Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXV, No. 22 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper June 4, 2009 On Their Mint Condition Council considers suing property Toes owner to force paint removal.

By Michael Lee Pope Photo by he School for Swans Trecital rehearsal took Gazette Packet place last week at Bishop Ireton High School. This year’s recital, hen Rob Kauffman Michael Lee Pope “Dances from May Day Celebrations,” applied a coat of was choreographed by Grace Machanic to Wmint-colored pale the music from Beethoven’s Sixth Sym- green paint to his phony and from tunes by Percy Grainger. building at the southeast corner of For more information on The School for Prince and South Alfred streets Swans visit www.schoolforswans.com two years ago, he felt that the color The southeast corner still was a vast improvement. Since bears a patch of bricks 900 Prince Street was constructed where a paint-removal in 1915 as the Mount Vernon test conducted by the Dairy, its exterior has sported a property owner. black-brown tint Kauffman calls “fireplace brick.” But there was a Like many districts across the

/Gazette Packet problem: Kauffman did not have county, Old Town Alexandria is approval from the Board of Archi- protected by a host of city ordi- tectural Review. nances designed to maintain the “I made a mistake,” said historic fabric of the city. Members Kauffman, a native of Toronto who of the Board of Architectural Re-

Louise Krafft founded PMA Properties in 1982. view are specifically appointed to “I’ve painted many buildings in the uphold these ordinances, although course of my years, and somehow they were divided when Kauffman I was unaware that I needed per- applied for an after-the-fact ap- Photos by Photos mission to paint this particular proval of his paint job last year. building.” After a three-to-three tied vote on March 5, 2008, Kauffman walked THAT MISTAKE has now set up away from the proceeding with a Mackie Wainstein in the a confrontation with city officials certificate of appropriateness. Garland dance. Jane Hopper in May Pole dance. that could culminate in a lawsuit. Yet the story did not end there. Next week, City Council members Old Town Civic Association filed will consider a recommendation an appeal of the decision, and City from City Manager Jim Hartmann Council members have been con- to move forward with an injunc- sidering their options since June Koger Sentenced to 66 Years tion compelling Kauffman to re- 2008. At first, council members move the paint that was applied encouraged the Planning and Zon- ing in Fairfax County Circuit two years ago. The question of ing officials to come to some kind Embezzler of homeowner Court. “I thought of my family how the council should proceed of resolution with Kauffman. But associations sentenced and them getting a call saying, threatens to be an emotional con- in a series of telephone calls, e-

Sheriff’s Photo ‘Your son was shot in the chest.’” frontation that pits historic pres- mails and one-on-one discussions for shooting spree. Najib Gerdak, 27, of Franconia, ervation against property rights over the last year, each side has attempted to help Duke; Koger and legal obligations against sub- become increasingly entrenched By Ken Moore and Bonnie Hobbs then shot Gerdak multiple times. jective judgments. and unwilling to give ground. Gazette Packet Bullets went through Gerdak’s “I don’t particularly like the “The city has a responsibility to shoulder, spine, colon and groin. color,” said Councilman Rob enforce the zoning ordinance,” Krupicka. “But I also don’t feel like said Stephen Milone, division chief he survival of six innocent victims — three “There’s not a moment it Jeffrey Koger the paint job damaged the historic for zoning and land-use services. civilians and three officers — “is a miracle,” doesn’t affect me. I have to look T at the holes in my body all the fabric of the city.” See Painted, Page 4 said Judge Jonathan C. Thacher.

“Only by the grace of God did the [shooting] spree time, so you always remember,” said Gerdak, who

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your life, never knowing you, is kind of hard,” said damage impairs his ability to move his hands and Postage U.S. Duke, Thursday, May 28 at Koger’s sentencing hear- See Murderer, Page 23 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Council Notebook News Goodbye, May Elections May is now over, and the concept of May elections seems to have ended with it — bringing to a close a tradition of springtime elec- tions for city officials that dates back to the 1780s. To Err Is Human Lame-duck Councilman Tim Lovain, who has been on the fence for months, has finally reached a decision: He will be supporting the move to November. Along with the recent decision of Mayor Civil court Bill Euille to support the election reform ordinance, that puts the records show whip count for election reform over the top.

Photo by “It’s become clear to me that the May elections just are not work- elected officials ing,” said Lovain, noting the 15 percent turnout. “People are not used to voting in May, but they are used to voting in November.” have flaws The ordinance on the docket for final passage on June 13 would Michael Lee Pope move the next City Council election from May 2012 to November just like 2012. Although supporters of the election reform say they would prefer not to schedule an election for City Council and School Board everyone else. during a presidential election, that’s the only change they have the authority to make under Virginia law. Opponents of the change say

the effort could be part of a larger series of charter amendments By Michael Lee Pope /Gazette Packet that could be pursued as a package during the next General Assem- Gazette Packet bly session. “Democrats know they fare better in November elections than hree years before he May election,” said Chris Marston, chairman of the Alexandria was elected mayor, City Republican Committee. “As we’ve just seen this May, it’s differ- TCouncilman Bill ent for them to elect their nominee in every office.” Euille was driving near the intersection of Quaker The city courthouse holds civil records for elected officials Lane and Duke Street when he on everything from speeding tickets to late registration Legal Costs Mount became involved in a minor fees. The city’s ongoing fight with Norfolk Southern Railroad has al- fender bender. According to ready cost $350,000, according to legal documents received under Euille, who was recently elected to a third term as Some of the court records indicate a lack of a Freedom of Information Act request submitted last month by the mayor, he lost control of his 1995 Chevrolet sport- attention, as in the time Councilman Paul Alexandria Gazette Packet. And now that City Council members have utility vehicle and slammed into the car in front of Smedberg breezed through a stop sign in Old decided to move forward with an appeal of a recent decision by him — which happened to be a car driven by Karyn Town back in 2005. Smedberg said that that federal judge James Cacheris, that total is certain to rise. Moran, the wife of former Del. Brian Moran (D-46). sign had recently been installed at the inter- “The appellate process is an expensive one,” said Councilwoman- The charge, “failure to pay full time and attention,” section of Union and Duke streets, and that he elect Alicia Hughes, a former clerk to an Alabama federal judge. was dismissed the next month by the General Dis- was surprised when the police officer pulled “And I don’t think we have a leg to stand on here.” trict Court. his black 2002 BMW over and showed him the The legal war began last year, when City Council members learned “It was just a silly and stupid incident,” said Euille. new sign. that the railroad had been moving liquid ethanol from rail cars to “My foot just slipped off the brake.” “It was like 6:30 a.m.,” said Smedberg. “And tanker trucks for seven weeks even though Norfolk Southern was Civil court records at the Alexandria courthouse this was the first morning the sign was up.” aware that the city had no way of responding to a potential emer- show that the city’s elected leaders have the same gency. Council members weren’t informed of the facility by City kind of minor infractions that most people find them- OTHER RECORDS in the civil court files Manager Jim Hartmann until a month after the hazardous mate- selves facing from time to time. From speeding tick- show a series of late fees. Frank Fannon, who rials facility had already begun operation behind the Tucker Elemen- ets and traffic accidents to late fees for vehicle regis- was elected to the City Council earlier this tary School playground. Documents show seven payment vouchers tration and rent payments, City Council members month, was charged with driving with expired to the Washington-based law firm of Kaplan, Kirsch and Rockwell, and School Board members have a paper trail that plates on Jan. 7, 2003. Because the incident which has been working for the city on a number of projects related shows they have human flaws and foibles. happened so long ago, Fannon said, he remem- to battling Norfolk Southern. In addition to representing the city in “It’s embarrassing, but it happens,” said School bered very little about the federal court, firm also helped the city prepare for its unsuccessful Board chairwoman Yvonne Folkerts when asked circumstances although appeal to the Surface Transportation Board to exert regulatory au- about two infractions on her record for making an court records show he paid “Everybody’s thority. City officials have also been working with Kaplan, Kirsch illegal turn and neglecting to have her vehicle in- a $25 fine. and Rockwell to help draft legislation for U.S Rep. Jim Moran (D- spected on time. “Its nothing unusual.” “Everybody’s human,” human.” 8) that would force better communication between railroad offi- said Fannon. — Councilman- cials and municipalities in the future. MOST OF THE CIVIL court records for City Coun- Councilwoman-elect Ali- elect Frank Fannon “It seems to me that the likelihood that this decision will be over- cil and School Board members were traffic related cia Hughes is listed as a de- turned is slim to none,” said Hughes, who lives in the West End. “So — speeding tickets, expired plates and neglecting to fendant in two civil court I cannot say this seems like the best use of money to me.” carry driver’s licenses. The documents open a win- cases, both filed by the landlord of her Yoakum dow into the personal lives of the elected officials, Parkway apartment. Records show that she was putting a human face on the public images carefully late paying her rent in November of last year Transition Time crafted over time. Vice Mayor Del Pepper, for ex- and then again in April. Both cases were re- The three new members of the Alexandria City Council are half- ample, paid a $95 fine after receiving a speeding solved when Hughes paid the money owed to way through their transition period, with a June 1 installation cer- ticket for going 54 miles an hour in a 35-mile-an- her landlord. Hughes said her rent was late emony fast approaching. Over the past few weeks, the newly elected hour zone on April 14, 2008. last year “for a very personal reason.” The situ- leaders have been hiring aides, meeting with senior city officials “I paid the fine and that’s all there is to it,” said ation this year, however, was created by a mis- and learning the operational details of life at City Hall. The transi- Pepper. “I’m trying to stay in the slow lane these communication with a credit-card company. tion sessions have played out like a cross between a college orienta- days.” Although some in the Democratic Party have tion session and an episode of “Schoolhouse Rock.” School Board member Ronnie Campbell has three criticized Hughes for being hypocritical, “I was surprised to learn that City Council members don’t have traffic infractions, dating back to 2001. The first was Hughes defended her campaign themes of re- offices in City Hall,” said Councilman-elect Frank Fannon. “I guess for driving 38 in a 25, which cost her $39. The sec- sponsible government as being more impor- the logic is that that the council members are part time, so we’re ond was for driving without her driver’s license, tant now than ever. encouraged to set up our own offices outside City Hall.” which was dismissed by the court. And the third in- “My election suggests that my position on “For me, the biggest change is all the new technology,” said Coun- cident was for driving 54 in a 35, which cost her taxes and budget concerns is obviously shared cilman-elect Kerry Donley, who is returning to public life after a $75. Although Campbell said she considered chal- by many voters in the electorate,” said Hughes. six-year absence. “The docket items and budget information is just lenging that last ticket, she was unable to calibrate “I note that these are trying economic times a click away now, and it’s all available to the public. Other than her vehicle to produce a court record for the hear- for many of us and maintain my position that that, the procedural stuff is pretty much the same.” ing. as we as citizens must tighten up on our spend- — Michael Lee Pope “I didn’t think I was going that fast,” said Campbell. ing, so too should the government,” said “But I ended up paying the fine.” Hughes. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News Painted From Page 1 “Either we compel him to remove the paint — if that’s possible — or we take some other option that would allow the paint to remain.”

WHETHER OR NOT the paint can be removed is a question with many answers, and it depends on who is answering it. Kauffman said he’s asked two different specialists to conduct tests to see if the paint could be removed. A third consult- ant said it wasn’t worth trying. The results of one test can be found hid- ing behind a potted bush at the southeast corner of the building, where traces of the original brick peek through leftover chips of mint- green paint — a speckled cross be- tween painted and unpainted sug- gesting that the building was in some form of distress. “I have no interest in destroying my building,” said Kauffman, who rents the office space to a chiroprac- tor and several other tenants. “This paint is not coming off.” City officials take issue with that perspective, claiming they would like additional testing to know for sure. But, through an April 17 let- ter from his attorney, Kauffman See A Matter, Page 23 Mount Vernon Paint Company (703) 768-1975 Fishburne Summer School ’09

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Ms. Duncan frequently heard from 4900 Massachusetts Avenue, Washing- She is survived by her daughter, Su- former students and young teachers ton, D.C. 20016. America’s preferred refinisher san (Tim) McGarry of Vero Beach, and who wanted “to check in and let her www.peopleanimalslove.org. since 1979! sister, Nellie Chandet of Grove City, Pa. know how they were doing.” She was a Mrs. Campbell was predeceased by her mentor to many. Even as Alzheimer’s SPRING’S COMING! husband, William F. Campbell, and sis- disease claimed her, she often spoke of Christopher Don’t Replace It - ter, Ruth E. Cozad. how “we must help the kids”. OFFplete y Com A memorial service will be held 10 Her nephew and nieces were espe- Randolph An Project cially close to their aunt; she was a $ ishing Refinish it! a.m., Friday, June 5, 2009, at First Pres- Refin loving, hands-on aunt. After the loss of Christopher F. byterian Church, Vero Beach. 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Mr. Randolph led a life of service, Offer good through June 15, 2009 Call today for a free estimate. copal Church, Staunton, Virginia on with the staunch belief in the power of Dorothy S. Duncan Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m. The family education and a fierce devotion to Ma- Miracle Method® will receive friends after the service at rine tradition. SURFACE RESTORATION Dorothy S. Duncan, 79, of Staunton, the church. In lieu of flowers, it is sug- Christopher Fitz Randolph was born 703-738-4801 Va., died on May 27, 2009 at gested that contributions be made to in New York City on July, 14, 1944, the www.MiracleMethod.com Bridgewater Retirement Community, The Women’s College, Brenau Univer- younger of two sons of Haughton and Bridgewater, Va. of Alzheimer’s disease. sity, 500 Washington St., Gainesville, Gwen Randolph. He was raised in New She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in GA 30501. York City and East Hampton and at- November 1929, and was the daughter tended The Browning School, where he of Mr. and Mrs. Homer J. Duncan. She later served as a trustee and chairman is survived by her sister, Marguerite Isota Tucker Epes of the board. In 1997, he received the McFarland Bradford (Alan), Staunton, Alumnus Achievement Award, and was Va.; nephew Richard McFarland Isota Tucker Epes, 90, of Falls inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of (Peggy), nieces Elizabeth McFarland Church, an educator and artist, died Fame. (Mike Wigen), Trisha McFarland (Mar- Sunday, May 17 after a long illness. In 1968, he received a bachelor’s de- tin Kepner). Also survived by her are Born on Oct. 20, 1918 in Norfolk, Va., gree in political science from the great nieces Kate and Kelly McFarland to Richard Blackburn Tucker and Elinor University of North Carolina, Chapel and great nephews Josh McFarland, Hilliard Tucker, she moved to Pitts- Hill. He was the 16th generation of the Martin, Duncan and Jake Kepner. burgh, Pa., at the age of 7. She was a Randolphs to attend the university and Ms. Duncan, formerly of Alexandria, graduate of the Shipley School (1936), went on to serve on their National De- graduated from Mount Vernon High and Bryn Mawr College (1940). After velopment Council. School, Fairfax County; Brenau College graduation from Bryn Mawr College, Upon graduation, Mr. Randolph was (University), Gainesville, Ga., and re- she won Vogue Magazine’s Prix de Paris. commissioned a second lieutenant in ceived a master’s degree in secondary Because of the war, she was not able to the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequently school administration from George go to Paris, and spent her year as an served in Vietnam and Okinawa as ex- Washington University (GWU). She pur- assistant for the features editor at the ecutive officer and commanding officer sued further graduate studies at New York offices of Vogue. In 1941, she of Mortar Battery, 2d Battalion, 12th University of Virginia (UVA), James moved to Washington, D.C. to work for Marines. Following his overseas tours, Madison University and Virginia Tech. the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). he finished a Marine Reserve commit- She taught at public schools in She married the late William Perry Epes ment in 1973 as a captain and was Warrenton, Arlington, Alexandria and in 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She continued discharged honorably from the Marine Fairfax County where she spent the re- to live in the Washington area until Corps. mainder of her career. She was a teacher 1953. Upon his return from Vietnam, Mr. at Fort Hunt High School, curriculum In 1953, Mrs. Epes moved back to the Randolph accepted a position with New specialist in Health and Drug Education, Philadelphia area, and volunteered for York’s senior U.S. senator, Jacob K. coordinator of Curriculum Services, the Committee for the Democratic Party, Javits, as a senior staff member in Wash- principal of Stephen Foster Intermediate Tredyffrin Township. She was the editor ington and later as a finance director for School and until her retirement in 1985, of the Bryn Mawr College Alumni Bul- his campaign. While in Washington was principal of Hayfield Secondary letin from 1957 to 1961. In 1962, after D.C., he met his wife, Patsy Lyons School. During this period she also the death of her husband, Mrs. Epes Randolph, who served as a special assis- served as assistant professional lecturer started teaching at her alma mater, The tant for the senator. at GWU and adjunct lecturer at UVA. Shipley School. She was loved by her After leaving Washington, D.C. and She also provided consultant services in students, and was an enthusiastic and politics behind, Mr. Randolph began a the fields of substance abuse and drug inspiring teacher. She became Head of career in finance. During the 1980s and education on a state and national level. School in 1965, and continued as Head 1990s, he worked as a vice president at When she retired she was awarded the through June of 1972. Salomon Brothers and as a managing di- Commander’s Award for Public Service In July of 1972, Mrs. Epes retired to rector of Lehman Brothers in public by the U.S. Army Engineer Center, Fort Susan, Va., in Mathews County. She finance. Following his Wall Street ca- Belvoir. Ms. Duncan also served on the earned her MA in English from William reer, he served as executive vice Red Cross Board, both in Fairfax County and Mary in 1973. Mrs. Epes then re- president and director of Academic and Staunton. She was a member of turned to teaching, initially at Hampton Management Services, a leader in tu- both the Alexandria and Staunton Chap- Roads Academy, then at Rappahannock ition payment plans and student loans. ters of Delta Kappa Gamma (national Community College. She moved to Rich- Thirty-five years after his honorable education organization). She moved to mond in 1986, and taught at the discharge from the Marine Corps, Mr. Baldwin Place, Staunton, Va. in 1990 Collegiate School. In 1996, Mrs. Epes Randolph returned to Washington and and served a term as president of the moved back to the Washington area, Homeowners Association. and lived at Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads until her death. See Obituaries, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 5 Neighborhoods It costs you no more

Marguerite Lang as President, Karla roads for commuting purposes? Will the Seminary Valley Springer as 1st V.P., Jann Masterson as future residents of the new Braddock Neighbor Sandy Yamamoto is hoping 2nd V.P., John Sprinkle as our Secre- East Plan hope to see playing fields in to buy the BEST to see all of you at Whole Foods on Sun- tary, and Tom Holland as Treasurer. that community? (Not in the current day, June 10, when the store is donating However, the consternation of the plan - land too valuable.) If you are to 5 percent of sales to the Animal Welfare majority is the fact that fear is an ever- consider any of these arguments to be of LowestLowest PricesPrices ofof thethe YearYear League of Alexandria. In these tough present concern. “Fear” of what? importance, then contact our council economic times, when more and more Fear that we will lose the open space members and the mayor, or appear at people are relinquishing pets after los- and playing fields at George Washington the hearing on June 9 after 8 p.m., and ing housing, jobs, etc., AWLA sure could Middle School beside the Braddock voice your opinion. We’ll hope to see use the money. Dr. Katy Nelson from Al- Metro. Concern exists that those who you there, and hear from you. exandria Animal Hospital will be on opt for a change in open space will gain — Judy Miller hand at the event to offer pet care ad- their desires in a proposal before City vice. Council at the June 9 hearing. Go forth If you didn’t get around to putting in to City Council after 8 p.m. (not on Taylor Run a vegetable garden this year, fresh pro- docket yet) to hear the assays of fellow citizens, and contribute your own. Or e- GRANDMA HITS duce is only a short walk or bike ride Darlene Johnson has had a new expe- away. The West End Farmers’ Market mail City Council members to voice your will. But do offer an informed rationale rience; at the urging of grandson opened almost a month ago (May 4). Sebastien, age 5, she managed to hit a Located in Ben Brenman Park, this farm- for any decision you should make. Why should we care about losing softball with the bat. Extended Memorial Day Sale ers’ market features home baked goods, “I can’t tell where the ball is,” she breads and pastries, and locally grown open space at Braddock Metro? “Who benefits, what are the benefits, and explains, and stays out of the lineup. produce, It is one of a kind on the City’s Sebastien, however, felt that grandma west end. Judging by the number of what is the good to the commonweal” should be of utmost importance in mak- should have a turn, so she stood there people (along with their strollers and and swung the bat about 25 times until pets) on the path last Sunday, the mar- ing a decision. Benefits being touted are that the commonweal gains more land it connected with the ball pitched by ket, in its second year, is a hit. The West husband Dick. End Farmers’ Market will be open Sun- in open space. It is continuous and con- tiguous, and can be reached by a linear days, May through October, from 9 a.m. MEMORIAL TREE to 1 p.m., rain or shine. For additional stretch from G.W. middle school. And it Arlington Dulles mates with the pre-existing Simpson That patriotic display of red, white, information, call the Department of Rec- and blue lights on the Japanese maple 4748 Lee Highway 23430 Rock Haven Way #130 reation, Parks and Cultural Activities at Field. Conversely, then what is the fear of at 311 Park Road is Mickey Campagna’s 703-838-4343. Memorial Day tribute to Ross McGinnis, 703-524-7275 703-661-3999 If you are thinking about getting that Rosemonters who purport to love open space? Could it be the loss of benefits to last Medal of Honor recipient and to bike out for some recreation, you can Alexandria’s own hero, Rocky Versace. www.parkcarpet.com ride it to the Animal Shelter and keep their children, or those children that follow them, or are scheduled students going on a much-improved bike path. FORT WARD FRIENDS There is a new crossing just beyond the at the school? Loss of quick access to playing fields is a most simplistic ratio- Officers Wm. Schriener, president, shelter, and the path has been stripped Thurman Roberts, vice-president, of its formerly bone-jarring ruts and nale. Walkable playing fields used by residents east of the metro now appeal George Mueller, secretary, and Russell roots. For the very intrepid, the bike Vermillion, treasurer, were elected at path continues (on city streets) past to the current commonweal who does use them (for lack of anywhere else to the annual meeting of the Friends of Prefinished Flooring Hoffman all the way to the river. On Fort Ward. June 6, bikers will be able to continue go). Quick access for our Old Town (and future) neighbors is currently seen as a Glenn Eugster and Tom Fulton were on across the Wilson Bridge to the Na- appointed to a new Observation Com- tional Harbor Resort. Just think: you can benefit. Fear of height, alleys, under- ground garages, safety, density, and mittee on Park management. ride your bike from Columbia Pike along We voted to replace the Fort Williams Holmes Run, through Old Town all the concomitant traffic woes are not seen as benefits. This does not include traffic plaque, knocked down by a car. We way to Maryland. plan to dedicate it on May 24, 2010 to Your Civic Association has been busy. egress/access to an alley which may cause chagrin as vehicles, buses and mark the anniversary of Col. Elmer Several organizations received commu- Ellswort’s murder as he pulled down the nity grants this spring: Hammond trucks serving tall buildings queue pa- tiently with commuters in a quest to get Confederate flag from the Marshall Middle School, Decisions 101 character House Hotel. education program ($250), Hammond under/around/through the railroad Middle School, Boys in Literacy Initia- tracks — this would not seem to serve well the more transient commonweal. MISSIONERS RETURN tive after-school club ($250), Patrick Our neighbor Kevin Sherlock has re- Henry Elementary School, Interactive In short, perhaps the question is this: for whose benefit does the larger play- turned from a hard-working visit to White Board for Art Class ($100), Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he and three Patrick Henry Elementary School, Take ing space/open fields accrue? Will students at G.W. be shortchanged so other parishioners of Grace Episcopal Home Reading Packets ($400), Carpen- Church helped to rescue a motel occu- ters Shelter, Assistance Obtaining Birth that a more continuous, contiguous stretch of land be used by the urban pied as single-room long-term Certificates ($200) and for the Burke residences by low-income people. Library, ESL Materials ($100). community to the north? Is this for the benefit of most of the commonweal? Is The flood had made it uninhabitable. If you missed last week’s meeting The missioners scrubbed, tore out about upcoming middle school changes, it only the students of Rosemont who attend G.W., or will other neighbors walls, and removed tons of trash and you can watch the proceedings on grease. ACPS-TV channel 71 at 8 p.m. every who feed into G.W. be affected? Will only Rosemonters be affected by the “We had fun!” said Kevin, who in- Friday, Saturday and Sunday and at stalled drywall. 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and traffic queues at Braddock Metro or — Lois Kelso Hunt Saturday. You can also view the meet- might there be others who use these ing on-line at http:// acpsk12va.granicus.com/ MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=65. This just in from Polk Elementary: A Matter of Paint Two of its teachers, Mrs. Bruback and From Page 4 property owners will lack incen- Mr. Minor, were nominated for the Edu- has refused to cooperate with any cational Partnership awards. The kids tive to seek approval of demolition are hoping one of them wins the award more testing. That means that City actions or to correct mistakes af- on Wednesday evening, June 3rd. Also, Council members are left with only ter they occur.” the school’s neighbors will note a lot of two options — move forward with Kauffman said he is not willing construction work this summer. Polk is a lawsuit or seek some sort of fine. getting a new HVAC system, replacing to pay any fine more than $5,000, the original (dating from 1965) and a Although the maximum penalty so that leaves City Council mem- new roof. for altering a building without bers with a limited set of options. — Mia Jones prior approval from the Board of They could approve Hartmann’s Architectural Review is $5,000, request to sue Kauffman, setting Rosemont City Manager Jim Hartmann has forth an expensive legal contest. recommended a $28,000 fine. The Citizens Association held its final Or they could disregard the city spring meeting this last Thursday of the “While council understandably manager’s recommendation and month on May 29. Our resident may be uncomfortable imposing reduce the fine to $5,000, leaving horticulturalist, Peter Schenk, continues such a large fine,” Hartmann ex- the paint on the building and to give a timely, conversational, knowl- plained in a May 20 memorandum edgeable, and comedic presentation bringing a resolution to the two- that delights and amuses all who hear. on the issue, “unless the fine in year saga. Either option would dis- The duly elected slate is as follows: such cases is very large, some appoint some and please others.

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From Page 5 accepted the position of president and CEO William Warner Roberts of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation William Warner Roberts, 96, based in Alexandria and Princeton, N.J. of Palatka, Fla. died Wednes- “Leading this Foundation and serving the day, May 27, 2009 at his needs of our Marine families have been a residence following a brief ill- great privilege, bringing together so many im- ness. portant aspects of my life — my time in the A native of Yardley, Pa., Mr. U.S. Marine Corps, my profound belief in the Roberts had attended the power of higher education and a focus on Princeton University, where he family.” Mr. Randolph wrote shortly after his worked in collaboration with diagnosis. Albert Einstein in physics. He The mission of the Marine Corps Scholar- had also attended the Trenton ship Foundation is to provide scholarships for School of Industrial Arts. He higher education to deserving sons and worked as an expert wireless operator during enlistment daughters of Marines and children of former in the Regimental Headquarters Battery 112th Field Ar- Marines, with particular attention being tillery New Jersey National Guard. Mr. Roberts was given to children whose parent was killed or involved in Air Ground Liaison Work at Pine Camp, N.Y. wounded in action. Since its founding in He traveled overseas as an engineer at Sperry Gyroscope 1962, the foundation has awarded more than Company. During his last years with Sperry Gyroscope 22,500 scholarships and bonds totaling more he worked in Washington, D.C. After retirement from than $39.2 million. Sperry, he and his wife moved to Palatka in 1987 com- Mr. Randolph was the foundation’s third ing from Alexandria. He then opened ARMTEC and president and CEO. Under his leadership, the manufactured parts for the U. S. Navy. He was a mem- foundation launched its American Patriots ber of the Yardley Methodist Episcopal Church in Campaign to raise $50 million for scholar- Yardley, Pa. ships for the sons and daughters of Marines He was preceded in death by his parents, I. Willard and and Navy hospital corpsmen killed in Iraq or Marguerite Musgrave Roberts; a son, Warner Roberts; a Afghanistan. brother and sister-in-law, John and Libby Roberts; and a In addition to Patsy, his wife of 35 years, step-son, William Ray Price. Mr. Randolph is survived by his daughter, Mr. Roberts is survived by is his wife of 30 years, Kate, and son, Christopher; two brothers, Evelyn Ray Roberts of Palatka; a daughter, Dr. Gretchen Haughton Randolph of Mexico City, and Roberts of New York City, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Suzanne Frank Randolph, of Longview, Wash.; his sis- Kotonias, M.D. of Burlington, N.C.; a step-son, Otis D. ter, Anne Randolph von Kuhn, of Curtis of Greensboro, N.C.; six grandchildren and 10 Birmingham, Ala.; and his mother, great grandchildren. Gwendolyn Randolph Franklin, of New York Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31, 2009 at City. the the Masters Funeral Home of Palatka. Interment fol- A memorial service was held Saturday, lowed in the Palatka Memorial Gardens. May 30, 2009, at St. John’s Church of Cold Gifts in Mr. Roberts’ memory may be sent to Haven Spring Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. In Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, lieu of flowers, the family requests that con- Palatka, FL 32177. tributions be made to the Christopher F. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Randolph Memorial Scholarship at the Ma- [email protected]. rine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of ar- www.mcsf.org. rangements.

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Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 lead to indecision? Residence: Bath County, Residence: McLean, Va. Residence: City of Va. Hometown/Grew Up Alexandria Hometown/Grew Up In: Syracuse, N.Y. Hometown/Grew Up By Julia O’Donoghue In: Bath County, Va. Family: Wife Dorothy and In: Natick, Mass. Family: Wife Pam and five children Family: wife Karyn and The Gazette Packet four children Education: Catholic two children Education: Concord University of America Education: University of College (bachelor’s degree (bachelor’s degree -1979); Massachusetts, Amherst ith the Democratic guberna- ñ 1980), Wake Forest Georgetown University (bachelor’s degree), torial primary less than two University (law degree - (law degree - 1984) Catholic University of weeks away, Scott Surovell 1984) Community Work/ America (law degree) W Community Work/ Relevant Experience: Community Work/ still had not made up his Relevant Experience: Democratic National Relevant Experience: mind about his vote. former Bath County Committee chairman former Arlington County Surovell, a Mount Vernon resident, is not prosecutor; House of Delegates member (1992- (2001-2005); confidant of U.S. President Bill prosecutor, House of Delegates member (1996- 2001), state Senator (2001 - present) Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; 2008), House of Delegates Democratic caucus a typical voter. He is the chair of the Fairfax Web site: http://www.deedsforvirginia.com national finance director of President Jimmy chair (2001-2008) County Democratic Committee, one of the Carter’s 1988 re-election campaign Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ largest local Democratic organizations in Web site: http://www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the commonwealth. Surovell is paying very close attention to the race and the three used as a family station wagon. they can never afford to pay back. mit of business community members and candidates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D- All three candidates promise to make Vir- McAuliffe has also been critical of government leaders to brainstorm about the 25), former Democratic National Commit- ginia the epicenter of green technology and Virginia’s largest utility company, Domin- best ways to address the current economic tee chair Terry McAuliffe and former Del. jobs. McAuliffe talks of turning chicken ion Power, for not being open to renewable situation in Virginia. The summit would not Brian Moran (D-46). waste into fuel. Deeds wants to build an energy and energy efficiency proposals. just address job creation but also housing “These candidates are pretty similar on algae-to-fuel plant in Hampton Roads. “There should be no more rate increases un- needs and other problems that have policy. There are subtle differences but they Moran calls for wind farms off the coast of til they agree to move on wind and solar cropped up in the down economy. are all strong candidates. I think the ques- Virginia Beach. power,” said McAuliffe, who is not accept- “We need a governor who puts the people tion a lot of people are trying to answer is Northern Virginia, they all expect, would ing donations from Dominion or the first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. which candidate would be the best to go be a hub of green job research and take part company’s political action committee. Deeds and Moran have similar profes- up against Bob McDonnell,” he said. “I am in developing things like the smart electri- Dominion Power has been the largest sional backgrounds. Both worked as local actually undecided. I have really been strug- cal grid and clean coal technology. “I think business interest or individual contributor prosecutors and are currently lawyers at gling with this myself.” we can build on the technology companies to Virginia’s statewide political campaigns small law firms. They are also both former Many other likely voters are having a that we already have here,” said Moran. over the last 13 years. Since 1996, the util- members of the House of Delegates. In tough time choosing a candidate in Demo- Moran, in particular, appears to be trying ity company has donated $5.2 million to 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House cratic Party’s gubernatorial primary June 9. to set himself apart by running to the left political candidates, $2.45 million to Demo- of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when “It was a tough decision. We are have em- of his primary opponents on social and en- crats and $2.65 million to Republicans. Both Deeds won his election to the state senate. barrassment of riches this time around and vironmental issues. Moran, who has accepted $46,800, and A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe it was a tough choice to make,” said Greg If elected governor, Moran promises to Deeds who has accepted $57,200, from Do- is one of the most recognizable Democratic Zimmerman, a Democratic activist from seek repeal the minion since 1996, Party figures on the national stage, even Arlington County, who would not reveal 2006 Marshall- said McAuliffe’s though he has never held elected office. who he was supporting publicly. Newman amend- “I am actually undecided.” pledge to turn down McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public “I think, for Democrats, I think this pri- ment, which de- — Scott Surovell, chair, Dominion money is persona into that of a Mark Warner-like mary is really difficult,” said Loretta fines marriage as Fairfax County Democratic Committee hollow because the businessman, who does Democratic Party Nawakowski, the Democratic Party’s captain between a man McAuliffe campaign activism on the side. He has rescued both a for the Greenspring voting precinct, which and woman and held a fundraiser at failing bank and Florida home building traditionally has the highest election turn bans marriage-like contracts for same sex the home of Thomas Capps, Dominion’s re- company during his career. Through these out of any precinct in Virginia. Though the couples. “We should not be placing discrimi- tired president. and a few other business ventures, residents are known for being politically natory language in the Virginia constitu- When there is consensus on an issue, such McAuliffe said he has created several thou- active, attendance at a candidates’ forum tion,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. as the need for quick job creation, the can- sand new jobs. May 14 on the Greenspring campus was As a state senator, Deeds voted in favor didates have different approaches. Deeds and Moran tout their legislative particularly high, about 250 people. of the same-sex marriage amendment in Deeds, who represents the Charlottesville experience in Richmond as an asset. Volunteers who have knocking on the 2006. McAuliffe said he does not support area, wants to use Virginia’s well-regarded Deeds said he was able to get legislation doors of reliable Democratic households in gay marriage but is fully supportive of civil higher education system to spur growth and passed as member of the minority and the Northern Virginia have also found a lot of unions. But he has said multiple times that new employment. majority party in the House of Delegates uncommitted voters. the campaign should focus on other issues. McAuliffe would have a hands-on ap- and Senate. “I am going door to door and a lot of “If we don’t fix the economy, we are go- proach to attracting business to Virginia. As “I am going in knowing that system like people are undecided,” said Steve Baker, an ing to go backwards on several fronts folks,” governor, he intends to be the the back of my hand,” said Deeds. Arlington resident who supports McAuliffe. said McAuliffe at an Annandale debate. commonwealth’s number one salesperson While McAuliffe talks about needing to Voters may be having a tough time choos- Moran has spoken out against drilling for and business recruiter. win more Democratic seats in the House of ing a candidate because the three men in oil or natural gas off the coast of Virginia “You all know I am good at getting money Delegates, Moran points out that he has the race are similar in many respects. and opposes the construction a new coal out of people,” said McAuliffe at a meeting actually done that as head of the House of Deeds, a native Virginian who lives in power plant in Surry County between Rich- with the Northern Virginia Technology Delegates Democratic caucus. Bath County where he grew up, likes to tell mond and Hampton Roads. Council. The candidate, who once wrestled “I helped build the House Democratic cau- the story of his mother only giving him a On the issue of offshore drilling, McAuliffe an alligator for a campaign donation, revo- cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said few $20 bills in his pocket when he went backs limited exploration for natural gas but lutionized political fundraising for the na- Moran. off to college. not for oil. Deeds said he would support tional Democratic Party. McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for McAuliffe, a McLean resident, started a some exploration for oil and natural gas. Moran, who runs his own small law of- almost 20 years, does not seemed phased driveway paving business at 14 years old McAuliffe says if elected governor, he fice, said he intends to shore up the by his lack of experience at the Virginia in upstate New York so that he could pay would work to push all payday lenders, economy by supporting and promoting statehouse. The Washington insider is run- for school. which provide small, short-term loans at a small businesses. ning as a Richmond outsider. Moran, a former state delegate for the very high interest rate, out of Virginia. “I have created a business in Virginia, a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am City of Alexandria and Fairfax County, re- Critics of payday lenders said many small business,” said Moran. not your guy,” said McAuliffe. calls when he father was laid off and his people become trapped in a unending cycle If elected, Moran’s first action as gover- See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com for employer towed away the company car they of debt through these types of loans, which nor would be to convene a bipartisan sum- more.

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Newspaper of Alexandria An independent, locally owned weekly Vote June 9, Much at Stake newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street All polling places On the Ballot Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Father’s Day Photos NEWS DEPARTMENT: STATEWIDE To discuss ideas and concerns, open, all registered Every year at this time, the Gazette Packet Call: 703-917-6431 Democratic primary, Governor, choose one: puts out the call for photographs of fathers and Fax: 703-917-0991 voters eligible. ❖ Terry R. McAuliffe, McLean, http:// e-mail: www.terrymcauliffe.com their children, grandfathers and their children [email protected] ❖ Brian J. Moran, Alexandria, http:// and grand children. www.brianmoran.com Steven Mauren Editor, 703-917-6431 Every polling place in Northern Virginia will ❖ R. Creigh Deeds, Charlottesville, http:// Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and once [email protected] be open on June 9 for a Democratic primary, www.deedsforvirginia.com again the Gazette Packet will publish a gallery with two statewide races and several impor- of Father’s Day photos. Michael Lee Pope Democratic primary, Lieutenant Governor, Reporter, 703-615-0960 tant contested primaries locally. choose one: Send in photos as soon as possible, includ- [email protected] ❖ Much is at stake for Democrats in choosing Jody M. Wagner, Virginia Beach, http:// ing names of everyone in the picture, the date Steve Hibbard a candidate for Governor. www.jodyforva.com the picture was taken, the ages of the children Associate Editor, 703-917-6407 ❖ A. Michael Signer, Arlington, http:// [email protected] The contentious, high volume campaign be- www.mikesigner.com and sentence or two about what is happening tween the three candidates, Terry R. McAuliffe ❖ Jon I. 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Ideas currently un- pal elections. City Council should Jerry Vernon On June 13, the Alexandria City As a resident of the historic der debate include adding side- not legislate piecemeal on such a Editor & Publisher Council may consider a proposal Parkfairfax neighborhood, I write walks around the circle (extend- sensitive issue. Mary Kimm to move Alexandria City elections to express my concerns about the ing traffic light cycles), lengthen- Virginia is governed by the Editor in Chief from May to November. If passed, significant changes slated for Steven Mauren ing the pedestrian bridge ramps Dillon Rule. As a result under state Photography: this move will have negative con- Shirlington Circle as part of the (taking land in Parkfairfax), and law, any powers not expressly enu- Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer sequences for our City. proposed I-395 HOT lanes project. removing or replacing the pedes- merated to local governments, can Art/Design: While some argue that moving Multi-Year Construction: VDOT Geovani Flores, trian bridge. only be derived from the Common- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, our citywide races — for mayor, anticipates it could take five years If you share these concerns, wealth. The effect of the same is John Smith, Wayne Shipp city council, and school board — to add new lanes and lights to Production Manager: please contact Alexandria’s city local governments, without first Jean Card to November will boost turnout, Shirlington Circle — subjecting and state elected officials and ask receiving express permission from this move will decrease the Parkfairfax and Fairlington resi- Editor Emeritus: them to help minimize these sub- the General Assembly do not re- Mary Anne Weber amount of time and energy spent dents to considerable noise and stantial impacts on our commu- tain the right to change the terms by citywide candidates on Alexan- pollution during construction and nity. of their council members and the CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 dria-specific issues. once the HOT lanes open. In ad- Circulation Manager: Greg Cota mayors, to stagger terms, or to Ann Oliver Why? Because candidates would dition, we could lose buffer trees Alexandria change municipal elections from compete with higher-ballot races and nature space to construction CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, November to May once they have L.L.C. — such as races for U.S. Congress, staging and sound barrier instal- been changed from May to No- Peter Labovitz U.S. Senate, State Assembly, and lation because VDOT owns most Not Time vember. Thus at present, the City President/CEO State Senate — for voter attention. of the land adjacent to Quaker of Alexandria’s only current right Mary Kimm By keeping citywide elections in Lane and Shirlington Circle. For Change Publisher/Chief Operating Officer is to change the date of the May 703-917-6416 May, candidates and voters can Six Traffic Lights: To accommo- To the Editor: election to November. [email protected] focus on the needs and wellbeing date a new northbound HOT lanes On Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 Alexandria has held municipal Jerry Vernon of our city — something that en- off-ramp, VDOT would need to a.m., our City Council will hold a Publisher/Executive Vice President elections in May since 1973. 703-917-6404 courages healthy debate undiluted install traffic lights at all six of the public hearing on the issue of Changes to our municipal elec- [email protected] by larger elections. Accordingly, feeder intersections. These new changing Alexandria municipal tions have been contemplated be- Wesley DeBrosse Council should reject efforts to lights would create a headache for elections from May to November. fore. Most recently, the issue was Controller change the city’s election calendar. drivers going around the circle, I disagree with this change and to Debbie Funk considered in 2007. In March National Sales, 703-518-4631 While this proposal may slightly and we would see traffic backing encourage all Alexandrians who 2007, the Mayor created a bipar- [email protected] boost turnout, it will decrease in- up on Gunston, Martha Custis, feel the same way to appear at City tisan commission [hereinafter re- A Connection Newspaper terest in races that impact our Quaker Lane, and Preston. To Hall to voice your concern. ferred to as “the Hobson Commis- The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly daily lives. avoid congestion on the circle, I disagree with a vote on chang- sion”] to consider, among other to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. frustrated motorists might cut ing our municipal election day Any owners or occupants of premises that do not things: (1) whether to change the wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher Andrew R. Campanella through Parkfairfax to Glebe Road now, because Council does not re- by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to May elections to November; (2) [email protected], and the Alexandria — as they do now when there is tain the ability at this time, but See Letters, Page 11 distributor will be notified to discontinue service.

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From Page 10 ther the 2008 or 2009 legislative whether to stagger the terms of session to make additional council; and (3) whether to changes to our municipal electoral change the length of terms from process. If we are to pursue any three to four years. measure with regard to our elec- Robert Hobson was joined by tions and giving thoughtful con- several well-respected and in- templation to an advisory commis- volved Alexandria residents, a sion of citizens established to number of whom have been probe election issues, should this elected to public office in Alexan- not be part of our order of busi- dria, including Rebecca Davies, ness for the 2010 legislative ses- Bob Calhoun, Chris Campagna, sion first? One can only question Lynnwood Campbell, Bill Cleve- the motivation to undertake steps land, Iris Henley, Anna Leider and outside of this order now. Joyce Woodson to look into how Alicia Hughes we elected our local officials. Alexandria City Council- In a vote of 7-2 in June 2007, woman-Elect the Hobson Commission voted to recommend leaving our municipal elections in May. The two dissent- Who’s in ers, Calhoun and Leider, both con- Charge? ditioned their dissent on having To The Editor: members of council elected to When and by whom is city staff four-year terms and in November held accountable for its misdeeds? of the year before presidential In a Sept. 20, 2006 document, elections. At present, City Council the office of T&ES said: “A park- does not retain the ability to af- ing survey of a portion of the fect either of these changes. Parker-Gray neighborhood (the Hence, the issue of how we man- area bound by West, Oronoco, Co- age elections cannot be wholly lumbus, Cameron, Patrick, and resolved at this time. Queen Streets) found that most of Council had two opportunities that area has parking saturation after hearing the Hobson Commis- levels below 85 percent, which is sion recommendations, but did generally considered the level at not seek authority from the Vir- ginia General Assembly during ei- See Letters, Page 12

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From Page 11 which an area’s parking capac- ity is fully used, and drivers will perceive that there is no parking Save available”. A Sept. 21, 2006, email the Date from then P&Z Director Eileen Fogarty also confirmed that “the condition on Bill Cromley’s [Lofts] SUP was a T&ES condition and has been implemented.” You can imagine my surprised when on May 14, 2009, a repre- sentative of T&ES told the Inner City Civic Association that the An Alexandria Gazette Packet Community Project Partnership aforementioned 2006 parking study was never completed. In fact, he alleged the “unencum- bered Cromley money” allows him to extend an ongoing King Street parking study to the benefit of the Parker Gray residents. These facts mix like oil and water. Too often, in the last few years, city staff has conscientiously mis- represented statements that result in staff’s repeatedly jerking this neighborhood around. Where does the buck stop? Apparently it is not with the City Manager. I can only hope that a new City Council will expect more from city staff and, in return, deliver better products and services to our neigh- borhood. Integrity is not vintage. It’s timeless. Charlotte Landis Alexandria What Price Braddock Fields? To the Editor: The development of Potomac Yards is divided into landbays which are mostly east of Route 1. There is one landbay for develop- ment west of Route 1, Landbay L. It is south of Monroe Avenue be- hind Gold Crust Bakery and the other Art Deco buildings on Leslie Avenue and then up to the railroad and Metro tracks. All of Landbay L is within one-half mile walking dis- tance to the Braddock Metro. This is important because experts tell us See Letters, Page 22

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Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, [email protected]. Photos and art- work are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for Fifteen Ceramic Guild artists present their hand- the following week’s paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- made critter-inspired designs for table and display 917-6407 with questions. in a creative array for the “All Creatures Great and Small”-themed juried show and sale at the Torpedo ONGOING Factory’s Scope Gallery. Crackled glaze raku polar Historic Gadsby’s Tavern Museum By bears roam the shelves and ravens perch on stone- Lantern Light Friday Night Tours every Friday night, June through August, from 7 p.m. to ware stems. This June show will be juried by Mary 10 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person ages 5 and up. C. Giammatteo, Langley Park Community Center Tours last approximately 30 minutes, with the last “The Fine Art of Jazz,” an exhibition highlighting the pottery director and Takoma Park, Md. resident. tour starting at 9:15 p.m. Call 703-838-4242 or names and faces synonymous with the Kansas City tradi- visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Giammatteo, who has been working with clay for On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Waterfront tion of American jazz, opens Thursday, June 18 at the over 30 years, specializes in functional stoneware and see history-inspired performances near Alexandria Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street. and porcelain tableware showing an her own array the Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and greet” of The exhibition will be open through Saturday, Aug. 8. early Alexandria residents and travelers near the of over 40 mattte and gloss high-fire oxidation Waterfront and lower King Street. Free. Visit The Alexandria Black History Museum will host a free glazes. The Scope Gallery show runs June 1 to July www.historicalexandria.org for more. opening reception on June 18 from 6-8 p.m. The recep- 28 - Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 tion is open to the public, but reservations are requested. Mount Vernon will bring back its popular National p.m., with Thursdays open until 9 p.m. The gallery Treasure Tour through Oct. 31. Included in Those wishing to attend should call 703-838-4356. is Studio 19, 101 North Union Street Alexandria. this approximately hour-long walking tour is the The Alexandria Black History Museum is open Tuesday Call 703-548-6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/ Mansion’s basement and cornerstone, the setting through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and suggested ad- for a pivotal scene in the movie. This daily tour is galleries/scope. limited to 25 visitors per time slot, takes place at mission is $2. Go to www.alexblackhistory.org. 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and Philharmonic. At Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission: Alexandria. $15 adults; $14 seniors; $7 children (6-11); free Armenian Festival. Noon to 5 p.m. The Armenian Festival Committee and the Knights Children’s Arts Festival. 2 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. for children 5 & under. Advance tickets are of Vartan, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, will host its 17th Annual Beauregard St. Hear music and enjoy activities. $5/person. Visit available online at MountVernon.org. Armenian Festival. At Market Square, 301 King St. Event highlights include the www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885. sights, sounds, food and culture of Armenia. Free. Call 703-883-4686, or visit Architecture in the Afternoon Tours. 2 p.m. Discover the architecture Join City archaeologists and trained volunteers for a www.ArmenianFestivals.com. of George Mason’s home. This 90-minute tour explores the mansion’s th program for children of all ages at Alexandria 20 Anniversary. 7:30 p.m. The Washington Balalaika Society has been celebrating its exterior and interior. Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck. Archaeology Family Dig Days. Monthly Family 20th Anniversary this entire season, winding up with a concert extravaganza. Rachel 703-550-9220 or http://www.gunstonhall.org. Dig Days will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, NVCC, Alexandria Campus, 3001 N. Beauregard St., 1759 Conversations: Establishing Gunston Hall. 3:30-4:30 p.m. grounds of the George Washington Masonic Alexandria. Tickets $35-$20. Go to www.balalaika.org. Call 703-549-2010. Learn about the early days of the historic plantation and talk with a National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, in Grand Opening event. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bikes the Sites with Bike and Roll. New member of George Mason’s family about his new house and how it was Alexandria. The 2009 dates are: Saturday, July 18; location at One Wales Alley in Old Town Alexandria. Enjoy free bike rentals up to built. Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck. 703- Saturday, Aug. 15; Saturday, Sept. 12; Saturday, two hours, blend a smoothie by pedal power, and more. Visit www.bikethesites.com 550-9220 or http://www.gunstonhall.org. Included in site admission: Oct. 17. $5/person. Registration required, 703- or call 703-548-7655. $9, $8 seniors, $5 ages 6 to 18, younger free. 838-4399 or visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. Civil War Sesquicentennial Community Meeting. 9 a.m. to noon. Planning Trinity Benefit Concert. 3 p.m. Peace Ringers perform from St. meeting at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Matthews United Methodist Church. Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria. Purpose is to gather public input and refine ideas for Alexandria’s 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. 703-549-5500, ext. 103. Go to JUNE 4-6 th commemoration of the 150 anniversary of the Civil War. www.trinityalexandria.org. “20 Years/20 Shows”. 7:30 p.m. The West “Fly Me to the Moon: An Astronomical Adventure” presented by the Alexandria Children’s Arts Festival: “Adventures in Music.” With the Potomac Choral Department will present “20 Choral Society. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/adult, $10/seniors and students. Children Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. 2 p.m. activities, 3 p.m. concert. At Years/20 Shows: The Best of WPHS Choral Spring under 12 free. At T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria. Tickets Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall. $5. Call 703-548-0885. Shows!”, a program of songs and dances from the may be purchased at the door or online at www.AlexChoralSociety.org, for questions, past 20 years of stunning choral productions! please call 703-548-4734 or email [email protected]. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Designer Alberto Parada. 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mystique Jewelers will showcase MONDAY/JUNE 8 Go to www.westpotomacchoirs.org. designer Alberto Parada’s jewelry creations. At 211 Strand Waterfront, Alexandria. Jaleo’s 7th annual Paella Festival. 6 p.m. Special guest chef Quim Call 703-836-1401 or visit www.mystiquejewelers.com. Marques. At 2250-A Crystal Drive, Arlington. FRIDAY/JUNE 5 Frank E. Mann Field Dedication Ceremony. JUNE 6-7 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 6:30 p.m. Mayor William D. Euille and members Food & Wine Festival. National Harbor. Saturday, June 6, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dr. Keith Sterling, a board-certified interventional radiologist, will be of the City Council will host a dedication ceremony June 7, noon to 6 p.m. 100 exhibitors, restaurants, food crafters, wineries and a discussing treatments for varicose veins at Inova Alexandria Hospital. 7 for the Frank E. Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park, Belgian brewery. Admission is $65/adults 21 or older, $30 for ages 12-20, and $15 p.m. in the auditorium. Call 703-750-8800. 3700 Commonwealth Ave. Following the for ages 6-11. For tickets, go to www.foodandwinenh.com. Across the Woodrow dedication ceremony, all City of Alexandria Wilson Bridge from Alexandria. Baseball and Softball Players who are wearing THURSDAY/JUNE 11 their league uniforms will receive free admission SUNDAY/JUNE 7 Second Thursday Art Night: Dancing in the Streets. 6-9 p.m. to the season opener for the Alexandria Aces Browse open studios and galleries. Live music and breakdancing baseball team. Call 703-838-5095, ext. 273 or e- Make Friends With Slithering Snakes. Noon to 1:30 p.m. A naturalist will lead a performances. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., mail [email protected]. discussion and walk in the park. At Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Alexandria. Boulevard, Alexandria. Target Gallery Reception. 6 to 8 p.m. Target Gallery hosts the reception Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. 3 p.m. Free. At Bishop Ireton High SATURDAY/JUNE 6 for The Mysterious Other featuring artwork by CMDupre, the Friends of School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Go to www.wmpamusic.org, e-mail: the Torpedo Factory Artist of the Year. Visitors are invited to hear a Amazing Del Ray-ce! 2:30-5 p.m. A combo [email protected]. Call 703-799-8229. gallery talk by juror Shauna Lee Lange at 7 p.m. scavenger hunt, Amazing Race and Jeopardy dash Rug Auction. 3-6 p.m. Agudas Achim Congregation will host a rug auction by J&J The Art League Gallery Reception. 6:30 to 8 p.m. through the Del Ray community with teams Oriental Rug Gallery at the Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Old Town The Art League Gallery hosts the reception for the All-Media Membership competing for prizes and fun. Dessert reception Alexandria. Free admission, raffles and refreshments by Dahan. Visit Show and Nancy Pane Fortwengler’s solo show, Fabrications. from 4-5 p.m. Starts at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, www.aacrugauction.com. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Cost is $10/ Family Tour Days. 1-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Enjoy tours adult, $5/under 17. Go to by junior Docents. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242 for admission FRIDAY/JUNE 12 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org or prices. Re-String Your Bling! 6:30-9 p.m. At the Del Ray Artisans Gallery in www.leefendallhouse.org. Call 703-838-4827. Trees for the Future Benefit. 3 p.m. Concert with the Washington Metropolitan See Calendar, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 13 Entertainment Learn About Area Hiking Trails

Hiking Society. There’s acces- National Trails sible trails for the handi- capped, barbecue pits, and Day is June 6, tenting areas for learning about trails. at Mason Neck. For those who want to give back to the parks, there are By Steve Hibbard several trail maintenance The Gazette projects going on throughout the day — from invasive spe- ace up those hiking boots cies removal to clearing of and come on down. The pathways. The activities at L Mason Neck are part of some American Hiking Society is celebrating its 17th annual National 1,200 events taking place Trails Day at the Elizabeth Hartwell across the U.S. Mason Neck National Wildlife Ref- “It takes a lot of community uge in Lorton, on Saturday, June 6. volunteers to take care of our The largest nationwide trail cel- trails,” said Cohen. “It’s a great ebration in America, the event helps myth out there that hiking trails to promote healthy lifestyles, con- somehow happen, and they nect the public with trails in their somehow take care of them- communities and build partnerships selves, and that’s not the case.” Activities will take place at to protect trails. Hosted with the U.S. Fish and Mason Neck National Wildlife “What’s great about this particu- Wildlife Service/National Wild- Refuge in Lorton. lar event is there’s a whole array of life Refuge System, Bureau of activities, so everybody can find and revegetation projects, birding Land Management, National something to participate in,” said and interpretive hikes, and a handi- Park Service, Virginia State Parks and Margie Cohen, marketing director capped-accessible hike. Northern Virginia Regional Park Au- for the American Hiking Society. “It’s a great spot to come out to thority, the celebration kicks off at The event will offer a variety of be part of the kick off celebration Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High outdoor recreation experiences on for all the events around the coun- Point Road, Lorton, at 9 a.m. Go to Mason Neck including family hikes, try,” said Heather Sable, trails pro- www.AmericanHiking.org or call 301- paddle excursions, trail construction gram manager with the American 565-6704.

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Know of something missing from our “Tomorrow’s Stars,” summer George Mason University campus in Local Theater listings? Send it to The Ar- drama camp by The Little Theatre of Al- Fairfax. For more information: lington Connection and Alexandria and exandria. For children ages 5-12. Early www.theaterofthefirstamendment.org Mount Vernon Gazettes at either June offerings include a mornings-only Admission is free. [email protected] or drama camp for rising K-2nd graders. [email protected]. Mid-summer session features a two-week “Jeffrey” runs from now through Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before camp that features morning drama classes June 13 with performances Fridays and publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- and/or afternoon musical theatre instruc- Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees 917-6407. tion. Contact the theatre office weekdays at 2 p.m. A Thursday night performance at 703-683-5778, ext.2, or check for will take place on June 11, at 8 p.m. All classes on the web site: http:// performances will be held at the Gunston Ongoing Events www.thelittletheatre.com. Arts Center - Theater One, located at 2700 S. Lang Street in Arlington. Tickets are See “Rosa de Dos Aromas (Two- Port City Playhouse presents “The $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and Scented Rose)” at Gunston Arts Center, Curious Savage” from now through juniors. Seating is general admission; 2700 S. Lang St., from now through June June 14 at Lee Center for the Performing Tickets are available online for pre-pur- 13. $25/person; $20/student, senior. Visit Arts, 1108 Jefferson St. Shows are Tues- chase at www.DominionStage.org. www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548- days, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Reservations can be made online or by 3092. special Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Visit calling 703-683-0502. www.portcityplayhouse.com for more. “Lucy’s Playlist” will perform June See “Lincolnesque” June 4-28 at 11-14 at 8 p.m. at Signature Theatre. See “Legacy of Light” from now Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Backstage Gala is June 13. At 4200 through June 14 at Arena Stage. Tickets Run Drive. $25/person; $20/student, se- Campbell Ave., Arlington, in the Village at are $25-$66/person. Visit nior. Visit www.keegantheatre.com for Shirlington. Call 703-820-9771 or www.arenastage.org or 202-488-3300. more. Enjoy a Cozy Candlelit Dinner www.ticketmaster.com. Signature Theatre presents Partial Auditions for “Beauty & the “The Finest Lebanese Cuisine” The Providence Players of Eclipse, a rock song cycle by Matt Conner Beast” June 9-10, from 7-9 p.m. at Tho- directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, mas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Carryout, catering & delivering available Fairfax will be performing their final production of the 2008-2009 Season, running June 10 through 13 in Signature’s Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Teens and Family owned & operated Arthur Miller’s drama, “All My MAX Theatre. Performance dates are June adults ages 15 and older. Go to Sons,” now through June 13 at the 10 and 11 at 8:30 p.m. and June 12 and www.encorestage.org. Performance James Lee Community Center Theater. 13 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 dates: July 24-Aug. 2, Fridays at 8 p.m., It will be performed Friday and Satur- each and can be purchased at the box of- Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 day, June 5, 6, 12, 13) at 7:30 p.m. and fice or by calling Ticketmaster at p.m. Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are 703-573-SEAT (7328) or visiting $15/adults and $12/ seniors and youth. www.signature-theatre.org. Synthetic Theater 2009-10 sea- Tickets may be reserved by emailing son: ❖ [email protected] or calling Theater of the First Amendment “Dracula” directed by Paata the Providence Players Ticket line at presents the 9th Annual First Light Play Tsikurishvili, Sept. 25-Nov. 15 at the 703-425-6782. Tickets will also be avail- Discovery Program Professional Weekend Rosslyn Spectrum. ❖ 407 Cameron St. Old Town Alexandria • 703-684-9194 able at the door. The James Lee on Saturday, June 13. Featured works “Antony and Cleopatra” directed by Community Center is located at 2855 will be “The Bay of Fundy” by Sherry Paata Tsikurishvili, Jan. 28-Feb. 28, 2010, www.thepitahouse.com • Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Annandale Road, Fall Church. Go to Kramer at noon, “Refugee Blues” by at the Lansburgh Theatre;Order tickets by www.providenceplayers.org. Wendy L. Anderson at 3 p.m., and “24, 7, calling 800-494-8497. Synetic Theater, 365” by Jennifer L. Nelson at 6 p.m. on the 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. The Royal Restaurant (now smoke free) “What’s for Dinner?!” “Me You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. and My In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Dad” some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. To honor dad on Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots Monday - Kids Night of you with your dad and The Gazette Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. Packet will publish them in our Father’s Tuesday - Greek Night Day issue. Be sure to Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, include some informa- Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! tion about what’s going on in the photo, Wednesday - All American Night plus your name and phone number and Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham town of residence. 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From Page 13 Alexandria. Jewelry designer Jen Judd will instruct students to re-fashion their broken or outdated beaded jewelry. Details, directions and online registration at www.thedelrayartisans.org or contact Theresa Kulstad at 703-283-0399 or [email protected]. SATURDAY/JUNE 13 Break A Board-a-Thon. Noon. Virginia Martial Arts Institute fund- raiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At the Virginia Martial Arts Institute. Sacramento Community Day Celebration. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live entertainment, resources and giveaways, contests and family games. UCM Sacramento Neighborhood Center, 8792 E. Sacramento Drive, Alexandria. Call 703-619-2964. Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Anthony T. Lane Elementary THE CARLIN School, 7137 Beulah St. Hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees. Free. Visit www.alexjaycees.org for more. The Best in Senior Living Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Starting at 55 years Friends Book Sale. Kingstowne Offering Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, • Rents Starting at $950 Alexandria, 703-339-4610. • All Utilities Included Elixirs and Edibles. 7-10 p.m. The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary • And Just Two Blocks from Ballston Metro Museum is hosting “An Evening of • Frost-Free Refrigerator Elixirs and Edibles,” a benefit • Underground Garage Parking inspired by herbs and spices. • Spacious Kitchens and Bathrooms Reservations are available online at • Wellness Programs www.apothecarymuseum.org or 703- 838-3852. Tickets range from $75 to • Full-Time Social Services Coordinator $1,000, depending on sponsorship • Prices are Subject to Change level. 703-243-4300 SUNDAY/JUNE 14 Call Today River Farm Community Green 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22203 Event. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. At AHS River Farm, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, on the Potomac River. $10/adults; $5 children 3-12. Call Sharon Grant at 703-768-5700, ext. 116 or email [email protected]. OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE Exhibit space available. Jazz Concert. The Committee for Jazz COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT at Meade featured artist will be the Marshall Keys Group. At Meade Church, 322 N Alfred St, Alexandria. $15. Light refreshments will be served. Bon Voyage Concert. 3 p.m. Adult Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, directed by Douglas A. Beck, organist-choirmaster. Free. At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria. Call 703-549- 3312. Music Performance. 3 p.m. at St. Old Town’s most authentic country Paul’s Old Town, 228 S. Pitt St. Hear the St. Paul’s Choir. Free. Donations French restaurant since 1983 accepted. Community Green. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The American Horticultural Society headquarters at River Farm in Summer Specials Alexandria. Guest speakers and exhibitors include: Brent Heath of Brent & Becky’s Bulbs; wildlife photographer Don Chernoff of DC Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse Wild; Joe Keyser of the GreenMan radio show; children’s gardening Frog Legs • Beef Wellington expert Norm Lownds from Michigan State University’s 4-H Children’s • Coq au Vin Garden; and sustainable gardening coach Susan Harris. Admission is • Soft Shell Crabs $10 per adult ($8 for AHS members) and $5 per child aged 3 to 12 (under • Cold Salmon Platter 3 are free).For more information, call (703) 768-5700 ext. 112 or visit the • Chef Specials AHS web site at http:// www.ahs.org/river_farm/09/ community_green.htm. Washington Revels Summer Solstice Festival Day. 1 p.m. Spend the day singing, dancing and 127 N. Washington St., Old Town picnicking with the Washington Revels. Those wanting to perform may sing in 703-548-4661 the chorus, act in a mummers’ play, learn and do a Morris dance, or play in Smoke-Free Restaurant the band. Festival Day “Mini-Revels” performance at 5:30 p.m. At Fort Hunt www. Park. Go to www.revelsdc.org or call lerefugealexandria.com 301-587-3835. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 21 Letters ALEXANDRIA BASEBALL From Page 12 suitable for development at the Perhaps you are thinking that IS BACK! that within half a mile of any densities needed for a swap? Even there is no development planned metro stop density should be con- at half the density transferred from adjacent to the Braddock Metro. OPENING NIGHT centrated in order to minimize the Landbay L a wall of mid-rises That would not be the case. The use of cars. Landbay L is almost a would enclose the school. Pres- approved Braddock Metro Neigh- FRIDAY, JUNE 5 textbook example of a model ently these fields are the ones most borhood Plan has quite a lot of metro stop development area: it is used by GW, and also by the larger development. In addition, a plan an easy walk to the Braddock community, i.e. the Second Annual for redevelopment of the strip mall Metro, Giant, CVS, Gold Crust Bak- Mayor’s Cup Rugby Challenge containing the 7-11 across the ery, the Y, and bus stops. So it was Match held there this past week- street from the Braddock Fields a surprise when the idea was put end. The only other open space at should come forth within the year. forth by several citizens that per- GW, close to the gym, for a playing On June 9 a proposal by Plan- haps a “swap” could occur that field would be the parking lot be- ning & Zoning to add a study of would transfer the density to an- hind the school. It has been sug- Braddock Fields/Landbay L will other piece of land leaving gested that parking could be un- come before Council. Extra fund- Landbay L as open space for a park derground. Is that really appropri- ing is needed to add this study to or playing fields, etc. across from ate at a middle school? Any other P & Z’s work load. In the present Simpson Field and other future area for a field for the school be- climate of reduced monetary re- playing fields. The desire for more gins to be too far and therefore eats sources why would you spend time public open space is one into the time allotted for physical and money studying a plan that is Alexandrians have always sup- education classes. Why do the pro- both unlikely and unsuitable? Just ported, but within the half mile ponents of the “swap” only focus say no to the funding for this study. “walkshed” to the Metro? The land on the fields on Braddock Road Marguerite L. Lang Wooden Bat Collegiate Baseball is back proposed as suitable for a “swap” and not those on the other side of President, Rosemont Citizens was the playing fields belonging to the school, on East Glendale, closer Association in Alexandria for our second season. GW Middle School along Braddock to Landbay L? Very Curious. Road. The obvious advantage At the last Potomac Yard Plan- Candidate would be their even closer prox- ning Advisory Group meeting, the Who Can Win Opening Night Special Pre-game imity to Braddock Metro, but not owner of Landbay L said in no To the Editor: Ceremony at 6:30 P.M. to dedicate to any grocery store, pharmacy, etc. uncertain terms that he was not Granted that presently the interested in a “swap.” Folks from I urge all Virginia Democrats to the field to former Alexandria Braddock Fields are open space the City’s Planning & Zoning staff vote for Creigh Deeds in the gu- Mayor Frank E. Mann. adjacent to a metro stop, but it is were unwilling to take him seri- bernatorial primary on June 9. open space adjacent to a middle ously, even though he continued State Sen. Deeds, a life-long Vir- school. to insist that he desired to build ginia resident who represents the Lisa Miller of State Farm Insurance, Are the Braddock Fields really on Landbay L. Why? Very curious. 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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No JJ021083-07-00 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 HOA Embezzler, Attempted Murderer Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court From Page 1 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Road, before crashing into a traf- in prison and ordered that he pay FERNANDO DANIEL RIVAS bullet wounds have robbed his fic control box in front of the more than $1.2 million in restitu- The object of this suit is to: Approve the permanency plan submitted by strength. Springfield Shopping Mall. tion as well as $775,272 to the IRS Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- “I used to be able to bench a rental rights of the unknown father of Fernando “The defendant got out of the for tax evasion. Rivas, born to Ninfa Rivas on 7/22/2001, and to house, now I can hardly carry my vehicle with the firearm in hand,” Koger’s emotional problems es- give the right to the Alexandria Department of Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Human Services to place the child for adoption. book bag,” he said, explaining how Groner testified in earlier case calated as he tried to provide a Old & Historic Alexandria District It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown fa- he lost most of his clientele and hearings. ‘I said, ‘Drop the gun, lavish lifestyle for his wife, his de- ther, appear at the above named Court and pro- LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING tect his or her interests on or earns 75 percent less income than drop the gun,’ over and over fense attorney said. before 7/24/2009 at 9:30am ======in 2008. again.” “Mr. Koger’s actions were ulti- ======More than 100 people visited When Koger fired his weapon, mately derived not from pure A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria ORDER OF PUBLICATION Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- Case No JJ021083-06-00 Gerdak at the hospital the day af- Groner and Washington Metro- greed, but rather as a result of his DAY, JUNE 17, 2009 beginning at 7:30 PM in Commonwealth of Virginia Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, VA. CODE § 8.01-316 ter Koger shot him. Recently, he politan Area Transit Authority Po- severely deteriorated mental- 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic returned for one of his many fol- on the following applications: Relations District Court lice officers shot back, hitting health state coupled with an un- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re low-up procedures at the hospital Koger in the mid-section. healthy need to provide for his CASE BAR2009-0016 FERNANDO DANIEL RIVAS for surgery to remove a bullet from Request for approval of alterations at 117 S. The object of this suit is to: Police found two additional re- wife,” said Peter D. Greenspun, at Lee St, zoned RM Residential. Approve the permanency plan submitted by his spine. volvers and more ammunition in Koger’s sentencing in federal APPLICANT: Ken & Esther Carpi Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- rental rights of Raul Rivas and to give the right Gerdak said he thought of his Koger’s Jeep. court. Untreated mental health CASE BAR2009-0035 to the Alexandria Department of Human Serv- parents as he lay on the cold wet “As I sit here in the courtroom challenges included Koger’s bipo- Request for approval of alterations and a waiver ices to place the child for adoption. of HVAC screening It is ORDERED that the defendant Raul Rivas, street with Duke, thinking he and and see all the people who were lar disorder, alcohol dependence, requirement at 202 Duke St, zoned RM Resi- appear at the above named Court and protect dential. his or her interests on or before 7/24/2009 at Duke were going to die. affected, it’s overwhelming,” said bulimia nervosa and borderline APPLICANT: Ken Carpi 9:30am “Can you imagine getting a Metro Transit Officer Gary Taylor. personality disorders. CASE BAR2009-0084 phone call at four in the morning, “Our lives were irreversibly “No one had any idea of the Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- ORDER OF PUBLICATION tion at 513 Duke Street, zoned RM Residential. Case No JJ021082-06-00 ‘Your son’s been shot four times in changed that night. depths of his emotional problems APPLICANT: Dominion Design Associates, LLC Commonwealth of Virginia By Dennis Powell VA. CODE § 8.01-316 the spine, stomach, leg and chest,’ Officer Heidi Rivas, a single because emotional issues weren’t Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic and seeing him in the hospital on mother of an 8-year-old son, re- discussed in that family,” said CASE BAR2009-0085 Relations District Court machines and wondering if he’s Request for approval of addition/alterations at Commonwealth of Virginia, in re members thinking her son would Anita Boss, a forensic psychologist 513 Duke Street, zoned RM Residential. DAVID E. SAUZO going to walk again,” said Gerdak. be without his mother. who testified last Thursday. “His APPLICANT: Dominion Design Associates, LLC The object of this suit is to: By Dennis Powell Approve the permanency plan submitted by “No one should have a right to take “It’s made me very alert and cau- mental state was in a severe down- Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- rental rights of Cesar Sauzo and to give the your life but God. I think Mr. Koger tious. I feel like I’m on duty, 24/7 ward spiral in the six months pre- CASE BAR2009-0103 Request for approval of alterations at 7 Wilkes right to the Alexandria Department of Human thought he was God that night.” now, because I never know what’ll ceding this event.” Street, zoned RC Services to place the child for adoption. APPLICANT: Harry Braswell, Inc. It is ORDERED that the defendant Cesar Sau- happen at any time,” she said. Her Prosecutors from Fairfax County zo, appear at the above named Court and pro- THE TWO MEN weren’t Koger’s own mother asked her to quit her and Alexandria City spoke last CASE BAR2009-0104 tect his or her interests on or before 7/24/2009 Request for approval of alterations at 415 Wolfe at 9:30am first victims on Feb. 2, 2008. job, she said. Thursday. “Our purpose is to es- Street, zoned RM Residential. Shortly before in the City of Al- APPLICANT: Stephanie Dimond ORDER OF PUBLICATION Metropolitan Transit Officer tablish justice for the gaping and Case No JJ021082-07-00 exandria, Koger shot taxicab driver William Bermingham, an investi- permanent holes [Koger] inflicted CASE BAR2009-0105 Commonwealth of Virginia Request for approval of new construction at VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Bereket Tewelda, 36, who was gator, was formerly trained for on the lives of innocent victims,” 1221 Prince Street, zoned CL Commercial. Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic stopped at a traffic light at Semi- combat as a Marine sergeant, he said Randy Sengel, Alexandria APPLICANT: Matthew J Newton Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re nary Road and North Beauregard said. Commonwealth’s Attorney. CASE BAR2009-0106 DAVID E. SAUZO Request for approval of alterations at 809 Chet- The object of this suit is to: Street. “I thought, ‘I can’t believe this is “The officers who placed their worth Place, zoned RB Residential. Approve the permanency plan submitted by Koger pulled up behind him in how I’m going to die, right here, lives on the line, and Mr. Tewelda APPLICANT: Howard Jennings Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- rental rights of unknown father of David Sauzo, a 1990 Jeep Cherokee, got out of right now,’ and I thought about the and the others who were injured CASE BAR2009-0107 born to Ninfa Rivas on 6/10/2007 and to give his car, walked to the taxi driver’s Request for approval of alterations at 425 N. the right to the Alexandria Department of chief telling my then fiancé that I by his rampage, those are the ones Columbus Street, zoned RM Residential. Human Services to place the child for adoption. window, and fired several shots at was dead,” said Bermingham. who need a sense of hope,” said APPLICANT: Deborah Dittmann It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown father appear at the above named Court and the driver, a man he didn’t know. Sengel. “We need them to walk out Information about the above item(s) may be protect his or her interests on or before Tewelda still feels pain, can’t sit obtained from the Department of 7/24/2009 at 9:30am KOGER EMBEZZLED $3 million of this courtroom with a sense of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, for more than an hour or stand from 400 homeowner associations value and respect.” Room 2100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) 838-4666 Obituary more than a half-hour at a time using 140-bank wire transfers be- Full recoveries won’t happen, Jill Pfeifer and has more than $170,000 of fore the shooting spree. said Casey M. Lingan, Fairfax On May 30, 2009 in Arlington, VA at the age of outstanding medical bills. Tewelda Koger was the former chief fi- County Deputy Commonwealth’s “forever 39”. She was preceded in death by her ORDER OF PUBLICATION son, Thomas Bothwell and brother, John has trouble supporting his family Case No JJ019662-06-00 nancial officer of his father’s real Attorney. Schrote. She is survived by her loving husband Commonwealth of Virginia now, he testified. of 31 years, Eugene Pfeifer; daughter Maria estate management firm, Koger “The emotional effects struck as VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Bothwell (Jeff Kline); step-son Chris Pfeifer Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Thacher sentenced Koger Thurs- Management Group, which filed deep as the bullets that struck their (Daniela Spigai Pfeifer); step-daughter Laura Relations District Court Pfeifer (Edgar Fields); daughter-in-law Laurie day to serve 66 years in prison for for bankruptcy in July 2007. bodies and also derailed the Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Bothwell. She also leaves her grandchildren CHRISTON WILSON three counts of malicious wound- Amelia, Max, Jackie, Lily, Zane, and Marc; KMG collected homeowner as- dreams of these families forever,” The object of this suit is to: brother Joe Schrote; sister Jane Ragazino; her Approve the foster care plan submitted by the ing, three counts of the attempted sociation dues and provided a va- he said. “The crimes prove he’s niece and nephews Gretchen, Jim and Eric; and Alexandria Department of Human Services, to loyal companion Abigail Adams VIII. A memori- capital murder of three police of- riety of financial and maintenance capable of murdering people, not terminate the residual parental rights of the un- al service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2009 known father, and to give the right to Alexandria ficers and two counts of use of a services for homeowners associa- just one, but six. That’s a person at 11:00 a.m. at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, DHS to place the child, Criston Wilson, DOB, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302. firearm during the commission of 3/14/08, for adoption. tions with 70,000 members in Vir- who can’t be allowed out in soci- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a felony. ginia. HOAs in virtually every part ety.” father appear at the above named Court and Donor Services, https://www.leukemia-lympho- protect his or her interests on or before “Koger planned, prepared and of Northern Virginia were affected Crying, Koger apologized to the ma.org/all_donate?item_id=8072 P.O. Box 7/10/2009 at 9:00am armed himself and set about to including in Ashburn, Chantilly, law enforcement officers and the 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 www.everlyfuneralhomes.com cause harm, death and devasta- Arlington, Burke, Springfield, civilians he injured. Koger said he tion. What makes it worse is he McLean, Reston, Herndon and Al- has no recollection about what ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No JJ029071-05-00 Case No JJ010206-08-00 had no specific target, but ran- exandria, among others. happened. Commonwealth of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia domly selected his victims,” the VA. CODE § 8.01-316 VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Robert Koger, the father, re- “I’ve learned piecemeal over the Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic judge said. “It’s a miracle they sur- ported to Fairfax City Police in past year what happened, and I’m Relations District Court Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Commonwealth of Virginia, in re vived. They survived to endure a November 2006 that he believed horrified,” he said. “I’m extremely ALBERT WILSON NIKKE WILSON life of pain and multiple disabili- his son had embezzled $800,000, sorry, if I could take it all back, I The object of this suit is to: The object of this suit is to: Approve the foster care plan submitted by the Approve the foster care plan submitted by the ties.” kicking off the investigation. would. I feel horrible, the pain I Alexandria Department of Human Services, to Alexandria Department of Human Services, to terminate the residual parental rights of the fa- terminate the residual parental rights of OTIS Virginia State Trooper Jonathan Last February, U.S. District Court caused is remarkable.” ther, and to give the right to Alexandria DHS to WILLIAMS and to give the right to Alexandria M. Groner pursued Koger after Judge Leonie M. Brinkema sen- But Judge Thacher rejected place the child, ALBERT WILSON, DOB, DHS to place the child, NIKKE WILSON, DOB, 11/06/97, for adoption. 10/22/96, for adoption. Koger shot his first three victims. tenced Koger, who pleaded guilty Koger’s claim that he doesn’t re- It is ORDERED that the defendant OCTAVIO It is ORDERED that the defendant OTIS Koger drove up to 80 miles per ALMANZAR appear at the above named Court WILLIAMS appear at the above named Court in November to wire fraud and member. “While convenient, it’s and protect his or her interests on or before and protect his or her interests on or before hour to elude police on Franconia income tax invasion, to 66 months just not credible,” he said. 7/10/2009 at 9:00am 7/10/2009 at 9:00am www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 23 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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From Page 22 Democrats must be realistic about blow to the benefits of diversity on south-central area of the state, selecting a candidate who can win Council. has served effectively in the Gen- state-wide in the November gen- ❖ The discussion of city con- eral Assembly for nearly two de- eral election. Creigh Deeds can cerns in November may well be cades, including working closely win state-wide. Second, they must overwhelmed by the attention with Governors Warner and Kaine elect a Governor who has the re- given to national and state candi- for the last eight years. As a prac- spect and cooperation of the Vir- dates, greatly diminishing the dia- tical legislator, Senator Deeds has ginia General Assembly and who logue so important to maintaining demonstrated leadership in ad- will be able to govern effectively a consensus and sense of commu- dressing problems through state- from day one. Creigh Deeds is the nity in Alexandria. wide consensus building and is in leader who can govern. Creigh ❖ Voting in November may en- a unique position to persuade ru- Deeds can win; Creigh Deeds can courage factional voting (party ral legislators to support a trans- govern. Please give him your vote line voting) for local offices rather portation funding plan. He is in on June 9. than voting for each candidate on step with progressive thought on Carolyn Merck his or her individual merits. such issues as clean energy, land Alexandria The public policy choice is conservation, and limits on gun whether the City is better served sales; he respects a woman’s right (i) by individuals elected when the to choose. Mr. Deeds’ priorities are What’s Best full attention is upon local matters transportation, education, green For Elections and the individual merits of the jobs, and alternative energy re- candidates, or (ii)in November for search. In the state Senate, Creigh To the Editor: national or state elections when Deeds has stood with Northern The proposal to change local the local matters will be sup- Virginia when it mattered most. elections from May to November pressed and factional voting may $50 OFF Because of his exemplary ability may place partisan advantage over determine the outcome but larger Registration Fee the best forum for dialogue on city to do the right thing for Northern participation may be achieved. It Family Virginia and the state as a whole, issues and selection of the best is a valid policy debate but one people to serve on Council. Registration the Washington Post recently en- appropriate for the new Council Available dorsed him to be our nominee. His It is, in my view wrong, to make and if they consider it appropri- supporters include state senators any change now for the following ate a referendum upon which the Dick Saslaw, Chap Peterson, Mary reasons: electorate will decide. ❖ Margaret Whipple, and Janet A decision by a lame duck Howell, as well as former U.S. Rep. Council on June 13 may be per- Carlyle C (“Connie”) Ring Leslie Byrne. ceived as retribution for the elec- Former Councilman (1979-88) This election is about winning torate selecting three new mem- Former School Board member and governing. First, Virginia bers of Council on May 5 and as a (1969-78)

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 27 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Mayor’s Cup Shines Light on Rugby All-star teams from Alexandria team and Potomac Athletic Club, the event was a “learning experience,” with Alexandria and the favored Dundee contingent winning in Scotland compete in a landslide, 76-0. FOR THIS YEAR’S event, the Dundee second annual event. team arrived on Monday, May 25, and played their first match with the Alexan- By Maham Khan dria Select XV last Wednesday, winning 28- Gazette 7. Besides the games, the players visited Washington and met Euille. t’s a time honored sporting tradition “The mayor came across as very passion- within the European roots of rugby: ate about the city [and its relation with IAfter two teams spend several hours Dundee],” said Wilson “It’s a very nice city. walloping each other football-style It’s got a nice, quiet feel to it.” without pads, they share a pint of beer at a The 10-hour event also included four local watering hole where singing and games besides the main event, a youth drinking tend to break down any remain- rugby clinic, VIP luncheon, and an after ing ill will from the day’s events. match social. The clinic was attended by So in line with that thinking, Dundee Se- about 30 youngsters. Non-contact rugby is lect XV coach Shannon Wilson of Scotland, offered at Cora Kelly and Mount Vernon in town for the second annual Mayor’s Cup Elementary Schools, introducing many stu- Challenge last weekend, had this message dents to the game and to Saturday’s event. for his friendly hosts in the Alexandria area. Kelly Cheeks, mother of 11-year old par- “Put this one out for the local ladies,” said ticipant, Juwan Burns, said they chose Wilson. “If you see some [good looking rugby simply because it was different. “My guys] in kilts running around, let them kids are football and basketball kids. And know the Dundee Rugby Team’s here.” two of them are into soccer and I wanted The Lord Provost of Dundee’s Select XV something different for my eleven year old.” rugby team ended their-long visit to Alexan- As for safety concerns, she added that dria with the Mayor’s Cup Challenge match since the game is non-contact at this level, on Saturday, May 30, at George Washington it’s perfect for kids to get started. Other

Middle School in front of a crowd of about Photo by parents also supported the idea that despite 250 people. They proved to be much more popular assumptions, the rules are there to than just “good looking guys in kilts,” win- make sure it’s a clean, fair game. ning the contest, 21-7, against the Mayor of One youth clinic participant, Connor Alexandria’s Select XV. Both teams had been KrafftLouise Collett, 14, said that the clinic was really chosen from the best players of the many helpful, especially before the summer sea- local clubs in Alexandria and Dundee, Scot- son starts. He plays for the Fort Hunt Rugby land, making the match one of the highest Club in Fairfax County and hopes his coach quality games in the Washington, D.C. area. can start a rugby team at West Potomac

/ Gazette “We knew it was gonna be tough,” said High School eventually. Wilson. “It was our defense in the second “It’s one of the only games I am really half that won us the game.” passionate about,” he said Alexandria and Dundee have been sister But despite a large crowd, the event was cities since 1974 as a way of improving in- Players from the Dundee Select XV rugby team attempt help one of their mostly limited to people already interested ternational ties. The first Mayor’s Cup match teammates sky for the ball during last Saturday’s Mayor’s Cup at George in the game. “I would like to see more rugby was held in August 2008 in Dundee, com- Washington Middle School. When a ball goes out-of-bounds in rugby, a programs and clubs in the area,” said Cheeks. missioned by Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille. player must throw the ball into the air and the two teams battle for it “If it wasn’t for the flyer coming home from According to Jim Canny, flanker from the again using any means, including the support of others. school, I wouldn’t have known about it.”

Sports Briefs Photo by petition. Asonye came in 33rd with a time of State Track Results 11.36 seconds. Sportsman’s Club

The VHSL AAA State Outdoor Track and Field Champi- In field events, senior Marc Grosser took Louise Krafft Awards onships were held in Newport News, Va. this past week- 16th place in both the triple jump and high end and, no surprise, T.C. Williams star Tynita Butts jump competitions, while senior Latona On May 20, the Alexandria Sportman’s th emerged with another state title in the girls’ high jump. Jackson finished in 16th place in the discus Club held its 54 annual awards banquet The East Carolina bound athlete jumped 5-feet-10 inches throw. Senior Zachary Goehler took 19th celebrating the achievements and prowess to capture the state crown — her second consecutive state place with a throw of more than 134 feet in / Gazette Packet of those on the Alexandria high school title in the high jump — over Pearl Bickersteth of Potomac the boys’ discus throw. sports scene. Bishop Ireton athletic direc- High School. She also took home the national indoor title tor Williams Simmons took home Sports- in the high jump this past winter. Butts finished a disap- Episcopal boys’ soccer man of the Year honors, while Episcopal pointing 22nd in the long jump. Her win in the high jump Swim Results coach Rick Wilcox was High School boys’ soccer coach Rick Wilcox helped the Titan girls’ to a 21st place finish in the team The NVSL summer swim season is right named Alexandria was named coach of the year after leading competition. The boys’ team came in 35th place. around the corner and the Gazette Packet coach of the year by the Maroon to an undefeated season and a Other notable performances by T.C. Williams athletes doesn’t want any child’s prowess in the pool the Alexandria VISAA state title this past fall. came from the Titan boys’ 4x100-meter relay team, which to go unnoticed. To have swim team’s re- Sportman’s Club two In addition, the club once again handed took fourth place in the state. The team consisted of se- sults posted in the Gazette Packet each week, weeks ago after lead- out four $2,500 scholarships to Alexandria niors Rushane Wilson and Reward Asonye and juniors contact sports editor Mark Giannotto at ing the Maroon to an high school seniors. The recipients of this Cortez Taylor and Ayolesi Coker. Wilson and Taylor fin- [email protected]. undefeated state title ished 20th and 21st, respectively, in the 100-meter dash com- this past fall. See Sports Briefs, Page 30 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 29 Sports Briefs

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year’s scholarships were Zachary Goehler and Danielle Thomas of T.C. Williams (TCW), Yao Sithole of Epis- copal (EHS), and CK Kraft of Bishop Ireton (BI).

Winners of awards by individual sport were: Reid Photo by Nickle of EHS, cross-country; Adam Stowe of EHS, golf; Ashley Hunter of SSSAS, field hockey; Evan King of EHS, football; Kevin Otto of BI, ice hockey;

Robbie Hammer Tierra Ruffin-Pratt of TCW, girls basketball; Edward Jenkins of TCW, boys basketball; Elliott Mondragon of BI, wrestling; Theresa Dalmut of BI, volleyball; Jessie Coffield of SSSAS, girls lacrosse; Andrew Cor- dia of SSSAS, boys lacrosse; Monica Zakaria of BI,

girls tennis; Michael Parente of BI, boys tennis; John / Gazette Packet Robertson of BI, baseball; Mary Wells Ball of TCW, girls crew; Matt Schilling of TCW, boys crew; Mackenzie Soniak of BI, girls swimming; Larry Dow ALITY & REP of TCW, boys swimming; Tynita Butts of TCW, girls OR QU UTABL track; Allante Keels of EHS, boys track; Taylor N F E W Heasley of SSSAS, softball; and Given Kalipinde of OW OR KN K EHS, soccer. T.C. Williams junior Ayolesi Coker helped the Titans take fourth place in the boys’ 4x100-meter relay at last weekend’s Alexandria Aces VHSL AAA State Outdoor Track and Field The Alexandria Aces of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Colle- Championships. giate Baseball League kicks off their second season this Friday Night at Frank E. Mann Field in Four Mile SATISFYING CUSTOMERS FOR OVER 15 YEARS ers. This summer approximately 30 young men from • Residential & Commercial • Asphalt Driveways • Concrete Driveways • Parking Lots Run Park with a special dedication of the field be- all over the United States will descend upon the Al- • Patchwork/Repairs • Crack Seal/Repair • Stripping • New Construction ginning at 6:30 p.m. City of Alexandria baseball and exandria area for the summer to play baseball. From • Property Maintenance • 1-Year Warranty • Free Estimate softball players will receive free admission if they early June to early August they will play 42 games in • Second Generation Family Owned/Operated • Licensed/Insured wear their league uniform. If there’s inclement • VA Class A Contractor 60 days. A host family is only asked to provide a warm weather, the dedication will be moved to the Cora KATHMAR ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION bed and access to a washer and dryer. The Alexan- Kelly Recreation Center. Office: 703-370-3737 Mobile: 703-910-0083 dria Aces handle the rest. To volunteer as a host par- Serving All of Northern Virginia In addition, the Aces are still looking for host fami- ent/family, contact Hilary Garner at 202-216-8304 lies to house some of their out-of-town college play- or emailºHilary at [email protected]

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