Alexandria inside Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXV, No. 42 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper October 22, 2009 Don’t Cut Here Council hears request for services while weighing budget shortfall.

By Michael Lee Pope vice president of the Alexandria Gazette Packet Arts Forum. “They come around too often and they are not very ith stimulus funds much fun.” set to run out next Budget officials, elected leaders Wyear and the state and city residents are preparing for budget revenues another round of budget discus- continuing to constrict, city offi- sions that is certain to be short on cials are going to have one heck fun. City revenue collection is of a budget season facing them down in several areas. Personal over the next few months. The bad property tax collection is down 30 news is that City Council will be percent so far this year from faced with a choice of raising taxes $613,000 last year compared to or additional cuts to services that $517,000 this year, and the motor have already been reduced. The vehicle license tax revenues are good news? According a speakers down 47 percent from $269,000 who participated in a public hear- to $143,000. Overall, the city has ing on the budget last weekend, collected about $800,000 less than Callie Terrell sings America the Beautiful during the memorial service for City of there is no good news. last year according to a year-to- Alexandria Fire/EMS career and volunteer personnel held Oct. 9 at Ivy Hill Cemetery. “These hearings are kind of like my birthday,” said Sherry Brown, See Yes, We Have, Page 10 Honoring Firefighters Education Policies Divide Candidates Merit pay and support for private schools separate Democrats from Republicans.

Retired Alexandria Firefighters Cecil By Michael Lee Pope private schools. Democrats are “Bonedust” Carr and Stewart “Apples” Firefighter Matthew Craig plays Taps. Gazette Packet opposed to merit pay, and they are DeHaven. opposed to any effort to use pub- n Election Day, voters in lic money for private schools. Ul- OAlexandria will be timately voters will have the last choosing between can- say on the issue when they cast didates with vastly different opin- their ballots, although the elected ions about public education. Re- leaders will still have to scramble Alexandria Pipes publicans support merit for teach- for funding schools in an increas and Drums piper ers and efforts to provide more Homer Babcock competition between public and See Education, Page 4 performs as the

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Gazette Packet Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Council Notebook Demolition Countdown The old American Legion Hall on North Fayette Street has six months to find a buyer. Failing that, the 1940s-era building origi- nally constructed as a nursery will be demolished to make way for an eight-unit condominium building planned by developer George Bill Cromley. Washington Members of the Alexandria City Council voted five-to-one Sat- Middle urday to deny an appeal to the Parker Gray Board of Architec- School stu- tural Review’s decision to grant Cromley a demolition permit. dent Ella Historic preservationist Boyd Walker filed the appeal, arguing Boissonnault the structure should be saved because it spoke to an era when has been African-American women were part of the workforce during World studying War II. “It may be a simple, modest building,” said Walker, chair- ballet for man of the Greater Alexandria Preservation Alliance. “But there’s eight years. not another one like it.” Councilwoman Del Pepper was the only member to vote against the majority. She pointed out that denying Cromley’s demolition permit would not necessarily save the building; it Photos by would only create a one-year window for the property to be sold Louise Krafft/ at real-market value. Yet the majority of the City Council sided Gazette Packet with the developer, who is a former member of the Parker Gray Board of Architectural Review. Although the council members approved the demolition permit, they also insisted on a six-month grace period for someone to step forward and offer to move the building or purchase the property. Alexandria Ballet Needs Funds “Six months in an economy like this — it’s almost mission im- possible,” said Pepper. “Six months doesn’t really give anyone an BRITTON’S TEACHING methods allow her to in- opportunity to really get anything done in this kind of a climate.” Holiday show for clude young students in her production of The Nut- children cancelled. cracker. Some of the characters they dance include Making the Case the mice, a little tea girl, and the guards. One of those young students was Mary Kate Battle Vice Mayor Kerry Donley knows a good argument when he By Sandy Levitz Lunner who started studying with “Miss Virginia” when she hears one. After serving on the City Council from 1988 to 1996 The Gazette was 8 years old. She’s a senior at Notre Dame now, and then as mayor from 1996 to 2003, Donley has heard it all. So and she still takes dance lessons a couple of times a when speakers arrive at City Hall for a public hearing, Donley here will be no Sugar Plum Fairy twirl- week — for fun, according to her father, attorney wants to hear a solid case. And he’s not afraid to make sugges- ing or Mouse King leaping for Alexandria Tim Battle of Mount Vernon. tions. When a contractor asked for an exemption from fire-code children this holiday season. The Alex- “Mary Kate was thrilled to be part of The Nut- regulations because Alexandria was the only jurisdiction to en- T andria Ballet has cancelled the 2009 Nut- cracker, first as a guard with a moustache. She just force fire-code regulation, Donley didn’t hesitate to offer his ad- cracker performances, another victim of the eco- stood there, and she loved it,” the father shared. vice for a better argument. “Be careful,” warned the vice mayor. nomic downturn. “The next year she was a guard without a mous- “I don’t think you want to say it’s not being enforced in other In the past, Virginia Britton, owner and artistic tache. She moved up and up until she was one of the jurisdictions. It’s just being enforced in a different manner.” director of the ballet, has been able to count on the flowers dancing on stage with the professionals. She Later that afternoon, when a resident of the Carlyle neighbor- kindness of “angels” to donate the $25,000 price tag still says it was the hardest thing she’s ever done, hood announced that he would file an application for a concealed of the seasonal favorite. This year, however, Britton’s but she kept up with the others and did a great job weapon permit as a result of City Council’s decision to approve a angels had to tighten their purse strings, and ballet up on point for 4-1/2 minutes.” special-use permit application for a 7-Eleven on John Carlyle didn’t make the cut. Battle says he’s disappointed Britton’s Nutcracker Street, Donley didn’t like what he was hearing. The vice mayor According to Britton, ticket sales could generate isn’t happening this year. said he was willing to hear the case against noise, loitering and enough money for the company’s professional danc- “It’s really a nice thing for the community,” he said. alcohol sales. But he didn’t think concealed weapons should be ers. However, the up-front expense of renting the “It reaches a lot of people who might not be able to part of the discussion. “I just don’t buy the hyperbolic argument studio for rehearsals and performances would still afford the Kennedy Center for a ballet.” of you feeling the need to arm yourself because a 7-Eleven is need to be covered. Another disappointed ballet lover is 13-year old coming in there,” Donley told the speaker. “I think that line of “If a large amount of money did come in at once, I Ella Boissonnault, a student at George Washington reasoning isn’t helping your argument one bit.” don’t think it’s too late to salvage The Nutcracker Middle School. She’s been taking classes at The Al this year,” she said. “Most of the performers have Election Uncertainty danced it before. Everything’s done except rehearsal See Ballet, Page 22 for the young children in her classes With City Council members set to consider the slate of issues who haven’t performed it yet.” they will seek in the next General Assembly next week, members Britton’s version of The Nut- are divided on potential changes to municipal elections. Three cracker, geared to young audiences, members led by Councilman Rob Krupicka want staggered has been performed in this region terms. But three other members led by Councilman Frank for 19 years, many of those at The Fannon want to keep the current system of electing all the mem- Atheneum in Old Town. For the past bers at once. After considering the issue several times, the council’s three years she’s been teaching legislative committee was not able to come up with a recommen- classes and performing The Nut- dation. That means the legislative packet will include a line item cracker at the Alliance Dance Insti- for election reform without specifics as to what kind of charter tute studio at Landmark Mall. change is appropriate. Former Republican City Council member “There are few venues in this area Carlyle Ring warned that the Republican-dominated House of for classes or performances,” said Delegates could make its own changes if Alexandria’s charter Britton. “We are fortunate to be at amendment doesn’t have bipartisan support. Alliance Dance Institute where the “Asking for a charter amendment is opening the door for Re- space has sprung floors.” publicans in Richmond to make any changes they want to the The Alexandria Ballet offers city’s system of elections,” said Ring. “This is going to be viewed classes for children from age three as a partisan proposal, and the Republicans are going to have a through high school. Up to age partisan reaction to that.” — Michael Lee Pope eight, Britton teaches pre-ballet and Ballet instructor Virginia Britton demonstrates the next creative movement. movement. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 3 Politics On the Campaign Trail

Oil and Water Support Merit Pay and Oppose Merit Pay and As the campaign between two-term incumbent Del. Daivd Englin (D-45) and Republican challenger Vicki Vasques heads Competition Between Public Funds for into the final stretch before Election Day, more policy distinc- tions are emerging between the candidates. Yet another differ- Public and Private Schools Private Schools ence emerged during a candidates’ forum this week hosted by the Alexandria Chapter of the National Federal Employees Asso- ciation. When asked about offshore drilling for oil, Englin said he was opposed to the idea for several reasons. Aside from environ- mental concerns, Englin said, the United States Navy has opposed offshore drilling as an impediment to training exercises. “I don’t think it’s a smart idea,” said Englin, an Air Force vet- eran. “From a revenue standpoint, you can’t base a budget on future revenues that may or may not occur.” When the question was directed as Vasques, she supported the Sasha Gong Vicki Vasques David Englin Charniele Herring idea of drilling off the coast of Virginia. Pointing out that both candidates for governor have supported offshore drilling, Vasques said she would work to find a way to accomplish the job without placing a burden on fishermen or the Navy. “This is a resource we have not tapped into,” said Vasques, a Education Divides Candidates former career service employee in the Department of Energy. “This will create jobs.” From Page 1 improve test scores. Unlike Vasques, though, Gong supports changing the Virginia Constitution in a way Cooking Candidates ingly budget-strapped General Assembly. that would allow a system of vouchers to allow par- “Republicans often portray teachers unions as ents to use public funds to send their children to pri- Whatever happens in the election for the 46th District of the standing in the way of reform because they are domi- vate schools. House of Delegates, both candidates have proven one thing — nated by under-performing teachers,” said Isaac “The real problem with education is that there’s a they love to eat. Democrat Charniele Herring displayed her Wood, assistant director of communications for the lack of competition,” said Gong, who said creating a culinary skills at a kickoff event at which she did all the cooking University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. “But many marketplace for tax dollars would ultimately improve herself. The menu included fried chicken, collard greens, maca- voters have a soft spot for teachers, so their union public schools. “Parents deserve a choice to take their roni and cheese, cornbread and traditional Southern rice-and- endorsements tends to carry more weight than en- kids out of bad public schools.” beans dish known as Hoppin’ John. dorsements from other unions in Virginia.” “Some of these recipes are from my great-grandmother,” said The political action committee of the Virginia Edu- DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENTS oppose efforts to Herring, whose mother frequently appears at campaign events. cation Association has endorsed both of the Demo- create a system of merit pay as well as any proposal “I love to cook.” cratic incumbents that will be on the ballot in Alex- that would use public money for private schools. Del. Not to be outdone, Republican Sasha Gong wants voters to andria: Del. David Englin (D-45) and Charniele Her- David Englin (D-45) argues that merit pay decreases know that she also knows her way around the kitchen. On the ring (D-46). According to Rob Jones, director of gov- salaries of some teachers to fund bonuses for others, campaign trail, Gong has been distributing refrigerator magnets ernment relations for the teachers’ union, decisions a phenomenon he said would undermine recuitment with a headline announcing “making dinner while making his- about which candidates to support are based on re- and retention. He also opposes tax credits for corpo- tory.” The magnets feature a photo of the Republican candidate sponses to questionnaires and interviews conducted rate scholarship programs, criticizing the effort as a along with a recipe. Three different versions include instructions by local affiliates of the union. The endorsements plan that would divert money from public schools to for making lemon oregano chicken, pan-fried tofu in a light sauce are awarded based on positions on a number of is- encourage scholarships to private schools. Although and gefilte fish. sues, including opposition for the use of public he said he’s open to giving self-governing Indian tribes “I’ve always hated how people throw these campaign materials money for private schools. the same charter-school authority as other local gov- away,” said Gong, adding that the gefilte fish recipe is similar to a “We’re not supporting our public schools the way ernments, he does not support Vasques’ proposal to traditional Cantonese dish. “This way people will keep my mate- we should be,” said Jones, who added that his union expand chartering authority to nonprofit organiza- rials around and actually use them for something.” is not necessarily opposed to merit pay depending tions, universities or corporations. on how the system works. “If people want to sup- “The change she proposes to Virginia’s charter Complaint Dismissed port private schools, they should do so on their own school law would divert money from already dime.” underfunded public schools to unelected, unaccount- Speaking of Herring, State Board of Elections campaign-finance able corporations and non-profits,” said Englin in a manager David Allen has dismissed a complaint filed against REPUBLICAN CHALLENGERS offer a number of written statement. “The bottom line is that we need her campaign by Mike Ginsberg, chairman of the 8th Congres- proposals that would change how public-school stu- to protect state money for public education, and her sional District Republican Committee. The letter of complaint was dents are educated in Virginia — many of which are proposals in one way or another would take money sent last month after Republicans learned that a nonprofit direc- opposed by the teachers’ union. In the 45th House from public schools.” tor sent an e-mail invitation from her work e-mail address to a District, Vicki Vasques supports creating a system of Del. Charniele Herring (D-46) said she would sup- Herring fundraiser at Tempo Restaurant. merit pay for teachers and a program that would port a study to investigate the correlation between “The e-mail probably should have been sent from her home e- provide tax credits for corporations that provide per-pupil funding and student achievement. She said mail address,” said Allen. “But people spend so much time in the scholarships for tuition to private schools. On the she would also support a program that would allow office these days, the workplace is starting to feel more like home campaign trail, Vasques has frequently raised the is- localities to offer grants to students who have to many people.” sue of expanding the authority to create charter achieved a 3.5 grade-point-average or higher in col- Allen responded to the complaint by conducting an investiga- schools beyond local school boards. The Republican lege and commit to returning home to teach. Like tion to determine the salary of the director and the time it took to says she would like to see nonprofit organizations, Englin, Herring opposes creating a system of merit write the e-mail. Ultimately, he concluded, the cost of sending universities, corporations and Indian tribes given pay and is strongly against any effort to change the the e-mail invitation did not exceed $200, which was the thresh- authority to issue charters. Virginia Constitution in a way that allow a voucher old for requiring a campaign disclaimer under Virginia election “School boards have little incentive to be support- system to use public funds toward tuition at private law. The State Board of Elections will meet again in Nov. 23 to ive of charter schools,” said Vasques, adding that Vir- schools. formally hear the matter, although Allen’s recommendation at ginia has only four charter schools. “It shouldn’t be “Proponents of the school voucher system and tu- that time will be that the State Board of Elections take no action about money, but unfortunately it is.” ition tax credits argue that this system would improve on the complaint. In the 46th House District, Republican challenger schools because it would foster competition among “This was a cheap ploy to tarnish a new delegate’s name,” said Sasha Gong said she would like to find ways to re- public schools to improve,” Herring wrote in one of Jason Bresler, Herring’s campaign manager. “We have serious duce the cost of bureaucracy by shifting more re- the responses to the Virginia Education Association. issues facing Virginia, and they want to play games rather than sources to the classroom although she doesn’t have “This argument is flawed because it is based on a talking about issues.” — Michael Lee Pope any specific proposals for making that happen. Like principle that a public school has the means to com- Vasques, Gong also supports merit pay as a way to pete with private schools without the support of tax use free-market principles to reward teachers who dollars.”

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Marine with a Truck Nick Baucom talks about moving to Alexandria, starting a business and the war in Iraq.

By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet

native of Memphis, Tenn., ABaucom joined the Ma rines after graduating high school in 2002. He was part of the initial invasion from Kuwait into Iraq, later serving in Wasit Prov- ince. He moved to Alexandria in 2008 and founded a company known as Two Marines and a Truck.

Why did you start the business? A few reasons. One would be solving a personal problem, which is how a lot of entrepreneurs get Nick Baucom started. They realize that there’s a need out there, and they can’t find won’t show up until 2 p.m. That’s a way to get it fulfilled themselves. just not acceptable. Usually a So I was looking for movers when move is also coupled with a di- I moved here to Alexandria, and I vorce, a new child, a death in the just couldn’t find anyone that family, a job promotion or a lay- seemed like they would be profes- off. So it’s already stressful sional and they would be on time. enough, nine times out of 10, for I had heard horror stories from our customers. So they don’t need friends about their moves, and I the added stress of dealing with certainly always got a call anytime whatever most moving companies a friend or family member moved provide. The people a lot of these looking for a strong Marine that moving companies hire are often would be on time and get the job just a warm body, and they spend done. So I put two and two to- their time smoking cigarettes or gether and figured that there was joking around. They’re just not a need for reliable, punctual, pro- moving with a purpose. Do you fessional movers. Of course I had really want some guy who’s gone just got out of the Marines, and I to prison going through your stuff? wanted to continue working with Or do you want to hire Marines Marines because of their work who have served their country? So ethic. our business has been going ex- tremely well. Why did you move to Alex- andria? How did you get started in I wanted to move to a large business? metro area, so that would of I feel like this is in my blood. I’ve course be the Washington, D.C. always dabbled in this. It’s cer- metro area. I liked that Alexandria tainly risky being an entrepreneur. is a good combination of the world But it can also be more reward- of entertainment and fun as well ing. I started off with my first busi- as a good place to raise a family. I ness license when I was 15 years have a two-month old now, and old mowing yards in the neighbor- my wife and I knew that was in hood. I had four friends who the pipeline when we moved here. worked for me. I had to hire So whether it’s going to a park or friends who were older than me the schools here or going out on because they had drivers licenses King Street in Old Town and have just so we could get around to the some fun, Alexandria really has yards. I was dealing with manage- the best of both worlds. ment issues and meeting a payroll at 15, then I joined the Marines How’s business? and got leadership experience. It’s going extremely well be- Most people aren’t allowed to cause we’ve really filled a niche touch the copier toner at 20 years that wasn’t being fulfilled. So of- old, but I was leading Marines in ten other moving companies are Iraq at that age. So this is who I two, three or four hours late. You am. I’ve always wanted to be an can expect them at 8 a.m. but they See A Marine, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 5 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alex Neighbor for probably as long as you’ve To have a notice listed, e-mail lived in Alex. My wife and I grew [email protected]. up here. I’m a finish carpenter Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 w/28 yrs. experience. with questions. My work is meticulous, and I ONGOING take great pride in completing The City of Alexandria is in search of jobs on time, and on budget. Let a Colorado Blue Spruce, Leyland

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Patty Moran, David Speck and Gayle Reuter. Jen Ohs with Charlie Collum. Harvey Boltwood, Bill Vosbeck and Marlin Lord. Honoring Businesses The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce awarded the captains of local industry last week, issuing the organization’s annual Business Awards. Burke and Herbert Bank Chairman Charlie Collum was honored as the Busi- ness Leader of the Year for 2009 at the Oct. 16 dinner held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Old Town Alexandria. The event was a family affair for Collum, whose son, Charles Collum III, led the invocation. His other son, Joe Christine Candio and Joan Renner. Collum, honored his father from the podium. Rick Dorman Richard Wyvill and Mike Geissinger. of the Catalyst Group and Sean McLaughlin of McLaughlin Ryder Investments spoke of Charlie’s accomplishments in the world of finance and his commitment to the commu- nity. “Friday night’s event was something I will never for- get,” said Collum in a written statement. “Having the room filled with both new and longtime friends was truly hum- bling. I also appreciate Burke and Herbert for their spon- sorship and support for me, not only for this honor, but for the last 38 years.” Six business received recognition in various categories: ❖ Sustainable Business of the Year: Maginniss and Del Ninno Architects ❖ Hospitality Business of the Year: Kimpton Hotels of Alexandria ❖ Small Business of the Year: United States Homeland Investigations ❖ New Business of the Year: The Full Cup ❖ Retail Business of the Year: Rick’s Wine and Gourmet Marcia and David Speck. ❖ Professional Service Business of the Year: Nova Smiles. Pat Miller and Linda Hafer. Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette Packet

Janice and Scott McSween, Debbie Holley and Shawn Asst. City Manager Mark Jenks, John Renner, City Man- McLaughlin. Charlie and Sandy Collum. ager Jim Hartmann and Lonnie Rich. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Vote November 3 Sasha Gong Candidate for the 46th District, Virginia House of Delegates www.sashagong.net

Jennifer Lui Bryan From the Author introduces her new Jefferson-Houston book, “Hilda, A Very First Generation American, Ph.D. Harvard University Elementary School Loyal Goat.” students enjoy a reading Professor and Journalist, Human Rights Activist of “Hilda, A Very Loyal Photos by Goat” by author Jennifer LaShawn Avery Common Sense, Hard Work, Bipartisanship Lui Bryan. Gazette Packet • Matching education to the demands of the job market Bulletin Board • Bridging regional differences to improve transportation From Page 7 What We Eat and How to Break the Cycle.” The workshop, presented by • Seeking new resources to stimulate the local economy 703-746-5030. Mary Porter, a holistic nutrition, health and lifestyle counselor, will Authorized and paid for by Friends of Sasha Gong OCT. 24-25 explore the physiological, emotional and industry-driven reasons behind Virginia Tech landscape our eating decisions. At Aldersgate architecture open house. Tour United Methodist Church, 1301 the Washington Alexandria Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Architecture Center (WAAC) at 1001 Registration is encouraged at Prince Street, Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 www.betterplate.com or 703-765- a.m. to 11 a.m. or Sunday, Oct. 25, 6129. from noon to 2 p.m. Meet faculty Prayer Vigil. 7-8 p.m. Sponsored by and view student design work. Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Registration recommended. Contact located in Alexandria. Bethany House Laurel McSherry at [email protected]. is a private, faith-based organization providing shelter and services to SUNDAY/OCT. 25 victims of abuse. At the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Fort Hunt Preschool (FHP) Fall Street, Alexandria. Call 703-658- Festival. 3-6 p.m. Moon bounce, 3555 and more information can be pony rides, games, arts and crafts, learned by visiting the web site at sing-a-longs and story-telling. At www.bhnv.org. 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, (on Mason Hill Drive off of Ft. Hunt Road). Call 703-768-7584 or visit WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 www.forthuntpreschool.com. Author John Kromer. 7-9 p.m. Talks Montessori Open House. 2-4 p.m. about book, “Fixing Broken Cities: Sponsored by the Montessori School The Implementation of Urban of Northern Virginia, Hillbrook Development Strategies.” At the Campus, 6820 Pacific Lane, Virginia Tech Alexandria Center, Annandale. MSNV is currently 1001 Prince Street, West Room, first accepting applications for fall 2010 floor. Contact Kris Wernstedt, 703- admissions. Visit www.msnv.org. 706-8132 or [email protected]. Cemetery Art. Lecture with Dwight MONDAY, OCT. 26 Young from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This illustrated “BRAC Attack: Are We Ready? lecture explores the history of Your Chance to be Heard” with Don cemetery design and funerary art in Buch, At-Large Member, BRAC-133, America. Cost is $12/person. At Alexandria Advisory Group; Mike Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Chipley, BRAC Coordinator; Mark Royal Street in Alexandria. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; and Marbury v. Madison Lecture. 7:30 James Turkel, U.S. Army p.m. Free. With speaker Cliff Sloan, Representative. BRAC is coming. the co-author of The Great Decision: What can we afford to do to Jefferson, Adams, Marshall, and the ameliorate its impact? Holiday Inn Battle for the Supreme Court. Eisenhower Metro Center, 2460 Marbury v. Madison established the Eisenhower Avenue. Reception at power of the Supreme Court to 6:30, Dinner ($22 members/$27 declare acts of Congress non-members) at 6:45; Program ($5 unconstitutional. Three of the four non-members) 7:15. Dinner plaintiffs (Dennis Ramsay, Robert reservations required. Contact Sherry Townshend Hooe, and William Brown, 703-548-7089 or Harper) were Alexandrians, and the [email protected] attorney for the plaintiffs (Charles Lee) was an Alexandrian. At the TUESDAY/OCT. 27 Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street in Alexandria. Call 703-683- Workshop on Food Cravings. 7 2636 or visit p.m. “Food Cravings: Why We Eat www.alexandriahistoical.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 9 News

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Photo by Photo Linda Silk of the Del Ray Artisans waits for her turn at the microphone during Saturday’s public hearing about the budget for fiscal year 2011.

Michael Scheurer, Virginia Housing Development Authority; President/CEO of Wesley Housing Shelley Yes, We Have Few Bananas S. Murphy; Alexandria director of Office of Housing Mildrilyn Davis; Chairman of the Board of Wesley From Page 1 the fund, several speakers urged the City Council not Housing James Barber; general contractor for the to consider reducing funding levels again. project Phil Gibbs of Hamel Builders, Inc. and corpo- date financial analysis released last week. Several “Please do not cut the [Alexandria Fund for Hu- rate sponsors prepare for the ribbon cutting at weeks ago, Gov. Tim Kaine announced $1.6 million man Services)] budget,” said Fay Slotnick, executive Beverly Park. cuts to Alexandria. director of the Parent Leadership Training Institute. “I was in a conference call with him several days “In fact, I implore you to restore it to the pre-2009 ago, and he’s about to announce another round of level.” Conversions Complete cuts,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “Rather than the pic- ture becoming rosier, it’s becoming much more THIRTY-FIVE SPEAKERS appeared at City Hall to he parking lot at 613 will be managed by the Wesley bleak.” ask that City Council not cut funding for services. TNotebene Drive was Housing Development Corpora- Eleven individuals opposed cuts to nonprofit orga- taped off and filled tion. Wesley has also worked on EARLIER THIS YEAR, the previous City Council nizations; nine speakers spoke against reduction of with residents and neighbors for affordable housing units in two unanimously approved a $530-million general fund prevention programs offered by the Community Ser- a ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 25, other Alexandria locations, one operating budget, raising the tax rate from 84.5 cents vices Board; four speakers opposed cuts to money on the recent affordable hous- at ParcView Apartments and the to 90.3 cents for every $100 worth of assessed value. for the arts; three people money for senior centers; ing conversions of three garden- other being the Lynhaven That increased the average tax bill by $76 in the fi- two supported funding economic development ef- style apartment buildings. The Apartments. The grand opening nal days of a political campaign for City Council, forts; two advocated spending for mass transit; one buildings originally comprised at Beverly Parks also marked when a Republican and an independent displaced speaker opposed cuts to HIV programs; and one in- 41 units and were converted to the 35th anniversary of Wesley two Democrats. Since then, City Manager Jim dividual advocated for increased funding improve- 33 with larger families in mind. Housing in doing work in the Hartmann asked city agencies to create a list of pos- ments to the city’s sewer system. Each made a case The project was developed and affordable housing industry. On sible reductions. In July, budget of- that reduced funding levels for is owned by the Wesley Hous- hand for the celebration were ficials calculated that they were their program or service would ing Development Corporation/ event sponsors Citi, Klein projecting a $23-million shortfall “These hearings are have drastic consequences. Wesley Notabene LP. The project Hornig LLP, Reznick Group, P.C., even if all the proposed cuts were “I want to remind you that all architect was Larry R. Barton of Hamel Builders, Inc., and enacted. Next month, budget offi- kind of like my seven of you are going to get old,” Zemaitis & Associates Archi- United Bank — as well as those cials will be revising that shortfall said Bill Harris, chairman of the tects. from the many businesses, cor- estimation and presenting it to birthday. They come Commission on Aging. “Remember Hamel Builders was the gen- porations, civic groups, and council members at an annual re- around too often the old people of our city.” eral contractor and the property faith communities. treat. At the beginning of the hearing, “I think the shortfall may end up and they are not Mayor Euille asked those who being more than $23 million,” said were willing to pay more taxes to Bruce Johnson, director of Man- very much fun.” say so in their remarks, although agement and Budget. “A lot of — Sherry Brown, vice presi- only three of the speakers took him these numbers are driven by real dent, Alexandria Arts Forum up on the offer and voluntarily estate, which hasn’t been getting submitted their willingness to any better since the summer.” handle an increased tax burden. Some departments that were spared cuts last year Nevertheless, a city-funded survey conducted in Sep- have been asked to prepare options for potential re- tember found that 55 percent of respondents would ductions, such as the public safety. Although fund- be “very willing” or “somewhat willing” to pay more ing levels for public safety were virtually untouched taxes to meet goals. Determining how to balance last year, Hartmann has these agencies preparing those goals with the tax burden the city places on its options for a 4-percent cut this year. Other programs citizens will be at the core of the upcoming debate that saw heavy cuts this year were not asked to pre- about the budget over the coming months. pare any reduction options this year, such as the Fund “Yes, I do support tax increases — especially for for Human Services that aids nonprofit organizations the gas tax,” said Kathy Burns, vice president of the in the city. It was cut 13 percent last year. And al- West End Business Association. “I would also sup Cheers erupt from the new residents and neighbor- though the city manager did not ask the Department hood children as cake and ice cream is announced. of Human Services to prepare any potential cuts for See Social Service Supporters, Page 15

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Photos by Lashawn Avery /Gazette Packet In Concert National Chamber Players James Lee, cellist, and Mahoko Eguchi, violist, both also members of the National Sym- phony Orchestra, after a performance of Schumann at Episcopal High School.

Teri Hopkins Lee, a violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra and a member of the National Chamber Players, responds to audience applause after a performance of Schumann’s Piano Quintet at Episcopal High School on Sept. 29. For more information on the National Chamber Players concert series visit www.episcopalhighschool.org or call 703-933-4135. A Marine with a Truck From Page 5 with the rationale for the war in Iraq. So I would say I definitely entrepreneur and a business support my Marines and fellow owner. soldiers and veterans. Seeing the consequences and the repercus- What’s your perspective on sions of being on the ground in the war in Iraq? Iraq like post-traumatic stress dis- It’s the highest calling that a orders that a lot of my very close country can ask of a Marine or friends have to deal with every soldier to ask him to potentially day, that lasts a lifetime. There give up his life or his country. I certainly are reasons to go to war, think that requires a very high and I’ll pick up a rifle again in a threshold and high expectations in heartbeat if I’m asked to. But there terms of the need to go to war. I needs to be a very good reason to don’t know that threshold was met go.

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Mark your calendars for the 2009 Annual Meeting and State of Business November 10, 2009

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER U.S. SENATOR MARK WARNER At the Chamber’s 2009 Annual Meeting & State of Business Breakfast, the new Board of Directors and Officers will be announced, Chamber Annual Awards will be presented and United States Senator Mark Warner will be the Keynote Speaker discussing the State of Business in 2009.

Date: Tuesday, November 10 Time: Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Annual Meeting and Keynote Speaker 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Location: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA Price: $35 for members, $45 for non members $5 discounted valet parking.

Reservations should be made online at www.alexchamber.com If you have any questions about this event, please contact Janelle Schmidt, Communications and Events Director, at 703-739-3808, or e-mail to [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 13 Neighborhoods

“It’s not supposed to be a shop- ing cultural contributions in terms to Kassie at Flack. Those who attend the Oct. Old Town ping mall,” former Del. Marian Van of direct sales receipts of art works [email protected]. 31 show in costume will receive a WITHER THE TORPEDO Landingham told the Gazette during the largest economic down- Seventy-two Polk Elementary free “treat” from the concession FACTORY? Packet. Van Landingham pio- turn since the depression does not students have signed up for the stand. That’s the question being mulled neered changes in the building in add to the credibility of the com- Marine Corps Fun Run (held in Did you know there is a by many folks in our port city and, the 1970s and laid the ground- mittee. By the same token, judg- conjunction with the Marathon). Beauregard Development Plan? frankly, I’m worried about the fu- work for what it is today. ing the effect of tourism on the Pretty impressive! Polk families Want to find out more about it? ture of this icon where downtown Now the Old Town Civic Asso- Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. can “carb up” for the run at a pan- The City’s Planning and Zoning Old Town meets the river. ciation has plunged into the de- by the sales receipts at the gift cake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. Department is holding a commu- The Gazette Packet this summer bate on the side of moderation. shop is a bit de-minimus. It is not 24 at 8 a.m. in the school cafete- nity meeting about the Plan on captured the gist of the debate OTCA President Paol Hertel, who what Old Town is about and it is ria. Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at John Adams now playing out behind the scenes wields a gentle but potent pen, not what Alexandria is about. So We all know that special neigh- Elementary School. with a headline: “Has the Torpedo writes in the Association’s news- stay tuned, because this is about bor who “goes the extra mile” in The West End Famer’s Market, Factory Grown Stale?” The letter this month that the Factory the future of the crossroads of his- what is now termed “curb appeal.” just a walk or bike ride away in newspaper’s story noted that some is perfectly positioned to anchor a tory and culture at the crossroads Congratulations to Rebekah Ben Brenman Park, will be open say it’s time “to make drastic crossroads where history meets of Old Town and the Waterfront Hersch and Howard Frank, who each Sunday through November changes to Alexandria’s waterfront culture. ...” received one of Alexandria’s Beau- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or destination.” “It is no accident that certain Paol Hertel came down fairly tification Awards. Bekah and shine. Pick up your baked goods, Those proposed changes are prominent proponents of cultural gently on the Sustainability Com- Howard live just across from the locally produced veggies and fruits under discussion by citizen groups, tourism point to the Torpedo Fac- mittee because of the gentleman Polk Elementary School basketball and much more. private entities, individuals and tory as a sterling example,” Hertel he is. I would describe the courts at 701 N. Pickett Street. The — Mia Jones politicians reflecting a broad range writes. He goes on to add: “Any- committee’s approach as utterly residential awards are given based of ideas. Ideas that the Factory thing can be made better through clueless. on texture, color, plant material, may be outgrowing its role as an insightful and deliberate thought, — Bob Feldkamp neighborhood context, marked Taylor Run artists’ and cultural center is ech- but may I suggest that the stale- improvements and overall appear- CHAMBER MUSIC oed by, among others, something ness referred to by members of the ance. Some of the things which make called the Economic Sustainability Sustainability Implementation Seminary Valley Our local high school thespians our neighborhood so delightful are Task Force, which leads a steering Committee, is not from the factory, Kassie Benson, our Hammond are at it again. T.C. Williams is pre- the frequent cultural events at the group to make recommendations but rather, the self accentuated High School Alumni “connection”, senting William Inge’s “Picnic” George Washington National Me- on its future. thinking process by a committee wants you all to know that the starting this weekend, Oct. 23-24 morial. Councilman Rob Krupicka has operating in the dark without the group’s annual reunion luncheon and Oct. 30-31 in the school audi- Last week the Air Force Cham- gone so far as to suggest the Tor- benefit of the sunshine of open- is set for Saturday, Dec. 5 at the torium. All performances begin at ber Players gave a group of music pedo Factory has grown stale and ness. Stardust Restaurant in Old Town. 7:30 p.m. The cast list is full of lovers who had come out despite isn’t drawing the numbers of visi- “There are some big underlying The cost is $20; the social hour West End names: Zachary Frank, the disagreeable weather a treat tors he apparently thinks is issues hidden here, but for the begins at 1 p.m., followed by lunch Sam Jones, Brielle Welch, Maria by performing a Bach Partita and needed. present, suffice it to say that judg- and a short meeting. You can RSVP Simpkins, Ben Ribler, and Andrew a Schubert quartet. They will return with more free musical offerings on Oct. 23 and The T.C. Williams Class of 2009 & the members of the 30 and Nov. 13 and 20. FAREWELL TO PAT All Night Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Party Committee say a belated but heartfelt “I really do hate winter,” said Pat Butler, who is leaving Alexandria to settle in San Antonio, Texas. Lots of Alexandrians showed up Thanks at Lone Star Steakhouse to say goodbye to the historian at a party to the following businesses & individuals for making the event a huge success. organized by Anna Leider and Lois Walker, two very experienced It wouldn’t have been possible without your contributions. party givers. That outstanding Alexandria Alexandria Gazette Packet • Alexandria Pastry • Ben & Jerry’s • Buzz Bakery • Capital Bagel Bakery family, Judge Daniel Fairfax The Dairy Godmother • Del Ray School of Music • Don Beyer Volvo, Subaru & Kia of Alexandria • Firehook • Giant O’Flaherty, wife Resa and daugh- Food • Great Harvest • Krispy Kreme • Noodles & Company • Panera Bread • Papa John’s • Party City • Popeyes ter Lucelle, sat down with Judy • Wm D. Euille & Associates Inc. • Alexandria City Services • Alfred Street Baptist Church • Alexandria Bar Assn. Lowe and daughter Melanie Lowe • Alexandria NAACP • Alexandria Hyundai • Alexandria Volkswagen • Alexandrians for Sensible Growth • Beverley Salzgeber, Margie and Allen Lomax, and Pam and Kerry St. Hills United Methodist church • Bricefield, Hartnett & Kahn P.C. • Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. • Cabi • Charles Clair. Barrett PTA • Coldwell Banker • Coldwell Banker Presidential Brokerage • Cora Kelly PTA • Del Ray Citizens BUTLER REGRETS Association • Departmental Progressive Club, Inc. • Kerry Donley • Driscoll & Seltzer PLC • Ebenezer Baptist “I shall miss many people in Al- Church • Frank Fannon VI • Thomas J. Fannon • First Church of Christ, Scientist • Friends of David Englin • Gage exandria — the Democratic com- mittee and my work for historic Construction • George Mason Elementary PTA • Grace Episcopal Church • GW Middle School PTA • Hammond preservation,” said Pat, “but I Middle School PTA • Hart, Calley, Gibbs & Karp, P.C. • Harried Hairshirt Harriers • Helen Morris for School Board, won’t miss putting up signs for Committee to Elect • Jack Taylor Toyota-Scion • John Adams Elementary PTA • Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, VA • candidates.” Landmark Honda • Land Rover of Alexandria • Lindsay Management Company LLC • Lyles-Crouch Traditional Marian Van Landingham, Vice Academy PTA • Lynhaven Citizens Association • Maury Elementary PTA • McEnearney Realtors Associates • Mayor Del Pepper and husband FJ, Amoret Bunn, Carol Bringham Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria • Mercer Trigiani LLP • Monroe’s, An American Trattoria • Mt. Vernon Community (Lois Walker’s sister), Mary Dixon, School PTA • Neifeld IP Law PC • Scott Newsham • North Ridge Citizens Assn. • Old Dominion Boat Club • The Ross Davis, Russ Wiley, Bob Batt, Optimist Club of Alexandria Foundation Inc. • OTV, Inc. • Parkfairfax Condominium UOA • Arthur Peabody • Del Fay Slotnick, Dottie and John Pepper • Potomac Management Company • Alexandria PTA Council • R&B Hearing & Air Conditioning • Redmon, Eisenhour also came. “Pat is one of the biggest historic Peyton & Braswell, LLP • Renner & Co. • Reunions • RT’s Restaurant • The Salvation Army • St. Mary’s Catholic experts; he leaves a tremendous Church • Morton Sherman • Simpson Development • Stohlman Automotive Parts, Inc. • Tartan Properties hole that I’m afraid is too large to Commercial • TC Williams PTSA • The Wharf • Sen. Patsy Ticer • Warwick Village Citizens Association fill,” opined Paul Hertel, president • West End Business Association • William Ramsey PTA • Justin Wilson of Old Town Civic Association. — Lois Kelso Hunt

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From Page 10 tember as a response to a request in July pay the cost.” that eliminating the city’s contribution to by City Manager Jim Hartmann to identify A number of speakers expressed their dis- this program would create more problems port a very graduated increase in the city about $1 million potential reductions — may at the possible elimination of a pro- in the long run that will cost taxpayers more income tax.” about 6 percent of its budget. The list of gram known as the “Untouchables,” an af- money to solve in the future. possible cuts included eliminating eight ter-school club founded in 1988 to combat “If you cut back on prevention, you’ll have CONCERNS ABOUT CUTS to human ser- therapists and increasing fees for services. drugs and promote self-esteem among at- more kids going to jail and you’ll have the vices dominated the discussion on Satur- “We cannot do more with less,” said Mary risk boys. The list of proposed cuts prepared HIV rate going up,” said Lawson Smith, a day. Ten speakers spoke out against poten- Anne Weber, chairwoman of the Commu- as a result of Hartmann’s request included former participant in the Untouchables pro- tial cuts to the Community Services Board, nity Services Board. “We will do less with eliminating the city’s $533,000 contribution gram. “And you’ll end up spending more a list of possible cutbacks prepared in Sep- less, and it is the city’s residents who will to the program. Several speakers warned money in the long run.” PANSIES ¢ SALE REG. $1.99 97 Pumpkins, Corn Stalks & Halloween 25% OFF BONSAI 25% OFF ORCHIDS CACTI ALL Trees, Perennials, SUPER SPECIALS (Selected) Shrubs, Statues, 50% OFF Fountains, Benches, Magnolias, Butterfly Birdbaths Bushes, Japanese Maples, Crape Myrtles, SHREDDED Hollies, Birch, Laurels HARDWOOD MULCH Indoor Plastic Pots 3 CU. FT. Bag $2 99 75% OFF Bulk Mulch Halloween Decoration $ 99 19 Reg $2999 cu yd Reg 5.99 - 12.99 99¢ Used Railroad Tie#1 17.99 ANNUALS & Flowering 75% OFF PATIO TROPICALS Off-Season Pricing Best Prices of the Century ALL POTTERY 60–75% OFF You don’t have go to Williamsburg FREE for pottery, it’s all at Landscape & Cravens in Northern Virginia Hardscape Estimates PATIOS, WALLS, WALKWAYS, PAVER DRIVEWAYS & SO MUCH SINCE 1973 MORE

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Steven Mauren urn to pages 28-31 in this week’s Virtually any Virginia voter can vote ahead Editor, 703-778-9415 As a means of making the Washington-met- [email protected] Gazette Packet to see the League of time in person or by mail if for any reason ropolitan area’s roadways a little less fright- of Women Voters guide to the up you expect to be away from home, including Michael Lee Pope T ening this Halloween, the local organization commuting to your job, on election day. You Reporter, 703-778-9437 coming elections. Here you’ll find will sponsor free cab rides to would-be drunk [email protected] information on all the candidates who will can mail in an application for an absentee bal- drivers throughout Northern Virginia and Sub- Steve Hibbard appear on your ballot, including Governor, Lt. lot by downloading it at www.sbe.virginia.gov/ urban Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 31. Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 cms/Forms_Publications/Index.html. A ballot [email protected] Governor, Attorney General, and Delegates. We encourage Halloween celebrants to plan will be mailed to you for you to fill out and The guide is produced independently by the ahead, party near public transportation, bring Jon Roetman mail back. Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 League of Women Voters and printed in the a designated driver, or make other arrangements Or you can vote early in person at the local [email protected] Gazette Packet as a public service. to stay off the roads after drinking. But if all of elections office and some satellite locations. To read coverage of the Connection News- that fails, you can call for a free cab ride home. ADVERTISING: papers ongoing political coverage, go to Call the registrar or check the Web site for To place an advertisement, call the ad Offered by the nonprofit Washington Re- department between 9 a.m. and www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click on gional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the Hallow- hours: 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Office of Voter Registration and Elections “latest” in the red bar and click on “Politics.” een SoberRide program will be in operation Display ads 703-778-9410 Or go to www.connectionnewspapers.com/ beginning Halloween at 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 132 North Royal Street Classified ads 703-778-9411 allbysection.asp?cat=109. 31, and operate until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 Alexandria, VA 22314 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Do your part for public service by turning to keep impaired drivers off the road during Phone: 703-746-4050 Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 out to vote on Nov. 3. To find your polling place this traditionally high-risk holiday period. alexandriava.gov/Elections [email protected] and find information on what exactly will be During this eight-hour period, area residents ❖ In-person absentee voting in the North Jane Hughes on your ballot, see www.sbe.virginia.gov and ages 21 and older and celebrating with alco- Royal Street office: Sept.18 through Saturday, Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 click on “voter information.” hol may call the toll-free SoberRide phone Oct. 31. [email protected] ❖ number 1–800–200–TAXI for a no-cost (up to Regular hours for in-person absentee vot- Ginger Krup a $50 fare), safe way home. ing: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 [email protected] Really Scary Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has ❖ Extended hours for in-person absentee provided 44,120 free cab rides home to would- voting, weekdays until 7:30 p.m. on the fol- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 With Halloween falling on a Saturday night be impaired drivers on specific holidays in the lowing days: Monday, Oct. 26; Tuesday, Oct. [email protected] this year, and Halloween being the sort of holi- Greater Washington area. See 27; Wednesday, Oct. 28 ❖ Barbara Parkinson day that young adults and others can embrace www.soberride.com. Saturdays, Oct. 24, 31, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Publisher Return recently review various letters, at George Washington Middle be a native Alexandrian who at- Jerry Vernon articles and communications re- School and Francis C. Hammond tended public schools and am a Editor & Publisher To Basics garding [Superintendent of Middle School. graduate of George Washington Mary Kimm Schools] Morton Sherman’s plan First, I want to make it very clear High School. While attending Editor in Chief To the Editor: to establish campus type schools that I consider myself fortunate to George Washington High School, Steven Mauren I have had the opportunity to Photography: I had the distinct honor and privi- Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer lege to serve as class president for Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, all four years, represented the John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, school at the American Legion John Smith Production Manager: Boys and Girls State, and proudly Jean Card wore the blue and gold on the ath- Editor Emeritus: letic field. Mary Anne Weber Since prior communications that CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 I have been privy to have more Circulation Manager: than adequately set forth the his- Ann Oliver tory of Francis C. Hammond CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Middle School and George Wash- L.L.C. ington Middle School I will not Peter Labovitz address same. However, at this President/CEO point I want to interject that the Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer generic response from Supt. 703-778-9433 Sherman to those who contacted [email protected] him thus far lacked any substance. Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President After serving more than 35 years [email protected] in local and federal law enforce- Wesley DeBrosse ment, I feel well qualified to rec- Controller ognize when someone is less than Debbie Funk forthright in their responses. If National Sales, 703-778-9444 Supt. Sherman wants to help the [email protected] students in the Alexandria School A Connection Newspaper System succeed in life, I suggest The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. that he dispense with his cosmetic Any owners or occupants of premises that do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher Snapshot changes and return to the days of by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to [email protected], and the Oct. 19, 3:58 p.m., Christ Church. distributor will be notified to discontinue service. See Letters, Page 18 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Closing the Gaps By Dr. Morton Sherman ond assump- Superintendent of Schools tion is that teachers are n Alexandria City Public willing and I Schools, our moral and edu- able to learn cational imperative is to as- from one an- sure that each and every student other not achieves at high levels. By only within strengthening our partnerships schools, but with parents, community mem- across bers and organizations who share schools as Morton our passion, we are able to hold well … The Sherman honest, courageous conversations legs of the about tough issues. One of these “tripod” in the Tripod Project are ongoing con- content, pedagogy and relation- versations re- ships: teachers need to understand Commentary volves around what they are teaching (content achievement knowledge); they need multiple gaps that exist effective ways of communicating in ACPS. the material to students (peda- This week, we invited Dr. Ron gogy); and they need to relate to Ferguson, director of the Achieve- students (relationships) in ways ment Gap Initiative at Harvard that motivate and enable them.” University, to speak to our stu- In addition to talking about his dents, teachers, administrators, research and the Tripod Project, School Board members, parents Dr. Ferguson spoke to and community members. Dr. Alexandrians about: Ferguson’s research and writing ❖ Holding the superintendent for the past decade have focused accountable for increasing student on the factors that create racial achievement and implementing disparities in academic perfor- the strategic plan mance. He has analyzed various ❖ The “seven strategic proposi- school policies and practices, and tions” for effective change the importance of lifestyles and ❖ The features of highly effec- the interaction between children tive school districts (the measur- and their parents and peers. More able and observable signals) information about his book, “To- ❖ Accountable community lead- ward Excellence with Equity: an ership that combines passion with Emerging Vision for Closing the competence, including what com- Achievement Gap,” can be found munity leaders are doing in other at www.hepg.org/hep/Book/77. cities. Dr. Ferguson is also the founder Soon, we will have videos of his and leader of The Tripod Project, presentations posted on the ACPS which was inspired by findings Web site. from a survey of middle and high We agree with Dr. Ferguson that school students in school districts closing achievement gaps is more of the Minority Student Achieve- urgent today than ever before — ment Network (MSAN). ACPS has and that dramatic success is pos- recently become a member of this sible. This is the Civil Rights issue network. As stated on the Tripod of this generation. We have the Project Web site, talent and the resources. Now, we www.tripodproject.org, “The Tri- must have the will to improve and pod Project is grounded on the change our culture and practices. assumption that much of the ACPS has made some progress knowledge necessary for improv- over the years in raising achieve- ing student outcomes is already ment for many students, but we present in most schools. What are cannot rest until all students are lacking, however, are routine achieving at high levels. I strongly mechanisms for documenting stu- believe that all students can learn, dent experience and instructional and that each and every child can practices in classrooms [using sur- achieve at high levels; however, in veys and data] and well-structured order to accomplish this, we all ways of sharing ideas and search- must share this belief, and we all ing together as a school commu- must be part of the conversation. nity for ways of improving. A sec- We have work to do. Write The Gazette Packet welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: Letters to the Editor, The Gazette Packet, 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314. 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WILLIAMSBURG INSPIRED COLONIAL 6407 Eleventh Street Alexandria, Va 22307 This stunning home is sited on a very private 1⁄2 acre wooded lot just minutes from Old Town and two blocks from the Potomac river. The 5000-square foot, traditional center-hall floor plan includes four bed- rooms; four and one half baths; formal living and dining rooms; a pro- fessional kitchen, including a six-burner Viking cooktop, Viking refrig- erator, Bosch dishwasher, and center island; breakfast room and adja- cent family room; three fireplaces; a luxurious master suite; gorgeous mouldings; and a fully finished basement. The exterior features Hardiplank and is complimented by handmade brick, copper gutters, a new slate roof, three stately Williamsburg chimneys, a large two-car Photo by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet garage, lovely patios, and a large deck for outdoor entertaining. Directions: South on G.W. Parkway, Right on Belle Haven Road, Left on Potomac Working Together Avenue, Left on Old Towne Road, Right on Eleventh Street to 6407. Owner/Agent. Girl Scout Troop 8 joins second vice president Cheron Burns and members of the [email protected] Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the ALL chapter’s annual Adopt-a-Block Cleanup Program last month at North Henry Street C Don Lawrence and Wythe Street. Top 5% Of All Real Estate Agents Nationwide NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club Letters to the Editor Long & Foster 703-655-7444 From Page 16 Mr. Wood apparently can’t read as an umbrella in a hurricane. That yesteryear when discipline was a the candidates’ platforms or was our governor’s half-hearted key factor, teachers were re- doesn’t want to. The Republican attempt at addressing the roads spected, and parents were more candidate has clearly spelled out situation, which he thereafter involved in their children’s educa- how he intends to pay for trans- walked away from. So much for tion. portation needs in northern Vir- that innovative new idea. I take my hat off to Kassy ginia, some points of which are Whether it’s the same group or Benson, founder of the Francis C. very innovative; for example, sell- not, I would offer this to the NVTA: Hammond High School Alumni ing the state’s liquor stores. Since Tax revenues that arrive in Rich- Association and all of the George when does the Commonwealth mond every payday are “new.” Washington High School Alumni need to be directly involved with Said revenues arrive there every Association who have seen fit to the selling of alcoholic beverages week or two; that’s about as reli- voice their opposition to the anyway? Some points aren’t so able and predictable as you could planned changes associated with new, such as accepting the fact that possibly ask for. Dedicated taxes? the campus concept that seem- providing decent roads is a core Every hard-earned tax dollar paid ingly necessitated the change of function of government, a fact to Richmond is dedicated. Dedi- the schools’ names. avoided by our current governor, cated to performing the core func- Come Taste the Difference John C. Cox, GWHS 1955 and allocating general funds ap- tions of government, one of which Bradlee Shopping Center Fairfax Station propriately. But then an idea is providing good, reliable roads. needn’t be new and innovative to We used “old” taxes for years to 3690J King Street work. build roads and I’m certain those Alexandria, VA 22302 Current Taxes And then the reporter adds this same old taxes will work just fine 703.820.8600 piece of hogwash: when it comes to paying for new Are Sufficient “No-tax pledges on transporta- roads or repairs to the old ones. www.unwinedva.com To the Editor: tion funding by candidates for These are just a few “not-new” Open 7 Days a Week Your reporter has managed to public office are contrary to the ideas that the “alliance” might Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. produce an extremely biased, one- best interests of the citizens of the want to get through its collective Sunday 12-5 p.m. sided view of the gubernatorial commonwealth and future pros- skull. election, such as only he can. Case perity,” members of the alliance As for pledges, I can solidly in point, as quoted from his most concluded in a July resolution. pledge that people who pledge to recent story headlined “Transpor- “Fiscal and political realities dic- raise my taxes will not get my vote. Our 2nd Alexandria Location tation Divides Candidates”: tate that the commonwealth’s Steven M. McLain, P.E. NOW OPEN! “This has become is one of the transportation needs cannot be Alexandria central questions in this election,” met without new, reliable rev- said Isaac Wood, assistant direc- enues in the form of dedicated Belleview tor of communications for the taxes and/or fees.” Alarming Belleview Shopping Center University of Virginia’s Center for Is the Northern Virginia Trans- Politics. “Are voters going to vote Stances 1600A Belleview Blvd portation Alliance the same group for candidates that support rais- that our current governor created To the Editor: Alexandria, VA 22307 ing taxes to fund improvements or to raise these new, dedicated, reli- When I learned about Bob 571-384-6880 are they going to vote for candi- able funds, but failed to provide McDonnell’s thesis, I knew that his dates who are vague about how with statutory revenue-raising anti-woman record didn’t fall too they’ll pay for it?” power? That worked about as well See Letters, Page 32 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales August 2009 $1,925,000 ~ $437,000

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From Page 3 contact her at 703-568-4425 or visit the Web site www.thealexandriaballet.com. exandria Ballet since she was 5 years old, has danced “One year when the sugar plum fairy came on stage the role of Clara in The Nutcracker for the past two with her wand,” she recalled, “a little girl in the au- years, and was supposed to do it again this year. dience yelled out, ‘That’s me!’ The adults at the per- Save $100 on your enrollment or get a Free week! www.snapfitness.com • Offer expires 10/31/09 “I think dancing is cool,” said Boissonnault. “You formance and all of us back stage gave a simulta- text SNAP to 99702 can express yourself without words and it’s a nice neous, ‘Awwww.’” Alexandria–Old Town • 703-299-9499 break from reality. It’s fun to get in front of an audi- That’s the kind of reaction that’s brings the danc- 1315 King Street between Payne and West Street ence and just let go.” ers and the audiences back year after year. An accomplished dancer for her young age, If there’s an angel out there trying to earn its wings Boissonnault has studied during summers with The this season, Miss Virginia and her dancers are stand- Washington School for Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet ing by. in New York, but says she likes “Miss Vir- ginia” best. “She’s not like other dance teachers,” Boissonnault said. “Most schools I’ve been to are concerned with developing tech- nique. Miss Virginia lets you put yourself into it, to add your own touch. It’s more you. “Here it’s like family — The Alexandria Ballet family. It’s special because when you come here you’re always going to fit in somehow.” As the sole proprietor of The Alexandria Ballet, Britton wears many hats, but pre- fers the more artistic and creative roles of her company. She crafted and decorated all the costumes for The Nutcracker, de- signed the set and choreographed the one- hour shortened version. Her program maintains the artistic integrity of the bal- let while keeping up the interest of young audiences. She includes a narrator who en- gages children in the audience at the start of the performance by having them prac- tice boos for the mouse king and yeas for the prince. Her Nutcracker finishes with the Russian Dance as the finale — a rous- ing, happy ending to a first exposure for many to classical ballet. Get a FREE IF A NEW ANGEL doesn’t find its way to personal training session The Alexandria Ballet in time for this year’s (an $85 Value) performance of The Nutcracker, Britton has a plan to revive the ballet for the 2010 holi- Alexandria day season. She is incorporating, filing for 300 N. Washington St., Suite 106 877-345-FTFT 501C3 non-profit status and creating “The www.ftalexandria.com Friends of The Alexandria Ballet.” Ballet TC Williams High School student Elizabeth Ander- [email protected] lovers and others who wish to help can son receives a few pointers on the next step.

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The second annual Taste for Giving is Friday October 23rd from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Torpedo Factory. Alexandria Commission for the Arts will give the Alex Awards. There will be 15 of Alexandria’s best (and most community minded) restaurants giving a taste of their wares, Prince Michel Winery, and Guiffre Distributors and Misha’s Coffee House supply the liquid refreshments. It will feature silent and live auctions as well. A guaranteed good time with the proceeds given to hard pressed local charities. Tickets are $75 per person. Order online at www.alexandriarotary.org or by calling 703-535-1200. Restaurants include: Jackson 20, Tempo, Finn and Porter, Cafe Pizzaiolo, Union Street, Hard Times, Bittersweet, Del Mere, Pork Barrel BBQ, Geranio Ristorante, Annie Toro runs through Jamieson Grill, Overwood and Columbia Firehouse. the finish line at Race For Friday, October 23, 2009 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dad 10K. Torpedo Factory Art Center • 105 North Union Street • Old Town Alexandria Tickets are limited and available Race for Dad online at www.alexandriarotary.org Photos by or by contacting 703.535.1200 LaShawn Avery/ Many participated in the activities during the Race For Gazette Packet Dad 10K on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, on Swamp Fox Road. The fund-raising run benefits research for pros- Special thanks to tate cancer.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 23 Unconventional Casting Works for ‘Inherit the Wind’ Aldersgate’s “Monkey Trial” play solidly presented.

By Brad Hathaway The Gazette

irector Roland Branford Gomez Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Dtook an unconventional approach to casting the role based on the famous critic H. L. Menkin in the play, “In- herit the Wind,” and it paid off handsomely. A Concert for As a result, the play has three starring per- formances instead of the traditional two. Climate Action The two traditional starring roles, the ones played by Spencer Tracy and Frederick The EcoVoce Ensemble, March in the 1960 movie version that is still Alexandria’s innovative trio of so- watched today, are here played by Mark Lee prano, flute, and piano whose spe- Adams with his traditional fine feel for a cialty is music about nature, will sharp line and Lanny Slusher with a well- present a benefit concert for defined progression in his characterization Douglas Olmsted/The Gazette 350.org’s International Day of Cli- from confidence to overconfidence and fi- (From left to right): Mark Lee Adams, Anna Penniman, Richard Isaacs mate Action on Saturday, Oct. 24 at nally to emotionally crushing defeat. Sur- and Rebecca Lenehan. 3:50 p.m. at the Old Presbyterian prisingly, Adams fails to find the same pro- Meeting House, 321 S. Fairfax Street, gression within his role which reduces his choice. performance to a string of well-delivered Alexandria. Lenehan earned a Washington Area The- one-liners. This concert is one of several thou- atre Community Honors (WATCH) award Where and When It is the normally secondary role of sand climate action events occurring for the role of a middle-aged schoolteacher The Aldersgate Church Community Menkin-ish critic that is the real surprise of around the world in over 150 coun- afraid of permanent spinsterhood in the Theatre’s production of “Inherit the Wind” the evening, however. Gomez gives this role, plays through Oct. 31 at the Aldersgate tries on Oct. 24 to draw attention to Little Theatre of Alexandria’s “Picnic” last which has been a fine piece for the likes of United Methodist Church, 1301 the urgency for finding global coop- year. Here she delivers the acerbic barbs of Collingwood Road, in Fort Hunt, Mount Tony Randall, Gene Kelly and Tony Award- eration and solutions to our climate the role with a nice level of understatement, Vernon. Performances are Friday – Satur- winner Dennis O’Hare to a woman and the day at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call concerns. EcoVoce’s concert is the quite a contrast to the over emoting evi- performance by Rebecca Lenehan in that 703-660-2611 or log on to only action event taking place in Al- dent the last time she worked on this stage traditionally male role amply justifies his www.acctonline.org. exandria that day. See "Inherit", Page 27 The significance of the number 350 relates to the amount of carbon di- oxide in our atmosphere — 350 parts per million that scientists say is the Black & Red ‘Dracula’ Returns safe upper limit for life to flourish on earth. The world is currently at emigrated to the United States from 388 parts per million. The Interna- Synetic’s Show their native Republic of Georgia. It had tional Day of Climate Action is in- Back at Spectrum a script that was more a synopsis of tended to raise awareness about cli- scenes by Jonathan Leveck, and Paata mate change and the need for urgent By Brad Hathaway Tsikurishvili not only directed, he por- action, encouraging people to stand The Gazette trayed the title character. together by supporting activities that The new production is again directed by Tsikurishvili but Count Dracula is ensure a safe climate future for all. aata Tsikurishvili’s Synetic The- now performed by company regular EcoVoce’s concert event will help ater scored a direct hit four years P Dan Istrate who seems at times to float achieve that awareness through its ago when it staged a thrillingly about the stage in the less violent scenes creative programming of original dramatic one-act encapsulation of the and then bursts into combat with acro- music by American composers who tale of the blood-sucking Transylvanian batic energy. have been inspired by nature. The count of legend, “Dracula,” first at The Visual effects still abound with the program will include the premiere of Kennedy Center in Washington and then opening sequence of combat featuring “Icebergs” and “Polar Sun,” two at the Rosslyn Spectrum. Graeme B. Shaw/The Gazette bodies flung right and left and subse- songs composed by Dr. Jane Now, they try to recreate that magic Natalie Berk as Mina and Dan Istrate as quent scenes either dripping with red Tavernier for this occasion. with a revised version of the piece and, Dracula. ribbons of “blood” or sparkling with a while lightning doesn’t strike a second The program features soprano bright white dress against a stark black time with as much force and shock as in Denise Freeland, flutist Susan Hayes, name sounded a bit like “Dracula” which background. guest violist Stephanie Knutsen, and 2005, there’s still enough punch left in the Irish novelist Bram Stoker used for his See "Dracula", Page 26 pianist Narciso Solero. Andrew old war horse to impress — especially when gothic novel about a vampire which has Wingfield, author and associate pro- the skills of the entire company are turned become the basis of everything from hor- fessor at George Mason University, to the more violent and physical aspects of ror movies to Broadway musicals. Where and When will provide climate commentary. the tale. Synetic’s take on the tale began as a one- The Synetic Theater production of “Dracula” This concert is made possible, in Some elements of the tale date back over act, 15-scene presentation that relied plays through Nov. 15 at the Rosslyn Spectrum, 500 years to the time of the Romanian 1611 N. Kent Street in Arlington. Performances part, by the Alexandria Commission heavily on the physical movement-based prince with a habit of impaling victims on are Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday for the Arts. style of theater that Paata Tsikurishvili and at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 - $45. Call 800 – 494 poles in the public square, earning him the his wife Irina brought with them when they - 8497 or log on to www.synetictheater.org. name Vlad the Impaler. In Romanian, his

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E-mail announcements to the Gazette, at Eisenhower Avenue, 206 [email protected]. Pho- Swamp Fox Road, AMC Theater tos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline Parking Lot, off Eisenhower is Thursday at noon for the following week’s Avenue. Sponsored by the paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 INOVA Foundation, Office on with questions. Women. Register online at www.alexcancerwalk.com. Call 703-838-5030 or email NOW THROUGH OCT. 31 [email protected] 16th Annual Pumpkin Sale. 10 a.m. to AX-1021-112 Re-enactment of John 8 p.m. At Immanuel Church-on-the- 25x25 PICAS Carlyle’s Funeral. 7-9 p.m. At Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria the John Carlye House, 121 N. (Corner of Seminary Road and Quaker Fairfax St. to the Presbyterian Lane). All proceeds go directly to Church, 321 S. Fairfax St. charity (ALIVE, Carpenter’s Shelter, Sponsor: Alexandria’s Footsteps Network Preschool, New Mexico to the Past. Call Jim Bartlinski at Navajo Indians and many more). 703-549-2997. Contact Susan D. Dawson at 703-931- Lynn Hollyfield and Grace Griffith Paws for the Park. 11 a.m. to 4349 or [email protected]. 1:30 p.m. Dogs, kids and the folks who love them are invited to gather for DOGA, Pumpkin THURSDAY/OCT. 22 THURSDAY/OCT. 22 Painting, a Blessing of the Fall Marketplace. 9 a.m. to noon. Lynn Hollyfield and Grace Griffith. 7-9 Animals, K-9 Games, Musical Sit, Shop, chat, coffee, bake sale. p.m. Free. Contemporary folk music that a fur-filled Costume Parade for Sponsored by Plymouth Haven MOPS. touches and lifts the human spirit. Part of the two and four legged contestants At Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, Thursday Nite Local Spotlight series. At the and more! At Montgomery Park, corner of Fort Hunt Road and Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union 901 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Plymouth Road. Questions? Street, Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565, Sponsored by Old Town North [email protected] or www.torpedofactory.org. Community Partnership. Call JJ Hogan, marketplace coordinator @ Elizabeth Frommer at 703-836- [email protected]. Jairrels at 703-521-7010 or 8066 or email Big Lebowski Bash. 9 p.m. $12 [email protected]. [email protected]. donation. Costume party and screening Opera Night. 7:30 p.m. Classic opera Rummage Sale. 8-12 a.m. Tauxemont of the Coen Brothers’ movie, “The Big and Broadway selections performed by Cooperative Preschool, 7719 Fort Hunt Lebowski,” benefitting Community members of the Washington National Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308. Toys, Family Life Services. At the Old Town Opera Company. At Bishop O’Connell clothes, bikes, electronics, household Theater, 815 King Street, Alexandria. High School. $20/adults, $10/students items, more. All proceeds benefit the Call 703-684-6000. and seniors. Visit school. http://www.tauxemont.org/ www.bishopoconnell.org/operanight School Street Ramblers. 7 p.m. An or call 703-237-1462. evening of evening of bluegrass, folk, FRIDAY/OCT. 23 Carmina Burana. 7 p.m. Presented by praise and rock. Free dinner at 6 p.m. Music for Tuba. 8 p.m. Presented by the Choralis with orchestra and soloists. At Bring canned goods to be donated to U.S. Air Force Band Chamber Players Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, local shelter. At Calvary Presbyterian Series. At George Washington Masonic Alexandria campus of Northern Church. At Calvary Presbyterian National Memorial, 101 Callahan Virginia Community College. Tickets Church (downstairs hall), 6120 N. Drive, Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 $40, $25, $5/students. Go to Kings Hwy., Alex. Call 703-768-8510 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. www.choralis.org or 703-237-2499. or go to www.calvarypres.org. Swing for Pink, a Breast Cancer Heritage Trail Civil War Bike Ride. Goodhart Group Pumpkin Patch. 11 Fund-raiser. 6:30 p.m. $25/ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Explore a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick a pumpkin, sip on registration. Activities include round Alexandria’s Civil War history with cider, nibble on treats. At 4105 N. robin tennis, play the pro, tennis Alexandria Archaeology! Meet at the Garland Street, Alexandria. Call 703- games and prizes. There will be special Bike and Roll Alexandria shop for a 549-9292 or email fitness classes which include Spinning, 14.5-mile guided bike tour of [email protected]. Zumba, Kettlebells, & Court Soccer. All Alexandria’s Defenses of Washington. A Show of Hands — Locally Made proceeds will benefit breast cancer Reservations required. At Bike and Roll Craft and Artwork. 10 a.m. to 6 prevention, education, screening, and Shop, One Wales Alley. Call 703-838- p.m. Artwork by Zdzislaw (Charles) treatment. At Mount Vernon Athletic 4399 or e-mail Szczepanski. Mr. Szczepanski, who Club, 7950 Audubon Ave., Alexandria. [email protected]. passed away in June 2009 at the age of Visit www.mtvac.net or call 703-360- Country Market Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 91, had participated in many juried 7300. Huge rides, BBQ from Del Merei Grille, and one-man shows in the Washington Taste for Giving. 7-10 p.m. $75 tickets. live band music, loads of games and area over the last 20 years. Before his Fourteen of Alexandria’s best and most arts and crafts. At the Alexandria retirement, he worked as an architect community-minded restaurants will be Country Day School, 2400 Russell and urban planner in Europe, Canada, giving a taste of their dishes, including Road, Alexandria. Call 703-548-4804 and most recently, the Washington Jackson 20, Tempo, Finn & Porter, or visit www.acdsnet.org. area. At 2301 Mt Vernon Avenue, Cafe Pizzaiolo, Union Street Pub, Hard Artists Exhibit and Sale. Noon to 5 Alexandria. Call 703-683-2905 or visit Times, Bittersweet, Del Ray’s Del Merie p.m. Kingstowne Area Artists www.ashowofhands.biz. Grill and Pork Barrel BBQ, Geranio Association will exhibit and sell its work — acrylics, oils, watercolor, Ristorante, The Jamieson Grill, SUNDAY/OCT. 25 Overwood and Columbia Firehouse. mixed media, pastels, photography, Prince Michel Winery, Guiffre pen and ink, digital media — at the The Capitol Steps — Live. 4 p.m. At Distributors and Misha’s Coffee House Snyder Center, 6450 South Van Dorn West Potomac High School Springbank will supply the liquid refreshments. Street, Kingstowne. Free. Go to Auditorium. Hosted by the West Silent and live auctions will also be www.kingstowne.org or contact Ginny Potomac Crew Team. Tickets are $25/ held, with a catered Pig Roast as the Sywyj at [email protected] or advance, $30/door. Purchase tickets highlight. At the Torpedo Factory in Nancy Hannans at [email protected]. online at www.wpcrew.org or by Old Town. Order online at Christmas Bazaar. Good Shepherd calling 703-768-0165. www.alexandriarotary.org or by Catholic Church’s Christmas Bazaar 13th Annual Delray Halloween calling 703-535-1200. will be held on Saturday, Oct 24. If you Parade. 4 p.m. At the Mt. Vernon Ball or anyone you know is interested in Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., participating, contact Sharon Gurke at Alexandria. Sponsored by the Delray SATURDAY/OCT. 24 [email protected] or call 703-780- Business Association. Call Gayle Reuter Concert with a Cause. 3:50 p.m. The 5673 for an application/contract. at 703-684-3535 or email EcoVoce Ensemble will perform a Apply online at http:// [email protected]. concert program to benefit 350.org’s www.CraftLister.com/ World Wine Tasting Tour. 6-8 p.m. International Day of Climate Action GoodShepherdChurchChristmasBazaar. To benefit Seniors Services of with music about nature featuring GSCC is located at 8710 Mount Vernon Alexandria. At The Anthenaem, 201 soprano Denise Freeland, flutist Susan Highway Alexandria. Prince Street in Old Town. Go to Hayes, pianist Narciso Solero, and Candlelight Ghost Tours. 8-10 p.m. www.seniorservicesalex.org or call violist Stephanie Knutsen. Old Visitors will view the museum by 703-836-4414, ext. 10 Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 S. candlelight while hearing the ghost Beethoven with the ASO and APAA. Fairfax Street, Alexandria. Call 703- stories and creepy history of the Lee- 4 p.m. Free. Featuring a chamber 549-6670 or visit www.opmh.org. Fendall House. Admission: $7/adults, music arrangement of his Piano Free admission, but donations $5/children ages 5-12. At the Lee- Concerto No. 4. Pianist Yuliya welcomed. Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronco Gorenman, on faculty at American Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction. St., Alexandria. University and currently engaged in a 8:30-11 a.m. $6/adults, $3/children. Fall Into a Cure. 7 p.m. Cost is $85/ complete Beethoven piano sonata Proceeds benefit Advent’s capital person. Food, drinks and silent cycle, will be soloist along with the campaign to build a new auction. At Belle Haven Country Club, following members of the ASO: administration/education wing. At Alexandria. Sponsored by the DC/ Claudia Chudacoff and Allison Bailey, Advent Lutheran Church, 2222 S. Baltimore Chapter of the UMDF. violin; Greg Ruppert, viola; Sean Arlington Ridge Road. Contact Nancy Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. 8 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Meets See Calendar, Page 26 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 25 Alex/Riverside Est. Under $750,000 Calendar 8352 Orange Court From Page 25

Neidlinger, cello; Bob Kurz, bass. At the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org. U.S. Army Concert Band. 3 p.m. With special guest conductor Colonel Akira Takeda, Commander and Conductor of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Central Band. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, NVCC, Alexandria. WATERFRONT PROPERTY WITH DOCK ON NAVIGABLE WATER 1.5 mile to the Potomac. Lovely 4BR, 2.5BA Colonial conveys as well! Buy it now “AS IS” for <$750,000 or pay higher in the spring after cosmetic work has been done on home. Your TUESAY/OCT. 27 choice! Give Rex a call 703-409-4784. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town, Alex & 35 to NOVA Community Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Pentagon/D.C. P.S. Interest rates are low NOW! Presents Johannes Brahms, a German Requiem. $10 admission. At the Rachel Rex Reiley M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, NVCC, 703-768-7730 Allegiance 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Call 703-845-6097 [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 Eat lunch or dinner to benefit the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee From left: Charlotte Plasger, summer intern from Caen, at Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. France; Vice President Joseph Biden; Natasha Duggal of Royal St, 11:30-2:30 p.m., and 5-9 the Alexandria Office of Communications. p.m. 10 percent of sales, and all proceeds from a silent auction, will help to support exchanges with Caen, WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 France — Alexandria’s Sister City since Eat lunch or dinner to benefit the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee at 1982. Visit www.fontainecaffe.com or Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. Royal St, 11:30-2:30 p.m., and 5-9 p.m. 10 call 703-535-8151. percent of sales, and all proceeds from a silent auction, will help to support Concert Band and Singing exchanges with Caen, France — Alexandria’s Sister City since 1982. Visit Sergeants. 7 p.m. Free. At Bishop www.fontainecaffe.com or call 703-535-8151. Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronco 4 p.m. Features organists Victoria or visit www.usafband.af.mil. St., Alexandria. Shields, Douglas Back, Carol Schaub, WPHS Fall Concert. 7:30 p.m. Free. Music for String Quartet. 8 p.m. Free. Irvin Peterson and Julie Vidrick-Evans. The Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Presented by the U.S. Air Force Band Wear your costume, bring the kids and Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Women’s Chamber Players Series. At the George come hear scary organ music to get in Chorus, Bella Voce and Colonial Washingnton Masonic National the ghouling mood! At Washington Singers will perform a variety of choral Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Street United Methodist Church, 115 S. works by past and present composers. Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or visit Washington St. Old Town Alexandria. Held in the West Potomac High School www.usafband.af.mil. Go to www.wsumc.com. Springbank Auditorium. Halloween Parade and Party. 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Parade, games and treats. OCT. 30-31 Sponsored by the Stoneybrook THURSDAY, OCT. 29 Woodlawn’s Haunted History Community Association. The Fairfax Jim Stephanson and John Previti. 7- Tours. 6-8:40 p.m. $15/person. At County Fire Department will have a 9 p.m. Free. Guitarist Jim Stephanson 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. fire truck there so children can meet and bassist John Previti will treat Intersection of Richmond Highway and the firefighters. Held at the end of Cold visitors to an evening of blues, swing Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Call Spring Lane. Call Sylvia Frazier at 703- and jazz inspired tunes. At the Torpedo 703-780-4000 ext. 26327 to reserve 768-0769 or [email protected] Factory Art Center, part of the your space and for more information. Thursday Nite Local Spotlight series. At Edgar Allen Poe. 8 p.m. Tickets are SUNDAY/NOV. 1 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703- $15. Actor David Keltz returns to The 838-4565 or go to Lyceum’s lecture hall to recreate Edgar “Classic Broadway.” 4 p.m. Tickets are www.torpedofactory.org. Allan Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, $25/adults, $20 seniors, $5/students shortly before he died. He performs and children. Presented by the New “The Black Cat,” “The Cask of Dominion Chorale. In addition to lush FRIDAY/OCT. 30 Amontillado,” or “The Tell-Tale Heart,” arrangements from “Kiss Me Kate,” SPECIALS Tom Goss Performs with Michael along with well-known poems “The “Desert Song,” and “Showboat,” the Yugo. 9 p.m. At Firelies Del Ray, 1501 Raven” and “El Dorado.” At The program includes medleys from Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, “Phantom of the Opera” and the music 3 Course Price Fixe, 703-548-7200. Go to Old Town Alexandria. of Gershwin performed by piano artist includes bottle of Italian Wine. www.tomgossmusic.com. Tom Pandolfi. With Sara Dell’Omo, Candlelight Ghost Tours. 8-10 p.m. mezzo-soprano and Bob McDonald, Monday to Wednesday 5PM till Close Visitors will view the museum by SATURDAY/OCT. 31 baritone. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger candlelight while hearing the ghost Anthology, The Band. 8 p.m. Performs Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus stories and creepy history of the Lee- at The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle of NVCC, 3001 N. Beauregard Street, 50% off Bottle of Wine Fendall House. Admission: $7/adults, Street, Alexandria. Call 703-548-8899. Alexandria. www.newdominion.org. Call 703-442-9404. on Wednesday Dine In Only $5/children ages 5-12. At the Lee- Halloween Monster Organ Concert.

NEW Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Brunch Black & Red ‘Dracula’ Returns 10:30 AM til 3:00 PM From Page 24 spoken word becomes a distrac- clude Alex Mills, giving an open and The script, however, has been tion from that other, more impres- clear performance as the British A family-owned Northern Italian restaurant in Del Ray neighborhood offering revisited and revised and is now sive method of storytelling the clerk who travels to Transylvania on moderately priced dishes in single and famiglia (shared) portion sizes, and listed as “a new play by Nathan company has mastered. assignment from his firm, and Irakli a communal table for group get-togethers, gives solo diners the chance Weinberger” with no mention of The entire company, all 14 of Kavsadze whose bug-eating inmate to make new friends, or enjoy glass of wine and antipasti. Leveck’s 2005 version even though them on the small stage of the in an asylum is an unfortunate dis- Large Wine selection with over 50 offered by the glass. it remains the 15-scene structure. Spectrum, throw themselves into traction from the central story of Buon Appetito As is often the case with Synetic the scenes with flair and passion. blood lust. productions, the show is at its Natalie Berk and Mary Werntz are ❖❖❖ most impressive when the charac- the principal women in the cast Brad Hathaway reviews theater 1905 Mount Vernon Avenue but it is the trio of Stacey Jackson, in Virginia, Washington and Mary- Alexandria, VA 22301 ters are not speaking at all, and the incredibly precise, physically Irina Koval and Catalina Lavalle land as well as Broadway, and ed- 703-548-2542/703-548-2942 impressive choreography of Irina who capture most eyes as its Potomac Stages, a Web site cov- Check our daily specials on-line and Tsikurishvili tells the story in mo- Dracula’s wives due to the blood ering theater in the region sign up for our mailing list. tion rather than in word. red gowns that designer Anastasia (www.PotomacStages.com). He can www.lastrada-ontheave.com This version of “Dracula” has a Ryurikov Simes provides. be reached at bit too much dialogue in it and the In addition to Istrate, the men in- [email protected]. 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ‘Inherit’ From Page 24 OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE under Gomez’ direction in “Hay Fever” two years ago. COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT “Inherit the Wind” is a thinly disguised historical drama of the time in 1926 when three-time Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan faced off as a pros- ecutor against legendary defense lawyer Charles Darrow in a trial of a Tennessee school teacher for violating state law and teaching Old Town’s most authentic country Darwin’s theory of evolution. The names were changed, not so much French restaurant since 1983 to protect the innocent as to free the authors to twist or bend the record for dramatic effect. 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Richard Isaacs is con- www.lerefugealexandria.com vincing as the fearful defendant who is, nonetheless unwilling to sacrifice his principles to avoid punishment for violating what he sees as an indefensible statute, and Anna Penniman is likewise impres- sive as her character overcomes a The sheltered background to take a principled stand. Royal Restaurant One other performance deserves (now smoke free) to be singled out. Fifth-grader OCTOBER CATALOGUE AUCTION James Woods, who impressed in SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st – 10:00 AM two appearances at the Little The- PREVIEW THIS WEEKEND 24TH-26TH “What’s for Dinner?!” atre of Alexandria over the last two You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. years (he was the tantrum-throw- Saturday, Oct. 24 ~ 10-5 Sunday, Oct. 25 ~ 1-4 In addition to our award winning menu, we have added ing sickly boy in “The Secret Gar- Monday-Friday, Oct. 26-30 ~ 10-5 some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. den” and one of the Rogers kids in Evening Preview: “The Will Rogers Follies” under Thursday, Oct. 29 ~ 5:00-7:00 Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. 526 N. Fayette Street Gomez’ direction, handles the role Alexandria, VA 22314 Monday - Kids Night 703-684-4550 VAAR 0704 of the school child who opens the Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. show tormenting his sister with the www.potomackcompany.com concept that mankind is descended Tuesday - Greek Night from either worms or monkeys and, Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Japanese Six-panel Screen, Edo period. Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! later, testifies in the trial. In both, Late 18th C./Early 19th C. Cranes in water. his confident stage presence is of Wednesday - All American Night value to the production. Call to Consign Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham As is often the case with a show 703-684-4550 or email images to directed by Gomez, the emphasis [email protected] Thursday - Italian Night Collection of Wine here is on clarity of storytelling. The 160 bottles including Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari result does bog down a few times Mouton Rothschild 1982 as the cast avoids rushing through Friday - Fish Night the less important material but it Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce does mean that there is little confu- Saturday -Steak and Chop Night sion as the evening proceeds. Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka ❖❖❖ Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Sunday Virginia, Washington and Maryland Brunch served 7am - 2pm as well as Broadway, and edits William Trost Richards (1833-1905) Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. ‘On the Shore’ Oil on Canvas Potomac Stages, a Web site covering Realized: $76,375 Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm theater in the region 730 North Saint Asaph Street (www.PotomacStages.com). He can Alexandria, VA 22314 After Paul Hippolyte Delaroche (French, 19th Century) (703) 548-1616 be reached at Napoleon Bonaparte in his study, Oil on Canvas. [email protected]. Ample Free Parking www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 27 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 29 30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

Elaine Johnson and Cleatus Burk. Gail Krecji and Meredith Brown. Outgoing Supporting Friends co-chairs (sitting) Cleatus Burk and Maureen McGuire-Kuletz. Past and present Supporting Friends met on Thurs- Incoming co-chairs (standing) Carrie Garland A Reunion of day, Oct. 15, for a reunion in Alexandria. The friends and Bridget Weaver. are currently working on the annual Scottish Walk Pa- Photos by rade and weekend activities scheduled for the first Louise Krafft Supporting Friends weekend of December. Gazette

Mary Ann Conant, Katherine Edwards and Sharleen Dunn and Bridget Weaver. Claire Schwab. Judy Williams and Donnie Wintermute. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 31 Letters

From Page 18 that I’m going to defend every dress, below the front left corner far behind thus making him one single law in Virginia. If I deter- read in large bold red letters: “Do of the most dangerous elected of- mine it is not to be constitutional, not tamper official document.” ficials for women’s reproductive I will not defend it.” Virginia surely And the back of the envelope read healthcare. But the Republican does not deserve an attorney gen- Republican Party of Virginia ad- candidate for Attorney General, eral whose personal agenda aims dress from Richmond, Virginia in Ken Cuccinelli, is even worse. He to chip away women’s access to small fine print. I stared for a sec- takes pride in being called “one of healthcare, and who blatantly dis- ond before opening as I read Com- the staunchest … conservatives regards precedent and the law. As monwealth of Virginia Absentee The Old Dominion has to offer.” a woman, as a Virginian, and as a Ballot Application Enclosed in How extreme is he? Just two voter, I’m planning on using my small sized bold print. My thought years ago, Sen. Cuccinelli co-spon- vote on Nov. 3 for Steve Shannon, was: Why didn’t the Democratic sored HB 2797, defining human who supports my rights and cares party think of this? It’s a good life as beginning at the moment about my reproductive health. thing reach out to those who may of fertilization. He’s on record stat- Jennifer Miller not able to stop and pick up the ing that abortion should be illegal Chair, Board of Directors form as well as not be able to vote in cases of rape or incest. He spon- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia in person on the Election Day. sored an amendment to end Alexandria I was not the only one with in Planned Parenthood’s funding for my area to receive the absentee breast and cervical cancer screen- application to vote and I am sure ings for low-income women. He’s Reached many took the time out and mailed the reason we now have a license By Mail it in if not able to vote on Nov. 3 plate funneling money into decep- Election Day. Nevertheless I am tive and medically inaccurate cri- To the Editor: one of those undecided voters for sis pregnancy centers throughout We the voters should not ignore Governor. I was for former Demo- the Commonwealth. The list goes our voice for better leadership on cratic candidate Brian Moran. on and on; Sen. Cuccinelli has Nov. 3. “I wish I had voted and or Wouldn’t it be awesome if all his dedicated his career to undermin- I should have voted” could be your supporters would do a write in at ing women’s reproductive rights. words. So be counted. the polls? Just a thought! But what I find most alarming One question we all have in I don’t know who I’ll vote for in is that Mr. Cuccinelli has been mind is who will be our next Gov- that category but I do not recall caught boasting, on numerous oc- ernor of Virginia as well as other receiving any or much mail from casions, that he “will not defend candidates for election? Candidate Creigh Deeds Cam- what I, in my judgment, deem to Recently I received a brown en- paign for Governor. Everything I be an unconstitutional law ... there velope in mail, before opening it I have received has been from the is no guarantee, right off the bat, read who was the sender: Absen- Republican party. But, as a Demo- tee Processing Center, with no ad- crat supporter it isn’t just another day, it’s a day to vote. Be mindful and vote on Tuesday, Election Day Visit These Houses of Worship Nov. 3. Geri Baldwin Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... Alexandria

MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Answers for CHURCH…703-549-4766 Christ the Saviour Got God? CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST Anglican Church ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 Transportation? “To Love & Serve the Lord with 10 am Sunday Worship Service BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY Sunday School classes (child to adult) UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 To the Editor: Gladness & Singleness of Heart” DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 As someone extensively in- and youth group (7th to 12th grade) FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST Location - Washington Mill ES 9 am to noon Monday through Friday Pre-School CHURCH....703-671-8557 volved in local and regional trans- 9100 Cherrytree Drive ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST portation issues, I have been fol- CHURCH...703-836-7332 Worship Service - 10am Wesley United Methodist Church ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST lowing the Deeds versus Inter-generational Sunday School - after service 8412 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA 22309 CHURCH…..703-751-4666 McDonnell race for governor with Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 (just off Richmond Highway, near Fort Belvoir & Mount Vernon) WASHINGTON FARM UNITED considerable interest. One candi- www.christthesaviouranglican.org 703-780-5019 • www.wesleyva.org METHODEST...703-780-4696 WASHINGTON STREET UNITED date, Bob McDonnell, is making 703-953-2854 METHODIST CHURCH…703-836-4324 transportation his almost solitary CHURCHES- UNITARIAN Good Shepherd MT. VERNON UNITARIAN...703-765-5950 focus, perhaps due to the unpopu- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST larity of his stated views on BUDDHISM CHURCHES- UNITY HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST...703-960-8772 THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 Catholic Church UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 women in the workplace. While I CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass Schedule appreciate his interest in transpor- ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 SYNAGOGUES GOOD SHEPHERD Saturday Evening Weekdays AGUDAS ACHIM tation, I find his strategy for deal- CHURCHES-ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) ing with this issue to be filled with Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-765-4421 SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am problems. OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 According to the document on CHURCHES- APOSTOLIC CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 13) Sign Language Interpreter Sunday at 9:00 am Mass LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 his Web site, “Transportation Plan- 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 SYNAGOGUES- REFORM FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA BETH EL HEBREW Breaking Down the Numbers,” he CHURCHES- BAPTIST CHURCH... 703-549-3911 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 intends to embark on a major BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST round of spending on upgrading DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST ALEXANDRIA...703- ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 NATIVITY LUTHERAN OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519- 549-7973 CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 Virginia’s transportation system. 9100 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD ALEXANDRIA II WARD...703-549-9891 To pay for it, he would allow tolls FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 ORTHODOX COLONIAL II SINGLES WARD...703-313-6249 PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 CHURCHES-LUTHERAN SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 OLD TOWN SPANISH WARD...703-519-9545 on Virginia’s interstate system and SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 CHURCH OF CHRIST EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ALL SAINTS OF AMERICA...703-417-9665 BELLE HAVEN WARD 703-780-4789 MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 sell of the state liquor stores. He ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 KINGSTOWNE WARD...703-313-6140 VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 FRANCONIA WARD...703-313-6147 also wants more federal stimulus CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH...703.768.8510 MT. VERNON WARD...703-780-9577 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN money in the short term. CHURCHES-BRETHREN CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, CHURCH…703-683-3348 Tolls on our interstate system ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 SYNOD…703-549-0155 OLD PRESBYTERIAN To Advertise Your ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 Faith Community CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 See Letters, Page 33 32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices ABC LICENSE A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria approval of some signs in the historic districts. Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered Quick Family Mart Corp. trading as Hanna’s Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 460 Market, 4701 Chambliss St, Alexandria, VA DAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009 beginning at 7:30 Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning Bethesda, Maryland 20814 From Page 32 22312. The above establishment is applying to PM in Council Chambers, second floor of City the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on TEXT AMENDMENT #2009-0006 NOTICE OF SUB. TRUSTEE’S SALE and funding for major transporta- BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine off the Premises license to sell or manufacture following applications: ADULT USES 803 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 tion projects, whether stimulus- alcoholic beverages. Meseret Ketema, Owner related or otherwise, require a CASE BAR2009-0236 A) Planning Commission initiation of a text In execution of the first Deed of Trust in the orig- friendly relationship between the ABC LICENSE Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- amendment; B) Public hearing and inal principal amount of $600,000.00 from Roger’s Deli-Pizza LLC-Roger Smith, trading as tion at 5 Potomac Ct, zoned RM Residential. consideration of an amendment to Section 7- ROOMERS, INC. dated March 3, 2006 recorded Governor, our Senators, and our Roger’s Deli-Pizza, 6631 Wakefield Dr, APPLICANT: Robert Bentley Adams & Assoc. 2400 of the City's Zoning Ordinance to define in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the Alexandria, VA 22307. The above establishment and regulate the location of sexually oriented City of ALEXANDRIA Virginia Instrument No. President. Too many other states is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CASE BAR2009-0237 businesses within the City. 060006692 at page 000542, and the second are competing for approvals and ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Request for approval of addition/alterations at 5 Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of Wine and Beer Off Premises license to sell or Potomac Ct, zoned RM Residential. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning $480,000.00 from ROOMERS, INC. dated funds for anything less to be suc- manufacture alcoholic beverages. Roger Smith, APPLICANT: Robert Bentley Adams & Assoc. March 3, 2006 recorded in the Clerk's Office of Owner TEXT AMENDMENT #2009-0007 the Circuit Court of the City of ALEXANDRIA cessful. Yet Bob McDonnell has CASE BAR2009-0239 Virginia Instrument No. 060006694 at page openly allied himself with the Re- ABC LICENSE Request for approval of signage at 300 N PUBLIC DISCLOSURE 000555, default having occurred in the payment Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as Wash- of the Notes thereby secured and at the request publican Party, whose current CVS/Pharmacy #2343, 5101 Duke St, ington St, zoned CD Commercial. A) Planning Commission initiation of a text of the holder of said Notes the undersigned Alexandria, VA 22304. The above establishment APPLICANT: Prudential Carruthers Realtors amendment; B) Public hearing and Substitute Trustee(s) will offer for sale at public leaders question the President’s is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF consideration of an amendment to add Section auction at the Main Entrance to the City of Alex- citizenship and attack any Repub- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a CASE BAR2009-0240 11-350 of the City's Zoning Ordinance andria Circuit Court 520 King St. Alexandria VA Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or Request for approval of alterations at 904 King requiring public disclosure of parties having an 22314 on October 30, 2009 at 1:30 PM the lican who attempts to work with manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. St, zoned KR King Street Retail. ownership interest in an applicant or the property described in said Deeds of Trust. Such Cimbron, Assistant Secretary APPLICANT: RedRocks Napoletana in Old real estate which is the subject of an property is located at the above address and a Democrat. This means that Town application. Staff: Office of the City Attorney briefly described as an improved commercial Virginia’s governor will have no ABC LICENSE and Department of Planning and Zoning property. Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CASE BAR2009-0242 choice but to refrain from work- CVS/Pharmacy #2149, 326 King St, Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0046 TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 in Alexandria, VA 22314. The above establishment tion at 227 S Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential. the form of cash or certified check will be re- ing with Senators Warner and is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF APPLICANT: William Cromley 29 EAST WALNUT STREET quired at the time of sale with settlement within Webb, both of whom are Demo- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a SUBSTANDARD LOT CONSTRUCTION fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Addition- Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or CASE BAR2009-0243 al terms may be announced at the time of sale. crats. It’s hard to see how he will manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Request for approval of addition/alterations at Public hearing and consideration for reapproval Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection be able to work with the President, Cimbron, Assistant Secretary 227 S Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential. to construct a single family dwelling on a Practices Act we advise you that we are a debt APPLICANT: William Cromley substandard lot; zoned R-2-5/Single and collector attempting to collect the indebtedness either, since he has yet to repudi- ABC LICENSE Two-Family. Applicant: Mark Poskaitis referred to herein and any information we obtain Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CASE BAR2009-0245 will be used for that purpose. Lerch, Early & ate attacks on the President’s le- CVS/Pharmacy #2007, 3120 Duke St, Request for approval of a waiver of HVAC SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0051 Brewer, Chartered, Substitute Trustee(s) gitimacy. Funds and approvals that Alexandria, VA 22314. The above establishment screening requirement at 227 S Fairfax St, is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF zoned RM Residential. 902 & 904 KING STREET FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Arnold D. would have gone to Virginia will ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a APPLICANT: William Cromley Spevack, Esq., Lerch, Early & Brewer, Char- Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or REDROCKS PIZZA NAPOLETANA RESTAU- tered, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 460, Be- simply go somewhere else. manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. CASE BAR2009-0209 RANT thesda, Maryland 20814, 301-986-1300 OR As for selling off the liquor stores Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Request for approval of signage at 625 First Alexander L. Forbes, Tidewater Auctions, LLC, Street, zoned CD Commercial. Public hearing and consideration of a request to 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Ste. 440, Wash- to pay for transportation improve- ABC LICENSE APPLICANT: Carr 625 First St LLC operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street ington, DC 20015 202-243-0590 ments, this is like selling your Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as BOARD ACTION: Retail. Applicant: Firebrick Food Group, Inc CVS/Pharmacy #1422, 3811 Mt Vernon Ave, represented by Duncan Blair, attorney Obituary 60,000-mile-plus used car to buy Arlandria S/C, Alexandria, VA 22305. The above establishment is applying to the Information about the above item(s) may be SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0052 a mansion. The difference be- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Jean Zacharias Pfeiffer, 91, a long- obtained from the Department of Planning and time resident of the Mount Vernon area, passed BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer Off Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, 118 KING STREET tween the revenue from such a Premise license to sell or manufacture alcoholic away on October 9, 2009, at Carriage Hill of Be- Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) thesda, Maryland. Jean, daughter of Adele and sale and what improvements beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, 838-4666 PIZZERIA PARADISO RESTAURANT Assistant Secretary Herbert Zacharias, was a native of Jacksonville, would cost are literally that great. Florida. She attended Florida State College for Public hearing and consideration of a request to Women, now Florida State University, in Talla- ABC LICENSE operate a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Re- I am frankly shocked that he is Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as hassee, and the American School of Design in tail. Applicant: Paradise OT, LLC represented New York City. Jean worked as a fashion illus- putting it forward as a serious pro- CVS/Pharmacy #1410, 415 Monroe Ave, by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney Alexandria, VA 22301. The above establishment trator for John Wanamaker’s in New York City, as well as other department stores. In 1942, posal. is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0053 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Jean married Paul Norman Pfeiffer, later the Clearly, Virginia deserves real Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or manu- Chief Administrative Law Judge for the U.S. 616 C SOUTH PICKETT STREET (Parcel Ad- Maritime Administration and the U.S. Consumer answers to our transportation facture alcoholic beverages. dress: 600 South Pickett Street) Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Product Safety Commission. Mr. Pfeiffer died in 2000. problems. Bob McDonnell clearly AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP ABC LICENSE doesn’t have any. The couple settled in Northern Virginia in Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as Public hearing and consideration of a request to Kevin H. Posey CVS/Pharmacy #1408, 4606 Kenmore Ave, 1946 and had two children. In the late 1950’s operate a general repair automotive shop; and 1960’s, Jean was active in Democratic Par- Alexandria, VA 22304. The above establishment zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Qasem Rawad Alexandria is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ty politics, working as vice-president and pre- cinct operations chairperson in the Mount Ver- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0054 Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or manu- non district. An accomplished musician, she studied the organ under Herman Berlinski, Min- facture alcoholic beverages. 2615-2619 MT. VERNON AVENUE Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION ister of Music at the Washington Hebrew Con- Police gregation. She was the organist for Roberts LOS TIOS GRILL RESTAURANT EXPANSION ABC LICENSE NOVEMBER - 2009 Memorial United Methodist Church in Alexan- Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as dria, Virginia, and the assistant organist for St. ======Public hearing and consideration of a request to Investigate CVS/Pharmacy #1385, 1462 Beauregard St, ======Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Virginia, Alexandria, VA 22311. The above establishment expand an existing restaurant and a request for among other churches and synagogues. She a parking reduction; zoned CL/Commercial Low. is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF The items described below will be heard by the was a member of the American Guild of Organ- Bank Robbery ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a ists. Planning Commission and the City Council on Applicant: Mejia Brothers, Inc. Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or manu- the following dates. NOTICE: Some of the Alexandria Police are investigat- facture alcoholic beverages. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea, a items listed below may be placed on a consent SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0043 ing a bank robbery that occurred Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary agenda. A consent item will be approved at the lawyer and an Administrative Law Judge for the City of New York, her son, David, an archivist ABC LICENSE beginning of the meeting without discussion un- 115 KING STREET Oct. 15 at the M & T Bank, located less someone asks that it be taken off the con- for the National Archives and Records Adminis- Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as tration, and four grandchildren, Susan Birnbaum at 833 South Washington St. CVS/Pharmacy #1384, 259 South Van Dorn St, sent agenda and considered separately. The LANDINI'S RESTAURANT - VALET PARKING Planning Commission reserves the right to re- Fisher, Molly Birnbaum, Matthew Pfeiffer and Alexandria, VA 22304. The above establishment Neal Pfeiffer. Around 2:45 p.m., a man walked is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF cess and continue the public hearing to a future Public hearing and consideration of a request ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a date. For further information call the Depart- for valet parking; zoned KR/King Street Retail. into the bank, approached the ment of Planning and Zoning on 838-4666. She will be interred at Arlington National Wine/Beer Off Premise license to sell or manu- Applicant: Noe Landini Cemetery on Monday, October 26, 2009, at 3 teller and brandished a firearm. facture alcoholic beverages. pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION- SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0047 The suspect demanded money, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 to the American Heart Association. took an undisclosed amount of ABC LICENSE 7:30 PM, CITY HALL CARLYLE DEVELOPMENT - 333 JOHN CAR- Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LYLE STREET FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF cash and fled the bank. No one CVS/Pharmacy #1373, 433 South Washington 301 KING STREET DELAWARE NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT was injured. St, Alexandria, VA 22314. The above ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Public hearing and consideration of a request DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT CUSTODY establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA for an amendment to the special use permit ACTION ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL The suspect is described as an DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE for the Carlyle development to extend the time CONTROL for a Wine/Beer Off Premise license SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 TO: CLAUDIA JENKINS DOB: 12-14-69 unknown race male. He was wear- 9:30 AM, CITY HALL period for which office space is permitted in 333 to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. John Carlyle Street; zoned CDD-1/Coordinated Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FROM: FAYTHE DANIELS, DIVISION OF ing a hockey mask and a light col- 301 KING STREET Development District. FAMILY SERVICES ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ored hooded sweatshirt with a Applicant: 1900 Duke Street, LP by Kenneth green jacket over top of the THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD Wire, attorney X Minor Male, DOB 1-26-94 sweatshirt. The investigation is A WORKSESSION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2009 THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HEARD BY PLAN- A hearing has been scheduled at Family Court, ongoing. AT 6:30PM IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL NING COMMISSION ONLY, (AND BY CITY 500 King St, Wilmington, Delaware, on October WORKROOM TO DISCUSS POTOMAC YARD COUNCIL ONLY UPON APPEAL.) 28, 2009 at 12:30pm Anyone with information about PLANNING. this incident is asked to call the STREET NAME CASE #2009-0008 If you do not appear at the hearing, the Court TEXT AMENDMENT #2009-0005 may grant custody of your children to the Divi- Criminal Investigations Section of PRIVATE STREET NAMES FOR JAMES sion of Family Services without your appear- ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL FOR SIGNS IN BLAND DEVELOPMENT ance. If you wish to be represented by an attor- the Alexandria Police Department Alexandria Board of Architectural Review HISTORIC DISTRICTS ney in this matter but cannot afford one, YOU at 703-838-4444 or the Crime Old & Historic Alexandria District Public hearing and consideration of a request MAY BE ENTITLED TO HAVE THE COURT A) Planning Commission initiation of a text for approval of private street names within APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT Solvers tip line at 703-838-4858. LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING amendment; B) Public hearing and YOU FOR FREE. For more information, please ======consideration of an amendment to the City's the James Bland development. 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oe Hargrove on Tuesday walked Louise Krafft Whoever plays quarterback for the Titans up a flight of stairs and onto the should have speedster Cortez Taylor as an football field at Parker-Gray Sta- available weapon. Taylor sprained the AC J joint in his left shoulder during a between- dium — a trip he’s made numer- ous times before. But this time was differ- the-tackles running play Saturday against ent. There was a sense of excitement in the /The Gazette Packet Woodson, but both he and Randolph said air. the senior will play against West Potomac. Dressed in full pads and wearing a thick “Thirty-four lead … lights out,” Taylor layer of protection around the cast on his said of the play he was injured on and the right forearm, Hargrove skipped anxiously hit he received. “I can’t even remember as he approached the 50-yard line on the what happened. I just felt a pain.” home side of the field. It took awhile to get With Hargrove’s potential lift to the pass- his cast wrapped in the training room, so ing game, Taylor could be moved from run- most of his T.C. Williams teammates were T.C. Williams quarterback Joe Hargrove carries the ball during a scrim- ning back to his original position of receiver. already stretching before practice. As mage against Marshall. The senior had fractured his right, non-throwing “We’re going to get the ball in Cortez’s Hargrove passed by, nearly every Titan wrist in a scrimmage against Centreville the following week. He was hands as many times as we can,” Randolph warming up on the field turned his atten- cleared to play Monday after missing seven games. said, “in as many different ways as we can.” tion to the 6-foot-3 senior quarterback. Hargrove then picked up a football, let out Hargrove proved himself as the team’s T.C. Williams head coach Dennis Defense Strong, a shout of approval and started his warm- top quarterback during offseason compe- Randolph would not commit to what kind up lap around the field. tition for the starting job. With a strong of role Hargrove would play Saturday Again He’s back. arm and confident demeanor, Hargrove against West Potomac, other than saying the T.C. Williams lost to Woodson, 20-6, on One day after being medically cleared for figured to be the catalyst behind many left-hander would likely see playing time. Saturday, but the defense played well, hold- game action, Hargrove practiced in full pads high-scoring performances from a Titans At least four Titans have played quarterback ing standout quarterback Connor Reilly for the first time since fracturing his right, spread offense loaded with speedy this season, with junior Doug Murphy tak- without a touchdown pass. non-throwing wrist Aug. 27 during a scrim- playmakers. ing the majority of snaps during the last Titans linebacker Damien Benton finished mage against Centreville. The cast and pro- But things changed when he fractured his three games. with 17 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble tective padding on his right forearm are wrist. Hargrove missed the teams’ first seven Randolph said Hargrove needs to focus, and one fumble recovery. Linebacker Tevin bulky and stretch down to his hand, but games, during which the Titans went 3-4. and warned it takes time for an athlete to Isley and defensive lineman Deontre Sand- Hargrove said he can catch the ball better While the defense kept T.C. Williams in return to form, especially at quarterback. ers each had 11 tackles. Linebacker Chelo than he anticipated — important when tak- nearly every game, the offense struggled to “He looked really rusty,” Randolph said Abbe had nine tackles and two fumble re- ing a shotgun snap — and he tried not to score points and got minimal production of Hargrove’s performance at practice Tues- coveries, and safety Israel Richardson fin- pay attention to it. from the quarterback position. Three times day. “He’s trying to do too much. His tim- ished with eight tackles and one fumble “It felt like I can use my fingers [on my this season the Titans have been held to 15 ing is off and he’s trying to throw the ball recovery. Defensive lineman Joe Massaquoi right hand],” Hargrove said. “I try not to or fewer points. deep every time. It’s going to take him had two sacks. pay any mind to it because I know if I think With three games remaining in the regu- awhile to get back. He needs to stay focused, T.C. Williams defensive coordinator Mike about it, it’s going to throw me off my lar season, Hargrove is hoping to have an which he’s not — he’s really excited about Gamble said the Titans defense is always game.” impact capable of pushing T.C. Williams into playing. We’re going to have to see how looking to make big plays. Hargrove is out of football shape after the playoffs. things go. “[If] we get a chance to score, that’s what missing nearly two months and said he felt “I feel as if my team won me three games, “… Look at [Philadelphia Eagles quarter- we’re trying to do,” he said. “We’re not just rusty. But overall, he said he “felt excited so I’ve got to win them three,” he said. “It’s back] Michael Vick, who’s one of the top about stopping other teams. We want to coming out here with pads on. … It feels like, hey, they scratch my back, I’ve got to athletes in the world. He ain’t playing. He create scoring chances ourselves.” good to be back.” scratch theirs.” was away from the game a long time. Joe’s DeWakar’s Goals Punch Titans’ Ticket to Regionals

“It felt really good to win,” DeWakar said. ing role due in part to another keeper be- Freshman goalie Boyle showing she has “I think, as a team, we played really well ing injured, but the freshman has played bright future with T.C. Williams. and we finally got it together. ... It was hard well since taking over. at first because we were really cold, but our “I have complete confidence in her — coaches told us that weather doesn’t mat- absolute confidence — and she’s a fresh- By Jon Roetman 14 during the opening round of the Patriot ter, we have to play like we always do.” man, which is shocking,” the coach said. The Gazette Packet District field hockey tournament at Howard Defensively, T.C. Williams goalkeeper “From our first tournament until now, she’s Field. The Titans lost to South County, 3-1, Megan Boyle, a freshman, was not scored made saves that a three- [or] four-year vet- wo goals from junior midfielder in Tuesday’s semifinal round, but T.C. Will- upon. eran would make. [She has] very good field TAnjuli DeWakar helped assure T.C. iams’ win over West Potomac assured the Titans head coach William Heresniak said sense, [is] focused in the game [and] plays Williams’ 2009 season would con- Titans of a berth in the regional tournament. he likes to build his teams from the back, with heart.” tinue. Meanwhile, Megan Boyle continued DeWakar’s first goal came with 17:25 re- building a defensive foundation. He spoke Boyle said she has enjoyed her experience to show the future is bright, as well. maining in the second half, breaking a highly of Boyle, saying he has “no keeper this season. DeWakar’s pair of second half goals lifted scoreless tie in cold, wet conditions. Her issues for the next three years.” the Titans past West Potomac, 2-0, on Oct. second goal came with 14:10 to play. Heresniak said Boyle assumed the start- See DeWakar, Page 38

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Louise Krafft Louise Please RSVP to the Admission Office by October 26

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Photos by Photos Elizabeth Molina ’12 and her orchestra, the Musical Titans, performed a selection of works as the students took their seats in the school auditorium. More than 600 stu- SAINT JAMES SCHOOL dents attended the program. • Coed, boarding and day, grades 8 – 12 • 7:1 student-teacher ratio Celebrating Hispanic Heritage • 35 competitive teams in 12 sports www.stjames.edu C Williams and the Campagna Center’s Santano said learning the English language was in- Building Better Futures program spon- valuable in his success. Ivan Silva ’93 now works with SAINT JAMES SCHOOL – 17641 College Rd. St. James, MD 21781 Tsored a special Titan Pride: Hispanic Heri- Strayer University. tage Program for the students earlier this Douglas Garcia ’97, a native of El Salvador is now month. Five T.C. Williams alumni appeared as spe- Gov. Tim Kaine’s assistant secretary of Education in cial guests and Virginia. Garcia recalled working at the family res- described their taurant while attending Northern Virginia Commu- experiences of nity College. In his junior year he transferred to JMU. attending At JMU he was assigned a room with a student from school as part Honduras. Garcia at first was dumbfounded as to of a small mi- how the two had been picked to share a room as nority and the their native countries had gone to war once over the paths they outcome of a soccer game. The differences were soon chose to make minimized by what they and the small Hispanic group the most of at the University held in common. their school Sindy Benavides ’00 was born in Honduras and years. now works as a staffer for the Democratic National Alexandria Committee in Washington D.C. Cinthia Renderos ’04 Fire Depart- from El Salvador holds a position in D.C. Mayor ment Captain Adrian M. Fenty’s Office. The program concluded Luis Santano with a motivational speech by comedian Ernie G. ’78 came to the Executive associate principal of T.C. Williams U.S. from Gua- Steve Colantouni ’74 appeared as the program mod- temala. erator.

Comedian Ernie G.

Latino Titans Pride panel: Captain Luis Santano ‘78, Ivan Silva ‘93, Cinthia Renderos ’04, Sindy Benavides ’00 and Douglas Garcia ’97.

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T.C. Williams junior Anjuli DeWakar, center and seen earlier this season, scored two goals against West Potomac Oct. 14 in the opening round of the Patriot District Tour- nament at Howard Field. DeWakar’s Goals Lead to Regionals

From Page 36 Clarke is also a key component. “I love playing on this team,” she said. “Being a Against South County on Tuesday, senior forward freshman on a varsity team and [the] starting goalie Katy Mendez scored the Titans’ lone goal. is a lot of pressure, but all my teammates support T.C. Williams will travel to face the winner of me and so do my coaches.” tonight’s Fairfax and Langley game on Tuesday for Heresniak said junior center-defender Katelyn its regional opener.

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