Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 2 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper January 14, 2010 March of the Nickels Ebbin proposes legislation, again, to stem use of disposable bags.

By Michael Lee Pope cents will go to a fund controlled Gazette Packet by the Virginia Department of En- vironmental Quality that assists orgot to take your recy local governments to reduce nu- F clable bag to Safeway? trient loads to the Chesapeake Bay. Didn’t bring that cloth sack But industry groups say they’re to CVS? Thought about walking not ready to jump at the money out of the liquor store with your just yet. bourbon in a plain paper sack? “The problem with adding a new Think again, says Del Adam tax is that it will be the retailers’ Ebbin (D-49). responsibility for collecting and When the General Assembly remitting the money,” said Laurie convened earlier this week, Ebbin Aldrich, president of the Virginia Andrew Adkins Homes, shown here, has 90 units of public housing near the Braddock introduced a bill that would slap Retail Merchants Association. Road Metro station. a five-cent fee “One penny per on every dis- bag is not going posable bag “Consumers will to be enough to Don’t Come Around Here used at super- cover the costs of markets, drug have a choice — changing their Public housing residents the frequency people are told to stay away from prop- stores and bring a bag or pay systems.”] erty owned and operated by the Alexandria Rede- state-owned li- velopment and Housing Authority. quor outlets. THE PUSH to say No Trespass List Most of the the fee.” bag the dispos- “I think if a person is caught on the property with — Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49) is its own problem. a gun, yes, I can see barring that person,” said money will go able bag has been Scruggs, a native of West Virginia who has lived at to the Water building for Quality Im- years, with pro- By Michael Lee Pope Andrew Adkins for the last decade. “But if a person provement Fund. The effort will be gressive environmental groups Gazette Packet is on the property and maybe has a disagreement with someone — even if a lick is exchanged — I don’t joined across the frigid Potomac encouraging similar efforts River in the Democratic-controlled throughout the country. Ebbin’s ver a cup of coffee at her kitchen table think that is a reason to bar someone.” The housing authority maintains a database of Maryland House of Delegates, legislation last year was originally in the Andrew Adkins public-housing where Del. Alfred Carr (D-18) has inspired by Alexandria City Coun- complex, Bernice Scruggs says her fam names known as the No Trespass List. According to O documents outlining ARHA’s “limited access and bar- prepared a mirror image of Ebbin’s cilman Tim Lovain, and the mea- ily has been mistreated. Many of her ring policy,” names stay on the list for an indefinite bill. sure had the support of relatives have been forbidden from setting foot into “This will reduce air pollution Arlingtonians for a Clean Environ- her apartment — in at least one case because of a period of time. That means that Scruggs would be committing a class 3 misdemeanor each time she and help water quality,” said ment. And groups such as mistaken identity. Although she admits that certain Ebbin, the four-term legislator. California’s Earth Resource Foun- people should be barred to prevent crime in the See Public Housing, Page 7 “Consumers will have a choice — dation have been pressing for ac- neighborhood, she also says she’s concerned about bring a bag or pay the fee.” tion on the issue for years. Ebbin says he’s not expecting the “They are bad for the environ- kind of chilly reception he received ment, and that’s just all there is to last year, when his anti-bag bill it,” said state Sen. Patsy Ticer (D- Photo by was killed in the House Finance 30), who is the chairwoman of the Committee. Unlike last year’s ef- Agriculture, Conservation and fort, Ebbin explained earlier this Natural Resources Committee.

LaShawn Avery week, this year’s bill includes in- “Ireland banned them long ago, centives for merchants to partici- and I’d certainly like to see us pate. For each nickel charged at minimize their use as much as we the register, the merchant will re- can.” ceive one penny. The other five See March, Page 3

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U.S. Postage U.S. outside the power plant on Jan. 7. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren Council Notebook News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Grading Snowpocalypse City leaders say they had a great plan for eight inches of snow. But they admit to being unprepared for 20 inches of snow. Several streets went completely unplowed for the duration of what some are calling “Snowpocalypse.” At one point early in the storm, snow plows were diverted from their routes to clear the scene of a homicide. The next day, an emergency responder needed to be rescued by a snow plow that needed to be rescued by another snow plow. “I would give the city a B minus,” said an upbeat Mayor Bill Euille during a City Council meeting Tuesday night. “Certainly, we could have done better. Some city sidewalks were impassable, sending pedestrians into Duke Street to battle traffic. Neighbors of Polk Elementary School and Fort Ward Park fumed as they watched city parking lots get plowed even though their neighborhood streets were useless. The biggest mistake seems to be the residential designation of Cameron Station Boulevard, a blunder that delayed plowing a major thoroughfare for 5,000 residents of the West End commu- nity. Cameron Station Civic Association president Mindy Lyle accused the mayor of grade inflation. “I give the City a D minus for snow removal,” said Lyle. Saying No Photo by Michael Lee Pope/The Connection Now that a Republican and a fiscally conservative indepen- Under a legislative proposal suggested by Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49), customers at super- dent have joined the City Council, requests for funding are re- markets would be charged a nickel for each disposable bag they use while grocery ceiving more scrutiny and less support. Just this week, Republi- shopping. can Councilman Frank Fannon and independent Council- woman Alicia Hughes voted against releasing $200,000 of contingent reserves to avoid cutting back DASH bus service. Rid- ers can pay more in fees, they argued, before losing in a five-to- two party line vote. March of the Nickels Fannon also cast a dissenting vote against a request from a From Page 1 nonprofit organization known as ACT for Alexandria. Last month, interest in acting to reduce the prevalence of dispos- the organization, formerly known as the Alexandria Community Recent months have seen success for bag-taxing able bags at the checkout line. Trust, asked the city for $50,000. Executive Director John Por- initiatives. The Washington, D.C. City Council ap- “I think we have the momentum,” said Carr, whose ter explained that the money would be an investment that would proved a five-cent tax last summer, and Toronto also district includes Chevy Chase. “I know the retailer help create a new Web site known as the “ACTion Alexandria” recently slapped a new five-cent tax on disposable associations will oppose regulation, but we have to network. The money was apparently unspent revenue from a bags. So the twin efforts in Maryland and Virginia consider the cost that not doing this will take on our fund to provide services to at-risk youth. have been designed to take advantage of the recent environment and our own health.” “It’s a good mission, but I’m concerned about the precedent this sets,” said Fannon, before casting a dissenting vote against the expenditure. “It might open the door for every other non- profit to make the same kind of request.” New Work for a New Year Youth Gone Wild Gang members in Northern Virginia are getting younger, ac- Photos by cording to a recent report from the Northern Virginia Compre- Mechelle Schloss Gazette Packet hensive Gang Assessment. Because law enforcement officials have targeted the leadership structure of organizations such as Mara Curator Kurt Salvatrucha, the vacuum at the top has opened the way for a Peterson stands new generation of underworld bosses. This week, City Council next to his oil members were presented with a series of findings from the as- painting, “Win- sessment, which concluded that the Northern Virginia region has ter Afternoon 5,000 gang members — the vast majority of whom are part of Reflections,” at the criminal gang known as MS-13. the Del Ray “Go back to the Jets and the Sharks — they were gangs,” said Artisans’ open- Vice Mayor Kerry Donley. “It’s when they migrate into crimi- ing reception, nal activity that’s when it becomes more relevant.” Friday, Jan. 8. Yoshino Snacking Cameron Station residents might notice that the cherry trees around the lake at Ben Brenman Park are a little less colorful this year. That’s because a pack of beavers has been munching on the trunks of Yoshino trees there. City arborists have removed about 40 Yoshino cherry trees in the last two months in the wake of the all-you-can-eat beaver buffet. City Arborist John Noelle Artist Ruth E. Kinsey delves into Greek broke the news to City Council members at a work session ear- mythology with the presentation of her lier this week. “These are some clever beavers,” said Council- acrylic painting Apollo-Daphne-Pennes. woman Del Pepper. Kinsey also has works in collage on “Not knowing how much wood a woodchuck chucks, as it display at the gallery included in this new were,” responded Noelle. “I can imagine it would take a long works show, now through Jan. 24. time.” — Michael Lee Pope www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 3 Business Matters Business Exercise That New Year Resolution Local woman’s story might prompt procrastinators to get off couch.

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eed a little inspiration to The southwest corner of Cameron and Pitt streets, Nget started on that goal looking toward King Street. This former DMV office, to get fit and healthy in shoe store and failed campaign headquarters will 2010? become the new location of Helen Olivia Flowers. Look for Jessica Bigby walking up, down and around the streets Lights, Camera, Campagna of Old Town. She should be easy Photo by Sandy Levitz Lunner /Gazette Packet to spot. She’s the one with a Fit- Matt McKinnis (left), opened Fitness Together five years Most nonprofit organizations don’t advertise on television. But ness Together trainer walking be- ago in November, 2009. John Darnes of Herndon (right) is the Campagna Center is not just any nonprofit. hind guiding and encouraging her studio manager and has worked with McKinnis for close This week, viewers of CBS affiliate WUSA Channel 9 began the whole way. It’s something she to three years. seeing a new commercial featuring images of the Campagna never dreamed was possible. Center programs on Monday. The 30-second spots are aimed at Jessica Bigby, 27, has a physical Together franchises, including one making sure all Alexandria children arrive at school ready to Details disability that requires her to walk he opened in Georgetown this past learn. Campagna president Karen Hughes says the nonprofit Fitness Together with canes. Her doctors had rec- November. was already investigating the possibility of sinking $10,000 to 300 N Washington St, Ste 106 ommended that she exercise on a But he’s not driven to achieve $15,000 into a promotional video when she was approached by 703-683-0777 daily basis, and even though her Hours by appointment only only his business goals. WUSA to participate in a series called “Leading the Way Around family has exercise equipment in Call for a complimentary consultation McKinnis celebrated his 40th the Beltway.” and one-on-one training session. their home, doing her exercises birthday this past Sept. 1 — at the For a bargain-basement price of $2,400, the Campagna Center http://fitnesstogether.com/ was always a struggle. summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. was able to snag spots throughout the week on the Tiffany Net- alexandria/page/home “It was never a pleasant experi- “We were the first ones up the work. ence, because not only do I hate five years — since November of mountain,” McKinnis said about Best of all, says Hughes, the nonprofit walks away from the exercise,” she said, emphasizing 2004. According to owner Matt he and his climbing companion week with a professionally produced video segment that can be the word hate, “but my dad and I McKinnis, all of his clients walk and best friend of 15 years, Chris used online to educate people about the mission of the Campagna are not knowledgeable enough to through the door with a goal — Canning. They got into shape for Center. know what to do and how to do it everyone’s is different. the adventure working out with FT “A lot of people have heard of us but don’t really know what properly.” “We had one client whose goal trainers for two months before we do,” said Hughes. “So this was a good deal for us because we When Bigby first went to Fitness was to be able to lift up her 5-year they left for the climb. get to broaden the scope of people who are familiar with our Together (FT) she thought she old grandson,” McKinnis said. After 11 years in the corporate mission.” would learn how to do her exer- “When she came in and told us she world doing sales and marketing cises properly but eventually work did, that was such a great feeling. for a wireless and cellular com- Location, Location, Location on her fitness routine at home on We’ve helped clients with weight pany, McKinnis says he needed a goals, running their first 5K race, career he could feel passionate Since its founding in 1995, the Old Town flower shop known her own. That idea didn’t last long. getting off their medications — about. While soul searching, he as Helen Olivia has been quietly tucked away in a commercial “I’ve been at FT since April and even just feeling healthy again and taught spinning classes part time strip bordering a residential area on the other side of Queen have no plans of leaving anytime getting back into a fitness routine.” and realized he wanted to do even Street. According to owner Craig Noah, the business became soon,” she said. McKinnis knows more than a more in the fitness arena. He be- successful because it became the neighborhood’s go-to location Fitness Together at 300 North little about motivation and results. came a certified personal trainer for flower arrangements. Washington St. in Old Town has In addition to the Old Town loca- through the American Council on “This neighborhood has really embraced us and taken us un- been helping Alexandrians meet tion, he owns two other Fitness See Exercise, Page 14 der their wing,” said Noah as he was preparing to move out of and exceed their fitness goals for the Lee Street location. “I would say it’s been a stroke of luck of a small business to be embraced the way this neighborhood has embraced us.” Starting next month, the business will move a little farther Kid’s Holiday Art away from that neighborhood. But the trade-off is that the busi- ness will now be much closer to the main action along King Street. Contest Winner The Old Town flower peddler has signed a lease for the retail Mark Seamon, 10, of space at the intersection of Cameron and South Pitt streets. Pre- Herndon is the winner of vious inhabitants include a shoe store, an unsuccessful campaign Burke & Herbert Bank’s for lieutenant governor and an office of the Virginia Department third annual Kids’ Holi- of Motor Vehicles. day Art Contest. With him “People used to say this was a place you would want to stay are Burke & Hebert Bank away from because the people getting their driver’s license would President Scott McSween practice parallel parking in front of the building,” said Noah. (left) and CEO, Hunt “But now we are looking forward to moving closer to the heart Burke. The winning of Old Town.” artist’s illustration is featured both on the bank’s Web site See Business Matters, Page 15 (www.burkeandherbert.com).

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News More Seek Help from ALIVE! By Senitra McCombs Gazette Packet

n this economic recession, many people have Iturned to their local neighborhood organizations for support. For over 40 years, ALIVE! has been there for needy families and individuals in Alexandria. These programs include a Family Emergency Pro- gram (emergency food and financial assistance), ALIVE! Child Development Center (a nationally ac- credited pre-school for low income families), Last Saturday Food Distribution and the ALIVE! House Shelter for women and families located in Old Town. Linda and Steve Scheid are regular Thurs- “The ALIVE! House shelter is the longest continu- day deliverers of ALIVE!’s Family Emer- ing serving shelter in the Commonwealth of Virginia gency food program. and we take up to four families at a time,” said Ken Naser, executive director of ALIVE!. higher than they were last year. A lot more people The Last Saturday Food Distribution program pro- requiring our services. We have to continually raise vides emergency food assistance to people “referred money to support those programs.” to them usually by the Alexandria Department of From the very beginning ALIVE! has stuck close to Human Services.” its Alexandria roots, this also pertains to their fund- In addition, they also have a furniture program raising efforts. and a house ware program where ALIVE! volunteers “Frank Key, branch manager of Wells Fargo Advi- drive around picking up donated furniture, pots, pans sors at 1900 Duke St., organized volunteers from his and dishes. office to work at two of our Last Saturday Food Dis- Every Saturday, its volunteers drive to various tribution sites,” Naser said. neighborhood places picking up donated furniture. In 1969, a handful of several Alexandria member “More than 90 cents of every dollar donated goes congregations came together to form the volunteer directly to our programs because we have mostly organization ALIVE! Now, the 41-member congre- volunteers with a few staff members.” Naser said. gations are helping provide food, shelter and finan- In response to the challenges ALIVE! faces, Naser cial aid to those in need. For more information on said, “We have food requests that are 30 per cent ALIVE! or their programs, visit www.alive-inc.org.

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6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Public Housing Residents Question No Trespass List From Page 1 represents the cluster of public-housing seven assaults, according to police records. Lenny Harris, a community organizer units near the Braddock Road Metro sta- Some neighborhood residents say they are who is working with Englin on the allows one of her banned sons or daugh- tion introduced a measure he calls the Hous- deeply concerned about delaying barment bill. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist ters into her living room. She could also be ing Authority Barment Due Process Act. He of dangerous individuals who might cause to figure that this is harassment and committing misdemeanors each time she sees the legislation as a solution to what he additional problems. profiling at work here.” unknowingly allows a banned person to her calls the “untenable situation” of ARHA resi- “I would be concerned this would place a home. dents and the “hostile work environment” huge administrative burden on an already- CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE is “People get barred because they have for law enforcement officers. The language strapped agency,” said Leslie Zupan, former Englin and his pending legislation. He engaged in the drug trade or domestic vio- of the bill would create a hearing before president of the West Old Town Citizens says the lence against a spouse or child,” said Carlyle barment decisions go into effect in Virginia’s Association. “The policy of barment is per- parts that in- Ring, a member of the housing authority public-housing units. It would also create ceived in the neighborhood to be a tool to crease trans- “I think the who helped create the policy in 2004. “No periodic reviews of the No Trespass List and keep the peace.” parency and one gets on the list without factual infor- require policies to be communicated to resi- In the hours before the General Assem- better docu- current policy mation that they’ve been convicted or ar- dents and individuals cited for violations. bly gaveled into session Wednesday, police mentation rested.” “Under the current policy, a police officer union leader Michael Kochis met with have already treats people who doesn’t like the cut of your jib can bar Englin to express his opposition to central reached a BUT ACCORDING to the language of a you from ARHA property essentially indefi- policy change in the legislation. Kochis says consensus. like chattel.” bill introduced this week in the Virginia nitely,” said Englin. that police oppose efforts to delay imple- But the more — Del. David Englin (D- General Assembly by Del. David Englin (D- mentation of the barment until a hearing controversial 45), housing authority’s policy lacks due ALREADY, THE EFFORT has encountered has taken place. He added that the police aspect of the process. Englin says it’s far too easy for opposition from various quarters in Alex- support other parts of the bill, including a bill — the people to find themselves on the list, and andria. Residents of the Parker Gray neigh- section adding instructions for appeal to the heart of the policy change — is still that there’s no way to challenge the pro- borhood say they have been concerned notification. being negotiated. When asked about cess before the barment takes effect. Ulti- about crime for years, with a series of high- “We don’t want to be judge, jury and ex- the provision requiring a hearing be- mately, Englin says, the current policy is profile murders that have taken place near ecutioner,” said Kochis. “But the argument fore barment would take effect, flawed. public-housing units in the past few years. that we bar people for no reason is just flat Englin says that part is still a work in “I think the current policy treats people Since 2005, nine of 24 murders in Alexan- out wrong.” progress. like chattel,” said Englin. “It denies poor dria have taken place here. The latest hap- Public housing residents and their advo- “That’s an issue that’s on the table,” people the basic dignity and respect that pened last summer, when a 45-year-old man cates disagree. said Englin shortly after learning of any human being would demand from their from Pennsylvania was found dead on North “These tenants are so scared and intimi- his committee reassignments Wednes- fellow human beings.” Payne Street. In the last month alone, the dated by the police that some of them don’t day afternoon. “We’re working it On Monday, the three-term legislator who streets east of the Metro station have logged even like to come out of their house,” said through.”

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Newspaper of Alexandria An independent, locally owned weekly Large Classes, Tough Choices newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Opening the doors But now growing enrollment and costs com- task of maintaining a civil school environment Alexandria, Virginia 22314 bined with stagnant budgets are forcing some much more difficult. NEWS DEPARTMENT: local public school systems to rework their Schools would do well to focus first on lim- To discuss ideas and concerns, for more charter Call: 703-778-9410 budget calculations as well, resulting in more iting very large classes, worrying a bit less e-mail: schools in Virginia. than 30 students in many classes, more than about average class size. [email protected] 40 students in some classes. It’s also an excellent time to begin paving Steven Mauren This will no doubt send some parents back the way for charter schools in Virginia. What, Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] ne reason for growth in the stu- to the family budget drawing board, seeking a in the middle of a financial crunch? If we start dent population in public school way to afford private school and smaller class now to develop more encouraging guidelines Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-778-9437 Osystems in the area right now is sizes for their children. for charter schools in the region, by the time [email protected] the effect of the reces- Most parents don’t care very much about the the first schools are open, the economic cli- Steve Hibbard sion on family budgets. With more size of the average class, only the sizes mate will be vastly different. Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 than 70,000 unemployed people in Editorial of the classes in which their children Public schools cannot meet all the needs of [email protected] Northern Virginia, and thousands are trying to learn. all the students that come through the doors. Jon Roetman more underemployed, some families Very large classes, especially classes Families deserve some well-constructed al- Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 [email protected] who did have children in private schools have with 30 or more students in them, are a detri- ternatives. Governor-elect Bob McDonnell, switched to public school. Given the stellar ment to learning. Students with any sort of along with President Obama, is right to push ADVERTISING: reputations of the schools in question, it’s a challenges are particularly poorly served by to open the doors for more charter schools To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and rational financial move. large classes. Very large classes also make the in Virginia. 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-778-9410 Letters to the Editor Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 rect, however, a little bit of re- perpetrator(s) to the justice sys- ven Program, the CSB is obviously Julie Ferrill Improve search suggests many, if not all, of tem? In non emergency situations, rolling in money and is experi- Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 [email protected] Efficiencies these programs are either repeti- victims can call the Alexandria enced in providing counseling to tive or could be more effectively Police Department, which has an both our most vulnerable and dan- Jane Hughes To the Editor: Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 managed by other arms of the City entire unit dedicated to Domestic gerous citizens. As such, this ser- [email protected] I am not surprised Ms. Gibbs government. Ms. Gibbs cited the Violence at (703) 838-4444. As vice could be folded into the CSB’s [Mary Catherine Gibbs, chair, Al- Ginger Krup following services as justification such, Ms. Gibbs’s #1 Reason for budget — maintaining the pro- Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 exandria Commission for Women] for the survival of her bureau- bureaucratic existence is repeti- gram while eliminating some of [email protected] wrote in defense of her corner of cracy: tive. the bureaucratic costs. Andrea Smith the Alexandria City bureaucracy. 24-hour domestic and sexual Running the Battered Women’s Helping Victims through the Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] Indeed, it would be surprising if violence hotlines. Shelter in Alexandria. medical and legal process. Provid- the chair of any agency didn’t take Only a miscreant would argue Again, a worthy program for any ing individual and group counsel- Barbara Parkinson a stand to preserve their Employment Advertising against such a service. However, city. However, wouldn’t it be more ing 703-778-9413 powerbase. After all, bureaucra- victims should call 911 in case of appropriate for the Shelter to be All are worthy services that [email protected] cies are one of the most resilient emergencies. Indeed, under the run by the trained professionals of could easily be handled by the life forms on Earth. Publisher threat of violence, wouldn’t it be the Community Services Board Police Department and the CSB. Jerry Vernon Ms. Gibbs wrote that her bu- best to immediately protect the (CSB)? After all, having spent al- Once again, retaining the service Editor & Publisher reaucracy provides valuable ser- victim(s) and introduce the most $3 million on the Safe Ha- while eliminating some overhead Mary Kimm vices to the community. She is cor- is sensible. Editor in Chief Ms. Gibbs then pointed to a Steven Mauren Photography: number of programs intended to Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer assist our youth. Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Given the huge portion of our John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, budget devoted to Alexandria Pub- John Smith Production Manager: lic Schools, there is surely enough Jean Card money floating around to admin- Editor Emeritus: ister these programs. Additionally, Mary Anne Weber reviewing and enhancing the edu- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 cation of our youth on sensitive Circulation Manager: issues, including the consequences Ann Oliver of risky behavior, will help obtain CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, the same goals without increasing L.L.C. overhead. Peter Labovitz To conclude, there need be no President/CEO long-term costs to the City by Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer eliminating this repetitive, sexist 703-778-9433 and obsolete bureaucracy. 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From Page 8 party! And what about those fireworks? We’ve heard from many they were the best ever. For nearly a month, we had a big banner on the chain link fence at the corner of Duke Street and Callahan Drive advertising the event. It was quite expensive and if you noticed, there was no year on it. We hoped to use it again. Unfortunately, someone decided to take the banner either the night of the 31st or the morning of Jan. 1. I’m sure the individual or individuals that have it will tire of it and we would appreciate having it back, no questions asked. You can drop it any time on the porch at the Visi- tors Center at the corner of King and S. Fairfax Streets (221 King Street).

Ann M. Dorman, CMP Executive Director, First Night Alexandria Alexandria Doing Less With Less To the Editor: In the new year Alexandria City Public Schools may be marching to the beat of Mr. Babatunde Olatunji but they are still singing the same song. I was dis- heartened by the two articles I read in this week’s Packet. In the first, a column piece, Superintendent Mort Sherman really stretched to show some sort of positive results within the school system. Mr. Ephemeral Art Sherman pointed to increased numbers of students Torpedo Factory artist Tatyana participating in Algebra I and AP courses as positive Schremko works on a snow sculpture results within ACPS. That is like the police depart on the dock behind the Art Center after December’s snow storm. See Letters, Page 10

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From Page 9 laborative, the fact of the matter is that the technol- ogy teachers who were removed, transferred to other ment saying that the streets are safer because more schools, or split among various buildings had other applicants are taking the police entrance exam. important roles within their schools. Many operated Quantity does not demonstrate quality. I am not sure the in-school television studios for the school news how signing more kids up for courses, regardless of shows (never see those shows on channel 71 any- how they may perform, demonstrates positive re- more), ran the computer labs (almost none continue sults. Mr. Sherman also highlighted the development to exist), and provided valuable classroom instruc- of individual achievement plans for “at promise” stu- tion to hundreds of students at their schools. Now dents as another positive result. these teachers are gone, replaced by laptop carts Moving beyond the fact that the term “at prom- (which are limited) and part-time technology inte- ise” sounds ridiculous and conveys no meaning, these gration specialists (which may or may not be able to students have always had a vehicle like this in place, fit into the rigorous daily schedules). This change was it was previously referred to as an “intervention Another Community Partnership a great loss to many, many schools. The technology plan.” I guess that if you change the label you use to teachers were also trouble shooters for teachers’ tech- identify students who are failing and change the nology needs, now I hear that the HelpDesk has taken name of the form you use to address their needs, over that task and is completely swamped. That then you are getting positive results. Mr. Sherman doesn’t really sound like doing more with less. That touched upon changes in the drop-out rate in ACPS. sounds like doing less with less, which is exactly what While drop-out rate numbers in some demograph- is happening to technology in Alexandria’s classrooms ics have improved, the district as a whole continues and schools. to fall behind state averages. The column left the It is the new year, so I would hope to see some real impression of a school system trying desperately to progress within Alexandria City Public Schools. Yet, justify its expenses. I feel as though the beat will just go on, and on, and In the article “Curriculum Revolution” I was ap- on, and on. palled by what I read regarding the decrease in tech- nology resource teachers in Alexandria. How can a Meg Ashburn school system, which purports to be preparing stu- Alexandria dents to be participants in global communities, move in the opposite direction with regards to technol- ogy? More technology teachers, not less, would seem Turned Off fitting in today’s global economy. Mrs. Hoover seems To the Editor: more focused on Blackboard software and This Saturday, I tried to contact Senator Webb’s D.C. Smartboard hardware than she is on skilled tech- office to let him know how I feel about the health nology teachers leading lessons in Alexandria’s care issue being debated. Not much to my surprise, I schools. While Mrs. Hoover and the school system Everything You Need… may believe that the new organization is more col- See Letters, Page 13 in One Convenient Place ABC STORE #297...... 703-823-7349 If you do not AUTHENTICALLY AMISH...... 703-212-9890 get The CHIPOTLE ...... 703-370-2152 Alexandria CURVES FOR WOMEN...... 703-751-2500 Gazette DUKE CLEANERS ...... 703-751-1223 Packet delivered to EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION...... 703-751-7778 your home… FOXCHASE FLORIST...... 703-370-3602 FOXCHASE PHOTO LAB...... 703-370-3756 FIRST H & R BLOCK ...... 703-751-1903 CLASS HANA TOKYO STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR .. 703-823-3168 MAILED HARRIS TEETER...... 703-461-7082 SUBSCRIP- HONG KONG EXPRESS...... 703-823-8808 TIONS Karate/Self Defense...... 703-548-1189 are now avail- KITCHEN AND GRANITE EXPO...... 703-370-0037 able for the LA CASA RESTAURANT...... 703-370-3600 first time with timely postal MY EYE DOCTOR...... 703-370-7111 carrier deliv- NAILS Hurricane...... 703-739-6245 ery: $30 for six months. EW OOK ALON N L S ...... 703-823-3422 Help us meet PAUL GIBBERMAN, DDS...... 703-823-6616 the costs of pro- PAUL STASIEWICZ, DDS...... 703-751-5052 viding first- rate community PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION...... 703-504-6234 journalism on RITE AID #3662...... 703-751-4901 newsprint to your house- SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP...... 703-370-1200 hold. WACHOVIA BANK, VA 9657...... 703-739-3495 Call 703-778- 9426 (or -9427) Duke Street, or e-mail circulation@ just west of Jordan Street in Alexandria connectionnews papers.com

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From Page 10 BRAC here, VDOT has brought the nity College, over into Arlington found that the Senator had access ramp concept back because and ultimately to the Pentagon. turned off his phones, ignoring they believe that the federal gov- This is the transit vision we should constituents that wanted to be ernment will pay for it. be fighting for. Its good for DOD, heard. Funds for an access ramp are on Alexandria and our region. Anne Capitman the table. DOD is better at requir- For this to work, the transit route • Nearby and open 24/7 Alexandria ing transit use for its employees must be open to non-military per- • No contracts, no risk - pay monthly than private property owners. And sonnel and should connect to • FREE fitness assessment ($100 value) DOD has asked for less parking Fairfax and ultimately to Arling- • Personal trainers for faster results Broader than was ever expected in the ton and the Pentagon. This ap- • 30-day money-back guarantee Save $74 Get Faster, Better Results Mark Center. Given this, we have proach takes additional pressure 3 Personal View On Alexandria–Old Town 50% OFF Training $ a chance to come out of this off of Seminary Road, makes tran- 703-299-9499 ENROLLMENT Sessions project with a commercial site sit center stage not just for the 1315 King Street between Hurry, offer valid for first 50 new members Hurry, offer valid for first 5099 new members Transportation Offer expires January 31, 2010 Offer expires January 31, 2010

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Valid only for local residents on first visit The recent Gazette Packet article text SNAP to 99702 at participating clubs. ©2009 Snap Fitness, Inc. at participating clubs. ©2009 Snap Fitness, Inc. reliance on transit, less parking being done with Arlington and about the Council deliberations on and a better total transportation Fairfax to create a system of high transportation issues related to system than was every envisioned. capacity transit throughout our BRAC perpetuates the zero sum The Council’s recent action re- region. To accomplish this, the game mindset that leads to bad flects a focus on the entire trans- Defense Department needs to en- planning and bad outcomes. To portation system. First, the Coun- sure that the transportation man- present the transportation issues cil asked to take transportation agement plan that it is working on 300 North Washington Street, Suite 210 as gridlock versus the Winkler pre- options that harm Winkler off the is thorough, detailed, viable, and Alexandria VA 22314 serve demonstrates a lack of vision table. Second, we asked that two effective. and also grossly misrepresents the 571-970-4103 options that provide modest relief In addition to studying Duke Council’s actions. Vision is exactly to Seminary Road be considered, Street, the Council asked City staff what we need to address west-end but not in isolation. We also asked to work with VDOT to look at GRAND OPENING traffic challenges. Fortunately, our that VDOT work with city staff to other options to take traffic off of transportation master plan and the develop additional options that Seminary Road. 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Either way, my preference harm the Winkler preserve or going Beauregard Corridor Plan is for a system-wide mass transit make additional bad planning project provide an opportunity for approach that not only supports choices to address it. us to focus on the entire area trans- the Mark Center, but that also sup- We have known for 15 years that portation system. We should start ports making transit more conve- the Mark Center was going to have by looking closely at the Duke nient throughout the West End. a high-density commercial use. Street interchange. By making There are a lot of reasons why it That was decided with zoning Duke Street an exit and entrance could be difficult for a broad ap- changes in 1995 and was detailed point for high occupancy vehicle proach to work. There are a num- in the SUP decisions for the site in and transit use on 395 we can sup- ber of moving parts to keep track 2004. The original zoning also port both the dedicated transit of. That is why it is so attractive to called for a new off-ramp from called for on Van Dorn in the city’s find a silver bullet. But silver bul- 395. In 2004 VDOT, because of recently adopted Landmark re-de- lets won’t create the positive out- funding limitations and a lack of velopment plan and we can sup- comes the west-end of Alexandria federal support, told Alexandria port the high-capacity transit sys- deserves. By thinking broadly that an access ramp into the Mark tem on Beauregard described in about the transportation needs of Center wasn’t an option. So the the city Transportation Plan. This the entire Beauregard Corridor we city planned around it, and relied approach would enable DOD to can come out of this with some- on what I believe was a flawed bring buses up I-95 and then over thing better than we would have transportation analysis to try and to Beauregard and up to Mark ever expected. Let’s bring some make up for the access ramp. 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Send announcements to the Gazette Business Matters Packet, by e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- From Page 4 lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- New Leadership at Chamber St. Louis Catholic School 778-9412 with questions. www.stlouisschool.org As Alexandria Chamber President Tina Leone continues to The Torpedo Factory Artists’ Associa- reshape the city’s leading business organization, a new face has tion has welcomed John Luna into a newly created Administrator position to entered the boardroom on North Fairfax Street. Catherine Are you happy with your child’s school? oversee the day to day business and Roper is already well known to many in Alexandria as the cam- operations of the Torpedo Factory Art paign manager for the recent Republican campaigns of Frank Is your child excelling in all areas? Center. After the consideration of some Fannon for City Council and Vicki Vasques for the House of 20 applicants to the position, the TFAA board selected Alexandria resident Luna Delegates. Roper has experience planning events for nonprofit to lead their managerial endeavors. organizations, and is currently the owner of her own event-plan- Luna’s background includes over 16 ning business. years experience in various managerial “We want to expand the chamber,” said Roper, who started her roles. His experiences include work in the construction industry, media, manu- new role last week in a newly created executive position. “And facturing and operations management, we can do that by targeting our efforts to restaurants, retail and healthcare, education, and project man- associations.” agement for government and military agencies. Roper says the city already has more than 420 associations, and that she is hopeful the chamber’s outreach efforts could at- Bruce Green, regional vice presi- tract even more. In her new position as vice president for opera- dent of Weichert, Realtors announced tions, Roper will oversee membership and events. the Alexandria/Old Town office was recognized for industry success in De- “This is an effort to streamline things for Tina,” said Roper. cember. The Alexandria/Old Town “It’s important for her to be the face of the chamber, so that will office managed by Kim Farina led the allow me to take on the day-to-day operations.” • Kindergarten - 8th Grade region for resale dollar volume. The region is comprised of offices located • St. Louis students score above average on standardized tests throughout Virginia. Clarification • Extended Day Program (before and after school) The Alexandria Housing Devel- Patrons at King Street’s Vermilion can order a seasonal martini • Excellent Certified Faculty and Staff opment Corporation welcomes a known as Silver Bells, a drink normally made with Stolichnaya • Caring and Nurturing environment new executive director, James A. vodka. But Stoli was nowhere in sight at the Martinis and Mistle- • Conveniently located off of Route 1 (near Beacon Mall) Pritchett. He brings experience to the organization both as an administrator toe holiday event last month, hosted by the Alexandria Chamber and as a housing advocate, having of Commerce. Instead the vodka on hand was Grey Goose, one There is still time to enroll in St. Louis school for the Spring Semester worked in the housing arena in North- of the evening’s sponsors. call St. Louis School at 703 768-7732 if you are interested in enrolling. ern Virginia, Richmond, and North — Michael Lee Pope Carolina. Most recently, he has run his 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria Virginia 22306 • Call 703 768-7732 own company, EQV Consulting, provid- ing real estate and other consulting services to non-profit and for-profit or- ganizations. Prior to that, he was director of Real Estate Development at the Arlington Partnership for Affordable 60,000 POTS 25% OFF Housing, vice-president of Housing De- BONSAI, ORCHIDS, velopment at Community Housing Partners Corporation, executive director Buy 1 at Regular Price CACTI, PERENNIALS of The Affordable Housing Group of North Carolina, and director of housing Get 2 FREE SINCE 1973 at The Arc of North Carolina. He is also Ask cashier for details a certified property manager and serves as the Northern Virginia representative to the Board of Directors for the Virginia Housing Coalition. Pritchett was born and raised in North Carolina where he graduated from Guilford College.

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Photos by LaShawn Avery/Gazette Packet One-Act Play Festival Brenda Nascimento, Dafna Bliss, Khadeja Taha, Antonio Sellers and Atiaya Hunt are in the play “Beyond the Door” during the one-act festival and competition at T.C. Williams High School on Jan. 9.

SATURDAY/ Birthnight Ba p.m. (Ball s Washington Jessica Muse, Zachary Frank, Andrew Giuliana Mortimer, Joseph Powers, Lily The evening banquet by Flack, China Jones and Fatima Kazmi Carlisle-Reske and Ben Ribler are the cast country dan participate in the one-act play festival last of “Darling.” style desser weekend. — including Tickets are the ball only 703-838-42 Town Alexa

Judge Craig Lawrence, co-executive pro- ducer Hope E. Bachman, Judge Kim-Scott Maria Simpkins, Dylan Drury, Zachary Miller, co-executive producer, Judge Frank, Mary Carlton Murphy, Madeline Danielle Young. Bryan are in the play “Ladying.” School Notes

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Seven Alexandria residents have re- cently been named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the Fall semester: Erin T. Coffey, Patrick R.SUNDAY, FE Fitzsimmons, Thao T. Nguyen-Le, Burlesque-a- Dale S. Placek, Benjamin B. Valentine’s Rhodeside, William J. Tortolano comedy, acr IV. and Alison M. Yates. music! Starr Pontani Sist In the search for The Country’s Fun- Helen Ponta niest College Student, RooftopComedy’s with live mu 2nd Annual National College Comedy Chili Boys O Mt. Vernon See School Notes, Page 29 www.ticket 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lasso Your Partner . . . It’s time for the Wild Wild West End. Register for the Alexandria Chamber 2010 Gala.

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f it’s January, it must be time for the Alexandria Chamber Gala. If it’s time Ifor the Gala, then it’s time to be at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. And if it’s time to be at the Hilton, then it’s surely time for Vice-Mayor Kerry Donley to Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure wield his auctioneer gavel. The Live Auction will not disappoint. Once again, Charlie Banta, general manager of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, has donated a Dinner for 12 with wine pairings at Finn & Porter. The Curcios won this same package a couple of years ago and was well worth it. Not to be outdone, Charlotte Hall has donated a night on the Potomac Riverboat. Photo by Gale Curcio This is paired with catering by Mango Mike’s A group enjoys dinner at the Finn & Porter Dinner purchased by Tom so it is sure to be a popular item. Curcio during the 2008 Gala. There will be other live auction items, and of course many great items for the silent This is not your mother’s gala. Every year, rate of $79. auction. So far, ‘Charlie’s Favorite Table’ the Alexandria Chamber does something Gala will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 includes golf lessons from Belle Haven new and exciting. This year’s rodeo theme from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Alex- Country Club; an autographed item from promises that at least a few of the more andria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, the Washington Capitals; and cigars. daring members will come attired with cow- Alexandria. Tickets for the gala are $125 – There will also be an opportunity to win boy hats and spurs — maybe a lariat or two. or you can buy a table of 10 for $1,000. To a three- to four-night vacation package in Anybody who is anybody in Alexandria register, visit https:// Cancun, courtesy of MacNair Travel; a $500 will be there and Kaleidoscope will perform alexchamber.bluekeyinc.com/ gift certificate from King’s Jewelry; and a for your dancing pleasure. For those guests view_events.php or call 703-549-1000. SATURDAY/FEB. 13 three-night stay at the Pointe Hilton Squaw wishing to continue the party after the gala Guests wishing to stay overnight can book Birthnight Banquet and Ball. 5:30 p.m. to 11 Peak Phoenix Resort. is over, the Hilton is offering a special room a room for $79 by calling 703-845-1010. p.m. (Ball starts at 9 p.m.) Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with a banquet and ball. The evening includes a four-course 18th-century Fine Arts banquet by Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, English Theatre country dancing, toasts, a special 18th-century artist exhibit at The Art League Gallery, celebrates style dessert collation, and character re-enactors THURSDAY/JAN. 14 NOW THROUGH JAN. 24 — including General and Mrs. Washington. the compelling people she met and the brilliant Tickets are $100 to $200 per person, or $50 for Second Thursday Art Night: Snowy Winter textures and colors of West Africa through her “Nuts” by Tom Topor. Fri. and Sat. at 8 the ball only. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Call Nights. 6-9 p.m. Free. Walk through an artistic unique artistic process. Opening Reception on p.m. Jan. 8-9, Jan. 15-16, Jan. 22-23; Tue. 703-838-4242. At 134 North Royal Street in Old wonderland of open studios and artist-made Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Printmaking at 8 p.m. Jan. 19; plus Sun. matinee at 2 Town Alexandria. snowflakes at this free event. Enjoy fun activities demo on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1 – 3 p.m. The Art p.m. Jan. 24. At Lee Center for the for the whole family with opening receptions in League Gallery, 105 North Union Street, Performing Arts, 1108 Jefferson Street in Target Gallery and The Art League Gallery and a Alexandria. Call 703-683-1780, Old Town, Alexandria. Tickets are $16/ kids’ scavenger hunt. At the Torpedo Factory Art www.theartleague.org. general; $14/seniors and 18 and under; Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Go to $12/groups of 10 or more. Call 703-838- www.torpedofactory.org; or call 703-838-4565. 2880 or visit www.portcityplayhouse.com. NOW THROUGH JAN. 24 New Work for a New Year. The Del Ray Artisans’ NOW THROUGH JAN. 31 (DRA) January show for 2010. This exhibit JAN. 15-FEB. 6 Art Show and Reception. Reception is Jan. 10 provides local artists a platform to show recent “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” 8 p.m. from 2-4 p.m. At St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. work that has not been previously exhibited. The nightly; Saturday/Sunday matinees 2:30 For Studio In-Sight, which is based in Bethesda show will open on with a reception on Friday, Jan. p.m. (No matinee Jan. 16). Sponsored by and serves artists with severe chronic disabilities. 8 from 7 – 9:30 p.m., and close Sunday, Jan. 24 at the American Century Theater. At the Call 301-493-4200 ext. 160. 6 p.m. Admission is free. At the Del Ray Artisans Theater Two, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Lang St., Arlington. Tickets are $26-$32. Go Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Call 703-838- to www.americancentury.org or call 703- NOW THROUGH JAN. 31 4827 or www.thedelrayartisans.org. 998-4555. Ceramic Artistry. With clay artists from Washington’s Ceramic Guild showing their wares. At Scope Gallery, Studio 19, 101 North Union NOW THROUGH FEB. 28 JAN. 12-MARCH 7 Street, Alexandria. Hours are Monday through Kazaan Viveiros at The Anthenaum. Kazaan “I am My Own Wife.” Andrew Long plays all Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Thursdays Viveiros crafts large, richly complex paintings that 33 characters, from Charlotte, her aunt and open until 9 p.m. Call 703-548-6288 or visit evoke collage. Opening reception is Sunday, Jan. her father, SS commanders and Stasi www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope. 17 from 4-6 p.m. officials, to international reporters and the playwright himself. Showtimes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.; NOW THROUGH FEB. 20 NOW THROUGH FEB. 5 Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays “White Ice.” At the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. East to West Landscapes. Works by Mary Anne at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. and Artists interpret in fiber the cool, clear, sparkly, Warner in the Tyler Gallery, Northern Virginia 7 p.m. Presented by Signature Theater in the sheer, and smooth nature of Ice. Jewelry, Community College, Alexandria Campus. Opening ARK Theater. Tickets are $47-$71, and are sculpture, clothing, and wall pieces are some of Reception is Thursday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. available by calling Ticketmaster at 703-573- SUNDAY, FEB. 14 the items that will be exhibited. Located in Studio Tyler Gallery is located at 3001 North Beauregard SEAT or visiting www.signature-theatre.org. Burlesque-a-Pades. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. A 18 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center at 105 Street, Alexandria. Call 703-845-6239. Valentine’s variety show with burlesque, North Union Street in Old Town Alexandria. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Thursdays JAN. 15-30 comedy, acrobatics, singers and swinging live FEB. 1-28 music! Starring Angie Pontani, Corn No, the when it is open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free “Reefer Madness.” 8 p.m. Sunday matinee Pontani Sisters, Little Brooklyn, Albert Cadabra, admission. Budding Zen. Handmade Homes for Far East at 2 p.m.. Cost is $15. Hosted by Dominion Florals: Ikebana. At the Torpedo Factory Art Stage. At Gunston Arts Center, Theatre One, Helen Pontani, Lefty Lucy and Peekaboo Pointe NOW THROUGH FEB. 1 with live music from the Breadbasket and the Center. The gallery is located at 101 North Union 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. Go to Chili Boys Orchestra. At the Birchmere, 3701 “Timbuktu.” Kathleen Stafford’s Solo Artist Exhibit Street, ground floor Studio 19, Alexandria. Call www.dominionstage.org. Reservations can Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. For tickets, go to at The Art League Gallery. Stafford spent 18 years the Scope Gallery at 703-548-6288 or visit be made online or by calling 703-683-0502. www.ticketmaster.com or call 202-397-SEAT. immersed in African culture. “Timbuktu,” her solo www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope.htm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 19 Calendar

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, Duncan Library are hosting Robin presented by Aldersgate Church [email protected]. Pho- Bennett, author of All About Dog Community Theater, 1301 tos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline Daycare: A Blueprint for Success and Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Tickets is Thursday at noon for the following week’s Off-Leash Dog Play. At Duncan Library, can be purchased at paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. www.acctonline.org. Seats are $9/ with questions. Call 703-838-4566 or visit online and $10/door. www.alexandria.lib.va.us.

ONGOING JAN. 15-24 THURSDAY/JAN. 14 The Del Ray Farmers Market is now Alexandria Restaurant Week. More open year round — located at the Second Thursday Art Night: Snowy than 40 dining establishments corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Winter Nights. 6-9 p.m. Free. Walk participating in this second-annual Oxford Avenue in Del Ray. During the through an artistic wonderland of open event. Offering $35 pre-fixe three- winter months the market will be open studios and artist-made snowflakes at course dinner or $35 dinner for two, or 9 am to noon each Saturday. The Del this free event. Enjoy fun activities for $3.50 sweet treats. Throughout the Ray Market farmers that will be there the whole family with opening City of Alexandria. Menus, event are Smith Meadows meats, eggs, fresh receptions in Target Gallery and The details, and online reservations at: pasta and sauces; Amish cheese, Art League Gallery and a kids’ www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com. Call 703- yogurt, bakery goods, eggs and jams scavenger hunt. At the Torpedo 746-3301 and jellies; winter vegetables; fancy Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Go to nuts; pralines; and bakery goods. Any SATURDAY/JAN. 16 questions, contact Pat Miller at www.torpedofactory.org; or call 703- [email protected]. 838-4565. Evening of Brass Classics and Jazz. Ms. Senior Virginia America is SATURDAY/JAN. 23 Civil War Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Ottone Ensemble. Learn the waltz, polka, Virginia Reel Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $15, searching for candidates statewide for American Balalaika Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Presents “Bright Winter Moon: Songs this year’s May Pageant, which will be and more. At the Gadsby’s Tavern Students $10, Children under 13: $5. and Dances from the Russian and Ukrainian Heartland.” Under the direction of Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, At St. Luke’s Church, 8009 Fort Hunt held Thursday, May 6 at the Lee Peter Trofimenko. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Center Kauffman Center, 1108 Alexandria. Cost is $12. visit Road, Alexandria. Email NVCC, Alexandria Campus, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Tickets $20/ www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703- [email protected] or 703-765-4342. Jefferson St., Alexandria. Doors will advance, $25/door. Visit www.ABSorchestra.org or call 703-351-1331. open at 1:30 p.m. Showtime is 2-4 838-4242. Breakfast Reach Out Meeting. 9:15 p.m. Admission is free with a donation a.m. $3.25 donation. Sponsored by of $10. Call 703-978-3663 and Historic Mount Vernon in the Hands- Arlington Aglow. Speaker Mike Bickle, On History Room in the Donald W. JAN. 14, 15, 16 founder of the International House of directions at 703-838-4343. The FRIDAY AFTERNOONS current Ms. Senior Virginia America, Reynolds Education Center. “Once Used Book Sale. At the Alexandria Prayer, via DVD. At St. Paul’s Maureen Ribble, will end her reign in Tea Dances. 1-3:15 p.m. Group class Upon at Time at Mount Vernon” is Library, Barrett Branch. Hours are Episcopal Church, 3439 Payne street, May. The Pageant showcases women from 1-1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and included in regular Estate admission: Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 6 Baileys Crossroads. For reservations, age 60-plus who live in Virginia and Swing music. $11/person. At the adults, $15; youth ages 6-11, $7; and p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 717 call Betty Rose Forsell at 703-671- Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth children under 5 are admitted free. Queen Street, Alexandria. Call 703- 9264. are U.S. citizens. nd Meditation Class. 10-11 a.m. every Street, 2 Floor (off Duke Street), 838-4555. Gyrotonic Exercise. Open house. 10 Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868. a.m. to 4 p.m. Offers massage, yoga, Sunday. Come enjoy a free group class WEDNESDAY/JAN. 13 on meditation instruction and practice. acupuncture, chiropractic care, Rolfing, Ladies Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 JAN. 15-24 Naturopathic medicine, biofeedback/ Class will be centered around calm SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS IN JANUARY abiding (shine/samatha). No p.m. Cost is $17. Sponsored by the “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” Performances at psychology and meditation. Open experience is needed. All are welcome Storytelling Sessions. 2 p.m. Children Springfield/Alexandria Women’s 3 p.m. on Jan. 17, 18, 23, 24, and at house price for one hour private at the 3rd floor of Mindful Hands enter a world of fantasy and fables Connection. At the Springfield Golf & 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15, 16, 22 and 23. session is $30. Call for appointment or Gallery, 211 King Street. Visit http:// when costumed interpreters weave Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Travel back to the legendary, story- come by to watch. At the Body in www.palyuldc.org/meditation.html. three tales together during Mount Road, Springfield. For reservations, call telling days of ancient China with this Balance Center, 1423 Powhatan St., Vernon’s storytelling session, “Once 703-569-4670 or 703-590-6562. action-packed stage adaptation of See Calendar, Page 21 Upon a Time at Mount Vernon,” at All About Dogs. 7:30 p.m. Friends of Disney’s Mulan. A youth production

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Unit 7, Alexandria. Royal Street. Cost is $30/series or SOUPer Saturday. 9 a.m. to noon. $12/class. Call 703-838-4242. Potters from the Torpedo Factory have donated handmade bowls, FRIDAY/JAN. 29 and Chart House Restaurant will Balalaika Quartet Nalimov. serve homemade soup for $15. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/advance, Proceeds go to United Community $25/door. At the Lyceum. Go to Ministries (UCM) in Alexandria. www.balalaika.org or call 703-549- Contact Christine Fiske at 703- 0760. 768-7106, x 328. Behind the Counter Tours. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Explore the SUNDAY/JAN. 31 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Pruning Workshop. 2-4 p.m. Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax Free. At the Alexandria Central Street, Alexandria. Cost is $25, Library, 5505 Duke Street, which includes a light breakfast. Alexandria. Visit Call 703-838-4242. www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Call 703- 228-6423 or email to [email protected] SUNDAY/JAN. 17 Combo Fun with Cards and Robert E. Lee Birthday Open ATCs. Noon to 4 p.m. Create House. Noon to 3 p.m. Celebrate handmade cards for Valentines. the 203rd birthday of Robert E. Materials supplied with suggested Lee at the R.E. Lee Camp Hall. donations. Artist Trading Card-ers Admission is free; donations are are invited to trade/swap and appreciated. Call 703-519-2123. participate in DRA’s New Year’s At R.E. Lee Camp Hall Museum, JAN. 14-17 theme of What is “In” and What is 806 Prince Street, Alexandria. Nancy Reinke Memorial Exhibition. Free. “Out” for 2010. Contact Karen at Martin Luther King Choir Fest. Reception on Jan. 14 from 6-9 p.m. Founding [email protected] or Theresa at 7 p.m. A musical celebration in member Nancy McDonald Reinke died on [email protected] or honor and memory of Martin Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, after a battle www.theDelRayArtisans.org. Del Luther King. At Bethlehem Baptist against cancer with her beloved husband Ray Artisans gallery is located at Church of Alexandria, 7836 Roger and her children by her side. At the 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Fordson Road, Alexandria. Call Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery, Alexandria; call 703-838-4827. 703-360-4170. 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Messing Around with Creativity Workshop. 1-3 p.m. Fee: $10/ WEDNESDAY/FEB. 3 $12. Explore how the creative process to Soles4Souls, the international shoe Sea Chanters Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Part works so that you can apply it to charity. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in of the U.S. Navy Concert Band. Plays at traditional artistic pursuits and life in Alexandria. Visit Bishop Ireton High School, 201 general. At the DRA Gallery, 2704 www.soles4soulsfundraising.org/ Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Call 703- Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. abellayoga. 361-6599 or go to Details, fees and pre-registration at www.navyband.navy.mil. www.thedelrayartisans.org. Contact Lynn Wyvill at 703-299-0848 or JAN. 23-24 [email protected]. “Mint Condition.” Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.; SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Jane Franklin Dance Family Fun Flower Power: and Washington Saxophone Quartet Blooming Branches for a Winter JAN. 17-18 perform in a shared evening. At The Bouquet. 2-3 p.m. Get a jump on the Used Book Sale. 9 a.m. CDs and Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, seasons by forcing flowers. Learn to cut records as well. At Beth El Hebrew Alexandria. Tickets are $28 - $16 can branches of flowering trees and shrubs Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, be purchased by phone 703-933-1111 and coax them to bloom indoors for an Alexandria. or at www.janefranklin.com early spring! $18/project includes branches and containers. At Green Springs Gardens. MONDAY/JAN. 18 SUNDAY/JAN. 24 Alexandria Coin Show. 9 a.m. to 5 Lee Birthday Celebration. 10 a.m. to Classical Pianist Sara Leila p.m. There will be 50 tables with U.S. 3 p.m. In honor of the birthdays of Sherman. 4 p.m. Free. The recital coins and currency, world coins, General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee will feature solo piano works from banknotes, ancient coins, hobby books, and his son, General Robert E. Lee, the German, French and American gold, silver, medals, tokens and Lee-Fendall House Museum and composers. The program includes collectibles. Prizes and coins are given Garden will be offering free tours. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata away. At the Hampton Inn & Suites on in A-flat Major Op. 110, Gabriel Fauré’s the corner of the I-495 beltway and Nocturne for Piano No. 6 in-D flat Route 1, Alexandria. Visit the TUESDAY/JAN. 19 major Op. 63, and Samuel Barber’s Alexandria Coin Club Web site at: National Chamber Players. 6:30 p.m. Sonata for Piano Op. 26. At The www.members.cox.net/ reception, 7:30 p.m. concert. National Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, alexandriacoinclub. Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Old Town Alexandria. Nurit Bar-Josef joins National Chamber Players artistic director James Lee and SUNDAY/FEB. 7 other members of the NSO in a JAN. 28, FEB. 4 AND 11 Jazz Leanings. 2 p.m. United States performance of Philip Glass Quartet 18th Century Dance Classes. 7:30- Marine Band performs. With Michael No. 2 and Arnold Schönberg’s 9:30 p.m. Learn the dances of Jane Mower and Michael Colgrass. At the “Verklärte Nacht.” At Pendleton Hall, Austen, George Washington, and Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Episcopal High School, 3900 N. Abigail Adams in Gadsby’s Tavern and Arts Center, NVCC, Alexandria Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Museum’s historic ballroom. At Campus. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North WEDNESDAY/JAN. 20 Square Dance Lessons. 7:30-9:30 p.m. With the Boomerangs Square Dance Teaching Council. At Lincolnia Center, 4710 North Chambliss St., Alexandria. Contact Nancy at 703-573- 8378.

SATURDAY/JAN. 23 Civil War Ball. 8-11 p.m. In Gadsby’s Tavern ballroom. $45/advance; $50/ door. Period attire, either civilian or military, is encouraged. In preparation for the Ball, dance classes will be offered at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21. Learn the waltz, polka, Virginia Reel and more. Cost is $12/ each of $30 for the series. Call 703- 838-4242. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Free Yoga Class. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. In celebration of National Yoga Day USA. Guests are encouraged to donate www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 21 Theater Old Town’s most authentic country French restaurant since 1983 A Sanity Hearing On Stage Port City Playhouse mounts “Nuts” at Lee Center.

By Brad Hathaway pital — and they say she’s the The Gazette crazy one?). First, however, she needs to have the court reject the Where and When: ow do you prove you diagnosis of incapacitating para- The Port City Playhouse produc- aren’t “nuts” when the noia and permit her to stand trial. tion of “Nuts” plays through Jan. 24 H at the Lee Center for the Perform- charge is paranoia? If Her attorney proceeds to dis- ing Arts, 1108 Jefferson Street, Old you claim your accusers are “out mantle the arguments of the wit- Town Alexandria. Performances are to get you” aren’t you just confirm- nesses called by the state: her par- Friday - Saturday and Tuesday, Jan. Winter Specials 19 at 8 p.m., and Sunday Jan. 24 at ing their allegation? ents who testify to her childhood, 2 p.m. That is the quandary facing the and the hospital’s psychiatrist, Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse heroine of the 1979 play “Nuts,” played by Mario D. Font, in a mar- which Port City Playhouse is stag- velously meticulous performance. ing with Karen Jadlos Shotts as the Murray’s avuncular charm, Shott’s Frog Legs • Beef Wellington accused paranoid and a superbly THE LAYING OUT of the case progressive passion is the primary smooth Jeff Murray as her cannily with the mechanical questioning pleasure of the second. Coq au vin • Cassoulet easygoing lawyer. by the state’s attorney, (Donnell Director Neal has staged the ac- The play, which was made into Boykin who can’t do very much tion on a fairly predictable court- a movie in 1987 starring Barbra with such a blandly written role) room layout with tables for the Chef Specials • Venison Streisand and Richard Dreyfuss in and the amiable but devastating prosecution and defense, a plat- the roles now played by Shotts and cross examination of Murray as form for the judge and the witness Old Town Murray, is a courtroom drama that her attorney, takes up the bulk of stand, chairs and a few flags. In plays out in what director Donald the first act with the findings of an awkward arrangement, he Neal refers to as “real time” with the psychiatrist effectively chal- faces all this toward the audience. 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 few cuts in the action. The two lenged and some sordid revela- As a result, both Murray and hours of the play are basically tions from her childhood forced Boykin are forced to pace the stage Smoke Free Restaurant equal to the two hours of the san- from her step-father (David James trying to put questions to the wit- www.lerefugealexandria.com ity hearing with a 15-minute in- in a well modulated progression nesses without turning their backs termission when the judge rather from self assurance to quivering on the audience. artificially announces a 15-minute hulk). Neal’s pacing and attention to recess. As a result of the structure of the detail, however, can’t be faulted. While it is a full-out legal battle, play, Shotts hasn’t much to do in Most notably, he deserves kudos it is not a full-out legal trial. Shott’s the first act and doesn’t come for the fact that everyone on stage character is a prostitute who has across as having much depth at all. who doesn’t have a line seems to The been indicted for manslaughter for Ah, but after intermission (or “re- be listening and reacting to the the killing of a customer but she’s cess” as Paul Boymel terms it in testimony that is being given. At Royal Restaurant been shunted off to New York’s his role of the judge,) Shotts one point, Shotts has a line about (now smoke free) Bellevue Hospital where the pow- makes a fine impression as soon the psychiatrist’s pencil and Font ers that be have determined she as the curtain parts for the second nervously pockets the pen he’s should not stand trial due to her act. As she takes the stand on her been playing with. It is a nice mo- “What’s for Dinner?!” paranoia. Instead, she should re- own behalf, both the strength of ment of realism in a thoroughly You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. main confined in the institution her character’s character and the realistic rendition of an interest- In addition to our award winning menu, we have added while they treat her. That confine- kernels of truth in the diagnosis ing play. some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. ment could well continue for as come into play. Shotts resists the ❖❖❖ much as 17 years. temptation to start off too strong. Brad Hathaway reviews theater Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. She prefers to have her day in Instead, she uses humor and in Virginia, Washington and Mary- Monday - Kids Night court, taking her chances on the charm for the early parts of her big land as well as Broadway and writes possibility of conviction (which scene and then turns up the heat Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. about theater for a number of na- might only get her six year’s in jail in carefully balanced measures. If tional magazines. He can be reached Tuesday - Greek Night as opposed to 17 years in the hos- the strength of the first act is at [email protected]. Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Wednesday - All American Night Open Life Drawing Sessions Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham Open life drawing continues at the sions start with some short 5 minute Rand at 703-836-1468 or Thursday - Italian Night Del Ray Artisans gallery. These ses- warm-up poses and progressively move [email protected]. sions operate on a drop-in basis so into longer poses lasting 10-45 minutes. Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari there is no need to register in ad- These sessions provide a great opportu- 2010 Sessions: vance. Bring supplies and draw or nity to hone your drawing skills. ❖ Jan 27: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. gesture Friday - Fish Night paint the live models. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. short/long pose Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Long Pose Sessions (two- or ❖ Feb 10: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. gesture Gesture Sessions (two hours) three-hour sessions) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. short/long pose Saturday -Steak and Chop Night Come to the gesture sessions to For people wanting to spend an ex- 6 p.m. long pose (duration TBD) Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka loosen up and participate in a fun, tended amount of time on a pose, come ❖ Feb 24: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. gesture fast-paced drawing experience. These to the long pose sessions. Poses will be 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. short/long pose Sunday two-hour sessions are composed pri- at least one hour long and may extend ❖ March 10 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. short/ Brunch served 7am - 2pm marily of series of dynamic 1-5 minute for the full length of the session. long pose poses. One or two favorite poses may The fee for each three-hour session is ❖ March 24 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. short/ Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. be revisited for 10-15 minutes at the $8 for DRA members and $10 for non- long pose Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm end of each session. members. Two-hour sessions are $6 for Del Ray Artisans is located at 730 North Saint Asaph Street members and $8 for non-members. 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alex- Alexandria, VA 22314 Short/Long Pose Sessions Check the Del Ray Artisans calendar andria, VA 22301. Directions (703) 548-1616 (three hours) www.thedelrayartisans.org for upcom- available at www.theDelRay The three-hour short/long pose ses- ing dates and times. Contact Katherine Artisans.org. Ample Free Parking

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From left: Pat Darley Clift, Evelyn Darley and Evelyn Darley Brown. Celebrating 100 Years

velyn Darley of Heritage Norma Poole Bright. Evelyn EHall Nursing Home, Darley has 11 grandchildren, King George, Va., cel- 18 great grandchildren, six ebrated her 100th birthday on great-great grandchildren and Dec. 13, 2009 with her daugh- one great-great-great grand- Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette ters Evelyn Darley Brown and child. Six generation were Taste of Scotland Pat Darley Clift, her extended present to celebrate her birth- The Patron’s Reception in the grand entrance hall of the Masonic Temple on Friday, Dec. family and residents of Heritage day. 4. Hall. Evelyn Darley maintained her Evelyn Darley was born and own home in Colonial Beach resided in Alexandria, where until her 90s living with her she raised her family, later mov- grandson, James Boaz. She at- ing to Colonial Beach, Va. She tributes her longevity to lots of is the widow of William F. hard work. Darley and mother of seven Patricia McDowney of Heri- children, five are deceased: tage Hall coordinated cake, ice Elizabeth Darley, Billy Darley, cream and punch for the occa- Butch Darley, Carroll Darley and sion.

Local Photographer in Book Mechelle Schloss of Alexandria CEO of Burke & Herbert Bank Charlie will have one of her photographs Lee Ellert, Caren Camp and Debbie Funk. Collum and Ray and Susan Petnuinas. included in digital artist and film- maker Scott Allan Ligon’s book, “Digital Art Revolution: Creating Fine Art with Photoshop.” The book, to be published by Watson- Guptill, a subsidiary of Random House, on March 9, features work from other digital artists including Bradley Wester, Stephen John Phillips, Viktor Koen, Davida Kidd, Steven Vote, John Jost and Mark Mothersbaugh (who is also a film composer and singer for Devo). Visit www.digitalart revolution.com for a complete list of artists. The book familiarizes the reader with the fundamentals of visual communication and self-expres- sion and then shows them how to apply these principals to digital “Flutter” by Mechelle art. Schloss Military Notes

Army National Guard Pfc. Bryston Brauer has graduated from Mohamed Awad has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Nancy Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Ali Awad O’Donnell of River Ridge Road, of Stevenson Ave., Alexandria. The pri- Frederick, Md., and John O’Donnell of vate is a 2007 graduate of T.C. Williams N. Columbus St., Alexandria. Brauer is David and Adrienne Luscombe, Dana and Chris Jones and Tamara and Matt High School. a 2008 graduate of Governor Thomas Meynarczyk. Army National Guard Pvt. Johnson High School, Frederick. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 23 People Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

ABC LICENSE special events policies and procedures. Dahab Beyene trading as Cafe Aurora, Inc, 50 Johnson and S. Pickett St, unit 24, Alexandria, VA 22304. ******* The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT AMEND- Henry Are Wed BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Mixed Beverage MENTS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE MADE TO Beth Ann Henry, daughter on premises license to sell or manufacture PROPOSED ORDINANCES WITHOUT FUR- alcoholic beverages. Dahab Beyene, owner. THER PUBLICATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED of Drs. Nelson and Rosemarie THAT PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF Henry of Alexandria, was THESE ORDINANCES OBTAIN FREE FULL- married to Eric Scott TEXT COPIES FROM THE CITY CLERK AT Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. CITY HALL. JACKIE M. HENDERSON, MMC, CITY CLERK. Eugene R. Johnson Sr. of Up- per Marlboro, Md., during a private outdoor ceremony Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Parker-Gray District Oct. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cam- LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING bridge, Md. ======The bride is a graduate of ======Mount Saint Joseph Academy A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria in Flourtown. She has a bach- Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- DAY, JANUARY 27, 2010 begining at 7:30 PM elor of arts degree from the in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, University of Richmond and a 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia Public Hearing will be held by the City Council master of public health de- on the following applications: of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in the Council gree from the University of Chambers, City Hall, City of Alexandria, Virgin- CASE BAR 2009-0312 Virginia. She is currently em- ia, on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., Request for approval of demolition/ or as soon thereafter as may be heard on the ployed with AcademyHealth encapsulation at 314 N Fayette St, zoned hereinafter described items. in Washington, D.C., as a re- RB Residential. Eric Johnson and Beth Henry APPLICANT: Stephen Kulinski, AIA for Alaba- ******* search associate. ma Ave, LC. The groom is a graduate of AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- the University of Maryland, gree. He is employed with the U.S. Department CASE BAR 2009-0313 Caroline Rich Sydnor peacefully passed tion 3-2-321 (LICENSE REQUIRED; LICENSE away on January 3, 2010 at The Glenview, a re- College Park, where he of Homeland Security. Request for approval of addition/alterations at TAX LEVIED AND BILLED) and Section 3-2- 314 N Fayette St, zoned RB Residential. tirement community in Naples, FL, where she earned a bachelor of arts de- The couple currently resides in Odenton, Md. 322 (EXEMPT VEHICLES TO OBTAIN LI- had been living since 2000. She was a noted APPLICANT: Stephen Kulinski, AIA for CENSE) of Article R (LICENSE TAXES ON MO- Alabama Ave, LC. Bridge player, teacher, author, speaker and col- TOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND SEMITRAIL- umnist regarding the game of Bridge. ERS) of Chapter 2 (TAXATION) of Title 3 (FI- Information about the above item(s) may be NANCE, TAXATION AND PROCUREMENT) of Hollifield obtained from the Department of Planning and Caroline was born in Bandy, VA on October the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 16, 1913, the third of six children of John Robert Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, 1981, as amended. Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: and Anna Marie Gleaves Rich. She graduated And (703) 746-4666 from West Virginia University with a degree in The proposed ordinance would amend and reor- journalism and went to work for The Raleigh dain Section 3-2-321 and 3-2-322 of the Code Register in Beckley, WV. This job enabled her Larkin to update the license tax exemptions available to help send her siblings to college during the for members of the military and their spouse un- Great Depression. der federal law. Are Wed She met Charles William Sydnor, III, a recent ******* graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary when Margaret Rose she was assigned to cover a special event at AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chap- Larkin and Mat- the church where he worked in Beckley. They ter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMIS- were married in 1937 and eventually had five thew Vernon SIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of children. They made their home in several loca- Hollifield were the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, tions during their marriage, including Peters- 1981, as amended by adding a new Article Y burg, VA, Waco, TX, Stamford, CT and Alexan- wed on April 25, (PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION). 2009 at Heritage dria, VA, finally retiring in Naples, FL in 1997. Presbyterian The proposed ordinance formally codifies the Mrs. Sydnor started learning to play bridge at Church in Alexan- Parks and Recreation Commission. the age of six to provide a “ready fourth” player dria. Reverend in a family of bridge players. She would grow to ******* become a Life Master more than six times over. Robert Curry and At age 50, she began teaching Bridge at the lo- NOTICE OF HEARING Pastor Thomas AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chap- cal “Y” in Alexandria, VA. By age 60, she was ter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMIS- compiling her lesson notes into book form. She Hocutt officiated CARLYLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SIONS), Title 3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of eventually produced a four-book series called the double ring the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, “Bridge Made Easy,” which sold over 200,000 The Carlyle Design Review Board will meet on ceremony. 1981, as amended by deleting and reserving Ar- internationally, with translations in French, Ger- THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM in ticle Q (WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE NEIGH- man and Hebrew. A fifth book, “Teaching Margaret the Conference Room 2000, City Hall, at 301 BORHOOD TASK FORCE). Bridge: How To Do It Better” was published in (Marnie) is the King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The follow- 1988. Her third book, “Bridge Made Easy, Book ing items are on the agenda for this month’s daughter of Sylvia The proposed ordinance eliminates the Wood- Three: How To Win More Tricks” won the Amer- meeting: and Michael row Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Task Force ican Bridge Teachers’ Association Book of the due to the completion of the bridge Larkin of Alexan- Year Award in 1981. Mrs. Sydnor also de- construction. signed a deck of “Caroline’s Cards” to be used 1. DRB # 2010-0001: Block O (Carlyle dria, and Matthew with each of the four books in the series. The Square II) – is the son of Mary Matthew Hollifield and Margaret Larkin ******* cards were coded on the back to allow for spe- Amendment to previous approval, 601 Holland cific distribution when dealt, so that designated Lillie and Vernon Lane. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chap- hands could be used to play the lesson taught in Hollifield of Marion, N.C. The bride was Sally Nachman helped to plan the wed- 2. Blocks 11 & 12 - Discussion of DRB ter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMIS- each chapter. These “marked” cards proved to Memorandum to Planning Commission escorted down the aisle by her father, ding ceremony and dinner reception. SIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of be one of the most popular features of the ser- and given away by her parents. She The Bella Voce women’s choir group the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, ies. The public is invited to attend this meeting. 1981, as amended by adding a new Article W wore an ivory lace Ravini wedding gown from West Potomac High School per- Individuals with questions concerning the meet- (ALEXANDRIA GANG PREVENTION COM- Her career also included writing a bridge col- ing should call the Department of Planning & with a chapel-length train and blusher. formed during the wedding ceremony MUNITY TASK FORCE). umn for The Port Packet (now The Alexandria Zoning at 703-746-4666. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of and the West Potomac Colonial Singers Gazette Packet) of Alexandria, VA and teaching The proposed ordinance formally codifies the Bridge classes at Army Navy Country Club in white roses, stephanotis, and blue del- performed at the dinner reception. The Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Marty Nau quartet also performed at the Arlington, VA for 19 years. She also taught phiniums. Force. Bridge classes on cruise ships that traveled to The bridesmaids were Kathleen Kelly, evening reception. such varied destinations as the Panama Canal, sister of the bride, of Woodbridge; Eliza- Matthew grew up in Marion, gradu- ******* the Mediterranean Sea and the Far East. beth Larkin, sister-in-law of the bride, of ated from McDowell High School in OBITUARY AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chap- Throughout her life, Mrs. Sydnor was in- Springfield; Katherine Shield, friend of 1984, and then earned a bachelor of Doris E. Cremins ter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMIS- volved in numerous volunteer projects, such as the bride, of Williamsburg; and Mary science degree in business administra- On January 4th, 2010 in Raleigh, NC. Born in SIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of managing fund-raising events for Low-Heywood the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, Ruschmeier, friend of the bride, of tion from Appalachian State University. Alexandria, VA, she was a life-long resident until School in Stamford, CT and meeting wounded her move to Raleigh in 2006. She was the 1981, as amended by adding a new Article X He later earned an MBA from Duke Uni- soldiers as they arrived at Walter Reed Army Heidelberg, Germany. The groomsmen daughter of the late Catherine Feagan Jacobs (ALEXANDRIA BEAUTIFICATION COMMIS- Medical Center, often in the middle of the night, were Vernon Hollifield, father of the versity. Matthew is a certified public and the late David Edward Jacobs. She was the SION). during the Viet Nam conflict. accountant and currently serves as se- wife of the late James A. Cremins, Sr. and is groom, of Marion, N.C.; William The proposed ordinance formally codifies the Hollifield, brother of the groom, of nior vice president and chief accounting survived by her four children: James Andrew Caroline is preceded in death by her hus- Cremins, Jr of Raleigh, Mary Ann Coffey An- Alexandria Beautification Commission. band, The Rev. William Sydnor, III and by her Marion, N.C.; James Larkin, brother of officer for Lowe’s Company Inc. in drews and her husband Louis Andrews of Provi- daughter, Carrie Sydnor Coffman. Mrs. Sydnor the bride, of Springfield; and Patrick Mooresville and resides in Hickory. dence, RI, Patricia Kramer and her husband Da- ******* is survived by her four children, Gleaves Rho- Kelly, brother-in-law of the bride, of Marnie grew up in Alexandria, gradu- vid of Raleigh, and Catherine Howard and her des, of New York, NY, Sarah Talbot of El Cen- husband Blair of Warrenton, VA. She is also AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the tro, CA, Jeannie Sydnor of Alexandria, VA and Woodbridge. ated from West Potomac High School in survived by her brothers David Edward Jacobs 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alex- Charles William Sydnor, IV (Bucky) of Kathman- The flower girls were Hannah Kelly, 1987, and then earned a bachelor of arts and his wife Alva of Springfield, VA and Robert andria, Virginia, to move a portion of Carlyle du, Nepal. She is also survived by her god- niece of the bride, of Woodbridge; degree in English and education from L Jacobs and his wife Else of Eire, Colorado. Block P to the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan daughter, Holly Bassett Bigley of Atlantic High- She also leaves five grandchildren, Sarah Cof- in accordance with the text amendment hereto- Sydney Hocutt, friend of the bride, of the University of Richmond. lands, NJ, as well as by 11 grandchildren and fey Elliot, Amanda Kramer, Charlotte Kramer fore approved by City Council as Master Plan 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the Ashburn; and Emily Hocutt, friend of She later earned an MA in deaf edu- Watson, T. Brooke Howard II and Caitlin Ho- Amendment No. 2009-0004. family suggests that donations be made to Inter- the bride, of Ashburn. The ring bearer cation from Gallaudet University. ward and one great-grandchild, Elijah Watson. national Ministries, p.o. box 851 Valley Forge The proposed ordinance implements Master was Nathaniel Larkin, nephew of the Marnie worked for the Department of ,PA 19482-0851, marked “for Charles Sydnor in She was a graduate of George Washington Plan Amendment 2009-0004, as recommended Nepal” (Mrs Sydnors son) bride, of Springfield. Defense Dependents Schools in Heidel- High School, Alexandria, Class of 1943 and had by the planning commission on December 1, A seated dinner reception hosted by berg, Germany as a first grade teacher a long career at the U.S Department of Agricul- 2009 and approved by City Council on Decem- A memorial service and interment are plan- ber 12, 2009. the bride’s parents was held on the before returning to the States and resid- ture. She was a lifelong parishner of St Mary’s ned to occur in Alexandria, VA. For online con- Church, Alexandria. Services were held at St. dolences, visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com. grounds of Woodlawn Plantation imme- ing in Woodbridge, Va. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Memorial contribu- ******* diately following the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Barba- tions may be made to St Mary’s Sanctuary Re- Fuller Funeral Home Georganne Ponce, Linda Harbin, and dos and currently lives in Hickory, N.C. storation Fund. PUBLIC HEARING and adoption of updated Naples, FL (239) 592-1611

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Taylor Run ONE CENTURY OLD Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Russell Road is celebrating its 100th anniversary. “Virginia Theological Seminary, in 1908, sent two seminarians to Braddock Heights to begin a Sun- day School. Two years later, in 1910, Simpson Construction Company built our first church, now our chapel,” says the Rev. Daniel Eckman, Jr., current rector. “In 1911 the seminarians named the chapel ‘Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God with us.’ He still is, as we begin our second century of Photo by Frank Boland service and ministry,” declared the Emmanuel’s rector, the Rev. Dan Eckman, with Centennial Rev. Mr. Eckman at a festive din- Dinner organizers Kathy Clatanoff and Beth Boland. ner in the refectory of the semi- nary. Long-time pillar of the church Harslem, Joe McFall, Fred deLuca, Betty Coombs came with daugh- Jim Bradley, Annette Sirmon, SIMPSON PRESENT ters Sally Coombs Masri and Su- Pauline and Bob Hurd, and Don Simpson, whose father built san Coombs Ruble. Meredith Wade were present. the church, was at the dinner. “I think it’s wonderful that the GIBSON FAMILY ASSISTANT RECTOR church is going into its second cen- Churchill Gibson III, of the Amanda Eiman, assistant rector, tury,” said Mr. Simpson, a loyal Gibson family long connected with came with Jody Burnett. Doug and parishioner. the Episcopal church, came to the Kathy Wheeler, Barbie and Paul Barbara Eckman, the rector’s parish and the seminary, where he Frank, Rance Willis, Moina Ratliff, wife, welcomed all guests. Linda was chaplain, in 1962 and inspired Lee Larkin, Beth and Frank McGuire, church organist, and the congregation with his rousing Boland, Carol Clark, Kathy and choir members sang hymns after personality and sermons for many Bud Clatanoff, Dorothy Pitta, who Photo by Beth Boland dinner. years. joined the church about 1960, Emmanuel Choir members sing as part of the evening’s Dottie Gibson, his wife, son Gudrun Callahan, Christina and program. A FOUNDER’S DESCENDANT Churchill Gibson IV, and daughter Stewart Bartley, Mary Ann and Walt and Judy Carlton brought Dorothy from Seattle came to the Geoff Frank, and Matthew his mother, Amy Bohlayer Carlton, dinner. Hanasian, deacon and seminarian, whose mother, Rosa Bohlayer, was Old timers Bucky Mills, Fenton were among those present. a founding member of the church Goodwin, the Gene Langes, Jerry in 1910. Boykin, George Tuttle, Barbara — Lois Kelso Hunt Seminary Valley With the cold weather, you may mattersva.com. Seminary Valley “back in the day”: not have wanted to venture out- If community participation is Elizabeth Twichell, Robin Peoples side to recycle your Christmas tree one of your New Year’s resolutions, and Yun Lee participated in the … there is still time. The City will come out to the quarterly Civic Westinghouse Talent Search; pick up your tree this Saturday, Association meeting on Wednes- Charlie and Alice Watson traveled Jan. 16 if you put it on the curb. If day, Jan. 27. The meeting, to be to Egypt, Israel and Rome, Italy; you are feeling a little stir crazy, held at the Beatley Library at 7 Doug Brandon and Any Delgado get out and enjoy Alexandria Res- p.m., will feature James Spengler, traveled to Ecuador and Santo taurant Week, from Jan. 15 the City’s new director of Recre- Domingo with the T.C. Williams through the 24th. Local participat- ation, Parks and Cultural Activi- and Bishop Ireton soccer teams; ing restaurants include Finn and ties. Those present will also vote the City Planning Commission Porter (in the Hilton) and Tempo on the Association’s 2010 budget voted to demolish the Brookville … two of our very favorite places and will hear from our local po- swimming pool and put up 154 to dine. Go to www.alexandria lice liaison. townhouses (located at restuarantweek.com for more in- A little further in to the future, Richenbacher and Van Dorn formation. it’s never too early to plan your Streets); Polk School designated One of the West End’s newer child’s summer. The Alexandria Jan. 19 as Redskins Day and added Santa Visits with Concert-goers restaurants, Food Matters, is host- PTA Council’s Summer Camp Fair two Apple II computers and three ing some wine tasting events on TRS-80’s to its computer lab; and Despite the major blast from Mother Nature, St. is set for Feb. 24 from 5:30 p.m. Paul’s Episcopal Church held a Celtic Christmas Jan. 16 and 17. New to wine tast- to 8:30 p.m. at Minnie Howard The Plaza (on North Howard ing? come on the 16th; if you are Street) opened as a condominium, concert on Sunday, Dec. 20. Using multiple instru- School. For more information, con- ments, Elise Kress performed both Irish folk songs interested in Argentine wines, tact Donna Franklin, with units priced from $63,500 to come on the 17th. Also, keep in $120,000. Bob noted that the and carols and was accompanied by Douglas Beck on [email protected]. the keyboard — a last-minute replacement for her mind that Food Matters sponsors I took this column over from my renovation was completed by GMS a Community Supported Agricul- Associates, the same firm that band that couldn’t make it. A few adults attended, good friend and neighbor, Bob as did some children who visited with Santa, who ture (CSA) co-op, and openings Bates, on Peele Place. Bob renovated the Foxchase, and that are available for the coming sea- the Plaza was formerly a “derelict” read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to them. A thoughtfully left me copies of all cookie reception followed, with choices of more than son. The CSA’s season starts at the of his columns, some dating from building formerly known as Bat- end of February and runs for 38 tery Hill. 20 different kinds of cookies, all supplied by the 1984. A quick perusal from Janu- parish. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is on South Pitt weeks. For information on these — Mia Jones ary 1984’s columns gives us an Street in Alexandria. activities, go to www.food idea of what was happening in [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 25 Obituaries

Europe, the Middle East and South 1998. She was historian for her until her move to Raleigh in 2006. Va. on Oct. 16, Janice Artemel America. Ms. Artemel’s work dur- club for many years. She held sev- She was the wife of the late James 1913, third of Janice ing this period includes: work on eral positions on the South Atlan- A. Cremins Sr., and is survived by the six chil- Gwen Finch the Northeast Corridor Improve- tic Region Board including secre- her four children: James Andrew dren of John Artemel, his- ment Project for the Federal Rail- tary and governor-elect. Janice Cremins Jr. of Raleigh, Mary Ann Robert and torian and ar- road Administration between was governor of the South Atlan- Coffey Andrews and her husband Anna Marie chaeologist, Washington, D.C. and Boston, tic Region 2000 - 2002 and served Louis Andrews of Providence, R.I., Gleaves Rich. died at her Massachusetts; training programs as fundraising chair for the Region Patricia Kramer and her husband She gradu- home on Dec. for the U.S. Department of Defense 2004 - 2006. David Kramer of Raleigh, and ated from 25, 2009. cultural resource regulatory com- Ms. Artemel served on the Board Catherine Howard and her hus- West Virginia Ms. Artemel pliance for Army, Navy, Marine of Directors for the Alexandria band Blair Howard of Warrenton. University with a degree in jour- was born on July 17, 1942 in San Corps, Coast Guard; recognized Lyceum Museum as well as on the Mrs. Cremins also leaves five nalism and went to work for The Mateo, Calif. She traveled exten- historical research including “His- Board of Directors for the grandchildren, Sarah Coffey Elliot, Raleigh Register in Beckley, W.V. sively throughout the United toric Utility Systems of Washing- Lyceum’s annual antique show. Amanda Kramer, Charlotte Kramer This job enabled her to help send States with her family as a child. ton, D.C.” report to the D.C. His- Ms. Artemel was passionate Watson, T. Brooke Howard II and her siblings to college during the Ms. Artemel received a B.A. in an- toric Preservation Office and the about the field of archaeology and Caitlin Howard, as well as one Great Depression. She met Charles thropology and Latin American National Park Service. cultural resources, but family was great-grandchild, Elijah Watson. William Syndor III, a recent gradu- studies from the University of Kan- Between 1996 – 2000, Ms. the most important aspect of her She was a graduate of George ate of the Virginia Theological sas, and an M.A. in anthropology Artemel served as executive direc- life. She is survived by her three Washington High School in Alex- Seminary when she was assigned from the University of Kansas, as tor of Heritage U.S. and the daughters, Suzan Artemel, Deniz andria, class of 1943, and had a to cover a special event at the well as completing graduate stud- Georgetown Heritage Trust, the Artemel and Sibel Unsal, as well long career at the U.S. Department church where he worked in ies in anthropological field meth- Potomac Heritage Partnership be- as her grandson Necati Unsal. of Agriculture. Mrs. Cremins was Beckley. They were married in ods in Nexpanateno, Mexico from tween 1998 – 2006, as well as his- In lieu of flowers, a memorial a life-long parishioner of St. Mary’s 1937 and eventually had five chil- the University of Pittsburgh. torian and curator of Evermay Es- fund has been established in Ms. Church in Alexandria. dren. They made their home in Ms. Artemel served as director tate in Georgetown between 1996 Artemel’s name with the Alexan- several locations during their mar- and founder of the Cultural Re- - 2008. In these capacities, Ms. dria Lyceum. Donations should be riage, including Petersburg, Va., sources Division of Parsons Corpo- Artemel was active in many Wash- sent to the Janice Artemel Memo- Caroline Syndor Waco, Texas, Stamford, Conn. and ration between 1977 – 1996. In ington, D.C. area initiatives includ- rial Fund, P.O. Box 72, Alexandria, Caroline Rich Syndor died Alexandria, finally retiring in this capacity, she worked with the ing Anacostia Waterfront Redevel- VA 22313. peacefully on Jan. 3, 2010 at The Naples, Fla. in 1997. engineering corporation and its opment, Georgetown Waterfront Glenview, a retirement community Mrs. Syndor started learning to subsidiary companies (DeLeuw Cultural Resource Evaluation, and in Naples, Fla., where she had play bridge at the age of six to pro- Cather, Engineering Science, the establishment of the Potomac Doris Cremins been living since 2000. She was a vide a “ready fourth” player in a Ralph M. Parsons) in the identifi- Heritage National Scenic Trail. Doris Elizabeth Cremins, 84, noted bridge player, teacher, au- family of bridge players. She cation, evaluation and treatment Ms. Artemel served as president died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 in Ra- thor, speaker and columnist re- would grow to become a Life Mas- of historical and archaeological of Soroptimist International of leigh, N.C. Born in Alexandria, she garding the game of Bridge. ter more than six times over. At age sites throughout the United States, Washington, DC between 1996 – was a life-long resident of the city Mrs. Syndor was born in Bandy, 50, she began teaching bridge at the local YMCA in Alexandria. By age 60, she was compiling her les- son notes into book form. She eventually produced a four-book Visit These Houses of Worship series called “Bridge Made Easy,” which sold over 200,000 interna- Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... tionally, with translations into HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 French, German and Hebrew. A MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 fifth book, “Teaching Bridge: How Christ the Saviour This One’s For You! 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inexperienced. We’ve come out the games since then T.C. Williams has won and we’ve been real inconsistent. I have one of my seven straight, still star players playing great, one playing below aver- age. One quarter we have great defensive stands, looking to improve. next quarter we can’t guard our shadows. We’re still trying to find our way.” King said 6-foot-6 senior post Billy Rowland, who By Jon Roetman teams with Ryan Yates for the Titans’ 1-2 scoring Gazette Packet punch, has struggled of late. “He’s such a nice kid, we have to change his men- he T.C. Williams boys basketball team has tality,” King said. “[We have to get him] coming out turned things around in the win column being a little nasty, especially playing at that posi- Tsince dropping its season opener to tion. He’s got a big bulls-eye on his back because Hayfield on Dec. 8. The Titans have won he’s one of the better players in the area and he’s got seven straight, including Monday’s 59-57 victory over to prove it every night. I think he’s finding that les- South County. T.C. Williams beat Woodson 48-43 on son out the hard way that if you don’t come and at Saturday and Lake Braddock 51-36 on Thursday. least play hard every night, you’re going to struggle.” “We got the rude awakening that we deserved,” T.C. Williams, the 2008 AAA state champions, senior point guard Cortez Taylor said. “We thought travel to face Lee at 7:45 p.m. today. The Titans host every team was going to lay down to us in the begin- Montrose Christian, considered one of the best teams ning because of who we are and what we do.” in the country and the last team to beat T.C. Will- But while the win streak looks good on paper, head iams at home (Jan. 12, 2008), at 8 p.m. Saturday. coach Julian King said he wants the Titans to play King said along with winning he wants to see an all- with more consistency. He pointed to the two-point out defensive effort from his team. win against South County and the team’s double A strong defensive effort would help the Titans overtime win against Friendship Collegiate as the fulfill Yates’ wish. type of games T.C. Williams might not pull out if it “I’d like to see us dominate an entire game from doesn’t play well more often. start to finish,” Yates said, “starting inside with our “Sooner or later, if we don’t pick up the intensity horse, Billy [Rowland].” and try to play a little smart,” he said, “yeah, it’s going to bite us in the butt.” King said the Titans’ reaction to their season-open- Photo by Louise Krafft The Gazette Packet ing loss has been mixed. T.C. Williams senior Ryan “I think we lost the first one and some of the kids Yates, left, attacks the basket were chalking that up as first-game jitters [or] maybe against a West Springfield. Hayfield finally had our number,” he said. “Even though we have a lot of juniors on our team, we’re Hagen Wants Titans To Improve Work Ethic, Attitude

T.C. Williams hosts district op- T.C. Girls off to 3-8 start, ponent Lee at 7:45 p.m. today. 1-4 in Patriot District. Hagen told the Titans they need to pick it up on the defense end. “We just need to take pride in By Jon Roetman four of their last five games and our defense,” said junior Jasmine The Gazette Packet seven of their last nine. T.C. Will- Norman, the team’s top scorer and iams lost to South County 52-31 rebounder. “That’s our biggest .C. Williams girls basket- on Monday, to Woodson 52-46 on problem.” Tball coach Cavanaugh Saturday and beat Lake Braddock T.C. Williams travels to face Hagen wants to win. She 42-38 on Friday. Woodson on Friday and West understands, however, if this The Titans went 24-6 last sea- Potomac on Tuesday. Hagen said season’s Titans take time to jell son — Hagen’s first as head coach the Titans need to make something after the losing all five starters, — and went to the state playoffs. happen if things are going to im- including All-American Tierra This season, players have yet to prove. Ruffin-Pratt, from last season. develop cohesiveness on the floor. “The kids have to realize when What Hagen won’t put up with “Our record doesn’t speak for we call them out it’s not because is a lack of effort. The coach re- our capabilities,” junior Rainie we don’t like them. It’s nothing minded her team of this Tuesday Summa said. “I think [Hagen is] personal,” the coach said. “It’s be- as a frustrated Hagen vented to the just disappointed in us. She’s yell- cause we want to see them get Titans at the end of practice. ing because she expects more out better. We see the potential in “Something has to change,” of us. We should be playing bet- where they could be and they’re Hagen said of her message to the ter. … We’re just kind of having a not peaking at it. … They say Titans. “The work ethic has to get problem getting chemistry built they’re frustrated because they’re better. The attitudes have to get but it’s going to come. Sooner or losing. Well, you have to change better.” later it just has to come. There will something. You can’t just keep T.C. Williams is off to a 3-8 start, be a game [when it comes] and Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet going through the motions. If you including a 1-4 mark in the Patriot hopefully that will be [against] T.C. Williams girls basketball coach Cavanaugh Hagen have to ask yourself if you’re giv- District. The Titans have dropped Lee.” wants the Titans to show more pride on defense. ing 100 percent, then you’re not.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 27 Sports Briefs

Three Teams Go 2-1 ing The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will host “Rugby At City Wrestling Meet Night” on Tuesday at the Old Dominion Boat Club. Bishop Ireton, Episcopal and host St. Stephen’s St. T.C. Williams rugby coach Jeff Murphy will speak at Agnes each went 2-1 during Friday’s Alexandria City the event. Social hour begins at 7 p.m. with the meet- Wrestling Tournament. T.C. Williams finished 0-3. ing scheduled for 8 p.m. The event is free and open St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes defeated Episcopal (40- to the public and free food and refreshments will be 34) and T.C. Williams (60-22). Episcopal defeated served. Bishop Ireton (37-17) and T.C. Williams (40-21). Bishop Ireton defeated St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes (35- 22) and T.C. Williams (52-21). MVHS Dinner and On Saturday, St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes went 3-0 at a quad meet, defeating West Springfield (51-22), Auction Approaching Stuart (49-25)and Falls Church (69-3). Bishop Ireton Mount Vernon High School Girls Basketball 11th went 2-0 at a dual meet, defeating Pope John Paul Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction will be the Great (56-24) and St. Albans (45-25). Episcopal held on Jan. 23. Tickets are $5. See a student athlete went 3-1 at a meet, beating Norfolk Academy (45- from the girls basketball team or contact Terry 18), South Lakes (47-20) and Woodberry Forest (39- Henderson at 703-619-3146 or THE CARLIN 28), and losing to Paul VI (33-27). [email protected].

The Best in Senior Living MV Baseball Starting at 55 years Episcopal Boys Offering • Rents Starting at $950 Win Sixth Straight Camp Approaching • All Utilities Included The Episcopal boys basketball team improved to The 2010 Mount Vernon High School baseball camp • And Just Two Blocks from Ballston Metro 7-1 with a 57-55 overtime win over Landon on Tues- for ages 7-18 will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Jan. 24, • Frost-Free Refrigerator day. The Maroon has won six straight games. Epis- 31 and Feb. 7 at the Mount Vernon Field House. The • Underground Garage Parking copal also beat Woodberry Forest 55-25 on Satur- cost is $125 for three sessions. • Spacious Kitchens and Bathrooms day. For registration information, go to • Wellness Programs mountvernonsports.org or contact Luke Sable at • The Maroon hosts Georgetown Prep at 7:30 p.m. Full-Time Social Services Coordinator [email protected] or by calling 703-405-5497. • Prices are Subject to Change Friday. 703-243-4300 Umpires Needed Call Today Episcopal Girls Lose a Pair 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22203 The Episcopal girls basketball team lost to Northern Virginia Baseball Umpires Association Georgetown Day 61-35 on Saturday and Bishop (NVBUA) is in need of officials for baseball and vol- Ireton 72-42 on Thursday, dropping its record to 1- leyball. Umpires are needed for colleges, men’s 6. The Maroon travels to face Maret at 4:15 p.m. leagues, high schools and youth recreational leagues. today. Experience is helpful but not required. Formal class- room and on-the-job training will be provided. Classes will begin in mid-February. Umpires are needed for SSSA Boys Win 2 of 3 all communities in the greater Washington D.C. Metro The St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes boys basketball team area. Support your local community’s sports leagues defeated Bullis 59-53 on Tuesday, St. Anne’s Belfield by signing up. Call Ken Williams (703-400-3232) for 67-53 on Saturday and lost to Georgetown Prep 76- more information or go to umpires.org to fill out a 57 on Friday. The Saints are 6-5 and host Landon at “New Ump” form. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Umpires Needed for SSSA Girls Lose 2 Games The St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes girls basketball team Adult Slowpitch Softball lost to Maret 56-38 on Tuesday and Holy Child 48- Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS), the largest softball Celebrating 41 on Saturday, dropping the Saints’ record to 1-9. organization in the area, is seeking umpires for our 5 Years in St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes hosts St. Andrews at 5:45 adult slowpitch softball leagues in Fairfax County. p.m. today. Umpires net pay starts at $25 per one-hour game and Alexandria are paid monthly. Experience is desired but ASA train- ing is provided beginning early February. Flexible Bishop Ireton Boys scheduling is based on availability. Contact FAS at 703-815-9007 or email to: office@fairfax Drop 3 of 4 adultsoftball.com. The Bishop Ireton boys basketball team fell to 5-8 with a 52-46 loss to Paul VI on Tuesday. The Cardi- nals beat Flint Hill 54-53 on Saturday, and lost to NoVA Flash Softball St. John’s 75-56 on Friday and Bishop McNamara 65-56 on Wednesday. Bishop Ireton hosts Bishop Looking for Players O’Connell at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The NoVA Flash, a 14U fast-pitch girls softball travel/tournament team, is looking to add a few com- Call today and schedule a free Fitness mitted players from the Northern Virginia area for Evaluation and Personal Training Session. Bishop Ireton Loses 2, the 2010 Spring-Summer season. The Flash uses prac- tice fields in the McLean area. Players, 13 or 14 years Gift Certificates Available Beats Episcopal old as of Dec. 31, 2009, who are interested in learn- The Bishop Ireton girls basketball team lost to Paul ing more about the NoVA Flash or arranging a tryout Get a Alexandria VI 77-53 on Tuesday and St. John’s 73-25 on Friday. during Saturday afternoon winter batting practices 300 N. Washington St. The Cardinals beat Episcopal 72-42 on Thursday. Suite 106 should contact coach Mike Wheat at FREE Bishop Ireton travels to face Bishop O’Connell at 7:30 personal 877-345-FTFT [email protected], or by calling 703-966- p.m. Friday. training session www.ftalexandria.com 3805. (an $85 Value) [email protected] Sportsman’s Club Meet-

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