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Alexandria Gazette Packet Page 30 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper September 22, 2011 Fight Public Vs. Private Like Two realms collide on A Girl waterfront as Locals take on small-area plan battle against hangs in balance. women’s cancers. By Michael Lee Pope Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Gazette Packet By Jeanne Theismann With the Bishop’s Blessing Gazette Packet On Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, the lobby of the St. Rita’s Parish building filled or generations, Alexandria’s slowly with young mothers and their children all waiting for a visit by the Bishop Fwaterfront was closed to elicia Vaughn is a procras- of Arlington Paul S. Loverde. The bishop was ushered in by the Church Pastor the public. It was a dirty tinator. Twenty-three Daniel N. Gee and Deacon Stephen J. Dixon. The bishop gave his blessing to the and industrial realm, one that Fyears ago, her doctor told new school and offered a prayer. reeked of a rendering plant and her to “get her affairs in hummed with activity behind win order,” that there was little hope of her reaching her 25th birthday See Waterfront, Page 7 just a few months away. She has yet to get started. “I’ll get around to it one of these days,” laughed Vaughn, the smil- Go West, ing face behind the counter to many Alexandrians at the George Mason branch Post Office on Alexandria Washington Street. “I never was the best patient in the world.” Drastic change Diagnosed in the final stages of Stage 3 ovarian cancer, Vaughn Arlington Catholic Dio- is on the horizon didn’t dwell on her fate, nor did cese Superintendent of she take aggressive measures to Schools Sr. Bernadette for city’s combat the disease. Bishop Paul S. Loverde gives a blessing to Patricia Gold McManigal talks with the “I’m not sure what I was sup- who is the mother of St. Rita’s School principal Mary children in the morning West End. posed to do,” said Vaughn, now a Pat Schlickenmaier. 3’s preschool class. statistic among the 22,000 women By Michael Lee Pope diagnosed each year with the dis- Gazette Packet ease. “I was told I was going to die within three months so I was Perhaps Running Fowl of Zoning us-rapid transit. High-den- like, ‘OK, why should I worry Bsity development. An el- about it even more?’ I was just lipse at Beauregard Street going to let whatever was going Alexandria residents keep backyard hens for food, fun. and Seminary Road. Radical trans- to happen, happen.” formation that would expel thou- Her doctor, however, was not By Montie Martin essentially forbade rural practices. grown carrots, peas, and herbs is sands of low-income residents in giving up without a fight and Gazette Packet Of particular impact was Chapter only the beginning. Keeping a hen garden apartments slated for tracked Vaughn down at her 7, section 5-7-2 of the city zoning or two that can produce fresh eggs demolition. The city’s West End is sister’s house to make sure she n hideaways throughout the code which stipulated chickens went in for a series of aggressive Ibackyards of Alexandria, pro- and other fowl could no longer See Food and Fun, Page 27 See West End, Page 5

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See Cancers, Page 9 cials instituted zoning laws that For some, the allure of freshly STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Council Notebook News Thurman Alley The late Doug Thurman wasn’t the kind of person to seek

the limelight, so the recent City Council decision to name a Photos by building after him would have probably made him uncomfort- able. “He wouldn’t want it,” said restaurateur Pat Troy. “He would

say, ‘Pat, you mean to tell me that these people got together Jeanne Theismann and named an alley after me? Will you check to see if their brains are all right?’” Thurman was so secretive that many people didn’t know the extent of his activity until after he died, a portfolio that included everything from shutting down a coal-fired power plant to advocating for historic preservation.

/Gazette Packet “He is the only person I’ve ever met who insisted on watching every City Council meeting,” said Claire Gregory. “When he didn’t agree, he would argue with the television.” After several people spoke in support of designating the alley behind Thurman’s house in the 800 block of Duke Street as Patxi Uy, 8, takes to the Thurman Alley, Councilman Rob Krupicka took the opportu- plate with help from his nity to question how the naming process works, calling for a Ellen Hawkins, a participant in the adult therapeutic father Jonathan at the “fair and clear way” of recognizing people who have contrib- recreation program, takes a swing during her first at-bat season opener of the fall uted to the civic life of the city. during the opening game of the fall Miracle League Sept. Miracle League Sept. 17 at “What happens is that people who understand the process 17 at the Lee Center. the Lee Center. can apply to have something named,” Krupicka said. “And oth- Washington Nationals to host ers who maybe don’t have connected friends or connected access don’t have the same kind of clear opportunity.” Alexandria Day Sept. 24 Substandard Decision Play Ball! to benefit Miracle League. For years, neighbors on Little Street assumed that the stretch By Jeanne Theismann of land in the 600 block would remain open space — a green special needs participants. Gazette Packet lawn smaller than the standard lot on the leafy Del Ray av- “The Washington Nationals have partnered with enue. us in our efforts to bring a Miracle Field to Alexan- But when the property was recently sold, the new owner un- ielding a ball at second base is no small feat dria,” said Miracle League of Alexandria chair Bill derstandably wanted to build something on it. At the same time, Ffor any Little Leaguer. So when 7-year-old Rivers. “They are hosting the first Alexandria Day neighbors were understandably concerned that they would be Tucker Riley, who is confined to a wheelchair, Sept. 24 at Nationals Park to benefit the Miracle losing a spot of open space on the densely packed street. did just that Saturday, his mother Deb erupted in League of Alexandria and Alexandria’s special needs applause and beamed. community.” “Is this what we want Alexandria to become, a city where “It’s great to be back out here,” said Riley, whose The Nationals also donated 80 tickets to the game, any open space — no matter how small — can be called suffi- son participated in the inaugural Miracle League an afternoon match against the Atlanta Braves, so cient to build a house despite long-existing zoning laws and season last spring. “I am so proud of Tucker and of that Miracle League participants can attend the game. recent infill regulations?” asked Joanna Chusid in a letter the city for being one of the first in our area to em- “The Nationals have been a great partner for us,” opposing the permit. “Just because it may be legal to put a brace the Miracle League program. Now we just need Rivers said. “Earlier this year they set up a special house on the Little Street property (and I’m not convinced it is) to get the field built.” website where a portion of any home game ticket does that make it right, ethical, good or necessary?” Tucker’s accomplishments were just one highlight purchase would go to the Miracle Field. They are Apparently it did. City Council members approved the spe- of opening day for the fall Miracle League season also going to recognize us on the scoreboard and cial-use permit allowing owner Brian Thomas to build a one- Sept. 17 at the Lee Center. The game also officially over the PA system at Saturday’s game.” and-a-half story single-family house that will be 1,800 square kicked off fundraising for the Miracle Field, a syn- MLA is using the fall Miracle League season to work feet in size and 23 feet high. But the decision didn’t come with thetic turf baseball diamond designed specifically for See Nationals to Help, Page 6 having to wrestle with some complicated issues, including the precedent it sets for future development on substandard lots across the city. “These substandard cases are tough, and we now have two Running without Sight more in the office,” said Deputy Planning Director Barbara Ross. “So you’re going to see more of them in the pipeline.” Blind and vision Dean of the Council impaired athletes Councilwoman Del Pepper is the longest serving member of the City Council, serving since 1985. This gives her a sweep- compete in ing sense of institutional memory, but it also makes her the upcoming subject of some lighthearted ribbing. Such was the case last weekend, when council members were half marathon. grappling with creating a high-capacity transit corridor along Beauregard Street. The dedicated lanes under consideration will initially be for By Montie Martin bus-rapid transit, although the construction will allow them to Gazette Packet eventually be upgraded to streetcars. Nobody knows when it would be possible to afford that kind of infrastructure, though. o compete in a half mara- And city officials estimate it could be 10 to 20 years into the Tthon takes training, per- future. severance, and a will- power to overcome mental and “None of us will be here,” said Councilman Frank Fannon, Joe Aukward competes in half marathons with his guide. “except Ms. Pepper.” physical barriers. What long distance racing does not require, Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half shows that the blind can do every- — Michael Lee Pope however, is a sense of sight. Marathon. As the only Division VI thing a sighted person is capable Blind runners from across the half marathon championship dedi- of. 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Alexandria Department of Pl Alexandria The West End is in the midst of drastic changes. Change on Horizon for West End

From Page 1 Group, which was appointed by former City Man- ager Jim Hartmann last year. The public hearing was on the verge of major change, prompting concern contentious and featured many West End residents among many longtime residents that too much is opposing the plan as lacking critical details about happening too soon. Some say redevelopment will how the system would work and what the impact on help transform a sleepy residential area into a thriv- neighborhood streets would be. ing urban core. Others say neighborhood residents “I’m appalled,” said Kathy Burns, one of the many might find themselves lost in the shuffle. West End residents who spoke out against the plan. “Development is not a magic word,” said Barbara “They heard what we had to say and decided to ig- Rowen, a longtime resident of Greenhouse Condo- nore us.” miniums. “It involves sacrifice from people who were here before the development.” THE WEST END has traditionally been a suburban After a three-hour public hearing last weekend, enclave in the city, contrasting with the more urban Alexandria City Council members approved a plan areas of Old Town and Del Ray. Yet that’s rapidly to widen Beauregard Street and transform it into a changing. Back in 2008, city officials endorsed the high-capacity transit corridor with dedicated lanes Mark Center site as a potential location for the Wash- for bus-rapid transit that could later be upgraded to ington Headquarters Service — a massive develop- accommodate streetcars. The next night, council ment where more than 6,000 employees will work members met with Planning Commission members when the building is at full service early next year. at the Landmark Mall to discuss potential develop- And with seven major developers working together ment in the area, a wide-ranging proposal that would to propose a coordinated redevelopment on the heels reshape large swaths of the city for generations to of the City Council’s transit corridor decision, mo- come. mentum is clearly moving toward drastic change. “I think the way to sell this is not so much the “Change is coming no matter what we do,” said additional housing and additional density,” said Planning Director Faroll Hamer. “We can’t put our Mayor Bill Euille. “This is about jobs.” head in the sand and hope for the best.” Feelings are still raw about the Washington Head- SEVEN MAJOR LANDOWNERS in the West End quarters Service, and many West End neighbors are have formed a partnership aimed at coordinating afraid that traffic gridlock will clog their streets when redevelopment efforts. The coalition has been work- the massive building is fully staffed early next year. ing for months to pitch the plan to citizens, offering Some have accused the Department of Defense of food at its meetings and presenting increased den- being dishonest about how many people will even- sity increases as a way for Alexandria to receive a tually work in the building, suggesting that the build- new fire station and other amenities. The plan calls ing is much larger than necessary for 6,400 people. for more than doubling the existing square footage Others have suggested that the coalition of develop- in 222 acres, redeveloping 5.6 million square feet to ers are working together to get the city to approve 12.5 million square feet. high density as a way to increase the value of the “This is huge,” said planning commissioner Donna land so they can sell some of it to the Pentagon to Fossum. “I’ve been on the Planning Commission for expand the Fort Belvoir annex. 22 years, and I’ve never seen any redevelopment of “This is exactly what’s happening in this magnitude in the city.” Charlottesville,” said West End resident Carol James. A central feature of the redeveloped West End is “If you look at growth industries in this county, the likely to be its transportation system. On Saturday, military is right up there at the top.” City Council members approved bus-rapid transit in dedicated lanes as the initial phase of a high-capac- RAPID CHANGE has a downside, though. One chal- ity transit corridor between Van Dorn Metro station lenge that emerged Tuesday night during the work and the Pentagon. The vote was taken after a rec- ommendation from the High Capacity Transit Work See West End, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 5 News Nationals To Help NOW OPEN From Page 3 nd in earnest to raise funds for the new field. The on our 2 Floor! Kelley Cares Foundation kicked off the fundraising with a $10,000 donation at the spring league’s clos- Let’s celebrate! ing ceremony June 4.

“We are committed to raising $135,000 to help Photo by 25% off ALL Shoes… pay for the Miracle Field,” said fundraising chairman Don Simpson Jr. “We’re just getting started Boots, wedges, flats & heels and already have pledges for about $61,000.

Jeanne Theismann AND A Fundraising efforts will continue through May of 2012 so that we can have the field completed by the end of that year or in early 2013.” Jack Rogers Trunk Show! Total costs for the field are $400,000 and the City Not just Palm Beach sandals of Alexandria has pledged $285,000 if MLA can meet anymore…come see their its goal before May of 2012. fabulous Fall collection “We’re seeking donations from both local busi- /Gazette Packet of shoes & boots! nesses and private citizens,” Simpson said. “Any donation is tax deductible and can be made at the AND A Miracle League of Alexandria website.” The fall season will run through October, with 25 Raffle! to 30 special needs individuals participating in each 5 Days only! Hurry In! Enter your name to win game. The T.C. Williams baseball team, Alexandria Tucker Riley, 8, gets help from “Angel in a JPK Sasha Bag… Little League, Girl Scouts, St. Mary’s School and the the Outfield” volunteer Hawa Belleh. Begins Wednesday, a $240 value! Urban Land Institute will be providing volunteers September 21! No Purchase necessary. to serve as “Buddies” to the Miracle League partici- country, Saturday’s ended in a tie. Every player, par- pants and Omega Psi Phi will be back serving free ent and Buddy was a winner. food during each game of the season. “Watch out!” exclaimed adult therapeutic recreation kiskadee “This is amazing,” said Ed Walsh, whose sons Ryan, participant Ellen Hawkins as she bounded to the plate. “We’re back!” 2205 Mount Vernon Avenue ~ In the Heart of Del Ray 13, and Sean, 10, were part of the St. Mary’s group of volunteers on opening day. “It’s not until you come For more information on the Miracle League of Al- 703.549-0813 - www.kiskadeeshop.com out in person that you really see the impact the exandria or to make a donation, contact Bill Rivers Mon-Sat 10-5 pm • Thurs. nights until 7 • Sunday 12-5 pm Miracle League has on everyone.” at [email protected] or visit As with every Miracle League game across the www.miracleleagueofalexandria.com.

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Department of Planning and Zoning The city wants to turn the Old Dominion Boat Club’s parking lot into Fitzgerald Square, which would offer ice skating in the winter. Public, Private Collide on Waterfront

From Page 1 ing the city manager to execute a five-year lease with CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Virtue Restaurant allowing the private business to 2011 PERSONAL AND BUSINESS dowless warehouse walls. Now, as the city’s contro- use public land in Wales Alley for tables and chairs. versial waterfront plan heads toward a final vote by The Alexandria Circuit Court ruled that the Boat Club PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE City Council members in December, the tension be- had a right to use the alley to get boats to their park- OCTOBER 5, 2011 tween public and private areas are at the center of ing lot. the debate. Some of that conflict may ignite next “It is not surprising that there are huge gaps in the Personal property taxes, decal fees and residential month, as a temporarily stalled court case gains new evidentiary record,” wrote visiting Circuit Court momentum. Judge John McGrath in one court document. “Keep parking fees, if applicable, must be paid no later than “All of the discussion has been about the private in mind that the deed which has given rise to this October 5, 2011, to avoid late payment penalty and realm,” said Planning Director Faroll Hamer during litigation was executed only months after George interest. Business property taxes must also be paid by a waterfront work group meeting this week. “But Washington had taken the oath of office as the first October 5, 2011. Please see the City’s webpage at alex- what really drove this plan was the public realm.” president of the United States and only four days andriava.gov/finance for more information. One of the most dramatic confrontations between before the storming of the Bastille.” the public and private realms is at the foot of King A City license decal and residential parking decal, if Street. City planners see the foot of King Street as THE CITY FILED an appeal and allowed the res- the centerpiece of the proposal now under consider- taurant to install tables and chairs despite the judge’s applicable, were mailed with the personal property tax ation, a new public space known as Fitzgerald ruling, arguing that the boat club can use the alley bills to most residents. The City license decal should be Square. The problem is that the land is privately before the restaurant opens and after it closes. The removed from the back of the bill and applied inside the owned by the Old Dominion Boat Club, which has boat club responded by filing contempt of court front windshield next to the vehicle inspection decal. resisted yielding its land so the city can have a park. motion, charging that the city has no right to block The residential parking decal should be applied to the The city and the boat club are currently engaged in the pubic alley for the private use of the restaurant. driver’s side rear bumper. a legal dispute that has been put on hold until the The boat club and the city agreed to take the lawsuit beginning of October to give the parties an opportu- off the docket until the end of September. If no agree- Pay by credit card or eCheck on the City’s web site at nity to come to some kind of settlement. ment is reached by the beginning of October, a Cir- “The discussions aren’t gridlocked, but an agree- cuit Court judge will consider the boat club’s charge alexandriava.gov/payments, in person at City Hall or at ment is also not imminent,” said City Attorney James that the tables and chairs currently in Wales Alley any SunTrust Bank Branch located in the City. Banks Wednesday morning. “I’m hopeful we can are a violation of the judge’s ruling. Personal property tax payments can also be mailed to come to some kind of agreement.” “We’re still hopeful that we can come to a global City of Alexandria, PO Box 34710, Alexandria, VA settlement that would involve all these issues, in- 22334-0710. Business property tax payments can be AT ISSUE is one of the most valuable spots of real cluding the fate of the parking lot,” said Banks. “This mailed to City of Alexandria, PO Box 34901, Alexandria, estate in Old Town — the foot of King Street. Rec- has gone on for a long time, but I feel that it is my ommendation 3.69 of the small-area plan under con- charge to come to some kind of resolution while I VA 22334-0901. Payments can also be made with cash sideration suggests the city should “create a new am the city attorney — either through a settlement only at approximately 71 Global Express Cash Payment public park/plaza where the ODBC parking lot cur- or some kind of court ruling.” Centers conveniently located throughout Northern rently exists.” Over the summer Banks raised the If the city is unsuccessful in negotiating an agree- Virginia. For a complete list of the available cash pay- specter of eminent domain as a way to take some of ment that gives public access to the boat club’s pri- ment centers, including Shoppers Food and Pharmacy the boat club’s property, a proposition that would vate parking lot at the foot of King Street, a major Stores, please visit the City’s website at involve taxpayers shelling over fair market value as part of the plan would be put in jeopardy. The most determined by a court. recent version of the small-area plan includes lan- alexandriava.gov/payments. “Sooner or later, you’ll have to vote on this,” former guage suggesting that the “optimal design” for Old Town Civic Association President Townsend Van Fitzgerald Park might not be possible and that an For vehicle assessment questions or to receive a tax bill, Fleet told City Council members at Saturday’s pub- “interim agreement” would improve public access please email [email protected] or call lic hearing. “And then everyone will know exactly while the city waited to get access to the boat club’s Personal Property at 703.746.3901, option 4. For busi- who supports the taking of land through eminent private land. ness assessment questions or to receive a tax bill, domain.” “I think it’s really time to move on,” said Bert Ely, please email [email protected] or call The legal dispute between the Boat Club and the a boat club member who is also part of the water- Business Tax at 703.746.3903, option 2. For payment city dates back more than 30 years, although recent front work group. “We need to start thinking about a years have seen a flurry of action. Last summer, the Plan B.” questions, please email [email protected] or Boat Club filed a new lawsuit against the city after call the Treasury Division at 703.746.3902. council members approved an ordinance authoriz- See Waterfront, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 7 Business Business Matters Alexandria Teaism Party The original Boston Tea Party was prompted by taxes, but the new Teaism may prompt a revolt on another issue — parking. Pampering Last weekend, Alexandria City Council members considered a special-use permit for the fast-casual restaurant known as Teasim. The locally owned chain already has three locations in the Dis- trict of Columbia, and now the fourth location will be in North Providers Old Town. Council members approved a special-use permit for the restaurant and retailer to open in an old sushi restaurant that’s been vacant for two years. Circe Salon says “It’s exactly the right kind of image for North Old Town,” said Councilman Rob Krupicka. “It attracts a clientele that is more ‘thanks’ to breast predisposed to walking and biking and using transit than maybe cancer technicians. other uses would.” City code requires the one parking space for every four restaurant seats, which means it should have 50 off-street parking spaces. By Jeanne Theismann Although the Saul Center, where the restaurant will be located Gazette Packet next to the Trader Joe’s, will offer 37 spaces. As a result, Teaism requested a 13-space parking reduction. Council members granted llen Vlasak and her husband the request over concerns raised by neighborhood residents. Richard may be new to the “Parking in this area is already almost impossible,” said Nancy area, but they haven’t wasted Kincaid, who lives nearby Alexandria House. “We welcome an- E any time giving back to a seg- other restaurant in the area, but think that parking needs to be ment of the community they feel pas- provided.” sionately about. “I am a two-time breast cancer survi- Going Green vor,” Ellen Vlasak said at a reception held Sept. 16 at their Old Town Salon Is your favorite coffeehouse a green business? What about the Circe. “I can appreciate the care that used bookstore where you find dog-eared copies of books about was provided to me during my illness Alexandria’s history? Before the end of the year, Alexandria shop- and wanted to say ‘thank you’ to those pers may have a better idea of which businesses can document in that profession and give something environmentally sustainable practices such as recycling or using back.” alternative sources of energy. The Vlasaks partnered with Dr. David Next week at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Associa- Weintritt, a breast cancer specialist at tion annual meeting, city leaders will be unveiling the Alexan- Inova Mount Vernon and Inova Alex- dria Green Business Initiative. The program is a joint effort of the andria, to provide an evening of com- ACVA, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria plimentary spa services to the mam- Michele Storms, of the Association of Alexandria Economic Development Partnership. mography technicians who are usually Radiologists, gets her hair styled by Tanisha Logan at “It’ll give these businesses an edge,” said Peter Pennington, overlooked in the breast cancer aware- Circe Salon. chairman of the Environmental Policy Commission. “Lots of people ness cycle of providers. want to stay in a green hotel or eat in the green restaurant.” “Patients don’t usually interact much with the “Zero or Stage 1 breast cancer is almost always mammo-techs,” Weintritt said, referring to the radi- 100 percent curable,” Weintritt said. “As technology The Late Shift ology technicians that perform the mammograms. and treatments evolve, basic mammograms are still “As doctors, we are the ones who get the tokens of the best way to detect breast cancer in the early The early bird may get the worm, but the late farmers market appreciation so the Vlasaks and I wanted to pass that stages. Later stage cancers can still be cured but the shopper could be the beneficiary of momentum. appreciation on.” effort to get that same result is often much more Following Councilwoman Alicia Hughes request that city of- Mammography technicians from throughout the difficult than those found earlier.” ficials investigate later hours for America’s oldest continuously area were invited to indulge themselves in compli- For three hours, the radiology technicians enjoyed operating farmers market, two farmers took a break from selling mentary services ranging from manicures to mas- the pampering of the Circe Salon and Spa staff, along produce in the square to testify inside City Hall. Although the sages and everything in between. with champagne and light fare provided by Weintritt farmers said that some customers are on the scene waiting for “It’s good for the business community to show sup- and his staff. the market to open, many more are turned away because the city port for the disease,” Ellen Vlasak said. “These “We were happy to be on board with this when Dr. forces the market to shut down by 11:30 a.m. women work behind the scenes and this is a way to Weintritt approached us,” Ellen Vlasak said. It’s a nice “They would like to have the market extended another hour connect the radiology staff with our staff.” way to say ‘thanks’ to some important people and until 12 o’clock,” said Aida Ashton. “A lot of them have trouble Weintriitt, considered a leading specialist on breast hopefully introduce ourselves to the community as a getting here before 11, and when they do we kind of have to kick cancer, noted the crucial role mammography tech- new business.” them out so we can pack up and get off the square by 11:30 a.m.” nicians play in the fight against breast cancer. City officials are investigating the possibility of opening the market one hour later so it could stay open until 12:30 p.m. Photos by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Waterfront Dog As the city’s waterfront small-area plan heads toward a final City Council vote in December, business organizations are lining up behind the plan. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association have long supported the proposal. Now another group has stepped forward to offer support. “Up until this point, this was not a hunt we had a dog in, said Eric Nelson, president of the Del Ray Business Association. “But we realized the waterfront should be an asset for everyone in the city.” Circe Salon owners Richard and Ellen — Michael Lee Pope Vlasak join Dr. David Weintritt Sept. 16 at Mammography technician Henrietta Mack, an appreciation event for breast cancer right, gets treated to a manicure by Karen care technicians. Ellen Vlasak is a two- Flores at Circe Salon Sept. 16. time breast cancer survivor.

8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Taking on the Battle against Women’s Cancers From Page 1 saw in her doctors’ eyes. “All the doctors always looked so sad Photo by Jeanne Theism whenever I came in,” Vaughn said. “I was the one trying to cheer them up. But then one day, I walked in and they were all just staring at me. The cancer cells were all gone. They said it was a miracle.” Today, what was supposed to be a death sentence for Vaughn has given ann/Gazette Packet her a passion — raising awareness about the disease and educating women on the importance of proper screening and health care. “Information and knowledge are very powerful,” said Vaughn, who has joined several other Alexandria women and businesses to promote the Felicia Vaughn at the George Mason National Race to End Women’s Can- branch post office in Alexandria. cer Nov. 6 in Washington. “Even if you’ve never had the disease, we’re all in port of the women business owners in Al- Ovarian cancer survivor Jennie McGihon, third from left, with members this together to encourage each other to get exandria who are coming together for this of the National Race to End Women’s Cancer organizing team at Jennie’s exams and empower each other with infor- event and to support the race in Novem- 35th birthday bash and fundraiser in Alexandria in July. mation.” ber.” One of those women is 35-year-old Jennie Proceeds from Rock, Paper, Cocktails! will real difference in the fight against these dev- daughter doctors told her she would never McGihon, a two-year survivor of both Stage help raise awareness and support research astating - and often not talked about - be- have. “When you go through something like 3 ovarian cancer and Stage 1 uterine can- funding to fight reproductive cancers low-the-belt cancers,” McGihon said. “More this it changes everything. I was 24-years cer and the founder of Rock, Paper, Cock- through the Ovarian Cancer National Alli- than 88,000 women annually are affected old and still walking with the devil at that tails!, a fundraising event to be held Sept. ance. The evening of shopping and cock- by reproductive cancers, including ovarian, time. But God healed me and now nothing 26 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. tails will include a silent auction and raffle uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar, and we moves me.” “This is our third year for the event,” said drawing featuring a variety of items from want to raise awareness and do for these Vaughn is excited at the opportunity to McGihon, who is the national spokesper- Alexandria boutiques and salons. cancers what Komen has done for breast help other women through her participa- son for November’s race. “I am truly grate- “This kind of passion and commitment cancer.” tion in the upcoming events. ful for the incredible generosity and sup- from women working together can make a Alexandria businesses participating in “We’re all sisters in this fight,” Vaughn both Rock, Paper, Cocktails! and the race said. “And what do you do with your sister? promotion include Hysteria, Shoe Hive, Ra- You walk with her and uplift her. And until diance, Diva Boutique, Bishop Boutique, the end, you hold her hand and never, ever Zoe, Lou Lou and Radiance Day Spa. let go.” As for Vaughn, she remembers every day Ticket information for Rock, Paper, Cock- what she was told more than two decades tails! is available for on Facebook and ago. Eventbrite. Advance purchase $25, at the door “I’m not supposed to be here,” said $40. For more information, contact Jennie Vaughn, who is married with a 14-year old McGihon at [email protected] Getting Back to Business Sept. 23 silent auction to support breast cancer fund.

omen Mean Business will between the City of Alexandria and Wonce again host the Silent Inova Alexandria Hospital which will Auction Event Sept. 23 from pay for surgical and anesthesiology ex- 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and penses at the Medicaid rate for women Student Leaders Recognized Local Volunteers of Suites in Old Town to benefit who are uninsured and have no means America Chesapeake Alexandria’s Breast Cancer Surgical by which to pay for breast cancer sur- Action Team captains joined major leaguer Alex Cora of the Wash- Fund and the Walk to Fight Breast Can- gery (lumpectomies and mastectomies). ington Nationals and Volunteers of America CEO Mike King on the cer. “This is not a structured evening,” field of the Nationals stadium to be recognized for their volunteer Founded 11 years ago by Donna said WMB president Mary Breiner. “We service. Ryan Brackett, David Budway and William Hathaway repre- Udvari of Burke and Herbert Bank, want people to know they can come sented the Action Team from St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Donna McIntyre of Today’s Cargo and right after work and relax and have a Alexandria; Annie Budway and Sam Hall represented the Action Rose Gentile of Gentile Financial Group, glass of wine while they do their bid- Team from H-B Woodlawn in Arlington; and Peter Janetos repre- Women Mean Business has raised more ding. It’s very casual and lots of fun.” sented the Action Team from Washington-Lee High School in Arling- than $82,500 for the Walk Fund through To RSVP or for more information on the ton. Each was given a certificate in recognition of their commitment an annual silent auction. This year’s pro- Silent Auction to benefit the Breast Cancer to volunteering and their efforts to encourage other high school ceeds will also benefit the new Surgical Surgical Fund, visit www.women students to get involved in their communities. Above are Annie Fund. meanbusiness.info or contact Donna Udvari Budway, Will Hathaway, Sam Hall, Peter Janetos, Mike King (Volun- The Surgical Fund was created last at 703-660-0674. teers of America CEO), Ryan Brackett and David Budway. year as a public/private partnership — Jeanne Theismann www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

www.AlexandriaGazette.com Newspaper of Alexandria Coming Full Circle @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly By Katharine Medina, CAPS newspaper delivered both to move about their to homes and businesses. Executive Director 1606 King Street home more safely. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Rebuilding Together Alexandria Happy to still be living in Free digital edition delivered to the same house in which your email box Email name, mailing & email address to n 1972, Carolyn and Malachi* moved from they raised a family, one of [email protected]. South Boston, Va. into their Waverly Tay- Carolyn’s fondest memo- I NEWS DEPARTMENT: lor neighborhood home and never looked ries of her home includes a To discuss ideas and concerns, back. Paying less than $20,000, they moved Thanksgiving Day wedding Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: their three teenage sons and an infant boy into many years ago of a son [email protected] the two-story row home. “Back then, it was and his bride. And though that son has remar- Steven Mauren easy to find jobs in the area, unlike today,” re- ried after 18 years of marriage and two chil- Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] members Malachi. Until re- dren, all of Carolyn and Malachi’s sons, daugh- Michael Lee Pope Commentary tiring in 2008, Carolyn ters in law, and grandchildren come together Reporter, 703-615-0960 worked at the Bureau of [email protected] still as a family every Thanksgiving Day where @MichaelLeePope Photo by Engraving and Printing. they have celebrated the holiday for the past Steve Hibbard Malachi held several jobs as a truck driver and 39 years. Rebuilding Together Alexandria is an Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 construction worker. award winning, non-profit organization dedi- [email protected] Jon Roetman Michael McMorrowMichael Like Carolyn and Malachi were when they cated to repairing and revitalizing homes for Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 moved in, the neighborhood was full of young homeowners in need, including elderly, dis- [email protected] people, and everyone helped each other with abled, military veterans and families. Over the @jonroetman house and yard work, even if it meant rebuild- last 25 years, RTA has received support and ADVERTISING: ing porch steps. “Things change so fast on you, To place an advertisement, call the ad donations from thousands of volunteers and department between 9 a.m. and you kind of lose sight of yourself,” recalls groups to provide the free home repairs. To 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Carolyn. date, in-kind donations of labor and materials Display ads 703-778-9410 Today, there are many more elderly residents, have resulted in $5.5 million worth of value Classified ads 703-778-9411

/Gazette Packet Employment ads 703-778-9413 many of whom cannot maintain their own on more than 1,400 properties. If you’d like to e-mail: [email protected] homes. But thanks to some help from volun- volunteer or donate, visit Julie Ferrill teers with Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org or call 703- Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 nonprofit that works to preserve affordable 836-1021. [email protected] home ownership, Carolyn’s house has gotten So that Rebuilding Together Alexandria can Jane Hughes Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 much-needed improvements, making it easier serve more in-need residents and cover the [email protected] for them to age in place. Volunteers replaced expenses of repairs, our Rock the Ante annual Tara Lloyd Snapshot countertops and flooring, installed handrails, fundraiser will be held Sept 24. Tickets are still Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 [email protected] The Downtown Baptist Church, fixed doors and doorbells, replaced lights, and available. Andrea Smith 212 S. Washington Street. weatherized. Because of health issues, a new * It is Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s policy to not Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 chair lift was also installed that allows them disclose full names. [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising Letters to the Editor 703-778-9413 [email protected] test results are reflective of family therefore does not need to be on a Please, let the horrible event In Support of Photography: involvement. Either a family is in- physical leash. Others ignore the that occurred in Old Town be a Louise Krafft volved in their child’s education — physical aspect of the law and wake up call to all dog owners in Teachers Art/Design: or they’re not. So the question be- think an electronic leash (a shock the city. Leash your dog. For all of Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John To the Editor: Heinly, John Smith comes — what do we do about collar) is acceptable. us, if you see a dog without a Production Manager: Like everyone else, I’ve recently family involvement? How can we Both instances (no leash or a leash, tell the owner they are Jean Card become aware of the 2010-11 SOL put our emphasis there? shock collar) are not only against breaking the law, endangering you Editor Emeritus: Mary Anne Weber scores at Jefferson-Houston — and Let’s not blame the teachers. the law, but are also inviting a bad and their dog, and call animal con- I must say, I’m shocked. They are doing a heck of a job! situation. An off leash dog, no trol to report an off leash dog. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 I have two children at the school Circulation Manager: matter how well behaved is a The dog that was attacked was Ann Oliver for the second year in a row. Last Tina Games threat to everyone on the street able to escape death likely in part [email protected] year, my daughter (who was in Alexandria and themselves. As well as humans because of its breed: greyhounds CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, third grade) scored “Pass/Ad- Proud Jefferson-Houston Parent think we know dogs, we will never can go from 0 to 45 mph in three L.L.C. vanced” in all four SOL categories, Peter Labovitz be able to fully understand how strides. If this attack had happened President/CEO just shy of perfect in reading (she they think or what may set them to another breed, the victim may Mary Kimm missed one question). And my son, Danger of off or spook them. not have been so lucky. I don’t even Publisher/Chief Operating Officer who was a sixth grader last year, 703-778-9433 Off Leash Dogs Shock collars will not prevent a want to think of what would have [email protected] comfortably passed all three of his determined dog from going after happened if it were a child that @MaryKimm SOL tests. To the Editor: something it wants, whether that had been attacked. Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President So how could it be that my two Recently a dog was viciously at- is another dog, or as I recently [email protected] kids did this well — and the tacked in Old Town by an off-leash witnessed, a squirrel. The other Andrew Magoun Wesley DeBrosse school, as a whole, did so poorly? dog. Thankfully the victim was day two golden retrievers, both Alexandria Controller In my experience, the teachers able to escape with his life, but not theoretically under their owner’s Debbie Funk at Jefferson-Houston are top- before sustaining life-threatening National Sales, 703-778-9444 control via a shock collar, took off [email protected] notch. I attended many field trips wounds that required multiple No to Five in an instant and chased a squir- Jeanne Theismann and visited various classrooms last surgeries and thousands of dollars rel a good 20 yards. The owner Special Assistant to the Publisher More BRACS 703-778-9436 year. I’m not convinced that it’s a of medical bills. had no chance to shock the dogs [email protected] teaching issue. I believe that the This horrible incident could to get them to stop and had to To the Editor: @TheismannMedia issue lies outside the school. It’s likely have been avoided if the at- chase after them. In this instance Last week the Beauregard Cor- A Connection Newspaper the lack of family involvement. tacker was on a physical leash, as it was just a squirrel that was put ridor Stakeholders Group meeting The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. Based on conversations that I’ve required by city ordinance. Unfor- in danger. It could have been at Goodwin House took a vote on Any owners or occupants of premises that do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher had with Jefferson-Houston fami- tunately, too many people think someone’s dog, or worse yet, child. whether to give the five parcels by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to [email protected], and the lies who are fully engaged with the the law does not apply to them or Shock collars are no substitute for involved in a proposed develop distributor will be notified to discontinue service. education of their children — SOL that their dog is “special” and a physical leash. See Letters, Page 11 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion More ACPS Students Prepare for College by Taking SAT By Dr. Morton Sherman ing high levels Story — the future for ACPS stu- cent and the nation’s 45 percent. pared to the state and the nation) Superintendent of Schools of achieve- dents. ❖ More ACPS students taking for ACPS students ranked in the ment. Last Our SAT scores tell yet another the SAT were from families with top tenth of their class finds our ur story continues … year, 756 stu- story. SAT scores reported today incomes below $30,000 (23 per- students above average in Math last month we dents took for the 430 ACPS graduating se- cent) than was the case for Vir- (606) but slightly below average Oshared the Math 1,541 AP tests, niors who took the SAT any time ginia (14 percent) and the nation in Reading (575) and Writing Story, the Language an increase of during their high school years, rep- (21 percent). (572). Arts Story, and the Next Story 21 percent resent 64 percent of those matricu- ❖ The percent of ACPS test tak- ❖ College Board states … .more based on the SOL results and T.C. from the 2010 lating as a senior in June 2011. ers with a first language other than than half of all high schools expe- Williams High School transforma- total and This is an increase of 77 students English was 21 percent, which was rience mean score changes of at tion from the qualifying scores increased by 60 from the 2010 total and the good far higher than Virginia’s 7 percent least 10 points up or down from Commentary 2010-2011 percent to 860. Additionally, ACPS news is that is the largest number or the nation’s 12 percent. That 21 one year to the next, with ACPS school year. eighth-graders had the highest- of SAT test-takers in the past eight percent figure is up from the 14 test takers experiencing a six point Now, we can ever participation and achieve- years. Therefore more ACPS stu- percent of just two years ago. Iden- decline from 2010. add to our story the 2011 SAT facts ment rates in Algebra with 44 per- dents are taking the SAT and tical to last year, only 59 percent We are confident that our re- for Alexandria City Public Schools. cent participation and over 95 per- thinking about and preparing to of ACPS students reported “En- newed focus on reading, the new As we shared with the commu- cent passing. go to college. The average SAT glish only” as their first languages curriculum based on analytical nity in August with the release of Finally 100 percent of eight- scores for ACPS in 2011 were: as compared to 84 percent for Vir- thinking, and increased student state assessment scores, ACPS stu- graders taking Geometry passed ❖ 477 – Reading ginia and 73 percent for the na- participation in AP, Algebra, and dents made tremendous gains last the SOL. The increase in partici- ❖ 473 – Math tion. The 59 percent figure ties Geometry courses will yield in- year including an increased par- pation and achievement in these ❖ 469 – Writing 2010 as the smallest percentage of creased SAT scores for our stu- ticipation in Advanced Placement courses position future ACPS jun- Here’s more you should know: students in the past six years who dents in the future. ACPS will pub- (AP) courses which has grown iors and seniors to become higher ❖ The percentage of ACPS mi- indicated “English only” as their lish a full SAT report with addi- from 26 percent to 35 percent over achieving SAT test takers as well. nority test takers was 72 percent first language. tional analysis and information the last three years while sustain- This too will be a facet of the Next as compared to Virginia’s 40 per- ❖ The average SAT scores (com- later in the fall. Letters

From Page 10 makes it clear that the time has form a judgment with respect to the proposal to remove trees and Speed Transit Corridor Work ment plan the additional densi- come for the City staff to stop try- the other planning elements in the widen Beauregard Street. As our Group or the Transportation Com- ties the land owners have re- ing to foist the equivalent of five proposal. In other words, the discussion highlighted, the mem- mission said that the staff report quested or whether to hold them more BRACs on the West End and Commission said it could not ex- bers of the Planning Commission provided to us for consideration at to their current development begin talking to landowners with press any opinion with respect to who were not part of the High our hearing did not give us enough rights. in the parameters of their existing See Letters, Page 12 The result was strongly to de- rights. nying any new densities. Many of those in favor of more density Jack Sullivan were developer representatives Alexandria and consultants who have a clear financial interest, are not neighbors, and perhaps do not even live Incomplete in Alexandria. Reporting The message is clear: West End residents do not want the func- To the Editor: tional equivalent of five more Your article concerning the pro- BRACs built in our posed transit lane on Beauregard neighborhoodS. City Council Street seriously misstated the po- should heed this resident senti- sition taken by the Alexandria ment and instruct City staff to: Planning Commission on the pro- 1. Work with the land owners posal and causes me to wonder west of I-395 within the param- what sources were used by your eters of the current West Alexan- reporter. The article claims that dria Small Area Plan which is still “the proposal to widen Beauregard fully extant and the in-force sec- Street to accommodate a transit tion of the Master Plan. corridor has received the support 2. Work with the landowners of ... the Planning Commission.” east of I-395 within the param- It goes on to say that “the Plan- eters of the current Seminary Hill/ ning Commission recommended Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan widening the street to make room which likewise is still in force. for the dedicated lane and pedes- 3. Make affordable housing the trian improvements.” Neither of first priority in negotiations with these statements is correct as those landowners and render other so- who participated in our public called “amenities” subordinate to hearing would know. Instead, the ensuring onsite affordable hous- Commission unanimously adopted ing. a motion that (a) affirmed our 4. Ensure that affected neigh- prior support for transit corridor bors and tenants are kept fully in- C as outlined in the Transportation formed of any direct negotiations Master Plan, (b) supported imple- between City staff and the devel- mentation of bus rapid transit in opers, including giving them a dedicated lanes in corridor C (in- place at the table, when they have cluding Beauregard Street), and an obvious “need to know.” (c) indicated the Commission The stakeholder vote last week lacked sufficient information to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 11 Letters

From Page 11 information to support the City staff’s pro- Where Are posals to dramatically alter Beauregard Theatre-Goers? Planning Ahead: A Crystal Ball? Street beyond the establishment of BRT By Barbara S. Anderson, Esq. operating in dedicated lanes. In fact, some To the Editor: In Virginia you of us expressed great concern about the loss I am writing as the producing artistic di- President, Senior Services can appoint some- of trees and the lack of notice to the gen- rector of MetroStage. We recently opened of Alexandria one to serve as your eral public about the consequences of the our season with John Patrick Shanley’s play agent under Ad- proposed action. It’s a shame your article “Savage in Limbo.” It has had terrific re- y crystal ball doesn’t show me vance Medical Di- omitted the key issues and views we dis- views. DCTheatreScene said that “once in a clear path for the future, no rectives to carry out a while all of the stars align to create a M cussed at our hearing. matter how much I wish it. your wishes and act magical theatre event” and that it is “an After working with hundreds of families in your best interest Eric R. Wagner early frontrunner for the year’s best cast.” over the last 20 years it is clear that we if your physician de- The author is a member of MDTheatreGuide gave it 5 stars and said all need to plan for the unexpected. We termines you cannot make decisions the Alexandria Planning Commission. Helen Hayes Award-winning actor buy medical, yourself. In that same document you can “Natascia Diaz practically ignites the stage Commentary homeowners, auto express to friends, family and care pro- as Denise Savage.” The Gazette’s own and life insurance viders what kind of care you want. Simi- Take Advantage Jeanne Theismann describes “mesmerizing because we under- larly, you can appoint an agent to handle performances” and the “exceptional acting stand the potential for problems and we your financial affairs under a General Of Health Fair of the superb cast.” “Savage in Limbo” is an don’t want to risk the financial costs. Durable Financial Power of Attorney. To The Editor: amazing play by John Patrick Shanley — There’s one other area that deserves There are a number of sources for The Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alex- maybe not a household name but you surely insurance: planning for your own inca- these forms, but an estate planning or andria will be holding a free Wellness have heard of the film Moonstruck with pacity. This doesn’t just apply to seniors. elder law attorney can help you prepare Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 Olympia Dukakis and Cher some years ago. A competitive athlete I know recently an individual plan that meets your needs a.m.- 2 p.m., at 301 South Alfred Street in When we are not producing musicals this learned of a significant arterial blockage and those of your family, and will rec- the multipurpose room in the lower level. is exactly the kind of play we love to intro- requiring surgery. Her first call after ognize planning issues you may not con- Free mini lectures, panel discussions, duce to our audiences. Not the usual famil- scheduling surgery and notifying family sider. It may cost you a little now but screenings, information, counseling and an iar fare, but challenging, and at the same was to an attorney to “get her affairs in the savings down the road may be sub- opportunity to “Ask the Doctor” those little time highly entertaining. “Savage” is a richly order” — a smart move. stantial and, like insurance, will bring questions we all seem to put off even if it’s layered play that addresses the questions What does it mean to “get your affairs you peace of mind when you peer into a question for a love one. Find the time to and concerns of our lives — we may not all in order”? Usually folks think of “estate your crystal ball! attend. Panel discussions will discuss living end up in a Bronx bar contemplating our planning” as having a will or trust to To learn more, come to Senior Citi- through chronic diseases: diabetes, hyper- lives, but we certainly wonder at times if transfer property upon death. That’s part zens Law Day Saturday, Oct. 15, , 8:30 tension, breast, prostate, lung and colon there is something more and how do we of the planning effort, to be sure, but am to noon, at First Baptist Church, cancers. Health and wellness screenings will find it. In the midst of these deeply probing those take care of your things. More im- 2932 King Street, Alexandria. This free include blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol/ questions, Shanley has created with great portant is to have documents in place event is presented by the Alexandria Bar glucose, vision and hearing, HIV/AIDS, love, humor and compassion, five charac- that enable someone to take care of you, Association and Senior Services of Al- adult/children dental, tissue/organ donor. ters you will never forget. while you are alive, in the event you can- exandria. Call 703-836-4414, ext 10, or Information on social services, mental There are empty seats at MetroStage not do so yourself because of an acci- click on www.seniorservicesalex.org for health counseling, reflexology, lupus foun- these days, and I wonder if people think it dent or illness, and to take care of the more information and to make reserva- dation, food preparation, self - defense, might be too depressing given these chal- people who depend upon you. tions. aerobic exercise and dance, chair massage lenging economic times. Some reviews have will also be available. used words like desperate lives, dreary routine, discouraging lives. Maybe this suggests Call to check the time of information you ing on Sept. 17. But there were plenty of hear what you are saying (based on hours that it is all gloom and doom on the stage. may be interested in by contacting Minis- voters on hand to watch the unofficial kick- of testimony), but we don’t have to listen Well, there is remarkable humor and wit try Director Darhly Jasper at 703-971-2428. off of the 2012 re-election campaign for to any of it. and clever exchanges thanks to this gifted seven seats on the City Council. And it triggers a third issue for voters to playwright. Yes, the questions and concerns Geri Baldwin Prior to that marathon session, residents consider: at the previous Council election, are deep and probing, but the interactions Alexandria thought the major 2012 election issue Alexandria voters rejected an all-Democrat among these five characters are witty, would be defeating any of the remaining slate and pushed for less unanimity and fiercely funny and brutally honest (all de- incumbents who had secretly supported the more diversity of opinions and picked two Waste of scriptions taken from reviews) and make creation of the BRAC building at I-395 and Republicans instead. But the two new Re- for a great theatrical experience. Seminary Road. The lynch pin for that was publicans marched in lock-step in their bi- Money I encourage every reader to come to the August 2008 letter, signed by all mem- partisan and unquestioning support. To the Editor: MetroStage and experience this level of the- bers then on the Council, emphasizing that Before the vote was even taken, it ap- I have to disagree with Vice Mayor Donley atre on our stage in what is essentially your there was “no need for community input.” peared that Council Member Rob Krupicka when he says that visitors who get on the own backyard. No need to travel to off But the scathing DOD Inspector General’s would be the spokesman for the group. Metro and want to go to Old Town, don’t Broadway shows in N.Y. to see this type of report and its factual documentation this Like an Olympic champion, full of self know where to go. I don’t know if Donley drama. This 130-seat theatre in an old ware- summer revealed all the ugly facts that were confidence and verbal dexterity, he skated rides the Metro as often as I do, but I can house is presenting work that this neigh- not disclosed to the public when the closed out on the thin ice, ready for his perfor- tell you the visitors do not have any prob- borhood should be proud to call its own. decision was made. mance. Unbeknownst to the major part of lems in knowing that the King Street Sta- Come see for yourself. I am tempted to of- The havoc and upheaval that full imple- the audience that did not represent the City tion will take them to Old Town. They even fer a money back guarantee! know enough where to wait for the free trol- mentation of BRAC will create, with traf- staff and officials or the developer, this ob- fic, transportation, gridlock, public safety viously had been a “done deal” long before ley that will take them directly down King Carolyn Griffin and security issues, plus the sheer costs to the meeting ever began. The eventual reso- Street. It is ridiculous in this economy to Producing Artistic Director of MetroStage the City that are not covered by the federal lution did not reflect any input from almost waste so much money on changing signs Alexandria whether it comes from our taxes, our Metro government, led in part to Saturday’s meet- three hours of testimony pointing out fatal fares, or the Northern Virginia Transporta- ing Agenda. It was coupled with a push for flaws in the draft plan. No changes, no tion Commission. And to think that in the Council Members a massive increase in the Beauregard modifications, no questions. In fact, so sure future the Council wants to add Del Ray to Corridor’s height and density — to replace were all seven of these members that the the Braddock Road Station and “Landmark” Not Listening the lost revenues to the City from the BRAC, result would be a foregone conclusion, they (a failing shopping mall) to the Van Dorn To the Editor: which pays no taxes to cover the additional had approved a City press release earlier Street Station. Where will this idiocy end? There were no marching bands filling the costs of police, fire and security. — was sent out before the meeting even air with catchy tunes, nor brightly colored But the Sept. 17 unanimous Council vote ended. It proclaimed this bold and “won- Florence Foelak balloons fluttering in the breeze, nor ba- on the Corridor C Transit Plan teed up the derful” decision, as surprised members of Alexandria bies waiting to be kissed by politicians at second major issue 2012 voters will now the 8-hour Alexandria City Council meet- weigh, based on the members’ response: We See Letters, Page 28 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Giving Back is our Gold Standard Change on Horizon for West End

From Page 5 creasing, and not in a linear fashion.” The coalition of developers has offered to pay for session with council members and planning commis- a $10 million for a new fire station at northwest cor- sioners is fire protection. Fire Chief Adam Thiel de- ner of Beauregard and Sanger. Currently, the city does livered a presentation outlining a shocking lack of not have a fire station west of Shirley Memorial High- preparedness on the West End. On several occasions, way, so the offer is welcomed by city officials con- the chief said, Arlington and Fairfax county firefighters cerned that the lack of preparedness could lead to arrived at the scene of fires and was completely fin- disaster. The developers have also offered to con- ished with the emergency before the Alexandria tribute 450 units of affordable housing units, al- firefighters could arrive on the scene. He added that though the proposals now under consideration would 48 high-rise buildings on the West End, and that the demolish 2,500 affordable housing units. B&C Jewelers joined the Independent Jewelers opening of the Washington Headquarters Service “What’s on the table now is more density than we could push response times back to 12 minutes. need in the corridor,” said West End resident Nancy Organization in our August Scrap Gold Fundraiser “We’re maxed out in terms of our ability to respond Jennings. “All it does is give these property owners to Benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. to emergencies,” said Thiel. “Call volumes are in- more value for their land.” The Money raised assures that St. Jude can continue to treat pediatric cancer patients regardless of Public, Private Collide on Waterfront their ability to pay.

From Page 7 ket. But the plan under consideration indicates that public desires are likely to be thwarted by private interests. THE FOOD COURT is another piece of the puzzle “The leaseholder has expressed interest in rede- B&C Jewelers for the waterfront plan that straddles the divide be- veloping the Food Court into two restaurants and is ♦ ♦ tween public and private. The city owns the land actively pursuing the restaurant option,” explains OPEN but leases the property to a private business, which Chapter Three of the plan. “A renovated or replaced M-F 10am - 6pm • Thur. 10am - 7pm operates a food court that has declined in recent years Food Court structure should be designed to actively • Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sundays by appointment as many vendors have closed shop. During a series engage with Torpedo Plaza and harbor activity, bet- of community meetings last year, members of the ter address the use conflicts and other design prob- 3652 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302 public expressed an interest in transforming the lems in Thompsons Alley, and generally maintain a Phone (703) 379-6010 building into a market hall similar to Eastern Mar- similar height and footprint as the current building.” www.bcjewelers.net

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Hometown Debut for ‘Wicked Autumn’

riends, family and Ffellow mystery Photos by writers gathered last week at O’Connell’s

Restaurant and Bar in Sandy Levitz Lunner Old Town to celebrate the debut of G.M. Malliet’s new series. Malliet signed copies of the first book in the series, “Wicked Au- tumn,” which features Max Tudor, a former MI5 /Gazette Packet agent turned Anglican priest. A number of the guests were members of The Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime, part Author G.M. Malliet shares a laugh with Alex- of a national organiza- andria resident Ellen Bonanno. tion that promotes the professional development and advancement Eileen M. McGervey, of women crime fiction owner of One More writers. Page Books in Ar- Malliet is a multi- lington, sold copies award winning author, of “Wicked Autumn including the Agatha “at the signing Award for 2008’s “Death party. She planned of a Cozy Writer.” to have the author — Sandy Levitz sign a few copies for Lunne the store.

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By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

othing is what it appears to be as Port City Playhouse opens its 34th Nseason with “The Actor’s Nightmare” and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You,” a pair of one- act comedies by the oft-times controversial Chris- topher Durang. Directed by notable actor Shawn g. Byers, the first act opens with “The Actor’s Nightmare,” a short comic play that finds accountant George Spelvin mysteriously backstage at a theater and mistaken for an actor’s understudy. Despite his protestations, he is forced to perform in a play for which he doesn’t know any of the lines. Amy Solo and Remy Brettell star Ric Andersen is terrific as the befuddled A scene from "The Actor's Nightmare," at Port City Playhouse. in “Sister Mary Explains It All.’’ Spelvin, who does his best to improvise a role that rotates between Prince Hamlet in “Ham- let,” Elyot in “Private Lives,” Willie in “Check- as a means to reveal to her the for the 1979 play, which sparked mate” and the doomed Sir Thomas Moore in “A deep, psychological scars her controversy and protests across the Man for All Seasons.” teachings have left on them. country for its stark criticism of Adding to the misunderstood mayhem is stage Solo is the unrelenting Sister Catholicism. Indeed, the subject manager Meg (Larissa Norris), acting diva Sa- Mary, whose unwavering dogma matter and dialogue will be offen- rah Siddons (Amy Solo), actress Ellen Terry slips deeper and deeper into psy- sive and disturbing to some but for (Aimee Meher-Homji), and actor Henry Irving chotic territory, leaving terror once those who prefer the darker side (Jason Wonacott), all of whom carry on despite again in the eyes of her students. of theater, the acting in ‘‘Sister Spelvin’s cries for help. In ‘‘Sister Mary,’’ Andersen plays Mary’’ is notable. The talented cast is charming and the play an the troubled alcoholic Aloysius. “The Actor’s Nightmare” and unlikely precursor of the darker and more con- Others in the cast include Amiee “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It troversial “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All Meher-Homji as the emotionally All for You” runs through Oct. 2 at For You” that follows in act two. wounded Diane, who threatens Port City Playhouse. PCP performs The play opens with Sister Mary explaining to Sister’s life, Larrissa Norris as the at The LAB at Convergence, lo- Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet the audience her interpretation of the tenets of unwed mother, Jason Wonacott as cated at 1819 N. Quaker Lane. For Alexandria residents Ric Andersen, left, and Catholicism. Assisted by her favorite student, 7- a soft-spoken gay man, and Remy tickets or more information, call Shawn g. Byers celebrate opening night at year-old Thomas, Sister Mary is interrupted Brettell as young Thomas. 703-838-2880 or visit Port City Playhouse Sept. 16. Andersen when a group of her now-grown former students Durang, who was raised a Ro- www.portcityplayhouse.com. appears in the pair of one-act Christopher returns to perform a mock Christmas pageant man Catholic, won an Obie Award Durang plays directed by Byers. LTA Open House

Backstage Pass: Eleanor Morrison, a 15-year-old sophomore at Bishop Ireton, shows off her pur- chases at the Little Theatre of Alexandria costume sale Sept. 10. Crowds from throughout the area de- scended on the theatre for its yearly open house, which included backstage tours, refreshments and a costume sale featuring wardrobe items from past productions. “It’s sad we have to part with so many wonder- Photo courtesy of LTA ful pieces,” said costume chair Annie MEET THE CAST — The cast of “Rabbit Hole” participates in a Talk Back with Vroom. “But we have audience members following the Sept. 16 performance at The Little Theatre of limited storage space Alexandria. Helping facilitate the discussion is Luana Bossolo, right, of the Ameri- so this is a fun way to can Psychological Association Practice Organization. About 60 audience mem- see items from our bers stayed for the discussion on coping with grief, a central theme of “Rabbit shows find new Hole.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs through Oct. 1. homes.” Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet www.thelittletheatre.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 21 Are You Ready For Some Football? What could be better than watching the game in a joint where the TVs are the size of pickups, the crowd is lively, B and the beer and Buffalo wings plentiful? With HD broad- casts and game day specials, it’s a wonder anyone goes to the stadium anymore (sorry, Dan). As a new season gets underway, The Wanderer is ready to tackle the city’s best sports bars for fans of all stripes. F

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RAMPARTS TAVERN AND GRILL B With 18 screens, you can binge on college and NFL games at Ramparts, one of the few bars in town that still maintains a designated smoking area. Weekends are packed and bulletin boards display the weekly football pools. “We have great football specials,” said bartender Gera Clark. “And don’t forget to mention the phenomenal service!” 1700 Fern Street, 703-998-6616 www.rampartstavern.com

C THE LIGHT HORSE RESTAURANT Don’t let the traditional street level dining room fool you. You won’t find a more local or boisterous crowd than the game day one upstairs at Light Horse. With pool tables, shuffleboard A BUGSY’S SPORTS BAR tables and dining options from tradi- Like the man himself, Bugsy’s is an original. NFL, tional pub fare to modern cuisine, Light NBA, MLB, NHL, Setanta, ESPN, Fox Sports – Horse is a popular gathering place and you name it, it’s here, along with memorabilia late night destination for Alexandria galore and some of the best pizza and wings in sports fans. town. Loyalties here are diverse and Giants fan 715 King Street, 703-549-0533 Greg Anderson (above right), watching Monday www.thelighthorserestaurant.com Night Football with ‘Skins fan Don Leaman, had no qualms about being identified as such. “Put it in bold,” he said. F ALLEY CAT 111 King Street, 703-683-0313 RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR www.bugsyspizza.com Already considered the best Steelers bar in the region, Alley Cat has added a designated Redskins Room for those D AMERICAN LEGION POST 24 days when the two teams are playing at the same time. With 14 TVs, If you are an active duty service member, veteran, or 14 draft lines plus game sound military family member, check out American Legion throughout the entire restaurant, this Post 24 on game day. Great crowd, camaraderie and is one indoor tailgate party you don’t wings and you can fill out an application to join. One want to miss. And unlike FedEx Field, of the few places left where smoking is permitted. 400 Cameron Street, 703-683-5564 plenty of free parking. 2 South Whiting Street, www.valegionpost24.org 703-461-0450 www.alleycatalexandria.com

JOE THEISMANN’S RESTAURANT E Thirty-seven years ago, a third string quarterback came to town, hung his name on a sign and opened one of the first sports bars in the area. Today, under the stewardship of Susan and Vernon Grandgeorge, Theismann’s sets the bar for sports fans, combining a G SOUTHSIDE 815 comfortable atmosphere with fresh A local favorite since 1993, Southside 815 serves up all day sports along cuisine and excellent service. TVs with heaping helpings of its celebrated southern cuisine. With NFL, NBA, NHL abound and there’s even a TV lineup in and MLB packages on 13 TVs throughout the restaurant, you won’t miss a the men’s room. minute of the action. Renowned viewing parties dominate the playoffs. 1800 Diagonal Road, 703-739-0777 815 South Washington Street, 703-836-6222 www.joetheismanns.com www.southside815.com

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Stages Art on the Avenue Art on the Avenue hosts four stages that are packed with entertainment throughout the day. Each stage has different performers scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Twin Stages at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Oxford Is Oct. 1 in Del Ray Avenues — two stages go continuously, while one stage has performers, the other stage has the next entertainment being he 16th annual Art on the contest complete the day’s pro- set up. Homegrown Stage in the parking lot at Mt. Vernon and TAvenue festival will take gram. Stewart Avenues — all performers on this stage are from the place Saturday, Oct. 1 Debuting this year is the Kids Art Del Ray area. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Korner, located on the field at Acoustic Stage at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Raymond Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. Mount Vernon Community Avenues — this stage features music at its best where individual artists perform playing their own music. The event is free and open to all. School. Local artists and non- Be sure to visit the Art on the Avenue Festival Store, across Held each fall on Mount Vernon profit groups will team up to give the street from the Twin Stages at 2308 Mt Vernon Avenue Avenue between Hume and young visitors a creative experi- (in front of the UPS Store) and take home your favorite Art Bellefonte Avenues, Art on the ence — creating a special work of on the Avenue musical artist’s CD. Avenue celebrates the diversity of art to take home, or participating Photo by Wayne Hulehan the Potomac West community. in a project that will go on display Last year’s Art on the Avenue in the Del Kids Activities Now in its 16th year, the event is in the neighborhood. Ray community. At Art on the Avenue, kids are encouraged not only to look entirely volunteer-run, with sup- Free DASH transportation will at all the artwork, but to create some of their own. Local art- port from the local business com- be provided from the Braddock 2011 TWIN STAGES ists and non-profit groups team up to provide a real creative munity. Road Metro Station to the festi- At the corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and East Oxford Avenues experience for young visitors, helping them create a special Art on the Avenue strives to re- work of art to take home, or participate in a project that will val. For more information, visit TIME ARTIST GENRE STAGE go on display in the neighborhood. flect the vibrant mix of the Del Ray www.artontheavenue.org. 10 a.m. Hokum Jazz w/Esther Haynes Jazz A KIDS ART KORNER will be on the field at Mt. Vernon 11 a.m. Mighty Spiritual Lights Gospel B community through the artists and 12 p.m. Irish Breakfast Band Irish A Community School right next to the Food Court. their work. Last year’s event drew Pie Baking Contest 1p.m. Seth Kibel and Bay Jazz Project B Entertainment is featured at the Kids Stage, located on the more than 50,000 people from 2-2:15 p.m. Welcome new businesses A east side of Mt. Vernon Avenue between Del Ray and Custis Art on the Avenue will host the Sixth 2:15 p.m. Folsom Prisoners, Country/Honky Tonk A Avenues, where kids get a chance to perform, or to watch as throughout the metropolitan Annual Pie-Baking Contest on Satur- 3 p.m. Deja Blues Band Blues B other kids put on magic shows, puppet shows and dance per- Washington area. day, Oct. 1, during the Festival. The 4 p.m. Joe Chiocca Band Classic Rock A formances. The multicultural arts and mu- homemade pies will be on display start- 5 p.m. Pasaporte Latino Latin B sic festival features more than 350 ing at noon next to the Festival Store 2011 HOMEGROWN STAGE 2011 ACOUSTIC STAGE (between Del Ray and Oxford Av- At the corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and East Raymond Avenues At the corner of Mt. Vernon and Raymond Avenues area artists and craftspeople sell- enues). Judging begins at 12:15 p.m. ing their original works, interna- Cash prizes are awarded in two divi- TIME ARTIST GENRE TIME ARTIST tional food, and three stages of live sions! However, everyone who enters 12-12:45 p.m. Next Doors Alternative 12 to 12:45 p.m. Michelle Swan 1 to1:45 p.m. The Reserves Alternative Pop 1 to 1:45 p.m. Janna Audey music. Free children’s craft activi- is a winner! After judging, pies will be available for $3 a slice with all pro- 2 to 2:45 p.m. Mars Rodeo Classic Rock 2 to 2:45 p.m. Bill Mansfield ties and entertainment, artists’ ceeds going to a local charity. 3 to 3:45 p.m. Judge Smith Pop Rock 3 to 3:45 p.m. Mike Elosh demonstrations and a pie-baking 4 to 5 p.m. Subtle Madness Rock 4 to 5 p.m. Billy Clements

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he Old Town TBoutique District, a co- operative association of 30 Alexandria boutique owners, is celebrating its anniversary by giving away more than $6,000 in gift cards and gifts from merchants during Fibre Space offers products and its Fourth Annual Scav- classes for current and future cus- enger Hunt Sept. 23- tomers that knit and crochet. 25. Subscribers to Bou- tique Buzz, the Boutique District’s e-mail newsletter, will receive Scaven- ger Hunt passports in their e-mail inbox. Passports can also be down- loaded from the Boutique District’s web site, www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com/scavengerhunt. When they visit participating stores, shoppers will show their passports to the merchants to receive free gifts they can use to build their own gift bags. Each store will offer free items that scavenger hunters can pick up and add to their collections. No purchase is necessary to receive the free gifts, but shoppers must have their passport. Shoppers can use their passports to collect stamps from each of the participating merchants and enter to win the prize draw- Special thanks to ing. You must get a stamp from each store to be eligible to win. The first place prize winner will receive $3,000 in gift cards — $100 from each participating merchant. Thirty second-place winners will each receive a $100 gift card from a participating merchant drawn at ran- dom. To qualify for the drawings, Coming shoppers must collect stamps from each of the 30 merchants between Friday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. This Fall, 25. No purchase is necessary to re- October 8–9 ceive a passport stamp.

Local Theatre

NOW THROUGH OCT. 2 “Macbeth.” Tickets are $45 to $55. Part of “Speak No More” — The Silent Shakespeare Festival. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Thursdays – Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. with some Sunday evenings 7:30 p.m. At Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. Call 800-494-8487 or www.synetictheater.org. NOW THROUGH OCT. 2 “Speak No More” – The Silent Shakespeare Festival. Tickets are $45-$55. “Macbeth,” “Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet.” At Synetic Theater at Crystal City. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Thursdays – Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. with some Sunday evenings 7:30 p.m. Box Office: 800-494-8487 or www.synetictheater.org. NOW THROUGH OCT. 2 Two Plays by Christopher Durang. “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You” and “The Actor’s Nightmare.” Presented by the Port City Playhouse. Performances on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 23-24, and Sept. 30-Oct. 1; Tuesday, Sept. 27; Visit and Sunday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. At westendartandwinefestival.com The LAB at Convergence, 1819 N. for more information Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Call 703- 838-2880 or visit “This publication was made possible through the support of the Alexandria Marketing Fund.” www.portcityplayhouse.com 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fine Arts

NOW THROUGH SEPT. 25 mental illness and Call 703-838-4565 or visit highlight the PHA’s www.torpedofactory.org. So Yoon Lym: The art exhibition. At the Dreamtime. Artist uses hair Target Gallery at the OCT. 8 TO 31 and braid styles to make Torpedo Factory Art Kimberley Bush, Ceramist. Sublime statement about immigration Center, 105 North 2D forms that focus on positive and and diversity. At the Target Union St., Alexandria. vibrant energy and combines Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Visit encaustic painting with horsehair or Art Center, 105 N. Union St., www.torpedofactory.org. raku decorating processes on handcut Alexandria. Visit ceramic panels. Artist’s reception is www.torpedofactory.org/ OCT. 6 TO NOV. 7 Saturday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. target. “Input Output” by At Gallery West, 1213 King St., NOW THROUGH OCT. 2 Jackie Hoysted. Alexandria. Visit www.gallery- Comprised of west.com or call 703-549-6006. Retakes and paintings, ceramic Transformations. Art from OCT. 20 TO DEC. 4 sculptures, and digital FRIDAY/OCT. 14 everyday life. At the Del Ray Artist Carol Reed. Carol Reed’s abstract works on photographs, Hoysted Get Sparked! 7 to 9 p.m. SPARK Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount leaves the distinction writers share aloud the inspiration Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit paper feature bold shapes, usually in charcoal or ink on paper, that dance alone or with similar of “what is the pieces that prompted the current www.TheDelRayArtisans.org original vs. what is gallery show’s art. Light snacks and “Suburbia.” A collection of shapes. Artist’s reception is Sunday, Oct. 23 from 4 Stoneware handpainted chrysan- to 6 p.m. Artist’s Gallery Talk on Sunday, Nov. 13 the copy” up to the refreshments, open to the public! impressionistic oil paintings by viewer. Meet the Donations accepted. Details: Parisa Tirnaz. At Gallery West, themum platter by Kim Ju of at 4 p.m. At the Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St., Alexandria. Visit www.nvfaa.org artist reception is www.TheDelRayArtisans.org 1213 King St., Old Town McLean. Thursday, Oct. 13 Alexandria. Visit www.gallery- from 6:30 to 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19 west.com or call 703-549-6006. NOW THROUGH OCT. 2 Studio 19, Alexandria. Call 703- Encaustic Demonstration is Saturday, Exploring Watercolor and the NOW THROUGH OCT. 3 Shades of Fall. At the Torpedo Factory Center’s 548-6288 or visit Nov. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. At the Art Figure. 2 to 5 p.m. Join local artist Scope Gallery. Hours are Monday through www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/ League Gallery at the Torpedo Diana Gamerman as she “Forgotton” and “Off Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Thursdays scope.htm Factory Art Center. demonstrates painting the figure in Season.” Works by until 9 p.m. At 105 North Union Street, ground watercolor. A short talk on different photographers Sandy LeBrun- floor Studio 19, Alexandria. Call Scope Gallery at OCT. 4 TO NOV. 7 FRIDAY/OCT. 7 types of watercolor paint, mediums, Evans and Eric Jonson. At 703-548-6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/ Photographer Michael Borek. Get Sparked! Show Opening. 7 to 10 paper and brushes will be followed Multiple Exposures Gallery, galleries/scope. “Effective Immediately.” Opening p.m. DRA and SPARK by a chance for participants to Suite 312, Torpedo Factory Art reception is Saturday, Oct. 8 from 3 (getsparked.org) embark on an experiment with these different Center. Call 703-683-2205. to 5 p.m. At the Multiple Exposures artistic journey that pushes materials as the group paints from a materials. At Morrison House, 116 NOW THROUGH OCT. 3 Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, boundaries. Experience a unique nude model. All supplies provided. South Alfred St., Alexandria. Visit Suite 312, 105 N. Union St., showcase of writing as inspiration, Register in advance: Red Dots: Drawings by Shanthi www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703- Alexandria. and artistic interpretations. Free. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ Chandrasekar. At the Art League 838-8000. Details: www.TheDelRayArtisans.org watercolor Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, Old THURSDAY/OCT. 6 OCT. 4 TO 30 Town Alexandria. Mask Making Workshop. 6 to 7 p.m. SATURDAY/OCT. 8 FRIDAY/OCT. 21 Scope Gallery’s Fall Forms. TUESDAY/OCT. 4 Free. Followed by lecture at 7 p.m. In Alexandria Arts Safari. Noon to 4 Students Get Sparked. 7 to 9 p.m. Features spooky shapes, scary connection with the Target Gallery’s p.m. Free. Hands-on arts and crafts Greenbriar East Elementary students “Drawing with Debris.” 6 to 8 p.m. function. The Scope Gallery hours are exhibition, Masks, the gallery and the activities for children. Children will showcase artwork inspired by Torpedo Factory artist Jackie Ehle Monday through Sunday from 10 Friends of the Torpedo Factory Art enjoy the Clay Experience, Arts Safari selected poets and writers. Kid- will perform a live sculpture a.m. to 6 p.m., open until 9 p.m. on Center are working with Partnership Painting, Fabric Collage, Origami Art, friendly opening, light refreshments, demonstration as she discusses the Thursdays. At the Scope Gallery at for a Healthier Alexandria (PHA) to Giant Paper-Mache Animal, and an art project to take home! Open to process and inspiration behind the Torpedo Factory art Center, 101 help raise awareness of the more. At the Torpedo Factory Art public. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org creating artwork from discarded North Union Street, ground floor importance of art as therapy for Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. or [email protected]. The Best in Family Dining We Welcome Autumn & You!

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SEPT. 18 TO NOV. 13 the great North Pole explorer. At the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. FRIDAY/SEPT. 30 Brit Wit. Sundays 5 to 6:30 p.m. Join Maryland Call 703-746-4356 or visit Dinner, Dance and Auction. 7 p.m. The Friends Public Television station’s Afternoon Tea lady www.alexblackhistory.org. of Rising Hope are celebrating the 50th Heather Sanderson, who will help you explore the Anniversary Twig Homes Tour. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Twig, the unique style of British comedy through hilarious of Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church. Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital, is short pieces that will remind you why laughter is Tickets are $100/person. To purchase tickets, visit having its 70th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes the best medicine. At the Little Theatre of www.risinghopeumc.org. Tour & Marketplace. Six private residences and Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria. Call 703- gardens in Old Town will be open to the general SEPT. 30, OCT. 1-2 683-5778 ext. 2. public. Tickets are $35/advance; $40/day of tour. Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. 6 to 9 p.m. THURSDAY/SEPT. 22 To purchase tickets online, visit www.thetwig.org. Sample wines from 16 Virginia wineries. Visitors Tickets may be purchased at The Ramsay House Scurlock: Negro Leagues. 7 p.m. Dwayne Sims learn about the successes and failures of our Visitors Center, 221 King Street and The Twig discusses his book at the Black History Museum, Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy live blues Thrift Shop, 106 North Columbus Street. 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. To RSVP, contact music, and meet “George and Martha Washington” Melissa Ferrick. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Audrey Davis at [email protected]. on the Mansion’s piazza. Tickets are $35/person Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit An Evening with General Edward Braddock. 7 and go on sale Sept. 1. At Historic Mount Vernon. www.birchmere.com. p.m. At The Lyceum Auditorium, 201 South Visit www.MountVernon.org. Belle View Annual Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Washington St., Alexandria. Performance tickets: DJ will provide Jazz music throughout the day. $12 per seat followed by A “Meet the Star” Food and refreshments. At 1204 Belle View Blvd., SATURDAY/OCT. 1 Reception (with cash wine bar). Reservations: Alexandria. Rain date is Oct. 1. Call 703-765-8775. Genealogist Char McCargo Bah. Free. 1 to 2:15 703-838-4994 (during business hours). Purchase Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Parking lot p.m.; and 2:30 to 4 p.m. A close look at Virginia’s tickets online through PayPal at: of Lincolnia United Methodist Church, 6335 Little genealogical documents. Learn the keys to www.generalbraddockinterview.com River Turnpike at Lincoln Avenue, Alexandria. uncovering your family history. Bah will conduct “Old Blue Eyes.” 1:30 p.m. Free. The spirit of Las Rain date Oct. 1. Info: 703-354-5176 or free lectures on tracing family roots at the Special Vegas in the form of Steve Flynn as he sings the [email protected]. See Collections Branch of the Alexandria Library. songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. At the www.lincolniaumc.org. Sponsored by the Friends of Local History. Space is Hermitage in the auditorium. Museum Day. Three Alexandria museums are limited. At Alexandria Library, 717 Queen St., Young at Art Reception. 5 to 7 p.m. Recognizing participating in the Smithsonian’s Museum Day. Alexandria. Call 703-746-1706. the work of artists over age 55. Sponsored by On that day, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria Sacramento Yard Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UCM’s Senior Services of Alexandria and the Goodwin Archaeology Museum, and the Stabler-Leadbeater Sacramento Neighborhood Center will hold a House. At the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Apothecary Museum will be offering free SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 community yard sale at 8792-E Sacramento Dr., St., Alexandria. Call 703-836-4414, ext. 10 admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day American Balalaika Symphony. 8 p.m. Alexandria. Donations of $15 are being accepted FRIDAY/SEPT. 23 Ticket which is available to download at Tickets are $20/advance; $25/door. Scored for for table reservations to display items for sale. To www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who Hydroplanes Racing Exhibition. 11 a.m. to 1 the Screen – Movie Music from the U.S. and reserve a table, call 703-619-2964. present the official pass will gain free admission Civil War Defenses Bus Tour. p.m. The Air National Guard hydroplanes will USSR. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for two people to participating museums and return to the Potomac River’s National Harbor East Hall and Arts Center, 3001 Beauregard St., The Friends of Fort Ward will sponsor a guided cultural venues. Pier for an exhibition to preview The President’s Alexandria. Visit www.nvcc.edu/ bus tour on the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Explore the Cup/Air National Guard Series H1 unlimited schlesingercenter. The tour will be led by military historian Dale exciting world with some favorite stories and racing. The event features the Valken.com, Floyd, who has specialized in military fortifications songs. For ages 2 and under. At Hooray for Books! International Equine Conference. Presenters Graham Trucking, 88 Degree Men and Oh Boy! and 19th-century military history. The bus will 1555 King St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-4092 or include Congressional and state lawmakers, Oberto teams. Visit www.h1unlimited .com. depart from Fort Ward Museum, 4301 West visit www.hooray4books.com. equine cruelty investigators, wildlife scientists, Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Explore the Braddock Road, at 8 a.m. and return to Fort Ward veterinarians, physicians, animal lawyers, at 5 p.m. Cost is $75 for members of the Friends of exciting world with some favorite stories and SEPT. 24-25 advocates, authors, filmmakers and equine songs. For ages 2 and under. At Hooray for Books! Fort Ward, and $90 for non-members. The Bead and Jewelry Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rescuers. At the Marriott Residence Inn, 1456 registration deadline is Sept. 29. To register, call 1555 King St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-4092 or Duke St., Alexandria. visit www.hooray4books.com. Northern Virginia Bead Society is hosting its 703-746-4848 or visit www.fortward.org. annual Bead and Jewelry Show at the Northern TUESDAY/SEPT. 27 Pet Blessing. 9 a.m. All creatures great and small SEPT. 23 TO 25 Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, are welcome to be individually blessed by Pastor Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited. 12:30 p.m. Matthew Benton. Each pet will receive a certificate Scavenger Hunt. Free. From Friday to Sunday, get Textile conservator Newbie Richardson will your passport stamped at all 30 members of the River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $5, and to commemorate the Blessing. At Trinity United parking is free on Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 present her lecture, “This is the Way to Wash Our Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Old Town Boutique District and be entered to win Clothes: The Layman’s Guide to Textile one of 30 $100 gift cards or the grand prize of a p.m. both days. For discount coupons, visit Alexandria. www.meetup.com/NVBS-Jewelry-Classes/ or Conservation.” At Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Living History. 2 to 4 p.m. Pat Jordan from the $3,000 shopping spree ($100 gift cards from each Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Contact of the 30 boutique members). Plus receive a www.nvabeads.org. Contact American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia will [email protected]. [email protected]. take on Dorothea Dix’s character (as head of the special gift. Visit Local Mystery Authors Speak. 7 p.m., “Crime www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com. U.S. Army Nurse’s Corps during the Civil War) and SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 and Cookies,” a mystery authors’ forum will be explore her experiences during the war in a two- SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 60th Anniversary Party. 8 p.m. Come join the Old held at the Martha Washington branch library at part presentation. At Carlyle House Historic Park, Town Civic Association (OTCA) 60th Anniversary 6614 Ft. Hunt Road. The authors include Alan 121 N. Fairfax St., Old Town Alexandria. Call 703- Moving Planet: Alexandria Rally. Noon to 2 Orloff (“Killer Routine), Sandra Parshall (“The p.m. A worldwide day of action to move beyond Party aboard the Cherry Blossom Paddle Steamer, 549-2997 or visit www.nvrpa.org. featuring open bar, door prizes and light Heat of the Moon”) and Suzi Weinert (“The Folk and Celtic Duo. 7 p.m. Al Petteway and Amy fossil fuels and towards clean energy. Sponsored Garage Stalker”). Light refreshments will be by The Chesapeake Climate Action Network, refreshments. Tickets are $30 for OTCA members White. Tickets are $18/general; $15/advance. At and $35 for non-members and can be bought at served; the authors’ books will be on sale. Call St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd., Sierra Club, Greenpeace and 350.org. At 703-768-6700. MetroStage Theater, 1201 North Royal St., the dockside at the time of boarding. Boarding in Alexandria. Visit www.focusmusic.org. Open auditions for all voice parts with the Art on the Avenue. Alexandria. Learn More: http://www.moving- starts at 6 p.m., set sail around 8 p.m., returning 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Features 350 around 8:45 p.m. You may also join OTCA at this Alexandria Singers are being held on Sept. 13, 20 area artists and craftspeople selling original works, planet.org/events/us/alexandria/563 and 27. Contact [email protected] Genealogy Workshop. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. time. Membership dues are $25 per household. international food, three stages of live music, A Musical Voice for Nature. 3 p.m. Cost is $20/ for an appointment, or call 703-941-SING. Visit children’s craft activities and entertainment, pie- Genealogy Workshop: In Search of Mathew www.alexandriasingers.com. Henson’s Roots. At the Black History Museum, 902 adult; $10/student. Join EcoVoce musicians — eating contest and artist’s demonstrations. At Wythe St., Alexandria. To RSVP, contact Audrey soprano Denise Freeland, flutist Susan Hayes, and WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 28 Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and pianist Narciso Solero — on a musical journey, Bellefonte Avenues, Del Ray, Alexandria. Davis at [email protected]. Women’s Health and Fitness Day. 1 to 4 p.m. Charity Casino Event. 6 to 10 p.m. Rebuilding performing songs about butterflies, birds, water www.ArtontheAvenue.org and other aspects of our natural world. At Huntley Learn how acupuncture can help with safe, Together Alexandria, a 501 c 3 non-profit that effective, and natural approach to facial OCT. 1 AND 2 provides free home repairs to in-need Meadows Park Visitors Center, 3701 Lockheed rejuvenation; women’s issues: PMS, menopause, Art Show and Sale homeowners, is hosting Rock the Ante to help Blvd., Alexandria. Visit www.ecovoce.org. . Free. The Kingstowne Area Olde Towne Dogge Walke. fertility and childbirth issues and beyond. Free raise funds for its program. At Christ Church 9 a.m. Start and finish Artists Association will exhibit and sell its work on at Market Square on King Street. Part of the Get Short Circuit Yoga and Pilates classes. At 309 S. Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Fowler House, 111 N Columbus Street. Register Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-299-0500. online at www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org or call Healthy Alexandria. Start a team or join Mayor Sunday, Oct. 2, from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Snyder Euille’s “Get Healthy Team”. Registration is $25 Docent Training Meet and Greet. 7 p.m. Carlyle Center, 6450 South Van Dorn Street, Kingstowne. 703-836-1021. House is seeking new docents to give public tours Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkfairfax and includes a T-shirt and bandana. You can sign Work in a variety of media will be displayed, up at www.doggewalke.com. Meets at Market of its historic building. Take a sample tour and including: acrylics, oils, watercolor, mixed media, Native Plant Sale is the largest native plant sale in meet and greet. Training sessions will be held D.C. Metro Area. Some 14 vendors from five states Square in Old Town Alexandria. pastels, photography, pen and ink, digital media, Bach Vespers. Thursday evenings, Oct. 7, 14, 21, at 7 p.m. are selling native perennials, shrubs, and trees for 5 p.m. At Westminster Presbyterian etc. Visit www.kingstowne.org or contact Sue Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. Docents commit to volunteering two weekday Bezdziecki at [email protected] or Ginny sun or shade in historic Parkfairfax. At 3601 Valley shifts per month or one weekend shift per month. Drive, Alexandria. Call 571-232-0375 or Call 703-549-4766 or visit www.wpc-alex.org. Sywyj at [email protected]. My Kissing Hands Keepsake Impressions. At Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax www.ParkfairfaxNativePlantSale.org. Street, Alexandria. Call 703-549-2997. SUNDAY/OCT. 2 Art Auction Fundraiser. Art preview at 7 p.m. Noon to 2 p.m. Create precious memories with keepsake impressions of your child’s hands and Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Cost is $6. DJ Dance Blessing of the Animals. 3 p.m. Members of the followed by the auction at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/ Party with DJ Dabe Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, advance. Special guest artist John Stanisci will also feet. Check out mykissinghands.com or call 703- parish as well as the local community can bring 548-4092 or email [email protected] to 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria. their pets — cats, dogs, and any pet to be blessed be in attendance. Fund-raiser for the Alexandria U.S. Chess Federation Meeting. 1 p.m. Hollin Jaycees and King Street Cats. To purchase tickets, schedule an appointment, which are required. by the Rev. Walsh. At St. James Episcopal Hall Senior Center is now a member of the U.S. Church, 5614 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. Visit contact Amy at [email protected] or MONDAY/SEPT. 26 Chess Federation. If you join this affiliate, the cost visit http://www.alexjaycees.org/art.php. At the www.STJamesMV.org Alcohol and Drug Recovery Talent Showcase. is $34 and includes a monthly online copy of Rossini’s Stabat Mater. 3 p.m. The event will Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Chess Life. Meets at Hollin Hall Senior Center, Alexandria. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you have been touched by highlight an Orchestra, with the Met Singers and recovery, and want to participate in the showcase, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Call 703-765- four soloists. Sponsored by the Singers’ Project/ Genealogist Char Bah Lecture. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4573. Cost is $5/person. Discover your own family sign up by Sept. 12 at https:// DCFMC. At George Washington National Masonic history with expert techniques for tracing African- www.surveymonkey.com/s/recovery_talent or call THURSDAY/SEPT. 29 Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. Noraine Buttar at 703-746-3670. At Metro Stage, Bach Vespers. 5 p.m. At Westminster Presbyterian American ancestors. Bah will present “In Search of Stanley Jordan Performs. 7:30 p.m. At The Matthew Henson’s Roots,” an illustrated lecture on 1201 North Royal St., Alexandria. Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549-4766 or visit www.wpc-alex.org. how she traced the Alexandria family members of SEPT. 26 TO 28 Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500. 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Keeping Backyard Hens for Food and Fun

From Page 1 concerns about residents keeping backyard chickens, the bottom line is that if neigh- every morning is the next bors do not complain there is no reason to logical step in the eco- expend already stressed resources. friendly evolution. “We know hens are there,” said Joy Wil- Just don’t call them son, chief of Alexandria’s Animal Control. chicken lovers. Supporters of “Our primary concern is that the hens live the backyard hen movement in a safe fashion and are not a nuisance.” are quick to point out that Wilson, who spent 10 years working in cackling roosters would be a Loudoun County before taking her post in severe grievance for neigh- Alexandria 15 months ago, has seen the bors, as well as the hens dark side of irresponsible chicken owners. themselves. “In Loudoun County people had cock- Barbara Jacksier-Chasen, an fighting rings, and others butchered author and Northern Virginia ex- chickens for religious purposes,” said pert on raising hens, strongly discour- Wilson. “People wanting three or four ages would be chicken owners against egg-laying hens aren’t going to worry keeping roosters. “The myth about us.” roosters crowing at dawn is not true,” In 14 years, Animal Control has never said Jacksier-Chasen. “They crow received a neighborhood complaint relat- when they wake up, and whenever ing to a chicken menace. Hens need to live in a safe environ- they want to impress a hen. They keeps several egg-laying hens in her back- The one chicken infraction on record can ment and not disturb neighbors to bully and assault hens to reproduce, yard despite the prohibitive zoning ordi- only be described as a gift to amateur co- thrive in backyards. females are much happier without nance, has reached out to all of her neigh- medians. The incident involved chickens roosters.” bors. Honest dialogue that addressed po- from one Alexandria resident’s coop that tential concerns helped Peabody come to escaped and disrupted traffic, crisscrossing Raising Chickens an informal agreement that allowed her streets until Animal Control officers arrived A growing collection of books about raising back- “Chickens have a to keep hens. on the scene. yard chickens includes “City Chickens” by Petricia Formon. “Chick Days” by Jenna Woginrich is a step- “My neighbors really like them,” said While there is no inherent danger to keep- by-step guide to raising chickens for absolute wonderful personality. Peabody. “Their children come over to ing backyard hens, they don’t bite and they beginners. visit just to be with the hens.” don’t scratch, in January of this past year Some can be aloof, some In addition to fresh eggs, the benefits the Centers for Disease Control issued a Behravesh. are natural leaders and of maintaining backyard hens also in- warning that chickens from an Ohio farm Although kissing a chicken may seem includes their natural fertilizer, manure, were contaminated with salmonella. Chick- nocent enough, even a peck on the cheek others are followers.” which is used to support gardens. Build- ens from the Ohio farm ended up in back- carries the risk of disease. — Alexandria resident Ginger Peabody ing a coop is a stimulating physical and yards across the country, and over 90 people Even though the responsibilities and risks mental experience as well, but most im- were sickened. may seem daunting at first to someone in- portantly hens provide excellent compan- Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh, an immu- terested in pursuing an eco-friendly and Keeping neighbors happy about ionship. nologist with the CDC, cautioned that while urban agriculture lifestyle, information is noiseless hens is of particular impor- “The hens follow me everywhere in my there are many benefits to keeping chick- readily available online and in a variety of tance for proponents of the urban yard, their light clucking is soothing and ens, there are also risks associated with books. As Peabody can attest, raising you agriculture movement. Ginger the sense of being attached to the earth is backyard flocks. own hen is just fun. Peabody, an Alexandria resident who sublime,” said Peabody. “There’s no reason “Make sure you wash your hands with “Chickens have a wonderful personality. people can not have them, if people main- soap after handling chickens, never allow a Some can be aloof, some are natural lead- Green Eggs tain a clean coop and lock the hens inside chicken inside your house or where food is ers and others are followers,” said Peabody. Araucana chickens are particularly prized among at night, there’s no problem.” prepared, and don’t let children under five “Have fun, start small, and don’t keep roost- backyard hen proponents for their green/blue eggs. Although Alexandria Animal Control has years old play with chickens,” said ers.” Neighborhood

Old Town the near future and could play a key role in and the Visitors Association think almost Rebuilding Together A NO-BRAINER AWAITS - Our city the makeup of any waterfront plan. exclusively of the cash register when big- Receives Grants fathers never cease to amaze me as sum- Alexandria, it would seem, has a golden time planning is involved. The City ar- mer leaves us. opportunity — a “no brainer” chance — to gues that the best way to attract tourists Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a volun- They are in a position to possibly ac- add an attractive 25-acre plot — to the plan- is give them three 150-room boutique teer-based, non-profit organization that pre- quire some 25 acres of key waterfront ning process. hotels with all the trimmings. As Alex- serves affordable housing and revitalizes property in the heart of Old Town at the But the City doesn’t seem particularly in- andria activist Andrew Macdonald has communities, has been awarded a $15,000 very moment an official City working terested. City planners are insistent that the written, there is plenty of data showing grant from The Morris and Gwendolyn group is debating details of the GenOn property should not be part of the that a hotel is not the only way, or best Cafritz Foundation. The grant will be used waterfront’s future. The working group waterfront plan conversation. They are ar- way to entice tourists. to provide home repairs to residents in has spent most of the summer trying to guing that redevelopment of the GenOn site The real irony is that the old port’s need, at no cost to those served. reach a consensus on changes to a plan should be ignored and that the waterfront waterfront, after months of bickering The organization also was selected as a already drafted, which has caused some site, as modified by the Planning Commis- over its future, finally has captured the The Home Depot Foundation 2011 Commu- bitter arguing. Critics of the current plan sion, should be adopted as soon as possible attention of an enormous number of Al- nity Impact Grant recipient of $5,000. say it has many holes, numerous faulty without further change. exandria citizens. Volunteers will repair door and window assumptions and, in its wildest dreams, What is behind their almost frantic rush Those who live in this glorious old city locks, replace smoke detectors, install pro- could not be called visionary. to redo our waterfront into something that do so in most cases because they want grammable thermostats and compact fluo- Now comes news that the GenOn cold- most of us probably don’t want and prob- to. They are watching City Hall closely rescent light bulbs, paint, seal air gaps fired power plant on the river in Old ably will never see as now designed by push- on this one. So am I. throughout homes, replace broken appli- Town will close next year. The bottom ing through City Council an already shaky Happy fall, ‘Towners ances, repair leaking roofs, and more. line is that the 25 acres on which GenOn plan to ruin it? The short answer is that the To learn more, visit sits could be available at some time in powers that be at City Hall, the Chamber — Bob Feldkamp www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org or call 703-836-1021. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 27 Letters

From Page 12 replace them with up-market town houses a “clerical” function of putting recommen- widening the road to provide transit where the public watched it pop up on their and condos, many of those new residents dations of the Beauregard Stakeholders it is needed today. The West End has been iPhones and Blackberries. They quickly re- will still opt for cars. No government can Work Group into a report. City Council is treated like second-class citizens, and they alized they had wasted their time and ef- order you to take the bus to work. not taking leadership, or appropriately rep- should not have to accept second-class fire forts trying to get the Council to focus on ❖ And costs are a “floating” figure, rang- resenting their citizen constituents, but in- and rescue protection, and a second-class the stunning fact that this “concept” was ing from $48 million to $185 million, and stead is waiting for recommendations to transit system that doesn’t move people full of holes and instead demand a revised the estimate does not include the cost of trickle up from the work which developers through the city, but only across it. Then, if and more realistic draft. new transit vehicles, their operation and and staff are doing together. development is pushed forward we need to So skillfully had the City’s spinmeisters maintenance or the human drivers. Nor Last week the Mayor demanded openness ask that the affordable housing contribu- been that the complete focus had shifted at does it factor in the millions of dollars need and honesty about how BRAC came to Al- tion be in line with other developments, 25- the meeting. Not a single person spoke in for eminent domain, to take the property exandria. Now it is time for citizens to de- 30 percent of new housing units, not 10 opposition to improved, efficient and cost- all along the proposed Corridor C. mand openness and honesty about when percent. effective transit, not only for the Beauregard ❖ At least 15 blocks of trees on Van Dorn and why the decision to invite BRAC to Al- Like the waterfront, we must ask, what and Van Dorn corridors, but throughout and Beauregard would be cut down, creat- exandria was made. the rush is. It is better to get it right, than Alexandria. Instead, anyone who spoke in ing visual blight and a severe environmen- The recent vote over the weekend to to push through a plan that will perma- opposition to this weak draft plan was de- tal impact, since trees are a buffer for CO2 widen Beauregard for Bus Rapid Transit nently change the character of the West End. monized and ignored. It was not a transit and greenhouse gases. The trees would be lanes just compounds the problem. First If the Mayor wants to “sell this”, he has to vote, but a development vote and a politi- replaced by twig-like saplings, and without BRAC is built, then Beauregard is set to explain why it is good for Alexandria, and cal vote. Realistically, every incumbent and a budget for maintenance and irrigation, widen, and the third stage of this planned make sure the developers are not running newcomer who runs for a Council seat re- would soon disappear. redevelopment of the west end of Alexan- off “kit and caboodle” as one of the pre- alizes that the main contributors to their Krupicka has already decided he won’t be dria is the change in zoning which would senters, Donna Fossum said. He also needs campaign coffers will be developers, not the accountable to voters for any of his deci- more than double density from 5.61 mil- to explain to the citizens whether he and average citizens. So they were merely plan- sions. But the other six remaining Council lion square feet to 12.48 million sq. feet. Council made a decision in executive ses- ning ahead. members still standing need to think long Mayor Euille spoke about how to “sell” this sion to approve the now infamous Mark The role of spokesman for the Council’s and hard about the many troubling and plan. They are selling out the West End and Jinks letter. Was the thinking, get BRAC, unanimous verdict suited Krupicka, a self- potentially unfeasible aspects of this plan the citizens of Alexandria in favor of devel- widen Beauregard and help developers in declared lame duck on the Council follow- that they just gave carte blanche approval opers. the West End change the zoning? We should ing his Aug. 23 electoral defeat. Given his to in a one-sided vote for developers. The As I have gone to more meetings and be asking asking not how much develop- new status, he will not be held accountable only “winners” on Saturday were those rep- spent more time learning about the issues ment is acceptable but what we kind of at the polls for this decision nor any of the resenting the developers, who made a sig- in the West End, I am overwhelmed by the quality of life do we want for Alexandria. others he will make on “growth and devel- nificant hourly rate. The losers are the similarities between this “process” and the opment” in the next 14 months. 90,000 West End residents who expected waterfront “process.” First, I want to apolo- Boyd Walker Neither he nor his colleagues expressed more of their elected officials. The total re- gize for characterizing the West End as a any dismay in the facts that: fusal to delay this plan a few weeks or a bedroom community with high turnover. I ❖ Van Dorn would be widened to eight few months until it was accurate and com- have met many residents who have lived in Return to lanes and Beauregard to six lanes, which, plete is what the many residents who at- the west end for many years. I have heard The Beginning coupled with the current six lanes on I-395, tended this session and watched it on TV the statistic many times that 50 percent of would create 20 lanes of parallel traffic in will remember when they cast their even- Alexandrians turnover every five years. To the Editor: a half-mile radius of the Seminary/ tual ballots. Whether this statistic is true or not, I have The city council and the mayor’s water- Beauregard interchange. learned that it is no truer for the West End front working group should slow down and ❖ To counteract all the noise from this Kathleen M. Burns than anywhere else in the city. But what I backtrack now that the 25-acre Gen-on/ traffic, the City would construct 20- to 30- Alexandria do see is that what is being proposed in the Mirant plant has suddenly become devel- foot high concrete “sound barrier” walls West End is being designed around the opable. This site is very much part of the along Van Dorn which would make it look wishes of the developers. Developers who waterfront such that a bona fide waterfront like an urban ghetto. Why the Rush? have significant financial incentive to hire plan cannot credibly ignore a parcel of this ❖ This could be the first time ever that a To the Editor: lawyers and lobbyists, cultivate friendships, size. Instead, both bodies should refocus transit plan was “created” before starting Increasing density on the West End of and make sure they are at all the meetings. their waterfront planning frameworks to and ending points for a route were estab- Alexandria is not inevitable. It is a choice Instead we should have had a community- comprehensively consider at the totality of lished; or did a survey of current users and with serious long-term ramifications. These driven process that is designed around what available waterfront land, particularly since potential users and where they want to go, were my thoughts as I attended a joint ses- citizens want, and then figure out if devel- tax revenue from development at the Gen- besides Metro. (i.e. Shirlington, or Colum- sion of the Planning Commission and City opment is the way to pay for it. on/Mirant plant site might underwrite the bia Pike or the Fox Chase or Bradlee Shop- Council held recently at Landmark Mall. First, like Commonwealth Atlantic Prop- costs of constructing and maintaining non- ping Centers.) During the session, a Planning Commission erties donated the Amtrak Union Station to revenue-generating uses like parks, muse- ❖ There is no specific data on how this member stated that higher density is inevi- Alexandria early in the Potomac Yard Pro- ums, etc. which many would prefer play a proposed Corridor C would connect up with table. I wholeheartedly disagree. It is a cess, Duke Realty should donate the site of much larger role in a waterfront plan and Corridors A and B. choice facing City Council members as they a new fire station immediately to create which would better harmonize with the rest ❖ According to WMATA, the Beauregard decide whether the west end should be en- good will in the community. Secondly, we of Old Town. Whether city hall wants to Corridor is already “the most profitable” couraged to be redeveloped by a handful need to consider setting aside existing af- face facts or not, the Gen-on/Mirant plant route in the area’s entire transit system, with of property owners over the next 30 years. fordable housing, like the Hamlets, and see windfall really does properly put planning 34 percent of the residents already taking Unfortunately, it is already clear that most how much can be dedicated now for long our waterfront back to Square One. public transit. of the current members of City Council have term affordability. Finally, we should part- ❖ If you knock down hundreds of afford- abrogated this decision to developers and ner with Arlington to extend the Colombia Dino Drudi able units of those taking mass transit, and the planning department. Staff is to perform Pike trolley down Beauregard without Alexandria Bulletin Board

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28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News “The act of running itself does not require sight. All it takes is a guide who holds a string, he’s a running buddy” — Joe Aukward, Paralympian Vision Impaired Athletes To Compete in Half Marathon From Page 3 Misperceptions of the blind have serious economic consequences, as potential em- Racing for Blind ishing a half marathon,” said Joe Aukward, ployers believe accommodations are too Awareness a disability manager with the Navy, who also expensive to put in place. The result is that competed in the 2004 Athens Paralympics The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon 70 percent of all blind and visually impaired begins Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 a.m., and partici- as a blind runner. “The act of running itself job seekers are currently unemployed. pants must be able to maintain a 15-minute mile does not require sight. All it takes is a guide According to the U.S. Department of or better. The course starts at Mount Vernon Estate who holds a string, he’s a running buddy.” Labor’s Office of Disability Employment and finishes at the National Harbor. While the race Steve Nearman, CEO of Endurance En- is capped at 5,000 participants, there are still Policy, over half of all accommodations cost spaces available. For more information visit terprises, founded the Wilson Half Mara- nothing to the employer, and what employ- wilsonbridgehalf.com. thon last year as a project to raise aware- ers do pay is far cheaper than most would ness for a group that is all too often believe. Become a Guide marginalized. “There has always been a big “People believe it may be expensive to hire place in my heart for the blind,” said According to the American Foundation for the blind and visually impaired individuals Blind, volunteers who want to be guided runners Nearman. “I wanted to make sure blind and based on modifications to the workplace, start by following the desired pace, giving verbal visually impaired runners had a chance to but this is simply not the case. Technology directions while holding a tether, and most of all get off the treadmill and experience the is the great equalizer,” said Angela Heatley, enjoy running outside. For more information visit Matt Rodjom, a local athlete from www.afb.org, or check out the information booths open air.” vice president for external affairs at NIB. Alexandria. at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon on With virtually no starting budget, “For visually impaired individuals, accom- the day of the race. Nearman relied on his perseverance to re- “Some people told me I shouldn’t run, but modations can be as simple as a magnify- alize his dream of a championship race dedi- I kept at it,” said Rodjom. “When I moved ing glass.” and visually impaired athletes are taking cated to the blind and visually impaired. to Alexandria I joined the DC Roadrunners. For blind and visually impaired athletes, part. Over 25 such athletes will participate To promote his project Nearman visited I’ve competed in the Marine Corps Mara- accommodations on the race course vary by this year, and not all of them are blind institutes and schools, and scouted for thon, and the Boston Marathon twice.” the severity of vision loss. B1 racers, those Paralympians. participants at other races. This year’s Wilson Half Marathon has ex- with total vision loss, are accompanied by “We often think running a half marathon Matt Rodjom, a financial analyst and Al- panded in scope and scale thanks to sig- a running guide and begin the race ahead is so hard, but it’s amazing what the hu- exandria resident, was one of the three nificant donations from the National Indus- of the massed grouping. B2 and B3 runners, man body is capable of,” said Aukward. blind and visually impaired runners who tries for the Blind, located in Alexandria. those who have some sight yet are still con- “They are exactly like any other person, took part in last year’s race. Rodjom lost “Our mission is to provide opportunities sidered legally blind, have the option of except for a small connection behind the most of his vision over a six-month period for the blind,” said NIB spokeswoman Gale running with a guide alongside with the eyeball,” said Nearman. “The Half Marathon while a sophomore in college. Nonetheless, Adams. “We want to fight the perception scrum. helps empower people, it can be put on a he continued his athletics in track and field that blind people are stagnate and can not As the Wilson Half gains recognition resume to show an employer, hey! I can do despite the lifestyle change. participate in certain things.” around the country, more and more blind this.”

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A graduate of T.C. in a national pro-life effort that includes Williams High School, she at- 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful tended Georgetown University vigil at abortion facilities, and grassroots where she earned a B.A. in English educational outreach. Literature, and Stanford Univer- Joseph François-Ashbrook, 21, $10,000 for Jefferson-Houston School sity where she earned a Ph.D. of Alexandria, will be an adviser with The University of Phoenix donated $10,000 along with school supplies to Jefferson- Following four years of service the Virginia College Advising Corps at Houston School in Alexandria last week. A special check presentation ceremony was as assistant managing editor of Bassett High School in Henry County. The son of Darryl François and Marga- held at the Jefferson-Houston School with Erik Greenberg, campus director, University Washingtonian Magazine, she was ret Ashbrook, he has degrees in foreign of Phoenix Northern Virginia and Rosalyn Rice-Harris, Principal, Jefferson Houston assistant professor of English at affairs and history. While at U.Va. he School in Alexandria. Mills College where she taught was a peer adviser for the Office of Af- undergraduate and graduate rican-American Affairs and was on the elor of Science degree in business ad- for the spring semester: 2011 dean’s list at Lebanon Valley Col- dean’s list. ministration from the University of Mary ❖ Linda McCargo, a junior Ger- lege in Annville, Pa. Harrison-Lane is a courses in American literature. Washington. man and economics major of senior music recording technology major. She then spent four years in pub- Lindsey Baumann of Alexandria Alexandria; lic service as education legislative was named to the National Society of Dana L. Gadeken, a resident of ❖ Ashley Pratt, a senior interna- The following local students received Collegiate Scholars. Lindsey, of Fort Alexandria, graduated with a Bach- tional studies major of Alexandria; degrees at Bowdoin College’s com- assistant to U.S. Sen.r Bob Kerrey Hunt, graduated from Bishop Ireton elor of Science degree in biology from mencement ceremony Saturday, May where she analyzed and wrote fed- High School in 2010 and as a result of the University of Mary Washington. Zachary Tyler Hellmuth, a rising 28, 2011. eral K-12 and postsecondary leg- her excellence in her studies has also junior at Hampden-Sydney College, has ❖ Wesley Fleuchaus of Alexan- islation and created the Web- earned the Virginia Tech Dean’s list for Michael T. Terlecki, a resident been awarded the Madison Scholarship. dria graduated cum laude, majoring in both semesters last year. Lindsey was a of Kingstowne, graduated with a Selection is made by the faculty Honors French and history. Based Education Commission. four-year varsity soccer player for BI and Bachelor of Science degree in psychol- Council and is based on leadership in ❖ Eileen Palmer of Alexandria In 2001, Miller joined The three-year varsity basketball player. She ogy from the University of Mary the community as well as outstanding graduated cum laude, majoring in math- McKenzie Group, an education earned over a 4.0 GPA while attending Washington. academic achievement. Zachary, an eco- ematics and minoring in music. consulting firm that is now part of BI and was honored as an Athlete nomics major, is a member of the social Scholar. She entered college with 15 Chloe Mullins of Alexandria fraternity Sigma Chi. 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From be honored by the entire MBC college weekend of May 21. degree in international studies from the andria received a Bachelor of Arts 2005-2007, she was vice president community on Oct. 6, at the First Pres- University of Scranton on May 29. degree. and director of Isaacson, Miller, a byterian Church in Staunton. The Michelle Lexo of Alexandria daughter of Mary and Robert Ray IV of graduated from Saint Joseph’s College Ellen L. Nichols of Alexandria Steven Berry of Alexandria national executive search firm, Alexandria, Cathi is currently majoring of Maine in May, with a Bachelor of Sci- earned a Master of Science in curricu- earned a Bachelor of Science degree where she managed contracts for in math and computer science. ence in Health Administration. lum and instruction. with distinction from Harvey Mudd Col- higher education institutions, K-12 lege on May 15. Berry attended Thomas Mark E. Janssen, a resident of The following local students were Garrett B. 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30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Titans Fail To Hold Early Lead Against Robinson TC scores 13 points in 97 seconds but nothing more.

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.C. Williams running back Za’Quan Summers caught Ta swing pass in the right flat, won the race to the corner and sprinted past the Robinson defense for a 72-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage during the teams’ Sept. 17 meeting at Parker- Gray Stadium. Moments later, a Robinson turnover

Photos by on its first offensive play led to a 5- yard touchdown pass from TC quarterback Alec Grosser to Jamal Will-

iams. Louise Krafft “I thought it was over.” — T.C. Williams running back Za’Quan Summers. /Gazette Packet

“I thought,” Summers later said, “it was over.” TC needed 97 seconds to take a 13- 0 lead against an 0-2 Robinson team that had scored just seven points in Quarterback Alec Grosser and the T.C. Williams foot- two games. The Rams, however, ball team jumped out to an early 13-0 lead against Robinson on Sept. 17, but struggled the rest of the T.C. Williams receiver Landon Moss catches a pass See Titans, Page 32 game. over the top of two Robinson defenders on Sept. 17. Titans’ Offense:

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Patriots, ranked No. 10 in the lat- TC volleyball est Northern Region Volleyball Jeanne Theism team swept by Coaches Association poll, pulled away in each game with a deci- No. 10 Yorktown. sive scoring run. TC trailed 10-7 in the opener before Yorktown closed the game with a 15-2 run. ann

By Jon Roetman The Patriots scored 15 of the first /Gazette Packet Gazette Packet 18 points in the second set and started game three with a 12-2 .C. Williams outside hitter run. TKate Whitmire elevated The loss was TC’s third consecu- near the right side of the tive, dropping the Titans’ record net and put away a cross-court kill to 3-4. Head coach Michael Burch during the third game of a match said the team is still experiment- The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club presented its against Yorktown on Sept. 19. The ing with lineups and isn’t overly Athletes of the Month September Athlete of the Month awards Sept. 20 at 6-foot-1 junior followed the sharp- concerned with results until the the Old Dominion Boat Club. Councilman Frank Fannon (back left) joined ASC angled smash with a pair of pow- start of the Patriot District sched- president Frank Flaherty (back, second from left) in presenting the awards to erfully hit service aces. ule. Malcom Westbrook of Bishop Ireton Football, Brent Armstrong of St. Stephen’s & Unfortunately for TC, “Are we disappointed with the St. Agnes Lacrosse and the ASA U12 Travel Soccer team. Led by head coach Jed Whitmire’s brief display of offen- record? Yeah, but this might be the Bobier and assisted by Brad Ferriere, team members include Miles Clark, John sive authority was a rare bright first match where we’re just dis- Colucci, David Dorsett, George Mereu, Frederic Miezan, Chima Obenwa, Omar spot for the Titans during a night appointed with the play,” Burch Pilgrim, Christopher Rainey, Bassie Sangarie, Timothy Saunders, Evan Stipano and of sloppy execution. said. “… I’m OK with where we Ian Zack. For more information on the Sportsman’s Club, visit Yorktown defeated TC 3-0 (25- www.alexandriavasports.org. 9, 25-9, 25-15) at the Garden. The See Progress, Page 32 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ September 22-28, 2011 ❖ 31 Sports Titans Fail To Hold Early Lead Against Robinson

From Page 31 Robinson points and a 27-13 Rams but it wasn’t really what was go- tered Saturday’s game with a Grosser completed 18 of 36 victory. The Titans produced 13 ing on.” winless record and less-than-stel- passes for 225 yards and two would spend the rest of this Sat- points and totaled 108 yards in After a 51-7 season-opening vic- lar offensive credentials. Stone touchdowns. The junior said TC urday afternoon spoiling the Ti- their first two possessions. During tory against a Wakefield program Bridge shut out the Rams in their “caught [Robinson] off guard” tans’ home opener and showing TC’s final 11 drives, the Titans that hasn’t had a winning season opener and Robinson scored just early in the game. Grosser said Robinson is still a proud football managed 151 yards and failed to since 1983, TC has stumbled seven points against West Spring- Robinson has a “pretty good” de- program. score. against a pair of perennial pow- field. Against TC, Robinson fensive line and said the Rams Robinson responded to T.C. Wil- “As a team, we kind of laid ers. But while Westfield, which reached the end zone four times defense covered well. liams’ fast start with a strong run- back,” senior lineman Jose Urrutia beat TC 28-13 on Sept. 10, is and amassed 365 yards of offense, Summers rushed 12 times for 20 ning game and a stingy defense. said. “We got comfortable with the ranked No. 4 in the Washington including 317 on the ground. yards and had three receptions for The result was 27 consecutive quick start. We had it all rolling, Post’s top 20 poll, Robinson en- Defensively, Robinson limited 72 yards and a touchdown. TC to 26 rushing yards in 20 at- “[Running lanes] were there,” tempts, an average of 1.3 yards per Summers said, “but sometimes carry. they just closed quickly.” “There’s nothing I can point to,” The Titans (1-2) open Patriot TC head coach Dennis Randolph District competition at 7:30 p.m. said when asked about the game’s on Friday, Sept. 23, at South momentum change. “Tell me why County (0-3). you’re up 13-0 and the all of the “Robinson didn’t beat us, we sudden you let a team run down beat ourselves,” said Randolph, the field and score against you at whose Titans committed at least will. I can’t explain it. … 10 penalties. “We made so many “They stopped our run. Then mistakes that we let them drive you’ve got to throw it all the time down the field. We jumped offside, and when you throw it all the time, we dropped balls, we shot our- things happen. You don’t get to run selves in the foot. You do that, the clock, you don’t get to control you’re going to have trouble the game. They certainly disrupted against anybody. Whether it’s dis- our game plan. We weren’t able to trict play, non-district play, ranked function. The bottom line is you team, unranked team, if you do can’t have people running up and things like that, you’re going to down the field on you at will.” lose football games.” Work in Progress

From Page 31 with a back bruise. She tallied 23 kills during a Sept. 14 loss to are right now. We’ll keep building.” McLean. The Titans’ offense is still a work Whitmire, who plays club ball in progress. The team brought for Virginia Elite and is the Titans’ freshman setter Riley Arnold up top offensive threat, said she from the JV to split time with se- learned from her time sitting on nior Mollie Timmons. Burch said, the bench against Yorktown. statistically, the Titans had their “You realize how everyone else best passing match of the season feels and you kind of get put in against Yorktown, but the rest of their shoes,” Whitmire said. “It’s a the TC attack is still coming along. lot different. It shows you [that] “If we can build on [a strong you have to work for your spot and passing performance and] im- it shows you how supportive a prove the setter position,” Burch bench has to be in order for the said, “I think we’re heading down team to come out right and play the right track.” well. Even though I knew I was Outside hitter Sydney Trout fin- going to get in the second game, ished with two kills. The senior it showed me how much harder I said TC has what it takes to be need to work in practice.” successful later in the season. Senior outside hitter Grand “We had such a great practice on Roberson had three kills for TC Saturday, and then all the sudden and senior middle Sophie Siegel we just had no energy,” Trout said had two. of the Titans’ effort against TC’s path through the Patriot Yorktown. “The passing was won- District could be a tough one to derful — the passing was really travel as four teams — No. 2 great — but … our hitters were Woodson, No. 3 West Springfield, not doing their thing tonight. … I No. 4 Lake Braddock and No. 9 think if we can pick up the energy South County — are ranked in the and pass how we did and hit bet- region’s top 10. The Titans open ter, we can definitely be success- district play at home against ful in our next game.” Woodson on Sept. 26. Whitmire led TC with eight kills The Titans will host The Titan despite sitting out the first game Clash tournament on Saturday, after missing practice on Saturday Sept. 24.

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