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Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 22 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper June 3, 2010 Manual or Digital? Keeping track of recycling bins Former Post could become automated, unless Commander and WWII and Korean fears of Big Brother prevail. War veteran Kim Ching salutes the By Michael Lee Pope identify the assigned location of flag as the National Gazette Packet the bin and its frequency of use. Anthem is played When asked about fears of Big on the trumpet by s Big Brother keeping an eye Brother, Baier says such talk is Gary Moore. Ion your recycling bin? City of- overblown. ficials say that they have kept “Big Brother is misleading be- statistics for years on which houses cause basically the chips tell us no use recycling bins and which ones more than we already know,” he don’t. The information is used to said. “The only thing it does is save coordinate outreach programs to time and automate what we’re al- neighborhoods with low rates of ready doing.” participation. All that data, house The chips have opposition. by house, is logged by hand at City Council members have received a Hall — hours and hours of staff number of e-mails from constitu- time that transportation director ents who say they are concerned Rich Baier says could be better about a possible violation of their used doing something else. privacy. Councilman Frank Fannon That’s why he’s recommended to raised the issue last week, asking Post 24 members of the Alexandria City if council could consider a plan Commander Council that they approve a plan that would purchase recycling bins Michael to install computer chips in the without the radio-frequency iden- Connor next generation of recycling bins. tification technology. Baier says the chips come standard Some of the citizens feel uncom in the equipment, which would See Big Bbrother, Page 5 Purrfect Theater Night For King Street Cats By Senitra McCombs stray and sick kittens and cats.” Gazette Packet In addition, there will be a small Saluting the Fallen reception and silent auction at 7 n Memorial Day, members of the ing Street Cats will hold its p.m. before the play. They plan to American Legion Post 24 laid K4th annual Purrfect The- auction off gift certificates and wreaths at the WWII Memorial in ater Night Fundraiser at other items from local businesses O the Little Theatre of Alexandria on and restaurants. Washington, the Women in Service to America Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Men’s June 4 at 8 p.m. This year it will State Sen. Patsy Ticer and Vola and Women’s Memorials, the Korean War Veter- present the Woody Allen play “Play Lawson, former city manager of ans Memorial, the Alexandria World War I Me- It Again, Sam.” Tickets are $40 in Alexandria, will also be guest at- morial, the Confederate Soldiers Memorial and advance and $50 at the door if tendants at the event. the Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War available. Tickets can be pur- KSC President Vivien Bacon said Memorial at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. chased by visiting its website at that “King Street Cats is unique At 11 a.m., Post 24 hosted a service at the Alex- www.kingstreetcats.org. from other cat shelters because it’s andria National Cemetery. All of the funds will go to sup- a free roaming cat shelter” — the port King Street Cats’ mission of cats are not caged.

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U.S. Postage U.S. Gazette Packet STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren Council Notebook News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Water Company Responds It was all a misunderstanding, says the Virginia-American Wa- ter Company. Officials with the privately owned for-profit entity didn’t institute a rate increase of 25 percent without the approval of the State Corporation Commission. Besides, all the money was refunded. “The rates were instituted under bond, which means any difference in our filing request and the State Corporation Commissions final decision will require that we refund that difference collected from our customers with interest,” wrote David Barney, customer communications manager for the utility, in a written statement. “During that 2008 rate filing, based on the final decision from the SCC, we refunded all our customers.” The back-and-forth between the water company and city officials was prompted by a March application from the water company for a 22 percent increase in Alexandria that would be effective on Aug. 13, 2010. The rate hike would increase the average residential bill $40. The backstory here is that city officials are still unhappy about what happened in 2008, when the water company increased rates 25 percent before the State Corporation Commission determined a 10 percent increase was more appropriate. During a discussion of the proposed water bill increase, Councilwoman Del Pepper criticized the water company for raising rates before approval was granted. “This is a heck of a way to run a water company or any kind of a company,” said Pepper. “I can’t imagine other groups that could get away with something like that.” Water company officials say the 2010 rate filing is no different Photos by Alyssa Glomb/Gazette Packet in regards to protocol. “We value our relationships with our cus- The parade makes its way down the street. tomers, the business community and City of Alexandria officials,” said Barney. “We want to take every step necessary to ensure you they have every confidence in us.” ‘Wheel Day’ Rolls through North Ridge emorial Day weekend Cultural Forces Min the North Ridge Since 1991, Alexandria officials have been waging a war on neighborhood of Alex- teen pregnancy. And there has been some measure of success. andria is marked by a favorite Between 2005 and 2008, for example, the adolescent pregnancy community tradition — Wheel rate was reduced by 27 percent. Yet Alexandria still has the third Day. Children of all ages arrive on highest teenage pregnancy rate in Northern Virginia. bikes, scooters, skateboards and “The problem is not going away,” said Councilwoman Alicia more to parade down Old Domin- Hughes during a discussion of federal grants last week. “It’s a ion Boulevard to Beverley Hills culture.” Church where judges award prizes “Culture’s probably not the right word,” responded Vice Mayor for creative decorations. Kerry Donley. “I think there are some cultural issues, you know The event was started by Boy Hispanic population, African-American population, white popu- Scouts in the 1940s and is cur- lation.” rently run by the North Ridge Citi- “I wasn’t going there,” said Hughes. zens’ Association. More than 100 “One of the highest risk groups, as identified by the docket children participated in this year’s Claire Boehm, Elise Hellmann, Allison Boehm and Camille memorandum, is Latina women,” said Donley. “In the Latino cul- event, held on May 30. Schultz are Rolling Thunder. ture, usually pregnancy carries to term and maybe a marriage develops later on but not right away.” Moving Fences For now, the immediate future of Jones Point Park remains uncertain. The park could be closed for up to two years while the Virginia Department of Transportation oversees the construction of a renovated National Park Service site at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Responding to neighborhood concerns about the possibility of the entire park being closed for two years, city officials say they plan to suggest that parts of the park remain open during the construction. But those discussions won’t happen until after a bid has been issued in the late summer. “At this point, we’re not interested in doing anything that would delay this,” said Jack Browand, special projects coordinator with the city’s parks department. “This has already been going on for 10 years.” That’s frustrating for residents of nearby Yates Gardens neighborhood. South Royal Street resident Eric Stark said he would like to see the bid that opens next week to include a requirement that part of the park remain open during the construction pro- Photo by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet cess. “There’s no reason why this kind of requirement shouldn’t New Neighborhood Project be part of the bid,” said Stark. “I think it would be a big mistake Mayor William D. Euille, City Council members and the Alexandria Redevelopment if it wasn’t part of the bid.” — Michael Lee Pope and Housing Authority dig during a groundbreaking ceremony at the James Bland housing redevelopment site on May 26. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 3 Business Matters News Fight or Flight Imagine the scenerio: You are a clerk at a retail establishment and a man enters the store with a weapon demanding money. This is what happened this week at Whistle Stop Hobbies on South Royal Street. “It’s a fight or flight situation,” said police spokes- man Jody Donaldson. “Most people just react without thinking.” When confronted by someone with a weapon demanding money, police say, people should comply with criminals to avoid getting hurt. In this case, the clerk engaged in a struggle with the knife-wielding man and was cut in the process. The suspect eventually gained control of the situation before tying the clerk up and making off with the cash from the drawer. “It could have ended differently,” said Donaldson. “We tell people to comply to avoid harm.” The Virginia Crime Prevention Association recommends that businesses should train employees so they are better equipped if a robbery occurs. According to a brochure the association created to help businesses, victims should assist the robber in making the act a smooth operation — including alerting the robber if other employees are present but out of sight so he or she is not startled. Ultimately, the group suggests, cooperate with the robber for the most part. “However,” the brochure warns. “if you feel that the robber is likely to or is about to cause you serious physical harm, fight for your life and use whatever means you have at your disposal.” New Horizons How easily can a developer get a piece of property rezoned for higher density? This is a question that’s at the heart of a debate now developing at City Hall. Photos by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet Last month, Vice Mayor Kerry Donley said he was concerned 414 Franklin Street is traditionally known as Spring Gardens, where George Washing- about the city missing opportunities if requests were turned down ton celebrated the Fourth of July in 1798. But some question whether that event took because they are not part of a small-area plan. Donley said he place here or another location 10 blocks away. would like city staff to bring forward the policy for consideration before the summer recess. “If we are coming out of this recession and we get a request for a rezoning,” asked Donley, “are we go- War of the Rosegardens ing to turn it down because it’s not part of a small-area plan?” The idea that developers could get approval without consider- history conducted by Ruth Lincoln Kaye in the 1980s. ing the appropriate small-area plan bothers longtime Rosemont Debate about the history Kaye was hired by previous owners of the property resident Katy Cannady. She said the current process forces de- to document the history of the house, and her con- velopers to consider the relationship between neighborhood resi- of 414 Franklin Street clusion was that this was indeed the tavern once dents and the rezoned property. She’s particularly concerned about known as Spring Gardens. One of the earliest sources a potential rezoning that would increase density near the is a selling point. was a 1920s-era book written by Mary Powell — one Braddock Road Metro station. “We look to be the major victims that some say is questionable veracity. of this,” said Cannady, referring to her neighbors in Rosemont. “I By Michael Lee Pope “Mary Powell is good for giving flavor to a lot of would feel pretty victimized if there were a seven-story building Gazette Packet local history but it’s not necessarily historically accu- three blocks from my door.” rate,” said former City Historian Michael Miller. “She t’s a listing that grabs the attention: “This lovely created more misinformation than Carter has pills.” Let Staff Do It Ihome was originally a tavern in which George Washington spent his last Fourth of July!” The POWELL IS NOT the only source of information Businesses that want to add outdoor dining or valet parking house at 414 Franklin Street is on the market for that 414 Franklin is Spring Gardens. There’s also the might not have to face members of the Alexandria City Council $3.9 million and has everything a buyer could want 1970s-era “Historic Alexandria Street by Street” by in the future. According to a proposal now under consideration, and more — four bedrooms, a two-car garage and a Ethelyn Cox. In that book, widely regarded as one of city staff would be able to issue the permits rather than dragging sprawling 20,000-square-foot lot that’s monstrous the best sources of information for Old Town houses, business owners to public hearings where elected officials can by Old Town standards. Cox writes the following: “Traditionally, ‘Spring Gar- question details and people can comment at a public hearing. It even has its own controversy: Did Washington dens,’ an early tavern where George Washington The proposal is strongly supported by the Alexandria Chamber really party here? It’s a debate that erupted the last of Commerce, which recently issued a position statement advo- time the house was for sale in 1989. Now that the See Elusive Spring Gardens, Page 8 cating the change. “In particular, the city staff recommendations house is once again on the market, the war of the would help breathe new life into the business sector in Cameron rosebushes has once again erupted in the Yates Gar- Station, an area that has been particularly hard-hit by the eco- dens neighborhood. nomic downturn,” according to the position statement. “Cameron On one side are those who say that this building Station illustrates the importance of the need for reduced red is “Spring Gardens,” a location Washington described tape so that commercial amenities may be provided in close prox- in his diary as “a modest building surrounded by imity to residential uses.” gardens set in the fields south of Alexandria” where Creating administrative approval for some of the permits that he celebrated the Fourth of July in 1798. On the now require legislative approval could create a culture that fos- other side are those who say that the true location ters new and expanded business opportunities, according to the of Spring Gardens is 10 blocks northwest. Caught in chamber’s position statement. The chamber also believes a stream- the middle are potential buyers who must sort lined process would be much easier to understand than the cur- through the debate. rent situation. “There’s been this push to make it easier for res- “It’s one of Old Town’s finest landmark proper- taurants to replace retail under the guise of helping small busi- ties,” said Realtor Donnan Wintermute. “If, indeed, ness,” said Old Town Civic Association President Poul Hertel. George Washington celebrated his last Fourth of July “We feel the balance is shifting in favor of restaurants in a way here that adds distinct historic value to the prop- Realtor Donnan Wintermute flips through that’s unhealthy to Old Town on certain portions of King Street.” erty.” a house history written by Ruth Lincoln — Michael Lee Pope Flipping through a notebook of information about Kaye that identifies 414 Franklin Street as the historic property, Wintermute points to a house Spring Gardens. 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Outdated Kitchen or Bath? CallA&H Enterprise HOME IMPROVEMENT For a FREE ESTIMATE • Kitchens • Basement • Baths • Additions Courtesy of the Alexandria city government. • Bookcases For years, city officials have collected information about how frequently bins are used. Now they’re hoping to use computer chips to compile the same information, although 703-595-3485 some residents have privacy concerns. 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From Page 1 that might come from using the radio-frequency identification technology, Fannon said he would support fortable having a microchip in the trash can a plan that would opt out of their use. And they feel it’s a privacy issue. “I think if we just order them without the chips, “I’ve got a microchip on my dog,” interjected Vice it’s going to cause less controversy, and we’re still Mayor Kerry Donley. “But I don’t think it’s an inva- going to achieve our recycling goal,” said Fannon. sion of my privacy.” “Does anybody have any concerns about ordering “I heard it has Rich Baier’s face on it,” joked Coun- these without the chips? Would the council want to cilman Paul Smedberg. do that?” “Our recycling rate would definitely go way down,” “It’s not appropriate to act on that tonight,” re- responded Baier. sponded Mayor Bill Euille. Laura R. Stone, M.D., P.C. The transportation director said the problem with Euille said that the city staff can come back with a 205 S. Whiting Street, Suite 303 Alexandria, VA 22304 Fannon’s approach is that it would bypass the time- recommendation at the next legislative meeting, saving technology, harnessing the power of modern which will be on June 8. Baier said the city’s recom- (703) 370-7728 www.laurastonemd.com computers to track information now captured manu- mendation will be to order the models with the ra- ally. Despite any potential efficiency or cost savings dio-frequency identification chips installed.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 5 News Benefit To Aid Cat Rescue From Page 1 Such free roaming shelters help “people to see the cats’ personality more,” Bacon said. With 25 cats and kittens of various ages roaming around its 25 Dove Street location, there are a lot of personalities to choose from. Adoptions are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Throughout the summer, KSC will be holding adoptions on Saturdays in front of Barkley Square Dog Bakery in Del Ray Alexandria. Bacon notes that “cats are very independent” and “mainly all they want is a loving home and food and water.” “They are the easiest pets in the world to look after.” she said. King Street Cats will hold its 4th annual Purrfect Theater At the heart of KSC are its vol- Night Fundraiser on June 4. unteers. Bacon notes that during the Bliz- “My passion happens to be animals, in particular cats. zard of 2010 KSC volunteers “trudged through three Just knowing that you’re saving 100 to 200 cats per feet of snow morning and night to feed the cats.” year is wonderful,” Bacon said. She shares the same dedication and passion of the Bacon became the president of King Street Cats this volunteers. Bacon describes herself as “just one of past September shortly after the shelter moved from those ‘crazy English cat ladies.” King Street to its new location on Dove Street. Perhaps that is why when the former owner of King For more information on King Street Cats, visit its Street Cats came into her workplace in Old Town website www.kingstreetcats.org or visit them at 25 desperately seeking volunteers, she eagerly joined. Dove Street in Alexandria.

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The entire cast of “Chicago” in the final number. And the Nominees Are ... June 13, at the Kennedy Center. T.C. production of “Chicago” Asked about his two costars’ captures Cappies nominations. chances at winning, Andrew Flack, who played Sergeant Fogarty in “Chicago,” said, “They both have By Chelsea Hopson duction of the musical, which ran a good chance because they were Gazette Packet April 30 -May 1 and May 7-8, both really good.” earned nominations for two But Jones isn’t quiet sure. “I veryone knows of the mu- Cappies Awards for Samuel don’t believe I will [win] since its sical “Chicago” whether it Jones’s solo for “Mr. Cellophane,” E my first time being nominated, but be from Broadway or from Best Song, and Madeline Bryan for I’m hopeful,” he said. the big screen which starred ac- Female Dance Performer. Cappies But all the cast members agreed tors such as Renee Zellweger is a group of high school students that the main priority was to have (Roxie Hart), Catherine Zeta- from around the area in the fields a good show and to have fun. Jones (Velma Kelly) and Richard of theatre and journalism that cri- “It feels nice being nominated, Gere (Billy Flynn). However, that tique high school productions and but the main priority was to put showing wasn’t the only one that nominates them for awards, then on a good show,” said Kyle Travers, received nominations and won the winners are announced at the better known as Penguin among awards. annual ceremony. The 11th An- peers, who was one of the show’s T.C. Williams High School’s pro- nual Cappies Awards will be on student directors. The production and preparation of the musical took seven weeks, which is the least time for a regular production, due to the massive blizzards months back. The show’s success is attributed to the cast. “The student directors were tre- mendous,” said Leslie Jones, the executive director of the show and one of the drama teachers at T.C. “The cast was so dedicated and determined, they rehearsed and did work outside of school re- hearsals,” said Hope Bachman- Miller, the executive producer of the show and the other drama teacher at the school.

SAMUEL JONES had a lot of pre- paring to do for his part. His character Amos Hart is the husband of Roxie Hart, played by Kirby Poterfield, who finds out that his wife has been having an extra- marital affair. “It took a lot of time trying not to laugh at my lines, some of the stuff he said was just really depressing,” Jones laughed about his character. He even made up the dance moves for “Mr. Cel Madeline Bryan (in black) is nominated for the Female Dance Performer Cappie Award See Nominees, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 7 The Shops at 801 South Washington Street•Alexandria News T A NEXT DAY BLINDS HEALTHY ARSH F BACK K CARPETS 703-548-5051 E & RUGS 703-535- 703-548- 5544 A 8884 W OLD TOWN HARDWARE A 703-879-0475 L CANDEY’S K WILLIAMS-SONOMA OF 703-836-1904 O ALEXANDRIA N 703-822- 7237 T MCMILLAN & MURFREE, DDS SOUTHSIDE H 815 E 703-549-3300 703-836- 6222 S SLEEPY’S O 703-549-3193 U T PERK UP M & T H COFFEE BANK S 703-838- 703-579- I 2812 FACCIA LUNA TRATTORIA 6350 D 703-841-0464 E Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Memorial Day Jazz Al Williams opens up an afternoon Jazz set with “Skyline Drive” at the annual Alexandria Memorial Day Jazz Festival in Fort Ward Park. Elusive Spring Gardens

From Page 4 erns in Alexandria. joined the celebration of the “The significance of 414 Fourth of July in 1798.” That first Franklin Street transcends mere word struck City Archeologist Pam facts of who did what on that Cressey as strange. land,” Cressey concluded. “Tradi- “She is usually very precise tions and traditional places have about sources, dates, names and meaning in our lives. This prop- uses of buildings in her book,” erty represents one of the few wrote Cressey in a December 1989 places in the entire city where I essay for the Fireside Sentinel. can still feel that past.” “Why did she cite no other evi- Even though the amount of ar- dence than tradition?” cheological evidence didn’t meet Cressey thinks a 1980s archeo- the threshold for Cressey to deter- logical dig explained why Cox felt mine this property was Spring she needed to hedge. In the 1989 Gardens, there were some artifacts essay for the Sentinel, Cressey ex- recovered from the dig. Items plained that 25 separate excava- found here included German tions at Franklin Street unearthed stoneware, English pearlware and no evidence of an 18th century a tiny piece of glass from the bot- tavern, celebrations or other daily tom of a wine bottle. Kaye and tavern activities. In fact, Cressey Wintermute say these items and explained, artifacts here occurred the traditional history prove that in far fewer number and smaller this property is Spring Gardens size than most Old Town archeo- despite what Miller and Cressey logical sites. Using archeological have to say about it. digs from other sites as a baseline, “414 Franklin Street was, in- Cressey determined that the deed, Spring Garden tavern,” said Franklin Street property didn’t Wintermute during a recent tour have the same number of of the property. “I have and do creamware, pearlware or glass- continue to believe that this is the ware that were found at other tav- truth and nothing but the truth.” 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Save at the Reico Clearance Center!

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Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet The shelter is located on Eisenhower Avenue just beyond the Cameron Run Park and Wave Pool. Certified Pre-Owned Cats he Animal Welfare League All models have high performing Tof Alexandria together engines with up to 9600 PPM’s with the Washington Hu- (purrs per minute). 2010 event mane Society, the Animal Welfare sponsors for the summer-long League of Arlington and the Wash- spectacular are Don Beyer Volvo, ington Animal Rescue League are Mercedes Benz of Alexandria, Jack hosting a summer spectacular on Taylor’s Toyota and Lindsay Lexus certified pre-owned cats. All fe- of Alexandria. Available models lines come with a multi-point in- may by viewed at the showroom spection including: FIV/FeLV or online at www.cpocats.org tested, Standard 4-Paw Drive, Animal Welfare League of Alex- Spayed or Neutered, Increases in andria is located at 4101 value with age and microchipped. Eisenhower Avenue.

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Peter Labovitz door restaurant seatings while the President/CEO Hotel Monaco has planted the en- Mary Kimm tire block of tree wells with bright Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-778-9433 pink New Guinea impatiens. “Way [email protected] to go” to the Christmas Store that Jerry Vernon has added even more to its year- Publisher/Executive Vice President round outdoor decorations and the [email protected] property manager for the building Wesley DeBrosse that houses Books-A-Million who Controller has a cleaning service that every- Debbie Funk Rabbi Laszlo Berkowits, author of “The Boy National Sales, 703-778-9444 Holocaust Survivor’s Story Who Lost his Birthday,” visited Alexandria day sweeps the sidewalks and [email protected] Country Day School and addressed the sixth-grade students in Jessica Silverman’s washes any area that needs it. A Connection Newspaper Check out the 1100 and 1200 world cultures and religions class last week. He described his experience growing The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly blocks of King Street where many to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. up as a boy in rural Hungary, his triumph over oppression in Auschwitz-Birkenau Any owners or occupants of premises that do not businesses have added flowers and wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher during the Holocaust, his education in Sweden and finally his role as the founding by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to [email protected], and the Rabbi of Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church. distributor will be notified to discontinue service. See Letters, Page 11

10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alex Neighbor …for probably as long as you’ve lived in From Page 10 all military and service men and Alex. My wife and I grew up here. I’m a Simple woman in uniform — please: “Be finish carpenter with 29 yrs. experience. greens to their storefronts and Message Thankful and God Bless America.” My work is meticulous, and I take tree wells. In fact, all the way great pride in completing jobs on time, down to the King Street Metro, To the Editor: Geri Baldwin and on budget. Let me give you a quote most of this section has lots of End our dependence on oil. Alexandria on that Spring home project you want to plant life and flora. check off your list! My prices are reflec- We don’t need additional taxes Antonio Frato tive of the times. to beautify King Street. What we Alexandria New Motto? need is more of these wonderful To the Editor: Finish Carpentry & Trim Works businesses that have become com- Remembering Alexandria’s new motto: “The Licensed • Bonded • Insured. munity partners appreciating that buck starts here.” References Upon Request. beauty and cleanliness will only Veterans Ofc: 703.684.5215 Cell: 703.403.2994 Patrick Kirby add value to their bottom lines. To the Editor: [email protected] Alexandria And make them “good neighbors” On the first day of May in the at the same time. Unfortunately, late mid-afternoon sun, it felt like what is missing is this commitment about 90 degrees. From the bike Help, Don’t from some of our largest and most path along the 500 block of South lucrative corporations, like CVS Columbus Street and Wilkes Street Complain and WRIT. We would like to chal- across the Beltway/Richmond To the Editor: lenge them to come onboard and Highway of Alexandria, there, far I found the recent letter on the help finish the job of making King in view facing west, I never no- TC Vision and Action Committee and its side-block neighbors one Two Day Show Featuring The Award Winning Collections of ticed before the American Flag ... by Ms. Fisher to be confused and of the most beautiful areas in all IA ATRIN Old Glory, the red white and misleading. M K for JEWEL COUTURE, LLC of Alexandria. blue ... on a day that was hot but Most parents have long been Meanwhile, a big thanks from cool through a breeze or two. aware of the problem that Alex- one grateful resident who came I glanced briefly down the bike andria has had with the achieve- home from a recent walk with a path through the heat of the sun- ment gap over many years. It big smile. Yes, it’s a good day in light; I had never stopped to even could hardly have gone unnoticed the neighborhood! Take a good notice it from a distance for all by past school boards or superin- look on your next walk and join these years. tendents as it has been extensively me in giving these folks kudos and I often stop to read the Veterans covered in this newspaper and cheers. Memorial plaque dedication to all elsewhere. The problem is not veterans and with Armed Forces June 11 & 12, Noon - 8 PM Linda Couture Day on May 15 — a day to honor 1400 King St. • Alexandria • 703-683-0333 • goldworksUSA.com Alexandria See Letters, Page 31

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signed as the flight engineer for President Calvin Lewis Butts Roosevelt’s Douglas C-54 Skymaster “Sa- Bernice Green A memorial service will be held Satur- cred Cow,” the equivalent of today’s Air Bernice Green, 85, a day, June 5, at the Orange Presbyterian Force One and the plane that flew FDR to long-time resident of Church at 11 a.m. for Calvin Lewis Butts, the Yalta Conference. While assigned to Alexandria died peace- who died May 25, 2010 at his Washington National, Calvin witnessed fully at her home on Gordonsville, Va., home. A veteran of the comings and goings of such historic Saturday, May 22, World War II, Calvin was born on Nov. 5, figures as FDR, Winston Churchill and 2010. She is survived 1922 in his mother’s home located behind Charles De Gaulle. Calvin also met and by her children: Margie the Masonic Temple in Alexandria. Calvin flew a test flight with Howard Hughes. Lee Campbell, Shirley is survived by wife Mildred Hayes Butts; Many times Calvin met USO entertainers Hamlet, William Jones two sons: Barry Lewis Butts (Lew) and who would fly on his airplanes, includ- (Deborah), Noah Calvin Christopher Butts (Cal); daughter- ing Dinah Shore (his favorite singer), Jones, Rachel P. Jones Walker and Myra in-law Dorothea Butts; and four grand- James Stewart, Martha Raye and Bob Bernice Jones; 20 grandchildren, 48 great- children: Lewis Alexander Butts, John Hope. grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grand- Calvin Butts (twin of Lewis), Benjamin After WWII (from 1947 to 1949), Calvin children. She also leaves to cherish her sis- Constantine Butts and Sarah Margarete worked as the maintenance foreman of a ter Elaine Webb of Alexandria and brother Butts. TWA airfield in Algiers, North Africa. TWA Harry Lee Jones, Jr. of Suffolk, sister-in-law Calvin grew up on his family’s farm in had a contract with the American Graves Mary Elizabeth Jones of Alexandria and Alexandria. His grandparents from both Registration Service, whose job was to fly many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. his mother’s and father’s side (the throughout North Africa and collect and Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her Peverills and the Butts’) were prominent identify the bodies of American service daughters Vivian Keaton and Cora founders of the Free Methodist Church in members who perished in WWII. While Robinson, her son Billy Frank Jones, and Alexandria. As a youth, Calvin’s passion stationed in Algiers, Calvin also met one grandson Davon Jones, her two broth- was aviation, which was stirred in him Egypt’s King Farouk and gave flight in- ers Alonzo Jones and Oscar Jones, sister by his older brother John Fairchild Butts, struction to the king’s DC3 pilots. In 1949 Mellowese Pegues and sister-in-law Margie who flew open cockpit biplanes. As soon Calvin returned to Alexandria, and con- Jones. Services were held on Saturday, May as he obtained his driver’s license at age attended Roosevelt Aviation School in Long tinued working as a flight mechanic for vari- 29 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Alexan- 14, Calvin drove almost every Sunday af- Island, N.Y. During World War II, Calvin was ous airlines, including TWA, Alleghany and dria where Mrs. Green served as a mission- ternoon after church to nearby Hoover Air- assigned to Washington National Airport to Colonial Airlines. On Nov. 25, 1951 Calvin ary and Darcus Club member. She was also field, which was closed in 1941. At Hoover, the Air Transport Command (ATC) as a ci- married Mildred Hayes, whom he met at a member of the Nancy Jackson Unit Order Calvin joined a parachute club and obtained vilian flight engineer, whose primary re- the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. In 1963 of Tents. Mrs. Green was affectionately his student pilot’s license after soloing in a sponsibility was ensuring the flight worthi- Calvin, Mildred, their two sons, and other known as “Bern-ee”. A precious mother, Piper Cub at age 18. ness of the military’s Boeing 377 family members moved to Gordonsville, Va., grandmother, aunt, sister and friend; as her After graduating from George Washing- Stratocruisers, which flew high altitude where Calvin pursued various jobs, includ- spirit lives on, she will always be missed ton High School in February of 1940, Calvin cargo flights to Europe. Calvin was also as- ing real estate. but never forgotten.

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National and the Virginia State Seminary Valley Regattas. Natalie Brown, another The Valley’s own Bob Bates, Seminary Valley rower, was part of former scribe of this column, was the boat that captured the bronze one of many volunteers honored medal at the State competition. at a recent luncheon hosted by the Kelsey and Kalie will go on to com- Retired and Senior Volunteer Pro- pete in Canada this weekend. Go gram. Bob received the Lifetime T.C.! Achievement Award for his 15 — Mia Jones years and 9 months (39,430 hours) of dedicated service to our community. Bob has volunteered Taylor Run for the Alexandria Police Depart- Five of these venerable trees, ment, Alexandria Hospital, Alex- identified as having been alive in andria City Public Schools, Alex- 1775, are living no longer. andria Public Library, the Ameri- The search for them was part of can Red Cross and Mended Hearts, the Bicentennial events: owners of Inc. He is also a dedicated mem- the properties on which they stood Spring Clearance Early Spring Blooming 60-75% ber of the local Civic Association, nominated trees, and Greg 25%25% taking on duties associated with Kernan, city arborist at the time, Benches, Fountains, Perennials, Azaleas & OFF the Yard Sale and the community Loyd Lomois, Department of Ag- celebration of National Night Out. riculture forester, and I, Bicenten- Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees Pots Bob and his wife Patricia are nial Tree chairman on the Beauti- proud parents and grandparents of fication Commission, took core Impatiens four grandchildren. Nicole Bates samples which we sent, along with Regularly $1.89 is a member of the California Bar; girth measurements, to the Forest Cory Bates graduated from West Products laboratory in Madison, Now Virginia University and is commis- Wisc. A scientist there sent us es- sioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the timates of the trees’ ages. .97¢ U.S. Army; Elizabeth Hurley is a Virginia Tech graduate and Kyle 17 TREES CITED Patios, Walls Bates, a graduate of West Point is Many which were nominated also a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. failed the test, but 17 passed. Most Walkways Army. Alexandria’s City Council passed Paver Driveways If you are 55 years old or more, an ordinance forbidding their re- 2009 Evergreen consider a no-cost membership in moval while alive. Indeed, only Screening & So Much More RSVP, also known as the Retired one was deliberately removed, the Trees & and Senior Volunteer Program. 300-year-old American linden RSVP serves the city of Alexandria, (tilia Americano). The owner of Shrubs the counties of Arlington and that King Street property sold it Fairfax, and the jurisdictions and removed the plaque from the 50% within. It offers assistance to se- tree. The next owner had the tree niors exploring opportunities for cut down. civic engagement through volun- The parishioners of Christ OFF teering. Call 703-841-3830 for Church surely did not intend to kill more information. the 300-year-old sycamore right Hanging Memorial Day has come and by the entrance; after all, George Baskets gone, but Kassy Benson Washington had passed in that $3 OFF Visit Our New Website: www.CravensNursery.com (Hammond High ’62) reminds us door. But after extensive renova- $3 OFF FREE that several Hammond High tions to their parish hall, the tree graduates’ names are on the Viet- died. Herbs Landscape & nam Veterans Memorial just out- Over 100 side Mt. Vernon Recreation Cen- CHESTNUT OAK Hardscape ter: Barney Pappas ’58, Bob The beautiful chestnut oak on varieties Estimates Walters ’59, Bob Clirehugh ’62, Russell Road also died. Henry Spengler ’64, George B. Most people do not realize that 25% $2.49 Landscape Design Lockhart ’65, Leland McCants ’66, a very big tree has a very big root Services Available Michael McCarron ’66, Richard structure necessary for survival. OFF & up Tenney Gray ’67 and Ross Willard And so the horse-chestnut on Stone Masons Collins ’69. Kassy also sent on the South Fairfax Street also died. Flowering $2.89 news of Alexandria Coach Harry Tropicals 2 cu. ft. & Bricklayers “Red” Caughron’s death on May MAGNOLIA DIES on Staff 28, 2010. Coach Caughron was The owner of the enormous & Citrus $3.39 inducted into the Virginia Sports magnolia on Prince Street was Hibiscus 3 cu. ft. No Sub-Contracting Hall of Fame not long ago, with a very proud of it; after she was bru- Shredded large contingent of Hammond and tally murdered and the buildingw Oranges Hardwood Mulch We’re proud of GW grads attending. A memorial as extensively remodellied, the Tangerines their craftsmanship service will be held 11:30 a.m. on tree died almost overnight. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Wednesday, June 2, at Johnson Some of the trees were de- Lemons Fairfax, Virginia Stadium on the campus of stroyed by acts of Nature; light- Bulk Mulch 2 miles west of I-495 Woodberry Forest School. ning struck the very tall Virginia Japanese Playground Chips on Rt. 50. Those T.C. Williams crew kids pine in Don Simpson’s property. Maples 1 mile from I-66 are at it again, and at least two Dutch elm disease killed the two Now Only Organic Compost (Vienna Metro) West Enders are sporting gold American elms at Clarens, where medals! Kalie Benjamin and Kelsey the liriodendron tulpfera still Bonsai & Fill Material 703-573-5025 Donley are members of the 2nd 8 stands. $21.99 Orchids cu. yd. Open 8-7, 7 days a week boat that took the gold at both the — Lois Kelso Hunt & up 25% OFF $24.99 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 15 Home Sales April 2010 Rex Reiley $414,000 ~ $250,000 Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 329 PICKETT ST #20 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $414,000 ... Townhouse ...... TOWNES OF HILLWOOD RE/MAX Allegiance 2221 DEARING ST #103 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $413,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE 5331 HOLMES RUN PKWY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $405,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... TARLETON 2181 JAMIESON AVE #1602 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $405,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLYLE TOWERS 703-768-7730 400 CAMERON STATION BLVD#405 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $399,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION [email protected] 501 SLATERS LN #1224 ...... 1 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $399,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MARINA TOWERS 1738 OSAGE ST #1738 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 ... Townhouse ...... KINGSGATE Alex/Mt. Vernon $624,900 3816 KELLER AVE #154 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $375,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE 4 9218 Volunteer Dr. 136 HILTON ST ...... 4 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $373,750 ... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... GLENMORE Spectacular 5BR, 3BA Split teeming 5108 DONOVAN DR #408 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $372,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION OPEN w/updates. Totally remodeled from top to 2409 DEARING ST #59 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $369,900 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE bottom. Master bedroom & bath are a 10, 3810 JASON AVE #229 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $369,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE SUN. 1- overlooking the deck & professionally, ter- 512 CUSTIS AVE E ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... DEL RAY raced landscaping. One car garage plus 3813 JASON AVE #251 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $350,000 ... Townhouse ...... FAIRLINGTON TOWNE enclosed porch. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 30 257 PICKETT ST S #402 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $350,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HILLWOOD minutes to Pentagon & National Airport. 1407 ABINGDON DR E #6 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $347,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HARBOR TERRACE 5120 DONOVAN DR #201 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CARLTON PLACE Alex/Mt. Vernon $829,900 702 ARMISTEAD ST #52 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $344,000 ... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 4 3809 Nalls Road 626 FAYETTE ST S ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $335,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... JEFFERSON HOMES Spectacular 5BR, 4.5BA Colonial w/over 5200SF finished living 1677 PRESTON RD #954-16 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX OPEN space on a lovely, fenced, .34 acre lot. Fully loaded w/options: vaulted ceiling in fam. & sun rms – trey ceiling in din rm & 610 WEST ST N #503 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... COLECROFT SUN. 1- mbr – separate front & rear staircases–dbl pane energy effi- 2050 JAMIESON AVE #1007 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $329,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... OLD TOWN cient windows w/plantation shutters thru out–beautiful hdwd 1359 VAN DORN ST #1359 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $325,500 ... Townhouse ...... PARKSIDE floors on main lvl–recessed lighting–six panel doors–FiOS & 704 PATRICK ST N ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $320,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... PARKER GRAY Smart wired for surround sound–Brinks security sys–Fully fin- 3210 GUNSTON RD #716-32 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $319,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX ished lower level w/In-law suite & walkout. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir. This Home is a Great Buy! 801 PITT ST S #121 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $319,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ST ASAPH SQUARE Alex/Mt. Vernon $884,900 400 CAMERON STATION BLVD#340 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $315,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CAMERON STATION SUN.OPEN 1-4 3225 Woodland Lane 404 LAVERNE AVE ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $305,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... ST ELMO Beautiful, updated contemporary 4BR, 3BA on 1100 QUAKER HILL DR #401 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $303,800 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... QUAKER HILL spectacular .84 acre waterfront lot w/dock. 3 FRENCH ST S ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $302,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.08 ...... DUKE GARDENS FOR SALE Wonderful views from walls of dbl pane picture 4950 BRENMAN PARK DR #313 .. 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $302,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MAIN STREET OR RENT windows. Remodeled kitchen, mba suite & newer 513 BASHFORD LN #4 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HARBOR TERRACE high efficiency HVAC. Lovely sun room addition w/gorgeous views of landscaped brick walkway, 1200 BRADDOCK PL #210 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $295,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... BRADDOCK PLACE patio & water. Walk to Mt. Vernon Estate or GW 3101 HAMPTON DR N #717 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $289,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... NORTHAMPTON PLACE bike path. Enjoy a scenic commute along the Potomac River. Rental is $3195. 3735 MARK DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $272,500 ... Atth/Row Hse ... 0.03 ...... HUME SPRINGS 4905B-2 29TH RD S #3338 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $266,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE Alex/Riverside Est. $749,900 3130 RAVENSWORTH PL #212-31 ..... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $266,000 ... Patio Home ...... PARKFAIRFAX CT 8352 Orange Court 3949 TANEY AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $265,560 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... QUAKER PARK ESTATES WATERFRONT PROPERTY WITH DOCK ON 1491B VAN DORN ST #1491B ..... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $265,000 ... Townhouse ...... PARKSIDE AT ALEXANDRIA NAVIGABLE CREEK TO POTOMAC RIVER – 1314 MARTHA CUSTIS DR#521-13 .... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $263,000 ... Patio Home ...... PARKFAIRFAX UNDER What an opportunity! Stunning water/wildlife set- ting: eagles, osprey, otters, etc. And the 4BR 4902 29TH RD S #3307 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ARLINGTON ..... $262,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE CONTRA Colonial w/carport is lovely too: lg bedrooms, 6101 EDSALL RD #708 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $262,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... ALEXANDRIA KNOLLS WEST freshly painted, refinished hdwd flrs, updated 200 PICKETT ST N #413 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... HALLMARK baths, & replacement windows. About 1.25 mile to 309 YOAKUM PARKWAY #415 ..... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK GW Parkway & Mt. Vernon Estate by land or by water! Close to Old Town & Ft. Belvoir. 500 BASHFORD LN #3332 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $250,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... RIVERTON For more information: Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. www.RexReiley.com For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. The Meehan Team The Mosby – A Luxury Condominium Over 60 years combined experience on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Steve & Christy Meehan, Joe Bavaria, Colleen Pavlick Just steps away from Metro and the shops and Serving Virginia, Maryland, Metro DC & West VA restaurants of Del Ray. 703-360-4805 Featuring 3 spacious, three Alexandria/Stratford Landing Coming Soon $580,000 level, two bedroom town- From initial curb appeal to interior updates this home has character galore. home style condos and a Beautifully appointed with gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and updated spectacular penthouse unit kitchen and baths. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, plus workout room/den, formal with vaulted ceilings. living room and dining room, rec room with gas fireplace lovely deck and yard. Ranging from 1,500 Neighborhood offers swim club and elem school and close proximity to GW square feet to over 2,300 Pkwy with bike and hike trails and beautiful Potomac River. Alexandria/Amberleigh $349,900 square feet and boasting custom designed gourmet kitchens with Viking Lovely 3 level townhome with 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, eat in kitchen formal liv- appliances, sophisticated open floor plans, 9+ foot ceilings with custom ing room and dining room, rec room with fire- crown moulding, hardwood floors, garage parking and much more. The place. Walk out from lower level to patio and fenced back yard. overlooking common area. perfect blend of historic charm with today’s new ‘green’ construction and a Neighborhood offers walking trail to Springfield metro and subway, tennis, tot lots very low condo fee. Starting in the $600’s. and metro bus.

Alexandria/Belle Haven $449,900 Great location and priced to sell this Call Gary Dopslaff lovely split level home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, lovely 703.760.0744 Office hardwood floors, 1 car garage, fenced yard. Minutes to subway, shopping, indoor pool, ice rink, elementary school, 703.795.0697 Cell library, GW Pkwy with bike and hike trails and Potomac River.

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Digestive Healthcare Specialists, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica P. Johnson, PA-C to our Gastroenterology Practice • COLON SCREENING • ACID REFLUX • ABDOMINAL PAIN • HEMORRHOIDS • IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Samuel Jones during his performance of Mr. Cellophane • RECTAL BLEEDING which is nominated for Best Song. 2616 Sherwood Hall Lane, #307 Alexandria, VA 22306 And the Nominees Are ... 6355 Walker Lane, #500 Alexandria, VA 22310 From Page 7 rience,” said Maria Simpkins, who lophane” on his own with the help was an extra named Kitty. 703-780-7010 Office 703-780-0017 Fax of his costar and fellow nominee In a parting message Tayshawn Bryan. Robertson, who transferred to T.C. T.C. Williams’ drama depart- because of its drama department, ment continues to progress. The said, “Though some of the most department’s hope for next year is talented seniors will be leaving, to have more people to come to the upcomers are sure to be stars the plays, and showcase their ac- to watch. TCW drama department tors’ many talents. “It was a large is sure to have many more cast which was an amazing expe- showstoppers.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 21 22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Two New Shows, One Old Problem Getting audiences Where and When to care about The Washington Shakespeare Company’s “Every Young Woman’s Desire” plays at the characters is difficult. Clark Street Playhouse, 601 South Clark Street through June 20. Performances are By Brad Hathaway Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $26.50 to The Gazette $36.50. Call 703-418-4808 or log on to www.washingtonshakespeare.org. The ne of the important things that American Century Theatre’s “Treadwell: Photo by Dennis Deloria Bright and Dark” plays at Theatre on the Oany theatrical production has to Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive accomplish is to get the audience Melissa Flaim as Sophie Treadwell through June 19. Performances are Thurs- to care about the characters in the story. It in The American Century Theatre’s day - Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday - isn’t as easy as it sounds and it is the stum- “Treadwell: Bright and Dark.” Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $26 - $32. Call or log on to www.americancentury.org. bling block that prevents many a performance from being all that it otherwise could The energetic but initially over-emotive be. Kari Ginsburg plays “She” in such a way that six years ago. You might also recall that a Two examples opened last week. They are we see her become dazed by terror and dis- short piece of hers was included in an very different shows, one with a cast of appear into a numbness brought on by over- evening of playlets by the same theater in seven on a large set of an apartment in exposure to horror. Of course, there is ample 2007. But I don’t recall leaving the theatre Chile, the other with a cast of just one on a reason for her reactions what with her boss after either of those productions with a small set featuring a chair, two suitcases and being “disappeared,” his replacement killed, strong desire to get to know more about a wall of suspended pieces of paper. But her best friend also murdered and plenty the playwright, and this production spends each falls victim to the problem of getting The Washington Shakespeare of violence or threats against her person a great deal of effort trying to answer a the audience to care enough about the prin- Company’s “Every Young Woman’s from Christopher Henley as “He.” Henley question that few in the audience actually cipal character to want to expend the en- Desire.” is his creepy best (and few can play creepy are asking: “Who was Sophie Treadwell?” ergy needed to follow convoluted plot lines as well as can Henley) but he has little to That lack of intrinsic interest in the topic and put the pieces together to understand When “She” is visited by “He,” an offi- work with in this script. An ensemble of five (at least for those whose interest in theater the underlying themes. cious and increasingly offensive man who additional actors play subordinate charac- doesn’t approach an obsession) creates a The Washington Shakespeare Company’s assumes the authority to do anything he ters, each providing other events to increase problem for Ms. Flaim, and Ms. Currin’s production of the Chilean drama “Every wants without restraint, she is instantly ter- the terror “She” experiences. script doesn’t offer a great deal of help in Young Woman’s Desire” tells of a young rified. Since the audience never sees her in In the American Century Theater’s world the early going. But it does provide many woman listed in the program simply as anything short of the state of panic, it is premiere of Allyson Currin’s new drama human interest asides which, in Flaim’s “She” who is victimized by a mysterious difficult to comprehend just what sort of “Treadwell: Bright and Dark” the entire cast hands, add up to an intriguing character. stranger just known as “He.” Given the fact transformation she has undergone. We is Melissa Flaim, a capable actress who In the end you like her Sophie Treadwell that it is 1987 and notes in the program never know the un-terrorized “She” so we brings her character to life with a host of even if you don’t treasure your knowledge make it quite obvious that the locale is a never know just how far she has descended tiny touches. This bio-play lets us get to of her place in theater history. city in the South American nation of Chile, down the slope of fear and dread. Without know the writer/playwright Sophie Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, “He” is clearly an agent of the government that, it is difficult to make the connection Treadwell. Washington and Maryland and writes about of Augusto Pinochet who ruled that nation between the world that playwright Marco Who? Well, if you are a regular at this theater for a number of national magazines. through a 17-year reign of terror following Antonio De la Parra intends to expose and theater company, you will remember their He can be reached at the coup of 1973. the pre-coup normalcy of Chilean culture. production of Treadwell’s play “Machinal” [email protected]. Signature Offers Another World Premiere Musical been widely praised and recorded, although life of one family as seen through the eyes Gordon’s auto- this is the first full-scale production of a of the one son among the family’s four chil- biographical musical musical by him to be mounted in the Wash- dren. The family is a thinly fictionalized ington area. Often, his work is viewed as version of his own, and the narrating son is opens in Shirlington. “art songs” rather than “show music” and clearly Gordon’s own view of himself. It the score for the show at Signature exhib- rushes through the decades from his By Brad Hathaway its a wide range of musical styles from jazzy parent’s first meeting to the death of his The Gazette pop songs to snappy show tunes to some- father. Along the way there are also the thing approaching but not quite crossing the deaths of one of his sisters and of his lover. raft and energy mark the world line into operatic arias. Love, loss and the struggle for acceptance premiere of “Sycamore Trees” at The cast certainly has the talent to handle is at the heart of the piece. C any style Gordon throws at them. Every one Tony Yazbeck, fresh from his Broadway Signature Theatre. It is a bio-musical by one of the more avant-garde com- of the seven members of the cast has had run in this season’s version of “Irving featured or starring roles on Broadway, in- Berlin’s White Christmas,” is charming in a poser/lyricists now working in musical the- Photo by Scott Suchman ater: Ricky Ian Gordon. The musical, which cluding Mark Kudisch who returns to Sig- slightly off-kilter way as the gay son who nature after earning a Helen Hayes Award narrates the show. He brings both energy At Signature Theatre, Diane slated its official opening for Tuesday of this Sutherland, Matthew Risch, Marc week with only two weeks remaining in the for his performance in “The Witches of and humor to his performance along with Eastwick” here and a nomination for the a touch of schmaltz. Matthew Rich, who Kusdisch, and Farah Alvin star in run, features performances by some of the world premiere musical “Sy- Broadway’s big names. earlier “The Highest Yellow.” starred in last year’s revival of “Pal Joey” The show is structured as the story of the camore Trees” by Ricky Ian Gor- The piece is by Gordon whose work has See Signature, Page 25 don, May 18 – June 13. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 23 Along the Bike Path The explosion of Spring has been like music to the Wanderer’s ears. However, he also hears a subtle stirring of human activity rising among the sounds of the season. Like bees leaving the hive, Alexandrians are buzzing the bike path by foot and by wheel in a hum of activity. The Wanderer finds some essential stops along the way.

Photos by Louise Krafft

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NOW THROUGH JUNE 27 SATURDAY/JUNE 5 Put a Lid on It. Artisan pottery add occasion to Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your occasions. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through monthly dose of art in the heart of Del Ray. Sunday, with Thursdays until 9 p.m. At the Scope Market dates: June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Nov. Gallery, Studio 19, 101 North Union Street 6. Alexandria Art Market is on the green space of Alexandria. Call 703-548-6288. the Del Ray Artisans’ gallery in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., on the corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon Avenues. Call JUNE 2-JULY 4 Kimberley Bush at 703-627-7656 or A Day at the Beach or Accidental Models. [email protected]. Paintings by Linda Bankerd. reception and light refreshments on Saturday, June 12 from 5 – 8 p.m. At Gallery West, 1213 King Street in Old Town NOW THROUGH JUNE 6 Alexandria. The gallery is open 11 – 6 p.m. You Are Here by Susan LaMont, contemporary Wednesday through Sunday, as well as until 9 realism artist. The show features four large works p.m. on Thursday, June 12, for the monthly that examine the relationship between people and Second Thursday Art Walk. Call 703-549-6006. their increasingly complex environments. At Gallery West, 1213 King Street, Alexandria. Visit JUNE 3-6 www.gallery-west.com or call 703-549-6006. Female Shorts: Film and Video Showcase. June 3, 6:30-9 p.m. Female Shorts is a juried film and video competition opened only to female JUNE 7 THROUGH JULY 3 filmmakers worldwide. Opening reception to meet The Language of Paper. With Latin American the filmmakers and the juror, Sydney-Chanele paper artists Luis Acosta and Miriam Londono Dawkins June 4, 7 p.m.: Special Screening of from the Netherlands. Reception to meet the “Who Does She Think She Is?” directed by Pamela artists is Thursday, June 10 from 6-9 p.m. At the Tanner Boll followed by an audience discussion Torpedo Factory Art Centers Target Gallery, 105 mediated by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins and Pamela N. Union Street, Alexandria. Open daily 10-6 p.m. H. Viola ($5 advance tickets; $8 at the door). June and till 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Visit 6, 5-6 p.m.: Closing reception/awards ceremony www.torpedofactory.org. with special screening and director’s discussion of “EcoDude” and “Beauty is Motion” by local student filmmaker, Sydney Schaedel. Torpedo Factory Art NOW THROUGH JUNE 7 Center’s Target Gallery, 105 N. Union Street, Crown Me! Capital Pool Checkers Club. Photos by Alexandria, www.torpedofactory.org. See Peggy Fleming and Musings; new work by www.vamindswideopen.com. Suzanne Quinlan. At Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Signature Offers Another World Premiere Musical

From Page 23 at New York’s Lincoln Center. He’s had off- on Broadway, plays both the son’s gay Broadway and regional productions of mu- lover and all the subordinate male roles as sicals such as “My Life with Albertine” and the play barrels through six decades. “Dream True,” which he wrote with Tina The father who can’t bring himself to ac- Landau who directed this latest production. cept his son’s homosexuality, or the various In 2006 Gordon was one of Signature perceived ways in which his daughters fail Theatre’s first recipients of a “Composers to fulfill his dreams, is played by Kudisch Grant” under the American Musical Voices with a strong stage presence and a good Project funded by the Shen Family Founda- deal of personal charisma in both the early tion. Like the other recipients, he was given and later sections of the play even as, in a $25,000 grant plus four years of health the middle, the script requires a period of insurance coverage so he could devote him- bigotry and intolerance that runs counter self to writing a new piece. This is the sec- to that early impression. ond of the American Musical Voices Project As his wife, a singer and comedian turned musicals to premiere at Signature. The first mother and housewife, is Diane Sutherland, was last year’s “Giant” by Michael John a performer of charm and humor. It is LaChiusa. harder to assess the performances of the In “Sycamore Trees” Gordon exhibits his actresses playing the three sisters. Clearly, talent at both story telling and song writ- Judy Kuhn is the most impressive, and ing. However, he has chosen to tell a story strangely, the only one of the three without that is crowded with clichés and focuses on her own solo. The other two, however, have all the negative aspects of American life over to cope with somewhat overwritten roles. the second half of the 20th century with- Jessica Molaskey is the oldest sister who out so much of a mention of any of the posi- succumbs to addiction and her performance tives. That, of course, is the privilege of a seems to succumb to the damage of the playwright, but it makes for an evening that drugs as well. Farah Alvin is the youngest becomes a droning dirge of criticism that sister and her performance is hindered by the strength of the music and the energy of the fact that she has to spout some tired the cast can’t quite overcome. clichés to establish her character as a radi- cal liberal rejecting her father’s values. Gordon’s output has been varied and vo- Where and When luminous. He’s written works intended for “Sycamore Trees” plays through June 13 traditional musical theaters, the concert hall at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Av- and the opera house. His opera “The Grapes enue in Shirlington. Performances are Tues- of Wrath” premiered at the Minnesota Op- day and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Thurs- era but a concert version was mounted at day - Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m. Carnegie Hall earlier this year with Broad- with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at way stars singing and Jane Fonda narrat- 2 p.m. Tickets are $52 - $76. Call 703- 573- ing. He’s written song cycles including 7328 or log on to www.signature- “Orpheus and Euridice,“ which premiered theatre.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 25 Fine Arts

Visiting Artist Program at The Torpedo Factory

The Torpedo Factory Art Center will have visiting artists from June through August. Its goal is to expose visitors and patrons to a ro- tating group of accomplished artists. The visiting artists will be working in studios throughout the 76,000 square foot art center and will be actively involved in art en- richment events throughout the summer months in which they will demonstrate and lecture about their work. JUNE ❖ Megan Coyle (Alexandria, VA) Collage – Studio 30 ❖ Robin Childers (Mt. Ranier, MD) Screen-prints – Studio 301 ❖ Erica Raby (Cuyahoga Fall, OH) Sculpture – Studio 332 ❖ Julian Parker-Burns (Silver Spring, MD) Mixed-media & collage – Studio 333 JULY ❖ David Alfuth (Washington, D.C.) Collage – Studio 4 ❖ Corwin Levi (Alexandria, VA) Mixed-media painting – Studio 25 ❖ Megan Coyle (Alexandria, VA) Collage – Studio 30 ❖ Wan-Ju Wei (Allston, MA) Oil & acrylic painting – Studio 223 ❖ Kazaan Viveiros (Alexandria, VA) Large-scale painted panels – Studio 301 ❖ Erica Raby (Cuyahoga Fall, OH) Sculpture – Studio 332 ❖ Julian Parker-Burns (Silver Spring, MD) Mixed-media & collage – Studio 333 AUGUST ❖ Cherie Redlinger (Alexandria, VA) Oil painting – Studio 4 ❖ Corwin Levi (Alexandria, VA) Mixed-media painting – Studio 25 ❖ Bonnie Lebesch (Alexandria, VA) Acrylic on panel and or paper – Studio 30 ❖ Wan-Ju Wei (Allston, MA) Oil & acrylic painting – Studio 223 ❖ Robin Childers (Mt. Ranier, MD) Screen-prints –Studio 333 Torpedo Factory Art Center Open Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Open Thursdays until 9 p.m. On the Waterfront in Old Town Alexandria 105 North Union Street, Alexan- dria 703-838-4565 www.torpedofactory.org

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ONGOING ❀ The Upper King Street Fresh ❁ Farmers’ Market, located at King Street Gardens Park, 1806 King St., is ❀ just a few steps from the King Street Metro Station. Offering area residents Spring Specials and commuters the opportunity to shop for fresh, locally grown produce, meat, dairy and bakery items, the market is open Wednesdays through Cold Soup Trio October 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.upperkingstreet.org The West End Farmers’ Market is Cold Salmon Platter open to the public on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21 at Ben Bill Staines Carey Creed Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dover Sole Drive. This outdoor market is one of a SUNDAY/JUNE 13 kind in the City’s west end, featuring Folk Singer Bill Staines with Carey Creed. 7 p.m. At Church of the colorful displays of fresh, locally Resurrection in Alexandria. Tickets are $18 general, $15 in advance at Frog Legs grown, in-season vegetables and fruits, FocusMusic.org. The Church of the Resurrection is located at 2280 N. Beauregard gourmet coffee, fresh squeezed orange St., Alexandria. Contact: Kay Coyte at [email protected] or 703-501-6061. juice, and fresh baked pastries. Visit Rack of Lamb www.alexandriava.gov/farmersmarket. The Del Ray Farmers Market is now for tickets. help fit gowns from her premiere line. open year round — located at the GWMS Jazz Band performs at First At 106 North Lee Street, Alexandria. corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Thursday. 6 p.m. in Del Ray, Call 703-549-0387. Oxford Avenue in Del Ray. During the Alexandria. Corner of Mt. Vernon and Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. to 4 ❀ winter months the market will be open Oxford. p.m. Grand Opening June 5, 10-4 p.m. ❀ 9 am to noon each Saturday. The Del Your monthly dose of art in the heart ❁ of Del Ray. Market dates: June 5, July Ray Market farmers that will be there JUNE 3-5 are Smith Meadows meats, eggs, fresh 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Nov. 6. Alexandria pasta and sauces; Amish cheese, ”Legends of Song.” 7:30 p.m. Annual Art Market is on the green space of the 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 yogurt, bakery goods, eggs and jams West Potomac High School Choral Del Ray Artisans’ gallery in Colasanto and jellies; winter vegetables; fancy Department’s Spring Show. The show Park, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., on the Smoke Free Restaurant is produced and directed by Ernest L. corner of Commonwealth and Mount ❀ ❁ nuts; pralines; and bakery goods. Any Johnson, choral director at West Vernon Avenues. Entry is free and ❀ www.lerefugealexandria.com questions, contact Pat Miller at Potomac, featuring choreography by open to the public. Call Kimberley ❀ ❀ [email protected]. Meditation Class. 10 to 11 a.m. every Gennifer Lisenby, dance instructor for Bush at 703-627-7656 or Sunday. Come enjoy a free group class 25 years at Alexandria Dance. Held in [email protected]. on meditation instruction and practice. the Springbank Auditorium. Tickets are Star-Spangled Bike Tour. Begins at 9 Class will be centered around calm $12. Visit a.m. Cyclists will learn about the abiding (shine/samatha). No www.westpotomacchoirs.org. impact of the War of 1812 from experience is needed. All are welcome costumed interpreters. Goes 10 miles and starts at Carlyle House Historic at the 3rd floor of Mindful Hands FRIDAY/JUNE 4 Gallery, 211 King Street. Visit http:// Park, 121 North Fairfax Street, Old www.palyuldc.org/meditation.html. Sandra Y. Johnson Quintet. 7:30 to Town Alexandria. For information or 8:30 p.m. Free. At Grist Mill Park, to make reservations, contact 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy., [email protected] or call Alexandria. Call 703-324-SHOW Alexandria Archaeology at 703-746- FRIDAY AFTERNOONS (7469). 4399. Tea Dances. 1 to 3:15 p.m. Group class Theater Night Fund-raiser. 7 p.m. Shade Gardening. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. from 1to 1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and Local cat orphanage King Street Cats Fee is $5/per workshop; advance Swing music. $11/person. At the will host its annual Theater Night. At registration required. At Lee-Fendall Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth the Little Theatre in Alexandria House Museum & Garden. Visit Street, 2nd Floor (off Duke Street), featuring “Play It Again, Sam” by www.leefendallhouse.org. Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868. Woody Allen. Tickets are $40/advance, Historic Alexandria Museum Gala. $50/door. The event will raise money 6:30 to 11 p.m. Rescheduled. Dining to support KSC goals of finding loving and dancing to Doc Scantlin and his THURSDAY/JUNE 3 homes for all cats and kittens in their Imperial Palms Orchestra. Tickets are Third Annual Bubbles & Bluegrass. care and providing community $150/person or $300/sponsor. At the 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40. Limited outreach regarding the welfare and Holiday Inn Old town, 625 First Street to 200 tickets, Bubbles & Bluegrass is a care of cats. Visit the website in Alexandria. Visit black tie to blue jeans, philanthropic, www.kingstreetcats.org. www.historicalexandria.org or call the live music, giving back kind of event. Office of Historic Alexandria at 703- 746-4554. Partygoers can expect libations and JUNE 4-7 food from Alexandria establishments, a Ruby Tucker Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. silent auction, raffle prizes and live Lifeguard Training. Sponsored by the The days’ activities will include bluegrass music from the band, Over City of Alexandria Department of performances from First Agape Church, Under Down Yonder. All proceeds will Recreation, Parks and Cultural Stephanie Tucker, as well as the youth benefit The Reading Connection and Activities. This four-day course meets from the RTFC. Additionally, the Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of on Friday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 program will honor the life and years Northern Virginia. At the historic Lord p.m.; Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to of service of the now deceased Ruby Fairfax House, 607 Cameron Street, 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to Tucker. At the Ruby Tucker Family Alexandria. Visit 7 p.m.; and Monday, June 7 from 4 Center, 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria. www.bubblesandbluegrass.eventbrite.com. p.m. to 9 p.m. Course fee is $200 (City Visit www.arha.us Contact Brandi Yee at residents) and $225 (nonresidents). Color Your Garden Beautiful. 9:30 to [email protected]. This course prepares individuals, 15 11:30 a.m. Amy Neiberline, an Celebrate Mount Vernon At Home. years of age and older, to become instructor from George Washington 4 to 6 p.m. The organization whose professional lifeguards. At the University, will share her knowledge mission is to help residents of the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, on garden design using color. Mount Vernon area live safely, 3210 King Street. Call Rashawn Reservations required. $18 per person. comfortably, and confidently in their Jackson, Aquatics Supervisor, at 703- Call 703-642-5173 to register. At own homes for as long as possible 746-5436 or by email at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green celebrates its launch at historic River [email protected]. Spring Road in Alexandria. Farm, 7931 East Boulevard Drive. All are invited for drinks, light SUNDAY/JUNE 6 refreshments, music, and lovely views SATURDAY/JUNE 5 of gardens and river. Remarks by Mt. Learn to Know And Love Snakes. Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Bridal Trunk Show. Hannelores of Noon to 1:30 p.m. Kids must be at Hyland. Tickets: $25/members, $30/ Olde Towne will be hosting a trunk least 6 years old. At Huntley Meadows non-members. Call 703-303-4060 or show with bridal designs from Victoria Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. email [email protected] Nicole. The designer herself, Victoria, will be available to meet brides and See Calendar, Page 28 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 27 Calendar Living From Page 27 To make a reservation, call 703-768- 746-4356. Legends of 2525. Used Book Sale. Sponsored by Koi Auction. 11 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Kingstowne Library, the ZNA Potomac Koi Club. At 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Hollywood and Vines Nursery, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Alexandria 8453 Richmond Highway, Summer Orchestra Series. 7:30 Alexandria. Free registration to p.m. With the Marine Chamber bid. Contact Mike Frady at 703- Orchestra. At the Rachel M. 360-9142 or Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Thank You! [email protected]. Virginia Community College, 3001 ASO Children’s Arts Festival: North Beauregard Street, Living Legends of Alexandria recognizes and thanks The Heart of Music. 2 p.m. Alexandria. Call 703-845-6156 or the following individuals and organizations activities hour; 3 p.m. concert. www.schlesingercenter.com without whose support the project could not continue: Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet ”The Ultimate Block Party.” 10 Fantasy Overture,” Leonard a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” JUNE 11-12 seminars hosted by local experts on Benefactor - $5000 + - Anonymous Carter Burwell’s “Bella’s Lullaby,” the topics of entertaining and Gold Sponsors - $1,000 - $2499 music from “Twilight.” Tickets Jewelry Designer Trunk Show. Noon to 8 p.m. designing in small spaces. The event Featuring collections of Mia Katrin for Jewel The Rotary Club of Alexandria; McEnearney Associates. are $5. At the Rachel M. also includes hors d’oeuvres, Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Couture LLC. Katrin will present her collections summer beverages, and a live band. Sponsors - $500-$999: Center, NOVA Community including best-selling limited edition necklaces Attendees will have the opportunity Anonymous; Artemel & Associates; Scott Mitchell; College, Alexandria campus, and earrings of diamonds, emeralds, multi- to tour apartment homes, ask Renner and Company, CPA, PC; 3001 N. Beauregard St., colored sapphires, rubies and pearls in high- design experts’ advice, and enjoy karat gold which have been worn by A-List Doug Thurman. Alexandria. Call 703-548-0885 or giveaways. At the Courts at visit www.alexsym.org. Hollywood celebrities. At Goldworks by David Huntington Station apartment Friends - $100 - $499: Washington Metropolitan Martin, 1400 King St., Alexandria. Call 703-683- community, 5950 Grand Pavilion Alexandria Toyota; American Advertising Distributors Philharmonic (WMP). Concert. 0333. Way, Alexandria. Visit of Northern Virginia; Barrett’s of Alexandria; 3 p.m. Free. James Kazik Concert www.courtsathuntington.com/ Ruth Bennett; Rosalind and Bob Bovey; Teddye and Bill Clayton; Overture (world premier). Benjamin blockparty Britten: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Carol and Dave Cleary; Becky and John Davies; Strings, Op. 31 with tenor Jon Lackey THURSDAY/JUNE 10 William D. Euille & Associates; TJ Fannon; Rose Gentile, and hornist Amy Smith. Pre-concert Virginia Native Plant Society JUNE 12-AUG. 21 New York Life Agent; John D. Kling, DDS; Tina Leone, lecture with Dr. Stephen Bertino at Registry Sites. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join Summer Dance and Fine Art 2:15 p.m. (both concerts). At Bishop registry chair Rod Simmons as he takes Program. Saturdays. Cost is $350 for Anna and James Lynch; Alice Merrill; Frances and Michael Mohr; Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge visitors on a virtual tour of some 10, two-hour classes. Students study Jane and Carlyle Ring; Marian Van Landingham. Road, Alexandria. nearby registry sites. At Green Spring dance for one hour followed by a one- Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, hour fine arts class. For children ages 3 Special Thanks to our Founding Media Sponsor: Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173. to 9 divided into three age groups. TUESDAY/JUNE 8 David Kitchen. 7 p.m. Known as a road Contact Virginia Britton, Director, The The Alexandria Gazette Packet Vocal Recital. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featuring warrior in the local DC area, Kitchen Alexandria Ballet, at 703-379-8997 or and New York tenor Christopher Preston has honed his skills performing before 703-568-4425 or visit other Media Sponsors: Thompson and local mezzo soprano live audiences on an almost nightly www.thealexandriaballet.com alexandrianews.org, the Alexandria Times, and localKicks, Marjorie Bunday in music of living basis, working as a sideman on various composers, including Ned Rorem, projects as well as fronting his own Elizabeth Vercoe, Richard Pearson bands. At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince SUNDAY/JUNE 13 Living Legends of Alexandria www.AlexandriaLegends.com Thomas, and Richard Rice. At Street, Alexandria. Call 703-548-0035. AHA! Garden Party Fundraiser. 4-6 e:[email protected] Alexandria’s Lyceum, 201 S. Visit myspace.com/davidkitchen. p.m. Sponsored by At Home in Washington Street, Alexandria. Visit Alexandria; supporting Alexandrians RiceScores.com. who prefer to remain independently in Swing Dancing. 9-11 p.m. Admission is JUNE 10-12 their own homes. $40 donation. At 317 $10. With the band, The Joker’s Wild. Summer Book Sale. Hours are S. St. Asaph St., Alexandria. Call 703- At Nick’s Nightclub, 641 South Pickett Thursday, June 10, from 1 to 8:30 566-6488. Street, Alexandria. p.m.; Friday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to Virginia Yoga Week Conclusion. 3 to The Books to Film Discussion Group. 7 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 12, from 10 5 p.m. During this week, studios and to 8:30 p.m. The group will be a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At the Ellen Coolidge independent teachers throughout the discussing the book and film, “The Big Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary state will offer free classes, $5 classes Sleep” by Raymond Chandler. Call Road, Alexandria. Call 703-746-1704. and join in the VYW Karma project to Royal Restaurant Mark Schwartz at 703-746-1770. benefit a charity of their choice. The Meets at the Beatley Library, 5005 event culminates at Market Square in Duke Street, Alexandria. JUNE 10-13 Old Town Alexandria with “Yoga in the SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY BUFFET Excavate Shuter’s Hill. 9 a.m. to 4 Fresh Air,” featuring an appearance by p.m. Alexandria Archaeology Institute Mayor Bill Euille. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 9 is excavating the grounds of the Lesson Zero Performs. 7 p.m. Free SPY Versus SPY Luncheon. 11:30 George Washington Masonic concert at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Special guest Dr. Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. . Gain Go www.myspace.com/lessonzero for David Robarge, Chief Historian of the hands-on experience in site-excavation additional information. CIA, will talk about the secret side of methods and record keeping. Learn Folk Singer Bill Staines with Carey the Civil War. Sponsored by the how to use a transit and process and Creed. 7 p.m. At Church of the Springfield/Alexandria Women’s catalog artifacts in the laboratory, and Resurrection in Alexandria. Tickets are Connection. At the Springfield Golf & interpret new discoveries. Advance $18 general, $15 in advance at Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill registration is required. Visit FocusMusic.org. The Church of the Road, Springfield. Cost is $17/person. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or call Resurrection is located at 2280 N. Call 703-590-6562 or email 703-746-4399. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Contact: [email protected]. Kay Coyte at [email protected] or Sunday Breakfast Buffet 7-11 am Wine Tasting With Spanish Wines. 703-501-6061. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Led by Wilkinson Wine FRIDAY/JUNE 11 Soulful Sundays. 7 to 11 p.m. At Adult...... $11.75* Children under 12....$4.50* Cellar. Fee is $25/person. Reservations Pot Luck Buffet Dance for Couples. Weyone Lounge, 5801 Duke Street, Father’s Day Brunch Special 11 am-3 pm necessary. Call 703-548-1789. At the 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost is $15/person. Alexandria. Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden. The Friday Nighters Dancing Club’s last Food and Wine Festival. 12:30 p.m. Adult...... $14.00* Children under 12....$7.95* Visit www.leefendallhouse.org dance before summer break in the Features John Shields, Host, PGS Wine Dinner. 7 p.m. Columbia firehouse Mount Vernon area. Enjoy waltz, fox Series Coastal Cooking. Shields will will host a wine dinner featuring trot, cha cha, swing and more to live appear on the Viking Stage with a Most Breakfast Buffet Items d’Arenberg winery located in McLaren music on large wooden dance floor. representative from J.M. Clayton, a Vale in South Australia. Priced at $70 Bring a buffet dish and join them. wholesale crab company. They will on our brunch fare menu. per person (excluding tax and Reservations required. discuss the Maryland crab industry and gratuity), the dinner will pair some of www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com share tips and recipes with the Omelette Station, Roast Beef Au Jus, d’Arenberg’s wines with a four-course Doug Parks and the Lonewolves. audience. At the National Harbor in BBQ Chicken Breast, BBQ Spareribs menu created by Red Apron Butchery 7:30 p.m. A four-piece ensemble based Maryland. Visit Executive Chef Nathan Anda. At in Falls Church that performs blues www.foodandwinenh.com. Oven Browned Potatoes, Fresh Corn Columbia Firehouse, 109 South St. and American roots music. At Grist Mill Cole Slaw, Italian Vegetables, Asaph Street, Alexandria. For Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial reservations, call Planet Wine at 703- Hwy., Alexandria. Call 703-324-SHOW TUESDAY/JUNE 15 Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit, Home Made Desserts 549-3444, Columbia Firehouse at 703- (7469). Mount Vernon Genealogical 683-1776 or email Juliana Santos at Society. 1 p.m. The meeting will The Royal is where Old Town Dines since 1904! [email protected]. feature a presentation entitled “Unsere 734 North Saint Asaph Street Children’s Author Andrea SATURDAY/JUNE 12 Ahnen: An Overview of German Montalbano. 4 p.m. Will discuss her “New Muslim Cool” Film Screening. Genealogical Research.” The program (703) 548-1616 book, Breakaway. Montalbano is a 4:30 p.m. Free. Part of “Movies with a will be presented by Susannah E. former soccer player and captain of the Mission.” At the Alexandria Black Brooks. Meets at the Hollin Hall Senior *plus taxes & gratuities Harvard University soccer team. At History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Center, Room 112, Alexandria. Contact Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Alexandria. Visit Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or Free Parking Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-838-4566. www.alexblackhistory.org or call 703- [email protected].

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Stephanie Johnson, founder, and Nicole Bassett, lead choreogra- pher and former dance Dancers practice for the recital. student of Johnson’s. Come Applaud These Dancers By McKenya Dilworth-Abdalla Theatre) and is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, at Acting Center Director 4:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5 and 100 percent of the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center monies collected go back into the program. Progres- sions is a journey using dance in exploring pop cul- he Department of Recreation, Parks and Cul- ture through films like The Wizard of Oz to Shrek. Ttural Activities sponsors a number of creative The performance takes place at the Lee Center in arts programs. Life Through Dance @ the Kaufmann Auditorium, which seats 400 people. Ramsay is a dance program that has existed for over We intend to fill the place, but we need your support 10 years and was founded by recreation professional in achievable this reachable goal. The youth work and dancer Stephanie Johnson. For the past couple hard as they try to master the dance steps and learn of years around this time, the dance program shows how to present themselves onstage. Having an audi- the world what they have been feverishly creating ence adds to their development as young perform- and working on during the months of normal hiber- ers. It also does wonders for their self-esteem as they nation for everyone else. Last year, the dance recital see the audience’s enthusiasm and appreciation for was Stages, a combination of a number of eclectic their performance. choreography ranging in style and technique. The It has become an easier task explaining expenses show last year was also an emotional one because and revenue streams to children when giving them the founder, Johnson, handed the mantle of the cre- a briefing on budget and why we cannot afford the ative responsible over to her former student, now col- pricier costumes; but it’s altogether tougher explain- league, Nicole Bassett. Now, fast forward a year later. ing an empty auditorium on performance day. Some- Progressions is the title of the next recital in col- times the gift of your presence is worth more than a laboration with ACCT (Alexandria City Community financial contribution. Sometimes … People Notes

To have a People Note published in the great initiative in Browne Academy’s Nicole Moorhouse, 11, in the Coast Gazette-Packet, send an e-mail to environmental efforts over the past sev- Guard category of ASYMCA’s annual art gazette@connectionnewspapers or call eral years. In the first trimester of his contest, sponsored by GEICO. Sixth- Steve Hibbard 703-778-9412. Pictures eighth grade year, Varun earned the grader Nicole Gray, 11, also of encouraged. Bruin Award — an award, chosen by the Alexandria, was awarded first place in faculty, that recognizes an outstanding the Navy category. Winners were an- student each trimester. Varun is also a nounced at a luncheon on Capitol Hill Judith member of the Boy Scouts of America, during Military Family Month. Tulkoff of Alex- his current rank is Star Scout. andria has won Tyler Nicole, the daughter of CDR a 2010-11 Andrea Palermo, of the U.S. Coast Fulbright Scholar- Matthew Johnson of Alexandria Guard, and Chief Warrant Officer Robie ship to advance was one of 39 students in the Lock Ha- Moorhouse; and NicoleGray, the her studies, per- ven University Physician Assistant daughter of Capt. Basil F. Gray III of the form research and Program who donned their white coats U.S. Navy, and Gisele Gray, will each re- teach English for the first time during the White Coat ceive a $500 U.S. savings bond for their abroad while Ceremony on April 30. Traditionally, the winning portraits on the theme, “My serving as a White Coat Ceremony marks the transi- Military Family.” young ambassador to her host country. tion that healthcare providers make Judith will have the opportunity to re- from classroom science-based education State Sen. Toddy Puller (D- turn to Indonesia, a country that has to clinical sciences and patient contact. 36th) was elected vice chair of the Joint captured her fascination over the past Commission on Health Care (JCHC) at four years. T.C. Williams High School stu- last week’s Commission meeting in Rich- dent Hana Wuerker won Second mond. The JCHC was established as a Browne Academy eighth- Prize and $1,500 on May 12 for her standing commission of the Virginia grader, Varun Kumar, was accepted documentary titled, “Girls Wear Pink, General Assembly in 1992. JCHC seeks to Thomas Jefferson High School for Boys Wear Blue” in the 2010 through its research, recommendations, Science and Technology and will begin StudentCam Documentary Competition and legislative actions to “ensure that attending in the upcoming fall 2010 sponsored by Comcast and C-SPAN. the Commonwealth as provider, finan- school year. Varun began attending cier, and regulator adopts the most Browne in first grade, and is now com- The Armed Services YMCA cost-effective and efficacious means of pleting his eighth year at the school. (ASYMCA), the nonprofit organization delivery of health care services so that While at Browne he developed a passion supporting the families of junior enlisted the greatest number of Virginians re- for athletics, and has played on all of the military personnel, awarded first place ceive quality health care.” (Code of school’s sports teams. He has also shown to Alexandria sixth-grader Tyler Virginia §§ 30-168 through 170). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 29 Opinion Making Sports Available To Youth By Bill Clayton Secretary, Agenda:Alexandria

, Alexandria Police Department , Alexandria roviding sports and fitness outlets Pfor youth is one of the major chal- lenges Alexandria faces in the next couple of decades, the director of Recre- ation, Parks and Cultural Activities said recently. Speaking at the Monday, May 24, pro- Ashley Hildebrandt gram of the issues forum Agenda:Alexandria, James Sitting down, from left, are Councilman Frank Fannon, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, Deputy City Manager Michele B. Spengler said that “like Agenda: Photo by Photo Evans, Assistant City Manager Debra Collins, Police Chief Earl Cook, City Manager Jim Hartmann, Director of the proverbial canary in a Alexandria Acute Care and Emergency Services (MHMRSA) Liz Wixson, and Mayor William D. Euille. Standing from left coal mine,” sports for are: Sergeant Courtney Ballantine, CIT coordinator; Deputy Mike Cole, Deputy Chris O’Dell, Lt Dennis Lam- youngsters are a measure bert (Dublin PD, VA), Deputy Stephen Mackey, Deputy Larry Richardson (yellow shirt), Jail Diversion Coordi- of how family-oriented a city is as well as a nator Bill Rooney, Deputy Amber Dunham, Deputy James Gwaltney, Officer Angel Roa, Officer Michael factor in the battle against youth obesity. Nugent, Officer Ian Torrance, Deputy George Gray, Officer Tara May, Officer Diana Barrett, Lt. John Making sports available to youth is “one Kapetanis, Officer Danny Ratcliffe (Pearisburg PD, VA), Officer Daniel Gordon (behind Danny), Officer Emil of the major policy issues the city faces in Takeuchi (in back), Officer Rich Harrell (in front), Officer Daniel Lebretton, Jon Teumer, emergency services the next 15 to 20 years,” he said. supervisor (MHMRSA), and Officer Steve Pagach. The program also heard from Patrick J. Malone, president of the Alexandria Aces baseball team, and Ryan Fannon, director of the Aces’ corporate partnerships. Improving Safety and Saving Lives Agenda:Alexandria is a nonprofit, non- partisan issues forum that takes a look at By Mary Anne Weber the budget for the Department illness is an excuse, a way to avoid punish- issues without taking sides. Chair, Alexandria Commu- of Mental Health, Mental Re- ment. The reality is that those with mental Fannon, who is also a broadcaster for the nity tardation and Substance Abuse. illnesses are punished much more severely Villanova Wildcats on a sports television Services Board What he learned was how seri- for lesser crimes, often misdemeanors. network, said sports marketing “is a unique ous and widespread the needs Liz Wixson, director of Acute Care and sell.” or Mayor William D. were and how acute the prob- Emergency Services for Alexandria’s men- Like Villanova, he said, Alexandria has big- Euille the treatment lems. tal health department and the first to pro- name sports in surrounding areas. That Fof those with mental When Sheriff Dana Lawhorne pose the creation of a CIT team, noted that made spreading the word of the Aces a dif- illness is not an aca- was elected and took charge of inmates with mental health problems were ficult job. “I would walk in the door,” he said, demic issue but a very personal Alexandria’s Detention Center, incarcerated for “minor nuisance offenses. “and they would say, ‘Who?’” Now approach- one. Before he handed out di- he found himself dealing with They stay longer and cost more to incarcer- ing three years in town, the Aces are get- plomas on May 21 to the first graduates of a population of 450 inmates on any given ate.” ting loyalty from corporate sponsors, 90 Alexandria’s newly-minted Crisis Interven- day, “Almost a quarter of them with mental percent of them repeat supporters, he said. tion Team, he recounted the old way of illness,” he said at the graduation ceremo- FOR POLICE CHIEF Earl Cook the issues Malone, credited with being the inspira- dealing with those in a crisis. nies. “We have a dedicated unit (for those are recidivism, public safety and police tion behind creation of the Alexandria Aces, It was here in Alexandria over 20 years with serious mental illness) that has a wait- safety. He noted that over the years police said the team recognition and support are ago when his sister had a breakdown. She ing list and we have a dedicated unit for have turned to less lethal types of equip- “growing every year.” In fact, he said, the Aces was making no sense, her mother was up- abuse.” That is why he thought it was es- ment, rubber bullets, tasers and also better are hoping some of their players will get set and frightened and his mother did what sential that that his deputies join members training for the police officers. “How do you drafted in the major league draft (June 7). everyone did in those days called 911 and of Alexandria’s police force in receiving CIT get them into custody safely and then what “A lot of our players have won collegiate the police responded. His sister was taken training. do you do?” were the major questions. “Now recognition,” Malone said. away in handcuffs, an image he has not for- “The CIT program helps people get the we are part of the solution to the issue.” Spengler said Alexandria’s population has gotten. He also remembered his early days care and treatment they need, It is not a So what is CIT? The Crisis Intervention grown 17 percent in the past 10 years and on the City Council when he and another get of jail free card,” he said. a large percentage of the city’s youth are councilman decided to thoroughly look at He was deflating the myth that mental See Improving Safety, Page 32 looking for things to do. Unfortunately, he said, many are occupying much of their time in front of a television or a computer or other electronic device. The Myth of Deinstitutionalization Consequently, “Obesity is up and time According to the Virginia Department of how Americans treated those with mental illness, illnesses within their communities in the least outdoors is down” among youngsters. “They Correction, 3,200 to 3,500 people in Virginia Congress passed the Community Mental Health restrictive environment. Reform also meant are very busy — doing things other than in jails on any given day have a mental illness. Centers Act. The law was meant to provide that the money spent on those in institutions Here in Alexandria it is estimated that at least community-based support for individuals with was supposed to follow them to the local the outdoors,” Spengler said. one-quarter of those incarcerated have a mental illnesses and shift the emphasis away community. That didn’t happen. So the The city will try to cope with the budget mental illness. Inmates with a mental illness from the warehouse segregated institutions run problem was not the concept of community pressures preventing substantial expansion have recidivism rates above 70 percent. Not by the state. The emptying out of institutions care but drastically underfunding local of facilities and the pressures of an increas- surprisingly, jailing those with mental was dramatic. In 1955, there were 339 psychiat- mental health care, draconian sentencing for illnesses exacerbates the problem for two ric beds for every 100,000 people. By 2005 this drug offenses, the three strikes policy and ing population, he said. One way is the on- reasons. They are much more likely to be number had dropped to 17 per 100,000. other actions that made local jails and prisons going conversion of natural-turf fields with mistreated by predatory inmates and their A better understanding of mental illness, new de facto mental hospitals. artificial turf, whose upkeep costs a frac- imprisonment causes an increase in symp- drugs, and United Nations studies showing many Information from Law Enforcement toms leading to an extended period of third world countries had a better handle on Responses to People with Mental Illness a tion of that of grass. That makes more in- incarceration and added criminal charges mental illness than the richest countries did, all study funded by the MacArthur Foundation tense use possible for existing fields, he said. Back in 1964 during an historic shift on led to the concept of keeping people with mental and The Council of State Governments. See Agenda, Page 32

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From Page 11 proved, far more students would be assisted. court until January of this year, but even now, Paint Company I strongly suggest that Ms. Fisher stop throw- after three court sessions, there appears to be fixed because it is very difficult, not because ing slogans around like “stand up and be no progress in the proceedings. No further (703) 768-1975 anyone involved with the school system was counted” and “dog and pony” “courage to be court dates have been announced. The trial unaware of it. counted” and take the time herself to tutor, opened on Jan. 12 with a closed session where Further, I don’t understand why it would not mentor or otherwise assist a student. It takes charges were read. The defendants were ac- be considered a good thing to get suggestions no “courage” to complain. cused of espionage, propaganda activities, the from parents and community members on how establishment of an illegal administration, co- to tackle such a difficult issue. All of these com- Pam Smith operation with Israel, sending secret docu- mittee members are volunteers using their own Alexandria ments outside the country, and corruption on time (who signed up in response to an online (Parent, tutor, and volunteer on vision and earth. Further hearings were held on Feb. 7 notice). If 167 persons volunteer to assist a high action committee) and April 12. All the charges have been cat- school that has almost 3,000 students that egorically denied by the Baha’is. doesn’t seem like a large amount, and most Attorneys associated with the Defenders of meetings take place in smaller numbers any- Justice for All People Human Rights Center in Teheran — co- way. To the Editor: founded by Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi — are As for the suggestion that volunteers instead As of May 14, the seven Baha’i leaders held representing the defendants. tutor students, I do tutor several students and in Evin prison in Teheran will have been jailed The names of the seven are: Mrs. Fariba have done so over the last 11 years. Tutoring two full years. One of them passed the two- Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif is invaluable, but if the system could be im- year mark in March. They were not called to Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, and Mr. Vahid Tizfahm. Bulletin Board Mrs. Sabet was arrested on March 5, 2008 and the others on May 14, 2008. There are a total THURSDAY/JUNE 3 existed at Fort Ward. Visit www.fortward.org or call 703-746-4848. At Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. of 36 Baha’is currently in jail in Iran for their Networking Happy Hour. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. religious beliefs. The U.S. government has $4.00 OFF Sponsored by West End Business Association. At made a number of statements on their behalf, Hilton Hotel at Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd. Per gallon of any Free parking, half-priced drinks, Mini Menu for $5. MONDAY/JUNE 7 including two congressional resolutions passed Door Prize. Reservations, Portia Hood, 703-845- “Looking at a Successful Public/Private in October and December of 2009. Baha’u’llh, Regal Product 2613. Partnership: Turning the Lorton Prison ther Prophet-founder of the Baha’i Faith, said, Must be presented at time of purchase. Complex into Dynamic Business Mix.” 6:30 “The earth is but one country and mankind its SATURDAY/JUNE 5 to 8:30 p.m. At Washington Suites Hotel, 100 S. Reynolds St. (off Duke). Sponsored by West End citizens.” FREE Fort Ward Park History Group Meeting. 10 a.m. Business Association. Sandwiches/salads/soft drinks Together, we can take a stand for justice for to noon. Workgroup members are recording family for $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Drop Cloth and history, identifying features such as graves, Reservations required. Portia Hood, 703-845-2612. all people. documenting historical photographs including Housing Master Plan Meeting. 7-9 p.m. The Sanding Sponge family and landscape images, and help with other meeting will be preceded by the AHAC meeting The Local Spiritual Assembly 6229 Richmond Hwy projects related to the history of the site and in from 6:30-7 p.m. At the Durant Center, 1605 Must be presented at time of purchase. particular, to the African-American community that Cameron Street, Alexandria. of Alexandria

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Agenda:Alexandria From Page 30 be a fully professional minor- league team. Spengler was asked how to get That is not in the plans for now, youngsters involved in sports. he said. “We really don’t have the “The idea of physical fitness really infrastructure now,” such as a fa- should start in the home,” he said. cility with enough seats, locker Malone was asked whether the rooms, showers and other things Aces will eventually move up to a team would need.

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ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Alexandria Board of Architectural Review NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Old & Historic Alexandria District The following requests have been received for LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING administrative review and approval. ======The Director of Planning and Zoning may A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria approve the permits unless a request that the Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- application be forwarded to City Council is DAY, JUNE 16, 2010 beginning at 7:30 PM in received by June 24, 2010. Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the fol- For information about this application or to com- Kate Waller Barrett Day lowing applications: ment, visit the City’s website at alexandriava.gov or call (703) 746-4666. Mayor William D. Euille helped proclaim May 20 Kate Waller Barrett Day (1857– CASE BAR2010-0116 Request for approval of alterations at 416 N SPECIAL USE PERMIT # 2010-0029 1925) with the dedication of a commemorative plaque placed in the Kate Waller Union St, zoned RM Residential. Barrett Library on Queen Street. Barrett was a social activist who consistently got APPLICANT: Fred Brewer SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2010-0029 results working for many causes — including unmarried mothers and their chil- CASE BAR2010-0117 ADDRESS: 4109, 4115, 4121, 4125 MOUNT Request for approval of alterations at 203 Wolfe VERNON AVENUE dren; wounded veterans; suffrage and political rights for women; humane treat- St, zoned RM Residential. ment for prisoners, delinquent children, and prostitutes; education; historic pres- APPLICANT: Andrew & Tiffany Pache REQUEST TO OPERATE AN OUTDOOR FOOD AND CRAFTS MARKET CENTER. ervation; and social reform. The event was organized by the Kate Waller Barrett CASE BAR2010-0118 Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Alexandria. Request for approval of alterations at 610 S APPLICANT: TRAVIS HESTER Columbus St, zoned CD Commercial. APPLICANT: Joseph Costa

CASE BAR2010-0119 LEGAL NOTICE Request for approval of alterations at 724 Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of Gibbon St, zoned RB Residential. the code of the City of Alexandria, the APPLICANT: Todd Hollis By Old Town Win- Alexandria Police Department located at 2003 dows & Doors Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 is now in Improving Safety, Saving Lives possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, CASE BAR2010-0120 lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- items. All persons having valid claim to the tion at 923 King St, zoned KR King Street Re- property should file a claim to the property with From Page 30 tail. reasonable proof of ownership or the items will Office and the Department of Mental Health, Mental APPLICANT: Seyed Hossein Shoja Maddahi by be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a Retardation and Substance Abuse. This partnership Linda Serabian for SOMA Architects complete listing go to http://alexandriava.gov/police/ and contact the Team, first used by the police department of Mem- is not unusual in the city. The three departments have CASE BAR2010-0121 Police Property Unit at (703) 838-4709. Request for approval of addition/alterations & phis, Tennessee, following a fatal incident there, is worked together for several years along with the waiver of rooftop screening requirement at 923 a method that uses specially trained police to deal Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, the Public De- King St, zoned KR King Street Retail. APPLICANT: Seyed Hossein Shoja Maddahi by Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 as first responders in incidents involving people ex- fender, the Courts, and Office of Probation and Pa- Process: Public Participation Linda Serabian for SOMA Architects periencing acute episodes of mental illness. role to find better ways to get coordinated care for CASE BAR2010-0123 Clearwire Wireless Broadband is proposing a These first responders are trained to recognize the people with mental illness and substance abuse prob- Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- telecommunications facility at the following ad- tion at 923 S Royal St, zoned RM Residential. dress: 310 South Washington Street, Alexan- signs of mental illness and to learn how to inter- lems so they didn’t end up in jail in the first place. APPLICANT: Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery dria, Virginia, 22314. The proposed develop- ments will include attaching microwave dishes vene effectively. They are taught how to de-escalate As Wixson put it, “Once we got together and started CASE BAR2010-0124 to an existing building rooftop and connecting to crises with understanding and compassion. The goal talking with one another the solutions were obvious. Request for approval of addition/alterations & existing on-site utilities. Members of the public waiver of rooftop screening requirement at 923 interested in submitting comments on the possi- in Alexandria is to have 60 members of the police “She added that a lot of what was done was grant S Royal St, zoned RM Residential. ble effects that these proposed projects may and sheriff’s departments trained so the city will have funded. APPLICANT: Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery have on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic coverage around the clock, 24 hours a day. There is strong support from the state partly be- CASE BAR2010-0132 Places may send their comments to Alex Bos, Request for approval of parking identity signs at RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, cause of Virginia’s burgeoning prison population. As multiple sites per the City Wayfinding Program Traverse City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. THE IDEA of specialized programs is not a new of 2008, one in every 89 adults was incarcerated in APPLICANT: City of Alexandria Project Reference #s: 1004041 one, first surfacing in the 1980s when law enforce- Virginia. The state ranked 13th nationally among the CASE BAR2010-0136 Request for approval of an amendment to the ABC LICENSE ment agencies throughout the country began to col- states. This reliance on jail costs money, over $1 bil- Criteria & Standards for Administrative Approval Ruth Leslie Gresser trading as Pizzeria laborate with mental health providers and advocates lion in Fiscal Year 2008. So it is not surprising that of Signs within the Historic Districts. Paradiso, 124 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314. APPLICANT: City of Alexandria The above establishment is applying to the to figure out the best ways to respond to people with the state has examined other solutions, particularly VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Information about the above item(s) may be ob- BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine & Beer on mental illness who were in a crisis. There are sev- for non-violent offenders. tained from the Department of Planning and and off premises/mixed beverage restaurant eral ways of doing this but the Crisis Intervention One of course is prevention and intervention, keep- Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, (101-150) license to sell or manufacture Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) alcoholic beverages. Ruth L. Gresser, Owner Team concept pioneered by Memphis is the one cho- ing people from being arrested in the first place 746-4666 sen by Alexandria. The city’s CIT coordinator Sgt. “While we all wear different hats with different Courtney Ballantine of the police department said roles, we all agreed that there were things we could ABC LICENSE ABC LICENSE North Lock, LLC trading as Port City Brewing Riva Enterprises, Inc trading as Euro-Bistro, there are 26 such programs underway in Virginia. do differently to help improve lives and improve pub- Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, 6027 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303. Nationwide according to the CIT Center at the Uni- lic safety,” said Wixson. Alexandria, VA 22304. The above establishment The above establishment is applying to the is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC versity of Memphis, there are specialized programs A variety of new programs have resulted, among ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer on in about 1,050 communities. them the Crisis Intervention Team. Perhaps one day Brewery, Beer shipper license to sell or Premises/ Mixed Beverages on Premises manufacture alcoholic beverages. license to sell or manufacture alcoholic Here in Alexandria the CIT program is a result of there will no longer be a need for an intensive men- G. William Butcher III, manager beverages. Suad Miljkovic/President the joint work of the Police Department, the Sheriff’s tal health care unit in a local jail.

32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] T.C. Boys, Girls Compete at Regional Track Meet

he T.C. Williams boys coach youth track and field, foot- and girls track and ball, tennis, swimming and rugby. Tfield teams each fin- Criminal history background ished 21st at the checks are required.

Northern Region meet on May 27 File photo Interested persons should call and 28 at Lake Braddock Second- the youth sports office at 703-746- ary School. The boys finished with 5402-4345 or e-mail eight points and the girls scored [email protected]. four. On the boys side, T.C. Williams senior Wahoos Sports the 400-meter relay Malcom Cameron took Briefs team of Darnell Roy, seventh in the long jump at Swim Team Willie Curry, Kentdrick regionals. Barnes and Aziz Coker The Wahoos Swim Team Pro- scored six points with a third-place team. gram offers youth ages 6-18 of all finish, recording a time of 43.56 Peter Labovich (senior attack), abilities the opportunity to de- seconds. Malcom Cameron scored Thomas Newman (senior develop their own potential. The two points with a seventh-place fender), David Solomon (junior Wahoos swim program will pro- finish in the long jump, recording midfield/attack) and Stephen mote individual achievement and a mark of 21 feet, 10 1/4 inches. Upton (senior midfield) of St. team camaraderie in an atmo- Photo by On the girls side, pole vaulter Stephen’s & St. Agnes and Connor sphere of friendly competition. Maddie Christy scored four points Gallegos (junior attack), Will Developing and experienced for the Titans with clearance of 9- Kalaris (senior defender) and Nick swimmers alike can refine their Craig Sterbutzel 6, good for a fourth-place tie. Weeden (junior midfielder) of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, Episcopal were named to the All- butterfly, turns and starts with an IAC boys lacrosse team. experienced coaching staff. Swim Aces To meets are scheduled every Satur- day morning from mid-June Open Season Youth Basketball through early August. Practices for

/Gazette Packet The Alexandria Aces, a member the participants will be held begin- of the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Summer League ning June 1 until the Alexandria Baseball League, opens its season The Alexandria Department of City Schools are out for the sum- at 7 p.m. April 4 against the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Ac- mer break at Chinquapin Center Herndon Braves at Frank Mann tivities’ sports office is accepting from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Monday-Fri- Field. Tickets are $5 per adult and registrations for the Johnson & day. Beginning June 28, the par- $3 per child. Siebert Summer Basketball League ticipants will have the option of Aziz Coker, seen earlier this season, helped the TC 400- June 3 is “Meet the Aces Night,” through June 14. The summer practicing at Chinquapin Center meter relay team take third at regionals. starting at 7 p.m. Meet the staff, league is for participants ages 12 from 7:15-9:15 a.m. or in the af- coaches and players, get auto- – 17 (age as of June 1). There is a ternoons at Old Town Pool from ation. ball program. Teams are formed graphs and talk about the 2010 $25 fee to play in the league. The 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The cost for the in the following weight divisions season at The Dairy Godmother, boys league will hold its skill as- program for City residents are and participate in the Fairfax 2310 Mount Vernon Ave. in Alex- sessment on June 14 at Francis $125 for the first child and $100 Alexandria County Youth Football League: andria. Hammond Middle School at 6:30 for each additional swimmer. The Titans Youth Anklebiters, 75 lbs, 85 lbs, 95 lbs, p.m. The girls league will be set non-resident fees are $150 for the 110 lbs, 125 lbs, and 150 lbs. Par- All IAC Baseball, up by recreation districts only. first child and $125 for each addi- Tackle Football ticipants will be weighed and as- tional child. Swimmers must be signed to teams according to their The Alexandria Department of able to swim 25 meters continu- weight and age. This program is Lacrosse Youth Coaches Recreation, Parks and Cultural ously. For more information on the for participants ages 7-16. Regis Joe Warren and Josh Smith of Needed clinics or the summer basketball Activities; Centers, Playgrounds St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes and league, call the sports office at and Youth Sports Division is ac- Lorenzo Chavez of Episcopal were The Alexandria Department of 703-746-5402 or visit the youth cepting registrations for the Alex- named to the All-IAC baseball Recreation, Parks and Cultural Ac- sports website at andria Titans Youth Tackle Foot- See Sports Briefs, Page 34 tivities is seeking volunteers to www.alexandriava.gov/recre-

Five questions with T.C. Williams

5Qs junior Jay Whitmire Photo by

Q: What location is the farthest from the Washington D.C. metro area that you’ve Q: What’s the best feeling you can have Louise Krafft traveled? during a lacrosse game? A: California. I went to Disneyland when I was 4, A: Getting an assist. That’s what I like to do — be but I don’t really remember it. like [former Kentucky point guard] John Wall and get some assists. Q: Who is your favorite music artist? /Gazette Packet A: I like Lil’ Wayne. It’s kind of cliché, I guess, but Q: What is your favorite movie? he’s the best. A: “Remember the Titans,” of course.

Q: What is your favorite food? — Jon Roetman A: Fried chicken. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 33 Sports T.C. Boys Soccer Falls to Chantilly in Regional Match

that affected us the whole game.” Boyle scores Later in the first half, T.C. found Titans’ goal in the Chargers’ net when senior forward Conor Boyle, off the right playoff loss. side, headed the ball into the net from close range. The assist came from Manuel Benites, whose free ne poor minute of kick from 25 yards out set Boyle up play proved costly on the score, which got the Titans Ofor the T.C. Williams within 2-1 with 14:19 remaining in boys soccer team in the half. its 3-1 season-ending loss to In the second half, the Titans had Chantilly on May 25. The first several near goals but could never round Northern Region postseason Photo by find the net. Just past the midway contest took place at Chantilly High mark of the second half, an appar- School. ent T.C. score was nullified by an

Chantilly jumped out to a fast Sterbutzel Craig offside call, quieting the Titan fans start and the Titans, who played an in the far side bleachers and bring- exceptional game overall, never ing a relieved roar from the quite recovered. The Chargers Chantilly fandom. scored consecutive goals, within a Chantilly defenders, on a couple minute of one another, before the of occasions in the latter half, made contest was even 11 minutes old. /Gazette Packet goal-saving clears right in front of The first score came from senior the net off of scorching T.C. line forward Jamal Umar, who received drive shots. a short, up-field pass from a team- Chantilly clinched the win with mate before sending a crossing shot just inside three minutes to play on into the left side of the net for a an open net goal by Reynaldo goal and a 1-0 Chantilly lead with Chavez. just over 30 minutes remaining in T.C. Williams junior Paolo Torres (20) attempts to head the ball while Andrew Frank It marked the second time the half. (6) and Matthew Coda (8) look on. Chantilly has defeated the Titans Chantilly faithful were still buzz- this spring. Early in the season, ing over that goal before the Chargers, a pass from the right corner to the far post “We started out good and it helped a lot,” Goche’s squad defeated coach Martin minute later, struck again when senior area. There, teammate Kevin McBride, a said Chantilly’s Umar. “In our last game Nickley’s Titans, 2-1, at Chantilly on April midfielder Steven Mashinski, during a senior defender, pounded the ball in from against Robinson [a 4-1 loss in the Concorde 9. Chargers’ offensive rush, sent a crossing close range to make it 2-0 home team. District finals] we got off to a bad start and — Rich Sanders Sports Briefs

From Page 33 tion, contact the youth sports of- recreation. fice at 703-746-5402 or go on the Mystics House of Hoops tration fee is $25. All partici- youth sports website at Fundamental Basketball Camp Mark Vincent pants must have a Division of www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. Motor Vehicles (DMV) Identifica- Camp The House of Hoops Basketball Basketball Camp tion Card upon registration. For Camps offers basketball fundamen- The Alexandria Department of The Mark Vincent basketball more information, call the Sports National Junior tal-centered camps for children Recreation, Parks and Cultural camp will be held at Walt Office at 703-746-5402 or go on between the ages of 7-14 years old. Tennis League Activities conjunction with the Whitman Middle School. First ses- the Youth Sports website at All of The House of Hoops coaches WNBA Washington Mystics is ac- sion will be held from July 12-16. www.alexandriava.gov/recre- The Alexandria Department of have playing and/or coaching ex- cepting registrations for the Mys- Second session will be held from ation. Recreation, Parks and Cultural Ac- perience on higher levels of basket- tivities is accepting registrations tics Summer Basketball Camp for ball ranging from high school to the July 19-23. Tuition is $200 per for the National Junior Tennis boys and girls ages 7-16 year old. NBA. camper. Camp hours are from 9 Youth Basketball League (NJTL) for boys and girls The camp will run July 12-16 at The camp will run 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a.m.-4 p.m. each day except on the ages 8-16. The program will run the William Ramsay Recreation June 28-July 2 and July 6-July 9. last day; it will end at noon. Boys Fundamental June 28 through July 27 at the ten- Center, 5650 Sanger Avenue. Par- The cost is $160 per child. For more and girls ages 7-15 are welcomed nis courts at George Washington ticipants will receive professional information, contact the class pro- to attend. School Middle School, Patrick Henry Rec- instruction emphasizing the gram office at 703-5414 or the For information regarding sum- The Alexandria Department of reation Center and George Mason proper technique of individual sports office at 703-746-5402 or go mer basketball camp, contact us Recreation, Parks and Cultural Ac- Elementary School. skills and development of funda- on the recreation department via e-mail at tivities is now accepting registra- Participants will learn the fun- mentals. Campers will receive a website at www.alexandriava.gov/ [email protected] tions for the Youth Basketball Fun- damentals of tennis in a fun and camp t-shirt, camp photo, draw- damentals School for boys and exciting environment. Participants string backpack, certificate of ap- School Notes girls ages 5-12. The school will run will meet new friends, expand preciation and much more. The on Saturday’s from July 10-31 at registration fee is $210 per child. their minds and get important ex- Send announcements to the Alexandria Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Castle Park in Fort George Washington Middle School ercise. Registration fee is $25 per Register early, the deadline is soon Gazette Packet, by e-mail to Belvoir. Respond on the link located at 1001 Mt. Vernon Av- child. Register early: Deadline is or as soon as the camp capacity if [email protected]. http://www.facebook.com/ enue. Participants will learn the June 15 or as soon as locations are filled. For more information, con- Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- ?ref=home#!/ fundamentals of ball handling, tact the class program office at lowing week’s paper. Photos are event.php?eid=126497370694934 filled. encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- shooting, passing, dribbling and For more information, contact 703-5414 or the sports office at 778-9412 with questions. The 1960 class of George Wash- rebounding. Registration fee is the youth sports office at 703-746- 703-746-5402 or go on the recre- ington High School (now a middle $40 per child. Register early: dead- 5402 or go on the youth sports ation department website at The T.C. Williams classes of 1970 school) is having its 50th Reunion in line is June 30 or as soon as ses- www.alexandriava.gov/recre- through 1979 are organizing an alumni Alexandria, Oct. 8-10, 2010. Contact website at www.alexandriava.gov/ reunion picnic/cookout, “Mighty Titans sions are filled. For more informa- recreation. ation. of the 70s.” It will be held Saturday, See Schools, Page 35

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Host families are needed for 25 high school French students visiting Al- exandria. If you are interested in learning about new cultures, sharing the American way of life, and have an extra bed/space for sleeping, you would make a great host family. Students will be here Aug. 1-21. Students will be partici- pating in three activities as a group per week with the remaining time with the Summer fun starts here host family. For more information, email [email protected]. when the school year ends!

The following local students at James Madison University who graduated in the fall of 2009 are: Aws Ali, Alexan- dria; Abigail Cala, Alexandria; Anne Completed Harris, Alexandria, Kevin Heisley, Alexandria; Patrick Kunz, Alexandria; Kindergarten Melissa Paschall, Alexandria, Magna Cum Laude; Laura Schoen, Alexan- through dria; Brian Tordella, Alexandria. The following students at James 8th Grade Madison University made the fall 2009 Dean’s List: Chloe Mulliner, Alexandra; Victoria Adams-Kotsch, Alexandria; Erin Burke, Alexandria; Deborah Dawit, Alexandria; Week by Week Sign Up Amanda Devoto, Alexandria; Bran- don Eskridge, Alexandria; Kristen Choose Your Weeks – No Minimum Fannon, Alexandria; Victoria Fos- ter, Alexandria; Danielle Franks, Check Our Website for Alexandria; Meaghan Fry, Alexandria; Christian Gehring, Alexandria; Special Offer & Calendars SWIMMING • SPORTS BOWLING ARTS & CRAFTS Nicole Gerow, Alexandria; Lauren Gilbert, Alexandria; Rosemary 4955 SUNSET LANE, ANNANDALE, VA

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The following local James Madison University students made the fall 2009 President’s List: Kelly Foelber, Alex- andria; William Ford, Alexandria; Brigid Jacobs, Alexandria; Christina Johnson, Alexandria; Andrew James Gregory Bland of Alexan- Jones, Alexandria; Elizabeth Love- dria was named to the dean’s list at The less, Alexandria; Trevor Meadows, University of Wyoming for the fall of Alexandria; Agustina Moppett, Alex- 2009. andria; Kevin O’Brien, Alexandria; Sarah Pogue, Alexandria; Andrew Paul Marc Vecchione of Alexan- Reese, Alexandria; Caitrin Rhoads, dria was named to the dean’s list at Alexandria; Shannon Smith, Alexan- Wofford College for the fall 2009 semes- dria; Mende Wentzel, Alexandria. ter.

Karissa G. Jensen of Alexandria Kateleen Bashkansky of Alexan- made the Honor Roll List at Gardner- dria has been named to the fall semester Webb University during fall semester. dean’s list at Hofstra University. Bashkansky is currently studying biol- The following Alexandria residents ogy at Hofstra. were recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary for Senior Courtney B. Johnson, a the fall 2009 semester: Austin Toner, resident of Alexandria, studying Sport Amanda Aponte, Shazad Hussain, Administration, was named to the Eva Baker, Shaughn Dugan, dean’s list at Lock Haven University for Katherine Perkins, Benjamin the fall of 2009. Singer, Shewit Giovanni and Jen- nifer Nobil. Jonathan Holmes of Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 35 36 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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