller (Eric), and a the late Mayor Charles E. Beatley and a newly commissioned officer was with the eled several homes, including the one he great-granddaughter, Kelsey Muller, all of former Vice Mayor Mel Bergheim, and other Army unit assigned to the air defense of lived in for 50 years. He also was a prop- Canton, Ga.; and a brother, Howard local civic association members to protect Washington. His active duty service in- erty manager for Better Homes Reality. Wheeler (Dorothy), of Norwalk, Ohio. Faith Health Notes

E-mail announcements to Bible adventures, amazing crafts and visit www.bethelhebrew.org with God’s love. The adventure will be E-mail announcements to [email protected]. much more! Pre-registration is sug- Tuesday, July 15-Friday, July 18 from [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- gested by calling 703-971-7070, Kid’s Club will be from 10 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. to noon at Washington Street Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork however walk-ins will be accepted. Har- 12:30 p.m. on July 9 and Aug. 13 at UMC, 115 S. Washington St. To register, lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- vest Church is located at 7401 Beulah Washington Street United Methodist visit www.wsumc.com For more infor- encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- 917-6407 with questions. Street in the Kingstowne area of Alexan- Church, 115 S. Washington St. The mation contact the church at 917-6407 with questions. dria. church playground/courtyard and 703-836-4324 or [email protected]. Come have a blast at Power Lab the Children’s Library will be open all morn- The Alexandria Mental Health week of July 21 - 25. This free week- Beth El Hebrew Congregation, ing for kids and parents to come and go The Vajrayogini Buddhist Cen- Family Support Group of NAMI/ long Vacation Bible School is open to 3830 Seminary Road, has special sum- as they please. Visit www.wsumc.com or ter offers classes in Buddhist Meditation FOCUS is open to all dealing with men- first through sixth graders. It will be mer hours: services are at 6:30 p.m. on 703-836-4342. at the Meade Memorial Episcopal tally ill family members suffering from held at Harvest Church each night from Fridays and at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Church, 322 North Alfred St. Classes are depression, bipolar or schizophrenia. 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Kids will ex- Kolot Shabbat (musical service) the first Children ages 3-through those who held on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 Meetings are held the second Wednes- perience incredible music, hyperspeed Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. For have just completed 2nd grade will learn p.m. $10/class. Visit www.meditation- day of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. games, wacky snacks, mind-blowing more information, call 703-370-9400 or what it means to know, speak, and live dc.org or call 202-331-2122. at the Alexandria Mental Health Office, Community Service Board Clubhouse, 4480 King St. Contact J. Gulka, Facili- tator, 571-451-0773. Visit These Houses of Worship Dr. John Albrigo, orthopedic sur- geon, will discuss hip and knee Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... replacements that are minimally inva- CHURCHES-LUTHERAN sive, Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m., Inova EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Good Shepherd EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 Road. To attend, visit www.inova.org or IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, SYNOD…703-549-0155 call Inova HealthSource 703-750-8800. Catholic Church MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 Mass Schedule NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 Dr. Stefano Agolini, board-certi- Saturday Evening Weekdays fied surgeon, will discuss new options St. James’ Episcopal Church ORTHODOX 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 for hernia repair, Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) 5614 Old Mill Road, Mt. Vernon, Virginia 7 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the World CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am 8 AM - Holy Eucharist ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-683-3348 Seminary Road. To attend, visit 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) 10:15 AM - Holy Eucharist - music OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 www.inova.org or call Inova (6:30 pm Mass) Sign Language Interpreter HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 Sunday at 9:00 am Mass All Education Activities & Nursery – 9:00 AM MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 HealthSource 703-750-8800. 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Office: 703-780-3081 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-549-4766 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST Dr. Corey Wallach, orthopedic sur- Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves www.stjamesmv.org ALDERGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 geon, will present “Treatment for Neck BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 Pain”, Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m., Inova SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH....703-671-8557 Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-836-7332 Road. To attend this free lecture, con- VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…..703-751-4666 Christ the Saviour PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 tact Inova HealthSource at WASHINGTON FARM 703-750-8800 or visit www.inova.org Anglican Church CHURCHES-BRETHREN UNITED METHODEST...703-780-4696 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-836-4324 and click on “Health Info & Classes.”

New Location - Washington Mill ES ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 CHURCHES- UNITARIAN 9100 Cherrytree Drive UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST...703-765-5950 Body in Balance Center, 1423 N. BUDDHISM Powhatan St., offers fusion flow for par- THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 CHURCHES- UNITY Sunday School - 9:15am UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 ents and babies, a class specifically CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC designed for parents with babies who Worship Service - 10:15am GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 SYNAGOGUES ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 AGUDAS ACHIM CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 are crawling and beginning to walk as Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX well as pre-crawlers. Classes are offered www.christthesaviouranglican.org CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Saturdays HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 11:30 a.m. $20.00 drop in fee or 6 class 703-785-8976 FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH... 703-549-3911 SYNAGOGUES- REFORM BETH EL HEBREW CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 pass for $90.00. Visit CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE www.bodyinbalancecenter.com or 703- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 518-4434. ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 CHURCH OF CHRIST ALEXANDRIA II WARD...703-549-9891 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 COLONIAL II SINGLES WARD...703-313-6249 CHURCHES-ANGLICAN OLD TOWN SPANISH WARD...703-519-9545 Yoga Classes are offered by ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL BELLE HAVEN WARD 703-780-4789 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 KINGSTOWNE WARD...703-313-6140 YogaKala at the Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- CHURCHES- APOSTOLIC LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 FRANCONIA WARD...703-313-6147 ington St., on Saturdays, 10 a.m. for ST. LUKE’S ESPICOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 MT. VERNON WARD...703-780-9577 intermediate and 11:25 a.m. for begin- CHURCHES- BAPTIST ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA CITADEL ners, and at the Carlyle Towers, 2151 BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 703-836-2427 DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 Jamieson Ave., on Thursday 6 p.m. for DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 intermediate and 7:15 p.m. for begin- FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 To Highlight Your Faith Community ners, as well as Fridays, 10 a.m. gentle PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 yoga. Cost: $15 per class or $96 for eight b call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 classes. For more information, call 703- b 549-0484 or e-mail [email protected]. 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales

Address ...... BR FB HB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC ... Date Sold 6027 RICKETTS WALK...... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $450,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/20/08 309 HOLLAND LN #339 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $330,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/20/08 1222 POWHATAN ST ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $390,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 05/20/08 2181 JAMIESON AVE #2106 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $555,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/20/08 120 WALNUT ST E ...... 3 .. 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $890,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 05/21/08 4870 EISENHOWER AVE #308 ..... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $227,500 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors 0.00 ...... 05/21/08 27 CARRIAGE HOUSE CIR ...... 2 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $420,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 05/21/08 702 OWEN ST N ...... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $490,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 05/21/08 107 CAHILL DR ...... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $550,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/21/08 307 YOAKUM PKWY #821 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $230,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/21/08 234 EVANS LN ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $310,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 05/21/08 20 REED AVE ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $260,000 ...... Semi-Detached ..... 0.06 ...... 05/21/08 119 CLIFFORD AVE ...... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $624,900 ...... Detached ...... 0.08 ...... 05/21/08 4646 KNIGHT PL ...... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 05/21/08 204 SKYHILL RD #9-204 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $297,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/21/08 101 SKYHILL RD #102 ...... 3 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $300,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/21/08 919 SAINT ASAPH ST S ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $637,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/21/08 15% Off 1117 PRINCE ST ...... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,150,000 ...... Semi-Detached ..... 0.06 ...... 05/21/08 Mid Day 1627 HUNTING CREEK DR #14 .... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $557,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 05/21/08 Workouts 1225 MARTHA CUSTIS DR #511 .. 1 ..1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $196,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/22/08 2421 DAVIS AVE ...... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $855,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 05/22/08 3605 GREENWAY PL #530 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $360,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse ...... 05/22/08 2903 VALLEY DR ...... 4 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $670,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 05/22/08 Richard says: 42 INGRAM ST S ...... 2 .. 1 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $349,900 ...... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... 05/22/08 4910 BARBOUR DR #187 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $403,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 05/22/08 "It works. Just follow the 4550 STRUTFIELD LN #2221 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $305,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/22/08 2151 JAMIESON AVE #1104 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $398,900 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/22/08 plan and it works." 412 PAYNE ST ...... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $729,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 05/22/08 2830 COLUMBUS ST S ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $405,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 05/23/08 2412 SANFORD ST ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $592,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 05/23/08 206 OAK ST E ...... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $825,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 05/23/08 510 HOWELL AVE E ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $479,900 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/23/08 3101 HAMPTON DR N #1006 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $243,450 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/23/08 346 CLOUDES MILL DR #35 ...... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $380,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.00 ...... 05/23/08 240 REYNOLDS ST S #110 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $250,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/23/08 4627 KIRKLAND PL ...... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $632,500 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 05/23/08 210 PITT ST S ...... 4 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $975,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/23/08 117 HILTON ST ...... 4 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $425,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 05/23/08 501 SLATERS LN #524 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $325,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/23/08 1812 ABINGDON DR W #301 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $232,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/23/08 300 North Washington St. 314 ROYAL ST N ...... 3 .. 1 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $685,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse ... 0.04 ...... 05/23/08 5935 QUANTRELL AVE #101 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $159,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/24/08 Suite 106 405 HOWELL AVE E ...... 3 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $439,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... 05/27/08 Alexandria, VA 2500 VAN DORN ST N #1428 ...... 3 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $250,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 05/27/08 703-683-0777 4551 STRUTFIELD LN #4234 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $275,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/27/08 16 WALNUT ST E ...... 4 .. 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $652,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 05/28/08 www.ftalexandria.com 2507 RANDOLPH AVE E ...... 4 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $690,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 05/28/08 3311 WYNDHAM CIR #2200 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $249,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/28/08 3622 GREENWAY PL #536 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $335,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/28/08 Now Hiring Full and Part Time Personal Trainers 4951 BRENMAN PARK DR #203 ... 1 .. 1 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $299,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 05/28/08 5416 WYCKLOW CT ...... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $400,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 05/28/08 4860 EISENHOWER AVE #284 ..... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $279,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors 0.03 ...... 05/28/08 12 VAN DORN ST S #506 ...... 2 .. 1 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $184,900 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors...... 05/28/08 329 ASHBY ST ...... 3 .. 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $369,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 05/28/08 721 FAYETTE ST ...... 2 .. 1 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $400,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 05/28/08 501 SLATERS LN #1002 ...... 1 .. 1 ... 0 ...... 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2008 Senior Send-Off

s this year’s class of graduat- Aing seniors prepare for the next phase of their lives, the Connection Newspapers would like to take one more look at the student-ath- letes that made a difference, on and

off the field, during their four years Courtesy Photos of high school. Honorees were cho- sen for a variety of reasons – whether to highlight the top athletes in our area one last time, to shine light on an athlete who may have been over- looked during their time in school, to praise those whose success on the field Cara Donley, middle, was recently named the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Rower of the Year. was matched by their success in the classroom, or just to tell a story that needs to be told. Special thanks to Robbie Hammer, Craig Sterbutzel, John C. Marcario, Nicolas A. LaMont, Michael Garcia, Andrew Dodson, Greg Rosenstein, A Rower Of the Year John Smith and the entire production staff at the Connection Newspapers. “It really helps me with my school work,” meant that when she does the runs, she’s T.C. Williams grad Cara Donley said. “You have to be really first. That attitude is infectious and gets to —Paul Frommelt, Eric J. headed to committed.” other kids on the boat.” Gilmore, Rich Sanders As a freshman, Donley recalls placing an Donley also played field hockey for five University of Indiana. unexpected third at the Canadian Champi- seasons, even getting second-team all-dis- onship. A year later, her boat won the Ca- trict honors as a senior. The Titans tied St. Westfield: Mike Glennon, Kelsey Maloney By Eric J. Gilmore Centreville: Brianne Pease, Drake Diamond nadian Championship, along with the Vir- Stephen’s & St. Agnes, giving the Saints Chantilly: Christina Patton, Ian Mills Gazette ginia Championships in 2006 and 2008. As their only blemish en route to a perfect Madison: A.J. Cybulski a junior she was named the Old Dominion record. But crew remained her true passion. Oakton: Ashley Kimener, Joe LoRusso erry Donley, the T.C. Williams di- Boat Club Rower of the Year. “It’s the one sport where you can push Fairfax: Carlos Perez, Emily Ferguson Lake Braddock: Melanie Akwule, Shane rector of student activities who “What set her apart was the mental as- yourself to the max,” Cara Donley said. “In Halley will leave his post August 1, ap- pect,” Kerry Donley said. “She developed field hockey, you can try your hardest and W.T. Woodson: Mike Muldoon K proached the microphone at a an attitude that set, I’m not going to get always give a little more, but with crew, it’s Robinson: Katherine Yount, Derek Bui recent Alexandria Sportsman’s Club ban- beat and it translated into field hockey. It See Rower, Page 33 South County: Jesse Beal West Springfield: Jeff Haeuptle, Brittany quet in lieu of his daughter. Klippstein Cara Donley, a recent T.C. Williams gradu- Hayfield: Daniel Mills, Erica Guevara ate and one of only a select few Titans to R.E. Lee: Clint Bronder, Brittany Gropp Edison: Tara White, Ademola Titcombe grab Division I scholarships, was unable to West Potomac: Kelly Carmichael, Elizabeth make the award presentation. Turns out as Crowe Kerry Donley, the former Alexandria mayor Mount Vernon: Beverly Hoath, Bryan Bahr explained that his fourth daughter was ac- T.C. Williams: Cara Donley, Carlos Canales Wakefield: Ben Huff, Maddie Torres tually receiving another award the same Washington-Lee: Daniel Abecia, Natalie night. Dahlstrom Ever since eighth grade, the 5-foot-10 Yorktown: Maggie Dean, Steven Kouril blonde has been rowing with Steve Weir and Bishop O’Connell: Eric Kurtzke, Katie Walls T.C. Williams. A year later, she was awarded Bishop Ireton: Nick and David Weber, Col- a seat in the first varsity eight boat, and leen McFadden never relinquished the chair over the fol- St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes: James Will- lowing four years. iams, Annie Taylor Episcopal: Zach Glubiak, Trina Brady “I think what’s been good for her is her Marshall: Samantha Sulser build,” Donley said. “She’s got long legs and McLean: David Roffman that lends itself to being a good rower be- Langley: Alex Meadows cause you’re really using more of your legs Herndon: Marra Hvozdovic South Lakes: Santos Cerda than your arms.” Broad Run: Kelly Smith She played basketball for three seasons, Potomac Falls: Uche Onyeador but relented and instead focused her deter- Park View: Samantha Louk Stone Bridge: Kevin Elliott mination crew. A normal day means a struc- Dominion: Dee Dee Fryer tured school schedule, which tips off with Briar Woods: John Maghamez a 4:45 a.m. wake-up call before heading out to the Potomac. The T.C. Williams senior also played field hockey for five seasons. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 29 30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 31 Sports Driven To Succeed Taylor will try to continue winning ways at U-Va.

By Eric J. Gilmore athlete in any sport she played. If she con- Gazette centrated on basketball or field hockey, she would have been as good as lacrosse.” nnie Taylor talks a million Jenkins can easily imagine it, her ultra miles per hour, almost like intense elite recruit, at six years old, com- Ashe’s in a race with an op- pletely flabbergasted that she didn’t win — ponent as to who can intel- by even more. That’s Taylor, who spear- ligently articulate and annunciate the headed an assault on the Saint history books fastest. Racing, competition and sheer as a key member of the famed senior class. sport is what makes the recent St. First, it was field hockey. A four-year Stephen’s & St. Agnes standout so spe- player — she played three sports all four cial. seasons — she was the senior captain who Swimming helped Marsha Way earned her 500th win. “She is one of for the Belle They capped an undefeated season by be- Haven Country coming the first-ever SSSAS team to win those intense, Club when she the Independent School League regular sea- was younger, son and tournament title, along with the all-around, Taylor openly Virginia Independent School Athletics As- admits to sociation state championship. could play any throwing tan- “We knew it was time to make history or trums follow- be history,” Taylor said. “I was the probably position type ing races, not the voice of the team. I am the loudest girl, because she coaches often tell me that. What I took upon kid who does lost, but be- myself was to be the motivator, the encour- anything you cause she ager and one of the hardest working play- didn’t crack her ers on the team so everyday I would try to ask of her” previous work my butt off to set an example.” record time. During basketball, the 5-foot-10 Taylor — Cathy Jenkins, the “She is one of matched up offensively against bigger op- SSSAS girls lacrosse those intense, ponents, but still guarded the shiftier pe- coach all-around, rimeter players on defense. She admits bas- could play any ketball is a distant third, but found simi- position type kid who does anything larities between her main sport, lacrosse, you ask of her,” said Cathy Jenkins, and basketball. the SSSAS girls lacrosse coach who re- “It’s so much like lacrosse,” Taylor said. cently cracked the 500-win mark. “It took me awhile to see the parallels be “She’s could have been a top notch See Driven, Page 33 Annie Taylor will join four other former Saints at U-Va. next season.

Three-sport SSSAS A Quick Study alum headed to Amherst. By Eric J. Gilmore linchpin for the run-oriented Saints football big already than it is for a little cat,” Williams with nine straight wins. The baseball team Gazette team. Behind senior running back Isaiah said. “Wrestling was all the exercise I needed. finished 20-6 under second-year coach Jim Carpenter, who averaged over eight yards By allowing the coaches to do what they Supple, one of the best in school history. o most nose tackles, James Williams per game over the first six games, SSSAS wanted with me, I pretty much got it done.” “We were always playing in big and im- Tlooked like a menacing muscular opened the season 5-1, including four He proved to be a quick student, cata- portant games and you can’t ask for any- tower, the kind you don’t want to straight wins to open the season. pulting himself to a third-place showing in thing more than that,” Williams said.” We anger. A brute 6-foot, 310-pound captain, Williams cited a home 16-13 victory over the Interstate Athletic Conference tourna- felt like this was a season we were ready the recent St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes gradu- Woodberry ment and a for and was a long time coming. We were ate anchored the Saints offensive line, while Forest as a seventh in definitely happy with our record and what also splitting time bull rushing the quarter- season high- “We felt like this was a season we the VISAA we did this season.” back as a defensive tackle. light, and tournament “I kind of saw myself as the leader of my was content were ready for and was a long time by season’s THOUGH HE HAD opportunities to pur- grade, my class,” Williams said. “I felt like that the end. sue a football career, Williams, who main- I’ve been leading silently when I can.” Saints trav- coming. We were definitely happy “He’s re- tained a spot on the Head’s List (A aver- But behind the mean façade and 320- eled to Lib- ally smart,” age) or Dean’s List (A/B average) through- pound bench press, according to wrestling erty Univer- with our record and what we did Shabelski out high school, chose to follow his sister coach Joe Shabelski, is a gentler thought- sity in the this season.” said. “He at Amherst College. provoking athlete, who spends his leisure Virginia In- came out in “I feel like it’s a perfect fit for me. I feel time in the math and French clubs. dependent — James Williams late Decem- like if she wasn’t there … I’d still want go,” “He’s a big teddy bear,” Shabelski said. School Ath- ber and had Williams said. “I got to see some stuff that “You wouldn’t think he’d be a tough person letic Association semifinals. never wrestled before. We were estastic with the normal high school senior doesn’t nor- on the wrestling mat, but when he gets in As a wrestler, Williams knew little, other how he did. He became one of our leaders mally get to see.” an athletic competition, he can turn it on. than that fact that he had to drop almost and the kids really gelled with him.” Amherst is a highly selective, private lib- He’s tough as nails.” 30 pounds to get under the 285-pound Williams parlayed the momentum into eral arts college in Amherst, Mass., one that Before dabbling in wrestling as a heavy- heavyweight threshold. baseball season, where he was a starting first certainly saw Williams’ afterschool activi weight for the first time, Williams was the “It’s easier for a guy like me because I’m so baseman for a team that started the season See Quick Study, Page 33

32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Driven To Succeed Rower Of the Year From Page 32 field hockey and lacrosse and was the run- From Page 29 tween the two sports, but now I re- ner-up for the Heather Leigh Albert Award and I knew I really wanted to be a part alize that how similar they are.” at the national tournament, an award given of that. to the top player. so mentally tough. It As one of five daugh- HEADING INTO her senior season, As one of the nation’s blue-chip recruits separates the weak ones “It’s the one sport ters, she admits she Taylor knew that SSSAS had an op- last summer, Taylor verballed on the Uni- from the other people.” didn’t have much portunity to be an elite team. Having versity of Virginia, which she called her Cara Donley will row where you can choice, but to be tough. lost 10 Division I athletes from last “dream school.” She will join four other at Indiana University With crew as her main season’s championship squad, how- SSSAS grads already on the Cavaliers. next season, where she push yourself to objective, she feels like ever, she never imagined that she’d “She compares to the top players because received almost a 70 she’s found a sport that be a captain and of her intensity and her work ethic in how percent scholarship. Af- the max” translates to her strong ter visiting IU following suits. voted the team’s driven she is,” Jenkins said. “The top play- — Cara Donley “I was the most valuable ers that have done really well at the next a camp at Ohio State, “We wanted to be the player of the level and at the USA level have that inten- she was hooked. best at something,” Cara probably the nation’s best team. sity that they are not going to lose.” “When I went there, I knew,” Cara Donley said. “We all have our niche and “I dream about Taylor credits Jenkins, the longtime uber- Donley said. “The atmosphere was so fun crew was mine.” voice of the this,” said Taylor, successful Saint coach for molding her into team. I am who had 36 goals, the player she’s become. She cited a spe- 14 assists, 35 cific instance prior to the St. Paul’s game the loudest groundballs and 61 this season, when Jenkins didn’t start her draw controls. “The senior captain because she was two min- A Quick Study emotions that are utes late. girl, coaches From Page 32 inside of me are “Words can’t even describe what I think decent number of activities.” often tell me overwhelming. It’s of her,” said Taylor, who is also the senior ties as an admission plus. Williams, who plans to spend his sum- been such an honor class co-president and maintained a 3.85 At SSSAS, he was a member of GUILD, mer working and relaxing, was excited that.” to play for this GPA. “She’s been the positive role model in a signature service organization who run to finally don his graduation cap. — Annie Taylor team. Playing with my life. I can’t even think of the amount of annual food and clothing drives. Williams “You’re really excited and that you de- those girls has been girls that have gone through her program, also spent time last summer working with serve to be there and have worked hard the biggest prize of the season, and but she makes sure that each one feels spe- Habitat for Humanity. to end up in some way or the other at it’s only fitting that we end up No. cial. She gives her 100 percent attention to “If you want to get involved, you can,” that graduation, but at the same time it’s 1.” make sure that everyone gets into the right Williams said “I feel like I’d be selling my- sad because you’re not really ready to let Taylor, a midfielder, was voted an school, making sure they improve them- self if I didn’t engage myself in at least a go of everything,” Williams said. All-American in lacrosse, all-state in selves as a person. She’s amazing.” Mutts Travel With Owners To Office By Chuck Hagee Struttin’ Mutts, started in 2004 Gazette by Burnett-Miller, is a dog walk- ing and pet-sitting company based ast Friday, June 20, there in her home in Mount Vernon Dis- Lwas a lot of petting going trict. “We service the area from on in offices throughout Mount Vernon to Kingstown in- the area. Not to worry — it was cluding Old Town,” Burnett-Miller accompanied by scratching and said. woofing as well. It was Take Your “Meridian Title registered for Dog to Work Day. Take Your Dog To Work Day and One local firm that really got we felt it would also be a good spot into the spirit was Meridian Title, to highlight the need for pet adop- LLC, 1451 Belle Haven Road. The tions. There is a pediatric office in boss, Jennifer Holt Enriques, even this building and that doesn’t hurt brought her canine “Angel” to par- getting attention. All the kids want ticipate in an effort to encourage to pet the dogs,” she said. adoptions from animal shelters. In recognition of Meridian Title’s The driving force behind the willingness to participate in and adoption plea was Struttin’Mutts support Struttin’Mutts’s adoption Inc. and its owner Victoria efforts, Burnett-Miller presented a Burnett-Miller. “I love animals and plaque of appreciation to Enriques I wanted a change from corporate and Raymond Sidney-Smith, a America. That’s why I started Meridian Title executive. “I want Struttin’Mutts,” said Burnett- to thank you for participating in Miller as she staffed a display out- this event,” Burnett-Miller said in side Meridian Title with Enriques presenting the plaque. and volunteers from the Alexan- Additional information about Victoria Bennett-Miller, president, Struttin’ Mutts Inc.,second from left, is join by Merid- dria Animal Shelter, who brought Struttin’Mutts can be gained by ian Title executives Jennifer Holt Enriquez, third from right, and Raymond Sidney- along “Moe,” a nine week old visiting www.struttinmutts.com Smith, third from left; and Animal Welfare League representatives Claire Moran far left, boxer mix, and “Roxy,” a five year and www.petsit.com or by calling Lisa Miller and Abbie Hoffman, right in front of the Meridian Title building on Belle old dachshund. 703-717-0700. Haven Road as they promote animal adoption during “Take Your Dog To Work Day.” Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 33 News Pending Actions Derailing the West End Contractor Question: The city Questioning Authority: Nor- is challenging a Feb. 1 ruling by the folk Southern has brought a federal From Page 1 Surface Transportation Board, a lawsuit questioning the city’s author- road officials will argue that the letter to City Council members. regulatory agency that was created ity to issue a “haul route permit” of grant that goes back to city’s authority to issue such a per- “The city will vigorously defend in 1995 as the successor to the Inter- limiting the number of trucks that Abraham Lincoln,” said Vice mit is preempted by federal law. our ordinance and permit require- state Commerce Commission. The could drive on city roads and the City officials countered this week ments, and seek an order from the petition, filed on June 17 by City hours they could operate. The law- Mayor Del Pepper during the Mon- Attorney Ignacio Pessoa, seeks a de- suit, which was filed by the Fortune day afternoon protest. that the haul-route permit was is- court forcing Norfolk Southern to claratory order that would subject 500 railroad corporation on June 16, The day after the city filed its sued to protect public safety, which comply with the law.” the transloading facility to the city’s claims the city’s authority is pre- petition with federal regulators, they have an obligation to protect. special-use permitting process. The empted by federal law. The permit, “Unlike every other business in AS THE CLAIMS and counter- city will make the case to federal which was issued on June 3, limits Norfolk Southern sued the city in regulators that because a contractor the hours of operation for truck traf- federal court. Their civil lawsuit the city, Norfolk Southern seeks claims work their way through works the site, exemptions carved for fic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and restricts questions the city’s authority to unfettered discretion to select its various federal agencies, Sen. railroad companies to not apply to the number of trucks to 20 a day. issue a “haul route permit” that truck routes, and the ability to John Warner (R-Va.) and U.S. Rep. operations at the West End facility. City officials countered this week expand its operation to a 24/7 Jim Moran (D-8) have requested The Surface Transportation Board is with a request for an injunction forc- limits the hours of operation at the expected to make a ruling on the ing Norfolk Southern to comply with facility and the number of trucks schedule with no regulation by the a formal threat assessment from petition before the end of August. the terms of the permit. that can use the city’s roads. Rail- city,” wrote Pessoa in a June 23 the Department of Homeland Se-

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices curity. In a June 20 letter to Sec- to oversee ongoing developments retary Michael Chertoff, they said in the efforts to shut down Nor- TRUSTEE'S SALE it was important for federal, state folk Southern’s operation in the and local governments to “thor- West End. Members of the moni- OF VALUABLE oughly understand the risks asso- toring group will include represen- IMPROVED REAL ESTATE ciated with such facilities.” They tatives from Cameron Station and Improved by the premises known as requested prompt action to deter- Summers Grove, the two neigh- mine the specific threats an etha- borhoods that are closest to the 3647 Edison Street, Alexandria, Virginia TAKE NOTICE nol offloading facility would pose. transloading operation. The group In execution of a Deed of Trust from Michael D. Patterson, dated August 19, 2005, and The Alexandria City Council will hold a Special “We request that you proceed will also include a member from recorded August 23, 2008, as Instrument numbered 050029052 among the Land Records of the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 City of Alexandria, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at at 6:30 p.m., Alexandria City Hall, 301 King expeditiously on this threat analy- Alexandria City Public Schools, the front entrance of the Court House for the City of Alexandria, at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Street, Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of sis, particularly given the vast which is responsible for hundreds Virginia, on discussing Mirant. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements quantities of ethanol that are be- of children who will head off for to participate in the City Council meeting may Tuesday, July 8, 2008 call the City Clerk's Office at 703 838-4550 ing transferred in this community,” their first day of school at Tucker (TTY/TDD 703 838-5056.) We request that you Warner and Moran wrote in the on July 28. at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper ar- rangements may be made. Copies of the dock- June 20 letter to Chertoff. “It is our “This community group is essen- the following property being the property contained in said Deed et are available in the City Clerk's Office, Room 2300, in City Hall. Jackie M. Henderson hope that your analysis includes a tial for discussing and monitoring of Trust, described as follows: City Clerk and Clerk of Council (APO #132407) determination as to whether there activities at the Norfolk Southern is sufficient coordination between facility,” said Mayor Bill Euille in Lot 36, Block 3, Section 3, HuMe Springs as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and OBITUARY recorded in Deed Book 312 at page 16, among the Land Records of the City of Alexandria, Margaret Ann Holloway Barefoot, 83, of Norfolk Southern and Tucker El- a written statement announcing Virginia. Alexandria, VA, died June 13, 2008 at Inova ementary School, the adjacent the formation of the group. “This Mount Vernon Hospital. Commonly known as 3647 Edison Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22305. community, and the respective operation presents a serious threat Mrs. Barefoot was born and reared in Worcester County on the eastern shore of Maryland. public safety agencies and re- to our residents, businesses and TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $15,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale price, sponders of the city of Alexandria.” the people who travel our streets whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at She received her education at Worcester Coun- the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money being due and payable within fifteen ty schools, at Wilson College, Chambersburg, Meanwhile, members of the City and the nearby highways and the (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 5.75 percent PA, and was an alumna of the University of per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the Vermont. Council formed an eight-member city will do everything that can be secured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and “monitoring group” Tuesday night done to shut this facility down.” part of or the entire indebtedness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may She was a member of the Delta Delta Delta be set off against the purchase price. sorority. For a number of years, Mrs. Barefoot was Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. employed by the U.S. government in Japan, Germany, San Francisco, and Washington, Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same Eberwein’s Final Meeting D.C., her last position being that of personnel may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materialman's liens staffing specialist at the former U.S. Civil of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, Service Commission. From Page 3 she said. restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agreements of record affecting the same, if any. Her first husband, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) John W. After the meeting was over, talk Thorne, died in 1964. “You’ve gotten on our nerves, quickly turned to who would run In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey to the purchaser good title, then In 1971, she married Thomas E. Barefoot, Jr., and we’ve gotten on yours,” said in the special election to replace purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale. who died in 1995. Blanche Maness during Eberwein’s Eberwein in the “B District,” the The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without She is survived by two nephews, Bill Scheer, final meeting Monday night. “It’s city’s central ward that includes warranty of any kind. Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hank Scheer, violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' Martinez, California, and two stepsons, Brian been difficult, and we all know nine precincts in the center of Al- or condominium owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser also shall be Thorne, Port Hueneme, California, and Thomas that.” exandria. Former Republican can- responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume Barefoot, Warren, Vermont. didate for City Council Bernard the risk of loss and A memorial service is pending. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors DURING HER FINAL meeting as Schultz said that he was “seriously shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property Without Borders PO Box 5030 Hagerstown, MD occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Conveyancing, 21741-5030. chairwoman, Eberwein thanked her considering” launching a campaign recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of supporters and reviewed the ac- during the special election, and conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and ORDER OF PUBLICATION special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be Case No JJ020560-01-00 complishments of her term. Aside former School Board candidate assumed by the purchaser. Commonwealth of Virginia from overseeing a search to replace Elynn Simons has already orga- VA. CODE § 8.01-316 The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit require- Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Perry, Eberwein admitted that her nized a kickoff event at her house Relations District Court ment; (ii) to approve or disapprove the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to Commonwealth of Virginia, in re time at the helm was “at times a bit this weekend. John Leary, one of withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to termination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the JOSE DANIEL SALVADOR difficult.” Under her leadership the Eberwein’s harshest critics, has time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and The object of this suit is to: (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. Custody/Visitation School Board revised its budget also decided to throw his hat into It is ORDERED that the defendant Sonia document, adding more informa- the ring. He was already campaign- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be announced at the time of sale. Milagro Palacios appear at the above named DAVID N. PRENSKY Court and protect his or her interests on or tion and clarifying stilted account- ing for support Monday night even Substitute Trustee before 7/31/2008 at 9:00am ing language into a more user- as Eberwein was walking out the FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: ABC LICENSE friendly document. And she over- door. David N. Prensky ADNY Company LLC trading as Olde Towne Gourmet Market, 904 King Street, Alexandria, saw the completion of a compli- “I want to focus on the future, Chasen & Chasen VA 22314 is applying to the VIRGINIA cated plan to organize talented and not the past,” said Leary, who Suite 500 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. CONTROL for a wine and beer off premise gifted students in the city. spearheaded an ill-fated recall ef- Washington, D.C. 20015 license to sell or manufacture alcoholic (202) 244-4000 beverages. Dessye Ayal-Sew, Owner “I believe this board has been fort last year. “I want to bring a able to work together quite well,” sense of collegiality to the board.”

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BRAC has defined the end chapter in paramount. an interconnected career. “When the BRAC an- nouncement By Chuck Hagee mation meeting, Lauritzen noted that al- came out we Gazette Packet though BRAC implementation is a major didn’t expect operation now, “It is only a blip on the to have a hree years ago next month Col. screen in the long run. We’re the drop of a large town in Brian W. Lauritzen became the stone into the lake with BRAC.” It will be the middle of TInstallation Commander of Fort over at that deadline point and things will Mount Belvoir. On July 2, he will not go on. Vernon Dis- only relinquish that command to Col. Jerry “Will there be another BRAC? And, if trict,” he said. Blixt but also complete a 26-year military there is, will Ft. Belvoir be a loser or a gainer “But, Col. career that began with a West Point gradu- Lauritzen

in that one,” he asked rhetorically. Photo by ation in 1982. With the primary BRAC change on the stayed calm A little more than 60 days after Lauritzen main post being the construction, staffing and cool dur- took command of Fort Belvoir he was pre- and development of the new DeWitt Com- ing the pro- sented with one of the greatest challenges munity Hospital, Lauritzen theorized, cess even Chuck Hagee of his career. On Sept. 8, 2005 the Base “Maybe, this base will become known as an when many Realignment and Closure Commission advanced, superior medical facility,” he said. were asking (BRAC) made their final report to the Presi- “I believe DeWitt will redefine how people how we were dent of the United States. think of Belvoir — much like they have going to ac-

/Gazette That report, calling for a host of base re- thought of Walter Reed over the years. I’m commodate alignments nationwide, established the sensing that this new hospital will cast a an additional blueprint for the transition of Fort Belvoir long shadow,” Lauritzen predicted. The new 20,000 into one of the most strategic posts of the medical, campus-like facility is now rising people. With U.S. Army. Nearly 20,000 personnel would just inside the post’s main Pence Gate. all the pres- be added to the existing Belvoir compliment “BRAC has defined my time here. It is the sure put on of just under 60,000. primary interest of the community leaders his shoulders This triggered both excitement and anxi- and population, the media, and the mili- he performed ety among national, state and local leaders tary because it calls for the intertwining of tremen- as well as business and public education people, time, infrastructure, and dollars,” dously,” Col. Brian Lauritzen professionals. The opportunities were and Lauritzen said. Hyland said. are vast coupled with a like description of “What is sometimes lost in all this is that Some of that pressure was supplied by as well as the seat of Cumberland County. the challenges. there are some 23,000 to 24,000 people on Hyland who often raised question about in- “We bought the home in 2003 when I was At the center of this socio-economic F5 this base working everyday that have noth- coming personnel and their impact on attending the U.S. Army War College in twister was Lauritzen. With a BRAC dead- ing to do with BRAC. They were here be- schools and other community concerns. Carlisle. We liked the town and decided it line for full implementation of Sept. 15, fore BRAC and will be here after BRAC,” he In response Lauritzen acknowledged that, might be a good place to retire so we kept 2011, it would be his job to balance the said. “An important part of my job is to have an the house when we came here,” he said. priorities of a post 9/11 military game plan “I have many people on staff here who established link with the county and its resi- A 1982 graduate of the West Point Mili- with the needs and concerns of the sur- could have moved on in their careers but dents. Any commander must be a steward tary Academy, Lauritzen received his Mas- rounding communities and their constitu- didn’t because they are committed to of that relationship.” ter of Arts from the Colorado School of encies. “A jigsaw puzzle with changing Belvoir. I’ve got a whole bunch of unsung Analyzing BRAC’s metamorphosis, Mines in 1992. He also holds an MA in pieces,” as he heros here,” Lauritzen reflected, during the interview, on mathematics with a specialty in Operations once described it. Lauritzen said. the fact that, “A lot of what were are deal- Research. “This is a very ing with now is because it was not dealt His military education includes graduat- interesting time “This is the best time for DURING ITS with originally in the process. Three years ing from the Command and General Staff in our history and all of us.” June 2 meeting, ago we didn’t realize some of these things College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, in 1995 and that of Fort the Fairfax County were going to be a problem.” the Army War College in Carlisle in 2004. Belvoir. We are in —Ft.Belvoir Installation Commander Board of Supervi- As an example he cited the transporta- “I have to definite plans right now. I’ve got the next wave of Brian W. Lauritzen sors (BOS) paid a tion component of BRAC implementation. a lot of interests and hope to apply my train- Belvoir’s transi- special tribute to “We should have asked what would be the ing and experience in installation manage- tion,” Lauritzen said sitting in his headquar- Lauritzen and his efforts to bring all parties transportation impact of all this on specific ment somehow,” he said. ters office conference room just prior to the to the BRAC table. “It’s no secret the BRAC areas right from the beginning. It was al- “I felt this was the time to retire and start U.S. Army’s 233rd birthday. process has been very difficult,” said BOS ways under study but there were elements on the next phase of my life. But, it was a “Over the years we have built up this base Chairman Gerald Connolly. we should have been more cognizant of,” family decision. Everyone had a part of it,” and torn it down. We have grown the popu- “But, through it all Col. Lauritzen has he said. Lauritzen said. lation and shrunk it. We are an army at war been the one who has continuously found “But, at the end of all this, I hope we’ve “If I had stayed in the military it would now. Things are very different than when solutions for our community. He has exem- gotten it right. By that, I mean right for ev- have required at least a five year commit- that is not the case,” he said. plified outstanding leadership and we eryone — the Army and our surrounding ment. You can’t do it a year at a time and Belvoir came into being during World War wouldn’t be where we are today without communities,” Lauritzen said. do it right,” he said. I as Fort Humphrey. It was renamed Belvoir him. We own him a great deal of thanks on As for him, following the July 2 Change “I want to enjoy the years with my family with World War II. For many years it was behalf of all the people of Fairfax County,” of Command, Col. Brian W. Lauritzen will as the children grow up and experience all the home of the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Connolly said. become private citizen Brian Lauritzen. He, those growing up events with them as well neers. Now it has become much more of an For Mount Vernon District Supervisor his wife Anne, and their two children, as give them a stable environment for their overall Department of Defense organization Gerald Hyland, where the majority of Ft. Daniel, 12, and Kristen, 9, will move to schooling. My son will be graduating from with only about 10 percent of its overall Belvoir is located, Lauritzen’s ability to Carlisle, Pa., where they have a home and high school in five years,” he stated. personnel compliment actual U.S. Army reach out to the community and keep ev- two horses. Located about 20 miles west of “This is the best time for all of us. It’s been personnel, according to Lauritzen. eryone not only informed but also in the the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., it is the a great experience. But, you just know when During a recent community public infor- overall BRAC decision making process was home of Dickinson College and Law School its time for a change,” Lauritzen said.

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