PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Alexandria, VA Alexandria Permit #482 Gazette Packet Attention Postmaster: Time-sensitive material. Address Service Requested To: 1604 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 25 Cents Vol. CCXXIV, No. 27 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper July 10, 2008 Terminated T.G.I. Friday’s found guilty of discriminating against an H.I.V.-positive employee.

By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet

hortly after an employee of T.G.I. SFriday’s on King Street disclosed to his regional manager that he was

H.I.V. positive, he was fired. Company offi- Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette cials said he was terminated for signing a contract for cleaning the restrooms he was not authorized to approve, then lying about he amount of money that was involved. But the Alexandria Human Rights Commission unanimously rejected that theory, conclud- ing in a decision announced this week that James McCray was the victim of discrimi- nation according to the protections afforded to him under the Americans with Disabili- ties Act and the Human Rights Code for the city of Alexandria. “They only presented one witness as to Celebrating the Fourth the facts and circumstances in the case,” Boy Scout Pack #135 present the Colors at Rosemont’s annual Fourth of July celebration. said Andrew Rivera, a member of the com- For more photos see page 13. mission, referring to T.G.I. Friday’s claim McCray had lied about the cleaning services contract. “And in my opinion, he was not credible.” The case was presented before the com- mission in a 10-hour public hearing on May Taking on More Debt 31. After the hearing, the commission de- liberated and announced its decision in a City Council members press release issued Tuesday. According to the city’s Human Rights Code, a written approve a plan to increase decision in the case will be released before See Guilty, Page 29 the amount of money that can be borrowed. Alexandria Gazette Packet

By Michael Lee Pope bers unani- Gazette Packet mously agreed Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure to the plan. The ho should pay for the city’s debt limit, new $76-million police which is calcu- Wheadquarters? Should the lated as a per- city’s current residents centage of total shoulder the burden for a facility that won’t personal in- exist for several years? Or should come of all city Alexandria’s future residents pay for the residents, was Graph by Lawrence Foong/Connection Newspapers construction after it becomes operational? raised from According to a plan recently circulated by 3.25 percent to 4.5 percent. didn’t do enough capital construction dur- Vintage Values City Manager Jim Hartmann, budget offi- “Back in the 1980s and 1990s, the city ing that time because we were limited to cials should expect more from the city’s fu- did very little borrowing,” said Councilman the amount of money that was available in Vintage shops are a rarity in Alexandria, but they hold keys to past fads. ture residents. Last month, the city man- Tim Lovain, who advocated for raising the a given year.” Shopping, Page 3 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 1E ager recommended a proposal to increase limit when he was the chairman of the city’s By increasing the reliance on future tax the city’s debt limit, and City Council mem- budget-advisory committee. “As a result we See Borrowing, Page 29 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Mary Anne Weber News 703-917-6431 or [email protected]

John Leary Bernie Schulz Elynn Simons Marc Williams

How to Vote Absentee Meet the Candidates With the special election taking place in the dead of summer, elections officials said that he would like to see the School expect heavy absentee balloting for the Four contenders emerge in advance of the voting for the Aug. 12 balloting in District Board take a “balance of priorities” that B to fill a vacancy on the School Board Aug. 12 special election. placed a greater emphasis on low-perform- created by the departure of Claire ing students and an administration that Eberwein. The absentee ballots will be available on July 18, and the registrar’s spent more money in the classroom. office at 132 North Royal Street will By Michael Lee Pope throughout the city, ensuring a challenging “It’s not a big shocker that there’s been a accept in-person absentee ballots through Gazette Packet curriculum for every student and an increas- lot of money going into the central admin- Aug. 9. For more information, call 703- ing environmental sustainability of the istration,” said Schulz. “I’d like to see a more 838-4050 or visit alexandriavoter.org. our candidates have filed the nec school system’s facilities. He also said he responsible approach to the budget.” essary papers to stand for election would like to see more transparency in the Fin the Aug. 12 special election to governance of the school system, using the ELYNN SIMONS is a native of New York, fill the vacancy left by former ACPS television channel to broadcast com- and she has lived in Alexandria since 1973. MARC WILLIAMS is a native of School Board Chairwoman Claire Eberwein, mittee meetings. He said the board’s Web She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology Versailles, Ky., and has lived in Alexandria who stepped down last month at the end of site should feature complete documentation from American University and a master’s since 1992. He received bachelor’s degree her term as chairwoman to move out of the of all issues before the elected leaders in a degree in conflict management from George in political science from the University of country. Because the School Board seats format similar to the one used by the Alex- Mason University. Since 1990, she has op- the South and a juris doctorate from the represent various areas of Alexandria, the andria City Council. erated a tutoring and educational consult- University of Virginia School of Law. Will- election will be restricted to the central part “We can and should do a better job in- ing business. She is also a substitute teacher iams joined the IBM Corporation 11 years of town, an area known as “District B.” To creasing transparency,” said Leary. “I think in Alexandria City Public Schools. Simons ago and served as IBM’s national-security find out if your precinct is in District B, visit we have an underutilized resource in the said that her professional background in counsel for eight years. He is currently part alexandriavoter.org. The successful candi- ACPS cable channel.” conflict management would be an impor- of IBM’s governmental programs group, date will serve an extremely brief term, with tant asset to the Alexandria School Board, and he is responsible for IBM’s global in- the May 2009 School Board election less BERNIE SCHULZ is a native of Arlington, whose members have frequently been at tellectual property policy. Last year, Will- than a year away. and he has lived in Alexandria since 2000. odds since being elected in 2005. iams helped lead the effort to expand en- He has a bachelor’s degree in political sci- “I think our schools are really the best rollment of honors classes last year and he JOHN LEARY is a sixth-generation ence from Radford University, a master of because our teachers are the best, and I said that effort should continue at the Alexandrian, graduating from T.C. Williams education from the University of South want to get that word out to Realtors,” said middle-school level. High School in 1987. He has a bachelor’s Carolina and a master of public adminis- Simons. “I would like to see people move “We should continue to look at expand- degree in government and international tration from the Maxwell School of Citizen- here because of our schools.” ing the number of children given the op- studies from the University of South Caro- ship and Public Affairs at Syracuse Univer- Simons said that too much money is go- portunity to take Algebra in the eighth grade lina. Returning to Alexandria after college, sity. Professionally, he serves as a special ing into central administration and not and prepare them to do that in the lower Leary spent seven years of his professional assistant to the vice president of campus life enough is going into the classroom. Yet she grades,” said Williams. “I believe in the abil- career as the director of political and at American University. Schulz said his ex- said it was difficult to get a grasp of the ity of our students to do that work.” grassroots membership at the American perience as a university administrator has problem because the administration’s bud- Williams said he would like to see the Medical Association, and he is currently a given him an important perspective on the get document was poorly organized, mak- system hire more science teachers, citing vice president at Goddard Claussen, an ad- value of public high-school education. ing it difficult to follow the money. As a re- George Mason Elementary School as an vocacy communications firm. Leary said “Currently, no one on the board has a sult, she said, increasing the transparency example of a school that does not currently that his background as a product of the city’s university perspective,” said Schulz. “With of the city’s budget would be a priority for have a science teacher. He said he would public-school system gives him a long-term my professional background as a university her campaign. She also said she would like also like to see small class sizes maintained, perspective on the issues confronting the administrator, I know what it’s going to take to raise the level of achievement for the city a goal that is widely shared by administra- city. for Alexandria’s students to get into college schools, starting with an increase in the tors and community members. He also said “There is a perception among some par- and to graduate.” number of students who take Algebra in the he would like to use his position on the ents that the curriculum is not challenging Schulz said that the current School Board eighth grade. School Board to take a look at nutrition in to some students,” said Leary. “We need a has been distracted recently by narrow is- “Right now, the tendency is that only cer- the schools. greater emphasis on differentiation of in- sues, taking a micromanaging approach. He tain groups are encouraged to take Algebra “A lot of kids are having two meals a day struction.” said he would like to broaden the perspec- in the eighth grade,” she said. “But I would at school,” he said. “I’d like to take a look Leary said his campaign will advocate for tive into a more strategic view that would like to see all students actively encouraged at the food service to make sure those meals small class sizes, consistency of instruction set a clear vision for administrators. Schulz to take Algebra in the eighth grade.” are as nutritious as they can be.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 3 News Mirant Agrees To Pay $52,000 Fine Violations cover plant 2007. At that time the plant was operating under the direction of PJM Interconnection, emissions and dust a regional transmission organization, and in accordance with U.S. Department of En- from coal pile ergy orders, according to the Consent Or- der. By Chuck Hagee However, during that operation the plant Gazette Packet committed several violations, according to the Air Board’s findings: ix days prior to the landmark agree- “A fence-line ambient air monitor on ment between Mirant Mid-Atlantic Mirant’s property detected increased levels SCorporation and the City of Alex- of sulfur dioxide” and “Mirant did not have andria calling for Mirant’s estab- written procedures and training records that lishment of a $34 million escrow account demonstrated the plant operated in a man- to deal with air pollution concerns at the ner consistent with minimizing air emis- company’s Potomac River Generating Sta- sions.” tion in north Old Town, the company DEQ’s staff, on several unannounced vis- agreed to a fine of $52,000 imposed by the its to the plant between February 23, 2007 State Air Pollution Control Board pertain- and February 13, 2008, also found a series ing to a violation dating back to February of procedural and operating violations that 23, 2007. resulted in the Department’s issuance of a That enforcement action consent order Notice of Violation to Mirant citing the fol- was agreed to and signed by Robert Driscoll, lowing: president, Mirant Mid-Atlantic, on June 25, “Failure to maintain and operate the One of the primary violations cited in the were “not properly” secured for approxi- and Thomas A. Faha, regional director, Vir- Plant and associated air pollution control Consent Order had nothing to do with emis- mately 170 feet. DEQ determined that con- ginia Department of Environmental Qual- equipment ... in a manner consistent with sions from the plant but rather with main- stituted an “unsatisfactory condition” and ity, on July 2. Mirant has 30 days to pay the air pollution control practices for minimiz- tenance of the coal pile that occupies a large “a violation of the Plant’s obligation to op- fine and 90 days to meet the provisions of ing air emissions. area just inside the plant’s main gate. It is erate in accordance with air pollution con- that order. . “Failure to notify the Board no later than required to be secured in such a way as to trol practices for minimizing air emissions.” Imposition of the fine stems from Mirant’s four daytime business hours after a mal- prevent coal dust from getting into the On a February 13, 2007 unannounced actions in supplying power during a “sched- function is discovered. air.During a January 30, 2008 surprise visit reinspection trip, DEQ personnel discovered uled outage of an electrical transmission . “Failure to submit a written report to by DEQ staff they discovered the the windscreen remained unrepaired. Fi- line serving Washington, DC” beginning the Board when the breakdown was ex- windscreens on the coal pile, designed to nally, on February 16 Mirant notified DEQ February 19, 2007 and ending March 6, pected to exist for 30 days or more.” prevent wind erosion and suppress dust, that the windscreen had been repaired. ACVA Marketing To Budget Conscious Tourists By Chuck Hagee added new hotels and upgraded existing Gazette properties, according to Brown. ACVA’s $150,000 summer marketing cam- s “Staycations” gain popularity with paign, “Getaway with More Fun!,” targets Aevery penny’s increase in gasoline, value-conscious travelers by featuring a $25 coupled with escalating costs of just gift card and more than $600 in value re- about everything else, the forecast for long deemable coupons honored at attractions, distance tourism seems to drop exponen- restaurants and shops throughout the city. tially. So what’s a City like Alexandria, with The gift card and coupons are available with so many of its financial eggs in the tourism every two-night stay at a participating Al- basket, to do? exandria hotel through Labor Day weekend. The Alexandria Convention and Visitors It must be booked through Association (ACVA) thinks it has found part VisitAlexandriaVa.com. Advertisements pro- of the answer with its newly launched mar- moting the offer appear online at the New keting campaign to attract visitors to the York Times, Travelocity and Google websites city this summer and offset predictions of a and through the NY Times Great Getaway weak travel season. Tourism spending in E-Blast. Alexandria contributes an estimated $18 The Travel Industry Association (TIA) re- million in revenue to the local economy, ported a six percent increase in the Travel according to ACVA. Price Index this past April compared to the “Alexandria’s charming streets, unique same period a year ago. Airfares and the shops and trendy restaurants offer a great price of gasoline are the primary fun time escape for time-crunched travelers. This grinchs. Those two factors alone have in- promotion helps visitors get away for more creased 10.1 percent and 21.1 percent re- fun with less cost. The promotion encour- spectively over the same period in 2007. ages tourism in Alexandria by helping trav- To further enhance Alexandria’s appeal, elers defray some of the increased trans- ACVA has entered into a collaboration with portation costs,” said Stephanie Brown, the online travel company Travelocity. ACVA president and CEO, ACVA. has added Travelocity’s booking engine to This summer’s promotion complements www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com. Gift cards and coupons offered by ACVA to tourists. ACVA’s spring marketing campaign, which This will enable potential Alexandria visi- doubled visits to VisitAlexandriaVA.com, tors to search for and book flights, car rent- adding to this new service. city. We believe this arrangement will add and a $180 million investment by als, and hotel rooms all through the “ACVA is excited to work with Travelocity visibility to Alexandria and our many offer- Alexandria’s tourism industry which has internet. ACVA expects to be constantly in an effort to better serve visitors to the ings and historic attractions,” Brown said.

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News SUP Process Reduction Recommended eliminating SUP approval for a variety land as allowing small businesses to grow and May, the amendment for approval of new Small Business uses, changing them to either a permitted expand “without having to go through a full or expanded restaurants would provide: Task Force recom- use or administrative SUP uses. The later hearing process.” Automatically permit them within a would be solely in the hands of the Plan- The Committee memo further stated, “We shopping center, hotel, industrial or flex mendations prevail. ning & Zoning Department staff, thereby believe the proposed changes will improve space center eliminating the need for a public hearing the environment for small businesses and The need for an Administrative SUP only before the Planning Commission. will encourage them to locate in the City. in all other locations, subject to neighbor- By Chuck Hagee The change was originally Recommended We also believe that these changes will en- hood standards Gazette Packet by the Small Business Task Force to City hance the quality of life in the City for busi- SUP requirements would remain un- Council in June 2007 as a way to ease the nesses and residents alike,” changed for restaurant applicants that do lthough the Alexandria Planning perceived burden on small business entre- It was that “quality of life” assessment that not meet Administrative SUP guidelines Commission recommended its preneurs of going through the detail ori- has drawn the greatest criticism of the pro- Aapproval by a 6 to 0 vote, the ented SUP public hearing process. This ab- posed change to the SUP process. Many STAFF NOTED that SUP’s have been part text amendment to the City’s breviated process was also “strongly” en- view the traditional process as critical to of the zoning ordinance since the early Zoning Ordinance eliminating the require- dorsed by the Economic Sustainability maintaining Alexandria’s ambiance, par- 1930’s. Today’s SUP process came into be- ment for public hearings when considering Implementation Monitoring Committee. ticularly in the historic districts. ing in the early 1950’s. The 1992 Zoning many Special Use Permit (SUP) requests, In a memorandum dated June 16 to the During the Commission’s May meeting, Ordinance revisions “relied heavily on the remains controversial . Planning Commission the Committee Tim Elliott, a member of Old Town Civic SUP as a discretionary mechanism,” accord- In making the second presentation of the stated, “The types of small businesses that Association’s Board of Directors and the ing to staff. revised text amendment to the Commission would be subject to the proposed zoning Small Business Task Force testified in op- By removing the necessity for a public at its July 1 meeting, Planning & Zoning changes do not warrant the degree of time position to changing the SUP process and hearing from the process the decision time Department consultant Barbara Ross said, consuming regulation that currently exists noted that he had filed “a minority report” on an applicant’s proposal would be re- “This proposal probably does not go far for those uses, with no guarantee that the to the SBTF’s recommendation several duced from an average of three months to enough to help small businesses.” However, result will be positive for the applicant.” months before their report was filed. “No three weeks, according to P&Z Deputy Di- according to many speakers at the May 6 They went on to state,”With the “by right” actual facts have been put forth that Alex- rector Richard Josephson. Planning Commission meeting, when it was location allowed for some types of small andria is unfriendly to small business,” In a 129 page memorandum to the Com- first aired, it not only goes too far but also businesses and the administrative standards Elliott said. mission detailing the changes made to the may be unnecessary and, perhaps, even identified for others, we believe that these Following the May public hearing, which amendment since the May meeting, P&Z detrimental to the city’s planning and zon- uses will have little or no impact to nearby ended in a deferral by the Commission, the Director Faroll Hamer made one final rec- ing process. communities. We also agree with the pro- text amendment was further refined par- ommendation that she emphasized was “not The proposed text amendment would posed changes to allow minor adjustments ticularly dealing with its most controver- part of the proposed legislation” but was change the long-established SUP process by to existing SUP’s.” They viewed the latter sial subject — restaurants. As presented in See change, Page 29

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Saturday July 12th 1-3 p.m. Bradlee Center King Street, just west of Quaker Lane in Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 5 People Getting to Know … William Clendaniel By Michael Lee Pope students in my first year to nearly 2,100 Gazette Packet during my last year. That was the biggest change. We used to rattle around the halls native of California, Pennsylva- there with plenty of room, but when I left nia., Williams Clendaniel is the there they were in the process of complet- Ainterim principal at T.C. Williams ing a 10-room addition. High School. After receiving a degree in elementary education from Cali- What about changes to the philoso- fornia University of Pennsylvania, phy of education during that time? Clendaniel started his career as a teacher When No Child Left Behind initially came in Prince William County as a sixth-grade into being, my initial response was that it was Photo by Social Studies and English teacher. He then a stupid idea. But it really made us pay atten- moved to Fairfax County to accept a job at tion to special education students and what

Fairview Elementary School before becom- the special-education students were learning. Robbie Hammer ing a vocational counselor at Edison High So that was the biggest thing. The other ma- School and later assistant principal of Lan- jor change during that time was the number gley High School. Since 2000, Clendaniel of Advanced Placement courses grew tremen- has been the principal at Langley, retiring dously in terms of the number of students from that position this year. Last month, he enrolled and the number of students taking was named as interim principal at T.C. Wil- A.P. exams. Now it’s not unusual for students /Connection Newspapers liams until a permanent candidate can be to take four or five A.P. exams. So I think the found to fill the position vacated by former level of achievement really did ramp itself up Principal Med Riddile. during the 12 years I was at Langley.

What attracts you to education You started at T.C. this week. administration? What’s your initial impression? Once you get a taste of leadership, it’s From what I’ve seen in the couple of days kind of in your blood — not that I consider since I’ve been here is an incredible school myself a born leader because I think that’s spirit. When look at the kids in the cafete- William Clendaniel something you learn. You get used to being ria there are lots of kids with T.C. Williams one of the decision makers. So I enjoy that T-shirts on. And a lot of the staff has a T.C. to being an interim principal? interim at T.C.? part of it. I think a particular strength I have Williams shirt of some kind. It’s not that we We have some vacancies here. Should we I’ve committed to the first of September, is to sort out issues and make good choices, didn’t have that level of spirit at Langley, put those on hold until the new principal so I’ll be here at least through July and whether that would be personnel issues or but not to the level of T.C. I still continue to comes in or do you take a chance on loos- August. The interview process and the se- whether that would be issues about the be amazed at the school spirit and the level ing some outstanding people? That’s a big lection process to find a permanent princi- operation of a school. of community commitment to the school. challenge, especially with administrative pal has started already. But I am commit- It’s something that seems to be ingrained positions. Will we end up losing out if we ted to staying here until a suitable replace- How did you see Langley changing in the community and in the school. wait? That’s the biggest challenge that I see. ment is found. So if they don’t find some- in the time you were there? one in that time, I’m not planning to run Well it grew. It went from about 1,350 What kind of challenges are unique How long do you expect to be the out of here on the first of September. Military Notes Volunteers

Marine Corps Pfc. Christo- vice, is assigned to the 29th Infantry Brigade Special Troop Brigade, Na- Send volunteer notices to Contact the SARA Program: 703-838- pher M. Counts, son of Mary J. Division, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Va. His tional Guard Station, [email protected] or 5030. and Kenneth L. Counts of Alexan- wife, Michelle, resides in Alexandria. Fredericksburg, Va., after being de- call Rebecca Halik with any questions dria, recently completed 12 weeks of The captain graduated in 1989 from ployed to an overseas forward 703-917-6407. King Street Cats needs volunteers basic training at Marine Corps Re- Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, La., operating base in support of Opera- to care for abandoned and rescued cats cruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1996 tion Iraqi Freedom. Price, a cannon SARA has a variety of different pro- and kittens in its orphanage in Old designed to challenge new Marine from Louisiana State University, Baton crewmember with two years of mili- grams: Town. Help needed with morning and recruits both physically and men- Rouge. tary service. He is the son of Andrea Adult Survivors of Childhood evening feeding/cleaning. If you love tally. K. and Eugene R. Price of Alexandria Sexual Assault: A twelve-week group cats and want to care for them while a Marine Corps Pvt. Geoffrey L. and received an associate degree in addressing issues facing adult survivors permanent home is being found, contact Army Pvt. David P. Selby has Hughes, son of Vicki L. and John V. 2006 from Norwich University, of childhood sexual abuse. All group us at 703-231-7199 or visit http:// graduated from basic combat train- Hughes of Alexandria, recently com- Northfield. members must be receiving individual kingstreetcats.org for more. ing at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. pleted 12 weeks of basic training at therapy or case management services He is the grandson of Marian Selby Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Is- Army 2nd Lt. Gabriel L. while in the group, and an assessment Doorways for Women and of Alexandria, and Catherine Barber land, S. C. LaMois has graduated from the is required. Offered winter/spring 2008. Families is seeking volunteers for its of John St., Suitland, Md. Selby is a Army Basic Officer Leader Course at Contact the SARA Program: 703-838- Safehouse domestic violence shelter 2004 graduate of Thomas Edison Alexandria resident Patricia Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. LaMois’ 5030. program. Volunteers are needed for High School, Alexandria. Bayliss Owens ’62 was awarded the parents, Loyd M. and Eve L. LaMois, Sexual Assault Survivors Sup- weekend and evening shifts and to an- Alumni Medallion from the William and live in Alexandria. In 2003, the lieu- port Group: An eight-week group for swer our 24/7 hotline. Some weekday Navy Seaman Jermie D. Har- Mary Alumni Association tenant graduated from Bishop Ireton women who were assaulted as an adult opportunities are also available. Train- ris, a 2000 graduate of West High School, Alexandria, and re- or adolescent. This group will address ing begins August-September. Call Potomac High School, recently com- Marine Corps Pvt. Taytra T. ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2007 the impact that sexual assault has had 703-522-8858 x13 or e-mail pleted U.S. Navy basic training at Todd, daughter of Georgia T. Todd of from Virginia Commonwealth Uni- on survivors’ lives. Offered winter/ [email protected]. For more Recruit Training Command, Great Alexandria, recently completed the Ma- versity. spring 2008. Contact the SARA Pro- visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer. Lakes, Ill. rine Corps Basic Enlisted Supply Course. gram: 703-838-5030. Todd is a 2006 graduate of The Potomac Navy Seaman Apprentice Creative Expression Support CrisisLink’s 24/7/365 hotline for Paul Chenevert has been pro- School of Mc Lean, and joined the Ma- Pattama M. Intavong, a 1998 Group: A support group for adult sur- the Washington Metro Region is cur- moted to the rank of captain in the rine Corps in July 2007. graduate of T. C. Williams High vivors of sexual assault or sexual abuse rently recruiting volunteers for their U.S. Army National Guard. School, recently completed U.S. that will incorporate nonverbal forms of October 2008 training. Visit Chenevert, an infantry operations Army National Guard Spec. Navy basic training at Recruit Train- expression, such as; poetry, art, www.crisislink.org, e-mail officer with 19 years of military ser- Joshua A. Price has returned to 116th ing Command, Great Lakes, Ill. journaling. This six-week group is for [email protected], or call 703- those who have previously participated 527-6016 to learn more. Volunteer for in a support group. Offered winter 2008. three hours a week.

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Michael Harlick center, head of the “Chico Project of Greater Washington,” is joined by Lisa Miller, Lizabeth Adams and Tara Blot of the Animal Welfare League as well as donors Cindy Kohler far right. and Mary Jo Bush 3rd from right during his organization’s presentation of animal resuscitation equipment to the Alexandria Fire Department. To Breathe A Sigh Of Relief

All three donors have lost pets but not in fire re- Volunteer driven lated incidents. with support from “These kits will be placed on our medic units and all EMS personnel will receive the proper training philanthropic donors. for their use. But, this is definitely a stop gap mea- Everything You Need… sure to give us extra time to get the animal to a vet- erinarian,” said Bryan Meckes, EMS supervisor, Al- By Chuck Hagee exandria Fire Department. in One Convenient Place Gazette Packet “The main objective of this equipment and this project is to provide the critical time and support to ABC STORE #297...... 703-823-7349 irefighters and Emergency Medical Services the firefighters and EMS personnel until the animal AUTHENTICALLY AMISH...... 703-212-9890 personnel are trained to save lives — hu gets to a vet,” Horlick added. CHIPOTLE ...... 703-370-2152 man lives. But, what about the family pet “We started this because we are fans of animals. F CURVES FOR WOMEN...... 703-751-2500 trapped inside a burning building? Do they We would want our dog to be taken care of in case have the training or equipment to save them? of a fire,” said Horlick. However, he acknowledged DUKE CLEANERS ...... 703-751-1223 Thanks to an organization known as “The Chico that if the animal is not breathing when rescued the EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION...... 703-751-7778 Project of Greater Washington” and its founders, equipment is not a life saver. It is designed to make FOXCHASE FLORIST...... 703-370-3602 Michael Horlick and his wife Liz Saint Rain of breathing easier not restart it. Hyattsville, MD, Alexandria Fire Department now has FOXCHASE PHOTO LAB...... 703-370-3756 the equipment and will receive the training neces- HORLICK, a linguist by profession, and his wife, a H & R BLOCK ...... 703-751-1903 sary to properly use it. It will enable both pets and professional artist, got the idea to start The Chico HANA TOKYO STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR .. 703-823-3168 their owners to breathe a little easier — figuratively Project after reading an article in the Yakima Herald HARRIS TEETER...... 703-461-7082 and actually. Republic. It described how a Washington state radio During a recent ceremony in the Fire Department’s personality had embarked on a unusual form of phi- HONG KONG EXPRESS...... 703-823-8808 conference room, Horlick pre- lanthropy — supplying animal JEWELRY DESIGNERS...... 703-370-2993 sented six animal resuscitation “This is a way for us to resuscitation units to local fire KITCHEN & GRANITE...... 703-370-0037 kits valued at $70 each to the companies. L.A. WEIGHT LOSS CENTER ...... 703-751-6290 department. He was joined at That radio personality was that event by the three donors remember our pets.” Lance Tormey and his dog was LA CASA RESTAURANT...... 703-370-3600 who provided funds for the kits, —Lisa Miller, community outreach named Chico. “Lance had taken MY EYE DOCTOR...... 703-370-7111 Mary Jo Bush, Margaret Mer- coordinator, AWL it upon himself to raise money NAILS FOXY/EXCEL CORPORATION ...... 703-739-6245 cer and Cindy Kohler, all of Al- to fund an effort to buy animal NEW LOOK SALON...... 703-823-3422 exandria, as well as represen- resuscitation masks for all the tatives of the Alexandria Animal Welfare League fire departments in the area,” according to the PAUL GIBBERMAN, DDS...... 703-823-6616 (AWL) headed by Tara Blot, executive director. project’s web site www.pet-projects.org. PAUL STASIEWICZ, DDS...... 703-751-5052 “We started this project less than a year ago to aid To date Horlick and his wife have been able, PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION...... 703-504-6234 firefighters in rescuing pets. This is our first dona- through donations from animal lovers, to place more RITE AID #3662...... 703-751-4901 tion to a fire department on the Virginia side of the than 15 resuscitation kits throughout the Greater river,” Horlick said. Washington area and the East Coast from Hudson, SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP...... 703-370-1200 Each kit contains three oxygen masks, in large, NY to Venice, FL. They are aided in their efforts by WACHOVIA BANK, VA 9657...... 703-739-3495 small and feline sizes, the necessary tubing and an an all volunteer staff. oxygen canister. “Each unit is normally donated in The company that supplies the equipment does not memory or honor of a pet,” he explained. usually sell directly to the public, according to Duke Street, “This is a way for us to remember our pets,” said Horlick. The instructions provided with each kit are just west of Jordan Street in Alexandria Lisa Miller, community outreach coordinator, AWL, the result of information from the manufacturer and whose dog died in December. licensed veterinarians. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion A Question of Debt

mong financial advisors, the con- police facility — makes sense because that the city borrows less than its neigh- mortgage plus taxes, insurance and utili- ventional wisdom has always those improvements not only benefit cur- bors in northern Virginia. ties as a percentage of their income. A Abeen that taking on some debt rent residents of the city but future resi- Currently the city is operating from a family might also borrow money for a car can be a good financial tool. The dents as well. There is also the issue of position of strength because for several or further education. These could also be question has always been what kind of debt maintaining and improving the city’s in- years they have received a double triple A logical choices. and how much. How do you decide? frastructure. To let things go in the bond rating from the two bond rat- But borrowing money for operating ex- The principle still holds true both for name of staying out of debt would Editorial ing agencies. Those agencies have penses, for day-to-day living costs would not individuals and governments — despite be like a homeowner letting his verified that the city does not bor- be wise, either for a family or the city. the current financial mess the country roof continue to leak eventually row too much and as a result when That is why the debt they are talking finds itself in because of bad decisions by destroying his home, rather than borrow the city goes to the bond market, it gets fa- about will be brick and mortar debt. It hope- individuals, by businesses and by govern- the money to replace it. vorable rates. fully will be for necessary projects to main- ment. As Councilman Tim Lovain pointed out, That is how the new T.C. Williams was tain the quality of life for city residents — So is Alexandria’s decision to raise the back in the 1980s and 1990s, the city did financed. That is how the new police fa- projects such as acquiring open space, af- debt limit from 3.25 percent to 4.5 percent very little borrowing and as a result the cility on Wheeler Avenue will be financed. fordable housing and improving schools and a prudent one? burden on the present city government has So the city is making a sensible deci- recreational centers. That limit is calculated as a percentage only grown. Now there are so many capital sion, a financially prudent one. The posi- The city has made a reasonable choice of the total personal income of all city resi- improvements needed that the city will have tion they are taking is the same a family during uncertain, economic times. They dents. The philosophy is that going into to make hard choices deciding what abso- takes when they take out a mortgage to cannot do nothing and watch the city dete- debt for capital expenditures — such as lutely must be done and what can be de- buy a home, but take out a mortgage they riorate, nor hopefully will they go on a new schools, open space acquisition, a new ferred. This policy is reflected in the fact can afford, calculating the cost of the spending spree. Memories of the 1956 Democratic Convention

By Mike Serlin headlights as we rushed in a po- go in to hear him give his accep- I still had no credentials, but found lice escorted caravan through the tance speech. I still had no creden- hen people hear about myself walking straight down a path with streets. tials, but found myself walking Wa National Democratic Later in the week, as the ballot- straight down a path with Chicago Convention in Chi- ing was being conducted, police on either side directly onto cago, the tumultuous 1968 con- Chicago police on either side directly onto Stevenson was in his law offices the convention floor. vention, with college kids and po- the convention floor. downtown and I was hanging out For an uncredentialed college lice battling in the streets comes with the reporters watching TV senior with no tickets who simply to mind. My experience of twelve and listening to speculation re- drove from California to see the years earlier was of a more peace- room 3rd floor bullpen in the staffer asked a reporter who I had garding whether he would break convention, it was quite an expe- ful time, when Adlai Stevenson Conrad Hilton Hotel and told driven to a meeting earlier in the precedent by going to speak at the rience. With today’s concerns for gained his nomination at the 1956 them I had a car. day if I was O.K. He said, “Yes.”. convention after he was nomi- security, it seems unlikely that it convention to run against Presi- A few minutes later Stevenson’s That constituted my entire secu- nated (it was not the norm in those could ever be repeated. dent Dwight Eisenhower. I even Press Secretary called down from rity clearance in those less fright- days). While everyone was specu- About that pleasant confronta- had a pleasant confrontation with their 17th floor suite seeking some- ening times, and for the rest of the lating, a Stevenson staffer quietly tion with the Chicago police: be- the Chicago police. one to take several reporters to a convention I was driving the press. asked me to get my car, so I fore I had hooked up with the A college friend of mine who meeting. I did so, but after return- Within minutes of that first en- learned about fifteen minutes Stevenson campaign, I made a was president of the Stanford ing to the hotel, realized this counter, they told me that Gover- ahead of the reporters that he right turn after stopping at a red Young Democrats convinced me wasn’t getting me toward my goal. nor Stevenson was going to a would be doing so. light. A police man pulled me over we should drive from California to I went to the Press Secretary’s meeting, to bring my car to the We drove in a long caravan with and as he did I said, “Officer, I re- Chicago, where he was sure he suite and sat down. Shortly some- hotel entrance, and park it behind police escort to the convention alized why you pulled me over. could get us in to see the conven- one on his staff noticed me and his white Lincoln. While I was ar- site. Stevenson’s chauffer told me In California, it is legal to turn tion. We arrived the day before it asked why I was there. I explained guing with the doorman about all the cars would need to be right after stopping at a red light, started and it became clear he was that rather than calling down to parking there (I had no creden- turned around for the caravan to but that is not the case yet in Illi- unable to get us tickets. I then the volunteer bullpen, wouldn’t tials), Stevenson came out to his leave after his speech, but if I left nois.” He simply waved me on volunteered for the Stevenson they like me to be assigned directly car, four reporters jumped in mine, my keys in the car, he’d have it with the admonition, “When in group working out of a large ball- with them to drive reporters The and advised me to turn on my turned around for me so I could Rome……”

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8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES BUY 1, GET 2 FREE 40-75% Baskets, Fountains, OFF 25% OFF Benches, Statuary Scout Completes Project, Helps Wildlife Herbs, All Pottery ALL TREES Early Blooming Perennials, 2 Buildings Boy Scout builds Market Pack & SHRUBS Annuals & Vegetables Full shelters for wild- patios, walls 99 walkways Hardwood Mulch 3 cu. ft...... $2. life at Huntley paver driveways and so much more. Meadows Park. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA By Sara Ronken CravensNursery.com 2 miles west of I-495 Gazette Packet on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days espite the intense heat and overwhelming Dhumidity, 13-year-old Cole Rosenberg and a crew of 45 to 50 volunteers spent Friday and Saturday, June 27 and Now! 1,000s of 28, building brush pile shelters for the wildlife at Huntley Meadows pictures of sports, Park in Alexandria. graduations, current In the hopes of gaining Eagle Scout status in Boy Scouts of events and more— America, Cole began organizing a never published, but posted project that would help out the surrounding community. He spoke on the Web. Free for evaluation, with several businesses regarding Photo by Sara Ronken/The Connection available for prints. possible donations and was in al- Boy Scout Cole Rosenberg worked with 45-50 volunteers most constant contact with Hunt- to build brush pile shelters at Huntley Meadows Park. ley Meadows Park officials. The plan was to build brush pile shel- from school, was one such volun- Now with more brush pile shelters ters in an effort to restore the teer. Ryan,12, decided to help out and less trees, the meadows are meadows. with the project and was at the reappearing and attracting more “The forest is overwhelming the park on both Friday and Saturday. animals. meadows,” said Cole. “The project “I was doing really badly in math “The animals will be able to find will help to reintroduce the and he helped me out,” said Ryan. shelter when it rains,” said Ryan. meadow habitat and facilitate the “I was just returning the favor for He was able to witness a snake restoration of the meadow.” a good friend.” seek refuge under the newly made Cole’s mother, Cheryl Cole’s mother and father also shelters mere days after the shel- Rosenberg, was supportive of the helped out. “It was neat to see a ters were completed. project. “I thought it was a great group of people working for a Dave Lawlor, the natural re- idea,” she said. “Cole got to see common goal to improve nature,” source manager at Huntley Mead- how important the park can be to said Cheryl Rosenberg. “I think it ows Park, explained to Cole how animals and the role it plays in was important to the people who the park’s wildlife was in need of animal habitats.” go to Huntley Meadows all the brush pile shelters. “A lot of spe- The team spent both days build- time to see that people were tak- cies require those kinds of habi- ing shelters made of logs and ing time to preserve it and make tats to survive,” said Lawlor. brush. They used 40 trees and it a better place.” Overall, Cole said he had a great about 43,000 cubic feet of brush The shelters will allow for more time completing his service for the project. The volunteers in- animals to inhabit the park. Prior project. “It was definitely hard but cluded friends, family, people from to the completion of the project, it was rewarding,” he said. Cole is Cole’s church and members of his the forest and surrounding resi- now one step closer to gaining youth conference. dential areas were making it diffi- Eagle Scout status in Boy Scouts Ryan Colpitts, a friend of Cole’s cult for the meadows to survive. of America. 2008-09 Legends are Nominated iving Legends of Alexandria and Donna Bergheim, Kathryn A. features to be published in the Lis now in its second year. Brown, Hon. William D. Euille, Gazette Packet. Photographs of all The project, jointly spon- Charles Euripides, Bernard M. the nominees and a description of sored by the Rotary Club of Alex- Fagelson, T.J. Fannon, Lillie their contributions will be exhib- andria and the Alexandria Gazette Finklea and Louise Massoud, ited at the Lyceum beginning in Packet, was conceived by artist- Carlton Funn, Arlene Hewitt, Su- April 2009. The records will be photographer Nina Tisara who san Kellom, Dr. John D. Kling, donated to the Alexandria Library serves as project director. This Marlin G. Lord, Eula and Melvin where they will be retained. year the project is the recipient of Miller, Hon. James P. Moran, Mike The project is designed to be a grant from the Alexandria Com- Oliver, Hon. Del Pepper, Rev. Dr. ongoing and nominations may be mission For the Arts. George Pera, Alice Quint, Rev. Dr. made now for 2009-2010. Infor- Living Legends of Alexandria Elbert Ransom, Jane Ring, Char- mation and nomination forms are identifies, honors and chronicles lotte Ross, Charlene Schiff, Pam St. available at www.tisaraphoto.com the extraordinary contributions of Clair, The Steurele Family, the /legends. The current exhibition individuals to the quality of life in Swanson Family and Pat Troy. may be viewed at the Lyceum, 201 Alexandria. The 2008-09 nomi- From these nominees, a commit- South Washington Street, through nees are Engin Artemel, Melvin tee will select twelve for in-depth September 8, 2008. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 11 News Transit Problem Unsolved transit. Representatives Several years ago, the Washing- talk about the ton D.C. appropriations commit- tee held up funding for the origi- need for more nal construction of Metro until work was started on a new bridge transit. connecting Virginia to Maryland over the Potomac river. By Julia O’Donoghue Minneapolis light rail attracted Gazette Packet 10 million passengers nine months ahead of its projections but sup- ep. Jim Moran (D-8.) porters are having difficulty get- holds many of his town ting more funding to expand the Rhalls in accessible, mass transit system, because the transit-friendly areas federal government keeps shifting like Arlington and Alexandria but its criteria, said Oberstar. the congressman decided to host “Everywhere that light rail has his latest public meeting on trans- been developed, the usage has portation in the belly of the beast, been tripled,” he said. Tysons Corner, July 3. But the Dulles rail proponents Standing at the Freddy Mac are hitting a similar wall with rail headquarters, Moran looked out to to Dulles Airport and beyond. a crowd of approximately 200 Oberstar said negotiations over people and said: “I think you know the project – when it appeared as why we are here.” if the federal government might pull its funding – made it clear that “Tysons Corner is the worst, Photos by Julia O’Donoghue/The Connection most notorious choke point for the Bush administration was not Rep. Jim Moran (D-8.) hosted a meeting on transportation issues in Tysons Corner July traffic in supportive of 7. Virginia Department of Transportation official Barbara Reese, U.S. House of Repre- Northern Vir- the project. sentatives transportation committee chair Jim Oberstar (D-Mn.) and Arlington County ginia. It is the As with “Shifting dollars from board member Chris Zimmerman participated. epicenter of light rail in what has gone highway to transit? In Minneapolis, tinued to move forward. He and wrong,” said the federal Moran would not want to jeopar- Moran. this administration, administra- dize the aboveground rail proposal Members of tion has not in the hopes of getting a tunnel. Moran’s guest that anathema.,” used the ap- “The question of above or below. panel and —Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Mn.) propriate cri- This is the symbol of doing it right some people teria to mea- the first time,” said Scott Monett, in the audience, a few of whom sure and rate the project. He said president of Tysons Tunnel, an wore “Tysons Tunnel” stickers, they deliberately threw out factors advocacy group pushing for the agreed. Tysons Corner had become like energy consumption and cost tunnel option. a symbol of practically all that was to the commuters when evaluat- wrong with the United States ap- ing Dulles rail and other projects. MANY MEMBERS of the au- proach to transit and transporta- If those benefits could have been dience questioned what funds the tion, said Rep. Jim Oberstar (D- left in the financial analysis of the federal government could divert Mn.), chair of the transportation project, the cost effectiveness of from several places – ranging from committee in the U.S. House of the Dulles rail project – which has the Iraq War to the Interstate 66 Representatives. been criticized for its “medium widening project – for Dulles rail. Most industrialized countries low” rating – could be higher, said Oberstar agreed that money go- have made huge strides in mass Oberstar. ing to Iraq’s infrastructure devel- transit in recent years. China has Additional factors that should opment could be spent in the a train that travels at 220 miles per have been part of the Dulles rail United States. hour and can carry passengers project analysis may also have lead “We are building roads, tunnels, from Beijing to Shanghai – ap- the federal government to con- sewage systems, and bridges. We proximately the same distance as clude that tunnel option was cost are just not building them here in from Boston to Richmond – in four effective. Currently, the federal, this county,” said Oberstar. hours, said Oberstar. state and local governments are He did not agree with a sugges- He added that high-speed trains pursuing an “above ground” op- tion to take revenue from the Met- have allowed people in France to tion because the tunnel option was ropolitan Airports Authority, commute over 200 miles daily to deemed too expensive and would which is supposed to manage the and from Paris in a reasonable stall the project significantly. Dulles rail project, for the metro amount of time. Thirty percent of “You should have a tunnel un- extension. Resident Brenda Balke trips for any purpose in the Neth- der 495 and that lets you have real wanted to know why the local air- erlands are made by bike. transit-oriented development. … A ports, who will make money off “What is wrong with us? Are we tunnel could be built for a cost the metro, could not contribute Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Mn.), chairman of the House of a third world country?” said similar to the above-ground op- more money to the project. Representatives transportation committee, spoke to Oberstar. tion.,” said Oberstar. A federal law prohibits money Fairfax County residents about transit at a meeting in The Minnesota congressman raised at airports to be used for Tysons Corner. THE MINNESOTA congress- said he would be willing to engage federal purposes other than the man, who has been a representa- in a “conversation” about how to airport. Oberstar said it could also be beltway – to a transit project. tive for over 30 years, said there pursue the tunnel but the option “We have airport and airway difficult to transfer highway funds “Shifting dollars from highway has always been pushback in the would have to talked about as the funds for that purpose,” said – such as those set aside for wid- to transit? In this administration, United States when it comes to above-ground track proposal con- Oberstar. ening of Interstate 66 inside the that anathema,” said Oberstar. 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Life 4th of July at Rosemont

Georgia Neaderland, born on the 4th of Charlotte July ‘Most Beautiful Keeler ‘The Birthday Girl’ Most Beautiful Brandon Scorce, ‘Most Energetic Boy’ Blond’

‘Sweetest Smile’ goes to Andrew Callahan

Grace Hotchkiss shows her Desmond Rubin and his dad wait for the judge at the Beautiful blue ribbon for ‘Most Patriotic Baby Contest. Bike’ Sam Beautiful Cordell Baby Judge and Bill Schultze Theda, a holds Fiona service Mary Hagan dog, ‘Crown relax on Princess of the Rosemont’ hardtop before Dr. F. J. Pepper the start takes over the of the keyboard and plays opening patriotic music ceremo- while lunch is nies last served. Friday after- noon. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 13 People

Founder of ‘Outside in Fitness’ Sarah Robertson talks with prospective clients about her early morning fitness program in the park on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Robertson holds a class outside at 6:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednes- days. For more information visit www.OutsideFitness.com

Thalia and Tess Sidley and their dad, Taki.

Craig Lancto and his granddaughter First Kaitlyn. Thursday in

Young couples stroll along the Avenue listening Del Ray to music and talking to neighbors.

Photos by Louise Krafft/ Gazette Packet

Ann Shumard enjoys a frozen custard cone from the Dairy Godmother with her mom Rosemary Matteson.

The Clay Queen, Renee Altman watches as her students work the wheels While the moms shop, children and their dads in the evening pottery wait outside Kiskadee. class.

14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Neighborhood Volunteers parent coordinator for special education at the city’s Send volunteer notices to must be available to volunteer four Seminary Valley Parent Resource Center; she has held that position [email protected] or hours per week, primarily during regu- Back in town after a quick trip to Paso Robles, Ca- call Rebecca Halik with any questions lar business hours. Interviews of for about twenty years. Anne came to be active in 703-917-6407. applicants will be held this summer in lif., to see my mom and sister. Had a bird’s eye view special education through her social work degree and preparation for the next annual training, of the Big Sur fire as we flew from Orange County to by navigating the pathways of special education as a The Alexandria Tutoring Con- scheduled for Sept. 17, 18 and 28 from San Jose. Instead of the usual balmy clear June skies parent. Ann’s main goal is to make sure parents have sortium (ATC) needs tutors! Call 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. For further 703-549-6670 or e-mail [email protected] information and an application, call I was expecting, we spent the days indoors away from access to information about special education laws to learn how you can give a child the gift 703-324-5435, TTY: 703-449-1186 or the smoke. and the services that are available to Alexandria’s of reading. Visit visit our Web site Back at home, the Dowden Terrace Dolphins are children. Her focus is to make sure that children with www.alexandriatutors.org to learn www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ swimming a blue streak in Division 8, with a record special needs are educated in the closest possible more. LTCOmbudsman. of 3-0. Congratulations to Colleen Cox and Brendan proximity to their peers…hence the term “inclusion.” United Community Ministries The Alexandria Commission for Richichi, who each placed first in their age groups in Anne was quick to tell me that inclusion is not Backporch Thrift Store is looking Women is seeking volunteers to work the Todd Potts IM Carnival. Their neighborhood mainstreaming because mainstreaming emphasizes for volunteers to help accept donations, with its Court Observation Program. The teammates include: Tory Atkinson, Will Augustine, sort and price items and place on store Court Observation Program is a volun- fitting special-needs children into a set environment. floor. Contact Betsy Damitz, volunteer teer-based court monitoring and Ethan and Harrison Brock, Mia, Natalie and Nick Rather, a more inclusive approach may mean that a coordinator at 703-768-7106, ext. 328. research project which tracks sexual and Brown, Caroline and Maggie Chamberlain, Claire child is with non-special needs students for part of domestic violence cases. The program is Costello, Abby and Patrick Cox, Larry Dow, RJ the day, while having other classes that target spe- Habitat for Humanity ReStore is designed to provide feedback on sexual Firestone, Jacob and Shannon Foster, Eme Golden, a store located at 7770 Richmond High- and domestic violence cases that helps cial needs. One of Anne’s mantras is “special educa- way that combines business with the criminal justice system improve its Ryan Goodale, Jenn Hatstat, Steve Hetzer, Jenna and tion is a service, not a place”. Anne also stressed that philanthropy. The 16,000 square foot response to them. Volunteers must com- Julia Lindsey, Megan, Robert and Ryan Mejia, inclusion is a good thing for every child at a school, store in filled with donated home-im- mit to working at least one morning Gabrielle Richichi, Kathy Tanner, Kai Taylor-Deak, not just the special needs child. Students exposed to provement goods ranging from doors, each month in the Alexandria City Erica and Gabrielle Thompson and Brendan and Ryan appliances, furniture, floor, tile and Courthouse, located at 520 King St. children with special needs learn compassion, prob- hardware. All items are donated by lo- Training will be provided on one of two Zack. lem-solving and citizenship. cal contractors, suppliers and Monday evenings, Aug. 20 or Sept. 10. A recent article in the Washington Post caught my Dates to keep in mind: the special election for the individuals; they are then sold to the For more information or to sign up for eye as it highlighted an award named after a Semi- District B school board seat (of which Seminary Val- general public for 50-90 percent of re- the training, contact Laura Mandala at tail price. Contact Virginia Patton from 703-798-5452 or nary Valley denizen. The Anne Lipnick Award for In- ley is part) is slated for Aug. 12. If you are in town, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Vir- [email protected]. clusion, presented for the second year by the Special please vote! Also, don’t forget the annual Neighbor- ginia at 703-521-9890 ex. 105 for Education Advisory Committee, was given to Maury hood Night Out, set for Monday, August 2, 6:30- moreinformation or e-mail her at ESL and Immigrant Ministries second-grade teacher Martha Walsh. [email protected]. needs volunteers to teach English as a 8:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary School. For more in- second language to adult immigrants in It’s easy to see why Ann’s passion has translated formation, please contact Jon Sargeant at If you enjoy meeting people, particu- 16 locations in Northern Virginia. Train- itself into an award for Alexandria educators. In a [email protected]. larly the elderly, and can serve during ing is provided. Day and evening classes recent conversation, Anne described her work as the —Mia Jones the weekday, the volunteer ombuds- begin in September. For more informa- man position may be for you. Volunteer tion or for an application, visit http:// advocates are assigned to a specific lo- www.eslim.org. You may also send e- cal nursing home or assisted-living mail to [email protected] or call facility in Northern Virginia convenient 703-271-8341, Ext. 3, and leave a mes- Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper to where they live or work. 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Send announcements to the Alexan- universities financed more than 2,800 This month-long, all expenses paid resi- dria Gazette Packet, by e-mail to National Merit Scholarships nationwide. dential science education program will [email protected]. be held in West Virginia for “the two Deadline is Thursday at noon for the Rives Wiley from St. Stephen’s & St. most promising high school science stu- following week’s paper. Photos are en- Agnes School has been selected and cho- dents from each state.” Participants will couraged. Call Rebecca Halik at sen to attend this summer’s Governor’s attend lectures, interact with scientists, 703-917-6407 with questions. School for Visual & Performing Arts at pursue their own areas of interest and the University of Richmond. research in the sciences and explore The Howard Gardner School, a other disciplines such as music and art. progressive high school for grades 9-12, The following local residents have Potential candidates were required to be is hosting an open house on July 28 graduated from Boston College: graduating seniors intending to pursue from 6-7:30 p.m. The Howard Gardner * Galen Griffin of Alexandria has science, mathematics, engineering or School, located at 4913 Franconia Road. graduated with a bachelor of arts degree medicine. They also had to demonstrate RSVP 703-822-9300. from the university’s College of Arts and superior academic and leadership abil- Sciences, majoring in communication. ity and show skills outside of the science T.C. Williams High School class * Eric Gehrke of Alexandria has and academic fields. of 1973 will have their 35th reunion from graduated with a bachelor of arts degree July 25-27 at Hilton Mark Center, 5000 from the university’s College of Arts and Five Early Childhood Education II Seminary Road. Call Vicki Warren at Sciences, majoring in English and studio (ECE II) students at T.C. Williams High 770-396-7783 or Jodi Finn at 703-627- art. School who took the recent National 3769 for information. * Joseph Conran of Alexandria has Occupational Competency Testing Insti- graduated with a bachelor of arts degree tute (NOCTI) test scored from 86.8 to Alexandria Archaeology will be host- from the university’s College of Arts and 75.3, all higher than the national aver- ing an archaeology camp for kids Sciences, majoring in political science age score of 73.9. The participating this summer, and registrations are being and communication. students include Nicole Brown, accepted now. Campers will learn pro- Makia Burns, Shiquana Barr, fessional excavating, recording, and Several T.C. Williams High School Kiara Horton and Tahkina Sellers. artifact-processing methods as they help students will participate in prestigious uncover Alexandria’s buried past while academic and leadership programs this Alexandria City Public Schools De- protecting historical resources. The summer. Students selected to partici- partment of Food and Nutrition Services camp is open to children ages 12 pate in the 2008 Summer Residential will sponsor the USDA Summer Food through 15. There are two one-week Governor’s School for Academics, Arts Service Program at all of summer sessions, which run from Monday, July and Mentoring Programs include school sites. Free breakfasts will be pro- 21 through Friday, July 25, and from Alexander Amaniel, Humanities; vided to all enrolled elementary summer Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. Abe-Melek Bekele, Mathematics, Sci- school students weekdays from June 30- The camp day starts at 9 a.m. and ends ence and Technology; John July 25. Free breakfast and lunch will be at 3:30 p.m., and campers supply their Fitzsimmons, Humanities; provided to all enrolled summer school own drinks, snacks and lunch. Camp Alexander Hampl, Mathematics, Sci- students on weekdays June 30-Aug. 1. costs $350 per session and some schol- ence and Technology; Ariana Free breakfast and lunch will be pro- arships are available. Space is limited to Meltzer-Bruhn, Humanities; Yi Ping vided to all Kindergarten Prep students just 15 campers per session and a non- Roberts, Humanities; and Eliza weekdays Aug. 4-15. 703-824-6640. refundable deposit of $100 is required VanZoeren, Visual and Performing to hold a slot. Each camper will receive Arts. The month-long programs for Kevin Starr, the son of Tom Brad- a commemorative T-shirt. For more in- gifted students take place at colleges ley and Judith Starr of Alexandria, formation or to register for camp, visit throughout the state. graduated from Randolph-Macon Acad- www.AlexandriaArchaeology.org or call Matthew Argao, Tiroune Oates, emy on May 31, 2008. While at R-MA, 703-838-4399. Ethan Livin, Seth Livin, Ryan Kevin was active in the band and Haskins, Kevin Lu and Carl Gunter handbell choir, the National Honor So- T.C. Williams High School senior will represent the school at Virginia ciety, and the National English Honor Zachary C. Whitacre is the recipient American Legion Boys State, a compre- Society. Cadet Second Lieutenant Starr of a 2008 National Merit college-spon- hensive one-week “leadership action was also a leader in cadre, the Air Force sored Scholarship. Whitacre, who plans program” designed to educate students Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps to study business at Washington Univer- about how government works. Repre- leadership group at the Academy, serv- sity in St. Louis, Mo., is one of 25 senting T.C. Williams at Virginia Girls ing as the band equipment officer. At the Virginia students who received college- State are Marie Brown and Shinada end of the school year, he received the sponsored scholarships, announced on Phillips. Band Performance Certificate. Kevin May 28 by the National Merit Scholar- Sasha Denisin, a graduating senior, plans to attend College of William and ship Corporation. Colleges and was selected to represent Virginia at the Mary in the fall. He received a total of 2008 National Youth Science Camp. $76,000 in scholarship offers. People Notes

To have a People Note published in Children (CAC) welcomes Giselle L. Sheriff’s Office…Chris Tebbetts, nov- the Gazette-Packet, send an e-mail to Pelaez, LICSW as its new executive di- elist from Hinesburg, Vermont, is gazette@connectionnewspapers or call rector. Pelaez joins the Center for including booking and bail bonding pro- Rebecca Halik 703-917-6407. Pictures Alexandria’s Children with an impres- cedures of the Alexandria Detention encouraged. sive background in the field of child Center, in his mystery novel being com- welfare. Pelaez most recently served as pleted... And, Deputy Earlene Pierre Joyce Anne and Allan Lee Deputy Director of Safe Shores ~ The will be riding a bicycle 300 miles from Boteler, Alexandria residents for all DC Children’s Advocacy Center. New Jersey to Washington, May 9-13, as their lives, will celebrate their 50th an- part of a Police Unity Tour to raise pub- niversary on Aug. 16. They have three Alexandria Police Chief David lic awareness of law enforcement children and five grandchildren. Baker praised four members of the personnel who have died in the line of Sheriff’s Office this week for their assis- duty. Volunteer Fairfax and Mount Vernon tance in a police security detail during Supervisor Gerry Hyland honored Dal- Democratic Sen. Barack Obama’s Febru- The Alexandria Democratic las Shawkey of Alexandria, with a ary presidential rally at T. C. Williams Committee (ADC) announces it’s Community Champion award. Nomi- High School. Certificates of Apprecia- elected officers for the 2008-2009 term. nated by Supervisor Gerry Hyland, tion were given to Lt. Frank Milano, Officers and their positions are: Chair Dallas has committed himself to public commander, Sheriff’s Special Opera- Susan B. Kellom; Deputy Chair for Fi- safety and justice for 20 years. He is the tions; Sgt. Robert McCray-Brown; and nance & Administration Julie N. president of the Riverside Garden Civic Deputies Rawle Kelly and Marvin Pitts. Jakopic; Deputy Chair for Precinct Op- Association, and chair of the Mount erations – East Matt Harris; Deputy Vernon Council of Citizens’ Association’s Master Deputy Joe Pankey, a 22- Chair for Precinct Operations – West Public Safety Committee. In addition, he year veteran of the Alexandria Sheriff’s Charniele Herring; Clerk Mary Lyman; serves on the Community Criminal Jus- Office, has been directing mandatory Treasurer Elisabeth Campbell; Public tice Board and the Criminal Justice refresher patrol training for all sworn Information Officer Marianne Ander- Advisory Board. In these many roles, deputies since February. His assignment son; Technology Officer Holly Wallace; Dallas has been involved in gang pre- for the past 11 years has been at the Resolutions Officer Richard R.G. vention, fostered neighborhood watch Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Hobson; Community Outreach Officers initiatives, expanded services to juve- Training Academy where he is a senior Diana Bedoya and H. Scott Johnson; niles and those with mental health training officer. One of the most effec- Volunteer Coordinators Scott Price and issues, and he worked to minimize un- tive “deputies” has been Sherman, the Amanda Ruff; Leadership Circle Mark safe highway crossings. sheriff’s yellow Labrador retriever and Feldheim; Young Democrats Liaison first bomb-sniffing dog. He has become John Chapman; Immediate Past Chair The Center for Alexandria’s an effective and popular member of the Paul Smedberg.

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The City of Alexandria, in partnership lower Four Mile Run. Nonprofit organizations and other which are all available at protection, education, public interpreta- with other regional organizations, in- grantseekers in Alexandria looking for alexandriava.gov/sapcasurvey and can tion, open space design, collections, or vites residents to attend a “Build Your The City of Alexandria’s Depart- funding sources now have access to a be completed in about 10-15 minutes. conservation. Nomination forms are Own Rain Barrel” workshop on Sat- ment of Transportation and valuable new collection of resources available at urday, July 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 Environmental Services will install through Alexandria Library. The Foun- The 4Paws Rescue Team is al- www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or by a.m. at the Francis C. Hammond Middle state of the art multi-space parking dation Center’s core collection lowed to keep foster cats at the Petco in calling the Alexandria Archaeology Mu- School, 4646 Seminary Drive. Registra- meters in the East Eisenhower-Carlyle includes The Foundation Directory Alexandria to increase their chances of seum at 703.838.4399. The deadline for tion for this workshop is required. Visit area throughout July. These meters will Online and Foundation Grants to Indi- finding a loving home. Petco volunteers nominations is June 30. www.arlingtonenvironment.org/ provide short-term parking to support viduals Online. All four Alexandria are asked to commit to one evening or barrel.htm to register online. For more ground floor retail space. Effective July Library branches have access to the two morning each week to care for 2-4 cats. Alexandria Library now offers its information about the Rain Barrel 1, all parking meter rates in the city will databases through their catalog comput- Currently are in dire need of Friday, patrons a chance to write their own re- Workshops, contact Jesse Maines, Office be $1/hour, Monday through Friday, ers. The complete Cooperating Saturday and Sunday morning volun- views of almost all of the Library of Environmental Quality, Department between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Collection of print and electronic re- teers (until noon), but volunteers for holdings (books, movies, music, and of Transportation and Environmental sources is held at the Barrett Library, other shifts are encouraged to apply as other materials) on the Alexandria Li- Services, at 703-519-3400, ext. 166. Seniors 50 years of age and over are located at 717 Queen St. For more infor- well. Contact [email protected] or by brary Web site online catalog at eligible to enter the 2008 Northern mation visit visit phone at 703-715-6369. www.alexandria.lib.va.us. To access the Community members are invited Virginia Senior Olympics to be held www.alexandria.lib.va.us . online catalog, visit to attend a public hearing on the City of Sept. 20-Oct. 2. Registration informa- www.alexandria.lib.va.us , click on “Li- Alexandria’s Policy on Acquired Art on tion is available now at local senior The City of Alexandria has partnered The Northern Virginia Review is brary Catalog,” and begin browsing. To Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Dr. centers, community centers, senior resi- with Alexandria City Public Schools to accepting entries for the next issue, write a review, simply register and type Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 dences or by calling 703-228-3600, ext. obtain a grant for $70,000 to retrofit slated for publication in March 2009. your review for all to read. Contact Cameron St. The purpose of the public 9996. They can also be downloaded approximately 40 school buses The Review, an annual journal of essays, Mark Schwartz at 703-519-3498, or e- hearing is to gather community input on online at with clean air technology that reduces fine art, photography, poetry and short mail [email protected]. proposed revisions to the City’s Policy www.novaseniorolympics.com. Regis- pollutants emitted by diesel engine stories, accepts submissions from resi- on Acquired Art. To view the City’s tration deadline is Sept. 5. school buses. For more information dents of the Northern Virginia and the Community Partners for Policy on Acquired Art, visit the Com- about the Retrofit Grant Program, greater Washington metropolitan area. Children’s fourth annual baby supply mission for the Arts Web site at The City of Alexandria’s Depart- please contact Erica Bannerman, De- The deadline for entries is Sept. 18. drive is underway. The following Alex- www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org ment of Transportation and partment of Transportation and Additional guidelines can be found at andria drop off locations will have or visit alexandriava.gov/recreation Environmental Services announces Environmental Services, at 703-838- http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/nvreview/ donation baskets and containers at their new permit and fee amounts effective 4334 or David Rose, Alexandria City nvr-submit.htm. Contributions are tax businesses. The other way to help is to The City of Alexandria reminds visi- July 1. These rates are comparable to Public Schools, at 703-461-4169. deductible and all donors are recog- donate a tax-deductible check to sup- tors of its “Wireless Alexandria” other municipal jurisdictions in the sur- nized in the publication. To make a port the different drives. service. The service allows any user with rounding area. For more information, The Substance Abuse Preven- donation or learn more about the jour- * A Show of Hands, 2204 Mt. Vernon a wireless device in the coverage area to contact the Department of Transporta- tion Coalition of Alexandria nal, contact Managing Editor Steve Ave. access the Internet at no charge. Wire- tion and Environmental Services at (SAPCA) invites youth (6th – 12th grades) Drasner at [email protected]. * Burke & Herbert Bank, 306 E. Mon- less Alexandria is also available at all 703-838-4324 or visit and adults who live in the City of Alex- roe Ave. Alexandria public library branches. www.alexandriava.gov/tes. andria or work with Alexandria youth to The Alexandria Archaeological * Caboose Café, 2419 Mt. Vernon complete a short online survey that asks Commission (AAC) is now accepting Ave. Beginning in July 2008, the City of There is a pet calendar contest to ben- for perceptions and opinions about nominations for the Bernard “Ben” * Chinquapin Rec. Center, 3210 King Alexandria and Arlington County will efit the Animal Welfare League of youth substance abuse in our commu- Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria St. conduct maintenance work, including Alexandria. All pets are eligible and nity. Incentives are provided for youth Award. The Brenman Award is open to * Chrysalis Chiropractic, 3140 Com- the removal of excessive vegetation and all entries will appear in the calendar. participants, and adult survey partici- businesses, organizations, families, pro- monwealth Ave. sediment along the Four Mile Run $25/pet, which includes one calendar. pants have access to recent statistics on fessional preservationists, volunteers, * Dairy Godmother, 2310 Mt. Vernon flood control channel. This maintenance Entry deadline is Aug. 22. 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E-mail announcements to however walk-ins will be accepted. Har- 3830 Seminary Road, has special sum- Erin Sharp. Visit www.calvarypres.org 9:30 a.m. to noon at Washington Street [email protected]. vest Church is located at 7401 Beulah mer hours: services are at 6:30 p.m. on or 703-768-8510. UMC, 115 S. Washington St. To register, Deadline is Thursday at noon for the Street in the Kingstowne area of Alexan- Fridays and at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. visit www.wsumc.com For more infor- following week’s paper. Photos and art- dria. Kolot Shabbat (musical service) the first Kid’s Club will be from 10 a.m.- mation contact the church at work encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. For 12:30 p.m. on July 9 and Aug. 13 at 703-836-4324 or [email protected]. 703-917-6407 with questions. Bethany Lutheran Church, lo- more information, call 703-370-9400 or Washington Street United Methodist cated at 2501 Beacon Hill Road, is visit www.bethelhebrew.org. Church, 115 S. Washington St. The Convergence: A Creative Com- Come have a blast at Power Lab the sponsoring a series of classes on differ- church playground/courtyard and munity of Faith at 1801 N. Quaker week of July 21 - 25. This free week- ent aspects of U.S. immigration law. The Calvary Presbyterian Church, Children’s Library will be open all morn- Lane, gathers each Sunday at 5 p.m. for long Vacation Bible School is open to free classes are scheduled for Saturday 6120 N. Kings Highway, is a welcoming ing for kids and parents to come and go a worship gathering. All are welcome. first through sixth graders. It will be afternoons in July and August, and will congregation building a positive ongo- as they please. Visit www.wsumc.com or Visit www.convergenceccf.net, or call held at Harvest Church each night from begin at 12:30 p.m. Each class will start ing relationship with the community, 703-836-4342. 703-998-6260. 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Kids will ex- with a presentation followed by a ques- providing opportunities for spiritual perience incredible music, hyperspeed tion and answer session. For questions nurture, growth and service in Christ’s Children ages 3-through those who First Church of Christ, Scientist, games, wacky snacks, mind-blowing about the classes should contact ministry. Sunday Church Service: 10 have just completed 2nd grade will learn 1509 Collingwood Road, is now holding Bible adventures, amazing crafts and Bethany’s office at 703-765-8255. a.m.; Sunday School 11:30 a.m.; Ladies what it means to know, speak, and live Wednesday evening meetings at 7 p.m. much more! Pre-registration is sug- Bible Study; Sunday Afternoon Young with God’s love. The adventure will be Everyone is welcome. For more informa- gested by calling 703-971-7070, Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Adult Women’s Bible Study. Pastor is Tuesday, July 15-Friday, July 18 from tion call 703-768-2494.

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26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports King Takes Over Titans T.C. Williams has new basketball, baseball and softball coaches. Dennis Day takes over the struggling softball program for Stacy Sloan, who resigned after By Eric J. Gilmore “The first thing I have to ad- two seasons when the Titans Gazette Packet dress that to the kids is that I won two games. Day was head have to lead my way,” King said. coach at West Potomac for seven ulian King, a varsity assistant “And with that, a lot of the prin- years, winning a Patriot District last season, was officially ciples I have, coach Thomas has. title in 2005 and a career-best hired as the new T.C. Will- It’s one of the reasons I took the 19-5 record in 2006. J Photo by iams boys basketball coach job.” “He took over a program at on July 2, just days after outgoing di- Thomas, who is in the process West Potomac that had some rector of student activities director of relocating to the similar characteristics and Kerry Donley appointed new coaches Williamsburg, Va. vicinity, Robbie Hammer turned it around into a winning for baseball and softball. agreed that King will also need program,” Donley said. “He’s King, a physical education teacher to embrace the subtle differ- got all the tools and is very well at a private school in Washington, ences, and be realistic about ex- respected around the other folks D.C., takes over for Ivan Thomas, who pectations. in the district.”

led the Titans to their first Virginia “It’s been 30 years since we’ve /Gazette Packet Day, who is also an assistant AAA state championship in 31 years won a state title,” Thomas said. varsity coach, Day was 2-11 in during the 2007-2008 season. Thomas “Are you really feeling the pres- his first season taking over for officially announced his resignation sure of winning back-to-back? longtime head coach Carol on June 6, opening a month-long pro- The thing he has to do is be Horton in 2001, but quickly cess that included several viable can- Julian King, not Ivan Thomas. turned things around. During didates and two finalists. He’ll be fine, regardless of what the 2007 season, he led the Wol- people say… I think Julian Kerry Donley hired Julian King to be the new boys verines to an 11-7 record, and will do a great job here.” basketball coach. The T.C. Williams DSA will end a berth in the second round of “It’s a great reward his three-year tenure on August 1. the Patriot District. KING, whose hometown is because I felt that I’ve put Rhine, Ga., has been on a basketball od- yssey since he was a 6-foot-6, 200-pound Sports Briefs in time. This is going to forward in the early 1990s. Electing to Iroquois Nationals In give the opportunity to see attend Temple University, he teamed with Semifinals at future NBA players Aaron McKie, Rick Wagner Changes Figure what I can do.” Brunson, Marc Jackson and Eddie Jones U-19 World Games —Julian King, before transferring to Coppin State after Skating Coach two years. The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team, consisting T.C. Williams basketball coach Ashley Wagner, a rising senior at West Potomac of members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Con- At Coppin State, he was a college team- high school and the 2008 U.S. figure skating federacy advanced to the semifinals of U-19 World mate of current West Potomac coach bronze medalist has recently changed coaches. Games with a 28-2 win over Scotland. The Iroquois “It’s a big relief now that I finally David Houston, and helped led the Eagles According to reports, Wagner will now skate un- will now face host Canada, who won a 15-12 con- der Priscilla Hill, a Wilmington, Del.-based coach test on July 5, in the semifinal on July 10. The know because we were in limbo for into the second round of the NCAA Tourna- who is a former two-time medalist at the U.S. Fig- Nationals are hoping to top a fourth-place finish, so long,” King said outside the T.C. ment in 1997. ure Skating Championships. where they’ve placed the last three World Games Williams gym late last week. “Now, it’s After college he went on to play interna- Hill coached Johnny Weir to the gold medal at dating back to 1998. a lot of putting things in order. The tionally in Germany, Switzerland, Argentina the 2001 World Junior Figure Skating Champion- Established in 1983, the Iroquois Nationals repre- ships and three consecutive U.S. National sent the Haudenosaunee, meaning the “People of the excitement is here, and now it’s gone and various minor leagues across the United Championships, before the two parted ways last Longhouse” in international lacrosse competition. because there is a lot of work that State. King last played for the Quad City summer. Hill, who also coaches four-time U.S. sil- The Iroquois, which signed a partnership with needs to be done. It’s time to work.” Riverhawks of the American Basketball As- ver medalist ice dancers Melissa Gregory and Denis Nike, Inc. two years ago, have long been recog- During the week-long interview pro- sociation before aggravating a knee injury. Petukhov, was named the 2004 U.S. Figure Skat- nized as originators of the modern game of ing Association Coach of the Year. lacrosse. The players, 95 percent of whom play in cess, which included a panel interview “It’s a great reward because I felt that I’ve Wagner, a 2010 Olympic hopeful, announced on college, travel with Haudenosaunee passports. The from boosters and athletic officials, put in time,” King said. “This is going to June 23 that she ended her six-year relationship Iroquois are comprised of the Six Nations Confed- King felt the familiarity he gained last give the opportunity to see what I can do.” with coach Shirley Hughes. After starting skating eracy, including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, season was vital as the deciding factor at 5-years-old, Wagner started training competi- Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora tribes. tively with Hughes in 2002. She was successful at Most of the roster is derived from Ontario, in the hiring process. Before Thomas DONLEY ALSO HIRED Andrew Simpson, both the juvenile and intermediate levels, eventu- Canada as well as Upstate New York. Yet the head announced his retirement, he had also who was recently promoted to become the ally rising to the junior level for the 2005-2006 coach, Tony Gray, was the head coach at Oakton quietly touted King to be his successor. new baseball coach, replacing Scott Grossi, season. where he won three consecutive Virginia AAA state “It’s going to be a continuation of who led the Titans to the Northern Region At the junior level, she skated in international championships from 2003-2005. He led the Cou- competitions in Slovenia, France, The Netherlands gars to a state title berth again this year, and retired what’s been going on,” King said. “It’s tournament for the first time in 10 years and Bulgaria. She earned a bronze medal at the from coaching after the season. not going to be as hard as it would last season. 2007 World Junior Figure Skating Championships The other Iroquois representatives include have been had I not been on staff last Simpson, who played baseball for in Oberstdorf, Germany, and thus turned her focus defenseman Forest Cox, a Potawatomi descendent and on the senior circuit. She came in fifth at the 2007 attackman Andrew Cordia, a Choctaw descendent, year.” Randolph-Macon College, was the head jun- Skate Canada and earned the bronze medal at who scored two goals in the quarterfinal game. Cox is King inherits a program that went ior varsity coach for two years, before be- Trophée Eric Bompard in Paris. a rising senior at West Potomac, while Cordia attends 78-11 over the past three seasons un- coming a varsity assistant in 2008. He had Wagner won the bronze at the 2008 U.S. Cham- St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, where he was an All-Inter- der Thomas, including a perfect 52-0 a two-year 21-15 career record as a junior pionships, which earned her a berth to the Four state Athletic Conference selection last season. Continents Figure Skating Championships and The Nationals have lost to the United States, as record in the Patriot District. Even varsity coach. 2008 World Figure Skating Championships, where well as Canada by a combined eight goals. How- though the Titans will lose seven se- “He brings a lot of enthusiasm and was she placed eighth and 16th, respectively. ever, the Iroquois have blasted past Japan, niors, including four college signees, part of the resurgence of baseball here, Wagner was born on the U.S. Army Base in England, Australia and Scotland by a combined 52 T.C. Williams returns rising senior Ed- which I think he can keep going,” Donley, Heidelberg, Germany, and has lived in four states goals en route to a 20-goal per game average. before settling in Alexandria. Her younger brother The U-19 World Games, which started on July 3 ward Jenkins and rising junior Ryan who will leave the DSA post on August 1. Austin is also a skater and currently competes na- will finish on July 12. Games are being played at Yates. “His biggest strength was continuity.” tionally at the intermediate level. Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam, British Columbia. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 27 Sports Plenty of Local Ties At Tiger-less Tournament Reporter chronicles tales from the recent AT&T National.

By Michael K. Bohn reer as a sports journalist. Special to Gazette Packet After college and reporting jobs at the “Nashville Banner” and the Keith Werman tags out an American All-Star during the 17th District’s mong the thousands of vol Jackson, Miss. “Clarion-Ledger”, American Legion All-Star game on July 4 at Waters Field. Aunteers who help make the latter a Gannett newspaper, he weekly PGA Tour events began a temporary assignment at successful, the most visible are the the chain’s fledging “USA Today” marshals patrolling each hole. in 1983. After a year of general They raise their arms and shush sports reporting, including col- the fans when players prepare to leges and the NFL, Potter took a All-American All-Stars hit, and organize the gallery’s flow permanent position with the about the course. One of them, nation’s first truly national paper. Local Legions Teams Send Five to District 17 All-Star game. Mount Vernon resident Ron “My editor had me cover Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/Gazette Fitzsimons, offered a special view- NASCAR because I talked funny, group of local standouts celebrated the nation’s ing perspective to kids on the par- just like the drivers,’ he said of his birthday in typical American fashion — by play 3 seventh hole during the tourna- southern accent. Simultaneously, Aing in an American Legion All-Star game. ment. he began reporting on professional The Alexandria Post 24 and Post 129 teams “I had a little ‘kids-friendly’ pro- golf, staring with the 1984 LPGA sent five players to represent the 2008 National All-Stars gram on our hole that I started last Dinah Shore Nabisco champion- in American Legion Baseball District 17’s All-Star game at year,” he said. “I selected children ship (now the Kraft Nabisco, an Waters Field on July 4. Comprised of high school players from the gallery to come up and LPGA major). “I learned how to from Mount Vernon, Edison, Bishop Ireton and T.C. Will- sit very quietly right on the tee, cover a pro tournament by report- iams, the two teams teamed up with Falls Church Post 130, inside the ropes. They had a ing on the LPGA Tour,” he said, Springfield Post 176 and Fairfax Post 177 to comprise the worm’s eye view, just a few feet crediting the openness and acces- American All-Stars. They played the best players from from the players.” sibility of both the tour staff and Vienna Post 180, Lorton Post 162, Annandale Bicentennial Fitzsimmons, who is a staff as- players. Post 1976 and Centreville Post 1995. sistant to Fairfax County supervi- Potter expanded his reporting to The lone Post 24 representative was pitcher/ sor Gerry Hyland, said the re- the PGA Tour in 1996, and in re- centerfielder Basil Badley (Mount Vernon), while Post 129 sponse has been great. “The par- cent years, has enjoyed writing was represented by pitcher/shortstop John Roberston and ents, needless to say, were thrilled. about golf equipment and course T.C. Williams’ Marc Grosser, Pike Brynildsen and Sam And the kids were great. Not one design. He travels extensively, al- Alexander. problem.” ternating tournament assignments Bob DeLelle, an assistant coach for Post 129, helped Post with the paper’s other golf writers. 177 manager Craig Knoll coach the All-Star team. JERRY POTTER has been a golf Potter has lived since 1984 in the As of press time, Post 129 has a 6-12 record, while Post writer and reporter for most of his Franconia neighborhood of Alex- 24 has a 5-13 record. Vienna Post 180 is currently leading adult life, and for once, he was on andria. He commuted to Rosslyn with a 14-4 showing. On Tuesday, Post 24 dropped a 9-0 Five players from Mount Vernon and the other side over the tape re- when “USA Today” was headquar- decision to Annandale Bicentennial Post 1976. Alexandria took their turns at the corder. tered there, and now drives to his plate at the recent annual American “This is strange. I’m usually the office in the paper’s current build- —Eric J. Gilmore Legion All-Star game. one asking the questions,” USA To- ing in McLean. day golf writer Jerry Potter said at Asked about his own golf game, NVSL Swimming Report the start of a recent interview. “I’ve Potter answered with one word, been reporter for 35 years, but I “Bad.” He plays occasionally, and rarely do the talking.” said that many a great player has On July 13, the Northern Virginia lor, and Jack Marlowe. and Meredith Ryan won the butterfly Over lunch at the media center tried to help. “I’m just not an ath- Swim League (NVSL) will hold its an- events. nual Wally Martin 3-meter Diving The Hollin Hills Bluefish are off to during the AT&T National at lete.” Championship at Lee-Graham Pool in a strong start this summer with two big The Riverside Gardens Tsunami Bethesda’s Congressional Country Falls Church. The event, which annually wins. The Bluefish recently tallied wins swim team came on strong during the Club, Potter, 60, spun some yarns WITH THE RECUPERATING attracts more than 100 divers, ranging over Pinewood Lake, 258-86, and Bren first week of the 2008 NVSL summer about his long and satisfying ca- Tiger Woods absent from his sig- in age from 8 to 18, is the league’s high Mar-Edsall Park, 223-168. The Bluefish season. The Mount Vernon-area team dive championship. are coached by Alex Collins and Chris won its first meet at home against nature golf tournament, fewer The 10-and-under girls will start at 8 Keany. Sleepy Hollow Recreation Asso- fans turned out for the event. Of- p.m., with 55 minutes intervals occur- In freestyle, Keeler Fina, Beata ciation, 272-130. Patrick Sullivan and ficial figures reflected about a 25 ring for the junior girls and boys (ages Corcoran, Sergei Sciacca, Kylie Bostick, Sean Heffernan set new team recordsin percent drop overall, but Sunday’s 11-12), the intermediate division (ages Barbara Peisch, Anna Leonard, Tommy the boys 15–18 age group. Sullivan 13-14) and senior division (ages 15-18). Clark, Henry Luster, Matt Kuhbach and broke the team’s 24 year-old 50-meter gate was seemed even smaller be- Meredith Ryan all earned first-place freestyle record with a time of 24.90. cause the Tour set early tee times The results will be posted on the wins. Heffernan broke his own 50-meter back- to beat the thunderstorms. Fans NVSL-Dive Web site at The backstroke winners included stroke record with a time 29.57. www.nvsldive.nvblu.com Genevieve Adams, Samuel Runner, During the meet against Sleepy Hol- who arrived at noon found that Michael Valceanu, Sophia Labas, low, Riverside had 28 first place finishes half the field had finished and the In Division 5, undefeated Dunn Caroline Schuermann and Sam Hirt, in 38 individual events and won nine of Michael K. Bohn leaders making the turn. On the Loring downed Mansion House by while Sergei Sciacca, Paul Crowley, the 12 relay races. Placing first for Riv- fifth hole, marshaled by Vienna’s a 213-189 decision. Double winners for Hannah Runner, Kylie Bostick, Henry erside were Alec Dubois, Anna Selbrede, Dunn Loring were John McClorey, Luster, Sophia Labas, Bradley Speakman, Paul Dubois, Elizabeth Dexter, Carolyn Westwood Country Club, Joe Lauren Kaup, Andrew Nyce, and George Jack Peisch and Ellie Kenimer took top Murphy, Karley Zdebski, Patrick Mcguire thought the crowd was Hirka. Single winners for Dunn Loring honors in the breaststroke. Sullivan, Jonathan Letai, Christopher down by half. “There’s a big dif- were Alexander Tosi, Sophia Whelpley, Immanuel Cromley, Rachel Robison, Letai, Bayley Garland, Madison Zdebski, of Courtesy ference this year,” Mcguire said on Zachary Swanekamp, Logan Hirka, Caroline Hirt, Samuel Runner, Michael Sean Heffernan, Megan McCormick, David Baueinfeind, Emily Waldron, Valceanu, Barbara Peisch, Matt Taylor Scott, Ryan Scott, Patrick Mount Vernon resident Ron Sunday. “Plus, the buzz is differ- Jacob Potter, Nabil Milani, Chelsea Tay- Kuhbach, Anna Leonard, Tommy Clark Murphy, and Sean Sullivan. Fitzsimmons. ent without Tiger.” 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Borrowing More Guilty of Discrimination From Page 1 From Page 1 ing with two bond-rating agencies, would be $5,000 — an amount that would payers, Lovain said, the city govern- which renewed Alexandria’s “double July 30 even though the decision has al- go to the city government, not McCray. ment will be in a better position to build triple A” rating — the highest available. ready been publicly announced. When a final resolution in the case is final- the kind of large-scale projects that are This week, city officials sold $63 million A spokeswoman for T.G.I. Friday’s dis- ized by the release of a written opinion in currently in the pipeline and waiting for in bonds. puted the commissions’ finding in a writ- the case, McCray would be able to file a funding. In his memorandum outlining “This speaks very well not only for our ten statement issued this week. complaint in federal court under the Ameri- the proposal for raising the debt limit, past accomplishments, but also for our “We are disappointed in the outcome and cans with Disabilities Act. Hartmann pointed out that other Wash- strong financial stability,” wrote Mayor wholly disagree with the commission deci- “This may yet end up in federal court,” ington-area jurisdictions have much Bill Euille in a July 7 memorandum to sion,” said Amy Freshwater on behalf of said Jean Niebauer, director of the Office more debt than Alexandria, which has City Council members. T.G.I. Friday’s. “We absolutely stand by our of Human Rights. The Alexandria City traditionally taken a conservative ap- Increasing the debt limit has been a position that we did nothing wrong or un- Council created the Human Rights Commis- proach to taking on debt. Loudoun longtime goal for members of the city’s lawful in regard to this allegation.” sion in 1975 to advise the City Council on County, Howard County and Arlington budget-advisory panel, formally known The commission does not have the power matters related to human rights affecting County, for example, have taken much as the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory to levy compensatory damages against the city, and to oversee the Office of Hu- more debt than Alexandria. Committee. Earlier this year, the group’s T.G.I. Friday’s, although its members could man Rights. The Office of Human Rights “The new guideline gives us much annual report to City Council members make a recommendation to the city man- enforces the Alexandria Human Rights Or- more flexibility to borrow money with- once again advocated making such a ager that the city impose a civil penalty dinance, which prohibits discrimination out bumping up against a self-imposed change to Alexandria’s debt-related against the restaurant. According to the based on age, race, color, national origin, limit that seems to be unnecessarily low,” policy guidelines. Hartmann said his rec- city’s Human Rights Code, the maximum ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orienta- said Budget Director Bruce Johnson. “It’s ommendation to raise the limit was penalty that city officials could impose tion, familial status or disability. designed to give us some idea of what a based on the committee’s recommenda- reasonable amount of debt is.” tion and an analysis of other jurisdictions with “double triple A” ratings. A Change Too Far? THE CITY’S DEBT-related financial “The old guideline hamstrung the city From Page 5 proved or rejected under the new small policies date back to the late 1980s, a by setting an artificially low amount for being recommended by staff as an added business approach, whether as a permitted time when such policies were considered how much the city could borrow,” said safguard. It proposed that a review and use, administrative SUP, or minor amend- innovative by bond-rating agencies. Tracy Rickett, chairman of the advisory evaluation process take place by staff, fol- ment. In addition, citizen involvement, con- Since that time, Alexandria has emerged committee. “People who move here 10 lowed by a full report to the Commission, troversial or difficult cases, appeals filed and as a well-respected financial institution. or 20 years from now will benefit from after the proposed text amendment had generally instructive examples should be Just last week, a delegation of city offi- the new police facility, so they should been operative for two years. noted,” Hamer said. She also called for “staff cials traveled to Wall Street for a meet- help pay for it.” “The report (to the Commission) should suggestions for improving whatever regu- include a tally of business proposals ap- lations are now adopted.”

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tinels in defending those who Council, charging that the BAR has what it calls the “worst of the questionable architectural value,” OLD TOWN would tear into the historic fabric made several “highly question- worst.” and a building at 802 N. Washing- of Old Town. OTCA is made up able” decisions that OTCA says Among them: the new Hotel ton that OTCA suggests is blighted WAR DRUMS? entirely of citizen volunteers. The endanger historic preservation. Monaco at King and S. Pitt (for- property directly on the George Two of the key players in work- BAR is an official city government These decisions, says OTCA, have merly the Holiday Inn), a facade Washington Memorial Parkway. ing to strengthen historic preser- entity. But more often than not produced “long lasting, deleteri- better suited to the Casbah than Wow! And that’s only a small vation in Alexandria’s Old and His- they come down on the same side ous effects to our collective repu- Old Town; the Small Mall in the part of the OTCA broadside. OTCA toric District, for as many years as of controversial preservation is- tations for vigilantly protecting 100 block of King, described as a isn’t necessarily declaring war on I can remember, are the Old Town sues — while approaching them our historic heritage.” “perfect example of BAR decision the BAR in its letter. In fact, the Civic Association and the Board of from different directions. Friends, them’s fightin’ words! making which calls into question Association calls for a sit-down Architectural Review. Or do they? OTCA in its letter to the city says their consideration of basic prin- with city officials to discuss the At least that’s my take. The two Late this spring, OTCA launched the abominations created by often- ciples of historic preservation...”; issues it raises. “We respectfully groups work in tandem, along a broadside against the BAR in a leaky BAR oversight are many. But the Saul Center on the 600 block request that you consider our call with many others, as reliable sen- letter to Mayor Euille and City OTCA goes on to identify some of of N. Washington which is “of for action,” the OTCA letter con- cludes. Tough to turn down, Mayor Euille.

BIG TIME DATE CHANGE Trusted Dental Care Your Faithful readers of this column know that for years, we’ve de- scribed the annual antiques show Doctor Would Recommend. sponsored by the Historic Alexan- dria Foundation as the “best party in town.” Well, it still will be this year. But Rejuvenate your smile and instead of dominating the week before Thanksgiving, this year’s restore your youth! show and preview party will move back a week. The gala preview party will be Nov. 13, and the show days will be Nov. 14, 15 and 16. All for now, ‘Towners.

<1b>—Bob Feldkamp Health & Fitness

E-mail announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- 917-6407 with questions. Dr. Michael Rogers – Trusted by the community and committed to The Alexandria Mental Health Family Support Group of NAMI/ the latest technology and highest standards. FOCUS is open to all dealing with men- tally ill family members suffering from • Featured on NBC4 with Doreen Gensler’s Healthline depression, bipolar or schizophrenia. Meetings are held the second Wednes- • Featured Dentist at NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo day of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Mental Health Office, • Selected as a Top Dentist in Checkbook Magazine Community Service Board Clubhouse, 4480 King St. Contact J. Gulka, Facili- • Published in Washington Woman, Washington tator, 571-451-0773.

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Incidents reported to the Alexandria door, blue. Police Department between June 15 to 100 block of South Reynolds St. You Can Have a Successful July 8. On July 3 between 12:30 a.m. and noon, unknown persons stole the victim Advertising Program that vehicle. Stolen: 1997 Honda Accord FELONIOUS ASSAULT/ARREST Station Wagon, green. Into On July 2 at 5:42 p.m., a 47-year-old 3700 block of Commonwealth male City resident was cut during an Ave. Between July 7 at 10:30 p.m. and Fits argument by an acquaintance. He was July 8 at 9 a.m. 1996 Toyota Corolla, 4- Your Advertising Budget. transported to an area hospital with non door, blue. life-threatening injuries. ROBBERY GRAND LARCENY AUTO 700 block of Montgomery St. 900 block of N Royal St. June 9 June 7 at 12:25 a.m. The victim, a 49- between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 2001 year-old Alexandria man, reports that www.connectionnewspapers.com Dodge Intrepid, 4-door, silver. two suspects approached him and re- Intersection of Queen Street moved personal property. There were 703-838-0302 and North Royal Street. June 20 no injuries. The first suspect is described between 9:30 p.m. at 11:30 p.m. Stolen: as a black male, 16 to 24 years-old, 5 2002 Chrysler Sebring, silver. feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches and 120 800 block of Pendleton St. June to 150 pounds. The second suspect is Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 22 between 12:01 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. described as a black male, 16 to 24- NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S Stolen: 1998 Dodge Caravan, green. years-old and 120 to 150 pounds. 1400 block of North Van Dorn 3800 block of Executive Ave. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT St. Between June 20 at 7 a.m.and June June 7 at 1:30 a.m. The victim, a 22- 21 at noon. Stolen: 2008 Suzuki motor- year-old Alexandria man, reports that 6234 QUANDER ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22307 cycle, GSXR750K8 , black. he was struck in the head by two sus- SALE TO BE HELD AT 4110 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 600 block of North Columbus pects. The suspects then removed St. Between June 21 at 10 p.m. and personal property. There were no inju- JULY 11, 2008 June 22 at 7 a.m. Stolen: 1996 Ford ries. The first suspect is described as a AT 10:00 A.M. Crown Victoria, silver. white male, 5 feet 9 inches and wearing 1900 North Beauregard St. Be- a red mesh shirt and blue jeans. The In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 16387, Page 2016, among the land records of Fairfax County, tween June 25 at 7:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. second suspect is described as a white Virginia (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), securing The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Noteholder”), default having occurred in the payment Stolen: 2001 Mercedes-Benz, 4-door, male, 5 feet 9 inches and wearing a of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to do so by the Noteholder, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale the property de- gold. white tank top and shorts. scribed below at public auction on the front steps of the Fairfax County Courthouse located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 on July 900 block of North Iverson St. 1300 block of Chetworth Court. 11, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. On June 26, 5 p.m. Stolen: 1994 Honda, On July 5 at 1:05 a.m. The suspect 4-door, dark blue. robbed one City resident and one Wash- The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is generally known as 6234 Quander 400 block of South Pickett St. ington, D.C. resident of personal Road, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia 22307 and is described in more detail in the Deed of Trust and as follows: Between June 15 at 6 a.m. and June 25, property while pointing a gun at them. PARCEL 2, containing 2.183 acres, more or less, of the subdivision of the PROPERTY OF ELIZABETH J. QUANDER, as the same appears duly 6 a.m. Stolen: 2004 Chevrolet Trail- Suspect is described as a black male dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1785, Page 264, among the land records of Fairfax County, Virginia. blazer, light green. wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and 300 block of First St. On June 28 blue jeans. LESS AND EXCEPT all of that lot or parcel of land containing 8,750 square feet more particularly described as follows: between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stolen: 1998 3100 block of Mount Vernon Beginning at a corner of Parcel 2 of the subdivision of the Residue of the property of Elizabeth J. Quander in the southwesterly line of Quander Road Dodge Intrepid, 4-door, black. Ave. On July 6 at 1:02 a.m., a Fairfax (Route #630) and running thence with a line of said parcel S.44 degrees, 22’ 50” W. 160.0 feet to another corner of said parcel thence running through 200 block of South Whiting St. County resident was robbed of his ve- the parcel N. 0 degrees, 37’ 10” W. 98.99 feet and N. 44 degrees 22’ 50” E. 90.00 feet to a point in the line of Quander Road, thence with the line of said road S. 45 degrees 37’ 10” E. 70.00 feet, to the point of the beginning. Between June 29 at 6 p.m. and June 30 hicle after refusing to give the suspect at 8 a.m. Stolen: 2002 Suzuki GSXR some money. Suspect is a black male TERMS OF SALE 1000 motorcycle, black. wearing a white tee shirt and grey jeans. 400 block of South Reynolds St. ALL CASH. The property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed (the “Substitute Trustees’ Stolen vehicle is a 2002 Honda two- Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, easements, restrictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, if Between June 29 at 9 a.m. and June 30 door, white in color, with a black hood. any, having priority over the Deed of Trust, as they may lawfully affect the property. at 8:25 a.m. Stolen: 1998 Plymouth Voyager van, green. The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all warranties of any kind, either express or implied for the property, including without limita- WEAPONS VIOLATION tion, any warranty relating to the zoning, condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitability, environmental condition, compliance with 600 block of Jefferson St. On applicable laws, fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of loss or damage to the property shall be borne by the successful bid- June 30, between 10: 45 p.m. and 11:02 800 block of Montgomery St. der from and after the date of the time of the sale. Obtaining possession of the property shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder (the p.m. Stolen: 2000 Chevrolet Astro van, July 8 at 11:38 p.m. Officers responded “Purchaser”). white. to the report of a fight. Upon arrival, A bidder’s deposit of $25,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or cashier’s check may be required by the Substitute Trustees for such bid to be ac- 2400 block of Menokin Drive. officers heard two shots fired. It was cepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the requirement of the Deposit. Immediately On July 2 between 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 determined that two shots had been after the sale, the successful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be available p.m., unknown persons stole the victim fired into the air. No victims or property for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall deliver to the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memorandum of sale. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest at 8.5% per annum from the date of sale to the date of settlement, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Settlement vehicle. Stolen: 2007 Honda Accord, 4- damage could be located. shall occur within ten (10) days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with regard to the Purchaser’s obligation.

Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, Virginia 22182. Purchaser shall pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, water permit renewal fees (if any) or other municipal liens, charges and assessments. The Pur- chaser shall also pay all settlement fees, title examination charges, title charges and title insurance premiums, all recording costs (including the state grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, clerk’s filing fees and transfer fees and taxes), auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and rea- Legal Notices Legal Notices sonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred in the preparation of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documentation. The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at settlement waiving any cause of action it or they may have against the Substitute Trust- CASE BAR2008-0111 ees, and/or the Beneficiary for any condition with respect to the property that may not be in compliance with any federal, state or local law, regulation Request for approval of signage at 1101 or ruling including, without limitation, any laws, regulation and ruling relating to environmental contamination or hazardous wastes. Such agreement Queen shall also provide that if notwithstanding such agreement, a court of competent jurisdiction should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement St, zoned CL Commercial shall serve as the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing herein shall release, waive APPLICANT: Smile Market or preclude any claims the Purchaser may have against any person in possession or control of the property.

CASE BAR2008-0112 If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs of the sale, Request for approval of alterations & signage at including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the Beneficiary against the indebtedness se- 1000 Cameron St, zoned CD Commercial cured by and other amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Beneficiary shall APPLICANT: Vincent Burgher elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture shall not limit any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustees or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the property is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of the failing bidder, and the failing bidder shall be liable for any de- CASE BAR2008-0113 ficiency between its bid and the successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of conducting such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by the Request for approval of alterations at 910 N. Substitute Trustees of the property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to the property so conveyed Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Columbus St, zoned RB Residential shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided by applicable law. Parker-Gray District APPLICANT: Michael Johns LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Information about the above item(s) may be ob- /s/ Henry F Brandenstein, Jr. tained from the Department of Planning and ======Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, Substitute Trustee ======Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria 838-4666 /s/ Jessica L. Sartorius Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- DAY, JULY 23, 2008 begining at 7:30 PM in Substitute Trustee Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, ORDER OF PUBLICATION 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the fol- Case No JJ020649-01-00 lowing applications: Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Lauren T. Coapstick, Esq. CASE BAR2008-0106 Relations District Court Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Venable LLP tion at 309 N. West St, zoned RB Residential NATHANIEL Z. WELDEMISKEL APPLICANT: Ralph Timmons The object of this suit is to: CUSTODY/VISITATION 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300 CASE BAR2008-0107 It is ORDERED that the defendant Vienna, Virginia 22182 Request for approval of addition/alterations at YESHIBELAY WELDEMISKEL FERU appear at 309 N. West St, zoned RB Residential the above named Court and protect his or her APPLICANT: Ralph Timmons interests on or before 8/8/2008 at 9:00am (703) 760-1638 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 31 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria EmploymentEmployment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m.

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Prior paid experience with animals VETERINARY HOSPITAL Qualifications: Small animal hospital in Mount Vernon - Minimum two years of Cash Handling experience required, vet techs & assistants preferred. area is looking for a F/T permanent Must make an 8-12 month commitment. assistant to work in all areas of the - Bank experience preferred; Comfortable working with numbers Apply online. hospital. Applicant must be great with www.alexandriapetcare.com/jobs customers, hard working and detail - Experience with spreadsheets and word processing oriented. Shift will cover evening and weekend hours. Applicant must be at - Professional, excellent Customer Service skills and Telephone Etiquette least 18 years old and have own Internships transportation. 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28 Yard Sales 26 Antiques 202 Domestic Auto 202 Domestic Auto MOVING SALE 7/12 9 to 1 Computer Hutch, TV We consign/pay top $ for Armoire, couch, treadmill, 25" antique/semi antique furn. ‘00 Ford Exp 78k miles $9,800 TV & much more. 8100 including mid century & Fully loaded Eddie Bauer, Never Deercreek Pl, Sprfld 22153 (nr danish modern Teak FFX Co. Pkwy) 7/569-1571 furniture, sterling, mens wrecked 4WD tow package Black & watches, painting/art glass, 29 Misc. for Sale clocks, jewelry, costume Tan, well maintained, All paperwork jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Call 703-313-0671 $250 KING Pillow Top Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Mattress & Box set (3pc)- Brand New, Never Used w/warranty. (Retail $500+) Deliverable 571-926-1990 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements

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Department of the Army Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for Implementation of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Recommendation 133 Fort Belvoir, Virginia In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Army has published a Final EA and Draft FNSI that evaluate the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with realignment of BRAC Commission Recommendation 133 (BRAC 133) to Fort Belvoir, Virginia. BRAC 133 primarily involves the relocation of 6,409 personnel in Department of Defense agencies currently located in leased space in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including activities associated with the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), to Fort Belvoir. Fort Belvoir has been defined for these purposes to include areas under consideration for purchase including the GSA warehouse in Springfield, Virginia, the Victory Center in Alexandria, VA SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! and the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. The EA is available for 30 days beginning July 14, 2008 and ending on August Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword puzzle 13, 2008. An electronic version of the EA can be downloaded from the following URLs: http://www.belvoirbrac-eis.net answers each week, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the or http://www.hqda.army.mil/acsim/brac/env_ea_review.htm. Copies of the EA are available at the following public libraries (addresses available online): Fairfax County Public Library (John Marshall, Kingstowne, Lorton, Sherwood completed puzzle with your name and the puzzle number Regional, Fairfax City, and Richard Byrd branches), Alexandria Public Library (Charles Bentley Central and Ellen to the Crossword Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998! Coolidge Burke branches), Prince William County Public Library (Chinn Park Regional and Lake Ridge branches), The winner of puzzle #0316-3 is: Fort Belvoir Van Noy Library, Fairfax County Government Center, South County Government Center, Mount Vernon Government Center, Franconia Government Center, Springfield Government Center, Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation, and the City of Alexandria Deputy City Manager’s Office. For additional information concerning the EA, Jeff Carver0316-1 please contact Mr. Don Carr, Fort Belvoir Director of Public Affairs, at (703) 805-2583 (E-mail Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from address:[email protected]. mil) during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Written comments on the time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: EA should be sent by mail to Fort Belvoir BRAC, ATTN: BRAC 133 EA Comments, 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 340, www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. Fairfax, Virginia, 22030; by email to [email protected]; or submitted online at It should appear in a newspaper from a different classified zone. http://www.belvoirbrac-eis.net. Comments are to be submitted by August 13, 2008.

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