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Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 31 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper August 12, 2010

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City work crews collect debris from the curbs in Northridge on Sunday A van is crushed by a fallen limb on Taylor Street at the entrance of the afternoon. George Mason Elementary School teacher’s parking lot. Nine houses condemned after violent bursts of Crushing wind last week.

By Michael Lee Pope lines dangled over smashed cars in neighborhoods Gazette Packet filled with impaled roofs and uprooted plants. At press time, nine houses remain condemned. Mayor t was almost a hurricane, with winds of up to Bill Euille estimated damage to city property to be 70 miles an hour. Certainly the damage caused about $5.2 million. Iby the Aug. 5 wind burst was just shy of hurri- “The city looked like a war zone,” said the mayor. cane-force damage. “I have never seen a storm create so much damage.” Trees blocked major roads. Intersections were in- Between 3:30 p.m. and midnight on Aug. 5, the operable. Much of the city’s street grid was unus- Alexandria Police Department logged 277 calls for able. By 3:30 p.m., the clouds had passed and the service. That’s more than five times as many calls as city became enveloped in a haunting orange glow. the previous Thursday, an indication of the volume That’s when the damage became apparent — power See Wind Batters City, Page 6

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Woodland Terrace was closed to traffic as a corner tree toppled over at the cross walk. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News This Week in Alexandria Organizing Differently When thousands of Arlandria residents were threatened with dis- placement by the forces of gentrification 25 years ago, a courier by the name of John Liss sprung into action. First he helped organize rent- ers into a cooperative that now owns hundreds of units in the neighborhood. Then he created a nonprofit organization originally known

as the Tenants and Workers Support Committee. Now he’s moving on, Photo by taking the helm at the political advocacy group he helped create in 2007 known as Virginia New Majority. “It’s bittersweet,” said Liss, who was fired from Falls Church taxi

Louise Krafft service after trying to organize the drivers. “But it’s time for new leadership and new energy.” Now known as Tenants and Workers United, the organization has two offices, 10 employees and an expanded portfolio of issues ranging

from immigration to public health. /Gazette Packet “This whole operation is John’s brainchild in many ways,” said spokeswoman Lucero Beebe-Giudice. “He created this model of leadership development that’s helped organize people to engage their community.” While Tenants and Workers is 501(C)(3), Virginia New Majority is a 501(C)(4), which means it can participate in political campaigns and endorse candidates. “Considering the kind of things that have been coming out of the attorney general’s office and the governor’s office, it’s important to have a state legislative focus,” said Liss, who will assume a full time Short of Breath directorship of New Virginia Majority in January. Report documents full that the air is not as clean here,” he said. A Transparent Past Now the obvious has been documented by the extent of city’s dirty air. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Regis- Virginia’s secretive police agencies might become a little more trans- try, a division of the Centers for Disease Control parent if state Sen. John Edwards (D-21) has anything to say about and Prevention. According to a report released last it. Prompted by a constituent who wanted access to police documents By Michael Lee Pope month, the air in Alexandria was so bad when they as part of a court case, Edwards introduced legislation earlier this year Gazette Packet took samples that breathing it over the span of that would open up access to cases that are closed. “many years … could harm people’s heath.” The “Once a case is over, absent a compelling reason to keep it secret, it tover Voght can feel the dirty air in his study found that the problem was even worse for ought to generally be released,” said Edwards, who represents Roanoke. lungs. For the last five years, he’s lived in sensitive people such as Joyce Stojan. She’s lived Next week, Edwards will take his case to the Virginia Freedom of a condominium next to a coal-fired power in Harbor Terrace for 28 years, and she now has Information Council’s Criminal Investigative Records Subcommittee, S plant owned by Atlanta-based energy to see a specialist because of damage she blames chaired by Alexandrian Craig Fifer. Edwards said one compromise company Mirant known as the Potomac River Gen- on Mirant. he’s willing to offer at the meeting would be to create a process for a erating Station. Since that time, he has regularly “I don’t like it at all,” said Stojan as the plant court hearing in which a judge could make a determination on the biked to George Washington’s estate and back hummed in the distance behind a privacy fence. availability of documents instead of forcing police agencies to release using the Mount Vernon Trail, a strenuous activ- “It’s not only an inconvenience but it’s also ex- them. ity involving deep breathing. Perched on his bi- pensive to have this specialist work with me.” “We are always very open to discussing ways in which we can better cycle near the coal-fired power plant, the 33-year- accommodate the interests and the needs of the public,” said Virginia old Voght said the air near George Washington’s AIR SAMPLING was conducted by the agency, Association of Chiefs of Police Dana Schrad. “As long as we don’t estate was noticeably cleaner. compromise criminal investigations or the safety of individuals.” “When you get near the plant, it’s just obvious See Documenting, Page 9 Beefy Applications School doesn’t start for weeks, but some students are already thinking about getting into the right college. That’s why a handful have A Tale of Two Alexandrias been gathering each week to hone their essay writing skills, trying to get an edge over competition for slots in favored colleges and universi- Fannon: Ten more to go. ties. “They will be more and more competitive because of this economy By Jeanne Theismann because not as many people can afford to go out of state,” said rising Gazette Packet senior Marian Wolz. Enter Karen Schwarz. She started coaching students privately on ity Councilman Frank Fannon spent an the college admissions process last year. Now she’s at T.C. Williams afternoon with the mayor of Alexandria High School giving free advice — promote yourself without bragging, C recently, only this time he trav-eled 1,053 focus on verbs instead of adjectives, don’t rely on spell check to catch miles to do it. all your mistakes and craft what she calls “beefy sentences.” “I have a goal to visit every city in the country “Instead of saying, ‘I love going to the park,’ you might say, ‘Going to named Alexandria,” Fannon said of his trip to Al- the park is my escape from the chaos of a big, public high school.’” exandria, Minnesota. “I was nearby for a family event and decided to check it out.” Correction Fannon met with Mayor Dan Ness, who has Last week’s “Week in Alexandria” reported that the long awaited in- served the Minnesota city for 10 years as part of a stallation of sculptor John Van Alstine’s “Sacandaga Totem” will take five-member City Council. place later this month. While the wait will soon be over, it won’t be Located in the central part of the state, Alexan- that soon. City officials have scheduled the installation of the sculpture dria, Minn., has a population of approximately at King and Fayette streets for Sept. 21 with a dedication ceremony 12,000 spread out over 23 square miles compared slated for Sept. 22. to Alexandria, Va., with a population of 150,000 City Councilman Frank Fannon, left, — Michael Lee Pope over 15 square miles. presents an Alexandria Aces shirt to Dan Ness, mayor of Alexandria, Minn., See Traveling, Page 9 during a recent visit to the sister city. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 3 News Business Matters Targeting Target The lunchtime crowd on upper King Street included an un- Historic Find Finds Home usual addition Tuesday, when a group of 20 or so protesters held placards and generally trash talked corporate America. One Thomas Jefferson woman held a sign that read “Aim to end corporate corruption of our election process.” letter donated to Oddly enough, the protest was prompted by the Minnesota governor’s race. After big-box giant Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel Gadsby’s Tavern. spent $150,000 on Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, the liberal action committee MoveOn.org sent an e-mail By Jeanne Theismann alert calling for action. Hundreds of separate protests took place Gazette Packet across the county, and the Northern Virginia chapter of the organization chose the public park near the King Street Metro known locally as “the hat” because it’s in the shape of a tricorn. rare letter written by “I think there’s a division between corporate good and public Thomas Jefferson, dis- good,” said Annandale resident Nancy Van Scoyoc as people Acovered earlier this year walked through the park on the way to lunch. “Many times the by members of Ameri- what’s in the best interest of the corporation is not in the best can Legion Post 24 in Old Town, interest of the public.” was officially donated to the City of Alexandria Aug. 4 at a recep-

Participants were upset about a range of issues. Target was the Photos by chief target, mainly because of the contribution to the Republican tion at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum candidate in Minnesota. But that was only the beginning. Other where it will now be on permanent issues of concern ranged from bailouts and the oil spill in the Gulf display.

of Mexico to pharmaceutical companies releasing unsafe drugs “There was never any question Jeanne Theismann and agribusiness pushing mom-and-pop stores out of business. that this is where it belongs,” said “All of these issues are related to environmental degradation,” Michael Connor, commander of said Alexandria resident Kimberly Logan. Post 24. “We certainly weren’t go- “Abso-friggin-lutely,” added MoveOn regional coordinator Tho- ing to put it back in a filing cabi- mas Cannady. net. We wanted it where the public could enjoy it.” The letter, dated July 25, 1808 /Gazette Packet Plastic Parking Spaces and estimated to be worth It’s the most common complaint among Old Town business lead- $10,000, was a personal note writ- ers — parking. Customers can’t spend money if they can’t find a ten to fellow diplomat Joel Barlow parking space. And the threat of not being able to find one sends and contained three separate many to Pentagon Row or Tysons Corner. Jefferson signatures. “Jefferson used the ‘frank- That’s one of the reasons that Councilman Rob Krupicka is American Legion Post ing’ system on his cor- asking his colleagues on the City Council to reconsider a budget 24 Commander Michael respondence,” said decision made earlier this year. During budget deliberations, Connor, right, and Gretchen Bulova, ex- Krupicka pushed for installing credit-card reading parking meters Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- ecutive director of throughout Old Town. That proposal failed, although council seum Director Gretchen Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- members approved a plan to install credit-card machines on the Bulova examine the seum. “Instead of post- first block of King Street. Now that the revenue projections have letter from Thomas age, he merely wrote improved, Krupicka is asking for a do-over. Jefferson that was ‘Free, TH Jefferson, Pr. “I’d like to ask my colleagues to support me in asking staff to donated by Post 24 to U.S.’” bring council a proposal to install said meters thoughout Old Town the city Aug. 4. for council consideration in September,” he wrote in an Aug. 10 More than 100 people memorandum. “Our retail base as well as our prospects for re- attended the unveiling of turning visitors would be enhanced with the installation of the the letter, including Mayor erous donation and I thank credit-card readers.” Bill Euille, who thanked them for their continued sup- Connor and Post 24 for the The presidential “franking” signa-. port not only of Gadsby’s Tav- historic donation. ture of Jefferson was one of three ern but of the City of Alexan- Virginia is for Deal-makers “The connection between signatures contained in the letter dria.” Virginia is the most pro-business state in America, according to the American Legion and Written in the last year of Jefferson’s presidency, rankings released this week by an Illinois-based corporate real- Gadsby’s Tavern goes back a long way,” Connor said there is still one last mystery surround- estate brokerage firm. The commonwealth is no stranger to the said Euille, noting that it was Post 24 that donated ing the letter: “No one has any idea to this day how top slot in the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States sweep- the building to the city in 1972. “This is a very gen- it got here.” stakes, snagging the gold medal in 2003, 2007 and 2009. “Thus far, we have done a terrible job of integrating ourselves Business Notes into the 21st-century marketplace,” said economist Ronald Send announcements to the Gazette includes admission to nine historic at- school and in life. Pollina in a written statement accompanying the rankings. Packet, by e-mail to gazette@ tractions and over 60 special offers from connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is shops, restaurants and attractions The Alexandria Sanitation Au- Pollina’s methodology involved ranking states based on 31 fac- Thursday at noon for the following week’s throughout Old Town Alexandria. thority was recently presented with a tors controlled by state government, including taxes, human re- paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Platinum Peak Performance Award, a sources, education, right-to-work legislation, energy costs, infra- Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with Smart Beginnings Alexandria/ special tribute to agency facilities that structure spending, workers compensation laws, economic incen- questions. Arlington, a local collaborative coali- have maintained 100 percent compli- tion working to improve the quality of ance with the National Pollutant tive programs and state economic development efforts. Republi- The Hilton Alexandria Old Town early education and care in Alexandria Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) can Gov. Bob McDonnell praised the decision as recognition of has been officially announced as hotel and Arlington, has received a significant permit for five consecutive years. an economic development package passed during this year’s Gen- partner for this season of “Top Chef DC.” grant of $125,000 from the Virginia The Peak Performance Awards pro- eral Assembly session. It is celebrating its partnership with the Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), a gram, presented by the National TV show with a Culinary Travel Sweep- public-private partnership headquar- Association of Clean Water Agencies “In addition, we will continue to take an all-of-the-above ap- stakes, Hilton TV programming, collector tered in Richmond. (NACWA), recognizes public wastewater proach to our energy future to work towards Virginia becoming key cards and a special website. Hilton Funds for this “Getting Ready” grant treatment facilities for their outstanding the energy capital of the East Coast,” McDonnell said in a written Alexandria Old Town has been part of will support the coalition’s ongoing ef- compliance records in the 2009 calendar statement soon after the rankings were announced Aug. 5. “This much of the taping for this season. forts to build partnerships with business year. Joel Gregory, process manager, The hotel debuted an Overnight Pack- and community leaders and to increase and Steven Lee, maintenance technician, too will create the high-skill, high paying jobs that Virginians need.” age also known as the “Culinary public engagement about the impor- accepted the award on ASA’s behalf at Delight” package in July. The package tance of providing young children, ages NACWA’s 2010 Summer Conference and — Michael Lee Pope includes a “Key to the City” book that 0-5, with quality early childhood expe- 40th Annual Meeting, held July 20-23, in retails for $22. The Key to the City book riences so they will be successful in San Francisco. 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Save at the Reico Clearance Center!

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Bob Gramann performs from the balcony above the Montague’s garden. Athenaeum’s Garden Party

usic filtered through ing up their home and gardens to M the gallery of the guests. Musicians performed Northern Virginia Fine throughout the afternoon in the Arts Association, as the Ath- gallery and from the balcony over- enaeum hosted a rambling garden looking the Montague’s garden. party on Sunday, Aug. 1. Neigh- For more information on activities bors Patricia and Latane Montague visit www.nvfaa.org or call 703- joined in the festivities by open- 548-0456.

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Patricia Montague and her mother Linda Mattingly Athenaeum board member listen while U.S. Rep. Jim Sean Denniston talks with Moran makes a few brief Wammie award-winner remarks at the party. Dulcie Taylor.

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Joe Lindsay, Clark Ross and Bryson Lockett survey the roots of a tree on Mansion Drive that was uprooted during the storm. Wind Batters City From Page 1 inspectors will allow roof structure fram- of the wreckage created by the freakish ing repairs to move forward with roof cov- Photo by storm. Phone lines were buzzing at the 911 ering before the framing inspection occurs. call center, with a massive influx of incom- Those who live in historic districts will not

ing calls and an expanded number of out- need administrative review to restore dam- Kerry McCaslin going calls to contractors, aroborists and aged material to return to pre-storm condi- return calls to 911 callers who had been tion. Although drawings are normally re- disconnected. Records show a total of 1,420 quired as part of building permit applica- calls. tions, plan requirements have been waived “Every possible unit was on call,” said for all storm-related damage. Jody Donaldson. “This is the busiest time “We want to assist by making the resto- we’ve had in a number of years.” ration process as easy as possible,” said The storm approaches Old Town from the northwest on Thursday, The storm left 29 houses substantially Building and Fire Code Administration di- Aug. 5, 3:37 p.m. damaged and 87 houses with minor or rector John Catlett in a written statement. moderate damage. At one point, almost “Please note on your permit application that 30,000 people were with- the work is for Aug. 5 out power and 11 houses storm repair.” Sheriff were condemned. By the City officials have also Dana time city officials called a “The city looked temporarily relaxed re- Lawhorne press conference at the like a war zone. I quirements for removal of sets up a new Potomac Yard tree debris on private prop- barricade firehouse, power outages have never seen a erty. diverting were down to 11,500. Homeowners have been traffic from Crews weren’t able to re- storm create so asked to cut down limbs proceeding store power throughout the and trees into pieces, east on city until late Sunday night. much damage.” which can be left at the Monroe Despite the widespread — Mayor Bill Euille curb for city crews to take Avenue. damage, no one in Alexan- away. dria was seriously injured. Professional contractors, “We’ve slowly getting back to normal,” on the other hand, have been asked to re- said Euille. move all debris rather than leave it for city The wreckage caused by the storm forced workers. State officials also warned three of the city’s recreation centers to shut homeowners that scam artists may ap- down the day after the storm. The Stabler- proach residents and request fees for remov- Twisted and Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was forced ing trees and branches. ripped limbs to close on Friday, as was the city’s Mental “After severe weather, homeowners try- litter the Health, Mental Retardation and Substance ing to make repairs can be vulnerable to church yard Abuse center. All summer school classes con artists,” said Virginia Department of at the corner were cancelled, and Mount Vernon Com- Professional and Occupational Regulation of N. Patrick munity School was forced to shut its doors spokeswoman Mary Broz-Vaughan in a writ- and Wythe for the day during the second week of ten statement. “Consumers can protect streets in classes. themselves by checking for a valid north Old contractor’s license and insisting on a de- Town. RESPONDING TO the storm, city officials tailed written contract.” have relaxed some rules for permitting and inspections for storm-related repairs. Code Dylan Yep also contributed to this story. 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Joseph P. Cavallo, D.D.S., FAGD Celebrating 25 years in private practice, Dr. Cavallo has turned his passion for dental care into an expert and comprehensive clinical practice. Focusing on each patient’s total dental system – joints, muscles, gums and teeth – Dr. Cavallo is guided by the principle that both children and adults may be educated to maintain their oral health and keep their teeth for their lifetime. With his continuous studies with The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy, and as a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is able to provide his patient’s with the latest innovative techniques in achieving his patient’s restored oral health. While patients appreciate his vast experience, they also enjoy the personal time and attention he and his staff are able to provide, explaining each and every option available to them. Questions and concerns about your oral health? Call today for a complimentary consultation appointment.

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Alexandria Volunteer Firefighter Michael The Irish Breakfast Band performs as Monaghan and Anthony Flamini work the neighbors gather for the annual National grill at the Community Center. Night Out party on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

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On Sunday morning, July 25, society members joined Kenny Wolin and Teresa Davies at their wedding ceremony at Canal Plaza on the Waterfront. Wolin proposed to Davies onstage at the Bonefest in Chattanooga. Members of the Rhythm Bones Society pose for a group photo in the main hall of the Lyceum on Saturday afternoon. Bonefest XIV

he Rhythm Bones Society held the 14th an nual Bonefest in Old Town Alexandria last Tmonth. Members gathered all day at the Lyceum for workshops, demonstrations and an evening concert. Bones playing has been mentioned in ancient history in Egypt where women would play bones to pay tribute to the god of the harvest and fer- tility. For more information visit www.rhythmbones.com Spike Bones warms up for an Mr. Bones, Joe Birl, plays a tune with afternoon demonstration. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Bonefest XIV executive director Steve Wixson.

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8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Documenting City’s Dirty Air From Page 3 Scientific Findings which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and ❖ Problems for Everybody: Breathing the high levels Human Services, during the summer of 2007. Al- of particulate matter that was in Alexandria’s air when the samples were taken could have harmed people’s health, although Mirant and city officials have worked together though the report was careful to note that the city’s air is not to make some changes that will hopefully improve considerably different from levels measured in multiple loca- the air quality since then, no data exists to indicate tions throughout Northern Virginia. ❖ the air is any cleaner today than when the samples Problems for Sensitive Groups: For sensitive persons, breathing the sulfur dioxide in the air within a quarter were taken. That’s troubling to elected leaders who mile near Mirant could have been harmful to the health of have vowed to clean up air quality for years. people who are exercising, working outdoors, gardening or “I’m not pleased,” said Councilwoman Del Pepper. climbing steps when the samples were taken. “But let’s just say that we are continuing to work. SOURCE: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry And I think things will hopefully be improving.” In 2006, Mirant began adding a mineral known as port is somewhat of a moot point. trona into the exhaust gas stream in an effort to re- “The report shows no health concern for the ma- Who would you call a Living duce sulfur dioxide emissions. Then in 2008 and jority of Alexandria residents,” said Mirant spokes- Legend of Alexandria? 2009, the corporation spent $35 million to merge woman Misty Allen in a written statement following Who do you know whose vision and energy has improved two of its smokestacks in a way that pushed the pol- the release of the report. life in Alexandria? Living Legends of Alexandria is seeking lution higher into the air — an effort to distribute When a reporter pointed out that page 42 of the nominations in order to recognize Alexandria’s Living the particulate matter over a wider area. Within the report indicated that “ASTDR concludes that breath- Legends throughout 2011. Nomination Categories: next few years, the plant will be adding $35 million ing for many years in Alexandria, VA air contami- (1) Those who have contributed at least one tangible more improvements, thanks to a 2008 settlement nated with PM 2.5 [a measurement of particulate improvement to the quality of the city’s life that would likely be reached with members of the Alexandria City Coun- matter in the air] could harm people’s health,” Allen missing without this person’s vision and energy. (2) Those demonstrating exemplary service to the city over an extended time cil. That will buy a $2 million windscreen to block was quick to point out Mirant was only one source (ten years or more) especially service on Boards, Commissions, Committees or fugitive dust and $32 million to replace the filtra- of pollution. Service Organizations that improve the quality of life in Alexandria. tion system from static electricity to vacuum bags. “A more accurate statement is that long-term ex- Nominees must live or work in Alexandria. Those currently running for or holding political office are not eligible for consideration. The contributions of City “I guess you get a trade-off in terms of higher en- posure of PM 2.5 could impact health,” she wrote in employees should be beyond the responsibilities of their jobs. ergy bills down the road,” said Mike Sedgley while a follow-up e-mail. “However, the report did not con- See www.AlexandriaLegends.com or call 703-625-2330 for a nomination form walking his dog next to the plant. “And that’s some- clude that PRGS contributed disproportionately to to explain why you consider this person a Living Legend. Send your nominations no later than November 15 to Living Legends, P.O. Box 10485, Alexandria, VA 22310. thing we’ve got to deal with.” PM 2.5 emissions, one of many sources in the region.” Special Thanks to THE STUDY was originally requested by former Allen said that the company feels it addressed the Founding Media Sponsor Alexandria Health Director Charles Konigsberg in sulfur dioxide problem pointed out in the report, al- 2006. That was when the dispute between Alexan- though no scientific data has been collected to show dria city officials and Mirant was at a fever pitch, that’s the case. And Allen also said that the stack and neighborhood groups were mobilizing to shut merge should address some of the concerns about down the plant. But the City Council’s 2008 settle- particulate matter, although that also has yet to be ment agreement put an end to that goal, essentially demonstrated. Ultimately, the report was a shocking cutting a deal that will force Mirant to spend mil- but expected document indicating the fears many lions more to improve the air quality in the short people already had about the city’s air. term. Because the settlement has happened since “This is a problem in the whole region,” said Coun- Konigsberg’s request to the Agency on Toxic Sub- cilwoman Pepper. “And some of the problem we have stances and Disease Registry, many feel that the re- is the dirty air that blows in from other states.” Traveling to Alexandria, Minnesota

From Page 3 andria Beetles collegiate baseball team and the Alex- “The two cities are very similar,” Fannon said, “in andria Blizzard Junior A ice hockey team in the North that a large portion of their economy also depends American Hockey League’s central division. on recreation and tourism.” Notable natives include PGA golfer Tom Lehman Ness oversees a budget of $9.1 million compared and the average price of a haircut is $6.50. to the local budget of $531 million, and the median “I believe there are 11 other cities in the country household income is $26,851 compared to $80,806. with the name Alexandria,” Fannon said. “One down The sister city is home to two sports teams: the Alex- and 10 to go.” Bulletin Board

To have a notice listed, e-mail food, personal care items, cleaning and Herndon for families in need. [email protected]. Call supplies, and other items to support a Will cover what requirements must Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with Virginia-based military unit serving be met for consideration. Must be questions. in Afghanistan. At Torpedo Factory resident of Fairfax, Alexandria, Art Center, The Art League, Imagine Arlington, or Falls Church. At Volunteer Career Mentors are Artwear, Ten Thousand Villages, and Fairlington United Methodist Church, needed to help under- and La Muse. Old Town Farmers’ Market 3900 King St., Alexandria. Call Ginna unemployed adults find jobs. Contact (Aug 21 and 28): 301 King Street, Schneider, Director of Family Sarah Schultz, employer partnerships Alexandria. Visit Services, 703-521-9890 x102. manager at www.handcraftedalexandria.com; [email protected] or call 703-838-4565. 703-931-7346 ext. 102 for more MONDAY/AUG. 16 information. SATURDAY/AUG. 14 Drop-In Bereavement Education. 6 (www.computercore.org) to 7:30 p.m. Free. Offered by Habitat for Humanity of Northern Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care. Virginia homeowner Facilitated by Debby Wells, LCSW. NOW THROUGH AUG. 31 orientation for new Meets in the Mount Vernon Nursing Lend-A-Hand: Support Our Troops homeownership opportunities. 10 and Rehabilitation Center, 8111 Tis in Afghanistan. Five handcrafted a.m. Info session about 3 affordable Well Drive, Alexandria. Call 703-268- businesses will collect donations of housing opportunities in Chantilly 3867. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

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As the lady answered we were both many volunteers, our older neighbors receive [email protected] to greet the deliverer, or the elderly gentleman still laughing and we shared the story with her hot, healthy food Monday through Friday and Andrea Smith in a bed with no company but a TV set that is Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 and she laughed too. It didn’t look like she had all holidays. [email protected] always on, or the 80-year-old Marine who laughed much lately. We chatted a few min- Help where and when you can. never learned to cook (“Louise cooked up a Barbara Parkinson utes and then she gently closed the door. We Employment Advertising storm for 47 years.”), or the lady with arthritic went back downstairs, through the door, Mickey Campagna 703-778-9413 hands. Each MOW has a story that needs to be looked up, and sprinted for the car. We ful- [email protected] heard, respected, listened to, nodded at, or just filled our mission four or five more times, each Publisher waved to through the door. time spending a few minutes to chat, checking Jerry Vernon We’re never going to eradicate hunger. It is Need To Plant to see if everything was all right at each house Editor & Publisher a worthy goal but unrealistic. Good people or apartment. More Trees Mary Kimm strive for progress not perfection. Happiness That is a day for a 12-year-old to think about Editor in Chief in life is the result of learning to live with un- To the Editor: Steven Mauren and remember. To think about somebody other Photography: resolved problems. People get old, people make than the Jonas Brothers, to muse on the idea The storm that ripped through Alexandria Louise Krafft bad choices, people get sick, Life happens. But on Aug. 5 dealt yet another blow to the city’s Art/Design: that everybody doesn’t live in a nice house Geovani Flores, what we can do is be of service to our neigh- where food magically appears on the table very fragile tree canopy, which has declined signifi- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne cantly during the past decade. Shipp, John Smith Some people will undoubtedly think that the Production Manager: loss of trees is a good thing. After all, the fewer Jean Card the trees, the fewer the chances one will crash Editor Emeritus: through my roof or knock out my power line. Mary Anne Weber But for those who understand the health and CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 environmental benefits of trees, especially Circulation Manager: large shade trees, the continued decline of the Ann Oliver Photo by city’s canopy is disturbing. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Among other things, trees filter pollutants L.L.C. from the air and soak up water during heavy Peter Labovitz President/CEO Louise Krafft rains. On streets and properties with many Mary Kimm trees, the temperature on sweltering summer Publisher/Chief Operating Officer days can be 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in 703-778-9433 areas with few trees. [email protected] There are ways of reducing the damage from Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President /Gazette Packet future storms. But doing so will require both [email protected] the city (and private homeowners) to do more Wesley DeBrosse proactive tree care. Controller First, we need to plant the right trees in the Debbie Funk right places. In the past, the city made some National Sales, 703-778-9444 [email protected] mistakes in its tree selection, planting, for example, Bradford Pears, which have proved very A Connection Newspaper The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly Snapshot brittle. to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that do not Joe Reid and Company drove out from Remington Va. to help saw up Trees, especially larger shade trees, need to wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to downed trees and pull trapped limbs. Aug. 7, 8:50 p.m., Northridge. [email protected], and the See Letters, Page 14 distributor will be notified to discontinue service. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Burke & Herbert’s 158th Birthday

By E. Hunt Burke to be of service to our cus- Chairman & CEO tomers and our commu- Burke & Herbert Bank nity and it gives us tremendous satisfaction. It is that n Aug. 14, 1852, my great-great grandfa- simple. When I look back Other, John Woolfolk Burke (who was only over our history, I see one 27) and his partner, Arthur Herbert (a mere common denominator in 23 years old) opened the doors of this Bank. They this dedication to service: advertised the establishment of Burke & Herbert Bank making our customers the in a small notice in The Alexandria Gazette promis- focal point of our work ing “prompt attention to all business entrusted to and putting their needs them.” I am proud to say that promise has been kept E. Hunt Burke first. for 158 years. We show this in big ways When I think about the incredible events that our and small ones. For example, we make sure that Bank has endured over the years including the Civil people are available to help you when you call. We War, The Great Depression, and World Wars, and the show it in how we get to know a customer in person, host of changes that have occurred in our industry not just on paper, when making a decision about lend- including astounding advances in technology, the ing them money. And we show it by investing in ways growth of mega banks, and the recent financial melt- to make banking easy, convenient and rewarding for down, it makes me ponder what has made us suc- our customers. ceed, grow, and stay strong. We now have 22 convenient locations to better I know the answer and I found it in a brilliant quote serve you with two new branches scheduled to open by Albert Schweitzer. While Schweitzer said it, I think later this year. that four generations of my predecessors, including Another good example of putting our customers my father, Taylor Burke, Jr., would have advised me first is our new Convenient Checking Account that (and everyone at our Bank) in the same fashion. It is gives customers free access to any ATM in America this: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but — and we pick up the tab. Now that is worth cel- one thing I know: the only ones among you who will ebrating 365 days a year! be truly happy are those who will have sought and Many things have changed since we opened for found how to serve.” business in 1852 One thing that has not changed is And therein lies the “happy” in the celebration of our commitment to your satisfaction. When we say

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Two examples Taward-winning clarinetist Wonkak are the 2007 Washington Metropolitan Phil- Kim’s and to his accompanying pia- harmonic contest at which he won first prize nist Eun-Hye Grace Choi’s exquisite perfor- in the concerto competition, and the Mary mance: “So beautiful and elegant”; “Very Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition engaging concert”; “musical maturity and held on March 21, at which he won first understanding of the [score]”; technically prize.” The latter competition is sponsored flawless and awe-inspiring; and “so much by the Symphony Orchestra League of Al- virtuosity”. The recital was held July 18 at exandria. Eun-Hye Grace Choi has also won The Lyceum in Alexandria and sponsored several competitions and performed exten- by the Washington Metropolitan Philhar- sively as a collaborative pianist. monic Association’s 20th Summer Chamber Wonkak has also performed as featured Music Series. soloist with dozens of orchestras at presti- Commentary Wonkak Kim has also Eun-Hye Grace Choi Wonkak Kim gious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the won high praises from Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall and the ture, the three pieces accelerate from its magnificent chords on the piano. numerous publications: Seoul Arts Center. Some of these perfor- slow beginning into a triumphant finale. The young performers received wows hailed by the Washington Post for “excel- mances have been broadcast by NPR sta- ❖ Alban Berg’s “Vier Stücke für Klarinette from the audience before the last piece was lent breath control and fine command of tions across the country; and several of his und Klavier”, op.5 (1913). This four piece even finished, and they were rewarded with his instrument”; The New York Concert Re- world-premiere recordings will be released collection contains drama, passion, virtu- a well-deserved standing ovation. Rosa Ful- view “sultry, stylized melodies ... impressive soon. Eun-Hye Grace Choi has performed osity, and intense musical phrases and har- lerton, a member of the Symphony Orches- range”; the Classical Voice of North Caro- at the Hot Springs Music Festival, Hi Seoul monies. tra League of Alexandria said, “Wonkak’s lina “tour de force”; and the Journal de Festival, and many other venues. Some of ❖ Amilcare Ponchielli’s “I1 Convegno”, popularity was partly due to his engaging Morges, Suisse, ”virtuosic and stirring”. her performances have also been broadcast op. 76 for Two Clarinets and Piano. The style when he addressed the audience and by NPR’s Performance Today. Eun-Hye Ellen Taaffee Zwilich composer and win- clarinets sing beautiful melodies in this introduced his pieces.” ner of the Pulitzer Price in Music (1982) Grace Choi is currently pursuing a doctor highly opera-like duo. Wonkak Kim was born in Korea and be- of musical art from the University of Min- exclaimed that 25-year-old Wonkak Kim is ❖ Paul Reade’s “Suite from the Victorian gan playing the clarinet at the age of 15. nesota and will no doubt become an even “A stunning mix of vibrant and youthful Kitchen Garden (1991). This collection was He is presently completing his doctoral de- more famed pianist. enthusiasm and thoughtful artistic ideas.” written and performed for an English TV gree and is a graduate teaching assistant at Wonkak Kim’s musical talent and engag- This was evident when he and Eun-Hye series and won the 1991 Ivor Novello Florida State University. Eun-Hye Grace ing personality will indisputably ensure that Grace Choi performed the following pieces Award. Choi also from Korea began playing the pi- Wonkak Kim will continue to perform at at the recital: ❖ Charles-Marie Widor’s “Introduction ano at the age of six, and received her prestigious venues where he will receive ❖ Robert Schumann’s “Fantasiestücke”, et Ronde”, op 72 (1898). The piece is full master’s degree in piano accompanying at standing ovations and rave reviews and op. 73 (1849). Highly romantic in its na- of grand gestures with sweeping runs and Florida State University. wow. Letters to the Editor

From Page 10 driven from the school mid-year because ality of this school. be planted in areas with sufficient room for Much Needed at they simply can not take the deplorable Simply hiring one new teacher after an- their roots to grow. A tree with an exten- learning environment. Almost all worked other (which has happened frequently at sive root system will be much less suscep- Jefferson Houston hard to make a difference in the lives of the Jefferson Houston) will not help the school tible to heavy winds and soaking rains. To the Editor: students. or the community. Let’s move away from Perhaps most important, trees need peri- Mr. Roberts [Letters, “Teachers, Not Build- A public-private venture may be part of pointing fingers at hard working teachers odic care. Selectively pruning a tree within ings”] may wish to venture into Jefferson addressing the needs of this school. The as a way to fix our education system and about 10 years after planting can remove Houston and have a look for himself. He community must become more involved actually go into the schools and make a dif- potentially problematic limbs and encour- will quickly realize that his “Four Walls a with this school. And blaming teachers is ference. age healthier growth that will allow the tree School Does Not Make” refrain is quite ac- not the kind of community involvement I to better withstand storms and live longer. curate, yet his statements are misguided. am referring to. If the student population Tim F. Leary Unfortunately, the city doesn’t take such Almost none of the classrooms in Jefferson is to remain as it is at Jefferson Houston, Alexandria a proactive approach. Indeed, the city has Houston Elementary have four solid walls. tutors, mentors, big brothers, and big sis- virtually no money in its budget for peri- Most are open classrooms, a nod to the late ters have to have a vested interest in help- odic pruning of street trees. Its approach is 1960s and early 1970s thought of teaching ing these students succeed. Close attention New Chapter almost entirely reactive. It largely deals with students in one communal area. This de- has to be paid as to what plans ACPS is To the Editor: potentially problematic trees and limbs sign flaw is one of the many issues that still putting in place for Jefferson Houston. Add- I am writing to praise Jeanne Theismann’s when citizens complain. With the Aug. 5 plague Alexandria’s most under-performing ing or dropping the word “academy” into tremendous article on Chief David Baker on storm, the maintenance budget is probably school. Lack of parental involvement, lack the school’s name is not a valid plan. Nei- Aug. 5. Chief Baker has been a mentor and shot for the year. And we’re only in the sec- of student diversity, rampant discipline and ther are gimmicks and unproven fads, some huge influence on me during the last two ond month of the city’s fiscal year. behavior issues, over-representation of spe- of which are being pushed by celebrities years. Ms. Theismann wrote about a great In June 2009, the City Council adopted cial education programs, lack of vision and with personal ties to school officials. A clear life lesson. The Chief had it all, lost it all, an Urban Forestry Plan with many recom- goals, inconsistent curriculum and constant vision is needed which encompasses the paid for his mistake, and now he can move mendations for increasing the tree canopy changing of administrators, programs, requirements and needs of the community, on. He has made great strides. My family in the city and doing proactive tree care. plans, and teachers (at times due to Recon- students, teachers, and parents. was absolutley heart broken about what But the plan, for all intents and purposes, stitution under Federal Law) have left this Before retail or office space is sold in a happened, but we are proud of the way he has been put on the shelf. school riddled with problems. The least of public school building, more focus needs to handled himself following the incident. He The city takes prides in its vision of a more these problems is the teachers. Many won- be placed on parental involvement at “manned up” by taking his punishment ask- environmentally sustainable future. But it’s derful teachers, some possessing PhDs, have Jefferson Houston. Expectations to parents ing for no perks or special treatment. David difficult to see how we can have a “green” taught at Jefferson Houston. Some have and students need to be clear and if those Baker is a solid citizen who served our com- future if we keep losing our trees. been there long enough to see the slew of expectations are not followed, then students munity as our police chief and now contin- “new ideas” trickle down from the ACPS may have to leave the school. Until that ues to serve in other important ways. Thank Bill Hendrickson central office or whichever principal is run- occurs, good luck with whatever else ACPS you Ms. Theismann for closing a dark chap- Alexandria ning the school that year, some have been may want to put into place. That is the re- See Letters, Page 15 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 14 own personal gain? Who does one call to ter for a good man, and opening a bright report such allegation? new one. In the Gazette there was a statement printed: “Crime is crime. The law does not Louis Barnett distinguish between criminal violations of any other criminal law” made by the Vir- ginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Paying for Any attempt to encourage a resident to Citizenship? break the law by offering to pay money to a resident to marry a friend of his or hers in To The Editor: order for a person to stay in the country is I recently was stopped by a resident of criminal. It makes it hard for those trying Alexandria and, as we talked, I came to to do the right thing as they seek to become learn she needed advice on immigration. United States citizens. What does one do when you hear about a Geri Baldwin marriage to an illegal immigrant for one’s Alexandria

Neighorhood Taylor Run JACKSON TRAVELS the other. Susie Jackson escaped some of this heat, Peter and Marian Lawson were surprised taking a splendid trip through upper New to see the utility pole outside their house York State and Canada with a group of burn to the ground, igniting everything friends from college days. They went to around it. They retired to a hotel. Lake Chatauqua and to the Shakespeare Mickey and Dianna Campagna, de- Summer Festival at Stratford, where they pressed by the darkness of Old Town, were saw Christopher Plummer in The Tempest, glad to find the Lemon Grass Thai open. and enjoyed the musical Kiss Me Kate. They David Fromm of Del Ray has set up a also saw two Shaw favorites, The Doctor’s Google Map to track tree loss in Del Ray Dilemma and John Bull’s Other Island. and Beverly Hills. To access the map, STORM LOSSES Google “Lost Trees of Del Ray;” you can The power outage cause by last week’s add your own downed trees if you have a storm forced our neighbor Gary Oelze to Google account, which is pretty easy to set close his Birchmere for two nights. He was up. able to reschedule one of the artists, but not — Lois Kelso Hunt

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JEFFERSON PARK 105 KING HENRY CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $559,000 ... Townhouse ...... KING HENRY COURT 5013 MURTHA ST...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $555,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... CAMERON STATION 1326 CHETWORTH CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $554,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... BASHFORD LANE CLUSTER 1017 PITT ST N ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $548,000 ... Townhouse ...... WATERGATE OF ALEXANDRIA Finish Carpentry & Trim Works 1146 PITT ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $535,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... CANAL WAY 1121 POWHATAN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $535,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VIRGINIA VILLAGE 29 years of quality projects 1600 HUNTING CREEK DR #42 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $534,000 ... Townhouse ...... OLD TOWN GREENS 213 PAYNE ST N ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $532,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... OLD TOWN Specializing in: 422 LURAY AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $530,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... DELRAY 708 UPLAND PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $530,000 ... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... GLENMORE • Crown Moldings 2114 EARLY ST N ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $528,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... BRAD LEE HOMES 700 LITTLE ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... ROSEMONT PARK • Wainscoting & Chair Railings 307 BELLEFONTE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Semi-Detached ... 0.07 ...... RIVER TERRACE • Accent Trims 3925 COURTLAND CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SUNNYSIDE 808 FAIRFAX ST S ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... YATES GARDENS • Door & Window Trims 900 WASHINGTON ST N #103E ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $524,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .... 900 N WASHINGTON ST CONDOS 316 CUSTIS AVE ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $520,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... DEL RAY • Door & Hardware Installation 414 COLUMBUS ST S ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $520,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... OLD TOWN 5123 GARDNER DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $519,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... CAMERON STATION • Drywall Repairs 3828 WATKINS MILL DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $518,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 .... TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE • Other Carpentry projects 3802 CHARLES AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $515,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SUNNYSIDE 233 WEST ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $515,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... OLD TOWN Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Upon Request. 1416 ROUNDHOUSE LN #81 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $515,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 3817 COURTLAND CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $502,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SUNNYSIDE Ofc: 703.684.5215 Cell: 703.403.2994 500 NAYLOR ST N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... SEMINARY VALLEY 223 PATRICK ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Atth/Row Hse ... 0.02 ...... OLD TOWN [email protected] 548 SAINT ASAPH ST N #548 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $499,000 ... Townhouse ...... SHAD ROW 1250 WASHINGTON ST S #315 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $499,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... PORTO VECCHIO 130 CAMERON STATION BLVD .... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $495,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... CAMERON STATION 520 JOHN CARLYLE ST #104...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $495,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CONDOS AT CARLYLE SQUARE 420 STANTON PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $494,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... EDSALL RD T/H 902 HARRISON CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $490,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SUMMERS GROVE 521 WEST ST N ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $489,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... OLD TOWN 1600 SUTER ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $489,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... BAGGETT TRACT 33 ROSEMONT AVE E ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $482,000 ... Atth/Row Hse ... 0.04 ...... ROSEMONT 3 HERBERT ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $482,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LAND OF HERBERT 10 REED AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $477,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... DEL RAY 411 COLUMBUS ST S #7 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $470,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... WOLFE ALLEY 501 SLATERS LN E #401 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $465,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MARINA TOWERS 1707 OAKCREST DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 ... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... DYES OAKCREST 128 MEADOWS LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $459,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 . TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 505 MANSFIELD N. ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... SEMINARY VALLEY 501 SLATERS LN #209 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $444,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MARINA TOWERS 1306 COMMONWEALTH AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... DEL RAY 5829 PEARSON LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... SUMMERS GROVE 344 CLOUDES MILL CT #34 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 ... Townhouse ...... MILL STREAM 61 KENNEDY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $439,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 1110 PORTNER RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $439,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VIRGINIA VILLAGE 3005 MOSBY ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $437,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 5441 RICHENBACHER AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... KMS TOWNHOUSES 4908A JOHN TICER DR ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Townhouse ...... CAMERON STATION 466 GLEBE RD W ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... BEVERLY HILLS MANOR 32 GLEBE RD W ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... DEL RAY 2913 MOSBY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $434,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 1 KENNEDY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $427,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE interior & exterior painting 5112 ENGLISH TER #467 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 ... Other ...... CONDOS AT CAMERON BLVD 11 FORT WILLIAMS PKWY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $420,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... FT WILLIAMS PARK drywall & plaster repair 4911 29TH RD S #3344 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $415,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE 5074 DONOVAN DR #103 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... CONDOS AT CAMERON BLVD carpentry 624 PATRICK ST N ...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 ... Detached ...... 0.04 ...... OLD TOWN design & color consulting 5333 TRUMAN AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... ALEXANDRIA 5073 KILBURN ST #206 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Attach/Row Hse ...... OAKLAND HALL gutter cleaning 5628 GARY AVE ...... 4 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 .... SHIRLEY FOREST/DOWDEN TERR 3013 MOSBY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $405,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE sanding & staining 4009 TANEY AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $403,500 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... QUAKER PARK 2935 DINWIDDIE ST S #3383 ..... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $402,500 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE power washing 910 POWHATAN ST #305S ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $401,150 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .... 900 N WASHINGTON ST CONDOS 5823 PEARSON LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... SUMMERS GROVE concrete & patio cleaning 387 PICKETT ST #54 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $399,999 ... Townhouse ...... TOWNES OF HILLWOOD 4908 29TH RD S #3320 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $399,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE wood rot repair 46 TAYLOR RUN PKWY E ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $397,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... TAYLOR RUN 409 CAMERON STATION BLVD#55 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $395,000 ... Townhouse ...... WOODLAND HALL AT CAMERN 801 PITT ST S #422 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $392,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ST ASAPH SQUARE 2217 DEARING ST #105 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE 2578 NICKY LN #90 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $389,500 ... Townhouse ...... SEMINARY HEIGHTS 400 CAMERON STATION BLVD#238 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $385,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION 160 LYNHAVEN ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $385,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... DEL RAY 800 ST ASAPH ST S #208 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $383,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ST ASAPH SQUARE 209 ASPEN ST...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $375,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 514 WEST ST N #1-3 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... COLECROFT 501 SLATERS LN #821 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 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18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Merchants Hold Sidewalk Sale he brick sidewalks of Old Town Alexandria will be buzzing with shop-pers on Saturday, Aug, 14. Participating merchants from the Triver to the Metro, on King Street and the side streets, will be showcasing their products in the first Old Town-wide Summer Side- walk Sale. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (individual store hours vary). Each participating retailer will host a unique event or promotion — some retailers will be offering deeply-discounted summer merchandise, some will be holding demonstrations of their product lines, and others will have special events. Clothing, accessory, children’s, book, jewelry and home decor and furnishings boutiques, as well as galleries and Historic Sites such as the Tor- pedo Factory and the Historic Alexandria Museum Store, will be a part of the event. Sponsors of the event are the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alex- andria Convention and Visitors Association and The Potomac Riverboat Com- pany. For a complete list of all participating businesses and promotions (up- Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure dated daily), as well as other information about the sale, such as directions and links to detailed restaurant/hotel information and water taxi schedules, select the “Shoppers and Press” tab at www.alexandriasidewalksale.com.

Participants Curent Boutique Hysteria Potomac Bead Co. Diva Designer Consignment & Imagine Artwear PNC Bank About Face Other Delights Imperfections Principle Gallery Adal Designs Elder Crafters Indus Imports Red Barn Mercantile Appleseed Elinor Coleman’s Vintage Mirage Kit and Caboodle Salon Amarti Arts Afire Encore Boutique La Fromagerie Shoe Hive Banana Tree Fashion Envy La Muse Silver Parrot Bellacara Gallery West Lamplighter St. George Gallery Bike and Roll Garden of Divinity Lawrence Miller Ten Thousand Villages Bittersweet Goldworks Little Monogram Shop The Hour Bloomers Gossypia Lotus Blooms Todays Cargo BW Art, Antiques and Gourmet Center and Deli Mondays Child Torpedo Factory Collectibles Helen Olivia Mystique Treat Christmas Attic Historic Alexandria History Cen- P & C Art Unicorn Salon Classics and Country ter & Museum Store Periwinkle Van Bommel Antiek Haus Cobblestone Art Gallery Hooray for Books Pink and Brown Verdigris Antiques & Interiors Diva will be taking part in the Sidewalk Sale. Alexandria Restaurant Week Is Set for Aug. 20-29 he first-ever summer Alexandria Res- foodie establishments are participating in- The August event is the first time Alex- taurant Week will delight dining en- cluding Bastille, La Bergerie, the Grille at andria Restaurant Week has been offered Tthusiasts from Aug. 20-29. Some 60 Morrison House, Del Merei Grille, Geranio, in the summer. The success of two winter restaurants throughout the city will feature A La Lucia, Tempo, Cheesetique, FireFlies, restaurant weeks, held in 2009 and 2010, either a $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner Fontaine Caffé & Creperie, Grape + Bean, brought about a summer event by popular or $35 dinner for two; a $3.50 sweet treat and ACKC Cocoa Bar. demand from both diners and restaurateurs. is offered at participating local bakeries, This 10-day gourmet and gourmand event The Alexandria Convention & Visitors chocolatiers and dessert shops. enables residents and visitors to enjoy tanta- Association coordinates and markets the Restaurant Week menus and online res- lizing multi-course meals and distinctive treats event which is free for participating restau- ervations are available now on prepared especially for the occasion showcas- rants. In addition to serving as an economic VisitAlexandriaVA.com. A one-stop shop for ing the inventive culinary diversity offered driver for Alexandria restaurants, Alexan- a complete Alexandria Restaurant Week throughout the city. From fabulous fine din- dria Restaurant Week builds the Alexandria experience, the website invites diners to ing to casual neighborhood favorites and tasty brand as it helps the City to become known browse the diverse list of delectable restau- little delights, Alexandria Restaurant Week as a culinary destination. For details, go to rant choices. Many of the city’s favorite offers something for everyone. VisitAlexandriaVA.com. Chef Kyong Civil War Living History with the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry at Fort Ward earn about the army life of the Civil best known for fighting with distinction at War soldier with reenactors from the Gettysburg where it lost 80 percent of its L1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Co. men. After serving in New York City to en- D, on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Fort Ward Mu- force the draft, the unit was briefly stationed seum. This free program will be held from in Alexandria in September 1863 before 10 a.m to 4 p.m. being dispatched to the Virginia front. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. with a roll Members of the re-created 1st Minnesota, call and inspection of troops. Special fea- Co. D are dedicated to the authentic portrayal tures of the day’s schedule include firing of the life of the Civil War soldier, and edu- demonstrations at 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m., a cating the public about the role of this well noon meal in camp where army rations will known Union regiment in the Civil War. be discussed, a knapsack inspection, and a Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site is discussion of the soldier’s uniform. located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Al- The 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry was exandria. It was the fifth largest installa- the first state unit to be formed in response tion within the extensive network of forts to President Abraham Lincoln’s call for known as the Defenses of Washington, 75,000 troops in April 1861. The regiment which was built to protect the Federal capi- participated in many major engagements tal during the Civil War. Call 703-746-4848 from First Bull Run to Appomattox, but is or visit www.fortward.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 19 Talk of the Town is a new Alexandria Gazette Packet feature. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be e-mailed to [email protected]. The Breakfast Bunch During the “dog days”, The Wanderer likes to keep his activities non-aerobic, as he prefers linen to spandex. A shady morning breakfast is such a civilized way to start the day. Follow him as he flip-flops through town celebrating Restaurant Month. And stay tuned for further adventures with a fork.

A THE ROYAL RESTAURANT Voted the best breakfast in town, this neighborhood favorite has been a meeting place for over 100 C YVES BISTRO years. Weekend breakfast buffet A traditional French bistro offering served Saturday and Sunday. Eggs Benedict and Eggs Breakfast hours: Norvegian. Delicieux! Mon-Sat, 6:30-11am, Breakfast served: Sun 7am-2pm. 734 Weekdays, 7-11am, N. St Asaph Street, Weekends 8:30-4pm. 703-548-1616. 235 Swamp Fox Road, www.theroyalrestaurant.com. 703-329-1010. www.yvesbistrova.com.

B TABLE TALK Serving breakfast since 1976 D LA MADELELINE when the Kapetanakis family A fast, convenient breakfast any opened the doors. A great place time of day served in a charming to be a regular — and if you leave French country atmosphere. hungry it’s not their fault. Wonderful pastries. Breakfast served Mon-Friday, Mon-Fri 6:30-11am, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sat 6:30-3pm, Sun 7:30-2:30. 6:30 a.m.-11:30 pm, 1623 Duke Street, 703 548-3989. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 500 King Street, 703-739-2854 www.lamadeleine.com.

I MANCINI’S CAFÉ AND BAKERY New York style breakfast. Fabulous buttermilk pancakes and French toast. J Serving 7-11 a.m. daily. 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue, 703 838-3663. www.cateringbymancinis.com.

G THE UPTOWNER CAFÉ 101 Harvard Street, E BRABO RESTAURANT/ 703 836-3162. I L’ORIEN HOTEL Chef Robert Wiedmaier suggests his pork belly, poached eggs, H ATLANTIS PIZZERIA cheddar potato cakes finisihed & FAMILY RESTAURANT with a sabayon sauce, A full breakfast menu specializ- but the eggs and hash ing in fluffy 3-egg omlets and are one of our favs. eggs of all choices. Breakfast served 7-10:30 daily. A 3648 King Street 1600 King Street, 703 894-3440. (in Bradlee Shopping Center), www.braborestaurant.com 703 671-0250. www.alexandriaitalianfood.com. F THE GRILLE/ G MORRISON HOUSE HOTEL J THE ALEXANDRIA For over 20 years, Chef Abel has D PASTRY SHOP served scrumptious beignets and Besides their well-known eggs benedict to guests and locals B F pastries, try the homemade who love the elegant atmosphere Belgian waffles and made-to- of a manor house tucked away order omelets. from the bustle of Old Town. 3690 King Street 116 South Alfred Street, (in the Bradlee Shopping 703 838-8000. Center), 703-578-4144. www.morrisonhouse.com. www.alexandriapastry.com

20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fine Arts

featuring Adam Garcia on the installation), Maggie Michael NOW THROUGH SEPT. 5 marimbas (painting), Jefferson Pinder Artist Genevieve Lynn. “In Misty “Up Under the Roof” screening. At the (video), and Kerry Skarbakka China” captures moments in landscape, Gallery at Convergence located at 1801 (photography). Located in the Maury people and culture. At Gallery West, N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Call 703- School building, the aac mounts five 1213 King street, Alexandria. Visit 998-6260 x3. exhibitions of contemporary art per www.jaderiverstudio.com. year, rents studio spaces, and conducts educational programs for students of THURSDAY/AUG. 12 SUNDAY/AUG. 15 all ages. Normal public hours are Second Thursday Art Night. 6-9 p.m. Shelf Life. 4-6 p.m. Mary “Mimi” Frank. Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am Free. Visitors are invited to browse Artist’s reception. Mary ‘Mimi’ Frank, is to 5 p.m.. Call 703-248-6800 or visit open studios, interact with artists and a wall mounted sculpture show that www.arlingtonartscenter.org. are encouraged to bring a donation for contains musings about life, Community Partners for Children or relationships, objects, and their ironies the ongoing Carpenter’s Shelter Food when juxtaposed. At the Athenaeum NOW THROUGH AUG. 22 Drive. At the Torpedo Factory Art Gallery, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. Kiln Club Show. Kiln Club members go Center, 105 N. Union Street, Contact Twig Murray, Visual Arts the distance to show the versatility of Alexandria. Visit Committee at 703-683-5058 or clay surfaces. Hours are Monday www.torpedofactory.org; 703-838- [email protected]. through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4565 x2. Thursdays open until 9 p.m. At Scope Gallery, 105 North Union Street, THURSDAY/AUG. 12 NOW THROUGH AUG. 15 Ground Floor, Studio 19, Alexandria. Call 703-548-6288 or visit Artists’ Talk. 7-8:30 p.m. “The Art of Marsha Staiger and Alison Sigethy www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/ Photo-Journalism,” at the Del Ray — Art in Balance: Rhythm and scope.htm and www.kilnclubwdc.com Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Rainy Day in NYC by Jill Banks, Best in Show, oil on canvas. Repetition. These two artists present Ave., Alexandria. Free. RSVP: 703-625- an exhibit that investigates the paradox 2330. NOW THROUGH SEPT. 6 of balance, the nature of rhythm, and NOW THROUGH AUG. 29 the beauty and order created by “Scapes: The Annual Landscape Exhibit.” Opening reception is Thursday, Aug. McLean Art Society’s Summer repetition. The Torpedo Factory Art 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. Artwork inspired by all environments may be a part of this Show. Juried by Gwen Bragg, teacher FRIDAY/AUG. 13 Center’s Target Gallery hosts the exhibit – urban and rural, industrialized and primitive, coastal and arid, and and award-winning artist. At River “Highlights” Video Premiered. 7-10 annual Artist of the Year exhibition, works portraying the beauty and destruction created by Mother Nature. ‘Scapes Farm, home of the American p.m. Free. Abby Sternberg’s video which is sponsored by the Friends of was juried by artist Joey Manlapaz, instructor at the Corcoran College of Art and Horticultural Society, 7931 E. “Highlights” featuring comments by the TFAC. At 105 N. Union St., Design. At the Art League Gallery, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria. Visit Boulevard Drive, South of Old Town. the 2010 Living Legends of Alexandria Alexandria; 703-838-4565, x4 or visit www.theartleague.org. The themes are flower painting and will premiere at the Opening Reception www.torpedofactory.org. still life as well as landscapes. Hours of the photo exhibition. At the Del Ray are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mt. Vernon Alexandria’s Living Legends of 2009- Talk/Q&A: The Art of Photojournalism, Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Avenue in Alexandria. Gallery hours 2010 Photo exhibition, many of whom Aug. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. Presented by NOW THROUGH AUG. 21 are Thursdays, noon-4 p.m., Fridays, will be in attendance. Twelve the Del Ray Artisans. At the Del Ray Art Scouts. Six artists with strong noon-9 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 individuals or teams were selected Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon presences in the D.C. metro region NOW THROUGH AUG. 29 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-6 p.m. from among the nominees as the 2009- Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-625-2330 or explain how and why they make their Artist Diane Shiely Frykman. Free. 10 Living Legends of Alexandria – Chet visit [email protected] art — by presenting other artists who Show entitled “The Four Seasons” Avery, Rosalind Bovey, V. Rodger or www.AlexandriaLegends.com. use the same materials or methods. FRIDAY/AUG. 13 includes still life and landscape oil Digilio, Nelson A. Greene, Sr., Alice These six artists all work in different paintings. At the Historic House at Gathering of the Legends. Opening Merrill and Linda Odell, T. Michael (but related, sometimes overlapping) AUG. 13 THROUGH SEPT. 29 Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green reception is rescheduled for Friday, Miller, John Porter, Joan and John disciplines: Zoe Charlton (drawing), Spring Road, in Alexandria. Call 703- Aug. 13 from 7-10 p.m. Meet Renner, David G. Speck, Pat Troy, Lois FEAR Exhibition. Preview reception on Mary Early (sculpture), J.J. 642-5173. Walker, and Betty R. Wright. Artist’s Friday, Aug. 13 from 6-9 p.m. McCracken (performance and

If you do not The get The Alexandria Royal Restaurant Gazette (now smoke free) Packet delivered to “What’s for Dinner?!” your home… You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. In addition to our award winning menu, we have added FIRST some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. CLASS Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. MAILED Monday - Kids Night SUBSCRIP- Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. TIONS Tuesday - Greek Night are now avail- Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, able for the Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! first time with Wednesday - All American Night timely postal Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham carrier delivery: $30 for Thursday - Italian Night six months. Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari Help us meet the costs of pro- Friday - Fish Night viding first- Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce rate community Saturday -Steak and Chop Night journalism on newsprint to Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka your house- Sunday hold. Brunch served 7am - 2pm Call 703-778- Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. 9426 (or -9427) Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm or e-mail 730 North Saint Asaph Street circulation@ Alexandria, VA 22314 connectionnews (703) 548-1616 papers.com Ample Free Parking www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 21 Calendar

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, Hwy., Alexandria. Call 703-324-SHOW on “Shop” or call The Lyceum to [email protected]. Pho- (7469). Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ register by phone at 703-746-4994. tos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline parks/performances Admission is $5 per person. At The is Thursday at noon for the following week’s Lyceum, 201 South Washington street, Old Town Alexandria. Visit paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 SATURDAY/AUG. 14 with questions. www.alexandriahistory.org. Alexandria Youth Arts Festival. 10 ONGOING a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Children’s SUNDAY/AUG. 15 Children enter a world of fantasy activities, crafts, exhibits, music and and fables when costumed interpreters spoken word. At Jefferson-Houston Paul Carr in Concert. 4 p.m. $15 weave three tales together during Elementary School Field, 1501 donation. Sponsored by the Committee Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, Cameron St., Alexandria. Children for Jazz at Meade. At Meade Church, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon,” through age 19 are invited to enter 322 N. Alfred St., Alexandria. held every Saturday and Sunday at 2 original artwork for display at the Mount Vernon Concert Band. 7 to 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Storytelling sessions festival. Contact Jason Ellis at 703-535- p.m. Free. A concert in Ft. Hunt Park, will take place in the Hands-On History 3175 or McKenya Dilworth-Abdalla at six miles south of Old Town Alexandria Room in the Donald W. Reynolds 703-746-5550. on the GW Parkway, 703-289-2550 or Education Center. “Washington Builds Irish Festival. Noon to 7 p.m. At www.nps.gov/gwmp and go to “News a Barn” is the theme for August’s Waterfront Park, 1A Prince Street, and Fun Things to do.” storytelling sessions. During the 20- Alexandria. This event is sponsored by minute session, children learn Aesop’s The Ballyshaners, Inc. Call Pat Troy at 703-615-9453 or email fables and listen to stories about MONDAY, AUG. 16 George Washington’s life! The FRIDAY/AUG. 20 [email protected]. storytelling program is recommended Jane Austen Ball. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Theology on Tap. 7 p.m. Food, fun and Dixie Melody Boys. 7:30 p.m. At the Mt. Calvary Community Church. Call 703- Costumes of the 1790s are encouraged. faith in a casual setting. This session’s for children ages three to eight. 971-0165 or visit www.mtcalvarycc.com. Parental supervision is required. “Once Tickets are $45/advance, $50/door. theme is “The Athletes 6-Pack” Upon at Time at Mount Vernon” is Participants can prepare for the ball Winning for Christ. Must be 21. At Pat included in regular Estate admission: is $8/regular; $5/children and seniors. Alexandria Harmonizers Perform. with instruction from dance master Troy’s Ireland’s Own, 111 North Pitt adults, $15; youth ages 6-11, $7; and At Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. With the City’s own Corky Palmer on Thursdays, July 29, Street, Alexandria. Call 703-549-4535. children under 5 are admitted free. 9600 Plymouth Road, Alexandria. Visit barbershop singers. At Market Square, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 www.Cinderella2010.com. 301 King Street, Alexandria. Call the p.m. Learn the basic steps of English FRIDAY AFTERNOONS hotline at 703-746-5592. country dancing for $12 per class or FRIDAY/AUG. 13 AUG. 16-20 Tea Dances. 1 to 3:15 p.m. Group class Honor by August Performs (Rock/ $30 for the series. At Gadsby’s Tavern from 1to 1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and “Renewal: Stories from America’s Pop). 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. At Grist Museum, 134 North Royal street, Old Seriously Shakespeare Camp! 1 to 4 Swing music. $11/person. At the Religious-Environmental Mill Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Town Alexandria. For tickets, call 703- p.m. Cost is $150 - Ages 9-13 (Full - Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth Movement.” 7 746-4242. Visit wait list only). Participants will be Street, 2nd Floor (off Duke Street), p.m. A film about www.gadsbystavern.org. introduced to Shakespeare’s “The Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868. how Americans of Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Free. Merchant of Venice,” through scene different faiths, Featuring the Volunteers, the U.S. work and improvisation activities motivated by their Army’s premier touring pop/rock band. designed for youngsters to gain a full THURSDAY/AUG. 12 spiritual and At Centennial Park, off of English Ave., understanding of the plot, characters Bagpipes, Pipes and Drums religious Fort Meade. and language. Theatre games and Concert. 7 p.m. At Fort Ward Park, convictions, become Kitchen and Bath Seminar. 10:30 to creative costumery add to the mirth 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. better stewards of 12:30 p.m. At Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and merriment. All camps take place at Concert is presented by the NOVA the environment. At and Lighting Gallery, 5650-D General St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Branch of the Royal Scottish Dance the Mount Vernon Washington Drive, Alexandria. Call 1- Riverside Road, 22308. Email Heather Society, and the Alexandria Pipes and Unitarian Church, 800-513-2250. Sanderson at [email protected]. Drums. Free. Call 703-883-4686. 1909 Windmill “Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Lane, Alexandria. Story of Black New Orleans” Jean Bayou Performs. 7 p.m. Tickets TUESDAY/AUG. 17 are $10. Jean Bayou has maneuvered Call 703-721-0595 Film Screening. 4:30 p.m. Free. Part her way through motherhood, or gpourchot@ of “Movies with a Mission.” At the Mount Vernon Genealogical womanhood, the neighborhood (and yahoo.com. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Society. 1 p.m. Free. The meeting will other hoods too numerous to mention) Film Screening. Wythe St., Alexandria. Visit feature a presentation entitled “The to write songs of love, loss, redemption 7 p.m. “Renewal: www.alexblackhistory.org or call 703- DAR & SAR – Learn What They Do & and bad family vacations. Performs at Stories from 746-4356. How You Can Become a Member.” The The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, America’s Religious- Summer Orchestra Series. 7:30 p.m. panel will be made up of Phyllis Kelley Alexandria. Call 703-548-0035. Environmental The Marine Chamber Orchestra and Claire Kluskens who are members 18th Century Dance Class. 7:30 to Movement,” a film performs. At Rachel M. Schlesinger of local DAR chapters and Robert Carr 9:30 p.m. Learn the dances of Jane about how Concert Hall, Northern Virginia who is a member of a local SAR Austen’s time — danced by Elizabeth Americans of Community College, 3001 North chapter. Meets at Hollin Hall Senior Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Cost is $30/ different faiths, Beauregard St., Alexandria. Call 703- Center, Room 112, in Alexandria. Call series or $12/class. Singles or couples motivated by their 845-6156 or Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or are welcome. At Gadsby’s Tavern spiritual and www.schlesingercenter.com. [email protected]. Museum, 134 North Royal Street, religious Alexandria Sidewalk Sale. Mount Vernon Lions. 6:30 p.m. Sandy Alexandria. Reservations are requested convictions, become Alexandria will host its first-ever Halverson from The Bell Program will and can be made by calling 703-746- better stewards of sidewalk sale. Sign up as a speak about the camp run for visually 4242. the environment. At participating retailer today, or just plan impaired children. At Pema’s the chapel of the to come out and shop till you drop Restaurant. Call Andrea Corsillo at Mount Vernon AUG. 12-14 while looking for great deals. Visit 703-960-4973. AUG. 12-14 Unitarian Church, www.alexandriasidewalksale.com. “Cinderella.” Presented by the homeschool group, 1909 Windmill ”Cinderella.” Presented by the Morningstar Productions. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Lane, Alexandria. homeschool group, Morningstar on Thursday, Aug. 12; Friday, Aug. 13; Saturday, Aug. Refreshments AUG. 14-15 WEDNESDAY/AUG. 18 Productions. Performances are 7:30 14; and Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Admission is $8/ provided. Donations Model Train Days. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Swing Dancing. 9-11 p.m. Cost is $10. p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12; Friday, regular; $5/children and seniors. At Plymouth Haven accepted. 703-721- on Saturday; 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. For With the Deja Blue Blues Band. At Aug. 13; Saturday, Aug. 14; and Baptist Church, 9600 Plymouth Road, Alexandria. Visit 0595 or ages 8 and up. Register online at Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Admission www.Cinderella2010.com. [email protected]. www.alexandriahistory.org and click See Calendar, Page 23

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Nick’s Nightclub, 641 South Pickett Street, importance of regular mammograms, Blvd., Alexandria. Enjoy lively jazz Restaurant Alexandria. self exams, how diet affects breast music as you peruse a variety of Shop to Fight Childhood Obesity. health and the benefits of all as they handcrafted items. Refreshments will Français Shop the Alexandria Whole Foods relate to breast cancer. At The Full be available. The rain date for the Market, 1700 Duke street, and support Cup - Old Town - 218 N. Lee Street, craft show is Aug. 28. and Alexandria Neighborhood Health Suite 206, Alexandria. RSVP to Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Free. Bar Services Inc. and the Partnership for a [email protected] by August 17. Featuring the Concert Band and the Healthier Alexandria’s ACHIEVE Space is limited. www.thefullcup.com. Soldiers’ Chorus. At Centennial Park, OW PEN UNDAYS Planning Team. Five percent of the off of English Ave., Fort Meade. N O S proceeds will go towards supporting Unusual Fruits Tasting. 1-3 p.m. $27. for Lunch & Dinner the ACHIEVE Planning Team’s fight FRIDAY/AUG. 20 Ugli fruit, cherimoya, kumquat, star against early childhood obesity. Visit Dixie Melody Boys. 7:30 p.m. At the fruit….Many unfamiliar fruits are www.healthieralexandria.org/36130 Mt. Calvary Community Church. Call readily available in supermarkets, but NEW MENUS 703-971-0165 or visit are often ignored. Try some! Delight for Lunch / Dinner www.mtcalvarycc.com. your taste buds as we serve up a Squeeze Bayou (Cajun). 7:30-8:30 selection of intriguing fruits and tell THURSDAY/AUG. 19 p.m. Free. Squeeze Bayou Cajun Band, their stories. At Green Spring Gardens, Wednesday Nites Dave Tucker Combo. 7-9 p.m. Free. based in the D.C. area, plays 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Dave Tucker is an internationally- traditional Cajun and zydeco dance Call 703-642-5173 to register. Visit All Bottled Wine known performer of early jazz styles. music from Southwestern Louisiana, www.greenspring.org. Half Off Dave specializes in performing specializing in two steps and waltzes. Breakfast Reach Out Meeting. 9:15 ragtime, novelty, blues and Harlem Their music reflects a blend of many a.m. Sponsored by Arlington Aglow stride piano music, but has expanded styles including country music, blues with speaker Marilyn Henretty. Alfresco Dining in recent years to include performing and Creole. At Grist Mill Park, 4710 Breakfast is provided; $3.25 donation. with dance orchestras and several SATURDAY/AUG. 21 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy., At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3439 on our NEW patio small combos. At Torpedo Factory Art Singer-songwriter Anne Hills Alexandria. Call 703-324-SHOW Payne Street, Bailey’s Crossroads. Call Center, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria. performs. 7 p.m. Sponsored by (7469). Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Betty Rose Forsell at 703-671-9264. Call 703-838-4565, Focus Music, a nonprofit supporter parks/performances. HOURS www.torpedofactory.org. and presenter of folk and acoustic SUNDAY/AUG. 22 Lunch Garden Stroll and Tea. 1-3 p.m. $27 music that holds concerts in west Take a relaxing docent-led stroll Summer Chamber Music Series. 3 Sunday 11;30 to 3:00 Alexandria on Sundays. Tickets are AUG. 20-29 through the demonstration gardens $18 general, $15 in advance at p.m. Free. The Eastmont Trio Tues - Fri 11:00 to 2:30 and enjoy an afternoon tea at the FocusMusic.org. Contact Gilliam at Alexandria Restaurant Week. 60 performing string trios by Mozart and Dinner Historic House. This is a delightful restaurants offer a $35 prix-fixe three- Dohnanyi. At the Lyceum, 201 S. 703-975-8027 or Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 introduction to the mission and history [email protected]. St. Aiden’s is course dinner, $35 dinner for two, or Washington Street, Alexandria. Mon thru Thur 5:00 to 9:00 of Green Spring Gardens, one of the at 8531 Riverside Rd., Alexandria, $3.50 sweet treat. Participants include Alte Kameraden. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. A preeminent places for horticulture in between Fort Hunt Road and Route 1. Bastille, La Bergerie, the Grille at German Festmusik band concert in Ft. Fri - Sat 5:00 to 9:30 the Washington, D.C. area. Individuals Morrison House, Del Merei Grille, A La Hunt Park, six miles south of Old Town and groups are welcome. At Green Lucia, Tempo, Cheesetique, Fontaine Alexandria on the GW Parkway, 703- Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Caffé & Creperie, and ACKC Cocoa Bar. 289-2550 or www.nps.gov/gwmp and Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173 1950. At the Alexandria Black History 703-746-3301. Menus and online go to “News and Fun Things to Do.” 10 East Glebe Road to register. Visit www.greenspring.org. Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. reservations on VisitAlexandriaVA.com. West End Farmers’ Market Closed. Earl Lloyd Book Signing. 6:30 to 8:30 Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or call The West End Farmers’ Market will be Alexandria, Virginia 22305 p.m. Alexandria native and NBA 703-746-4356. closed in preparation for the Annual pioneer Earl Lloyd will discuss and sign “Breast Talk.” 6-8 p.m. Free. The Full SATURDAY/AUG. 21 Cambodian Community Day Festival. Chezandree.com copies of his book “Moonfixer” at a Cup Women’s Health Series Presents Neighborhood Craft Show. 9 a.m. to At Ben Brenman Park. The West End reception. Lloyd, a graduate of Parker- “Breast Talk” with Beth Becker, 3 p.m. The Belle View neighborhood Farmers’ Market will reopen Aug. 29 703.836.1404 Gray High School, became the first executive director, Capital Breast Care will be hosting its first craft show at and continue Sundays through Nov.21. African American to play in the NBA in Center. Beth will speak on the the Town Center, 1204 Belle View Call 703.746.4343.

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erhaps the first step in ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT beating the summer NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW heat, or any other of The following requests have been received for P life’s pressures, is to administrative review and approval. confront it. The Director of Planning and Zoning may ap- Photos by prove the permits unless a request that the ap- Nearly 270 high school students plication be forwarded to City Council is re- from Junior ROTC programs up ceived by September 2, 2010. and down the Virginia, Maryland For information about this application or to

and Delaware coasts faced up to Rick Haverinen comment, visit the City’s website at alexandriava.gov or call (703) 746-4666. steamy temperatures and some of SPECIAL USE PERMIT # 2010-0049 their phobias July 16-21 during the Junior Cadet Leadership Chal- ADDRESS: 3825 RUSSELL ROAD (PARCEL ADDRESS 3801 RUSSELL ROAD) lenge Mountain 2010 at Fort

REQUEST TO OPERATE A CHILD DAY CARE Eustis, Va. CENTER IN A CHURCH. “I think it’s awesome,” said Leidy APPLICANT: MARY SCHLICKENMAIER Gonzalez, a cadet in the Junior Cadet Sibghat Saeed, from the Junior ROTC program at Cadet Leidy Gonzalez ROTC program at T.C. Williams T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, climbs the cargo ABC LICENSE Sebastien and Mary Tavel trading as La High School in Alexandria. “I’m net obstacle July 18 at Fort Eustis, Va., during the Junior ing it well, then I need to keep Fromagerie, 1222 King St, Alexandria, VA enjoy being here. I came here to Cadet Leadership Challenge 2010. going, and keep going, until I get 22314. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC learn. This is my first year, and this hired.’” BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine off and on premises and keg license to sell or is the best thing I have ever done.” seemed nice, because they’re prob- “Some of the cadets leave the manufacture alcoholic beverages. Some of the high school cadets ably as scared as I was. And then Trophies program after the ninth grade be- Sebastien Tevel, Owner may have worn out their physical we got to know each other and Cadet Jenna M. Samara received a cause they want to experiment,” training muscles and blistered now we’re best friends.” trophy in recognition of being in the Geary said. “They were excited their marching and drilling feet “They seem to grow in so many top 1 percent of cadets attending the about being in the uniform, and LEGAL NOTICE JCLC (Mountain) Camp. Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of from plenty of physical activity at areas from the Junior ROTC pro- it’s just like a kid with a new toy. the code of the City of Alexandria, the Cadet Eric Watkins received a trophy Alexandria Police Department located at 2003 the camp, but they also exercised gram,” said Col. (Retired) in recognition of being in the top 4 After they have had an opportu- Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 is now in their minds in classroom work and Reginald Geary, senior Army in- percent of cadets attending the JCLC nity to play with that new toy, then possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, (Mountain) Camp. lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other even relaxed during a boat cruise. structor for the T.C. Williams High they’re ready to move on to some- items. All persons having valid claim to the Cadet Alexandria Rodriguez property should file a claim to the property with The fear factor for the teenag- Junior ROTC program, “and you received a trophy in recognition of thing else. And of course, you have reasonable proof of ownership or the items will ers at the six-day camp could have do get a sense of inspiration in the being in the top 5 percent of cadets those that want to stay with the be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a attending JCLC (Mountain) Camp. complete listing go to come from climbing the high cargo kids when they get out and serve program throughout their high http://alexandriava.gov/police/ and contact the Police Property Unit at (703) 838-4709. net obstacle at the Fort Eustis Con- the community. They do competi- school years, and it’s just like the fidence Course, sliding while sus- tive events, including the dill think about the future, and the military. The military is not for pended beneath a single rope team, and they participate in the best you can do. So it’s a great everyone, and we don’t try to push Now! Complete “bridge” six feet from the ground, Raiders program. You see the end opportunity they give us.” military service. Our motto is to or just from being tossed into a result, especially at the end of the Gonzalez didn’t say what she motivate young people to be bet- Print Editions random platoon-sized mixture of year when they walk across the had planned for a career, but she ter American citizens. It’s more new youths selected from 24 far- stage at school, how they have wants to make JROTC part of each about being involved in commu- flung high schools. matured, how they have excelled high school year. Saeed said he nity service events, as well as in- Online! “I feel like a stranger, and they in various ways, including leader- would be interested in a military stilling leadership into the cadets.” The full print editions of all 18 feel like strangers,” said Cadet ship and self-confidence.” stint after school if he could not Another thing Geary said he en- Connection Newspapers are now Sibghat Saeed, also from the T.C. “I think [JROTC] is the best immediately progress to become joys is the person-to-person kudos available on our Web Site in PDF format, Williams JROTC program. Saeed thing, because some guys get into a mechanical engineer. he sometimes receives. said he was initially nervous about trouble in school and everything,” “It feels great when somebody “It’s very rewarding when a par- page by page, identical to our weekly the mix of strangers from 24 far- Gonzalez said. “If you get into is encouraging you for doing ent expresses their appreciation to newsprint editions, including print flung high schools, “but once I [trouble] then you can get to something well,” Gonzalez said, you for working with their son or advertising. Go to started talking to them, they thinking in other ways. You get to “and you’re like, ‘OK, so if I’m do- daughter,” Geary said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on “Print Editions.” Engagement Schmidt, Neises Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt of tures, and independent films. Jefferson, Wisconsin, are pleased The future groom is a graduate to announce the engagement of of River Ridge High School and their daughter, Janelle Marie earned a bachelor’s degree in po- Schmidt to Patrick William Neises, litical science from the University son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Neises, of Notre Dame and a master’s de- of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. gree in business administration The bride-to-be is a graduate of from Texas A&M University- Jefferson High School and earned Texarkana. He currently is a

PRINT EDITIONS a bachelor’s degree from Carroll policy analyst for the Federal Gov- University in Theatre. She currently ernment. The couple met in Dal- M is employed as the director of las, Texas in 2005, and are plan- events and communications at the ning a Sept. 4 wedding in Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. Jefferson, Wisconsin at St. John She also has an agent in Washing- the Baptist Catholic Church. The ton, D.C. and has acted in various couple currently reside in Old commercials, major motion pic- Town Alexandria. Janelle Marie Schmidt and Patrick William Neises

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new marks in the boys 15-18 50M free Paul O’Hara two-time (25.82), 50M back (29.93) and the 100M NVSL Champion. IM (1:02.78). In the 50M free, he tied the record of 25.82 seconds set by Ken Schwartz in 1989 and bettered his own previous he Hollin Meadows Barracudas records in the 50M back and 100M IM. On had six swimmers qualify for the the relay side the boys 13-14 100M medley T2010 NVSL Individual All Star relay team of O’Hara, Hunter Aardema, Championship held on Aug. 7 at Andrew Hohman and Ben Cermak went the Broyhill Crest pool in Annandale. Paul 59.58 seconds, bettering the previous O’Hara was the league champion in both the record of 1:00.73 seconds set in 1985. At boys 13-14 50M freestyle (25.53 seconds) and the Division 9 Relay Carnival and the All the 100M individual medley (1:03.16 sec- Star Relay Carnival a total of five records onds). O’Hara’s time in the 50M freestyle also were broken including the Boys 13-14 200M set a new HM team record bettering his own medley relay and 200M free relay, the boys mark of 25.70 seconds set a week earlier at 15-18 200M free relay, the girls 8U 100M the Division 9 Individual Championships. modified medley relay and the girls 15-18 Mark Mattis finished sixth in the boys 15- 200M free relay. 18 100M IM with a time of 1:03.30. Olivia Hollin Meadows finished tied for fifth

Submitted photo Petretich was 10th in the girls 8U 25M place in Division 9 of the Northern Virginia freestyle swimming the distance in 17.95 Swimming League with a record of 1-4. seconds. Andrew Hohman qualified in both Three of the losses were by 15 points or the Boys 13-14 50M Backstroke and the fewer. At the Division 9 Relay Carnival, HM 100M IM finishing 14th in both events turn- finished second overall and also had the ing in a time of 32.64 seconds in the Back- second highest point total of all teams in stroke and 1:11.17 seconds in the IM. Also Pictured are the Hollin Meadows record-breaking All Star relay teams. Division 9 when considering both the dual finishing 14th overall was Cole Perverall in First row: (8U girls) Molly Mcguckin, Olivia Petretich, Fiona Walsh, meet scores and Relay Carnival scores. At the Boys 8U 25M breast with at time of Morgan McNutt. Back row: coach Lea Mazzaccoli, (13-14 boys) Hunter the Mount Vernon area IM Invitational, HM 25.24 seconds. The other HM swimmer Aardema, Ben Cermak, Paul O’Hara, Andrew Hohman and coach Ken finished first in the Minuteman Division. qualifying for All Stars was Lexie Kroeger Diceare. Absent from picture Coach Lauren Crow. At the Division 9 Individual Champion- who swam the girls 9-10 50M breast in a ships, HM had seven division champions time of 46.49 seconds and finished 17th with O’Hara (boys 13-14 50M free and overall. 13-14 event including the 50M free (25.53 mark was set in 1988 by Keva Silversmith 100M IM) and Mattis (boys 15-18 50M back Fourteen new team records were set in seconds), 50M back (30.06 seconds), 50M (35.41 seconds) and the 50M butterfly and 100M IM) both winning two events. 2010 with eight individual records and six breast (34.69 seconds), 50M butterfly where the previous mark was set in 1993 Other division champions included Olivia relay records being recorded. Individual (29.50 seconds) and 100M IM (1:02.65). by Bob Bowman (30.15 seconds). The other Petretich (girls 8U 25M free), Cole Peverall records were set by O’Hara (5) and Mattis Among those records the two that stand out records were either previously set by O’Hara (boys 8U 25M back) and Lexie Kroeger (3). O’Hara set new marks in every boys were the 50M breast where the previous last year or by Mattis in 2007. Mattis set (girls 9-10 50M breast).

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At All-Stars Sterbutzel Craig swimmer Julia Bolger Mount Vernon Park’s Cassidy Bayer won the girls 9-10 50 back and 25 fly on Aug. 7 at the NVSL Q: What location is the all star meet at Broyhill Crest pool farthest from the Wash- in Annandale. ington D.C. metro area that you have traveled?

MVP swimmer and West /Gazette Packet Potomac rising senior Julia Bolger A: Turkey, last summer for a won her heat and placed seventh family vacation. overall in the 15-18 girls 50 backstroke during the NVSL all-star Q: Who is your favorite Q: How do you force meet on Aug. 7 in Annandale. music artist? yourself to get up at 4 Bolger swims year-round and A: Coldplay. a.m. for swimming prac- wakes up at 4 a.m. for practice four Mount Vernon Park swimmer and West Potomac rising tice? days a week. senior Julia Bolger, center, finished seventh in the 15- Q: What is your favorite A: There are definitely days “It’s pretty awesome,” Bolger 18 girls 50 back at the NVSL’s all-star meet on Aug. 7. movie? that I don’t want to get up. But A: “Slumdog Millionaire.” It I’m part of a carpool that swims. said of the all-star experience. “It’s placed the members at Belle Haven Country Club started off as a Sundance film If I don’t show up for the really nice to know that all my hard work has paid for two days. They competed in the 88th Bob Riley and was able to hit it big in the carpool it throws every one off. off.” Junior Open, a tournament for boys that started in US. The story was really pow- If I don’t show up for the Mount Vernon Park’s Cassidy Bayer won the girls 1922. Young gentlemen toting stand bags with double erful. carpool they’ll be late for swim 9-10 50 back and 25 fly. straps clogged every fairway on Aug. 2-3, and the practice and they’ll get yelled quality of golf was top drawer. Q: What do you like to do at so I feel like there’s a bit of In the Boys 16-18 division, Alex Taylor of Wood- Belle Haven Hosts Junior in your free time? pressure on me to show up. bine, Md., won the title on the first hole of a sudden A: I like to read and write and death playoff against Vienna’s Tommy Curley, a se- Golf Championship draw. — Jon Roetman nior at Madison High School. Both closed with 5- One-hundred-forty young golfers recently dis- See Sports Briefs, Page 28

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-Small classes and individual attention Students ‘Have a Ball’ -Nov. 30 cut off date for Kindergarten -Before & After School Care -Holiday & Summer Camps Second graders at MacArthur Elementary -Special Classes in Music, Computers, Physical Education & Spanish School substitute traditional chairs for fitness balls. -Financial Aid Available Check out our website for special offers: By Grace Powell new chairs. “After about four or five days I would Gazette Packet say ‘posture check’ and they would sit straight up,” www.kenwoodschool.com she said. Established Since 1957 econd grade MacArthur Elementary School She also educated the students on the healthiness Steacher Janice Olmstead taught her students of the fitness ball. “It really strengthens your core a little rock and roll last year. “People natu- muscle and you’re getting exercise,” Jackson said. rally want to move, especially kids,” she said. The movement from the fitness balls increases With a master of science in health/fitness and 20 blood flow. “You’re better able to think and stay more years experience using fitness balls for teaching and alert,” Olmstead said. The fitness balls also help pre- training, Olmstead decided to conduct an experi- vent bad posture. ment. She asked students how they felt about trad- “I know what it’s like to have poor back issues,” ing their blue plastic chairs for round bouncy fitness Goldberg said who suffered spinal injuries in the late balls. They were of course, thrilled. 1970s. He saw the fitness balls as a way to help pre- “I thought it was great be- vent children from experi- cause we could bounce encing similar ordeals. “We around,” former second can at least educate,” he grader Jackson Krakowski said. said. At the end of the school Kimberly Krakowski said year, the students wrote her son, Jackson, has always thank you letters to been a wiggle worm. When Goldberg and Krakowski. she received Olmstead’s par- They also wrote letters to ent letter explaining the fit- Michelle Obama asking her ness ball plan, she asked to visit MacArthur Elemen- what she could do to help. tary School in conjunction “It was then my job to find with her “Let’s Move” cam- someone to help us pur- paign, a program to in- chase the balls,” Krakowski crease youth exercise. said. She contacted the ad- Many students and teach- ministrator for Inova Fairfax ers said they want to in- Hospital for Children, David clude the fitness balls in Goldberg, about donating their classrooms this up- fitness balls. “It was a no coming school year. brainer,” Goldberg said who Deborah Thompson, princi- quickly wrote the grant. pal of Douglas MacArthur “There was a visionary Elementary School, is ex- teacher who wanted to do cited about the prospects. something different.” “We realize that it’s not The fitness ball’s three rules. Soon Olmstead’s second about kids sitting in rows or graders were bouncing, remaining still,” she said. rocking and rolling their way through a normal Despite all that rocking and rolling, Olmstead only school day. got a little dizzy once during a math lesson. She As with any elementary classroom, there were smiled remembering the experience. “I asked them, three golden rules: Feet on the floor, bottom on the have any of you ever had motion sickness?” ball and backs straight. Students could always switch Other than that, the movement does not distract the balls for a chair if they wanted to. class time. “They can move, all without being dis- Olmstead said the students easily adjusted to their ruptive,” she said. “I only wish I’d done it sooner.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 12-18, 2010 ❖ 27 One Day Only Sports Briefs Come to class & get the rest of the year for From Page 26 only $ over 149 in the two-round tournament. Taylor and Running Club on Sundays 99 Curley both missed the green on the first extra hole, The Mount Vernon Milers running club meets at 8 the par-3 10th. But Curley’s tee shot hit a greenside a.m. on Sundays. The group usually meets along the tree and ricocheted onto an adjacent fairway. Un- Potomac River, but the exact location is listed in an able to reach the green on his second shot, Curley e-mail sent every Wednesday for the coming week. watched Taylor get up and down for the champion- Distances vary but runners can expect between four ship. and eight miles. Monday, David Long of Catonsville, Md., won the Boys 14- To join the Mount Vernon Milers, send Lee Britton 15 with a 73-77—150, while Kyle Berkshire from an e-mail at [email protected] to be put on the August 23, 2010 Crofton, Md., won the Boys 13 & Under with a 79- e-mail list. 73—152. Formerly the DC Junior, the Riley tournament is Indoor Baseball Training one of the oldest junior championships in the country. In 2004, the event was renamed in honor of Belle The StrikeZone Academy, an indoor baseball train- Haven member Bob Riley, the executive director of ing facility located in Alexandria, is offering week- the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association 1983- long summer baseball camps for the weeks of Aug. 2003. 16 and 30. Camps run from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday — Michael K. Bohn through Friday. The target age group is from 7-11 years old. Extended hours from 1-4 p.m. are available as well. Cost is $160 per week for the morning USA Women’s session and $160 per week for extended hours. All camps are held indoors in a climate-controlled facil- Flag Football ity, so parents have no need to worry about security, Two Alexandria natives were named to Team USA’s excessive heat, bugs, or lack of cold water and women’s flag football team. Adrienne Smith and restroom facilities. Interested parents can register Vickie Lucas will play for Team USA at the Interna- online at www.thestrikezoneacademy.com/clinics, via tional Federation of American Football Flag Football telephone at 703-823-0061, or stop by in person at World Championship on Aug. 12-16 in Ottawa, 826 South Pickett Street, near the intersections of Ontario. Smith and Lucas both play in the Indepen- South Pickett and South Van Dorn Streets. dent Women’s Football League. Smith plays for the New York Sharks and Lucas plays for the DC Divas. Alexandria Titans Youth Area Agencies Sponsor Tackle Football The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks Senior Olympics and Cultural Activities, Centers, Playgrounds and Since 1982, Northern Virginia Departments of Youth Sports Division is now accepting registrations Parks and Recreation and Area Agencies on Aging for the Alexandria Titans Youth Tackle Football pro- have been sponsoring the Northern Virginia Senior gram. Teams are formed in the following weight di- Olympics. Since that time, participation has increased visions and participate in the Fairfax County Youth to more than 600 senior athletes competing in more Football League: Anklebiters, 75 lbs, 85 lbs, 95 lbs, than 25 indoor and outdoor events ranging from 110 lbs, 125 lbs, and 150 lbs. Participants will be sports to card games to line dancing to board games. weighed and assigned to teams according to their What is a Classical Education? Seniors are eligible to compete if they are 50 years weight and age. This program is for participants ages of age by Dec. 31 and live in the cities of Alexandria, 7 - 16. Registration fee is $25. All participants must For the first time since 1824—the year Robert E. Lee Fairfax, Falls Church or the counties of Arlington, have a Division of Motor Vehicles Identification Card graduated and went off to West Point—Alexandria Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun or Prince William. upon registration. For more information, call the Academy is accepting new students. The 2010 NVSO competition will take place Sept. sports office at 703-746-5402 or go on the youth 18-29 at more than 10 venues throughout Northern sports Web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. Endowed by George Washington in 1785, Alexandria Virginia. Events include track and field, swimming, The registration deadline is Aug. 6. Academy is a classical, coeducational school that diving, tennis, table tennis, pickleball, racquetball, prepares its graduates for America’s most selective golf, miniature golf, bowling, Wii bowling, eight-ball pool, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s basket- Youth Coaches Needed colleges and universities while equipping each one to ball free throw, frisbee throw, shuffleboard, bunco, The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks “serve the world through their character and chess, scrabble, cribbage, duplicate bridge, softball and Cultural Activities is currently seeking volunteers leadership.” hit and throw, team line dancing and yo-yo tricks. to coach youth track and field, tackle and flag foot- New in 2010 are bocce and fencing. ball, basketball, and volleyball. Criminal history back- Along with coursework in math, science and English Registration forms are available at senior centers, ground checks are required. Interested persons literature, Academy scholars receive instruction in community centers and senior residences or by call- should call the youth sports office at 703-746-5402 Latin, Chinese or French, logic, rhetoric and the arts. ing 703-228-4721. Information can also be down- extension 4345 or e-mail [email protected]. And, like Robert E. Lee, they learn what it means to loaded at www.nvso.us. Registration deadline is Sept. 1. Registration fee is $10, which includes one event; be a gentleman—or a lady. additional events are $1 each. To learn about general admissions or the Founding School Notes Families Program, contact the Rector, T. Robinson Send announcements to the Alexandria through 1979 are organizing an alumni 5420, [email protected] or Gazette Packet, by e-mail to reunion picnic/cookout, “Mighty Titans Doug Garthoff, 703-683-2584, Ahlstrom. ([email protected]) [email protected]. of the 70s.” It will be held Saturday, [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Castle Park in Fort lowing week’s paper. Belvoir. Respond on the link Six Alexandria residents gradu- 400 S. Washington Street The Alumni Association of http://www.facebook.com/ ated from Radford University at the end Parker-Gray School is having its 90th ?ref=home#!/ of the fall semester. Earning bachelor of Alexandria, VA 22314 Anniversary and 11th School Reunion in event.php?eid=126497370694934. science degrees were Katherine Eliza- Alexandria on Aug. 20-22. Contact Doris beth Hicks and Carleta Nelicia www.alexandria-academy.org Surratt – 703-823-1772; Alice Thomp- The 1960 class of George Wash- Fearon, communication science and son – 703-548-8178; or Lovell Lee – ington High School (now a middle disorders; Lorielyn Agustin Abdon, 703.535.5533 703-780-0812. school) is having its 50th Reunion in nursing; John Paul Still, geology; Alexandria, Oct. 8-10. Contact persons Marcia Evelyn Stone, criminal jus- The T.C. 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Directorate of Public Works, 703-863-1086 ed, deck, fireplace, marble Reliable transportation, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 703-843-4792 703-582-3709 bath, w/d, golf, pool, 2 prk excellent refs. call Alli- spots, $1300 per mo. call son at 410-733-1742 Name of Action: Construction of a New Commissary, Exchange, and Future Mixed Use Development 703-966-7154 HAULING Description of Proposed Action and Need: As Fort Belvoir continues to support the National Capital Area, enhanced and ex- A&S Experienced Nanny panded shopping and dining services on the Installation will be necessary to provide high quality, reliable services and ameni- LANDSCAPING 26 Antiques Available ties to all eligible patrons including military retirees. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Defense Commissary AL’S HAULING Spring Clean-up•Planting *I am an experienced Nanny Agency propose to construct and operate a new 132,000 square foot Commissary and 270,000 square foot Post Exchange at Junk & Rubbish looking for a new warm and Fort Belvoir, Virginia as part of the Community Support Center area. This area will also include future mixed use development, Concrete, furn.,office, Mulching • Sodding • Patios We consign/pay top $ for loving family to work with. as part of the Community Support Center area. yard, construction debris Decks • Retaining Walls antique/semi antique furn. *I will care for your child or Low Rates NOVA Drainage Solutions including mid century & children live in or out The proposed action involves constructing new facilities and associated sidewalks, parking areas, access roads and necessary 703-360-4364 danish modern Teak (preferably live-in Monday utilities, and the demolition of the old Commissary and Exchange facilities. The new facilities would be located on the Upper 703-304-4798 cell 703-863-7465 furniture, sterling, mens through Friday.) North Post in an area bounded by John J. Kingman, Gunston, Gorgas and Woodlawn Roads designated as the Community watches, painting/art glass, *I have wonderful Support Center area. The site for the new Exchange would encompass approximately 35 acres, and the future, adjacent Com- 7 DAYS A WEEK clocks, jewelry, costume references. missary would be located on approximately 21.5 acres. The mixed use development would be located in the southeastern area PAINTING jewelry, etc. Call Schefer *Spanish speaker. on approximately 32-35 acres. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Please call at 703.859.1999 The Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluated the proposed action alternative. During early phases of planning, other sites on ANGEL’S PATRIOT Fort Belvoir were considered for the new Commissary and Exchange but were dismissed for several reasons including incon- TREE & HEAVY 101 Computers 101 Computers venient access, the timing for availability of the site, and potential environmental impacts. Consideration was given to the reno- TRASH HAULING vation of the existing facilities, however, the physical layout and functionality of the facilities after renovation, access logistics •Mulch PAINTING and the costs based on the facility condition assessments for the existing buildings resulted in rejection of the alternative to ren- www.PatriotPainting.net •Clean-up Grounds EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR ovate. A No Action (No Build) alternative was also considered but would not meet the needs of customers from the National •Spring Clean-up Capital Area. The proposed action alternative provides two site options for the layout of the new facilities within the Community Wallpaper Removal, INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES Support Center Area. 703-863-1086 HDI Carpentry, JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT 703-582-3709 Environmental Consequences: The Environmental Assessment, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into Power Washing. ➣ ➣ ➣ Int/Ext Painting TRAINING INSTALLATION TROUBLE-SHOOTING this Finding of No Significant Impact, examined the potential effects of the proposed action and no action alternative on areas of ➣ land use, air quality, noise, geology and soils, water resources, biological resources, cultural resources, socioeconomic resour- RICK’S Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU ces, transportation, utilities and hazardous and toxic materials. HAULING POWERWASHING PAINTING Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. Serving the Area Since 1995 Yard Debris Decks Interior-Exterior Best management practices (BMPs) and adherence to applicable policies/regulations that would be implemented for resource Furniture Sidewalks Deck Staining Appliances Houses Gutter Cleaning (703) 765-2222 protection are included with discussions of each respective resource area in the EA. No mitigation measures for effects on air Concrete etc Mobile Homes etc Gutter Guards [email protected] quality, topography, or utilities would be required. Air pollutant emissions from the proposed action would not be significant and 703-502-7840 would be below de minimis levels for general conformity. Mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment for ef- FREE ESTIMATES Cell 703-360-5252 fects included: RicksHauling1@ aol.com 571-283-4883 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Transportation and Traffic: During the design phase, access point and intersection improvements to include turning lanes for delivery and patron entrances, signal sequencing, stop-control or signal control would be incorporated as appropriate to off-set IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS the long- term minor adverse impacts to traffic which may occur in the vicinity of the Community Support Center. Construction traffic is not anticipated to have a significant impact.

Natural Resources: It is the intent of DeCA and AAFES to construct their projects with no impacts to streams or Resource Protection Areas. The Army would revegetate disturbed areas with native species as appropriate. Low Impact Development A&S Landscaping and LEED® Silver standards would be incorporated in the site-specific development of stormwater management. Stable out- falls would be provided and stream banks stabilization and/or restoration of the receiving stream channel would occur prior to • All Concrete work receipt of water. The project would identify candidate areas for removal of existing impervious surface and use pervious paving • Retaining Walls • Patios materials as feasible to offset the increase of impervious surfaces resulting from development of Fort Belvoir. • Decks • Porches (incl. Tree Restoration Plan would be developed to include the protection of mature and significant trees and the replacement of trees; approximately 4,725 trees would be replanted within designated locations. Although future mixed use development is screened) • Erosion & planned for previously disturbed/developed areas, additional clearing and tree removal may occur and would be required to comply with the Fort Belvoir Tree Replacement Policy. Other potential mitigation activities could include repairing and restoring Grading Solutions habitat condition, or conservation of other lands to mitigate impacts for loss of wildlife habitat; and the removal of invasive/exotic • French Drains • Sump Pumps vegetation from riparian areas and adjoining upland areas. Scheduling land clearing activities for site preparations outside of the nesting season for Partners In Flight recognized birds would also benefit species using vegetation communities within limits • Driveway Asphalt Sealing of disturbance. Potential habitat for the small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) occurs within the Community Support Center area. Small 703-863-7465 whorled pogonia has not been found in previous surveys of the area. Future surveying to determine the presence of small- whorled pogonia would be conducted as necessary prior to ground disturbing activity for new facilities and associated infrastruc- LICENSED ture. If small whorled pogonia is located within the limits of disturbance for proposed action, coordination with Fish and Wildlife Service and Virginia Department of Conservation Resources would be necessary. No other rare, threatened or endangered Serving All of N. Virginia species or their habitat would be affected by the proposed action for either option.

Cultural Resources: The proposed action is not expected to have an adverse impact on cultural resources under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Fencing and a 50-ft buffer surrounding Lacey Cemetery would provide protection from LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE construction activities related to the proposed action. The buffer would also provide a vegetated screen of the development from the cemetery. Monitoring would occur to prevent inadvertent impacts.

Land Use: Offsets would include planting of native or naturalized plants with consideration of LEED® concepts; thermal shad- J.E.S Services ing of interior parking areas with large islands of vegetation; and the creation of neighborhood outdoor space. Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste: Three Petroleum Storage Areas, one active and two inactive, have been identified LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION within the proposed project site. Remediation of the sites would be integrated into the construction phase of the project in con- Home & Garden cert with the site preparation and earthwork features for minimal impact. Asbestos and lead based paint surveys would be required before demolition of the Commissary and Exchange. •Patios •Walkways connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Solid Waste: Solid waste management would include training on eligible materials for recycling municipal solid waste and the •Retaining Walls incorporation of recycling requirements for construction demolition debris into all contracts for outside construction contractors. PAVING TREE SERVICE •Drainage Problems Sustainability: The Commissary and Exchange would be constructed to LEED® Silver standards and would incorporate sustainable strategies to include using innovative energy conserving techniques, including: High performance and sustainable •Landscape Makeovers ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL building, Low Impact development strategies, requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Energy Independence and Se- Joseph Sealcoating Construction Debris, curity Act of 2007 and Executive Orders (EO) 13423 and 13514. Strategies would be incorporated into the design, construction, and operation of the facilities. Pervious paving materials would also be incorporated during the design phase. Call: 703-912-6886 Specialist Residential, Office Utilities: Construction would be designed to meet EO 13423 total operational reduction goals for energy and water conserva- Free Estimates & Tree Removal tion. Rain catchment systems would also be incorporated during the design phase for use in irrigation of landscaping. PAVING 703-863-1086 35 Years Noise: Noise levels would be minimized by limiting construction to weekday business hours, and by using mufflers on con- MASONRY MASONRY Experience! Free New#- 571-312-7227 Estimates! struction equipment. 703-494-5443 Summary of Environmental Impacts: No impacts are expected to floodplains, wetlands, cultural resources, socioeconomics, MOTTERN MASONRY DESIGN Do not wish or land use/sustainability. Minimal impacts to air quality, noise, soils, surface water, water quality, vegetation, migratory bird ROOFING species including Partner in Flight species, hazardous materials, solid waste, utilities, Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection to be anything Areas, are expected as a result of policies, regulations, and mitigation measures described above that would minimize the ef- Specializing in Custom fects of the proposed action. No significant cumulative impacts or indirect impacts are anticipated. No significant impacts on Stone and Brick Walkways, Patios, Roofing & Siding but what you human health or the environment would result from the proposed action. (All Types) are, and try & Small and Large Repairs Notice of Availability: The public may review the Environmental Assessment at the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Belvoir, Soffit & Fascia Wrapping to be that Virginia; the John Marshall Public Library; Kingstowne Public Library; Lorton Public Library; Sherwood Regional Library; City of Licensed, Insured New Gutters Fairfax Regional Library, Van Noy Library; or on the Installation website at: http://www.belvoir.army.mil. • Free estimates • All work guaranteed • Chimney Crowns perfectly. www.motternmasonry.com Leaks Repaired -St. Francis Interested parties may submit written comments for consideration on or before 30 days after publication of newspaper an- No job too small nouncements, to Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir, 9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 100, ATTN: Directorate of Public Phone 703-496-7491 703-975-2375 de Sales Works, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5116 or e-mail comments to [email protected]. For more information, contact Mr. Patrick McLaughlin, Chief of Environmental and Natural Resource Division, at 703-806-4007

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