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By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet Up ❖ percent of workers commuting by transit increased from 16 percent to lexandria is getting 22 percent older and more edu- ❖ percent of foreign-born residents from cated, and its residents Africa from 24 percent to 27 percent A ❖ percentage with a bachelor’s degree are increasingly likely increased from 54 percent to 60 to take public transportation to percent work. These are the conclusions of the latest Census information, Down which shows that Alexandria is a ❖ median household income as a city in the midst of perpetual percent of the regional median change. income decreased from 98 percent to “This information is important 94 percent ❖ percent of school-age children Princess Ann (Helen Megel), the Prima Donna (Nina Learner) and Jack (Kalista for a number of reasons,” said decreased from 25 percent to 24 Diamantopoulos) listen as Cool Cat (Alex Bourjaily) explains why he is graduating Planning Director Faroll Hamer, percent from the Toy School. ❖ percent of foreign-born decreased See Census, Page 3 from 25 percent to 24 percent Youth Showcase Theatrical Talents ‘The Rock Stars ast weekend parents and patrons were “Toy School” was enacted by the Tweeners Ltreated to a showcase of rising talent on Creative Dramatic Class, middle school students stage at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. took Shakespeare on stage with the “Haunting Of Alexandria’ The Singing for Musical Theatre Class per- of Will Shakespeare” and the High School formed a “Broadway Musical Revue,” Creative Improv Troupe just created works out of sugges-

Salute to Women Awards 2012. Photo by Dramatics went on stage with “Tales for Beatrix tions. The showcase was produced by Genie Potter,” “Leaping Beauty” came into action with Baskir and the stage manager was Rob Cork. At the members of the Animals in Action group, the Little Theatre, Roland Branford Gomez is By Jeanne Theismann

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Although city officials once considered adding $433,000 to minimize disruption by spreading the construction out into six phases, that was abandoned to save money and fast-track the project. “It’s like peeling off a Band Aid,” said Rich Baier, director of Transportation and Environmental Services. “You can either do it very slowly or very quickly.” The new design has enhancements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities, additional landscaping, bus waiting areas, larger bus bays and additional bus layover spaces. Several items were spiked to bring the project in under $7 million, including “high-quality” shelters, dynamic message boards at the bus shelters and a brick sidewalk on Diagonal Road. “Some of the design options suggested for elimination are, in our view, of vital importance to the success of this project,” wrote Transportation Chairman Kevin Posey in a letter to City Coun- cil members. Nevertheless, council members took action this week on the scaled-down version of the plan. Perhaps the biggest change will be the elimination of 30 parking spaces, which are currently me- tered spaces that provide free parking on the weekends. All of these spaces will be removed in the reconstructed station design. “The fact that we have a parking lot there creates a conflict, Alexandria Department of Planning and Zoning and that conflict will exist if we have a parking lot there,” said Census Population of Alexandria Vice Mayor Kerry Donley. “It wasn’t that long ago that we had a pedestrian fatality here, so pedestrian safety has to be the number one priority.” Census Shows City Midst Change Committee to Commission From Page 1 has a greater share of singles and young couples in Forget about the Waterfront Committee. Say hello to the Wa- their late 20s and 30s. It also has a much smaller terfront Commission. “not only because it determines our political rep- proportion of school-age children and seniors than In an effort to implement the waterfront small-area plan, mem- resentation but also we use it to anticipate demand the rest of the country. City planners say this age dis- bers of the Alexandria City Council took action this week to re- for city services.” tribution reflects Alexandria’s location close to the fashion the committee into a more muscular commission. The One of the most striking trends in the recent Cen- center of a large urbanized region, where residents group will help guide and track implementation of the plan. That sus data is the shifting black population in the city, are seeking housing close to work that is also at the includes advising the council on everything from flood mitiga- which has moved from the east part of the city to center of regional activity. tion and design guidelines to redevelopment and traffic studies. the West End. In the last decade, nearly all of the “This city is very attractive to young profession- “This action anticipates the appointment of a senior director areas with substantial black population and African- als,” said Mann. “We have a lot of families, but not within city government accountable for integrated management American population on the east side lost a substan- nearly as many as the nation as a whole.” of the waterfront,” wrote Waterfront Committee Chairman Nate tial share of that population. Meanwhile, in the West Macek in a letter supporting the change. “The Waterfront Com- End of the city, the share of black and African-Ameri- UNLIKE MOST communities in the U.S., Alexan- mission would provide complementary public oversight of this cans increased, most significantly in those areas with dria has been documented in every Census dating new office in a structure that parallels that of other city depart- a substantial foreign-born population. back to the first in 1790. With a population of 2,748 ments advised by commissions.” “This shift is striking,” said Pat Mann, urban plan- people in 1790, Alexandria ranked 22 in size among Although city officials first suggested that a member of the Traf- ner. “And it’s continuing a trend that we first saw in the 24 urban localities identified in the Census. It fic and Parking Board be included in the new commission, Coun- 1990.” was the fourth largest city in Virginia at the time, cilman Paul Smedberg offered an amendment to the plan that Another interesting demographic trend in Alex- ranking behind Richmond, Norfolk and Petersburg. removed that position. In its place, Smedberg suggested an at- andria is the age distribution. The city’s population In the early 20th century, Alexandria began to grow large member. dramatically with a series of an- “People understand the importance of getting the traffic study nexations, including Northridge, done,” said Smedberg. “But I think an at-large member would be Rosemont and Del Ray. able to bring a different expertise.” The city’s most dramatic growth took place in the 1940s and 1950s Biking to Work as a result of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. The Spring has sprung, and the bicycles are already flooding city city’s population nearly doubled streets. That means Bike To Work Day is on its way. May 18 will between 1940 and 1950, a dra- be the 15th annual Bike To Work Day, an opportunity to promote matic increase that was followed cycling. Alexandria will host three of the 40 regional “pit stops” by the 1952 annexation of the where commuting cyclists can start the day with free food, gear West End. Since 1960, population and prizes. Alexandria pit stops will be located at Market Square, growth in the city has maintained John Carlyle Square and the Mark Center transit center. a relatively steady rate. “That’s when Frank Fannon takes his bike out of the “The data shows that the city Smithsonian,” quipped the vice mayor Tuesday night. continues to be characterized by “Wait until you see the new one,” Councilman Fannon shot back. a racially, ethnically and economi- “It’s the 1780 model.” cally diverse population, and a “So it’s more modern than the last one,” added Councilman high level of educational attain- Rob Krupicka. ment compared to the rest of the — Michael Lee Pope nation,” concluded City Manager Alexandria Department of Planning and Zoning Rashad Young in a memorandum Alexandria Population by Age and Sex outlining the Census information. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 3 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. 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Photo courtesy of Quinn Hynes courtesy Photo A Hunger for Being On-Screen native Quinn Hynes, however, being a member of Student answers District 12 was a dream come true. call for extras. When Hynes, a junior at Gonzaga College High School, first heard the film rights were sold to his By Montie Martin favorite trilogy he knew there would be a call for Gazette Packet extras. “I didn’t think it would happen, I had no experi- overty and defeat are the trademarks of ence and I honestly thought I wouldn’t be in the film,” District 12, the coal-producing region of said Hynes. “Then I got the call at dinner one night.” PPanen in Suzanne Collins’ box office suc- Hynes plays the role of a lowly coal miner in Dis cess, “The Hunger Games.” For Alexandria See Local Extra, Page 12 Benches, Fountains, 25% All Trees Statues, Bonsai, & Shrubs Orchids & Roses OFF 2011 Stock Only 50-65%50-65% OffOff PotteryPottery WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection Pansies FREE ESTIMATES 97¢ Landscapes, Patios, Walkways, Reg. $1.89 Walls & Paver Driveways Just Arrived Japanese Maples Citrus, Fruit Trees, 30% OFF Blueberries Over 200 Varieties and Herbs Flats of Pachysandra Used RR Ties (approx 100), $14.99 Ivy (approx 100) and Vinca (approx 50) Shredded Hardwood Mulch $27.50 $3.49 3 cu. ft. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) 703-573-5025 www.cravensnursery.com Open 7 days a week www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 5 News

City Council members consider elimination of At-Risk Kids At Risk Urban League program for troubled youth. By Michael Lee Pope have been identified as needing help or are lic hearing. “There is documented research enue Service. From November 2010 to July Gazette Packet already in the court system. That’s at risk identifying the positive effects after-school 2011, according to IRS records, the Urban now that City Manager Rashad Young has programs have on children’s self-concept, League of Northern Virginia did not have a ince 1981, the city of Alexandria recommended eliminating the program. educational outcomes and community tax-exempt status. As a result, some donors has been funding an Urban League “As programs and families struggle across safety.” to the organization’s annual golf fundraiser Sprogram to help at-risk youth. The the city during these very tough economic The proposed elimination of funding to were told they would not be able to deduct intervention program has pre- times, it is my belief that cutting funding the Urban League of Northern Virginia their contributions. sented generations of troubled youth with would be detrimental to undeserved fami- comes at a time when the organization is “We are still working with the IRS to get community service assignments, group ses- lies and threaten the quality of life for our recovering from a nine-month period when a full retroactive status,” said Keith Taylor, sions, life-skills classes and field trips. Cur- communities,” said LaDonna Saunders, a it lost its tax exempt status because of prob- vice chairman of the nonprofit. rently, the program has 85 at-risk youth who parent who testified during the budget pub- lems filing 990 forms with the Internal Rev- See At-Risk, Page 8

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By Carol Cook Ken Naser, the executive direc- afternoons. Hopkins House is a tor of ALIVE! said, “You can set non-profit organization that has r. Bud’s coming! your clock by him arriving every facilities in Old Town Alexandria Mr. Bud’s com- Thursday afternoon. The kids and the Route 1 corridor in Fairfax “Ming! Mr. Bud’s squeal with delight,” he said. Hart County that provide educational coming to read also is the pro-bono lawyer for programs to children, youth and to us!” For more than 20 years, ALIVE! and one of its major their families regardless of income, that has been the chant of children fundraisers. to help them achieve their full in- at ALIVE! who, literally, hang on tellectual, economic and social every word that Harry “Bud” Hart IN 1982, the Childhood Develop- potential. Glenn Hopkins, presi- reads to them. ment Center of ALIVE! needed re- dent of Hopkins House, has known “They run up to him and hang pairs to an old school bus they Hart for more than two decades. on his legs so he cannot move used to transport low-income chil- Hart has been a trustee of Hopkins more than a couple of inches with dren to its programs. ALIVE! held House since 1984 and was chair- each step,” said Mike Oliver, who a walkathon to raise funds. Now man of the board from 1999 to Photos by also volunteers for ALIVE! and in its 31st year, Hart’s walking is 2008, a time when Hopkins House nominated Hart to be a 2012 Liv- sponsored by the Alexandria developed a strategic plan to re- ing Legend of Alexandria. ALIVE! Kiwanis and he has raised thou- focus its efforts and resources and (Alexandrians Involved Ecumeni- sands of dollars. The walkathon built a new facility on the Route 1 Nina Tisara cally) is a non-profit organization begins at ALIVE!’s Childhood De- corridor. Hart is especially con- of volunteers from more than 40 velopment Center at 2723 King cerned about reaching out to at- local religious congregations and Street. Participants walk down to risk youth and keeping them in the community working to help Market Square in Old Town and programs that can help them suc- those in need in Alexandria. back. This year’s walkathon is ceed. “What we’re doing with kids, For more than 20 years, children at ALIVE! hang on “I really enjoy being around scheduled for May 6. we need to do more,” Hart said. every word that Harry “Bud” Hart reads to them. kids. That’s more fun than any- Hart was born in Chicago, raised Hart is an extraordinary person, thing else I can do,” said Hart, an in Milwaukee and moved to the humanitarian and father, Glenn projects that he was able to help Connie while a student at attorney and the founding partner City of Alexandria, where he Hopkins said, and he has attracted bring to fruition, including the Georgetown Law School and they in the Alexandria law firm Hart, served in the City Attorney’s office other prominent business leaders new Juvenile Detention Center, married in 1963. He is the very Calley, Gibbs, & Karp, P.C., which from 1964-1968. While in that of- to the board of Hopkins House the new Hopkins House building proud father of five “terrific” chil- specializes in zoning and land use fice, he was appointed to the board through his example. “He blesses and a new facility for Blessed Sac- dren: Anne Marie, Michael, Joe, law. “Reading is important. I’m of the Northern Virginia Juvenile the community with his involve- rament Catholic Church of which Elizabeth and Mary Catherine, and having a lot of fun. I don’t know Detention Center, where he served ment and it’s not something he he is an active member. “When you 12 grandchildren. Elizabeth is the what I would do if they told me I for about 25 years including nearly announces,” Hopkins said. “That’s chop wood, it’s important to see manager of his law office in Old couldn’t do it anymore,” Hart said. a decade as chairman. During that the magic he shares with all of us. the pile — to know that you made Town and Mary Catherine is a “He’s a guy who could be mak- time he spearheaded the building If there are angels among us, he’s a difference,” Hart said. partner in the law firm. ing billable hours,” sayid Oliver. of a new, state-of-the-art facility. one of them.” Hart said to benefit from a good “He’s a well-connected lawyer Naser and Hart both graduated Clearly, reading to children is IN ADDITION to ALIVE! and work, “Don’t tell anybody and who’s in demand.” Instead, he sets from Loras College in Dubuque, just one small part of what makes Hopkins House, Hart also has been don’t get caught!” He said that aside time every week to read to Iowa. “In terms of how to live a Hart worthy of being named a actively involved with the Commu- humility is not thinking little of children. “Is it the reading? No. It’s life, he is one of our proudest al- 2012 Living Legend of Alexandria nity Services Board and the Alex- yourself, it is thinking of yourself the attention he pays to the kids ums. He’s got very big shoes. but Hart is humble about his con- andria Kiwanis Club. Hart also little, and he credits Connie with every Thursday,” Oliver said. “He’s There’s no slowing him down,” tributions. credits Blessed Sacrament Catho- being better at that than anybody very dependable. He’s reliable. It’s Naser said. “I can’t take credit for any of lic Church and his involvement he knows. She is very “other-cen- the act of making those kids spe- Hopkins House in Alexandria this,” he said. “It’s a gift.” with the Christian Family Move- tered,” Hart said. “It’s important cial. It is a visit by an outsider who also benefits from Hart’s commit- As a land-use lawyer, Hart says ment for his passion to give back to do something that will live is saying, ‘You are pretty important ment to community where he he has gotten particular satisfac- to the community. The watch- longer than you do,” he said. “It’s to us.’” reads to children on Wednesday tion from the “bricks and mortar” words to “observe, judge and act” important to absolutely insist on are ones he applies to his volun- enjoying life and that requires cen- teer activities. tering on other people.” Despite his success in the worlds Hart says he recommends that of law and philanthropy, Hart people not take credit for God’s holds his family first and foremost. generosity and he says that to have “The most important accomplish- a perfect day, “Do something for ment of my life was getting Connie someone who cannot repay you.” Bud Hart sur- to marry me,” Hart said, referring “This is all a gift. If you’ve got a rounded by his to his wife of 49 years. He met gift, spread it around,” he said. grandchildren at the recent Meet The Leg- Living Legends: The Project ends reception Living Legends of Alexandria is an tion of America, Dominion Founda- ongoing 501(c)(3) photo-documen- tion, Erkiletian Real Estate where he was tary project to identify, honor and Development, John McEnearney in honored as a chronicle Alexandria’s Living Legends. memory of Ginny, Renner & Com- Living Legend of The project was conceived by artist- pany, CPA, P.C. and the Rotary Club Alexandria. photographer Nina Tisara to create an of Alexandria. enduring artistic record of the people This is one of a series of profiles whose vision and dedication make a that will appear this year. For positive, tangible difference to the information, to volunteer, become a quality of life in Alexandria. sponsor or nominate a Legend for Platinum and Gold sponsors this 2013, visit year are the Alexandria Commission www.AlexandriaLegends.com or for the Arts, Club Managers Associa- contact Nina Tisara, [email protected] . www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 7 News Council Considers Eliminating At-Risk Youth Program From Page 6 notified about the loss of tax-ex- Morgan Routt. “It wasn’t even part nity nonprofit associations. This dition of probation or alternative empt status, which meant that the of the conversation.” involves many young people who sentence. The Urban League of Northern contributions could not be de- have been caught up in the juve- “In FY 2011, the Court Services Virginia is one of many nonprofit ducted. Budget officials at City AT STAKE is the future of a pro- nile justice system, and the Alex- Unit discontinued referrals for the agencies that had trouble dealing Hall say the organization’s status gram that has helped shape the andria Court Services Unit re- placement of juvenile offenders with new reporting requirements with the IRS played no role in the future for many Alexandria chil- ferred most of the individuals in when they developed an in-house of a new law. As a result, Taylor decision to slash a program for at- dren, a cut that Chatman labeled the program. For young people program to provide this service,” said, the organization was notified risk youth. as “short-sighted.” Part of the pro- who committed an offense or de- wrote Young in a budget memo- after the fact about the loss of non- “That didn’t factor in to the con- gram provides community service linquent act, this program offered randum on the issue. profit status. Some donors were versation,” said Budget Director assignments for city and commu- a diversionary alternative as a con- Another part of the program was known as New Horizons or NULITES, National Urban League Incentives to Excel and Succeed. This program is aimed at address- ing high-risk behaviors such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, violence and minority male achieve- ment. Program activities include life skills development group ses- sions, group counseling, field trips and enrichment activities. During her testimony to City Council members, Saunders said that her niece is a participant in an Urban League program she has seen work firsthand. “The ability of NULITES and the New Horizons program to inspire and prepare youth to identify career goals, prepare for college and provide mentorship opportunities is priceless,” said Saunders. “Sup- port for these programs are essen- tial to the success of [her niece] and many other students just like her.”

THE ORGANIZATION describes itself in tax documents “an inter- racial, nonpartisan, community service and advocacy organization that uses the tools and methods of social work, law, economics and management to secure equal opportunities for disadvantaged Af- rican-American and other minori- ties who live in the Northern Vir- ginia area.” Today, the building is ironically located in an old slavedealing office on Duke Street. Its programs have been part of the fabric of the city for many years. “Those were hard decisions to make,” said City Manager Young when asked about cuts to human services. “Human nature is that you really don’t want to make re- ductions there because you see the value of those kinds of programs, but to have a balanced budget you’ve got to create those trade- offs.” Lavern Chatman, former executive director of the nonprofit who is now spearheading a fundraising dinner, says city officials are not considering the long-term benefits of intervention. “These kids that will be hang- ing in front of the stores and not doing productive types of things,” said Chatman. “So, for us, this would be a devastating cut.”

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Winners of the 2012 Salute to Women Awards were announced March 26 at the Carlyle Westin Hotel. Front row: Yasmin Faruki, David, Summers Emma Beall, Brooke Ninman, Elsie Mosqueda and Patricia Rodgers. Back row: Commission for Women chair Elizabeth Johnson, Betty Morrison, Rebecca Griesse, Mary Jane Nugent, Capt. Rodney Masser, Gwendolyn Lewis, Dr. Jane Grayson, Rachel Alberts and Andrea Seward. ‘The Rock Stars Of Alexandria’ From Page 1 Development Award. “There’s Mrs. [Patsy] Ticer sitting in front of me and Vola Lawson and Marian Van Landingham on stage — these are the rock stars of Alexan- dria. I am so humbled to be in this crowd of women.” Held at the Carlyle Westin Hotel, this year’s awardees included four T.C. Williams High School students who founded the Teens Talk program. “We wanted to find a way to help teens Misha’s Coffee owner Andrea empower other teens,” Emma Beall said of Seward, center, is congratulated by the program that helps promote open dia- City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes logue on sex and teenage pregnancy be- and Commission for Women chair tween teens, their parents and the commu- Elizabeth Johnson on the Leader- nity. ship in Business and Career Devel- Former Vice Mayor Mel Bergheim was on opment Award. hand to present the Cultural Affairs Award, newly renamed to honor his late wife Donna, to The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s Rachel Alberts. “It was two years ago tonight that we lost her,” said Bergheim, whose voice was breaking as he spoke of his wife’s passion for the arts and love of the community. “She would be very humbled to have this award named in her honor.” Other winners included Dr. Jane Grayson, Betty Morrison, Mary Jane Nugent, Rebecca Griesse, Patricia Rodgers, Elsie Mosqueda and Capt. Rodney Masser, winner of the Vola Lawson Award. “I was unprepared for this,” said Masser, who founded the pink t-shirt campaign for firefighters that raised more than $9,000 for the city’s Breast Cancer Fund. “This was really a department-wide effort to bring recognition to the Walk.” A newly unveiled women’s History Tour brochure was presented to Jim Butler, hus- Rachel Alberts, founder of the band of the late Susan Butler, before the Partners in Education program recipients of the awards were announced. with The Little Theatre of Alexan- “This is such an honor,” said Rodgers as dria, with her husband Sam after she accepted her award. “Making Alexan- winning the Donna Bergheim dria a city where women and girls thrive Cultural Affairs Award. will always be my inspiration.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

www.AlexandriaGazette.com Interrupting Harassment and Bullying @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly vances.” (I have long believed that middle In seeking that culture change, much of the newspaper delivered Empowering bystanders to homes and businesses. school, by its very existence, is unconstitution- outreach is dedicated to the bystander, the Published by to intervene, students ally cruel and unusual punishment.) person witnessing someone being bullied, and Local Media Connection LLC Fairfax County undertakes an annual survey their ability to make the bullying behavior less 1606 King Street to set boundaries. of all students in grades 8, 10 and 12 that gives acceptable. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 insight into the lives of teens. Students who witness bullying can say to the Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to ith a controversial and much More than 30 percent of Fairfax County stu- perpetrator: “Why would you say something connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe discussed new movie, “Bully,” dents recently surveyed reported being de- like that? Why would you do that?” coming out this week, local pressed in the past year. Panarelli added: “Things like going up to the NEWS DEPARTMENT: W To discuss ideas and concerns, school districts continue to This is probably not unrelated to the fact that victim after, saying ‘I saw what happened, and Call: 703-778-9410 wrestle with the issue of bullying in the schools. 56 percent of students surveyed reported be- don’t agree with it,’ helps that victim from feel- e-mail: [email protected] And while school officials are still looking at ing bullied while 43 percent admitted to bul- ing isolated.” “cyber-bullying” as novel and separate phe- lying others. This is consistent with findings It’s the sort of lesson that can start very Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 nomena, it’s fair to say that for students, there from other areas, with 8th grade as a bully- young. We can learn to say: “This is not right,” [email protected] is little distinction between the teasing, harass- ing “hot-spot.” In Fairfax County, 62 percent even in the face of fierce peer pressure. This Michael Lee Pope ment and worse that happens of 8th graders said they had been bullied and ability to set boundaries which can begin in Reporter, 703-615-0960 [email protected] Editorial on school grounds and the 55 percent admitted to bullying others. Of preschool will serve our children well later in @MichaelLeePope school bus and the nastiness, course there is some overlap in the two life when they are resisting being a passenger Jeanne Theismann rumors and character assassina- groups. in a car driven by someone who has been drink- 703-778-9436 [email protected] tion that takes place online. The combined ef- “We’ve seen that over 40 percent of the stu- ing or refusing to participate in rumors and @TheismannMedia fect, including the graphic, lasting, visceral dents who say they have been bullied have ostracizing. Steve Hibbard attacks that are possible online, can make themselves bullied someone,” Mary Ann This starts with learning empathy, to care for Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 school literally unbearable for some and more Panarelli, director of Fairfax County Public animals, people and things who are vulnerable [email protected] than unpleasant for others. School’s Intervention and Prevention Services and face challenges. Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 As adults, we can only be thankful that we department told Connection reporter Alex [email protected] escaped this environment before the advent of McVeigh. “It’s not a matter of punishing it out — Mary Kimm, @jonroetman cell phone cameras and videos, instant post- of the system, it’s a matter of enacting a cul- [email protected], on Louise Krafft ing to websites and other technological “ad- ture change.” Twitter @marykimm Photographer [email protected]

Letters to the Editor ADVERTISING: For advertising information Public School system. The problem mismanaged capital improvement benefits of the superintendent, but e-mail: Rebuilding in this most recent case is account- plan funds by taking advantage of also accept the tax burden to fi- [email protected] ability and public trust. Please a “dysfunctional environment” nance the long-term debt issued on Julie Ferrill Public Trust Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 note the auditor’s finding of a “dys- and intentionally flouting District behalf of the school district. They [email protected] To the Editor: functional environment.” And this policies. The audit findings in- properly expect accountability. Jane Hughes The public appears to have lost in a public institution that is sup- cluded the discovery that employ- They have not received it. Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 trust in the Alexandria Public posed to teach our children not ees: awarded contracts without Second, the mayor and council [email protected] School Board and its superinten- just skills, but some deeper under- first checking to ensure money was need an exact accounting of what Tara Lloyd dent in the wake of the recent in- Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 standing of the ethics and morals available, transferred dollars be- taxpayer funds were siphoned off [email protected] dependent audit which revealed that are fundamental to public tween projects without school from classrooms and programs Andrea Smith likely unethical activity on the part trust. board oversight, and failed to because of the mismanagement of Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 of employees of the Alexandria Allegedly, certain employees timely pay more than $3 million the funds, the other “dysfunction,” [email protected] worth of outstanding invoices. and the costs associated with not Debbie Funk National Sales Worse yet, the audit revealed that just the audit, but also the loss of 703-778-9444 employees actually encouraged critical personnel. What will this [email protected] vendors to submit fraudulent in- cost in terms of reduced services Publisher voices. Finally, the audit uncov- to students? And they need, as we Jerry Vernon ered at least one potential conflict need, comfort that the “right man- [email protected] of interest: an employee, previ- agement atmosphere” that has Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm ously a contractor for the Alexan- been so missing will be installed. 703-778-9433 dria City Public School, hired a dis- Third, it is clear there has been [email protected] trict vendor for a personal job. an aura of fear, or as one indi- @MaryKimm In the wake of these findings, vidual described it to me, “the Editor in Chief Steven Mauren the vice mayor has called for the wrong management atmosphere.” Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, resignation of the superintendent, There has been significant turn- John Smith and both Councilmember Fanon over. Some key staff at the school Production Manager: Photo by Jean Card and Councilmember Hughes have system have been overwhelmed Geovani Flores called for significantly greater and overburdened with responsi- Editor Emeritus: oversight — even as the chairper- bilities. The message from the top Mary Anne Weber Louise Krafft son of the school board has chal- is one of no accountability. So it lenged the right of Vice Mayor should come as no surprise that CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: Donley to call for the there appears to be an ethical Ann Oliver superintendent’s resignation. morass in the system. The mayor [email protected] It seems to me there are a num- and council have not just an in- /Gazette packet ber of serious issues that will be centive and moral responsibility to A Connection Newspaper critical to address. demand for better, but also an ac- The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly to selected homes in the First, the vice mayor and council countability to all of us who care City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that members are exactly right. They about our community and its fu- do not wish to receive the paper can notify bear the burden and responsibility ture — and for the wise and car- the publisher by telephone at 703-917- 6480 or by email to for raising the taxes not only to pay ing investment of the taxes we pay [email protected], and the distributor will be notified to Snapshot 5:35 p.m., March 23, Northridge. the operating costs for the school to city hall. discontinue service. system, including the salary and See Letters, Page 24

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By Stephanie Pace Brown Commentary Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association The ACVA developed new advertising for the city with the theme, “Shop, Dine and s president & CEO of the Alex- Celebrate on America’s Historic Main andria Convention & Visitors As- Streets.” The advertising is anchored with Asociation, it is my pleasure to a beautiful logo incorporating a feather lead a team that is dedicated to quill into an 18th-century-style script. our mission of increasing visitor spending Ads were developed to highlight these in Alexandria. The city welcomes 3.3 mil- key attributes and motivate potential visi- lion visitors annually, generating more than tors. Headlines used in the ads include “The $22 million in City tax revenue to help provide the Artful Getaway: More of what you love for less” for services that our community needs. the fall, “Wonder-Land is closer than you think” for We recently announced that visitor spending in the holidays, and “Charm-Ville is closer and more Alexandria has jumped 17 percent during a five-year affordable than you think” for the spring. Magazine I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alexandria Neighbor period of national recession — dramatically outpac- advertising appears in northeast regional editions of ing regional neighbors as spending increased an av- Cooking Light, Real Simple, Town & Country, Travel …for probably as long as you’ve lived in Alexandria. My wife and I erage of seven percent in Virginia. + Leisure, Elle Décor, Southern Living, Preservation grew up here. I’m a finish carpenter Five years ago, a new advertising campaign was Magazine, American Heritage and AAA World. In with 30 yrs. experience. developed after extensive research to identify a brand 2011, advertising drove 800,000 visits to the City’s My work is meticulous, and I that would pass three important tests: 1) authenti- tourism website, VisitAlexandriaVA.com, an increase take great pride in completing jobs cally represent Alexandria, 2) motivate travel, and of 100 percent over 2008. The website is expected on time, and on budget. Let me give 3) distinguish Alexandria from its competitors. The to reach 1 million visits in 2012. you a quote on that home project research included 1,400 surveys by leisure and busi- In 2010, a third party research company measured you’ve been thinking about and ness travelers, and nearly 400 city residents com- the return on investment to the City for our full page check it off your list! My prices are pleted the survey. magazine advertising. Within six months, the adver- reflective of the times. The research concluded that we could best attract tising generated $4 of City tax revenue for every $1 visitors to Alexandria by focusing on historical am- invested. Finish Carpentry & Trim Works bience, 18th and 19th century architecture, charm, With $657 million in annual visitor spending gen- Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Upon Request. great restaurants, and interesting shops. Our brand erating $22.4 million in City taxes as it supports 6,000 Ofc: 703.684.5215 Cell: 703.403.2994 focus became “historical ambience and contempo- local jobs, effective tourism marketing is an invest- [email protected] rary flair.” ment in the quality of life for Alexandria’s citizens.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 11 Business Matters News Later Market The Old Town Farmers Market is about to get a little later. This week, members of the Alexandria City Council voted to approve an amendment to the farmer’s market regulations to change the hours. Instead of beginning at 5:30 a.m., the market will open at 7 a.m. And instead of closing at 11 a.m., the market will close at noon. City officials say the change is based on a survey conducted of vendors, customers and businesses. “The overwhelming information that came back indicates that our time preference for a start time was 7 a.m. and our prefer-

Photos by ence for an end time was noon,” said Jeremy McPike, director of General Services. “When we looked at our businesses throughout King Street, roughly 80 percent indicated that they felt the

extension of hours was positive because it was more commensu- Louise Krafft rate with their hours of operations.” The Old Town Farmers Market is a tradition dating back to 1752, the oldest continuously operating market in the country. In Feb- ruary 1992, City Council members approved policy amendments

to provide a framework for the composition, governance and man- /Gazette Packet agement of the farmers market. Back in September, Councilwoman Alicia Hughes suggested that she was hearing from some vendors and customers that the market could be open later. The idea was met with resistance. “We should not make this decision based on whether or not some members of council feel like getting up at 6 o’clock,” Coun- Melissa Russell wears a dress by Lilly Lisa Reed wears locally-owned Zweet Sport cilman Paul Smedberg said at the time. “In fact, it’s quite busy Pulitzer from the Pink Palm in Alexandria. clothing. at 6 o’clock.” So the city conducted a survey that included 72 vendors, 153 customers and 62 local businesses. The results showed that 58 Toast to Fashion Benefits Campagna percent of vendors and customers preferred changing or extend- ing the hours. An overwhelming 77 percent of local businesses Fundraiser sparkles with fashion, food and fun. and 73 percent of customers favored keeping the market open later. The effort passed with a unanimous vote Tuesday night, ith glittering displays of spring fash- of childhood-development programs, including Early and city officials hope to institute the new hours in May. ion trends and accessories, the ball- Head Start, Afternoon Adventures and Summer Sa- “I’m ecstatic,” said Hughes. Wroom of the Belle Haven Country fari, as well as adult and family literacy programs. Club was transformed into a fashion- Each year, the center’s teachers, staff and volunteers lover’s dream during the Campagna Center’s 13th help more than 1,700 children and families. Another Ponzi Scheme annual Toast to Fashion on Thursday, March 22. “Every bit helps us close the gaps we have to fund If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Toast to Fashion, the Campagna Center’s pre- these much-needed services. Just this week we had That was a difficult lesson more than 700 businesses and 600 mier fundraiser, combines a fashion show, market- hundreds of parents show up to register their child individuals this week at the Alexandria federal courthouse. That’s place, raffle, and reception with all proceeds sup- for a space in Head Start this coming fall,” Mann said. where a 10-year, $7 million Ponzi scheme unraveled this week as porting the center’s childhood-development pro- The event was hosted by the Junior Friends of the 58-year-old David Allen Maloy was sentenced to 10 years in grams. Guests got a peek at some of the hottest spring Campagna Center, and featured a fashion show em- prison. trends (think pink and rainbow-brights) from local ceed by ABC7 Sports reporter Britt McHenry. Laura “Since the creation of Ponzi schemes, the FBI has investigated boutiques, including Haute Papier, Queen Bee De- Hartman and Jeannine Hyde co-chaired the event. con artists and fraudsters who prey upon unwitting investors,” signs, Skinfinity and The Dressed Up Nut. “This is not only a fun event, but a special event, said James McJunkin, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s “We had well over 200 guests and great participa- because everyone here is helping make the future a Washington office, in a written statement. “Through a series of tion from numerous local business establishments,” little brighter for the children and families served by lies and deceptions, David Maloy set up and operated a multi- said Tammy Mann, president and CEO of the The Campagna Center,” said Kate Michael, former million dollar Ponzi scheme that hurt hundreds of businesses and Campagna Center. “The Toast to Fashion provides Miss D.C. and president of K Street Kate, an online individuals across the country.” an opportunity for the community to learn about lifestyle magazine and talk show. It all started in 2003, when Maloy created Cash Rewards, a programs of the center, and the volunteers we rely For more information on The Campagna Center’s Texas company that marketed an advertising tool to retail busi- on to help raise funds for our work.” programs, go to www.campagnacenter.org. nesses that could be used to attract prospective customers with a The Campagna Center, which has been serving time-deferred, mail-in cash rewards certificate. The web of de- children in Alexandria since 1945, operates a range — Victoria Ross ceit attracted numerous retailers in Virginia and across the country, including real-estate agents, boat dealers and automobile sales- men. The house of cards collapsed after Cash Rewards declared bankruptcy in 2009. Local Teen Is Extra in ‘Hunger Games’ “To make matters worse, he lavished himself and his friends From Page 5 All his hard work paid off opening weekend, as with cars, jewelry and other luxury items until his complex Ponzi trict 12, a subject state of the evil Capital. As a youth the “Hunger Games” broke box office records and scheme all unraveled,” said U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride in a between the ages of 12 and 18, Hynes’ character is grossed an estimated $150 million. To celebrate, written statement. “This 10-year sentence demonstrates that eligible to become “tribute” in the annual Hunger Hynes and his family rented a theater at AMC crimes of this size, scope and impact will be met with serious Games, a tradition in which one male and one female Hoffman and invited 100 of his friends and family consequences.” from every district must fight to the death on live TV. to view the film. While the family did not collect Hynes is featured in scenes at the beginning of the money for tickets, they suggested donations and A New Recession film, with a total of six minutes of screen time. As raised upwards of $3,000 for a local shelter. Hynes discovered, six minutes in Hollywood means Hynes’ friends reacted to the film with glowing Think we’re out of the doldrums yet? Think again. Business li- six days on set. reviews, and emphasized how neatly the film fol- cense tax revenue is down. Recordation tax revenue is down. Rev- Taking such a length of time off from school lowed the book. “The action was great,” said Molly enue from the federal government is down. Debt service is up. couldn’t have been at a worse time in Hynes’ aca- Salter, a junior at Georgetown Visitation and long “While there is no consensus of economists,” wrote City Man- demic life. When he received notification his scene time friend of Hynes. “They did a good job matching ager Rashad Young in a recent financial report, “the Economic would be shot in North Carolina during exams, Hynes the book, it was very accurate.” Cycle Research Institute predicts that a new recession is inevi- had to approach school officials and explain the While the film may leave most audiences hungry table, despite improvement in high-profile economic indicators.” uniqueness of his situation. for the next installment, few can match Hynes’ ex- — Michael Lee Pope “The school was supportive; that situation hadn’t citement to play yet another part in the series. “I really happened before,” said Hynes. “The first day definitely want to be in the sequel,” said Hynes. “I’m of filming was the last day of exams.” keeping my fingers crossed.”

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The Potomac Riverboat Company offers several ways to enjoy Alexandria by water The Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour is May 18-20. Spring Fever! A guide to Alexandria in the Spring. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

ecord-breaking temperatures made it feel like Spring long The Grandest Congress at the Carlyle House Street musicians on King Street. R before it became official March 21. And just as the blossoms all OUTDOORS Canine Cruises beginning mid-June. The The popular Mount Vernon Spring Wine over town are breaking out of their winter Enjoy the last few days of the Cherry Blos- Skipjack Minnie V is a 90-minute hands-on Festival and Sunset Tour takes place May hibernation, so are activities that make Al- som Festival with a Blossoms by Bike Tour sailing experience that departs from Na- 18-20 (www.mountvernon.org). exandria come alive. From festivals to fairs, from Bike and Roll (703-548-7655) or a see tional Harbor (703-548-9000). Volunteer to be an “Angel in the Outfield” Little League games, theater classes and the blooms by water with the Potomac Walking is the best way to see the city buddy or coach for the city’s Miracle League garden tours, Alexandria offers something Riverboat Company (703-548-9000). and Alexandria Colonial Tours offers sev- team for special needs children and adults. for every form of Spring Fever. Once the blossoms are gone, check out eral tours in addition to the popular Ghost For more information, contact the Sports Major highlights include the upcoming the tours to Mount Vernon by both compa- Tour. Check out the History of Alexandria Office (703-746-5402) or the Therapeutic Virginia Historic Garden Week tours April nies or rent a bike for the day to tour his- Tour, the African American History Tour or Recreation Office (703-746-5422). 21-28 but there’s no need to wait for a spe- toric Alexandria at your leisure. the Faith and Heritage Tour (703-519- cial event to enjoy the city’s many attrac- The Potomac Riverboat Company is now 1749). THEATRE tions and diversions. Rising temperatures in its third full season of offering water taxi On your own, walk across the Woodrow The Little Theatre of Alexandria performs mean no more excuses for not getting out- service to Washington Nationals games, and Wilson Bridge, through Dyke Marsh or visit the Agatha Christie thriller “Witness for the side and discovering what makes Alexan- the popular Pirates Cruises run from Me- the Winkler Botanical Preserve on the city’s Prosecution” April 21-May 12 and “All the dria so unique. morial Day through Labor Day with the West End. See Spring Things, Page 15 Looking for Ralph Lauren Paint? 10% OFF Any Ralph Lauren Paint Purchase* *Retail Only With this coupon. Expires 4/30/12

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First Thursday in Del Ray. Things To Do in Spring From Page 14 Kings Men” from June 9-30. The late night show “The Woman in Black” runs from June 1-23 (703)683-0496. MetroStage opens “Be Careful, the Sharks will Eat You” April 4, which runs through April 22 (703-548-9044) and Port City Play- house stages “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” from April 20-May 5 (703-838-2880).

MUSIC The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra hosts world-renown violinist Midori March 31 and April 1 with its season finale performance May 19 (www.alexsym.org). The Eclipse Chamber Orchestra performs April 15 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (www.eclipseco.org) while the 500-seat Birchmere is legendary for its variety of musical artists (www.birchmere.com) Eclipse Chamber Orchestra performs April 15 at the George Wash- FARMERS MARKETS ington Masonic Memorial Alexandria offers several Farmers Markets The Torpedo Factory Second Thursday art in Old Town, Del Ray, Upper King Street, nights take place year round and feature a Four Mile Run and the West End (http:// variety of arts and entertainment alexandriava.gov/FarmersMarket). (www.torpedofactory.org).

FESTIVALS HOME AND GARDEN Del Ray’s popular First Thursday events In addition to Virginia Historic Garden kick off in May and Hell’s Kitchen reality Week (www.VAGardenWeek.org), the show winner Rahman “Rock” Harper will Spring Garden Market at River Farm is April serve as the celebrity judge at this year’s 13-14 (703-768-5700) and the Carlyle Taste of Del Ray festival, scheduled for June House Annual Garden Day and Craft sale 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. (www.visitdelray.com). will be held April 21 (703-549-2997). Bulletin Board

MONDAY/APRIL 2 2012 Alexandria Beautification Awards. The awards program recognizes City residents, Volunteers Needed. The Alexandria Domestic organizations, and businesses for their efforts in Violence needs volunteers to answer the hotline contributing to the beautification of City and cover the shelter on the weekends. Training neighborhoods and public vistas with starts April 2. Training lasts for seven weeks landscaping and aesthetic design. Nominations and an interview is required. Contact Jennifer must be received by Friday, May 11. Clayton at 703-746-4911. Nomination forms are available at http:// alexandriava.gov/Beautification. Nomination WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 forms may be returned by e-mail to [email protected] or by Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of postal mail to: Alexandria Beautification Alexandria. 2 p.m. Meets at Hollin Hall Senior Commission, 6300 Stevenson Ave. #908, Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. All Alexandria, VA 22304 Nominated properties Parkinson’s patients and caregivers are welcome. must be visible from the public right-of-way. Award winners will be recognized at the The City of Alexandria’s Beautification Beautification Awards Ceremony this Commission is accepting nominations for the September. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 17 Tricia Hines moved to Arlington with her family in 1983. Her extended family members are long-time Arlington Realtors, so she’s been hearing about Arlington real estate every day since that time. She officially joined American Realty in 2001 and became an Associate Broker in 2008. Prior to real estate, Tricia was an Economist for the Department of Commerce and a Tax Law Specialist for KPMG, LLP. Her education in economics and law has helped immensely in relating to the economic growth we’ve seen in Arlington. She believes Arlington will continue to be a strong market – and great investment – for years to come. Where else can you live so close to the city and still have a back yard, parks, trees, tennis courts, bike trails, fantastic libraries and more? Tricia Hines Tricia has one child, a daughter, at Claremont Peggy Baldwin Immersion School. She also has a 110-pound Rottweiler Associate Broker named “Tiny.” They all love the area, all it has to offer ® Realtor American Realty Group and the opportunity to meet people of such a wide variety of backgrounds. Tiny especially loves Arlington’s Listens, Cares and Gets Results Arlington • Falls Church fantastic dog parks. Tricia is a member of the National Ski Patrol and volunteers at Whitetail Resort in Penn- Long and Foster Director’s Club sylvania every Winter. She is also a member of the Cell: 703-609-8040 Arlington Rotary Club. Cell: 703-772-5236 [email protected] Buying a house is a huge decision, so patience is a [email protected] must! She’d love to help you find the house of your www.PeggyBaldwinRealtor.com dreams in Arlington!

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Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision 6 WOLFE ST #22 ...... 4 . 4 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $2,375,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... HARBORSIDE 1020 PRINCE ST ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $2,200,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.10 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 706 FORDS LANDING WAY ...... 4 . 3 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $1,333,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... FORDS LANDING 208 WALNUT ST W ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $1,250,000 .... Detached ...... 0.18 .. 22301 ...... ROSEMONT 3604 NORRIS PL ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $1,066,670 .... Detached ...... 0.11 .. 22305 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 3750 SEMINARY RD ...... 5 . 4 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $1,050,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 .. 22304 ...... CHELSEA 713 ROYAL ST S ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ... $1,002,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 22314 ...... YATES GARDENS 219 MASON AVE E ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $935,025 .... Detached ...... 0.17 .. 22301 ...... DEL RAY 507 PENDLETON ST ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $840,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... PORTNERS LANDING 1228 ROUNDHOUSE LN ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $821,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 701 ARCH HALL LN ...... 3 . 2 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $790,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN GREENS 5002 JOHN TICER DR ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $760,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 1020 ORONOCO ST ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $747,500 .... Attach/Row Hse ... 0.04 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 711 DAY LN ...... 4 . 4 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $737,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 .. 22314 ...... POTOMAC GREENS 3013 KING ST ...... 4 . 3 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $710,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 .. 22302 ...... OVERLOOK TERRACE 245 SOMERVELLE ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $675,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 804 COMMONWEALTH AVE ...... 4 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $670,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 .. 22301 ...... TEMPLE PARK 1012 WYTHE ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $655,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 531 SAINT ASAPH ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $655,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ... 0.02 .. 22314 ...... TANNERY YARD 416 WILKES ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $653,950 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... JEFFERSON SQUARE 700 CATTS TAVERN DR ...... 4 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $650,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN GREENS 125 LEE ST N #DH-408 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $650,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... TORPEDO FACTORY 422 FERDINAND DAY DR ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $649,900 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22304 ...... 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CAMERON STATION 45 REED AVE ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $570,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 22305 ...... ALEXANDRIA 1237 MADISON ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $549,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 .. 22314 ...... BRADDOCK PLACE 107 CAHILL DR ...... 3 . 2 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $545,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 22304 ...... TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 910 POWHATAN ST #201N ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $531,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 .. 900 N WASHINGTON ST CONDOS 1016 PENDLETON ST ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $530,000 .... Detached ...... 0.06 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 4675 KIRKPATRICK LN ...... 2 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 22311 ...... STONEGATE 513 PATRICK ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 4684 KIRKPATRICK LN ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $522,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 22311 ...... STONEGATE 1224 ORONOCO ST ...... 3 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $490,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 400 CAMERON STATION BLVD #426 ... 3 . 3 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $485,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 5858 DORIS DRIVE ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $483,900 .... Detached ...... 0.37 .. 22311 ...... DOWDEN 403 CAMERON STATION BLVD #60 ..... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $480,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 606 COLUMBUS ST N ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $475,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22314 ...... PARKER GRAY 951 PITT ST N #951 ...... 2 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $475,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... WATERGATE OF ALEXANDRIA 212 DUNCAN AVE ...... 4 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $468,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 .. 22301 ...... DEL RAY 231 GUTHRIE AVE ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $465,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.09 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 2924 LANDOVER ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 400 MADISON ST #201 ...... 2 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22314 ...... ALEXANDRIA HOUSE 2925 MOSBY ST ...... 3 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $449,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 2933 SYCAMORE ST ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $443,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 22 MYRTLE ST E ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.08 .. 22301 ...... ROSEMONT PARK 15 KENNEDY ST ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 519 FAYETTE ST S ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $432,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ... 0.04 .. 22314 ...... CAVALIER HOMES 319 ASHBY ST ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $431,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 .. 22305 ...... WILMAR PARK 335 ASHBY ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $427,500 .... Duplex ...... 0.06 .. 22305 ...... DEL RAY 224 NELSON AVE ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22301 ...... DEL RAY 330 WEST ST S #302 ...... 2 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $420,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 344 CLOUDES MILL CT #34 ...... 3 . 2 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ...... 22304 ...... MILL STREAM 1200 BRADDOCK PL #616 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22314 ...... BRADDOCK PLACE 5422 WYCKLOW CT ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. 22304 ...... HOLLAND TOWNE 730 ARMISTEAD ST #67 ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $406,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22312 ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 629 FAYETTE ST S ...... 3 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22314 ...... JEFFERSON HOMES 698 ARMISTEAD ST N #50 ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $397,500 .... Townhouse ...... 22312 ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 3 MYRTLE ST ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 .... Detached ...... 0.10 .. 22301 ...... TEMPLE PARK 54 TAYLOR RUN PKWY W ...... 4 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.07 .. 22314 ...... TAYLOR RUN 910 POWHATAN ST #302N ...... 1 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $389,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 .. 900 N WASHINGTON ST CONDOS 202 GLEBE RD ...... 5 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 .. 22305 ...... WILMAR PARK 232 EVANS LN ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22305 ...... LYNHAVEN 309 HOLLAND LN #204 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... ROYALTON 1010 WOODS PL ...... 3 . 3 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 .... Detached ...... 0.19 .. 22302 ...... WOODS 202 ASPEN ST ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $353,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.08 .. 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 5439 RICHENBACHER AVE ...... 3 . 2 .. 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $352,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. 22304 ...... KMS TOWNHOUSES 5108 DONOVAN DR #308 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $350,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... CARLTON PLACE 5004 BARBOUR DR #A ...... 2 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $348,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 2669 CENTENNIAL CT #18 ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22311 ...... SEMINARY HEIGHTS 250 REYNOLDS ST S #1305 ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $339,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... TEMPLETON OF ALEXANDRIA 607 BASHFORD LN #2 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $335,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... HARBOR TERRACE Swann Daingerfield Penthouse $789,500 3126 WELLINGTON RD #109-31 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $334,999 .... Townhouse ...... 22302 ...... PARKFAIRFAX A rare opportunity to live in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. 501 SLATERS LN #610 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $320,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22314 ...... MARINA TOWERS 114 ROBERTS LN #301 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $310,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... FORT ELLSWORTH The elegant, historic Swann Dangerfield condominium has a spacious 287 PICKETT ST S #301 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $287,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... HILLWOOD 20ft x 13 ft. living room with 11 1/2 foot ceilings and marble fireplace, 309 YOAKUM PKWY #215 ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $284,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK dining room with 2nd fireplace, kitchen with sunny breakfast area, 4862 EISENHOWER AVE #367 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $266,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... EXCHANGE AT VAN DORN 301 REYNOLDS ST S #202 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $262,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... LOFTS spacious 2nd bedroom. Large Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom and 3615 GUNSTON RD #526-36 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $258,000 .... Back-to-Back ...... 22302 ...... PARKFAIRFAX Dressing Room. Balcony overlooking courtyard garden. Elevator, 23 S. HUDSON ST ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $257,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 .. 22304 ...... WAKEFIELD 5300 HOLMES RUN PKWY #1518 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $250,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... THE GREENHOUSE private parking and large storage area. This sought after location at 4561 STRUTFIELD LN #3411 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $236,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22311 ...... PALAZZO AT PARK CENTER the corner of Prince Street and S. Columbus Street is only two blocks 3101 HAMPTON DR N #1607 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $228,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22302 ...... NORTHAMPTON PLACE 307 YOAKUM PKWY #1221 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $223,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK away from King Street and Washington Street. Perfect for gracious 3206 VALLEY DR #824-32 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $209,900 .... Townhouse ...... 22302 ...... PARKFAIRFAX living and convenient to all amenities of Old Town, Alexandria. 4854 EISENHOWER AVE #146 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $195,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... EXCHANGE AT VAN DORN 803 HOWARD ST N #150 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $190,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... PLAZA 37 REED AVE ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $190,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.07 .. 22305 ...... BEAUMONT For private showings please contact 1770 DOGWOOD DR #C ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $186,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22302 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 4850 EISENHOWER AVE #223 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $185,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... EXCHANGE AT VAN DORN Cindy Byrnes Golubin 202-437-3861 309 YOAKUM PKWY #911 ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $182,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 309 YOAKUM PKWY #1003 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $180,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 6101 EDSALL RD #501 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $175,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... ALEXANDRIA KNOLLS 250 REYNOLDS ST #1204 ...... 1 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $175,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... TEMPLETON OF ALEXANDRIA 5831 QUANTRELL #T-10 ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $164,950 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22312 ...... THE SEASONS 301 BEAUREGARD ST #318 ...... 2 . 2 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $156,700 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22312 ...... THE FOUNTAINS 4 VAN DORN ST S #601 ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $155,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22304 ...... TWENTY-ONE 205 YOAKUM PKWY #1501 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ..... $150,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22304 ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK

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Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet USC graduate student Moni Simeonov leads the advanced orchestra class through a concert piece March 27 at T.C. Williams High School.

Concert violinist Midori performs with the stu- T.C. Williams High School orchestra director Dr. Moni Simeonov works with the students in dents during the afternoon session. Tzu-Ching Tai introduces Midori and prompts the an afternoon class. class on when to begin playing. Midori and Friends 17 Artists join Torpedo Factory Through Annual Jury Process Renowned of music and arts education. entitled MEIBUKI - Regeneration. Her schedule included a break- To culminate Midori’s week-long The Torpedo Factory Artists’ violinist visits fast with business leaders March residency, the Alexandria and Ar- Association welcomes 17 new 28 at Jack Taylor’s Toyota that was lington students participating in artists through the annual jury T.C. Williams followed by a visit to Wakefield the program will join the ASO held March 19-23 at the art cen- High School. High School in Arlington and a onstage in a performance that will ter. An outside panel of art ex- night of rehearsals with the Alex- also feature the Arlington perts made the selection from andria Symphony Orchestra at Children’s Chorus. among 84 artists who applied By Jeanne Theismann Schlesinger Hall, where she will Considered one of the finest vio- during this year’s annual jury Gazette Packet perform in concert March 31 and linists of her generation, Midori process. April 1. has been consistently honored for The Torpedo Factory’s Target Among the 3-D applicants, t was the chance of a lifetime A Japanese native, Midori first her significant contributions to Gallery is holding a week-long one jeweler, Dejan Jovanovic, for members of the T.C. Will- picked up a violin at the age of 3 music education, notably by Sec- exhibition of the selected work, and three ceramic artists, Bev I March 24 – April 1, with a clos- Andrews, Jamie Fine, and Karin iams High School youth or- and was performing with the New retary-General Ban Ki-moon, who ing reception on Sunday, April chestra as world-renown Midori York Philharmonic at the age of 11. named her a United Nations Mes- Abromaitis, were selected. 1, from 2-4 p.m. Maureen Melville, who works spent March 27 coaching aspiring On March 30, she will take to the senger of Peace in 2007. Her ORP The 2-D Newly Juried Artists with handmade German glass to musicians as part the legendary stage at T.C. Williams, where she program, in which Midori hopes include Rachel Kerwin, who cre- create rich, colorful stained violinist’s week-long Orchestra will be featured in collaboration to increase the community profile ates striking paintings exploring glass pieces, and fiber artist Residencies Program. with several student soloists in a of youth orchestras, is substan- the tension and beauty that can Holly Sugarman, who finds new “This was an exciting day,” said performance of J.S. Bach’s Con- tially subsidized by Midori herself. arise in spite of fear, violence, or meaning and purpose in every- certo for 2 Violins in D Minor and “We are very honored and ex- Midori, who selected Alexandria chaos. Allen Levy experiments day overlooked objects, were Vivaldi’s Concerto for 4 Violins in cited to have her here with us,” as one of only two communities with light, color, and luminosity also among the 3-D artists se- in the nation to participate in the B Minor, Op.3 #10. said ASO Executive Director to create a sense of balance in lected in this year’s annual jury outreach program she founded in For her performance with the Adrien Finlay. “She’s a magnificent his paintings, which he refers to process. 2004. “This is the whole purpose ASO, Midori will join Maestro Kim and exciting violinist and an inspi- as “dreamscapes”. The remain- For the Torpedo Factory’s an- of being here — working with the Allen Kluge in a program that in- ration for the young musicians of ing Newly Juried 2-D Artists in- nual jury process, there are sepa- students and making music.” cludes the Firebird Suite by Igor our community.” clude two other painters, Lesley rate 3-person panels judging the As part of her ORP initiative, Stravinsky and Mendelssohn’s Vio- For tickets to Midori’s performance Clarke and Jennifer Brewer 2-D work and the 3-D work. The Midori is spending the week in lin Concerto in E Minor. The ASO with the Alexandria Symphony Or- Stone, and seven fine art pho- jurors are highly qualified profes- Alexandria and Northern Virginia will also be performing the world chestra March 31 and April 1, call 703- tographers, Soomin Ham, Brady sional artists, curators, teachers, collaborating with local youth and premiere of a new composition by 548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org. Wilks, Greg Knott, Eric T. museum directors and the like, adult orchestras, visiting public music director Kluge to remember For more on Midori’s Orchestra resi- Johnson, Guido Krueger, Fred who are independent of the Tor- schools and meeting with commu- the victims and survivors of the dencies Program,go to Zafran, and E. E. McCollum. pedo Factory. nity leaders to advance the cause 2011 earthquake and tsunami, www.GoToMidori.com/orp. 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Spring Fun

MONTH OF MARCH Dr. Mark Whitmire with the NOVA Community Radiance Yoga Chorus, Classes. $5 for all mezzo-soprano Grace weekday morning Gori and baritone Rex classes during month Gori. At Bishop Ireton of March. For classes High School, 201 starting from 6:30 Cambridge Rd., a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Alexandria. Call 703- Arrive 10-15 minutes 799-8229 early for class. At www.wmpamusic.org. Radiance Yoga, 110 King street, MONDAY/APRIL 2 Alexandria. Visit Help Plant www.Radiance- Seedlings. 10 a.m. to yoga.net or call 703- Noon. Volunteers are 535-8282. needed to help plant 40 NOW THROUGH APRIL 1 to 50 seedlings at Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. 20 Years on The MARCH 31 AND APRIL 1 Vernon Memorial Avenue. The 20th Highway, Alexandria. Anniversary Violinist Midori. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra with Kim Allen This is part of a Mt. Committee invites Kluge, conductor. Tickets are $40/adults; $10/students; $5/children. Vernon Evening Lions you to celebrate Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 1 at 3 p.m. At the Rachel Club project, in DRA’s 20 years on M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., conjunction with the “The Avenue” with Alexandria. Fairfax Co. Park past and present Authority and Fairfax masterpieces. This Releaf. Call Andrea member-only show runs from March 2-April 1, 2012 and Corsillo at 703-960-4973. will be juried from outside our DRA family of members. R.E. Lee Camp Dinner Meeting. 6:15 p.m. Cost is $25/ Opening Reception for the “XX” show on Friday, March 2, person. Author Eric Buckland will be speaking on Mosby 7-10 p.m. and will feature local jazz band “Veroneau”. and his men. At American Legion Post 24 Hall, 400 (www.VeroneauMusic.com). Running March 3- April 1 Cameron Street at N. Royal St., behind Gadsby’s Tavern in special exhibits of Del Ray Artisans’ history will be featured. Alexandria. RSVP to Lawrence Graham at 703-217-7871. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Checks should be made out to R.E. Lee Camp #726 and FRIDAY/MARCH 30 mailed to P.O. Box 4024, Oakton. VA 22124. Payments will be accepted at the door. Visit www.leecamp.org. String Quartet Concert. 8 p.m. Free. Members of the Air Force Strings will present an evening of string quartet. At TUESDAY/APRIL 3 The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria. Call Professional Networking Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil The breakfast focuses on roundtable power networking and gives attendees the chance to exchange business cards, SATURDAY/MARCH 31 develop new prospects and share a 60 second commercial with each table. Members $35; Non-members $50. At the How to Get To Wonderful. 5:15-6:45 p.m. Ronna Webb, Virginia Theological Seminary, Refectory Building, 3737 Reiki Master, leads this 90-minute class on creating the life Seminary Road, Alexandria. you want. Learn to use your intuition and attract health, Ice Sculptures. 6 to 8 p.m. The Crystalline World of Ice and success and peace of mind. $47 Alexandria Massage Snow in Harbin, China. Morrison House Presents: Tatyana Therapy, 1217 Prince St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-0310. Schremko Schriempf, Torpedo Factory Sculptor. At Palm Sunday Drama. 6 p.m. The Alfred Street Baptist Morrison House, 116 South Alfred St., Alexandria. Visit Church will observe Palm Sunday with “Jesus: The Morrison House: www.morrisonhouse.com or 703-838- Cornerstone of our Faith.” At Alfred Street Baptist Church, 8000. 301 South Alfred St., Alexandria. Call 703-683-2222 or Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With the www.alfredstreet.org. band, Scott Ramminger and the Crawstickers. At the Virginia Grand Military Band. 8 p.m. A Salute to Henry Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria. Fillmore and Edwin Franko Goldman with principal guest conductor Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel Admission is $20. At WEDNESDAY/APRIL 4 the Rebecca S. Wilburn auditorium at Hayfield Secondary Children’s Holy Week Service. 5:30 p.m. Children and School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. Call 703-426- their parents are invited for this interactive and experiential 4777 or visit www.vgmb.com. walk through some of Jesus’ last week, including the Last Archaeology of the Civil War Set. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Supper and washing the feet of his disciples. We will share Free program. This will be a full day of informative a simple meal, hear stories, and sing songs as we prepare presentations by experts in the field of archaeology and for Easter in a fun and engaging service designed especially history. Seating is limited to 200 at the James Lee Center for young children. At St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 in the Monroe Gymnasium, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Riverside Road, Alexandria; call 703-360-4221, Church. Call C.K. Gailey at 703 534-3881, extension 404. www.staidansepiscopal.com. ❖ SUNDAY/APRIL 1 Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Service with Footwashing Palm Sunday Services. 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Join in ❖ Friday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. - Good Friday service the triumphal procession with palm branches as we ❖ Saturday, April 7, 8 p.m. - Great Vigil of Easter - We’ll start remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and hear the outside the church just after sunset to light the new paschal dramatic reading of the Passion story as Holy Week begins. fire, then continue into the church for the Great Vigil – an At St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Road, ancient and holy service which marks the end of Lent and Alexandria; call 703-360-4221, ushers in Easter. The service is followed by a festal www.staidansepiscopal.com. celebration with champagne and deserts. Palm and Passion Sunday. 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ❖ Sunday, April 8, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Join us for a Emmanuel Episcopal extends a welcome to all to join in its festival Easter celebration full of gorgeous flowers and palm processions. All ages will enjoy this launch into Holy joyous music. In between the services (at 9:30 a.m.) we’ll Week and the rich anticipation of a meaningful Easter. At host a fun Easter egg hunt for the kids on the lawn. Bring Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1608 Russell Road, your Easter baskets! Alexandria. Call 703-683-0798 or DJ Dance Party. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. With DJ Dabe [email protected] Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St., In Concert: “Songs of Sunset.” 3 p.m. Tickets are $10/ Alexandria. advance; $20/door. At Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults; $5/children. Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Performed by the NOVA Featuring Elisabeth de Merode (flute) and Laurent Tardat Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) with the (violin). At Lyceum Hall, 201 South Washington St., Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, featuring Grace Alexandria. Gori, Mezzo-Soprano, and Aurelius Gori, Baritone. Call 703 Joan Osborne. At the Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount 845-6097 or email [email protected] Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549-7500. A Celebration of Bulgarian Culture. Hopa Tropa Kukerica at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Playing with Kukerica, APRIL 6 TO 29 workshops at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Includes puppetry, folk Childhood Memories. Works by artists inspired by their objects, song, dance, and food. Featuring: Amie Cazel, childhoods. Memories are endless: an experience, a trip, a Daria Kondova, Konstantin Hadjipanzov, Daniel Rovin and gathering, an animal, a poem, a person or a place that Gwendolyn Torrence. At the Masonic Theater at the George brings one back to a childhood memory. Show exhibits Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive April 6-29; opening reception April 6, 7-10 p.m. Open Alexandria. Thursday-Sunday. Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. 3 p.m. Tickets Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-4827. are $20. Featuring Claude Debussy’s Nocturnes, Gustav www.TheDelRayArtisans.org Holst’s Concerto for Two Violins with violinists Marc Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff, Composition Competition Finalist SATURDAY/APRIL 7 Charles Bestor’s Variations for Orchestra conducted by U.S. Great Vigil of Easter. 7:30 p.m. Fire, drama, mystery, James; and Frederick Delius‘ Songs of Sunset conducted by See Spring Fun, Page 22 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 21 Spring Fun From Page 21

baptism, music and more: this service, on the With DJ Dabe Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 Indian War in Alexandria. Noon to 4 p.m. holiest night of the church year, has it all. Music South Pickett St., Alexandria. Donation of $5. Spring, 1755: Major General is provided by both our Children’s Choir and our Edward Braddock, Commander-in-Chief of His Adult Choir, as well as congregational hymns. THURSDAY/APRIL 12 Majesty’s Forces in North America convened a Bring bells to ring at the triumphal moment Explore Activities for Seniors. 10:30 a.m. At meeting of five colonial governors at John when we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, and Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, 3210 King Carlyle’s Alexandria home. Among Braddock’s uncover the alleluias that the children hid away St., Alexandria. Visit www.seniorservicesalex.org objectives was to secure funding for his for Lent. At Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1608 or call 703-836-4414, ext. 13. upcoming campaign against the French. Carlyle Russell Road, Alexandria. Call 703-683-0798 or called this gathering “the Grandest Congress … [email protected] FRIDAY/APRIL 13 ever known on the Continent.” Peek in on the Firearms Discussion. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free Mt. Vernon’s Helping Hands. 4:30 to 10 p.m. meeting inside and enjoy the sights and smells admission. Doug Wicklund, senior curator for Third-annual tennis charity event for youth and of 18th-century style food being prepared for a the National Firearms Museum, will display adults will be held at the Mount Vernon Athletic grand dinner for Braddock and the Governors. John Alden’s actual rifle and talk about it and Club. It will benefit Inova Fairfax Hospital for Costumed interpreters will be on site to answer other arms carried by the Pilgrims on the Children Pediatric Oncology Programs with your questions. Mayflower. At the Collingwood Library and emphasis on children’s access to education, Growing Flowers and Vegetables in Museum, 8301 East Blvd. Drive, Alexandria. promoting physical exercise and activities, and Containers. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to RSVP by April 5 to maintaining connections with family and friends grow flowers and vegetables in pots, planters or [email protected]. Be sure to while the children are hospitalized. Youth other containers for maximum beauty and provide your full name and the name(s) of any activities $10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Adult bountiful crops on your deck, balcony, porch or guests. Presented in partnership with National activities $25 ($30 at door), from 6:30-10 p.m. patio. Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Firearms Museum in cooperation with The Walk-ins without tennis $10. Silent Auction, Extension, with the support of Master Gardeners Mayflower Society. Raffle, Food & Beverages and more. At 7950 of Northern Virginia. At the Duncan Library, Cleve Francis and Friends. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Audubon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703 360-7300. 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. To are $32.50. At the Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Visit www.mtvac.net. register, call 703-228-6414 or email Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549- [email protected] or visit www.mgnv.org 7500. Visit www.clevefrancis.com. APRIL 13 AND 14 George Washington’s Whiskey for Sale. 10 Spring Garden Market. Vendors from a.m. George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, SUNDAY, APRIL 8 throughout the mid-Atlantic region will be will have the limited edition George Washington Easter Flowering of the Cross and Egg selling a wide variety of plants as well as garden Rye Whiskey available for sale on April 14 at 10 Hunt. 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; egg hunt at 11:50 supplies and garden art. Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. This is a limited edition rye whiskey made a.m. Celebrate Christ’s resurrection at a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to at George Washington’s reconstructed distillery Emmanuel Episcopal – enjoy special music at 3 p.m. AHS members-only preview night is – 600 bottles are available for sale. Each 375 ml both services from the Adult and Children’s Thursday, April 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Hosted by bottle retails for $95; purchases are restricted to choirs (children sing at 10.30 a.m. only). the American Horticultural Society. At River two bottles per person. The whiskey will be Children of all ages are invited to help flower Farm headquarters. Call 703-768-5700. available for sale in person only at the Distillery SATURDAY/APRIL 14 the cross as a sign of Christ’s resurrection. Stay & Gristmill site gift shop and The Shops at on for an Easter Egg Hunt in the church SATURDAY/APRIL 14 Mount Vernon. The whiskey sale hours are: Explore Alexandria’s Firefighting History. 1 grounds. At Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1608 Magi-Whirl 2012. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $6/adults; $4/youth. The Russell Road, Alexandria. Call 703-683-0798 or strolling magicians; showtime at 7:30 p.m. Las p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. walking tour, “Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s [email protected] Vegas Style Family GALA Magic Show staged by Firefighting Past.” As they walk through Old Ring 50 of the International Brotherhood of APRIL 14 TO 22 Town, participants will learn about volunteer TUESDAY/APRIL 10 Magicians and Bishop Ireton High School. Five “Tom Sawyer.” Tickets are $10/advance; $12/ firefighting in early Alexandria and stop at Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. world-famous magicians — one from Argentina. door. Show times are April 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 historic buildings that once served as fire With the Soul Tones of Swing. At the Carlyle Tickets are $12/adults, $10/seniors and p.m.; April 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. Featuring a cast stations. At Friendship Firehouse, 107 South Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria. students; $15/door — family packs available. of 54 actors ages 8-18. At Carl Sandburg Middle Alfred St., Old Town Alexandria. Visit At Bishop Ireton High School. Visit www.magi- School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. www.friendshipfirehouse.net or by calling 703- WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11 whirl.org/gala/ See Spring Fun, Page 23 746-4994. DJ Dance Party. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. The Grandest Congress: The French and

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Early Spring Specials Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse Claudia Schmidt Dulcie Taylor SUNDAY/APRIL 15 Frog Legs • Beef Wellington Claudia Schmidt and Dulcie Taylor. 7 p.m. Tickets are $18/general; $15/advance. At Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Visit www.focusmusic.org. call 703-501-6061. Coq au vin • Soft Shell Crabs From Page 22 www.alexandria.lib.va.us. SUNDAY/APRIL 15 Family and Friends Day. 11 a.m. With Guest Speaker: APRIL 20 TO MAY 5 Chef Specials • Venison Reverend Sonja Flye-Oliver. At Roberts Memorial United “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.” Tickets are $18/ Methodist Church, 606-A South Washington St., adults; $16/military, seniors and students; $14/groups of Alexandria. Call 703-836-7332. 10. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays, April 20 to May Old Town 5, plus Tuesday, May 1. In addition, there will be matinees MONDAY/APRIL 16 on Saturday, April 24 and May 5, starting at 2 p.m. At the LAT at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Masters of Tradition. Celebrating the art of Irish music Fresh Shad Roe with seven of Ireland’s most compelling musicians, APRIL 20 AND 21 including Fiddler Martin Hayes and singer Iarla O Lionaird. Colin Hay in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. At The Will appear at The Birchmere Music Hall, The Birchmere, Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call the 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Birchmere at 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com; 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 for tickets, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or TUESDAY/APRIL 17 order online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Smoke-Free Restaurant Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Featuring the band, All Wheel Jive. At The Carlyle Club, 411 John SATURDAY/APRIL 21 www.lerefugealexandria.com Carlyle St., Alexandria. Chalk Walk. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Mount Vernon High Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. Free. School Football Stadium. Run or walk around the track and Speaker Robert D. McLaren presents a lecture on DNA school for exercise and honor your favorite teacher at the Testing for Genealogy: The Basics. Meets at the Hollin Hall same time. The $5 registration fee includes a Chalk Walk T- Senior Center, Room 112, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Shirt. Contact Ms. Card (703-619-3120 or Alexandria. Contact Phyllis Kelley at 703-660-6969 or [email protected]). [email protected]. Author Event. 2 to 4 p.m. Local author Tansil Johnson will sign and discuss her new books, Who Is Mooma? And WEDNESDAY/APRIL 18 Mooma and the Mouse. At Charles Beatley Central Library, The Best in Family Dining Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With the 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. band, King Teddy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett MVHS Class of 2012 Spring Mulch Sale. $5/bag - 3 St., Alexandria. cubic feet, double shredded hardwood bark mulch. Orders of 10 bags or more will be delivered to select ZIP codes. THURSDAY/APRIL 19 For more information or to order, send a note to Pollen as a Window Into the Past. 7:30 p.m. How [email protected] or call 571-214-4348. Ecologists Use Pollen to Reconstruct Past Vegetation. Dr. Proceeds will support the senior class All Night Grad Party. Emily Southgate will illustrate how paleoecologists use the Garden Day Herb & Craft Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unique characteristics of pollen preserved in sediments as a Sponsored by Friends of Carlyle House. An exciting mix of window on the past. At Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Green herbs and vegetable plants from Mount Vernon and Layng Spring Road, Alexandria. Visit www.vnps.org. & Company will be available for purchase. Bring your family and participate in child-friendly activities, listen to APRIL 19, 20, 21, 22 performances by area musicians and living historians Spring Book Sale. The Friends of the Beatley Central throughout the day, as well as shop for items made by local Library in Alexandria host “It’s Raining Books, Hallelujah.” artisans and crafters. This event is free, however admission Preview is Thursday, April 19 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for the House tour is $5 for adults; $3 for children 5-12 Continues Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; years old; free for children 4 & under or free with your Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, April 22 Alexandria Garden Day ticket. This event will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Prices: paperbacks $1; hardbacks $3. rain or shine. Carlyle House Historic Park is at 121 N. Food At the Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Fairfax Street, Alexandria. fit for a king Alexandria. Call 703-746-1702 or visit on a family budget Fine Arts n Alexandria community fixture for more than MARCH 23 TO MAY 6 A NOW THROUGH APRIL 2 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best “In Medusa’s Company.” Ceramic artist Judith “Play” Exhibit. Free. Artist Victoria Cowles provides Kornett’s works at the Schlesinger Center Margaret W. hands-on art activities for children. “Play” is The Art in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery at the Alexandria Campus of League’s kick-off for Minds Wide Open: Virginia Northern Virginia Community College. Opening Celebrates Children in the Arts. At the Art League, 105 burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, Reception Saturday, March 31, from 3 – 5 p.m. with North Union Street, Alexandria. Call 703-683-1780 or Artist’s Talk at 4 p.m. www.theartleague.org pasta and full salad bar complete with special NOW THROUGH APRIL 1 NOW THROUGH APRIL 4 children’s menu items. 20 Years on The Avenue. The 20th Anniversary Winds of Change. Featuring enameled jewelry, wall Committee invites you to celebrate DRA’s 20 years on pieces and bowls. At the Enamelists Gallery at the “The Avenue” with past and present masterpieces. This Torpedo Factory, 105 North Union St., Alexandria. member-only show runs from March 2-April 1, and will Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Extended hours on be juried from outside our DRA family of members. Thursdays til 9 p.m. Call 703-836-1561. (www.VeroneauMusic.com). Running March 3- April 1 special exhibits of Del Ray Artisans’ history will be NOW THROUGH APRIL 29 featured. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Japan’s Gift to Nature. Solo exhibit of Oriental Brush NOW THROUGH APRIL 1 Paintings celebrating 100th anniversary of planting of the cherry trees in D.C. Art exhibition at Green Spring 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 “Large and Little” Ceramic Guild Show. At Scope Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. www.theroyalrestaurant.com Gallery, 105 North Union St., Ground Floor Studio 19, Meet the artist’s reception is Sunday, March 25 from 1 703-548-1616 • Alexandria. Call Scope Gallery at 703-548-6288 or visit to 3:30 p.m. Visit www.Greenspring.org. www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope. Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 23 Letters

From Page 10 The city, as part of its budget adoption, City Should Serve should insist upon two critical actions: first, a management expert must be hired to exam- Bicyclists Better Having Fun Isn’t Just for Kids ine in depth the “dysfunction” and report back To the Editor: Alexandria Library, and other local orga- with recommendations. Second, the school I am writing about the Beauregard Small Recreation programs nizations to learn about the many ac- system needs to adopt and enforce an ethics Area Plan and the future of transportation tivities, classes, and programs avail- system if it to ever recover the public trust. in Alexandria. As chair of the Alexandria for older Alexandrians. able for Alexandria’s mature adults. Our new manager in Alexandria has pro- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, By Lydia Durand The 90-minute event kicks off with posed a major ethics initiative. Such an ini- I appreciate that a bicycle network is in- Development Director, Senior free exercise & activity demonstrations tiative must be extended to the school sys- cluded in the Plan and that new connectiv- Services of Alexandria and will feature information on the tem; it must apply to both the elected school ity to nearby neighborhoods and trail net- City of Alexandria’s newly branded board members and the superintendent. It works is added. However, as I review the here are many factors that go program “Power Plus 55”: Ageless Rec- must be constructed in such a way that any Plan with my friends and neighbors in the into maintaining good health reation for Alexandrians 55+, as well as employee may, if she or he becomes aware West End, I am concerned about conflicts — proper nutrition, physical how the Senior Resource Center can help of a potential violation, make an anony- between bicycle riders and walkers. T activity, socialization, and you find a variety of things to do in the mous report with certainty action will be Illustrations of the Plan show a town cen- mental exercise as well. As we grow future. taken — and that there will not be retribu- ter with numerous citizens walking between older, it is particularly important that we This installment of the Senior Speaker tion. It must ensure that no one in the school housing, shops, offices and transit stops. incorporate these elements permanently Series, “Explore Activities for administration or the school board has any This a great illustration of the transit-fo- into our everyday lives. Continuing the Alexandria’s Seniors,” will take place at say in the selection of such an ethics panel. cused development that has been so suc- recent theme of health and wellness for the Chinquapin Recreation Center, 3210 It would be a bonus if ethics became a part cessful in communities across the USA. The older adults, the Se- King Street in Alexandria, on April 12, of the Alexandria school curriculum. When difficulty here is that, along Beauregard nior Speaker Series at 11 a.m. For more information or to I attended public school, an important com- Street, the wide sidewalks shown in these Commentary presented by Senior register over the phone, call SSA at 703- ponent of second grade was learning about illustrations are designated “multi-user Services of 836-4414, ext. 10. To register online, visit our city and community — and that we all paths.” That is, they will double as a bicycle Alexandria’s (SSA) Senior Resource Cen- exploringactivities.eventbrite.com. were part of it and had some moral respon- lanes, directing bicycle riders to ride ter is partnering with the Alexandria De- Also, watch for more information about sibilities to each other and our community. through the expected crowds of shoppers partment of Recreation, Parks and Cul- our May Senior Speaker Series event, Rebuilding the trust so rashly eroded and and commuters. This is not ideal and is con- tural Activities to explore some of the “Opportunities for Continuing Educa- accepting the very critical role the mayor trary to other similar developments. The ways Alexandria’s older residents can get tion.” To learn about the Senior Speaker and council play in doing the heavy lifting Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, for example, in- out, meet new people, exercise, have fun, Series and SSA’s new Senior Resource of raising the taxes and diverting such a cludes bike lanes throughout. In fact, this and do something new. Center, visit www.SeniorServicesAlex.org heavy proportion to the school board means design creates conflicts that modern bicycle Join the staff of SSA’s Senior Resource or call (703) 836-4414, ext. 13. We hope there must be a change in attitude. riders are instructed to avoid. Such instruction is promoted by Alexandria’s Local Mo Center, the Alexandria Rec Department, to see you on April 12. Frank Shafroth See Letters, Page 25 Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… Good Shepherd Christ the Saviour Catholic Church St. James’ Anglican Church Mass Schedule Episcopal Church “To Love & Serve the Lord with b Saturday Evening Weekdays Gladness & Singleness of Heart” (Mass or Communion 5614 Old Mill Road, Mount Vernon, Virginia 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Just outside Fort Belvoir’s Walker Gate) Location – Washington Mill E.S. Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Office: 703-780-3081 • www.StJamesMV.org 9100 Cherrytree Drive Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Mass (English) April 5, Maundy Thursday Worship Service – 10 a.m. 2:00 pm (en Español) 7:30 pm: Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Inter-generational Sunday School – after service Sign Language Interpreter 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 11) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass April 6, Good Friday www.christthesaviouranglican.org 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 11:00 am: Stations of the Cross Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:45 pm: 703-953-2854 “Seven Last Words of Christ” b Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves 7:30 pm: Liturgy for Good Friday

CHURCHES—AFRICAN METHODIST CONVERGENCE CREATIVE BUDDHISM CHURCHES—EPISCOPAL April 8, Easter Sunday EPISCOPAL ZION COMMUNITY OF FAITH THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ... 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist ...202-331-2122 ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH ... 703-998-6260 703-683-0798 10:15 am: Holy Eucharist followed by CHURCHES—ROMAN CATHOLIC …703-548-3888 DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH... GOOD SHEPHERD Children’s Easter Egg Hunt CHURCHES—ANGLICAN …703-549-8116 703-360-4220 DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 b ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-780-3081 CHRIST THE SAVIOUR ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 …703-549-5544 ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 …703-953-2854 ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH NATIVITY LUTHERAN FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 …703-765-4421 CHURCH, ELCA….703-768-1112 ...703-765-3949 …703-360-9546 CHURCH....703-671-8557 OF SCOTLAND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 CHURCHES— NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCHES—LUTHERAN MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL …703-683-3343 OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 CHURCHES—CHRISTIAN MOUNT VERNON EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA …703-765-6118 UNITED METHODIST CHRIST THE KING ANGLICAN CHURCH PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH… HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 UNITARIAN CHURCH...703- 765-5950 ….703-780-5077 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH...703-836-7332 …703-535-6815 703-683-2565 FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA ORTHODOX BETHANY LUTHERAN…703 765-8255 HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST... ST. ANDREW’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES—APOSTOLIC SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 CHURCH... 703-549-3911 SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH… ALL SAINTS OF AMERICA...703-417-9665 703-960-8772 CHURCH…..703-751-4666 LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCHES—CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 703-765-5003 CHURCHES—PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES—UNITED METHODIST TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH… …703-518-4404 ...703-256-1239 VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST... 703-549-5500 CHURCHES—BAPTIST PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 ...703.768.8510 703-765-6555 WASHINGTON FARM UNITED ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCHES—BRETHREN MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY METHODIST...703-780-4696 …703-683-2222 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 CHURCH OF CHRIST MISSOURI SYNOD…703-549-0155 CHURCH…703-683-3348 UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 WASHINGTON STREET COMMONWEALTH BAPTIST CHURCH ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST… MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE DEL RAY UNITED UNITED METHODIST …703-548-8000 ...703-548-5084 703-836-3083 CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 …703-549-6670 METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 CHURCH…703-836-4324 To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468

24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Introducing Inova Alexandria Hospital at Mark Center like environment, conditions ranging from benign breast dis- Northern Virginia, the Center offers same Join the dedication including com- ease to breast cancer and for those at high- day appointments with a punctual and per- on April 4. puted tomography risk of developing breast disease. The Cen- sonalized approach. When necessary, our (CT) scans, diag- ter works closely with the dedicated breast physicians coordinate care with the Inova By Christine Candio, RN, FACHE nostic X-rays, ultra- radiologist from the Women’s Imaging Ser- Advanced Imaging Center and Breast Care CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital sound and — com- vice, located in the building, to coordinate Center, as well as Inova Alexandria Hospi- ing soon — MRI appointments, imaging and diagnosis. As tal. Read more at inovamedicalgroup.org/ n April 4, Inova Alexandria that uses the latest part of the Inova Breast Care Institute, the internalmedicinemarkcenter. Hospital will dedicate our 3T technology for Center’s patients also have access to Inova’s We are pleased to offer the Alexandria Onewest healthcare addition enhanced detail. As nationally recognized network of breast community this newest option for access- — Inova Alexandria Hospital an added service, care specialists, as well as direct access to ing our world-class healthcare services. Your at Mark Center — located at 1800 N. the Center also offers a dedicated Women’s genetic counseling and our breast care navi- health is important to us. Beauregard St., in Alexandria. We designed Imaging Service that includes digital mam- gators. Read more at Join us at our open house/dedication on this outpatient center to offer several of our mography with same-day results, bone den- inovamedicalgroup.org/breastcarecenter. 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Letters to the Editor From Page 24 ready congested with automobiles galese on this matter. The text there is no justification to do so. might be), it accurately describes tion program. and that our economic future and changes to the zoning ordinance The original intent of zoning the moral fiber of Old Town. Right While adding wide sidewalks quality of life require effective and that are part of the waterfront plan regulation was to protect abutting now, it’s time to look hard at just would make to today’s Beauregard accessible mass transit. I agree essentially create distinct zones land owners from detrimental land what made Old Town a standout Street much safer for bicycling, with planners that simply allow- within the existing W1 zone. Den- development, and to preserve success, and transform how we this approach makes little sense ing by-right development to add sity is increased beyond what is property value and quality of life. make use of the river land that for the transit-centered residents without providing non- allowed in the remainder of the The first zoning ordinance in New remains. We still haven’t done this. Beauregard Street of the future. A automotive options to those new W1 zone and hotel use is now per- York City was created to keep What is easy to lose sight of is modern approach would separate residents will make congestion mitted; whereas, hotel use is not buildings from reaching further that the area of proposed devel- the cyclists from both pedestrians much worse than it is now. As Al- currently permitted anywhere in skyward and depriving the streets opment is only a fraction of the and motorized traffic. A good ex- exandria shifts its transportation the W1 zone. The City has essen- below of light and air. Zoning was land that constitutes the historic ample can be seen on 15th Street focus from moving automobiles to tially spot up-zoned these three created as Health, Safety and Wel- district, yet because the river in Washington, D.C., where the moving people, our leaders are sites; they have drawn a big fat fare legislation to protect abutters blocks access we are left with any two-way bicycle lane is separated asking us to modernize. I support line around the three sites and and the general public. Our cur- increases in density on the river from the main traffic lanes by plas- this vision and ask that our lead- have created distinct zoning dis- rent City Administration has lost acting with double the impact. tic bollards and from the sidewalk ers take the proper next step by tricts with less onerous require- site of this, and is using zoning Vehicles of any kind and increased by a curb. The plan already allo- modernizing their approach to bi- ments. However, they failed to call solely as an economic develop- sidewalk traffic only have half the cates the necessary room — it cycling facilities. it a map change in order to give ment tool to the detriment of the range of motion of any other site specifies a 10-foot setback be- themselves wiggle room to avoid health, safety and welfare of all where the city has used the den- tween the sidewalk and the build- Jonathan Krall having to honor the abutter’s zon- and to the detriment of adjacent sity argument to increase rev- ings. That space would be better Chair, Alexandria Bicycle and ing rights. property value. enues. This is only insurmountable allocated to a bike lane. Pedestrian Advisory Committee Land is a limited commodity, We urge the Zoning Board of only if you use last years’ rusty The Beauregard Small Area Alexandria and these three sites have intrin- Appeal to stop this misuse of zon- development tools. Plan, which looks to be successful sic development value under the ing regulation, to stop a misguided Small-scale houses and streets in in many respects, simply does not current W1 zone. The north end legalese attempt to up zone three a historic district, which is what account for the ongoing and ex- Stop Misuse of the Cummings Turner block is sites by calling it a text change, we’re talking about bearing the pected increase in bicycling in Al- Of Zoning being redeveloped as we speak and to uphold the zoning rights of brunt of increased density on the exandria. This increase is being without the benefit of the conten- the abutters. waterfront, which is vigorously driven by improved utility bicycles To the Editor: tious up zoning. These valuable augmented by campaigns to in- for commuting and shopping (we On April 12, The Zoning Board waterfront sites in the heart of Old Deena de Montigny crease tourism, cannot be infi- expect another record-setting of Appeals will review the protest Town will be developed; the ex- and Joe Demshar nitely altered to accommodate crowd on Bike To Work Day this petition signed by over 200 abut- isting warehouses will be removed Alexandria more vehicles or people. The re- year), by public promotion of ters of the three development sites and the sites will be cleaned up. sulting congestion of streets and health and fitness, by high gas within the City’s waterfront plan. Current zoning, historic and other sidewalks is something residents prices, by the renewed joy of If the ZBA finds in favor of the regulations provide significant Old Town — who willingly bear the private riding on our increasingly modern abutters, it will effectively stop the protection and any financially vi- And Density costs of maintaining nationally bike lanes and paths, and by the City’s plan and force them to ac- able project will need a Special Use (and internationally) historic increasing scope of the Capital cept the will of the residents or Permit as well as a myriad of other To the Editor: properties — patiently live with. Bikeshare transit system, which pursue further legal action and approvals. Waterfront development in Old But while the history and impor- moves about 5,000 people per day expend additional tax dollars. We have to ask why the City is Town Alexandria is a bear. With tance to democracy that residents — about half of the DASH num- One significant position of the up-zoning these three sites and is only a narrow strip of land be- are happy to share is important, ber. As an advocate for bicycling, City is that the spot up-zoning of willing to fight the will of the abut- tween a wide, polluted river and the city should be reminded that I am aware of the popularity of these three sites is only a text ters and the majority of a national historic district of sub- people live here — also paying the Capital Bikeshare and receive in- amendment as opposed to a map Alexandrian’s and spend valuable stantial importance and size, this public price to do so — because of quiries almost daily. The most change; therefore, the abutter’s resources and tax dollars to do so? is an Olympic-size challenge. One the quality of life it provides year common question? “When will it petition is irrelevant. However, One answer may be to speed eco- that requires imagination, creativ- round. come to my neighborhood?” My others believe, and can support it nomic development. Potentially a ity, strength, persistence, innova- The influx of tourists is seasonal, point is that planners need to de- with language in the Zoning Or- noble reason, if the land was not tion and a willingness to take the just like the occasional high den- sign for the future. dinance, that the petition is appli- already valuable and developable risks of a champion. While this is sity the tall ships brought to the Like most Alexandria residents, cable to a text amendment. We and if the effort did not place a not normally how city bureaucra- riverside. Old Town survived with I am aware that our roads are al- would like to cut through the le- neighborhood at risk. However, cies are described (although it See Letters, Page 26 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 25 Legal Notices Opinion ABC LICENSE Petra, Inc trading as Maggio’s Italian & Latino Cuisine, 3250 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314. The above establishment is applying to the Letters to the Editor VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer, Wine, on/off From Page 25 premises, delivery, mixed beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. David centuries of lucrative river traf- A Lifetime of Memories for $100 Jabro/owner fic, which spilled by necessity into NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license By Katharine Dixon must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days the town, because while the ships When Romeo returned from from the publishing date of the first two required Rebuilding Together Alexandria the war, he was made second in newspaper legal were large they were not permanently tethered. They came and command of Arlington National went — an important difference he framed pictures on the walls of Cemetery so they moved east. MEMORIAM to what is being proposed today, Victoria’s Alexandria home tell a thou- He was then transferred as first i.e., permanently anchored large Tsand stories … a son who is in the in command to Soldier’s Home scale buildings with the river on Navy, vacationing at Point Lookout, National Cemetery, where his one side and a collection of small and even a picture of her meeting Princess Diana. family could live on the scale infrastructure on the other. For nearly 50 years, Victoria* has built won- grounds, which they did until If 19th century ship owners had derful memories with her husband, Romeo, and moving back into their Alexan- “developed” the waterfront to four children in their home. Moving from Arizona dria home in 1988. maximize their revenues by build- so Romeo could take a job at Arlington National Victoria and Romeo enjoyed their retirement ing large scale permanent dockage Cemetery, they bought the ranch style home in days at home in Alexandria, often listening to or infill in the shape of numerous 1965 for just $15,000. Victoria still remembers music in their living room. When the cassette “Un- promontories, the city would have having to borrow the $100 down payment from forgettable Love Songs of the Sixties” was play- a very different shape than it does her real estate agent at closing. ing, Romeo would pull Victoria up out of her chair today — the streets would be Born in Arizona, Victoria’s parents, who were and dance with her to “Spanish Eyes.” They would of different American Indian tribes, were dis- also visit the Knights of Columbus hall and dance One long year ago, March 22, 2011, wider, the houses bigger, the reach Colonel Robert S. Capps passed away. Too of the city itself would extend far owned because they did not marry within their the jitterbug and line dances, even though Victoria Soon. to everyone who knew you, it was much own tribes. Being one of 10 children, Victoria grew self-proclaims she has two left feet. too soon. You were and still are in memory, a beyond the King Street Metro area. giant in all aspects of life. Your insight on so It would be the kind of infrastruc- up very poor but remembers the fun she had play- “We’ve had a good life, a very good life,” Victoria many everyday events, your amazing intelli- ing kick-the-can and hide-and-seek (though her smilingly states. And though her husband has since gence, humor, morals, empathy and sympathy ture that could sustain the density was and is an inspiration for me and everyone now proposed. This didn’t happen. dog, Yo-Yo, gave her hiding place away because died of cancer, she is very grateful for all the fam- fortunate to share moments with you. Your he would always hide with her). After playtime, ily, friends, and neighbors who continue to look positive outlook, smiling happiness to every- Today, we are constrained by per- one was an inspiration and testament to the manent small-scale buildings and her mom, who spoke no English and only under- after her, and for the volunteer organization, Re- wonderful memory of you. You are greatly stood a little, always made the children gather building Together, which helps keep Victoria safely missed by those who were fortunate to share intensely built infill. This is a fun- moments in your company. As your loving and damental definition of the solid round the radio to listen to the President’s ad- in her picture-filled home. adoring wife of fity years, it was not long dress during World War II. Rebuilding Together Alexandria is an award enough, sweetheart. You will always by my be- constraints of Old Town. loved sweetheart. You are so missed. How can we achieve small scale, Victoria met and married Romeo pre WWII, but winning, non-profit organization dedicated to re- x oo Eve low density development on what shortly thereafter Romeo was shipped off to help pairing and revitalizing homes at no charge for remains of the river’s edge and in fight the war. While he was gone, Victoria got her homeowners in need, including elderly, disabled, a way that can maintain the high first job — delivering telegrams for Western military veterans and families. To date, in-kind Complete quality of life that is Old Town’s — Union. She recalls that most people were upset donations of labor and materials have resulted in and at a price we’re willing to pay? to see her coming, as the messengers often deliv- $5.5 million worth of value on more than 1,430 What are the parameters that made ered sad news. She also worked in a sawmill dur- properties. If you would like to volunteer or do- Print Editions Old Town sustainable, and how can ing the war when Belmont began hiring women nate, visit www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org or call we reinterpret and transform them to check shipments of ammunitions going to the 703-836-1021. * It is organizational policy to not disclose full names. Online! so that Old Town Alexandria is once East Coast. again an important port city, but this time trading in history, culture, The full print editions of all 15 and perhaps, Internet enabled busi- Connection Newspapers are now nesses. These are old questions “re- Moderates crumbs like health care reform need, for example, a noise ordi- available on our Web Site in PDF languaged” using current under- written by the pharmaceutical and nance where the houses are a standing, so that we answer them Shifting Parties health insurance companies. The quarter mile apart. Densely devel- format, page by page, identical for tomorrow. Can Old Town be- public money the Democrats don’t oped cities are reliably Democrat; to our weekly newsprint editions, come a center of telecommuting — To the Editor: spend on these constituencies, sparsely populated rural areas are green, digital, internationally derived Former Democrat councilman such as city workers’ six years reliably Republican. Apartment including print advertising. Go to and local party chairman Lonnie ConnectionNewspapers.com revenue flows? That doesn’t need without a pay raise, they devote buildings are Democrat, suburban density to succeed. We are already Rich asks: “how the Republicans to development which wins over single-family tract houses are Re- and click on “Print Editions.” home to a large number of banks and have become the anti-develop- moderate, pro-business Republi- publican. Arlington County can’t financial service providers. We can ment party?” So, here’s the an- cans for whom piles of govern- elect a Republican because it is so broadcast our history to the world, swer: ment-supplied cash to support in- densely developed; Alexandria still generating knowledge traffic that As the Republican Party became frastructure and generous zoning can because it isn’t. Former U.S. showcases democracy, transports more conservative, moderate Re- waivers trump traditional “free Rep Tom Davis put it succinctly in fragile documents, features local art- publicans like former Councilman market” Republicanism where the criticizing an early attempt at dense ists and artisans, restaurants, small David Speck, who supported the rules are the same for everybody. development near a metro stop — businesses — imagine more! waterfront plan, switched parties. But most importantly, popula- “It just breeds Democrats!” Innovation and creation is what These moderates are typically tion density causes more people to Old Town does very, very well. “pro-business” and business, as the perceive a greater need for gov- Dino Drudi Let’s harness it and ask the tough local chamber of commerce’s sup- ernment regulation. You don’t Alexandria questions so that some truly vital port for the waterfront plan shows, solutions can emerge and thrive. is pro-development. Anti-abortion, Let’s ditch the rhetoric, talk about anti-bailout, anti-immigration po- Write it, and get real. This doesn’t take sitions dominant in today’s Repub- a lot of money — it takes a lot of lican Party are anti-business posi- The Gazette Packet welcomes views on any public issue. tions. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. fun time with smart and good Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are people who care about where they In order to attract moderate Re- routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: live and want to take the unique publicans, the Democrat Party Letters to the Editor, The Gazette Packet and wonderful quality of life that sidelined its traditional core constituencies, such as labor unions 1606 King St. is Old Town’s forward into a sus- Alexandria VA 22314 tainable future. and the poor. These constituencies Call: 703-917-6444. still support the “lesser evil” Demo- By e-mail: [email protected] Kathryn Papp crats which give them mere 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected]

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T.C. Williams head coach Don West praised sophomore Allegra Benites’ T.C. Williams senior Tiana Barlow scored three goals against Lake speed. Braddock on Mach 26. Veteran Coach West Trying To Rebuild TC Girls’ Lax in a row in what figures and eight eighth-graders house girls,” West said, “that can go to the Titans drop Patriot to be a bumpy rebuilding on the JV. goal at will.” District opener to campaign. “[We need to] change Three players scored for the Titans on Don West is in his first the culture of high school Monday. Senior midfielder Tiana Barlow led Lake Braddock year as head coach of lacrosse over there to the way with three goals, sophomore the Titans. He spent 15 something that is de- Allegra Benites added two and sophomore By Jon Roetman seasons as head coach at sired,” West said. “... It’s midfielder Megan Gallagher added one. Gazette Packet Lake Braddock, winning going to take a couple West praised Benites’ athleticism. three district titles from years, but I’m willing to “Allegra has got really fast feet,” he said. he T.C. Williams girls’ lacrosse 1991-2005, and last hang in there.” “If I was to have anyone go one-on-one, it team showed some fight in the year was the junior var- TC opened its season would be Allegra Benites.” Tsecond half of its Patriot District sity coach at McLean. with wins against TC will travel to face West Springfield on opener against Lake Braddock, West said his goal for the Mount Vernon and April 13. The Titans’ next home game is Don West, who won three starting the final 25 minutes with a 4-0 run. 2012 season is to “lay a Edison, but has April 17 against Woodson. district titles at Lake By that point, however, the Bruins had al- foundation” for a suc- struggled since. After With the loss to Lake Braddock, the TC Braddock, is in his first ready proven to be the superior squad on cessful program, which putting up 17 goals in program fell to 11-22 since posting 10 wins season as T.C. Williams its way to victory. includes getting players each of its first two during the 2009 season. For now, all the girls’ lacrosse coach. Lake Braddock built a 10-0 lead and interested in offseason games, the Titans failed Titans can do is work to get better. cruised to a 15-6 win on its home field. For lacrosse. The program to reach double digits in “It is a process that we’re doing,” West a T.C. Williams program led by its third head has many young athletes, including nine their following six contests. said. “These girls really just need to want coach in four seasons, the loss was its sixth freshmen and sophomores on the varsity “We don’t have the two or three power- to win and want to play and do well.” TC Crew Opens Season Against Washington-Lee he T.C. Williams crew team kicked “In the lower boat races, those crews Toff the spring 2012 rowing season turned in solid performances, which, while on March 24 at the Dee Campbell not overtly successful, gave the guys an Boathouse in Old Town with its first and opportunity to assess their speed and the only home regatta of the year — a scrim- work that needs to be done. We’re very early mage against longtime rival Washington- in the season, and these margins can be Lee that not only provided the Titan row- closed with the volume of work we have ers with, in the words of boys’ head coach planned over spring break next week. We’ll Pete Stramese, “a good litmus test” to start see W-L again, so this will be a good litmus the season, but left both Stramese and girls test for our progress.” head coach Mercedes Kiss feeling confident Coach Kiss — a former Titan rower who about the team’s prospects moving forward won Washington Post All-Met and All-Vir- Photo contributed this spring. ginia honors during her senior year and is “W-L coach Derek Parson’s crews are pe- now in her second year guiding the T.C. rennial favorites in the hunt for medals at Williams girls’ crew — was equally upbeat Virginia Championships,” Stramese said, about her crew’s performance this weekend “and his returning Junior 8 National Cham- and their chances this season. pions showed great composure in the 1V “The races between T.C. and W-L went [first varsity] race. T.C.’s 1V was four sec- off without a hitch,” Kiss said, “and we even With the Wilson Bridge rising up behind them and an osprey swooping onds off the winners, with many guys out finished ahead of schedule due to great down toward the water just off their bow, members of the T.C. Williams for other activities, so I’m confident we’re weather, efficient officials, and focused row girls’ crew team row up the Potomac River during their race against on the right path this season. See Crew, Page 28 Washington-Lee on Saturday, March 24. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2012 ❖ 27 Sports SSSAS Middle School Literary Magazine Wins Award t. Stephen’s & writing and art over SSt. Agnes is the the course of the only middle year and are de- TC Crew Opens Season school in Virginia to lighted when their receive a rank of “ex- work is published in From Page 27 their appreciation for the people who turned out and cellent” this year the annual issue of ers and coxswains. I am very proud of how our the support shown for the T.C. Crew program. from the National “Prattle Tales,” said rowers performed on the water and how the entire “The dedication ceremony of two 4-man shells, the Council of Teachers Middle School En- team hosted our long-standing friendly rival. If Sat- ‘Jeff Byron’ and the ‘Peter W. Hearding’ was a gather- of English. glish Teacher Gail urday stands as an indication of the season ahead, ing of our vast Titan rowing community,” Kiss stated. The SSSAS Middle Wolf. “It’s particu- then our Titan family should look forward to many “The speeches were heartfelt and humorous, and the School literary magazine, larly thrilling and inspiring weeks of exciting races and successful finishes.” reception was a true stunner.” Prattle Tales, received a rank of when an organization such as Following Saturday’s scrimmage against W-L, the Stramese echoed Kiss’s remarks. “excellent” by the National NCTE recognizes their talent. I Alexandria Crew Boosters held a ceremony to chris- “The christening was a heartfelt tribute to two long- Council of Teachers of English could not be more proud of our ten the two newest racing shells in the T.C. crew fleet time contributors to the Titan Family,” he said. “Jeff (NCTE). More than 390 middle students and our publication.” — the “Jeff Byron” and the “Peter W. Hearding.” Byron Byron has done a tremendous job in expanding and high schools entered the Wolf has been the editor/fac- is a longtime supporter of the T.C. crew program who the Mid Atlantic Erg Sprints to become the largest 2011 NCTE program to recog- ulty sponsor of Prattle Tales serves as the director of the MidAtlantic Erg Sprints, indoor junior’s race in the world, and our largest nize excellence in student liter- since the first issue in the spring which has grown to become not just the third-larg- fundraiser for Titan Rowing. Jeff has filled many ary magazines. This is the third of 1993. est indoor rowing competition in the world, but the roles over the years, and his devotion to the pro- time Prattle Tales has earned an According to NCTE criteria, an world’s largest indoor junior rowing competition, as gram really is his hallmark. Peter Hearding’s con- “excellent” rating since the “excellent” rating goes to student well. Hearding is a former Titan All-Met rower and tribution as varsity coach has touched many lives school started participating in publications with “high quality current assistant boys’ crew coach, who has guided of many rowers, brought renewed success to the the program several years ago. writing,” a “variety of genres,” his boats to Virginia state championships in 2005, boys’ team, and furthered the continued commit- “Our Middle School students “attractive design,” and art which 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. ment to rowing in Alexandria. As a coach for the produce some extraordinary connects to the writing. A crowd of more than 200 rowers, parents and T.C. program, Alexandria Community Rowing, and supporters turned out for Saturday’s events, which the Old Dominion Select Crew Program, he’s al- concluded with a reception in the Boathouse featur- ways brought the best from his athletes, helping Sports Brief ing fried chicken from the Blue & White Carryout on them discover themselves as athletes. As a T.C. alum, Wythe Street and food prepared and served by a I think he brings the goal of doing your best full cadre of parents and volunteers. Among those at- circle.” ACDS Boys’ Basketball Wins Title tending were T.C. Williams athletic director Steve The T.C. Williams Crew team’s next regatta is this The Alexandria Country Day gundy Farm 56-38 at Bishop Colantuoni, Alexandria Vice Mayor Kerry Donley, March 31 on Noxontown Pond at St. Andrews School School boys’ basketball team Ireton High School. The Alexan- Alexandria City Councilman Frank Fannon, and Al- in Middletown, Del. won the ABC League champion- dria Country Day School girls’ exandria School Board Chairwoman Sheryl Gorsuch. The spring 2012 crew season marks the 65th year ship on March 15, beating Bur- team lost to Burgundy 26-21. Both Coach Kiss and Coach Stramese expressed of public school rowing in the City of Alexandria.

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