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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. 44 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper October 30, 2008 Missing Officer Found Officer’s body discovered 100 feet from last known sighting during Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette training exercise.

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he body of 2nd Lt. Frank Stecco of the Fairfax County Police was Tdiscovered Saturday, Oct. 25 in Pohick Bay. Stecco, 42, went missing four days earlier on Tuesday, Oct. Judging Energy Sources 21 while participating in a helicopter res- Co-founder of the bio-tour Alan Palm talks to a group of high school students about alternative energy cue exercise at Pohick Bay Regional Park. sources and the math involved in determining if the alternative source provides more energy than it takes Drowning was listed as the cause of death. to create it. On Monday, more than 150 students from 26 area schools convened at St. Stephen’s & St. According to a Fairfax County Police re- Agnes School for a sustainability conference organized by the school. The event kicked off with a letter of lease, Stecco’s body was found approxi- support from The Honorable Al Gore and a proclamation from Mayor William D. Euille in behalf of the mately 100 feet away from where he was City of Alexandria. Keynote speaker Mike Tidwell of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network praised the last seen before disappearing. The exercise, intent of the conference and encouraged the participants, saying, “We are starved for student leaders. conducted by the Fairfax County Police De- Students need to be at the center of this issue.” partment, was designed to coordinate simu- lated rescues between boats and aircraft for potential victims of boating accidents. At Declining revenues collide with approximately 2:47 p.m., Stecco was reported missing. A $45 Million Hole increased cost of doing business. Air, water and ground search teams were dispatched to locate the officer once he went Michael Lee Pope cies will not be filled. City officials will even collect about $5 million less than last missing. For four days, police and fire de- Gazette Packet slash $31,000 out of the budget to go after year because the value of automobiles partment boats, helicopters and personnel delinquent taxpayers. Last weekend, City is dropping. State-funding levels are from Fairfax County, Alexandria City or city budget officials, the concept Manager Jim Hartmann presented City expected to go down for warehous- combed Pohick Bay and Pohick Regional of a “status quo” budget is an impor- Council members with a list of $10 million ing federal prisoners at the city jail, Park, with technical assistance from the U.S. F tant benchmark to make judgements worth of cuts to the current operating bud- and money that would have other- Coast Guard and Federal Bureau of Investi- about next year’s funding levels. But time get. Making those gation. Canines trained to detect human does not stand still, and next year’s budget same cuts to the scent scanned the grounds. is likely to be unlike anything experienced “status quo” budget “We may have to look at increasing the It is unclear at this time what role Stecco in recent memory because of the worldwide for next year had was playing in the exercise, as well as financial crisis and a housing market that been estimated at average tax bill at the rate of inflation.” whether he was on a boat or in the water. has tanked. So the “status quo budget” $20 million. But — Councilman Tim Lovain He was wearing a dry suit designed for cold- looms like a ghost from a more lucrative making the same water temperatures at the time of the exer- era haunting City Hall — a recurring night- cuts to next year’s budget that have already wise been collected from recordation cise. He was not wearing a breathing appa- mare that will grow more gruesome as bud- been made to the current budget brings the taxes will freeze up as a result of a ratus and police department spokesperson get cuts slash city services. additional money needed down to $10 mil- housing market that has become well Tawny Wright said his role did not require Already services have been reduced for lion. chilled. Adding together the $35 mil- one. senior citizens and the homeless. The Po- Meanwhile, revenues are vanishing. lion revenue shortfall with the $10 The incident is under investigation by the lice Department has cut back on spending Declining property values are expected to million needed for what budget offi- Fairfax County Police Department, which is levels for its Domestic Violence Unit. DASH yield about $23 million less than last year. cials are now calling the “modified not releasing any further details at this time. buses will reduce service. Leaf collection With the automobile industry in crisis, city status quo” is a simple equation. Yet See Missing, Page 7 will be rolled back. More than 100 vacan- budget officials are estimating they will See Difficult, Page 3 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Council Notebook News

Downside Risk Unemployment in Alexandria is at the highest level in four years, although the city’s rate of 3 percent is significantly lower than Virginia and national standards. Meanwhile the city’s office vacancy rate has spiked to 7 percent, relatively high for Alexandria but lower than the Northern Virginia office-vacancy rate of 13 percent. With the financial system in a period of turbulence more severe than at any time since the 1930s, city government is trying to adapt to dwindling revenues by identifying efficiencies and slashing services. In his monthly financial re- port to City Council members Tuesday night, City Manager Jim Hartmann explained how the crisis is taking hold in the city. “The U.S. is most likely already in a recession,” Hartmann explained in a memorandum outlining the city’s financial situation. “One manifestation of weakness in the real-estate market is an increase in the foreclosure rate compared to previous years.” According to the Department of Real Estate Assessments, the number of foreclosures in Alexandria rose from 72 during the first eight months of 2007 to 227 in the first eight months of 2008. City officials are quick to point out that Alexandria’s foreclosure rate of one out of every 1,204 properties in August is far less than Fairfax County’s rate of one out of every 306 properties or Prince William County’s rate of one out of every 95 prop- Graph by Stu Moll/Gazette Packet erties. Nevertheless, Hartmann warned that next year’s real-estate assessments will decline between 5 percent and 6 percent, contributing to a $10-million shortfall of revenue. Difficult Budget Year “The extreme turbulence in the credit markets creates downside risk to the city’s current real-estate projections,” the city From Page 1 manager explained. the sum total of the city’s shortfall is a staggering Get Involved figure: City Council members will need to find about The City Council will hold a public hearing on the bud- $45 million worth of additional revenue just to main- get for fiscal year 2010 at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30. The hearing Following the Money tain current operations. will take place in the council chambers at City Hall, lo- The nexus between money and power is as old as politics. But “There will be significant service reductions on the cated at 301 King Street. A community meeting on the horizon,” said Budget Director Bruce Johnson. “The capital-improvement program is also scheduled for Nov. following the money has always presented a challenge at City 6 at 6 p.m. at the Lee Center Exhibit Hall, 1108 Jefferson Hall, where developers bring projects before elected leaders who only thing that would avoid that is if council were Street. For more information, call 703-838-4500. make a final judgment call. Is it possible that an investor in a to raise the tax rate significantly.” project before City Council made a campaign contribution? Do City Council members have a financial interest in a project? Un- DURING THE FIRST five years of this decade, the cult enough without adding more to the shortfall by der current disclosure rules, financial ties between elected lead- average residential tax bill doubled from $2,000 to raising salaries. Elected leaders say it’s too soon to ers and developers remain unknown. $4,000. After Hartmann began his new role as city know for sure if a cost-of-living adjustment is out- But all that might change next year. manager in 2005, the bills continued to rise, but the side the realm of possibility. During a discussion of the city government’s legislative packet, rate of growth became less pronounced. Budget of- “Nothing is outside of the realm of possibility,” said a list of items for the municipal lobbyist to advocate during the ficials say all that’s changed. Now the city’s num- Vice Mayor Del Pepper. “But I must say that the bud- General Assembly session next year, three councilmen introduced ber-crunchers must adopt a new mindset in which get situation isn’t looking too bright right now.” a set of charter amendments they say would create better dis- services will be slashed even as taxpayers kick in City officials are quick to point out that Alexandria closure. The proposal was submitted in an Oct. 28 memoran- more money. is in much better shape than many of its neighbors. dum from Rob Krupicka, Paul Smedberg and Justin Wil- “This is without precedent in recent history,” said Employment and tourism is stable, and federal con- son and added to the draft version of the city’s packet Tuesday Johnson. “We had a budget shortfall in the late 1980s tracting is expected to grow. Overall, the city’s night. The new rules would require developers to disclose all and early 1990s, but you’d probably have to go back economy is not expected to be hit as hard as the city investors in any project before City Council, force council mem- to the 1970s to see something equivalent in magni- government, whose revenues are closely tied to the bers to disclose any current or previous financial interest with tude to what the city is facing now.” fate of the housing market. any investors, and prohibit council members from accepting The ball is now in City Council’s court, with the “While the rest of the city’s economy remains stable campaign contributions from applicants seeking approval of their elected leaders now tasked with the challenge of at this time, the drop in real-estate values coupled projects. providing guidance. Over the next few weeks, council with the city’s reliance on real-estate taxes to fund “Just for fun,” noted Mayor Bill Euille. “If this were to pass, members will try to reach some kind of consensus city services creates the severe immediate problem Councilman Krupicka would need to disclose whether he made about how to find new sources of revenue and how we face,” said Mayor Bill Euille in a written state- a campaign contribution to himself in order to get this matter dramatically services should be reduced. They are ment. “The potential cuts to programs and services before City Council.” expected to adopt formal guidelines at their Nov. 25 for the current fiscal year will require the city to make legislative meeting, although last weekend’s retreat some very tough choices in the coming weeks.” laid the groundwork for the coming budget season. The value of single-family homes is expected to Iron Councilman “We may have to look at increasing the average drop about 5 percent when assessments are issued When he’s not advocating for better disclosure laws, Council- tax bill at the rate of inflation,” said Councilman early next year, and the value of condominiums is man Wilson is on the move — literally. After three months of Tim Lovain, who was chairman of the city’s budget- expected to drop about 8 percent. At the current tax training, the 29-year-old councilman competed in the Marine advisory committee before being elected in 2006. rate, which is 84.5 cents for every $100 of assessed Corps Marathon on Sunday, finishing the course in 3 hours and “The service cuts would just be too severe if we tried value, the average residential tax bill will be $3,979. 30 minutes. During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, to hold the tax rate flat.” One option Hartmann presented to City Council mem- Ludwig Gaines took a moment to congratulate his colleague bers over the weekend including raising the tax rate for the accomplishment. WHILE OTHER local jurisdictions are considering 11 cents, which would create an average tax bill of “He hit the wall at the 20-mile mark,” said Gaines. “Then some- layoffs and furloughs, Alexandria has avoided mak- $4,502. But even then, council members would have one said ‘Justin,’ someone’s going to run for your seat on City ing such dramatic measures — at least for now. Al- a difficult time balancing priorities. “Even if we de- Council,’ and he finished the race.” though Hartmann’s salary increased from $227,843 cided to raise the tax rate by 11 cents, that just gets to $233,083 last year, the vast majority of city em- us back to the current adjusted budget,” said Coun- — Michael Lee Pope ployees did not get a cost-of-living increase. City cilman Justin Wilson. “We are looking at three or four Council members say that finding $45 million of new years of cutting, and we are going to have to change money just to maintain the status quo will be diffi- the meaning of current services.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 3 On the Campaign Trail Election History Election Eve Rally Democrats are planning an Election Eve rally in Market Square, but they are remaining silent about the details. Party officials acknowledge say its possible Democratic Senate candidate Mark Warner is likely to be part of the event, although all the details have yet to be finalized. Two years ago, the Democratic Party organized two Market Square rallies for Democratic Senate hope- Photo by ful Jim Webb featuring rising star Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton. Now a similar rally is being scheduled

for Monday. Eddie Allen “The Alexandria Democratic Committee has reserved Market Square on Election Eve from noon to 8 p.m.,” said Alexandria Democratic Committee Chairwoman Susan Kellom. “At this point, we are awaiting word on specific plans for the traditional

/Gazette Archiv statewide Election Eve tour.” Deceptive Percentages According to Registrar Tom Parkins, calculating voter turn-

out on Election Day will take a few extra steps to account for a e bloated list of active voters. In most election years, postal ad- dresses are compared with voter lists to confirm that voters are John Sheffey, center, is stopped on his way to vote at MacArthur School in this 1968 archive still city residents. But the State Board of Elections decided to photo. Democratic supporters on the left are James Thomson and Marion Galland. G.O.P. avoid this process this year, creating a list of “active voters” that endorsers on the right are Mrs. James Gilbert and Harold Hernley. During this election, could include thousands of people who no longer live in Alexan- voters were deciding a controversial question about serving liquor by the glass. dria. So discerning an accurate turnout percentage is going to require more than simply dividing the number of voters by the number of registered voters. Although the city now has 93,000 registered voters, Parkins said that an accurate reflection of the current number of active How Alexandria Voted voters is probably closer to 83,000. So if 70,000 voters show up at the polls on Tuesday, will that constitute a 75-percent turnout The reelection of Washington to a second term was a no- or an 84-percent turnout? City’s voters have brainer, and the First Incumbent once again received a unanimous vote of the Electoral College, which had now “It’s a mess,” admitted Parkins one recent afternoon. “I’m per- traditionally been out swelled to 132 votes. Yet the Washington administration was sonally going to use the 83,000 number when I calculate voter already showing signs of division between Alexander turnout because that’s much closer to the number of active voters of step with Virginia. Hamilton’s Federalists and Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic in the city.” Republicans. By Michael Lee Pope Deceptive Polls Gazette Packet Election of 1796 Alexandria’s Choice: John Adams Recent polls have shown Democratic presidential hopeful Barak oters in the city of Alexandria have par- With the emergence of party politics on the American scene, Obama take a significant lead in Virginia against Republican ticipated in 42 presidential elections, pick- Alexandria quickly moved toward the Federalists — beginning John McCain, but how accurate are those polls? Republicans ing the winner 54 percent of the time. a long history of being out of step with the rest of Virginia, V which generally sided with Jefferson’s party. The voting in say they are skeptical about the voracity of polling data that in- Since the beginning, Alexandria voters cludes 436,000 new voters who have registered with the State Alexandria was close, though, with 185 cast for Adams and have been out of step with the rest of Virginia — 171 for Jefferson. Board of Elections since January. Some say that the polling data voting for Federalists and Whigs when the rest of has overstated the support for Obama by over-representing newly the state voted for Democrats, then becoming a registered voters in the sampling data. Democratic stronghold when the rest of the com- Election of 1800 “My guess is that Obama is ahead, but not as much as the polls monwealth moved toward the Republicans. Alexandria’s Choice: John Adams would have you believe,” said Republican strategist Mike Lane. Before the Civil War, casting a vote in Alexandria The city remained a Federalist stronghold even with the so- “His lead is within the margin of error, which means that it’s still was a matter of public record. Voters would appear called “Revolution of 1800” was sweeping the rest of Virginia. possible for McCain to pull ahead in the final days leading up to before an election judge and announce their choice During this heated election, each party issued pamphlets at- the election.” tacking the other side and formed political action committees in public. The “secret ballot” was introduced in the to direct the campaign. Alexandria cast its lot with Adams late 1860s, which was somewhat of a mixed bless- even though Jefferson carried Virginia by 10,000 votes. Screening Our Voices ing. Although it created barriers for those who were illiterate, it also allowed voters to be free from psy- With the global economy in turmoil, the war in Iraq has not chological coercion. Federal Period been a prominent issue in the current presidential campaign. But “A freeholder who was indebted to a wealthy planter No Presidential Votes Cast the next president is going to be facing serious challenges about might think twice before he voted against the interest Between the elections of 1800 to 1847, Alexandria was not how to handle the American presence in the Middle East. With of a creditor,” wrote City Historian T. Michael Miller able to cast presidential ballots because residents lived inside the District of Columbia. that in mind, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub has scheduled a special Sun- in a 1984 history of voting in Alexandria. day night screening of “Finding Our Voices,” a 70-minute documentary about opposition to the war before the 2003 invasion. Election of 1848 “I sympathize with everyone who is feeling economic woes, Election of 1789 but that doesn’t mean that we should forget about all the families Alexandria’s Choice: Zachary Taylor Alexandria’s Choice: George Washington After “retroceding” back to Virginia, Alexandria was able who have relative serving in Iraq,” said Holly Statdler, who After advocating for ratification of the United States Con- to vote for president for the first time since 1800. Since that was one of the directors of the documentary. “We are finding that stitution, George Washington came out of retirement and was time, the city had remained anti-Democratic, moving from the audiences are very interested in political discourse and films that unanimously elected by the Electoral College with all 69 elec- Federalist politics of the early republic to Whig opposition to toral votes. Washington served as an Alexandria city trustee remind people to get involved.” Democrats during the Antebellum period. Although Virginia’s from 1766 to 1778, and retained very close relationships here. 17 electoral votes went for Democrat Lewis Cass, Alexandria’s The documentary, which was released over the summer, won His voting precinct was located at the old Fairfax County “Taylor Whig Club” was a dominant force within the city and “Best Political Documentary” at the Action on Film Festival in courthouse, now the site of City Hall. On Feb. 7, 1789, he included members such as Alexandria Gazette editor Edgar Pasadena, Calif., and “Best Feature Docuemntary” at West Holly- traveled from Mount Vernon to Alexandria and declared his Snowden. vote before an election judge. After the unanimous victory, wood Film Festival. The screening at St. Elmo’s will start at 7 the president-elect celebrated at Wise’s Tavern at the corner p.m. and be followed with a question-and-answer period with of Cameron Street and North Fairfax Street. co-director Vicki Hughes. Election of 1852 — Michael Lee Pope Alexandria’s Choice: Winfield Scott Election of 1792 Whig Party leader Daniel Webster campaigned in Market Alexandria’s Choice: George Washington See How Alexandria Voted, Page 5 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election History OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA By Owner How Alexandria Voted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath From Page 4 $124,500 or Best Offer Square during this election, in which Alexandria continued to vote Whig even Inspection Sat – Sun 10-5 though the rest of Virginia remained solidly Democratic. The campaign culminated with a Whig barbeque in Oc- tober, when 500 Alexandria voters Home Will Be Sold gathered at Corbett’s Grove on the Co- lumbia Turnpike to hear speeches and Sunday Night to highest bidder enjoy each other’s hospitality.

Alexandria Gazette Archiv 202-669-2889 Election of 1856 Alexandria’s Choice: Millard Fillmore Partisan passions got so out of hand during this election that the Alexandria Gazette suggested public authorities should be more aggressive in preventing the firing of cannon on public streets. “Both parties have been wrong in this respect,” wrote editor Edgar Snowden. e “Aged and respectable citizens declined Franklin Roosevelt won Alexandria an unprecedented going to the polls of the First Ward on Election Day, in consequence of there four times. Two other candidates won the city three being close by a cannon.” times: William Jennings Bryan and Grover Cleveland. Two-time winners were George Washington, John Adams, Election of 1860 Woodrow Wilson, Dwight Eisenhower and Bill Clinton.

Alexandria’s Choice: John Bell Alexandria Republicans formed two rival clubs in support As slavery was tearing apart the American political fabric, of James Blaine, with the two groups refusing to help each Alexandria and Virginia finally voted for the same candidate other as support was growing among Democrats for Grover — casting their ballots for the same candidate for the first time Cleveland. In the end, Virginia’s 12 electoral votes went for since George Washington. During one torchlight parade, Al- Cleveland. exandria voters marched with a large bell mounted on wheels, “whose sonorous clangor swelling loud above the martial music of the band, announced the approach of the proces- sion.” Election of 1888 Alexandria’s Choice: Grover Cleveland The Alexandria Gazette reported that President Cleveland Occupation Period was “well disposed towards ex-Confederates” because he “ordered the return of the Confederate flags to the States from No Presidential Votes Cast which they came.” Republican Benjamin Harrison, on the Virginia voters were not able to vote in 1864, when the city other hand, “thanks God he was not born south of the was under military occupation by Union forces, or in 1868, Potomac.” Alexandria and Virginia vote for the incumbent when Ulysses Grant was elected to the White House. In 1869, even though a majority of Americans side with the Republi- the General Assembly outlawed “vica voce voting,” which can challenger. created the “secret” ballot but also created additional barriers to voting for those who were illiterate. Election of 1892 Election of 1872 Alexandria’s Choice: Grover Cleveland The Alexandria Central Democratic Club made arrange- Alexandria’s Choice: Tie between Ulysses ments for a house-to-house canvass of the city to make sure Grant and Horace Greeley that every Democrat’s name was on the registration books What are the odds? In this election year, the first in which before Election Day. The names of 215 African Americans Alexandria voters could participate since the Civil War, the were “purged” from the voting rolls, and Republicans did not Democrat received 1,334 votes and the Republican received even bother fielding a candidate for Congress. 1,334 votes. For the first time, African-American voters were allowed to participate. Virginia went to Grant, and Greeley died before the Electoral College was able to meet. Election of 1896 Alexandria’s Choice: William Jennings Election of 1876 Bryan Democrats hung a large banner over across King Street in Alexandria’s Choice: Samuel Tilden favor of the Democratic candidate, Williams Jennings Bryan. The Alexandria Gazette carried several notices announcing The banner included a portrait of Bryan and his famous cam- meeting of the “Tilden and Hendricks Club” starting in Sep- paign slogan: “No Crown of Thorns, No Cross of Gold.” In tember. By Election Day, Alexandria and Virginia both sided September, Bryan campaigned in Alexandria when his Pull- with the Democrat. But a special commission appointed to man car pulled into the city’s train station. decide the election voted along party lines and handed the presidency to the Republican candidate. Election of 1900 Election of 1880 Alexandria’s Choice: William Jennings Alexandria’s Choice: Winfield Hancock Bryan Republicans were “waiving the bloody shirt” in Alexandria, Once again, Bryan brought his campaign train to the Alex- with a host of public speakers denouncing the late Confed- andria depot. A huge crowd appeared and “rendered the eracy and appealing for support from black voters for James movement of cars impossible and brought business to a com- Garfield. The Alexandria Gazette reported voter fraud in the plete standstill.” When the “Rambler,” Bryan’s private car, Jefferson Township, where “a number of dead negroes were appeared, “the air was rent with cheers and yells.” registered.” Election of 1884 Alexandria’s Choice: Grover Cleveland See Alexandria, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 5 Obituary William H. “Bill” Hurd Dead At 93 est. At the time, with his dry New England One of Alexandria’s humor, Hurd commented, “They were pay- Living Legends, ing me more then the Planning Commis- sion — so I left the Planning Commission.” Hurds involvement in Hurd served on both the Alexandria School Board and the Board of Architectural Alexandria’s civic life Review at critical junctures in their history. He was School Board Chair during the pe- spanned decades. riod of integrating Alexandria’s elementary schools. By Chuck Hagee As a resident of Alexandria since 1950, Gazette Packet Bill Hurd found himself at ground zero as the city began to transform itself from a even years and nine months years wartime production entity to the historic ago, February 11, 2001, one of site and growth center it is today. It was SAlexandria’s most dedicated and the beginning of the historic preservation knowledgeable citizens decided to movement triggered by an Advisory Opin- retire from public service. On that date Wil- ion of the Massachusetts Supreme Court liam H.”Bill” Hurd concluded his eight- year dealing with Boston’s Beacon Hill section. term as Chairman of the Alexandria Plan- Reflecting on his years as BAR’s chairman, ning Commission and his personal lifelong Hurd recalled, “We were only the third journey as a advocate of “making life bet- municipality in the nation to adopt an his- ter for everyone.” toric preservation ordinance. No one knew Hurd had served on the Commission how it was going to be received in the twice. His original term was from 1958 to courts. We were in virgin legal territory. We 1964 and the second covered the years 1981 were talking about using the police power to 2001. During the latter term he served to enforce aesthetic zoning. It was not a as Vice Chair from 1987 to 1993 and then Photo by Nina Tisara popular idea at that time.” as Chair from 1993 to 2001. William Hurd “It’s been a very enjoyable experience but A NATIVE of Lynn, Massachusetts, born its time to relax. If I’d served another term, transit system that would offer better ser- planning staff, and attorneys who pleaded August 27,1915, Hurd lived his youth in I would be ninety by the time it was up,” vice to Alexandria citizens. Drawing on his cases for their clients before him, upon his Swapscott and Wakefield, Mass., and Hurd said during a reception in his honor experience as Associate Administrator for retirement as Commission Chairman. “He Raymond, N.H. Hurd He earned a Bachelor on January 6, 2001 in the Vola Lawson Program Operations, Urban Mass Transpor- has done a tremendous job for this city. He of Arts in Political Science from the Univer- Lobby of City Hall paying tribute to his years tation Administration, U.S. Department of has always been fair minded and even sity of New Hampshire in 1937 and served of service to the City in a variety of roles. Transportation, and as a mass transporta- handed and always had the best interests as an intern at the National Institute of Pub- The Planning Commission was only one tion planning consultant for several cities, of the city in mind,” said Eileen Fogarty, lic Affairs, Washington, DC, 1937 and 1938. example of his civic involvement which be- Hurd devised and spearheaded a plan to director, Planning & Zoning Department, at He did postgraduate work at American gan as Old Town Civic Association’ repre- accomplish the goal. the time. University from 1938 to 1940 and again sentative on a local commission established Two years later the plan was a reality of “Bill is one of those very rare white men from 1946 to 1947, specializing in Public to reorganize city government. Hurd be- rolling stock on Alexandria streets. He es- who makes it his business to have govern- Administration. came vice president and then president of tablished a nonprofit public-service corpo- ment truly reflect the diversity of this city His career was interrupted by World War OTCA. ration and sold shares to the City for $1 both racially and in gender. He doesn’t just II when he served in the U.S.Army Corps of He was a member of the Alexandria each. give lip service to these concepts,” said Plan- Engineers from 1942 to 1946. Entering as School Board from 1969 to 1974, serving That system today is operated, by the ning Commissioner Donna Fossum, who a 1st Lieutenant he rose to the rank of Ma- as Chair from 1972 to 1974. He served on corporation established by Hurd, under the then served as Vice Chair of the Commis- jor upon his discharge. the Board of Architectural Review 1981 to direction of a general manager who also sion. Reflecting on those war years during the 1983; the Community Development Com- serves as the principal transportation con- “He can be crusty. His New England roots 2001 reception, Hurd said, “I was on my mittee, 1957-58; the Transportation Plan- sultant to the City. The corporation adheres are definitely there. But, he has a real pas- way to join an outfit preparing for the in- ning Board, 1974-75; and as Chairman of to rules governing City operations and is sion for making things work for everyone,” vasion of Japan when they called off the the Civil War Centennial Committee 1959- ultimately responsible to the City. Fossum said. war. We were diverted to the Philippines 69, to mention just a few of his volunteer Hurd’s guiding principle in creating DASH “He has given more to this city than any- and that’s where we stayed until we came commitments. was based on the delivery of friendly and one I can think of. We all want to be like home.” One of his most far reaching accomplish- professional service. “You know, polite, safe, Bill when we grow up. He’s a big part of On Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the age ments, in that it impacted the lives of all careful bus drivers aren’t born that way. You our meetings being fair to the public. He of 93, William H. Hurd died at Arlington Alexandrians, was the design and found- train them, and part of that training has keeps them efficient,” said the present Com- Hospital Center after being transported ing of the DASH Transit System, which he always been driver courtesy,” Hurd said mission Vice Chair John Komoroske recall- there from his home at Goodwin House, oversaw for 23 years as Chairman of its when being interviewed last year as one of ing Hurd’s favorite quote about the length where he had resided for the past two years Board of Directors. During groundbreaking Alexandria’s 2007 Living Legends. of Commission meetings — “No good deci- after moving from his longtime home on ceremonies this past spring, the new DASH DASH General Manager Sandy Modell, who sion was ever made after 11 p.m.” South Royal Street, which he had shared Transportation Center was named in his nominated Hurd to be considered as a “Liv- However, Hurd’s public service was not with his late wife of 66 years, Mariette. honor. ing Legend,” said, “He instilled this public limited to Alexandria. In addition to serv- He is survived by his son William H. Hurd, Incorporated on January 31, 1984, DASH service mentality in all of us who worked for ing in the U.S.Department of Transporta- Jr., and his wife Nancy of Springfield; and began operations in March of that year. At him when we were young. To this day there tion he also served in the U.S.Departments a brother-in-law, Raymond Bowles of Ports- its inception it had 18 buses. Today it has are transit managers and professionals who of Interior and Housing and Urban Devel- mouth, N.H. Plans for a memorial service, 62 buses providing affordable transporta- remember Mr. Hurd as the role model for how opment as well as the U.S.Housing and to be held at a later date, have not been tion, $1 for the base fee with free transfers, to operate the business, lead people, deal with Home Finance Agency during a federal gov- finalized at this time, according to his son. to Alexandrians over 10 routes throughout political forces — in short how to be the best ernment career spanning 35 years. Interment will be private. the city. public servant you can be.” It was during that span that he was first In lieu of flowers send donations to ei- Hurd lead the creation of DASH after his appointed to the City Planning Commission. ther the American Heart Association or the friend, Alexandria Mayor Charles “Chuck” THAT APPRAISAL was echoed by his fel- Then, he had to resign when the Federal T.C. Williams Scholarship Fund of Alexan- Beatley, asked him how to establish a local low Planning Commission members, City Government ruled it was a conflict of inter- dria, 3330 King St., Alexandria, VA 23302.

6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Missing Officer Found From Page 1 as an aggressive and courageous “The investigation will explore police officer who used humor to all facets and aspects of the exer- lighten the moods of his cowork- cise to determine what happened,” ers. said Lucy Caldwell, spokesperson “Frank was the kind of person for the Fairfax County Police De- that never passed on a practical partment. joke. That was kind of his way to deal with some of the stresses as- STECCO JOINED the Fairfax sociated with police work,” said County Police Department in 1989 Kline. after spending the previous five “The valor awards speak of his years in the U.S. Marine Corps sta- bravery and courage and the fact tioned at Quantico Marine Base in that he’s a true hero, but he also Quantico. He spent 11 of his 19 had an awful lot of compassion years of service at the Mount and empathy, which is what Vernon District Station before steered him towards working with leaving to join the department’s high risk youth,” said Kline. youth services division. He re- Pohick Bay is located between ceived the Fairfax Chamber of Pohick Bay Regional Park and Fort Commerce the Silver Medal of Belvoir. Its waters flow from Valor in 1994, the Bronze Medal Gunston Cove to Charles County, of Valor in 1997 and a Certificate Md. of Valor in 2000, all for actions Stecco is survived by his wife above and beyond the call of duty. Julie; daughter Maria, 16; and Maj. Mike Kline, commander of sons Nicholas, 13 and Alexander, the technical services bureau of 10. the Fairfax County Police Depart- Funeral services for Stecco are ment, worked with Stecco his Thursday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m., at the rookie year in 1989 and later as Hylton Memorial located 14640 Frank’s immediate supervisor at Potomac Mills Road in the Mount Vernon Station in 1992. Woodbridge. He described Stecco as a lover of Reporter Chuck Hagee boating and water-skiing, as well contributed to this story. VOTE CHANGE VOTE DEMOCRATIC NOVEMBER 4TH

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Meanwhile, Alexandria and Virginia voters tion to see Franklin Roosevelt’s campaign train agreed on the Democratic candidate, New York arrive during a late October rally. Roosevelt told Judge Alton Parker. According to the Alexandria the crowd he expected to become a “near neighbor” Gazette, the presidential campaign that year was after Election Day. “one of the most apathetic campaigns in this section in the memory of the oldest person now living.” Election of 1936 Alexandria’s Choice: Franklin Roosevelt Election of 1908 A few days before the election, Alexandria Alexandria’s Choice: William Democratic Committee Chairman Armistead Jennings Bryan Boothe organized a gigantic torchlight parade that Photo by Eddie Allen/Gazette Archive During a Democratic meeting at the Opera covered the entire city. Roosevelt received three Voters wait to cast their ballots at Gadsby’s Tavern in the 1956 presiden- times more than all the other candidates combined. House, a “moving picture apparatus threw pic- tial election. tures” of Bryan onto a screen as the crowd cheered approval. Crowds gathered across the city and pre- launch of his general election campaign in August. pared for a bonfire if Bryan was victorious, but they Election of 1940 Mayor Leroy Bendheim canceled plans for a holi- Election of 1984 dispersed after the Associated Press reported that Alexandria’s Choice: Franklin day in Nova Scotia he could be at the Kennedy rally Alexandria’s Choice: Walter Republican William Howard Taft won the election. Roosevelt to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Nixon won Vir- Mondale ginia, but Kennedy took Alexandria. The Democratic division of the Silver Dollar His- Democratic congressional candidate Richard tory Club at George Washington High School Saslaw lost to incumbent U.S. Rep. Stan Parris (R- Election of 1912 sponsored a “Re-Elect Roosevelt” rally in the audi- 8) and Reagan won Virginia. But former Vice Alexandria’s Choice: Woodrow torium to interest the city’s youth in the Roosevelt Election of 1964 President Walter Mondale was able to win in Al- Wilson movement. The Electoral Board added several Alexandria’s Choice: Lyndon exandria with 23,551 votes compared to Reagan’s clerks in anticipation of heavy turnout. 21,165 votes. This was also the beginning of a Other than Grover Cleveland, Alexandria voters Johnson trend, with Alexandria voting Democratic while the hadn’t picked a winner since Zachary Taylor. But Like many previous campaigns, Johnson held a rest of Virginia remains Republican. Virginia voters were eager to cast a vote for Demo- whistle-stop rally at Union Station when his train crat Woodrow Wilson, who had roots in the Election of 1944 came through town. Prominent Alexandria Repub- commonwealth. President Taft tried to curry favor Alexandria’s Choice: Franklin licans abandoned Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater in Alexandria by donating $100 towards the con- Election of 1988 Roosevelt and formed a “Republicans for Johnson Club.” struction of the George Washington Masonic Alexandria’s Choice: Michael Memorial, but city voters chose Wilson. Republicans issued gasoline ration coupons for automobiles transporting voters while Democrats Dukakis formed a committee called “Get Out the Vote.” Election of 1968 This was the last year Republicans were really Democrats remained strong, carrying five out of six Alexandria’s Choice: Hubert competitive in Alexandria at the presidential level. Election of 1916 wards on Election Day. Massachusetts Democrat Michael Dukakis won Alexandria’s Choice: Woodrow Wilson Humphrey with 24,358, but Vice President George H.W. Bush Once again, Virginia voted for its native son re- Former Mayor Marshall Beverly was appointed was close behind with 20,913 votes. electing Wilson over Republican candidate Charles Election of 1948 chairman of “Alexandria Democrats for Nixon,” but Evans Hughes, Socialist Allan Benson and Prohibi- city voters chose Humphrey with 14,351 votes tionist J. Frank Hanley. Early dispatches indicated Alexandria’s Choice: Harry Truman compared to Nixon’s 13,266 votes. Virginia’s 12 Election of 1992 that Hughes had won the election, casting a gloom Although the Alexandria Gazette endorsed seg- electoral votes went to Nixon. over Democratic stronghold. In the end, Wilson regationist candidate Strom Thurmond, Alexandria Alexandria’s Choice: Bill Clinton won Virginia’s 12 Electoral College votes and the voters chose incumbent President Harry Truman by The Man from Hope beat out the incumbent popular vote. a narrow margin — just 14 more votes than Repub- Election of 1972 president in Alexandria with 30,784 votes to Bush’s 16,7000 votes, although the state’s Electoral Col- lican candidate Thomas Dewey. Thurmond came Alexandria’s Choice: Richard Nixon in third place with 777 votes in Alexandria. lege votes went to Bush. From this point out, Election of 1920 Robert Bogle and Wiley Mitchell served as co- Democrats will have a decisive lead over Republi- chairmen of the Alexandria Committee for the cans in Alexandria. Alexandria’s Choice: James Cox Election of 1952 Re-election of the President. Meanwhile, Republi- For the first time, women who were over the age can women campaigned in a motorcade through of 21 were able to vote in Alexandria — if they reg- Alexandria’s Choice: Dwight suburban neighborhoods. Yet again, Republicans Election of 1996 istered and paid the poll tax of $1.50. On Election Eisenhower pulled a victory in Alexandria. Alexandria’s Choice: Bill Clinton Day, 1,125 of the 2,374 votes cast were from Vice Presidential candidate Richard Nixon cam- women. Democratic candidate James Cox, who paigned for the ticket at George Washington High Turnout was a little lower than 1992, but the was the governor of Ohio, won Virginia’s 12 elec- School, calling President Truman’s “monstrous at- Election of 1976 numbers remained about the same: 27,968 for Clinton and 15,554 for Kansas Republican Bob toral votes but Republican candidate Warren tempt to pin the blame for his administration’s Alexandria’s Choice: Jimmy Carter Harding took the election. failures abroad on General Eisenhower” the “most Dole. Again, Virginia’s Electoral College votes went Vice Presidential Candidate Walter Mondale ap- to the Republican. vicious smear in history.” For the first time in 24 peared at a September rally in Market Square to Election of 1924 years, Alexandria votes Republican. help launch the election campaign for Virginia Democrats. In late October, Carter himself ap- Election of 2000 Alexandria’s Choice: John Davis peared at a rally of 14,000 people in Market The number of women who were qualified to Election of 1956 Square. Carter received 19,857 votes while former Alexandria’s Choice: Al Gore vote sharply declined this year, with city records in- Alexandria’s Choice: Dwight Alexandria resident Gerald Ford received 16,879 Turnout increased over the previous presidential votes. cycle, and Gore was able to win in Alexandria with dicating that 641 fewer voters were qualified than Eisenhower in 1920. “The big drop is due to the fact that the 33,633 votes compared to Texas Republican Days before the election, Alexandria City Repub- women this year did not qualify,” reported the Al- George W. Bush’s showing of 19,043. But Virginia lican Committee Chairman Don Bostwick said exandria Gazette. “They evidently have become Election of 1980 remained solidly Republican. Democratic Committee Chairman Samuel tired of voting after the first few years of the privi- McIlwain’s claims of party unity were nothing more Alexandria’s Choice: Ronald lege of suffrage.” than “whistling in the dark.” For only the third time Reagan Election of 2004 in the city’s history, the Republican presidential The last time Alexandria voted for a Republican candidate wins in Alexandria. candidate was 1972, making Herbert Hoover, Alexandria’s Choice: John Kerry Election of 1928 Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and Ronald Alexandria Democrats were able to expand their Alexandria’s Choice: Herbert Reagan the only G.O.P. candidates to ever win the margin of victory, with Massachusetts Democrat Hoover Election of 1960 city. First lady Rosalynn Carter campaigned at John Kerry winning 41,116 votes — almost 10,000 more votes than in the previous election cycle. Yet For the first time in the history of the city, Alex- Gadsby’s Tavern and Jesse Jackson appeared at a Alexandria’s Choice: John Kennedy Virginia negated that effort by keeping all of the andria voters selected a Republican candidate in T.C. Williams rally, yet the city of Alexandria be- The Massachusetts senator chose George Wash- commonwealth’s Electoral College votes in the 1928 after the Democratic Party nominated a Ro- came swept up in the Reagan Revolution. ington High School as the location for the formal Republican column. 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Food & Drink

Photo contributed by Brendan Gillen. Singer/songwriter Amie Miriello. Arts ❖ EntertainmentEntertainment ❖ LeisureLeisure Miriello Brings Folk-Rock Ballads to Birchmere By Alissa Figueroa Gazette Packet

mie Miriello is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from AStamford, Conn. She performs at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Miriello describes her music as “soulful, poppy folk-rock – cry in your car kind of stuff.” She talked to the Gazette about getting started in the industry, touring and finding her voice on her debut Photo Contributed solo album “I Came Around.” To hear her music and learn more Master mixologist Todd Thrasher visit www.myspace.com/amiemiriello.

How did you get your start as a singer/songwriter? I could always sing, but I ended up teaching myself to play the Swank Party guitar at 15 after being inspired by my favorite artists like Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos. I moved to NYC after studying music in boarding school and started bartending and gigging around the Master Masters of the Mix city until somebody noticed. ❖ Todd Thrasher: Ever since he mixed his first cocktail as a 20-year-old mixologists college student (an RC Cola, Captain Morgan rum and a lime) Thrasher has Who has influenced you musically? been honing the craft. Now the liquid savant at Eve and the in-house mas- to perform ter mixologist at its Old Town speakeasy brother known simply as the “PX,” Tori, Ani, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and lots of Thrasher has served tobacco-flavored bourbon, pickled martinis and peaches. classic rock acts. 30-minute ❖ H. Joseph Ehrmann: Better known as “H,” Ehrmann mixed drinks from Massachusetts to Arizona before completing an MBA in International Man- What’s special about your new album, “I Came magic shows. agement from Thunderbird, where he also bartended. After touring the Around”? distilleries of Europe, Ehramm restored one of the oldest saloons in San Fran- It’s the first time I can actually hear my own vision recorded cisco and reopened it as “Elixir,” where he has helped to spark a “cocktail instead of somebody else’s vision being imposed on me. I feel like he idea to use celebrity renaissance on the West Coast. it’s a very honest and personal record. bartenders as a vehicle ❖ Tad Carducci: After spending the better part of the last two decades as to raise money for a student of wine, spirits, beer and food, Carducci earned the Advanced Cer- T tificate with merit from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and both the Where have you toured? Any favorite venues? charity seemed so bril- Everywhere and it’s mother...minus Europe. I would have to say liant back in January, when the Introductory Certificate and the Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. When he’s not hawking wine on national television with that my favorite place to play is NY cause that’s where my friends planning began between sessions Rocco DiSpirito on NBC’s “The Restaurant,” he can be found leading the and family are which is always great. ºThe Living Room in NY is at the annual Convention of the cocktail revolution with the Tippling Brothers, a mixology marketing part- one of my favorites, just cause it is small and intimate but easy to the New Orleans Culinary and nership with Paul Tanguay. fill and usually a really excited crowd. Cultural Preservation Society. ❖ Charlotte Voisey: She was a sensation in London, sweeping up awards Bring in big-ticket mixologists and for Best Bartender and Bar of the Year. Then she toured the world showcas- Can you recall any particularly memorable tour put them on stage at the “PX,” Old ing top brands through mixology in Aspen, Las Vegas, Kuala Lumpur, Mexico, experiences? Town’s speakeasy quietly lurking New Zealand and New York. She is currently holds role of Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador with William Grant & Sons and also looks after the mixology I think that the greatest experience any artist can have is play- above Eamonn’s Dublin Chipper needs of the company whose portfolio includes Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Vodka ing on stage and looking out into the crowd and seeing people on the southeast corner of King and Milagro Tequila. knowing the music and singing along. ºDriving into the venues and Columbus streets. Each bar- and seeing the signs with my name on it is always a really amaz- tender will deconstruct a signature ❖ Derek Brown: For years, his cocktails have been a fixture in the D.C. bar scene, performing mixology at Palena, Citronelle, and now Komi — a res- ing feeling. Also, my memory is equivalent to that of a small ant, cocktail for what organizers are ervations-required upscale Greek restaurant near Dupont Circle. Earlier this so singular memories are a thing of the past. calling “an evening of cocktails month, he delivered a seminar on the history of classic hotel-bar drinks such and carryin’ on.” as the Rob Roy and Singapore sling at the Tabard Inn. What are you most excited about with this fall’s tour? “They’re all friends of the One of my goals on the tour is to get better as an artist and a house,” said host Clinton Terry. performer every day. Touring forces you to practice daily in front Billed as “5 for $50,” the who are also parents of two young people who protect them every of a crowd and there is really no substitute for that. I also would maiden-voyage cocktail fundraiser children, Eve and Eamonn. A new day,” said Thrasher in a written love to begin writing my next record as the tour goes on, because will take place on Nov. 9, with pro- “magic show” will begin ever 30 statement. Those who wish to touring is such a unique and inspiring experience. ceedings going to the Alexandria- minutes, when one of the send an RSVP via e-mail, Terry based National Center for Missing tastemakers launches a new con- said, should include “Swank Party” What’s your proudest achievement? and Exploited Children — a char- coction. in the subject line to I can honestly say that I have yet to accomplish what I would ity close to the hearts of Thrasher “Let’s come together for the chil- [email protected]. For consider my proudest achievement. It is a work in progress. and his business partners, Chef dren deserving of our attention more information, call 703-299- Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong, and a shout out of thanks to those 8384. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 13 The Arts Alexandria Artist Shines at Vienna Art Center laudette Downs is a Community College has had some studio.” Working outdoors in the largely self-taught influence on me and that it’s re- natural light is my preferred loca- Cartist and instructor flected in my work. tion whenever the weather per- who credits “Mother mits. Nature” as her “best teacher and What do you do when you source of inspiration.” She lives in aren’t working on your art? What do you listen to when Alexandria and has exhibited in I help staff local galleries on you work? juried shows throughout the both a volunteer and paid basis, Nature sounds if I’m outdoors. Washington metropolitan area, and I try to help my husband with If I’m indoors, classical music on including the Art League Gallery our home renovation in whatever the radio or my extensive New Age at the Torpedo Factory Arts Cen- way I can. I also love spending music collection. ter. Downs’s work will be on dis- time with our pug dogs. play at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Is it reflected in the work Pleasant St. NW, through the When did you first get you create? month of November. For more in- inspired to create art? I’d like to think so. I’ll alter the formation about the exhibit visit The first time I ever laid eyes music to suit the feeling I’m try- www.viennaartssociety.org. on a box of Crayola crayons and ing to get across, for example, I all the juicy colors within. might switch to rock n’ roll when Where are you from origi- I need to infuse more excitement, nally? Did you always know that or jazz when I need more rhythm Fall River, Massachusetts. you wanted to be an artist? and sophistication. Opera works Yes, I can remember being three wonders for hitting a high note! Who are your major artistic or four years old and being mes- influences? merized at the way sunlight was What would you consider The Impressionists and Post- filtering through a red maple tree. the theme of the exhibit? Impressionists, also Georgia It was years before I realized not Seeing through the eye of the O’Keefe. everybody looked at the world that artist; in this case, my way. imagination’s eye. Any local community influences in your artwork? Where do you do most of Do you have a favorite I’d like to think every teacher you work? piece in the exhibit? I’ve studied with at The Art League At home, either in my makeshift Yes, several actually, but I’m not School and Northern Virginia studio or in my backyard “outdoor saying which! “The Cliff Dweller,” by Claudette Downs

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E-mail announcements to the Gazette, a.m., the Green Spring Gardens located at 4603 [email protected]. Photos and Green Spring Road, will be having Yoga for artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at Gardeners for adults. The program will offer a noon for the following week’s paper. Call Rebecca series of classes featuring the Vinyasa method to Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions. increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance for gardening. $ 66/ six-class sessions. For more information and to register call 703-642-5173. Halloween Events Visit George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. THURSDAY/OCT. 30 See how whiskey got started. $4/adult; $2/ Halloween Fest. 2-7 p.m. at Buzz Bakery, 901 child. Get discounts with admission to Mount Slaters Lane. Enjoy free steamed apple cider, Vernon Estate. Visit www.mountvernon.org for decorate sugar cookies, play games and win more. prizes. From 4-7 p.m., the bakery hosts a canine Take a seasonal walking tour from 10 a.m.-5 costume and cocktail party, complete with p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. This 30-minute judging and prizes. Free. tour explores a variety of contributions. Free. Costume Party. 9 p.m. at Old Town Theater, 815 Visit www.mountvernon.org for more. King Street. Big Lebowski costume party and On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the screening benefiting Community Family Life Waterfront and see history-inspired Services. $10 donation in advance, email performances near the Torpedo Factory; do a [email protected], $12 donation “meet and greet” of early Alexandria residents at the door. Call 703-684-6000 for information. and travelers near the Waterfront and lower Poe Performance. 8 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. King Street. Free. Visit Washington St. David Keltz will return at Edgar www.historicalexandria.org for more. Allen Poe and perform selections such as “The On Mondays, Oct. 27, and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green Black Cat” and “The Raven.” $15/person. 703- Spring Gardens will be having Family Story 838-4994. Time for children of all ages where there will Halloween on Parade. 1 p.m. at Kingstowne be stories and activities. Free. For more Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. Children ages information visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. Costumes gspg encouraged. Free. 703-339-4610. Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when Howloween. 5-8 p.m. at the Hotel Monaco Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, will hold a pumpkin costumed interpreters weave three tales together Alexandria, 480 King St. Participate in the during Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, patch through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Proceeds benefit local “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon”, Doggie Happy Howloween Costume Contest to charities. benefit the Animal Welfare League of held every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. through November at the Hands-On History Alexandria.The event is free with a $10 Free. 703-765-3645. suggested door donation. ONGOING room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Poe Performance. 8 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Washington St. David Keltz will return at Edgar Mount Vernon Community bands need The storytelling program is recommended for FRIDAY/OCT. 31 Allen Poe and perform selections such as “The members. All concert band musicians wanted. children ages three to eight. Parental Black Cat” and “The Raven.” $15/person. 703- Most needed are: oboes, bassoons, French horns, Halloween Party. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, supervision is required. “Once Upon at Time at 838-4994. saxophones, flutes, trombones, and clarinets. Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. With Delbert McClinton. Trunk or Treat. 6 p.m. at New Hope Church, Also needed and welcome are: percussionists, Information and tickets at 703-549-7500 or visit admission: adults, $13.00; youth ages 6-11, 8905 Ox Road. See cars and trucks decorated in and players of tubas, euphoniums, trumpets. $6.00; and children under 5 are admitted free. www.Birchmere.com. a variety of themes. Enjoy trick or treating, Visit www.mvbands.com, e-mail Pumpkins on Parade. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Historic Mount Vernon has commemorative whiskey games, a bonfire, a haunted walk and a movie [email protected] or call 703-339-6534 sets available for sale. The set includes a shot Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children outside on the lawn. Kids should dress up in for more information. ages 2-5 can enjoy a costume parade and stories. costumes and bring a big treat bag. Free. On Mondays, through Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 See Calendar, Page 18

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From Page 18 for her 3rd period English class Children up to age 5 can bring a students, who are studying the state. lunch and enjoy stories. Free. 703- glass and a 50 mL bottle of whiskey Please send any contributions to: 971-0010. consisting of 11 different whiskey Valerie Cahill, El Modena High Time for 2’s. 10 a.m. at Beatley brands blended and aged at Mount School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Vernon in 2005. The gift sets are $25 92869. 24-36 months. Registration required, and are available for purchase in 703-519-5900 ext. 4. person with a valid ID at the Shops at Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. at The Mount Vernon or George Washington’s THURSDAY/OCT. 30 Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. See Distillery. Visit www.mountvernon.org Lighters and Matches. 10:30 a.m. at Jackie Mason. Information and or 703-780-2000. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood tickets at 703-549-7500 or visit Four of Old Town Alexandria’s Hall Lane. Children ages 3-5 can www.Birchmere.com. historic sites will welcome guests learn about fire safety from Fairfax Book Fair. 3-4 p.m. at George Mason on Saturday, December 13, for the County Fire and Rescue. Free. 703- Elementary School, 2601 Cameron festive Historic Alexandria 765-3645. Mills Road. The school will hold a Candlelight Tour. The area’s premier Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Reading Safari-themed Scholastic Book traditional holiday event features Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Fair Fore more information, please period music, seasonal decorations, Children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519- contact Library Media Specialist and special costumed tours. This 5900 ext. 4. Christe Tyler at [email protected] year’s tour includes Carlyle House Thursday Story Time. 10 a.m. at or 703-706-4470. Historic Park (121 North Fairfax Duncan Library, 2501 Theater Performance. 8 p.m. See Street), Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 3- “Dearly Departed,” at Aldersgate (134 North Royal Street), Lee- 5. Free. 703-838-4566. United Methodist Church, 1301 Fendall House (614 Oronoco Street), Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Library, Collingwood Road. Call 703-660- and Old Presbyterian Meeting House 717 Queen St. Ages 3-5. Free. 703- 2611 or visit www.acctonline.org for (321 South Fairfax Street). Ticket 838-4555. tickets and information. prices are $20 for adults, $15 for Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the West seniors, and $5 for children (ages 6- Potomac High School Springbank 17). Special discount rates of $15 for Auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. The SATURDAY/NOV. 1 adults and $12 for seniors are Freshman Women’s Choir, Blue and White Charity Ball and available when you buy before Bunchagize, Symphonic Women’s Auction. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at Crowne December 1. For information, tickets, Chorus, Bella Voce and Colonial Plaza Hotel, 901 N. Fairfax St. $65/ and group sales information, please Singers will perform a variety of person to raise funds for the contact Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at choral works by past and present Northern Virginia Aids Ministry. Visit 703.838.4242. Tickets for this event composers. Free. www.nuxizeta.org/charityball for can also be purchased online at Book Fair. 3-4 p.m. at George Mason more. www.historicalexandria.org. Elementary School, 2601 Cameron Concert. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, Historic Mount Vernon welcomes all Mills Road. The school will hold a 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. See Tom Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Reading Safari-themed Scholastic Book Baxton with the Kennedys. Fire Club members (in uniform or Fair Fore more information, please Information and tickets at 703-549- wearing an official pin) to free contact Library Media Specialist 7500 or visit admission during its Scouting Days Christe Tyler at [email protected] Choral Concert. 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s program beginning Nov. 1 through or 703-706-4470. Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St. The Feb. 15, 2009. For more information, repertoire includes the premier of a visit www.MountVernon.org. new cantata, “The Peaceable Valerie Cahill, high school special FRIDAY/OCT. 31 Kingdom” by Douglas Beck and education teacher in Orange, Calif., Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall is requesting mementos of Virginia Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. See Calendar, Page 23 Edward Cooper, Fox Preserve, Clinch Valley.

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From Page 18 visit www.usafband.af.mil for through information. excerpts from “Requiem” by Maurice WEDNESDAY/NOV. 5 Fashion Show. 11 a.m. at the “Sharing the Bounty” Durufle with Gail Collins, soloist. Book and Gift Sale. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Alexandria Hilton Mark Center, 5000 Reception to follow. Donations Inova Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. Seminary Road. Join the Board of welcome at the Proceeds are to benefit INOVA Mount Lady Managers of INOVA Alexandria door.www.Birchmere.com. Vernon Hospital, its patients, and the Hospital for their Fall Fashion Show. The Board of Lady Managers community. Call 703-664-7260. Contact Lynda West at 703.836.8853 for tickets or to donate to the silent of Inova Alexandria Hospital SUNDAY/NOV.2 auction. Concert. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, THURSDAY/NOV. 6 Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. See Jonatha Dance Lessons. 7:30-9 p.m. at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Dar FALL FASHION SHOW Brooke and Glen Phillips. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Williams with Lucy Wainwright Information and tickets at 703-549- Royal St. Learn the dances of Jane Roche. Visit www.birchmere.com for LUNCHEON & SILENT AUCTION 7500 or visit www.Birchmere.com. Austen, George Washington, and information and tickets. Art Opening. Noon-3 p.m. at the Abigail Adams in Gadsby’s Tavern Gardens at Green Spring Gardens Museum’s historic ballroom. The cost Park, historic Manor House, 4603 for lessons is $30 for the series or SATURDAY/NOV. 8 Friday, November 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM Green Spring Road. See See “Places, $12 per class. Visit Holiday Bazaar and Café. 9 a.m.-3 Alexandria Hilton Mark Center Remembered of Dreamt,” paintings www.gadsbystavern.org or call p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist by Jan E. Moffatt. Free. 703.838.4242 for tickets. Church, 1301 Collingwood Road. 5000 Seminary Road Alexandria, Virginia Wine Tasting and Sale. 5-9 p.m. at Book and Gift Sale. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Browse jewelry, White Elephant Planet Wine Shop, 2004 Mt. Vernon Inova Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. items, crafts, food and more. Free. Ave. Sample 30 wines and enjoy Proceeds are to benefit INOVA Mount 703-360-0197. For Tickets snacks. $37 general admission, $30 Vernon Hospital, its patients, and the Walking Tour. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., ($40, $50 & $65) for members. Call 703-549-3444 for community. Call 703-664-7260. Fort Ward, 4301 W. Braddock Road, reservations. Veteran’s Day Celebration. Noon at will offer free tours. Learn about the Handbell Concert. 4 p.m. The the Fort Belvoir Community Club, fort, including troops and defenses. Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble 9300 Woodbury Rd. This patriotic Visit www.fortward.org or 703-838- Contact Lynda West will perform at Washington Street program honors veterans from all 4848. 703-836-8853 United Methodist Church, 115 S. services and outstanding soldiers Film Screening. 7 p.m. at Beth El Washington St. Free. Call 703-836- from Fort Belvoir. Cost for active Hebrew Congregation Social Hall, 4324 for more. and retired military personnel is $15; 3830 Seminary Road. See “The All profits benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital FallFest: 5:30-8 p.m at 418 S. all others $25. To make a Band’s Visit,” in Hebrew and English Washington St. Join the Supporting reservation contact the Mount with subtitles. $5/person, $10/ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Friends of The Campagna Center for Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce at family. Refreshments will be served. an evening of bratwurst, beer and 703-360-6925 or info@mtvernon- Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, merriment. Tickets are $30. Call leechamber.org. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Dar Please join us. Your attendance helps support this vital work– Thasia at (703) 549-0111 x107. Williams with Lucy Wainwright Roche. Visit www.birchmere.com for saving the lives of premature and critically ill infants. FRIDAY/NOV. 7 information and tickets. MONDAY/NOV. 3 Concert. 8 p.m. at the George Art Reception. 6 – 9 p.m. See Wine Tasting and Sale. 6-10 p.m. at Washington Masonic National metalsmith jewelry artist Terri Fashions by Talbots of Old Town Planet Wine Shop, 2004 Mt. Vernon Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. The Logan’s trunk show at Arts Afire Ave. Sample 30 wines and enjoy United States Air Force Band Glass Gallery, 1117 King St. snacks. $37 general admission, $30 Chamber Players will perform Music Soldier-Led Walking Tour. 10 a.m. An Alexandria Gazette Packet Community for members. Call 703-549-3444 for for French Horn featuring TSgt Brett Project Partnership reservations. Miller. Free. Call 202-767-5658 or See Calendar, Page 25 The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

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When & Where David Gaines’ “7(x1) Samurai” is playing until Nov. 2 at the Warehouse Theater, located Seven Makes One th on 7 St. NW near the Mount Vernon Square Metro Station in Washington D.C. Tickets cost An Arlington man distills a Japanese movie $15. Proceed go toward City Artistic Partner- Photo courtesy ships, a non-profit group that promotes the arts in Washington D.C. For more information, down to a frenetic one-man show. visit www.cityartisticpartnerships.org. By David Schultz from Jeb Stuart High School in the early The Connection 1970s, he studied with the legendary mime fects straight out of the Wile E. Coyote Jacques Lecoq in Paris and formed his own School of Acting. kira Kurosawa’s classic 1954 film company of mimes that toured internation- www.7x1s The sound of running horses becomes “The Seven Samurai” is an epic ally for ten years. “bobbity bobbity bobbity.” When a clumsy tale of courage and revenge that While studying in France in the 70s, Gaines samurai has a mishap in unsheathing his

A amur features a cast of hundreds. Now was assigned a task to tell the entire story of katana, Gaines lets out a loud “sproing!” Arlington resident David Gaines is bring- a movie using no dialogue. The movie he “Most of the stylistic references in this are

ai.com ing this story to the stage in his new one- chose was “The Seven Samurai,” the story to … Warner Brothers cartoons; Roadrun- man show “7(x1) Samurai.”Yes, you read of a desperate, 17th century Japanese village ner, Daffy Duck, that kind of thing,” he said. that correctly: one-man show. that recruits seven outlaw samurai to pro- David Gaines The result is a frenetic feat of creativity Gaines retells Kurosawa’s story using tect them from barbaric invaders. and storytelling. “He’s super-talented,” Hy nothing but traditional Japanese clothing, “If you never grew beyond the level of an the late 80s, he abandoned it. Then, many Ludmer, another audience member at a re- two Samurai masks and lots and lots of emotional adolescent boy, it’s got everything years later when he was teaching acting in cent showing, said. “I was disappointed voice effects. The result is a spellbinding you could want,” Gaines said of the film, Maine, Gaines’ students encouraged him to when I heard it was by a mime but this was performance that more resembles a live- which was later remade by John Sturges try and go it alone. like no mime I’ve ever seen before. He action cartoon than the classic piece of cin- into the western “The Magnificent Seven.” “I got up and gave it a try and I managed brought it all to life.” ema it lampoons. But, more importantly, the film has a great to get through the first ten minutes before I “It was amazing how he could portray so story, he said. “Emotionally, it’s really strong: had to give up for exhaustion,” Gaines said. “If you never grew many people and you could tell them apart,” Sympathetic people get crapped on by bad “I thought, ‘If I get my stamina up, this could said John Copes, a member of the audience guys, they go get someone to help them de- be possible.’” beyond the level of an for one of Gaines’ recent performances. “It fend themselves. It’s basically the story that And “7(x1) Samurai,” which premiered was one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve every kid in school knows: you get picked on at the recent Capital Fringe Festival, re- emotional adolescent boy, ever seen.” by the bully and you hope that there is some- quires all the stamina that he can muster. It’s got everything you one who can protect you from the bully.” Gaines is alone on stage throughout the GAINES is a veteran actor who hails from entire, hour-long performance. He uses a could want.” Falls Church but now lives in Arlington’s GAINES originally wrote the piece for three minimal amount of words, instead commu- Penrose Neighborhood. After graduating actors. But after his company disbanded in nicating in incredibly expressive voice ef- —David Gaines

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From Page23 Assistant Curator at the Hong Kong Fall Festival and Silent Auction. 7- or visit www.focusmusic.org. Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a Heritage Museum will speak. 9 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, concert by the all-veteran barbershop or 2 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum and Admission is $10. Proceeds to benefit 3601 Russell Road. Local Goods and 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alejandro chorus The Harmony Heritage Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock the Burgundy Farm Country Day Services, dining and vacation Escovedo with Amy Cook. Visit Singers. Free. A wreathlaying at Road. Enjoy learning about the fort, School Scholarship Fund. certificates and more www.birchmere.com for information George Washington’s tomb will history and how the soldiers lived. Band Concert. 8 p.m. at the at the and tickets. follow at 2 p.m. Included with Mount For more information, 703-838-4848 Rachel M. Schlesinger Center , 3001 Vernon admission: $13 for adults, $6 or visit www.fortward.org. North Beauregard St. the Virginia SUNDAY/NOV. 9 for children ages 6-11, and free for Dance Recital. 7 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Grand Military Band will perform. Art Reception. 1 – 4 p.m. See MONDAY/NOV.10 children under 6. Recreation Center, 2701 Admission is $20 for adults and $10 metalsmith jewelry artist Terri Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Veteran’s Day Program. 11 a.m.-2 Commonwealth Ave. The for children under 17 and under. For Logan’s trunk show at Arts Afire Mount Vernon Ave. Shawn Colvin with p.m. at the Alexandria Black History Choreographers Collaboration Project details call (703)281-3331 or visit Glass Gallery, 1117 King St. Katie Herzig. Visit www.birchmere.com Museum, 902 Wythe St. This year’s presents its Fall Modern Dance www.vgmb.com. Concert. 7 p.m. at Church of the for information and tickets. honored guest and featured speaker Concert. Tickets are $10 for adults, Art Reception. 4-9 p.m. for Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard will be Will Gunn will discuss $5 for children ages 12-17, under 12 “Pickanninies, gollywoggs, St., Focus Inn Alexandria presents “Making a Difference While Making free. Call 703-683-2070 or visit mammies, & coons,” an Dave Rowe Trio, with Doug Brouder. TUESDAY/NOV. 11 History: Looking Back and Charting a www.ccpdance.org. exploration of controversial Black $15 general, $12 members or in Barbershop Chorus Concert. 11 Path for the Future.’ Call Art Talk. 3 -5:30 p.m. at 807 N Royal memorabilia, at the Blueberry Art advance. Contact a.m. at Mount Vernon estate, 3200 703.838.4356 for reservations or St. Guest speaker Connie Cheung, Gallery, 3112A Mt. Vernon Ave. [email protected], 703-501-6061, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. more information.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 25 Trusted Dental Care Your Theatre Doctor Would Recommend. From Page 16 Filling the black-box theater with tables and Rejuvenate your smile and terrorist who takes pride in his ability to a small raised stage, the series lets some of restore your youth! use pain and suffering to inspire horror and Signature’s frequent cast members and some fear. His only soft spot is his affection for famous guests hold forth in a more intimate his cat – at least it is until he teams up with style while audience members are invited to a pretty tomboyish lassie (Casie Platt) who bring in snacks and drinks they can buy at can match him victim by victim. the bar in the lobby. Tickets are $30. Jason Stiles has what must be one of the In early September the program featured most uncomfortable of all stage roles for regulars Eleasha Gamble and Will Garshore he plays practically his entire single scene along with new names Jobari Parker- suspended by his feet, swinging back and Namdar and Kimberly Sherbach in a selec- Dr. Michael Rogers – forth as a torturee while Miller as the tor- tion of “The Lost Songs of Broadway” from Trusted by the community and committed to turer alternately explains how much worse the 1940s. While many of the numbers de- the latest technology and highest standards. • Featured on NBC4 with his treatment could be and reacts to the serve to be forgotten, a few stood out as Doreen Gensler’s Healthline news (via cell phone – can no activity not solid examples of a time when show music • Featured Dentist at NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo • Selected as a Top Dentist in Checkbook Magazine be interrupted by the insistent call of a ring and popular music were one and the same: • Published in Washington Woman, Washington tone nowadays?) of his cat’s misfortune. songs “St. Louis Woman,” “Panama Hattie” Parent, Ladies Home Journal, Perfect Smile That scene is just the second in what be- and “One Touch of Venus” were delights Magazine & TMJ News-n-Views comes a one-act evening with the mayhem although just why “That’s Him” from that Michael B. Rogers, DDS and gore increasing with each of eight last show was offered rather than “Speak Dennis J. Holly, DMD Testimonials scenes. With Stiles’ toenails and nipples for- Low When You Speak Love” is not at all 4850 S. 31st Street, Suite A, Arlington, VA 22206 “As a surgeon, I rely on Dr. Rogers and his team to manage feit to the cause that early in the play, you clear. the patients non-surgically to help avoid the need for can imagine just what lies ahead for the In December there will be a holiday pro- 703 . 671 . 1001 surgery. I regard him as one of the premier dentists in the remaining hour. gram while the new year will bring caba- www.FairlingtonDentaal.com non-surgical management of TMJ Disorders.” —Dr. Joseph Arzadon rets featuring the works of specific compos- Cosmetic Dental Services: Unique Dental Services: ers whose shows have played Signature. In “Very professional environment, excellent level of service, Cabaret Provides • Porcelain Veneers including Lunineers® • Dental Sleep Appliance March it will be Michael John LaChiusa’s up-to-date dental technology.” — Anne songs as sort of a teaser since two of his • In Office Whitening • Computer Preview of New Smile Show Music “Pleasant attitude and personal attention – took my musicals will open shortly after that caba- • Invisalign® Clear Braces Concierge Services: concerns seriously.” — Mary Signature puts its two theaters to good ret, his off-Broadway success “See What I • Relaxing, Spa-Inspired Atmosphere use even when they don’t have a show up Wanna See” and the premiere of his new “Organized, timely, and pain-free and you develop Pain Management: ® • Relax and enjoy Direct TV or music relationships with your patients.” — Kim and running in one or the other. The ARK, work, “Giant.” Finally, in June, Matt Conner, • Non-Surgical TMJ Treatment during your appointment where “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” is now the composer of the Edgar Allen Poe musi- •The Magic Wand-virtually • Interest Free Financing “The best customer service of any office by far! You treat playing , was the scene of the first of a new cal “Nevermore” uses the cabaret series to your patients with respect and courtesy in a way that is painless anesthesia • Complimentary parking extremely rare.” — Nancy season of cabaret performances before they introduce his newest work, a song cycle began installing the set for the Irish gore-fest. titled “Partial Eclipse.”

26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Art “A Taste of Art” o celebrate Disability Awareness the Senior Day Care program. The art work Month, the Therapeutic Recre- including paintings , collages and ceramics Tation Program of the City of Al- is on display in the mezzanine outside Se- exandria held a reception Oct. nior Services of Alexandria at 700 Princess 18 to open a display of art created by par- St. The display will be open to the public ticipants in the program ranging from young through the end of January Monday children to teens to adults and participants through Friday during business hours.

by Sean Weber

by Roger Blakeley by Vimi Mansukhani

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 27 Gala Nights

John Renner, (left) Chair, Taste for Giving program and Gant Redmon, Mayor Bill Euille holds up the medallion presented by Pat Miller, Chair, Past President Rotary Club of Alexandria and Alexandria Rotary Founda- Alexandria Commission for the Arts. in appreciation for the Mayor’s tion, lead a lively live auction. support of the arts. The medallion was designed and created by David Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography Martin, Gold Works. Taste for Giving

he 2008 Alex awards were pre Regan, Gary Thomas and Nina Tisara. sented in collaboration with the Frank Regan has choreographed over TRotary Club of Alexandria’s 100 productions for stage and television and “Taste For Giving” event at the is one of the most decorated ballroom dance Torpedo Factory Center on October 24. The champions in the United States. As cur- The audience enjoying the pro- Steve Wharton, President, Rotary evening included food and beverages from riculum Specialist for Arts and Music, Al- gram. Club of Alexandria and Alexandria top Alexandria Restaurants, musical accom- exandria City Public Schools, Gary Thomas Rotary Foundation looks on. paniment by the Washington Balalaika So- oversees the development and implemen- of Alexandria’s recent history serves as a ciety, a musical presentation by the Little tation of the entire K-12 fine arts curricula. work of art and a permanent record of in- prices is deeply entrenched at Little The- Theatre of Alexandria, silent and live auc- Nina Tisara’s photography has been enrich- dividuals who have made a difference in ater of Alexandria where during his term tions, the Alex award ceremony and a spe- ing the Alexandria community for many the quality of life in Alexandria. Not pic- as President and then Governor for Public cial award presentation to Mayor Bill Euille years. Her latest project, “Living Legends tured is winner Frank Shutts whose drive Relations, he established many initiatives winners of the Alex awards were .Frank of Alexandria, a photo documentary record for professional quality theater at accessible that audience members enjoy today.

City Manager Jim Hartmann and his wife Marcia.

Photo by Louise Krafft/ Gazette

Former mayor Kerry Donley, Allen Lomax and Lynwood Campbell. Going to the Dogs

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria held its annual Gala at the Holiday Inn Debbi La Prevotte Suites Saturday evening. and Virginia State Senator Patsy Ticer.

28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Neighborhoods

you: “The George Washington placed on the City by the Federal Old Town Memorial Parkway is not a ne- Government that we would et’s hear it for OTCA - glected stepchild, but rather the maintain the highway for the ‘Towners, you should genesis of the entire Historic Dis- purpose and dignity that it was Lbe really proud of your trict. It puts us on the tourist envisioned to convey. The pro- Old Town Civic Asso- maps, which is exactly what city posed 146-foot tall buildings will ciation. This group of really dedi- leaders worked to have it created stand out as a glaring beacon to cated citizen volunteers regularly decades ago. It inculcates a heri- our disservice to the nation and exceeds its stated mission of un- tage that warrants sharing with to the father of the nation, and official city watchdog, centurion, the world as it makes a pilgrim- to the commitments city leaders guardian of the gates, conscience age from Washington D.C. to made when the Parkway came of the community, you name it. Mount Vernon to pay its respects into being...” OTCA is for real. I can say this to the Father of this Country. The Amen, OTCA. Amen. with complete impunity of wor- Parkway also represents a trust —Bob Feldkamp rying about my status as a neu- tral observer of its work. A few years ago, loyal readers may recall, I was at war with OTCA. While things have changed, my Alexandria Country Day School view then was that OTCA was at An Independent School Community risk of being taken over by a few • 240 Students – Grades K-8 zealots who in my opinion were • Small Classes of 10-15 Students vitiating the very purpose of the • Award-Winning Faculty • AM/PM Care Offered organization by going beyond its • Transportation Available own self-described mandate. • Acceptance in Top High Schools At least a dozen members of Join Us for Our 2008-2009 OTCA wrote my Editor at the Ga- Open House Events zette Packet at the time suggest- 9:00 - 10:30 am ing that she should send me November 13 packing! But that was a long December 11 time ago. I’ve been a member of January 14 OTCA probably longer that most 2400 Russell Road • Alexandria, VA 22301 of its current roster and, of Tel: 703-548-4804 • Fax: 703-549-9022 course, strongly believe as a [email protected] • www.acdsnet.org newspaper columnist I can freely express my opinions. Having said that, I can only re- port today that I believe OTCA is one of the finest organizations of its type in the United States. And if that makes immediate- past OTCA president Townsend “Van Van” Van Fleet fall out of his chair, so be it. All of what I’m writing today was generated by an at-leisure browse though the most recent (Oct. 8) newsletter. The eight- page document with well-re- searched and reporting was punctuated with fine writing. A thorough read of the Oct. 8 effort offered status reports that ranged from motor coach issues in our traffic-clogged town to formation of a new OTCA safety committee, to the fun at the annual membership meeting aboard the Cherry Blossom, to proposed changes to the residential parking program, to the proposal to change the SUP process in Old Town to, finally, the status of the controversial proposal by a big-time developer to com- pletely change the fabric forever of the southern entrance to Old Town from Mount Vernon. I have written frequently about this issue. One paragraph of the OTCA take on what the developers propose really blew me away with the simple eloquence of its description. Let me share it with www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 29 Neighborhoods

Owner’s Name: Amy Sherman. Pet loween for the 2nd year in a row places next Tuesday, and the Polk ticipating that many Alexandrians Del Ray Name: Cooper of N.W., Washing- Good job, everyone! See the fun PTA is hoping to make your vot- will be ridding themselves of tele- Happy Halloween Del Ray! ton, D.C. on the Avenue continued even af- ing experience a little more com- visions in the coming months. The Did everyone have a great time In The Decorated Strollers ter the sun went down on our gor- fortable with a bake sale. Items for City’s electronics recycling site is at the parade? It was a very Competition: geous day! sale include: Coffee from at 3600 Wheeler Avenue, just off crowded route this year. There ❖ Best Overall: Island Hume Av- Starbucks (Alexandria Commons Duke Street, and it is open Mon- were about 3000 decorated enue, comprised of the Hart, A Save the date!...Or Two location), Dunkin’ Donuts by the day through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. friends who walked The Avenue Rauner, Krasfur Families & Neigh- First up - The Town of dozen and individually wrapped, to 3:30 p.m. and about 1000 folks who sat on bors. Potomac Centennial Celebra- bagels, pumpkin bread, banana Daughter Maria and I took part the sidewalks and gazed in amaze- ❖ Most Creative: Wagon Or- tion will continue with a Cen- bread, corn muffins from Jackson in the Del Ray Halloween Parade ment at all of the very creative ganic Del Ray with 3 baby chicks, tennial Gala Prom! This Retro 20 Restaurant, brownies, last Sunday; we were joined by outfits, costumes, decorated dogs created by Natalie Rose! Black Tie Event will be held on empanadas, cookies, carrot cake neighbors Brent and Ann O’Neill & strollers! Pictures can be seen ❖ Most Humorous: Count Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8-11 p.m. muffins, cream cheese pound and their sons Kieran (4) and Sean at www.visitdelray.com/ Alexander Castle, with Alexander at the Mt Vernon Recreation Cen- cake, zucchini bread, double (1). Our Pegram Street neighbors halloweenparadephotos Phipps as the King! ter, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. chocolate muffins and much more. know Kieran by his omnipresent ❖ Best Group or Family: Attendees are invited to come PTA members will begin selling Superman cape, handy at this time And the winners are: Madeline of Del Ray made up of 9 dressed in their favorite prom out- their goodies at 6 a.m. sharp. Pro- of year. In the Decorated Dogs competi- Beautiful Del Ray Girls! fit, from whatever time period ceeds benefit the PTA and the Congratulations to our local tion: The Best Decorated Houses they would like to commemorate many programs and extra funding marathoner, Jeff Zack, who ran in ❖ Best Overall: “Merry Dogmas were: throughout the history of Del Ray it brings to Polk. October’s Chicago Marathon. Ac- & Santa’s Helpers.” Owner’s 3rd Place: 309 Hume Avenue and the Town of Potomac. Tickets Our family jumped the gun on cording to wife Marie, Jeff kept up Names: Matt & Kate, Dave & 2nd Place: 311 Clifford Avenue are $50 per person. All proceeds raking our leaves out last week- a breakneck pace until about the Cecelia, Kim & Mike & Nancy. Pets 1st Place: 210 East Monroe Av- go to supporting public art in Del end, but it looks like our neigh- 20th mile, but he finished in a very Names: Oz, Kory, Anjaro, Lucky & enue hands down Ray. Tickets are available online bors realized that leaf collection good time of 3:37:46. Suki of East Custis Avenue. Very good decorating everyone, through the Del Ray Citizens As- does not begin in Area 1 until Nov. Some of you have asked me if ❖ Most Original: “Quip the thank you for participating! sociation at www.delraycitizen.org 3. Oh well. Crews will also be in Patrick and I have traveled afar to Guinea Pig.” Owner’s Names: The Best Decorated Busi- or at A Show of Hands at 2204 Mt. the neighborhood on Nov. 19 and exotic lands recently. Well, Mein & Phoebe LaMountain. Pet nesses were Yates Automotive & Vernon Avenue. Dec. 9. If you prefer to use the re- no…but we had a splendid week Name: Quip of E. Cliff Street. Mancini’s Café! See you in your finest! cycled bags, the closest location in Baltimore in September. If you ❖ Best Canine & Human Pair- — Jen Walker for pickup is the Ramsay Recre- haven’t visited that city in a few ing: “Hail To The Redskins” And….How much fun was the [email protected] ation Center. Remember, your years then take advantage of the Owner’s Name: Tina Scott. Pet Haunted Graveyard that night?! leaves are April’s treasure; that is city’s close proximity and spend a Name: Maddy of W. Glebe Road. Pretty scary, huh!? We had a lot of when Alexandrians can pick up weekend there. There is much ❖ And in the “How Could You fun walking through and would Seminary Valley free mulch derived from our leaves more to Baltimore than the Inner Do This To Me?” Category: like to thank Bean Creative so It looks like there are going to and Christmas trees. Harbor. “Goldilocks & The Three Bears.” much for “being creative” this Hal- be some long lines at the polling In related news, the City is an- — Mia Jones

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Now, six months later, Episcopal wins the event they planned first-ever all-girls was coming down to one last varsity volleyball Seminary Hill Cup. match. SSSAS was leading, 5-4, in Seminary Hill points, but Episcopal Louise Krafft By Mark Giannotto held the tiebreaker since The Gazette Packet three of its varsity squads had already won. t wasn’t until the final contest of the Episcopal volleyball Seminary Hill Cup — a volleyball coach Mike Petock was /The Gazette Packet Imatch between St. Stephen’s/St. informed of this develop- Agnes and Episcopal — that organiz- ment after his team had ers began to understand just how receptive already taken the first the world can be towards girl’s sports. two games of the best-of- Last spring, Samantha Eustace, the girl’s five match, 25-22, 25-20. athletic director at SSSAS, and Jen He kind of had a feeling, Seferiadis, the girl’s athletic director and though, considering the soccer coach at Episcopal, put their heads raucous student sections Both the JV and varsity field hockey teams of SSSAS came out on top of Episcopal in together to create an all-girl’s competition that had migrated from the first-ever Seminary Hill Cup. pitting the two neighborhood rivals against other Seminary Hill Cup each other. games outside to cozy Centennial Gym on That created a raucous and spirited at- Seminary Hill Cup Eustace had seen something similar go on Episcopal’s campus. mosphere around the Episcopal campus, as Results at a prep school she used to work at out- “I told them before the final game (about the final six events took place simulta- Varsity Tennis: Episcopal (EHS) beats side of Boston, where two schools’ sports the point total), and it’s not like they were neously. Parents, fans, and even players SSSAS; teams met up on the same day. With the down, but it definitely helped their enthu- from other squads wandered around cam- JV Tennis: SSSAS beats EHS ; template already in place, all the two ath- siasm a bit,” Petock said after his team won pus hoping to get a glimpse of at least parts Varsity Cross Country: EHS beats SSSAS; JV Cross Country: SSSAS beats EHS; letic directors had to do was maneuver their the final game, 25-18, to secure Episcopal of all the action. Varsity Soccer: EHS 2, SSSAS 1; teams’ schedules work so that every girl’s of the first-ever Seminary Hill Cup. “I was “I think everyone is just really excited about JV Soccer: SSSAS 3, EHS 0; team on campus met on the same day. glad we had a chance to participate and I supporting the girls because I guess, it’s our Varsity Field Hockey: SSSAS 5, EHS 1; JV Field Hockey: SSSAS 1, EHS 0; “Jen and I had talked about trying to do was glad we were able to pull it out for the turn,” said Episcopal varsity field hockey Varsity Volleyball: EHS 3, SSSAS 0; something with both schools and at my last school.” player Emmie Burns, who made her way over JV Volleyball: EHS 2, SSSAS 0 school we did something like this,” Eustace The win allowed the captains of the ten to cheer on her varsity soccer counterparts. said. “It was the same concept, every sport Episcopal girls’ teams to celebrate on their “It shows a lot of school spirit for both counts as a point towards the cup, both JV home floor alongside a boisterous pack of schools,” said Saints field hockey player One year in, it looks as if the Seminary and varsity, and we did it all on a Satur- students and the actual Seminary Hill Cup Taelor Salmon said while watching the girl’s Hill Cup could become a momentous occa- day.” trophy. volleyball match. sion for years to come. Added Seferiadis: “It just kind of fell into Both Eustace and Seferiadis made it a “It seems like a natural rivalry that has place because we’re playing them in every THE EVENT ACTUALLY began in the be- point to include JV squads in the event, developed over times anyways and this is sport anyways. And it seemed to make sense ginning of October when the varsity and JV since this wasn’t just about who has the in some ways formalizing it, but this is re- to kind of pull something together that was cross country and tennis teams of SSSAS better teams. It was a school wide initia- ally just an opportunity to give the girls a little more formal and something that cel- and Episcopal squared off, with each side tive to get people more interested and more something else to be excited about,” said ebrates girl’s athletics.” splitting those four events. 2-2. vocal in all girls’ sports. Seferiadis. Titan girl’s move onto Only the Fast Survive region championships. By Mark Giannotto and an ending that requires extra reserves Mark Giannotto The Gazette Packet in energy (at Burke Lake that translates into The fourth-place finish as a team meant a 200-yard sprint to the finish line). the Titan girls advance to next week’s North- hen it comes to high school All this becomes magnified amidst the ern Region Championships, to be held this W cross-country season, hitting specter of a district championship, with the Thursday at Burke Lake Park. one’s peak can be a tricky thing fastest moving on to next week’s Northern As has been the case most of the year, to master. Region Championships and the slow left T.C. Williams was led by freshman Shan- /The Gazette Packet Notching that personal-best early in the behind to wonder how they can improve non Smythe, who finished in sixth place in- season becomes a moot point if a runner for next year. dividually thanks to a time of 18:32. Sopho- slows down once championship season hits. “Once you’ve developed the strength and more Adugna Desalegn proved the future And it doesn’t help that pacing oneself to the ability to win in your neighborhood, is more than bright for the Titan girls, clock- peak at just the right time is hardly a given. then you move out to the region or the state ing a time of 18:54, good enough for 14th A runner’s season ebbs and flows just like or the nation,” said T.C. Williams coach place individually. the 3.1-mile race run by each of the partici- Mike Hughes. Sophomore Sarah Bryan also had a top- pants in last Thursday’s Patriot District Cross Put more simply, the districts are the time 20 showing with a time of 19:14. Freshman Shannon Smythe was a Country Championships held at Burke Lake borderline runners need to be peaking if On the boy’s side, senior Danny Ackerman big reason why T.C. Williams Park. they plan on extending their seasons. led the charge for the Titans, finishing the advanced to this Thursday’s There are early obstacles (at Burke Lake, course in 16:21 (an average of 5:29 per Northern Region Championships. that means running uphill from the very Both the T.C. Williams girl’s and boy’s mile), which was good enough for 14th place beginning), a midpoint where the unex- teams were well-represented at the Patriot individually. Because of his strong perfor- Freshman Patrick Murphy was also im- pected can happen (at Burke Lake that District Championships. The girl’s finished mances throughout the entire season, pressive in his first district championship equates to the winding run through the in fourth place as a team, while the boy’s Ackerman was also named to the All-Dis- meet, garnering a top 30 finish with a time woods that takes up a majority of the race), came in sixth place. trict team. of 16:58. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 31 Sports Marathoning Minor

Alexandria student is tricky, too, because it put a lot of pressure to actu- youngest in Marine Corps ally finish the race.” And complete the race he did, in 6 hours, eight Marathon. minutes, 40 seconds to officially become the youngest person to finish this year’s Marine Corps Mara- thon. It mattered little that the men’s race winner, By Mark Giannotto Andrew Drumm of Arlington, finished almost four The Gazette hours ahead of him. Villemarette said crossing the finishing line was the best feeling of the day. he Marine Corps Marathon turned into a “It was a little harder than I expected,” said much more nerve-wracking event than Villemarette “You have the support of a lot of people, T14-year-old Andrew Villemarette ever an so it makes it easier.” ticipated — and not surprisingly it had He first decided to sign up after hearing about his everything to do with the 26.2-mile course he al- father, Raymond, running the race a couple times in ready knew he had to complete. the late 80s. Villemarette, a Vienna resident who goes A few weeks before last Sunday’s Marine Corps to the Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria, ran Marathon the Villemarette house received a call from this year’s race with his father. race organizers to inform the family that Andrew The two trained together leading up to the event, would be the youngest participant in this year’s race. running between 30 minutes and an hour every A feature in the race’s official program and a seg- weekday and completing one long run on the week- ment on Comcast SportsNet followed in the days end. Andrew said the two averaged about 20 miles a

leading up to the marathon. week. Courtesy Photo Then, during the actual race, Andrew said numer- The younger Villemarette isn’t sure if he’ll run the ous runners would comment as they passed by about marathon again next year. He’s still too sore to even whether he was the youngest kid they had read about think about it. in the official program. “Your feet hurt, your legs hurt, your back hurts, “I was just blown away, it didn’t even occur to me,” your whole body hurts,” said Villemarette. “But I hope said Andrew’s mom, Jo, of her son being the young- to run it again.” est to compete in this year’s race. “It was great, he At just 15 next October, he may be able to repeat 14-year-old Andrew Villemarette completed the Marine got a lot of attention because of it, but it was also the very feat he accomplished last Sunday. Corps Marathon in just over six hours this past Sunday. Alexandria Bulletin

To have a notice listed in the Bulletin, e-mail for closing a previously identified $61 million fund- 703.746.3148, TTY 711. evening’s event aims to raise awareness of the [email protected]. Call ing gap. To attend, please RSVP by e-mailing mission behind NCMEC: Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions. [email protected] or calling The City of Alexandria planning commission Skilled alchemist Todd Thrasher has brought 703.838.4780. Residents are encouraged to review is holding a public hearing onºThursday, together the creative minds of his ‘friends in Runners in Alexandria will once again pound background information about the CIP budget at November 6 at 7:30 p.m., at council cham- spirits’; Tad Carducci (Tippling Brothers), Eric the pavement for the 33rd running of the Alex- www.alexandriava.gov/budget. Written comments bers, 301 King St., City Hall. The Felten (Wall Street Journal spirits writer), Char- andria Turkey Trot, held each Thanksgiving on the CIP may be e-mailed to Alexandria Planning Commission docket is lotte Voisey (Hendrick’s Brand Champion and morning in Alexandria’s Del Ray community. [email protected]. Please submit all subject to change. Planning and Zoning mixologist for William Grant & Sons), Derek This year’s five-mile road race will be held on written comments no later than November 30. staff can provide information on changes Brown (Komi, Cocktail Ambassador to New Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Cora Kelly that occur prior to the meeting. For more Orleans Cocktail Museum) and H. Joseph Elementary School at the intersection of West can be purchased online for $10 each, for all information, call 703-838-4666. Ehrmann (Elixir bar in San Francisco) for an Reed and Commonwealth Avenues. The entry ages, until Nov. 24. evening of cocktails and carryin’ on. fee — with two cans of food – is $15 for indi- The Northern Virginia Conference for “5 for $50” begins on Sunday, November 9th, viduals ages 13-21 years and $20 for those age Nominations are sought for the HIV/AIDS Life- Women in Ministry will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at at 6 p.m. and concludes at 10 p.m. Entrance is 22 and over. Children 12 and under can partici- time Achievement Award, Prevention/ Education the Hilton Hotel, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield. through PX and the evening will take place on pate for $10 at the door and two cans of food. Award, and the Client Services Award. The Second Hosted by Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Alex- both the first and second floors. Eamonn’s A The food will be donated to ALIVE, Inc. Regis- Annual World AIDS Day Service Excellence Awards andria. $40/person. Contact Minister Oliver S. Dublin Chipper will be closed for this private ter online before Monday, November 24th and Program is designed to acknowledge and honor the Pilson at 703-912-5053 or visit affair. Five cocktails for $50 gets patrons in the save $5! Visit www.visitdelray.com/turkeytrot. extraordinary efforts of peer-nominated HIV/AIDS www.godswomeninministry.org. door tasting specialty handcrafted concoctions Alexandria Turkey Trot T-shirts Applications for providers and advocates in Alexandria, Virginia. along with enjoying the ‘cocktail magic show’ the following awards are now being accepted: The deadline for Nominations is Nov. 12. for fur- Every year the Alexandria Office on Women or- behind the bar. The show begins every 30 min- The Women’s Opportunity Awards pro- ther request a Nomination Packet at ganizes a Holiday Party for children and their utes when one of the savvy tastemakers takes gram aids women seeking to improve their [email protected] mothers, who have been recently served by our the bar over at PX creating their cocktail for the economic status by gaining additional skills, Domestic Violence Program. If you would like to evening. training and education. The women may use The third annual Special Needs Trusts series participate in the Children’s Holiday Party this As this is a fundraising benefit, all tip jar the award to offset any costs associated with meeting will take place on Wednesday Nov. 12 year, we are asking that your donated gifts remain goodies will go directly to NCMEC. their efforts to attain higher education includ- from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the The Nannie J. Lee Rec- unwrapped. For the mothers’ presents we are re- Reservations for this special affair are very ing books, childcare and transportation. reation Center,º1108 Jefferson St. Learn about questing gift certificates to area stores in limited R.S.V.P to Host Clinton Terry at The Violet Richardson Award recognizes and setting up a Trust for your mentally ill family mem- denominations of $25.00. The Children’s Party will [email protected]. Include in the honors young women, between the ages of 14 ber, and ensuring that it is adequately handled be held on Thursday, Dec. 18. Donations accepted Subject Line - ‘Swank Party.’ to 17, who make the community and world a after you are gone. A panel of experts will address at the Office On Women, 421 King St., Suite 400, PX is located at 728 King Street. 703-299- better place. The program offers a cash grant issues like, should you or another family member Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Mon- 8384, www.eamonnsdublinchipper.com. to award recipients and the organizations for be the Trustee and deal with the issues? If not, who day, Nov. 3. The deadline for having unwrapped which they volunteer. else? If it is someone outside the family how do you gifts delivered or picked-up is Monday, Dec. 15 The City of Alexandria is once again in Applications are available by contacting make sure things are done properly? by 5 p.m. 703-838-4911. search of a Colorado Blue Spruce, Leyland Cy- Sylvia Winterling, [email protected]. All com- press or other well-formed evergreen tree, pleted applications are due by January 10, The Alexandria Commission on Persons On Sunday, November 9th, four leading talents approximately 25 to 35 feet tall, to serve as the 2009. with Disabilities (ACPD) is currently seeking in the innovative cocktail community will come City’s official 2008 Holiday Tree. The City will input from City residents through a Needs Assess- together for “5 for $50,” a crafty cocktail affair to remove the tree from the donor’s property in The City of Alexandria invites residents to ment survey. If you are a person with a disability, raise funds for the National Center for Miss- mid-November and grind the stump at no cost. participate in a community meeting on the a family member of a person with a disability, or a ing & Exploited Children, The tree will be decorated and displayed at City’s Capital Improvement Program on service provider to persons with disabilities, please www.missingkids.com, at PX, located above Market Square (301 King Street) throughout Thursday, November 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the take the Needs Assessment survey today at Eamonn’s A Dublin Chipper in Old Town. Located the holiday season. Persons in the Washington Lee Center Exhibit Hall, 1108 Jefferson Street. alexandriava.gov/acpdsurvey. To request addi- nearby, the charity is near and dear to the hearts metropolitan area who are interested in donat- This meeting is an opportunity for residents to tional information, a reasonable accommodation, of both Thrasher and his business partners, Chef ing a tree should contact John Noelle, City provide input on the community’s priorities for or an alternative format, e-mail Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong, who are also par- Arborist, at 703-838-4999 or e-mail future capital projects and to make suggestions [email protected] or call ents of two young children, Eve and Eamonn. The [email protected].

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From Page 9 — Adam Ebbin fers $200 billion on new tax cuts for corpo- ginia businesses. Four out of five new jobs drug addict more drugs and hoping it [email protected] rations and oil companies, not relief for the in America are created by small businesses. would cure the addiction. home 571-527-0460 families of Virginia who need help most. We cannot expect to work our way out of Today, McCain wants the electorate to Second, the Obama health care plan will today’s financial crisis and economic slow- trust him to create greater oversight of Wall actually make it far easier for us to provide down unless our small businesses - the en- Street and re-enact many of the very regu- Small Business health insurance for our employees, giving gines of our growth – are standing on solid lations he and his top advisors successfully Election us a 50 percent health care tax credit. The ground. And Senator Obama’s plans to sought to overturn or prohibit. McCain plan does the opposite – he taxes eliminate the capital gains tax for small Does he think we’re stupid? I own and run a small family business, the health insurance premiums we pay for businesses will actually make a big differ- At the very same time that Sen. McCain and I am voting for Barack Obama. our workers, cutting their take-home pay. ence in Joe the Plumber’s ability to buy or called for looser regulations, Barack Obama With my sisters and brother, we manage Some independent analysts estimate that sell a small business. was warning of the dangers of the housing a 35-year-old auto dealership group. These twenty million American workers will give Fifth, we are far more likely to get genu- bubble and also advocated for greater trans- are the toughest times in our history, as so up their employer-paid health insurance, ine estate tax relief from President Barack parency and better oversight of Wall Street. many customers are postponing new and rather than pay these extra taxes. Obama. George W. Bush and John McCain John McCain talks about change, but he used car purchases out of uncertainty about Third, Barack Obama will make great promised to eliminate the estate tax, yet in hasn’t stood for it. The only change he’s the economy. progress toward balancing our federal bud- eight years, with big Republican legislative produced is a change in rhetoric. That is The differences between Senator Obama get. John McCain’s plans actually move us majorities, little has happened. The rate not enough, not after the last eight years. and Senator McCain on the economy, on more deeply into debt. McCain’s tax plan will go back to 55 percent in just two years. As a member of the Virginia General As- the things that matter to our business, could alone adds $5 trillion to the national debt Barack Obama will find the middle ground, sembly, I have seen Governors Mark Warner not be more dramatic or compelling. over the next decade. Obama’s tax proposal the reasonable compromise that will allow and Tim Kaine, approach massive budget First, Senator Obama promises to cut cuts the deficit by $800 billion. family businesses and family farms to pass shortfalls with a measured and steady hand. taxes for 95 percent of all working fami- Running a family business, we learned from generation to generation, while still Unfortunately, John McCain’s erratic lies, including 4.1 million Virginians. He long ago that we cannot spend more than appropriately taxing the billionaires of the record and statements do not provide what understands that we need Middle Class Vir- we earn. I believe that the fundamental country. the American people, and Virginians cry out ginia to recover, to have buying power once weakness in our economy and our society I am a businessman. I have an instinct for. We need the steady hand, sharp intel- again in order for our country to get back is our crazy reliance on borrowing from our for the bottom line. The bottom line in 2008 lect and the analytical approach of Barack on the road of prosperity. Businesses, like children and grandchildren to pay for gov- is that Barack Obama will be far better for Obama in the Oval Office. That’s why I’m mine, have watched the incomes of our cus- ernment spending that we are unwilling to America’s small businesses and for our eco- voting for him Nov. 4. tomers fall as the cost of living has contin- sacrifice for today. Senators Obama and nomic growth than four more years of the ued to rise. It is no surprise that in this tight McCain both present themselves as fiscal failed policies of George Bush and John Ebbin has been a member of the Virginia environment, our hawks, but only Obama has pledged to cut McCain. House of Delegates since 2004, represent- customer’s credit scores have lost ground a dollar of spending for every new program Don Beyer ing parts of the City of Alexandria, Arling- as well. dollar he promises. Don Beyer is a resident of Alexandria, an ton and Fairfax Counties. The McCain plan, however, leaves out tax Fourth, Barack Obama will eliminate all automobile dealer, and the former Lieuten- relief for 100 million families. McCain of- capital gains taxes for 643,000 small Vir- ant Governor of Virginia. Reach Your Community You Can Have a Successful Advertising Program that Into Fits Your Advertising Budget.

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BZA CASE #2008-0036 Appeals disclose all investors in the proposed 229 ADAMS AVENUE land use or land development approval prior to ORDER OF PUBLICATION R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL the hearing by the applicable body. Case No JJ021417-04-00/JJ021417-05-00 Steve and Kelley Hearnes, owner, by Christine Commonwealth of Virginia Leonard, architect: Special exception to 3. An amendment to require that applicants for VA. CODE § 8.01-316 construct a new gable roof with a rear dormer land use or land development approvals before Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic over the existing garage 5.90 feet from the east the City Council, Planning Commission, Boards Relations District Court side property line. of Architectural Review, and Board of Zoning Appeals disclose any current or previous Commonwealth of Virginia, in re BZA CASE #2008-0032 (within JASON POMMIER 630 NORTH COLUMBUS STREET 12 months) financial interest (including cam- The object of this suit is to: RB, RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AND paign contributions if so requested in the pro- Approve the submitted permanency plan, with LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING James A. Merklinger, owner: Reapproval of a CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED posed Charter Bill) involving the applicants, goal of adoption, and terminate the parental variance to construct a new single family AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF agents and/or investors, with any of the rights of Carla Pommier, mother of Jason Pom- BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS dwelling reducing the required open space to THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA individu- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 - 360 square feet. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY al members of the applicable body. mier, born to Carla Pommier on 12/18/2001; 7:30 PM COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA WILL CONDUCT and enter any other appropriate orders. Carla COUNCIL CHAMBERS, City Hall A PUBLIC HEARING, ON SATURDAY, NO- 4. An amendment to allow Council to prohibit Pommierr to receive no further notice of future Alexandria, Virginia VEMBER 15, 2008, COMMENCING AT 9:30 current or previous (within 12 months) hearings. ORDER OF PUBLICATION A.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, campaign It is ORDERED that the defendant Carla Pom- Information about these items may be obtained Case No JJ021417-04-00/JJ021417-06-00 SECOND FLOOR, CITY HALL, 301 KING contributions from applicants, agents and/or in- mier(Mother) appear at the above named Court from the: Department of Planning and Zoning, Commonwealth of Virginia STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, 22314. AT vestors involved in land use or land develop- 301 King Street, Room 2100, Alexandria, VA. CODE § 8.01-316 THE HEARING CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA ment approvals before the City Council. and protect his or her interests on or before Virginia 22314, telephone: (703)838-4688 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COM- 12/18/2008 at 9:00am ======Relations District Court MENT ON WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD RE- This description of the proposed charter ======Commonwealth of Virginia, in re QUEST THAT THE 2009 SESSION OF THE amend- JASON POMMIER GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA AP- ment is intended merely as a summary. The BZA CASE #2008-0035 The object of this suit is to: PROVE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO ex- 2600 DAVIS AVENUE Approve the submitted permanency plan, with THE CITY CHARTER. act nature and detail of the amendment, if ap- R-8, RESIDENTIAL goal of adoption, and terminate the parental proved by city council, will be set out in the text ABC LICENSE David Allen and Christiana Leslie, owners: rights of the unknown father of Jason Pommier, 1. 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Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 608 FORDS LANDING WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA .. $2,100,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... FORDS LANDING 426 FAIRFAX ST S ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,415,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... OLD TOWN 10 FRANKLIN ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $975,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... FORDS LANDING 104 ALEXANDRIA AVE W ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $885,000 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... DEL RAY 410 SAINT ASAPH ST N #410 ..... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $875,000 ... Townhouse ...... LEE MEWS 702 PRINCE ST ##2...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $871,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SWANN-DAINGERFIE 418 PITT MEWS...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $850,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... PITT MEWS 1704 RUSSELL RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $850,000 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... RUSSELL RD 223 ROYAL ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $840,000 ... Semi-Detached 0.04 ...... OLD TOWN 5250 TANCRETI LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $810,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... CAMERON STATION 3514 HALCYON DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $810,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 808 DUKE ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $810,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... OLD TOWN 635 FIRST ST #405 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $805,250 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LIBERTY ROW 821 WATER PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $778,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... RIVERGATE 911 SAINT ASAPH ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $720,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... YATES GARDENS 2403 CAMERON MILLS RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $690,000 ... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... JEFFERSON PARK 100 SYLVAN CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $671,200 ... Detached ...... 0.45 ...... FT. WILLIAMS PARK 121 WALNUT ST E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $661,000 ... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... ROSEMONT 207 PINE ST ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $657,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... MOUNT IDA 904 BEVERLEY DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $641,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... BEVERLEY HILLS 608 TENNESSEE AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $635,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 505 PUTNAM PL ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $581,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 . GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK 1212 HILLSIDE TER ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $565,000 ... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... BRADDOCK HEIGHTS 101 MASON AVE E ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $558,000 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... DEL RAY 212 MEDLOCK LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $555,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... CAMERON STATION 535 TOBACCO QUAY ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $549,900 ... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... TOBACCO QUAY 5007 WAPLE LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $545,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... CAMERON STATION 542 SAINT ASAPH ST N #542 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $530,000 ... Townhouse ...... SHAD ROW 502 TRIADELPHIA WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD STATION 504 TOBACCO QUAY ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $520,000 ... Attach/Row Hse ...... TOBACCO KEY 520 GLENDALE AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $505,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... DEL RAY 1303 BRADDOCK RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... BRADDOCK HEIGHTS 1202 BRADDOCK RD W ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $499,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... TIMBER BRANCH PARK 121 LINDEN ST E...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $497,300 ... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... DEL RAY 147 MONCURE DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $491,000 ... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... GLENMORE 900 BERNARD ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $475,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... OLD TOWN 301 CAMERON STATION BLVD#498 . 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $463,000 ... Townhouse ...... CAMERON STATION 171 SOMERVELLE ST #403 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $462,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION 2181 JAMIESON AVE #807 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLYLE TOWERS 111 CAMERON PARKE PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 . TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 1042 PAXTON ST N ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... BROOKVILLE 1214 COLONIAL AVE ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $450,000 ... Attach/Row Hse0.10...... WESTOVER 2922 DINWIDDIE ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $430,500 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 1332 CHETWORTH CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ..... BASHFORD LANE CLUSTER 3850 DOMINION MILL DR ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 . TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 193 MARTIN LN #197 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $420,000 ... Townhouse ...... OAKLAND HALL 704 ARMISTEAD ST N #53 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $417,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 216 GUTHRIE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 ... Attach/Row Hse0.04...... WARWICK VILLAGE 1140 COLONIAL AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $414,900 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... WESTOVER 724 ARMISTEAD ST #63 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $405,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 307 CLIFFORD AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... EMMA P HUME 719 FAYETTE ST S ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... JEFFERSON HOMES 3808 USHER CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $399,900 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... SOCIETY HILL 3841 ELBERT AVE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $394,900 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... SUNNYSIDE 4950 BRENMAN PARK DR #402 .. 2 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $389,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MAIN STREET 732 ARMISTEAD ST #66 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS NationalNational KarastanKarastan MonthMonth 2842 COLUMBUS ST S #3399 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $370,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 5112 DONOVAN DR #308 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $369,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION 3814 JAY AVE...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE 4905 29TH RD S #A-1 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $355,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 2151 JAMIESON AVE #1908 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $350,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLYLE TOWERS 2926 HICKORY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 50%50% OFFOFF 5631 GARY AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... SHIRLEY FOREST 2688 CENTENNIAL CT #47...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $343,000 ... Townhouse ...... SEMINARY HEIGHTS 120 CAMERON ST #105 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $340,000 ... Other ...... TORPEDO FACTORY 3101 NORTH HAMPTON DR#304 . 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $339,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... NORTHAMPTON PLACE 5230 FILLMORE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $333,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... WASHINGTON FORREST 1200 BRADDOCK PL #415 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... BRADDOCK PLACE 4951 BRENMAN PARK DR #110 .. 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $323,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION 1623 MOUNT EAGLE PL #935 ..... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $320,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 105 SKYHILL RD #2-105 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $320,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SEMINARY WALK 922 WASHINGTON ST S #103 ..... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $318,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BEARINGS SOUTH 4561 STRUTFIELD LN #3208 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $315,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PALAZZO AT PARK CENTER 3530 VALLEY DR #936 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $310,000 ... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 4860 EISENHOWER AVE #390 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $295,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... EXCHANGE AT VAN DORN 139 JASPER PL...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $295,000 ... Semi-Detached 0.10 ...... TARLETON 311 WESMOND DR...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $281,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... LYNHAVEN 3928 USHER AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $274,000 ... Semi-Detached 0.07 ...... CAMERON 4303 VERMONT AVE ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $270,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... WAKEFIELD 4561 STRUTFIELD LN #3417 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $259,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PALAZZO AT PARK CENTER 1309 ABINGDON DR E #2 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $255,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HARBOR TERRACE On Sale 425 LAVERNE AVE ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $225,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... ST ELMO 149 WESMOND DR...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $215,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... LYNHAVEN 3700 EDISON ST ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $215,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... HUME SPRINGS 3307 WYNDHAM CL #1164 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $213,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... POINTE AT PARK C 205 YOAKUM PKWY #620 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $209,900 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 306 DUNCAN AVE E #306E ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $203,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... ALEXANDRIA SQUARE 412 ARMISTEAD ST N #104 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $200,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MAYFLOWER SQUARE 203 YOAKUM PKWY #1010 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $199,900 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 75 REYNOLDS ST S #401 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $199,900 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... TWENTY-ONE 307 YOAKUM PKWY #904 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $195,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK Arlington 5250 VALLEY FORGE DR #505 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $195,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... WAPLETON Dulles 6301 STEVENSON AVE #502 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $190,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... OLYMPUS AT LANDMARK 4748 Lee Highway 23430 Rock Havenway #130 301 BEAUREGARD ST N #1517 ... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $190,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... FOUNTAINS 3701 EDISON ST ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $175,000 ... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... HUME SPRINGS 703-524-7275 703-661-3999 4600 DUKE ST #520 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $175,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... FORTY SIX HUNDRED 9 CANTERBURY SQ #302 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $165,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CANTERBURY SQUARE 3 CANTERBURY SQ #202 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $159,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CANTERBURY SQUARE www.parkcarpet.com 6300 STEVENSON AVE #311 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $149,900 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... SENTINEL OF LANDMARK 5340 HOLMES RUN PKWY #418 . 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $140,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... PAVILION ON THE PARK 4600 DUKE ST #1502 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $135,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... FORTY SIX HUNDRED 5911 EDSALL RD #110 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... 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