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Vol. 10, No. 37 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper September 11, 2014 Severance charged in three murders

Prosecutors will not noting that investigators nev- seek death penalty er gave up on the decade-old Dunning investigation. By Erich Wagner “It took constant hard work and dedication for us to stand Police Chief Earl Cook here before you today,” Cook believes his department has said. “These are very emotional finally solved a string of high crimes, very personal crimes. profile murders, one of which Alexandria, while it is not the dated back more than a decade. smallest city, its community Police announced Mon- acts like a small town, and our day that they secured murder detectives get very personally indictments against former involved in these cases.” fringe mayoral candidate Cook said he couldn’t dis- Charles Severance in connec- cuss how Severance chose his tion to the deaths of alleged victims. Nancy Dunning in “I don’t know if 2003, Ronald Kirby they were targeted or in 2013 and Ruth- not, because I can’t anne Lodato in Feb- personally get into ruary of this year. the mentality of Mr. A grand jury in- Severance,” Cook dicted Severance, said. “Most people currently in custody who live in this in Loudoun Coun- Charles Severance community for any to respect her family’s privacy. ty on an unrelated weapons length of time tend to know “While nothing can bring charge, with two counts of cap- each other in some fashion. I’ll her back, we’re hopeful that ital murder and one count of answer it that way.” these indictments are the be- first-degree murder along with Liz Dunning, Nancy Dun- ginning of a process that will a slew of related crimes. ning’s daughter, read a state- offer my family and the fami- Cook called the indict- ment to reporters following the lies of the other victims a small ments “extraordinary” at a press conference. She thanked degree of closure.” press conference Monday, detectives and asked for people Former City Councilor and longtime resident Lonnie Rich THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION said the indictments end any

December 5, November 11, February 6, February 7, aspersions cast toward Nancy 2003 Nancy 2013 Ronald 2014 Ruthanne 2014 Alexandria Dunning’s husband, then-Sher- Dunning is shot Kirby is murdered Lodato is police release a iff Jim Dunning, eyed by some to death in her in his home in murdered in her composite sketch Del Ray home Rosemont North Ridge home of the suspect residents as a prime suspect. “The spouse is always the March 6, 2014 March 14, 2014 September 8, No. 1 suspect,” said Rich, photos/erich wagner Police release results Charles Severance is 2014 A grand jury who was a political ally of Jim Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook (top) announced Monday that a of ballistics tests, arrested in West Virginia indicts Severance in investigate possible on a gun charge; police connection with all Dunning. “[Particularly] in re- grand jury indicted Charles Severance with three counts of murder in link between the three confirm they would three murders the slayings of Nancy Dunning, Ronald Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato. killings investigate him Members of the victims’ families (bottom) were on hand for the an- SEE severance | 10 nouncement.

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priorities them but overall economic de- Bolstering the city’s waning able housing, this time through a fordable housing,” Chapman velopment,” he said. “I want to affordable housing stock also re- public bidding process. said. “[As] we unload city prop- FROM | 5 sit down and chat with some mains a hot topic. Chapman said “We have a couple of places erty, we don’t need to sell all of more folks within Alexandria he has refined an idea he floated on the books that might be sold it. That’s just a one-time gain up, the structure, the funding about how to incorporate some a year ago: giving local nonprof- in the near future, and I want to that we get, as opposed to the and what other initiatives the ideas from Arlington, D.C. and its the first shot at buying surplus put a [request for proposal] out opportunity to have a continued city can do to support not only Prince George’s County.” city property to develop afford- to nonprofits to build some af- positive effect on the city.”

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Police: suspect information about the slaying in custody, did not Wednesday. Representatives know victim for the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner could By Erich Wagner not be reached at press time. In a statement, D.C. Mayor A high-ranking D.C. cor- Vincent Gray praised Cross’ rections official was found efforts to reform her agency, “The Hermitage is slain in her Seminary Hill where she worked for more home Sunday morning. than 20 years. where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree Around 8:12 a.m., officers “This is a terrible tragedy, found my family.” responded to the 4800 block of and my thoughts and prayers Lifestyle You Deserve Kenmore Ave. to assist para- are with Ms. Cross’ loved ones —Helena Scott medics already at the scene. and with her colleagues at [the iscover why many people like you have come to call the They found 64-year-old Caro- department of corrections],” Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new lifestyle lyn Cross, deputy director for Gray said. “Carolyn Cross Dwith an array of services and amenities. the D.C. Department of Cor- was a top-notch professional rections, who was pronounced who, in recent years, helped The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, dead at the scene. transform the department of who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple By Sunday night, police corrections into a nationally announced they already had accredited agency. This is a Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can a suspect in custody: Dawit terrible loss for the depart- now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare time, Seyoum, 29, of Alexandria, ment and for the District.” Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the beauty who is charged with first-de- Sunday’s slaying marks the salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers mail. Our gree murder and being held fourth homicide in Alexandria without bond. Alexandria Po- this year. On July 4, Asabech residents also rave about our superb dining service, our courteous lice Chief Earl Cook said the Abayneh, 43, was found stran- and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring and security that crime was unrelated to Cross’ gled to death in her home. comes with living at the Hermitage. job at the department of cor- Julio Caesar Urrutia-Erazo rections. died following a shooting in h You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care and “We have already IDed Arlandria in June, and piano supportive services are available right here, if you ever need them. Call and arrested the suspect, and teacher Ruthanne Lodato was For more information, call 703-797-3814. there is no apparent connec- shot to death in her North tion to her position,” Cook Ridge home in February. 703-797-3814 said. “This is an early and on- Urrutia-Erazo and Abayneh’s to schedule a tour going investigation, but there cases remain unsolved. of our beautifully is no indication that the victim Alexandria police are ask- knew the suspect.” ing anyone with information appointed Alexandria Police Depart- about this incident to call apartments. ment spokeswoman Crystal detective Michael Kochis at Alexandria, VA Nosal said she had no further 703-746-6285. h www.Hermitage-Nova.com

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Q&A with JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Storied singer/songrwiter don’t like it, but everything discusses new album, tour I’ve read about you, you’re always described as the son By Derrick Perkins of, insert a certain superla- tive here, Steve Earle. How Few have lived as hard as do you respond to that? Do Justin Townes Earle and sur- you ever get sick of it? vived to talk about it. Born the son of a famous They write about [Steve Earle musician (more on that later being my father] but nobody in the interview), Earle was has said anything to me about raised by his single mother. being the son of Steve Earl Though clearly talented from in years. I managed to make a young age, the budding a very distinct difference be- singer/songwriter was just as tween mine and my father’s obviously troubled. music. I think that these days Drug use, addiction, run- he’s actually asked more ins with the law, rehab. All about me. But yeah, that’s those things would come to never been an issue for me. pass. I mean, he’s my father, he The 32-year-old Earle came before me. He was a does not shy away from dis- part of this tradition before cussing it, describing in one me. Those little a—holes who interview after another his come out and [say], ‘I don’t flirtations with rock bottom Photo/justin townes earle want anything to do with my and his constant struggle with With the release of a new album, “Single Mothers,” musician Justin Townes Earle is hitting the road with parents because they’re fa- addiction. Tortured artist, at American Aquarium. At 32, Earle is being described as one of the rising stars of his generation. Earle mous,’ it’s like, well, ‘good least from the outside, seems brings his mix of blues, country, soul and R&B to The Birchmere next week. luck, a—hole.’ an apt way to sum it all up. Alexandria Times: You’re been. My mother struggled you think it’s changed over Maybe not, though. In a How do you prepare for a playing in Alexandria a constantly to raise me on the past couple of albums? quick interview from the road show? couple of nights, how much about $13,000 to $16,000 a — Earle is touring again, trav- from your new album [“Sin- year. I started off with a lot of coun- eling this time with American I try to relax, so I can be re- gle Mothers,” which was try aspects to the music, but Aquarium — he is upbeat: laxed on stage. It’s hard to released Tuesday] should Going into making this al- then it kind of went back to, passionate yet laidback, soft- do what you do, period — no fans expect? bum … was that something I started with acoustic blues, spoken but gregarious, polite matter what you do — when you were aiming for or did it and it went back to that. Blues and irreverent all at the same you’re being rushed around Justin Townes Earle: A good just happen organically? alone is something that I love time. and things like that, kind of bit. … We’ve got pretty much and R&B, traditional R&B, It’s hard to believe he is like what we’re doing today. the entire record on the set list, The ideas pop in my head music. I think there’s more of routinely described as one of … I like to have a little bit of with some old ones also. first, but all my records are a connection to country music the best talents of his genera- rest. I like my rest and I like written as … conscious re- than people understand. tion. With five albums under my reefer and those two of NPR’s First Listen seemed cords. I don’t just make it up his belt, the prolific musician things kinda get me going. to come away describing it as I go along, like [I] write a Do you plan on changing has made a name for himself as something of a tribute bunch of songs and pick [the the style of the way you play with his signature mix of I’ve also read that you’re to your mother and I didn’t record] out out of the ones … or is that … you find some- blues, country, soul and R&B. not a huge fan of set lists know if that was the same that go together. I write them thing new and you want to With a two-night stop at and I’m hoping you can tell way you saw it or if you saw to be a record. explore that? The Birchmere next week, me the reason for that? it [differently]? Earle took a little time off I’ve read a recent inter- I try to only explore things from his travels to talk about I don’t like set lists when It was a tribute to just moth- view you gave to American that I know very well. So far his music, past and new al- I’m performing solo. It’s a ers — period — single moth- Songwriter where you guys that’s just been the styles of bum, “Single Mothers,” with bit harder to do that with the ers, because it’s an incredibly talked a little bit about how music that I grew up with. the Alexandria Times. band. I do write set lists with hard thing to do. It’s getting your music, your sound, has the band. Still, if I go out and easier for women in the work- changed over the years. I’m I hate to go to this subject, force but it historically hasn’t hoping you can tell me how because it sounds like you SEE Q&A | 14 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 11, 2014 | 13

Location: Alexandria Archaeology [email protected] or www. ration figured into status, religion, and Calendar ICE CREAM BOWL FUNDRAIS- Museum, 105 N. Union St. alexandriava.gov/dchs ritual and experience the beauty and ER Support The Art League by purchas- Information: 703-736-4399 or craftsmanship of jewelers and lapidar- ing one of more than 1,000 hand-made [email protected]. Alexandria Boys and ists in the ancient world. bowls created in the ceramics depart- Girls Club Annual “Fore Time: 7 p.m. To have your event ment. Ice cream will be provided by FALL COMMUNITY SHRED DAY the Kids” Golf Tournament Location: Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Artfully Chocolate in Del Ray. Bring your old checks, personal docu- The Boys and Girls Club’s largest annual Information: 703-548-0035 considered for our calendar Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ments, financial statements, and more fundraiser helps fund club operations listings, please email 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to shred securely for free at the main which include tutoring and sports CONSTITUTION WEEK PROC- Location: Market Square, 301 King St. branch of CommonWealth One Federal leagues and sends children to summer LAMATION SIGNING Mayor Bill [email protected]. Information: www.theartleague.org Credit Union. day camp. Cost is $800 per foursome, Euille will sign the official proclamation JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $550 per twosome, and $300 for commemorating Constitution Week, September 13 Location: CommonWealth One Federal individual golfers. Lunch and a post- to be held September 17-23. The sign- Now to September 14 Credit Union, 4875 Eisenhower Ave. tournament reception are included. ing marks the 227th birthday of the A.L. BOOTHE PARK PLAY- Information: www.cofcu.org/member- Time: 11:30 a.m. registration/practice/ United States and is organized by the SUMMER CHAMBER SERIES GROUND DEDICATION Alexandria ship/community_shred_day_2014/ lunch; 1 p.m shotgun; 6 p.m. reception Daughters of the American Revolution, The Washington Metropolitan Philhar- City Council, the Alexandria School Board Location: Mount Vernon Country Club, with students from Alexandria singing monic Association presents its Summer and city officials dedicate the Armistead September 14 5111 Old Mill Rd., Alexandria, 22309 “Preamble,” “The Bill of Rights Rap” and Chamber Series at the Lyceum, featuring L. Boothe Park after renovation and Information: 703-549-3077 or “The Star Spangled Banner” in recogni- musicians playing chamber pieces. Ad- improvements. PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH [email protected] tion of the 200th anniversary of the end mission is free, with donations accepted. Time: 8:30 to 9 a.m. JAMES MADISON Learn about of the War of 1812. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays Location: Armistead L. Boothe Park, the political and personal issues of HISTORY LECTURE: SWEET Time: 11 a.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- 520 Cameron Station Blvd. 1814 with President James Madison. OF THE SUN, TEARS OF MOON Location: City Hall, 301 King St. ington St. Information: www.alexandriava.gov Reservations required, tickets cost $15 Learn how and why the people of the Information: 703-461-6992 Information: 703-799-8229, wmpmu- per person, $10 for students. Advanced Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Celtic [email protected] or www.wmpmusic.org MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL A registration recommended. worlds adorned themselves in a lecture festival to celebrate the diversity of life Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. by historian Lauren Hammersen. Now to September 26 in Alexandria, the region’s past and Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Discover how ornamentation and deco- SEE calendar | 14 opportunities for the future. The event 134 N. Royal St. BASEBALL BOAT TO NATION- will feature food and beverage sales, Information: 703.746.4242 or gads- ALS PARK Take a Potomac Riverboat children’s games, face painting, vendors [email protected] Co. ferry across the Potomac River to and musical performances. catch the Washington Nationals at 80 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. September 15 percent of home games. Tickets are $15 Location: Four Mile Run Park Commu- one way or $25 for a round trip. nity Building, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST Time: Various Information: 703-746-5465 AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first of Location: Alexandria Marina, 1 Cam- two sessions in which people can learn eron St. FAMILY DIG DAY Help city archae- how to give initial help to someone show- The Premier Information: 703-684-0580 or www. ologists and students from the George ing signs of a mental illness or mental baseballboat.com Washington University field school health crisis. Registration is free, with dINING & screen excavate soil from a real dig on space limited to 20 per class. September 11 the grounds of the George Washington Time: 1 to 5 p.m. sPECIAL Masonic National Memorial. Tickets cost Location: Dept. of Community and CITYWIDE MOMENTS OF SI- $5 per person, reservations required. Health Services, 4480 King St. EvEnt vEnuE LENCE In remembrance of the terrorist Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. attacks on the United States on Septem- 9/18 ber 11, 2001, four citywide moments of silence will be held to correspond with the times of the four plane impacts. A NIGHT AT THE Time: 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. CARLYLE CLUB and 10:03 a.m. WITH AdRIAN dUKE Location: Citywide Information: www.alexandriava.gov Thursday at 7:30pm Tickets $15 September 12 GENTLEMAN DISTILLER: WHIS- 9/19 KEY TASTING & DINNER Learn more about George Washington’s role as “Distiller in Chief.” The evening begins dOC sCANTLIN ANd with a reception at the Distillery & Grist- WE KNOW YOU’RE BETTER THAN A HIs IMPERIAL PALMs mill, where guests will get a first-hand ORCHEsTRA look at how whiskey was produced in Washington’s time, and then it continues GENERIC FITNESS ROUTINE Friday at 8pm on the estate with a brief talk by Mount Tickets $35 Vernon’s resident distiller, followed by a Limited Time Offer tasting and dinner at the Mount Vernon 9/20 Inn. Tickets are $125 per person. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 3 Sessions THE FABULOUs Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. HUBCAPs Information: 703-780-2000, info@ mountvernon.org or www.mountvernon. $99 Saturday at 8pm org. New clients only. May not be combined with any other Tickets $25 September 13-14 offers or discounts. Expires 9/26/14. ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The 12th annual outdoor arts for tickets & info visit festival features art exhibitors along King Alexandria he arlyle lub com Street as well as local food vendors. 300 N Washington St, Suite 106 t c c . Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 703-548-8899 Location: King Street from Union to CALL TODAY: 703.683.0777 411 John Carlyle St. Washington streets fitnesstogether.com/alexandria Information: 561-746-6615 or info@ Alexandria, VA artfestival.com 14 | september 11, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Q&A with one for a while and then forming or in the audience? comes right down to it, which more rowdy of a show. … I switch it up because people What makes a good show? is a lucky thing. I make a ri- just love being at The Birch- FROM | 12 do actually get kind of pissy diculous amount of money to mere. I like everybody who do a solo show then no [I when they don’t get to hear Once again, just being re- do something I love, for sure. works there and they’re really don’t put together a] set list. the same songs that they want laxed on stage. Some nights good people. It makes it an to hear. With most of the re- you’ll feel a little off and not Is there anything you easy place to do a show. How does the set list come cord in the set list … [and] hit all your points well. But I wanted to say to the folks about? Is it done out well we’ve only done three shows, think that it’s really just about in Alexandria or the people Justin Townes Earle with in advance or put together [we’re not going] to throw state of mind. I think if you who are going to come to American Aquarium depending on how you feel any curve balls at people re- don’t enjoy this as a living, I The Birchmere before I let 7:30 p.m., September 16 and that day or that hour? ally early. think it’s crazy. It’s just one you go? 17, The Birchmere, 3701 of those things. It does take a Mount Vernon Ave. $29.95 I’ve [put] the set lists to- What is a good show for certain kind of person. I love Well, the set is good. It’s defi- www.birchmere.com; gether, but usually we work you, whether you’re per- every aspect of this when it nitely going to be a little bit www.justintownesearle.com calendar Sportsman’s Club for high school foot- September 17 September 18 colonial-attired artisans demonstrat- ball coaches ahead of the new season. ing 18th-century crafts and selling FROM | 13 Time: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST NVSO TABLE TENNIS COMPE- traditional wares. Guests can also play meeting AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The sec- TITION The Northern Virginia Senior cricket throughout the weekend, while September 16 Location: Old Dominion Boat Club, 1 ond of two sessions in which people can Olympics are held from September other entertainment includes music, King St. learn how to give initial help to someone 13-24, with several events held in Alex- fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL Information: alexandriasportsman- showing signs of a mental illness or andria. Admission is free. and magic shows, plus hearty specialty food for sale. FOOTBALL COACHES NIGHT The [email protected] or www.alexandriava- mental health crisis. Registration is free, Time: 9 a.m. Time: annual meeting hosted by the Alexandria sports.org with space limited to 20 per class. Location: Charles Houston Recreation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Center, 901 Wythe St. Location: Mount Vernon: George Wash- Location: Dept. of Community and Information: 703-228-4721, ington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Health Services, 4480 King St. [email protected] or www.nvso.us Vernon Memorial Highway Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. Information: 703-780-2000, info@ [email protected] or www. September 19 mountvernon.org or www.mountvernon. alexandriava.gov/dchs org FREE MOVIE NIGHT A free screen- NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH ing of The Lego Movie, with complimen- September 20 CELEBRATION Celebrate the 25th tary popcorn and water provided. anniversary of National Recovery Month Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. NVSO WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL at a family celebration and outdoor bar- Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John COMPETITION The Northern Virginia becue with food, music, a moon bounce, Carlyle St. Senior Olympics are held from Septem- snow cones, popcorn and a variety of Information: 202-835-1037 ber 13-24, with several events held in speakers. Alexandria. Admission is free. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. September 20-21 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Location: Charles Houston Recreation St. COLONIAL MARKET AND FAIR Center, 901 Wythe St. Information: [email protected] The annual Colonial Market & Fair Information: 703-228-4721, at Mount Vernon features dozens of [email protected] or www.nvso.us September 17,

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Alexandria Planning Commission gets back to business

Planning commissioners 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. voted unanimously earlier this Fans of local farmer’s mar- month in favor of letting The kets likewise got a boost from Worx by Maia fitness studio the commission, as the body move from its current loca- backed a plan to allow the tion in Landmark Mall to an markets in areas zoned as high industrial space at 5402 Eisen- density. hower Ave. Alexandria already is home According to the studio’s to a bustling farmer’s market application, the school would scene, with the Arlandria, Del offer group fitness classes and Ray and Old Town neighbor- one-on-one training sessions. hoods regularly hosting local It also would host the occa- vendors. The change is aimed sional charity event. at offering residents in more Planning commissioners thickly settled communities also unanimously approved better access to farmer’s mar- letting European Martial Arts, kets, particularly neighbor- located at 5428 Eisenhower hoods where access to super- Ave., extend its daily hours markets and grocery stores is of operation to between limited.

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[email protected] 16 | september 11, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES GET OUT OF TOWN Soak up a bit of Chesapeake culture History, food, architecture fascinating look at modern-day the perfect place for reading or for picking and cleaning for dining and casual fare. Try The and shopping — boat restoration and the build- watching passing traffic from five generations. To arrange High Spot Gastropub on High a trip to Cambridge ing of traditional wooden bay an expansive front porch. Jim a tour of the plant, visit www. Street where executive chef offers a bit of everything craft, is right around the corner. and Marianne Benson and their jmclayton.com. Patrick Fanning lures guests in Follow the cobblestoned adorable pooch Max (rescued Behind the old single-story with his elegant twist on classic By Jordan Wright High Street toward the by the couple while Jim Ben- brick building you will find American dishes using locally Choptank River and along the son was stationed in Cuba with local artist Michael Rosato’s caught fish and farm-sourced In an area where watermen, way there are plenty of stately the Foreign Service), are the hyper-realistic mural. Painted ingredients. A few of his head- their history and culture have 18th and 19th century homes to gracious innkeepers. They will on the side of an old caboose, it over-heels creations are zin- customarily been the prime sub- admire. A few are meticulously gladly share their stories and depicts life along the river. fandel braised beef cheeks and ject of literary interest, it was restored while others await a describe the history of the for- After continuing along High blue crab hash, conch chow- “Chesapeake” author James fresh coat of paint and perhaps mer sea captain’s home. Street, stop in at Christ Episco- der with a splash of Gosling’s Michener who noted the archi- new shutters to be brought back A five-minute stroll towards pal Church and Cemetery, the Rum, and oyster pot pie. tecture of Cambridge’s High to their past splendor. the waterfront will take you to burial place of four Maryland Continuing on High Street Street. He referred to its splen- A stone’s throw from the picturesque boat docks and the governors. Though the church we pass scores of restored his- dors as “one of the most beauti- river, you will find the Cam- replica Choptank Lighthouse, a was built in 1883, the lovely toric buildings, one of which ful streets in America.” bridge House Bed and Break- six-sided screw-pile lighthouse parish in which it is located houses the Dorchester Center It’s no wonder then that fast. Built in 1847 in the Queen that contains a small museum dates back to 1692. for the Arts. The 17,000-square- High Street is where we began Anne style of architecture, the focused on the region’s nautical Cambridge recently expe- foot space is home to state-of- our adventure. manor boasts six large guest history. rienced an exciting culinary the-art classrooms, galleries, an Start in the center of the rooms with private baths. Mine On my way back to town, renaissance, a rebirth that Maryland town with a visit to was on the second floor and I dropped in on Joe Clayton, brought in both chef-helmed SEE travel | 17 the Richardson Maritime Mu- boasted a private porch over- great-great grandson of Cap- seum where a wealth of artifacts looking a lily pond. tain Johnnie, founder of the and expertly crafted replicas of The elegant home is fur- J.M. Clayton Seafood Com- historic ships are on display. Ru- nished in the style of the pe- pany where crabbers have ark Boatworks, which affords a riod. Wicker chairs provide been bringing their harvests

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ferguson and share what they know — and later conclude — with the FROM | 6 public, Garrett said. ers weighing federal programs The discontent in Ferguson that funnel military equipment exposed another, more underly- to local police agencies. While ing problem: a serious divide officials with the Alexandria between the police force and Police Department declined to residents, he said. Unless that discuss the situation in Ferguson disconnect is tackled head on, at all — “It would be inappropri- in Ferguson and elsewhere, we ate for us to comment on other can expect to see unrest flare up agencies’ investigations because again, Garrett argued. we are not privy to the details He pointed to past incidents of the case,” said spokeswoman of rioting in Los Angeles and Crystal Nosal — University of New York City as examples. Virginia law professor Brandon “If you have a minority com- Photos/jordan wright Garrett identified several im- munity that feels like they’re Every visit to the Eastern Shore must include a feast of steamed blue crabs (left), but if you are in the mood for an exceptional, locally-brewed beer, be sure to stop by Reale Revival (right). Dorchester County, mediate lessons for local law being ignored or harassed, Md., native J.T. Merryweather teamed up with friend Chris Brohawn to launch the brewery. enforcement officials. then a particular shooting can Like Chapman, Garrett become a flashpoint,” Garrett travel juices, smoothies, sandwiches Luckily for them, their pal- stressed communication and said. “It is usually not just about and wraps and a well curated ates matched their enthusiasm. FROM | 16 transparency. one incident. It’s usually about selection of health foods. An- They have been producing ex- “The public knows that a history of behavior.” artisans’ gift shop and a large other can’t-miss is A Few of ceptional artisanal beers from something happened; they Community policing, an ap- performing arts stage. My Favorite Things, a gour- the very start. On a hot day, know that something has gone proach authorities in Alexan- A few days before my arriv- met gift and wine bar. Here, the Mine Layer Saison, an wrong,” he said. “Whether the dria have embraced, is one solu- al, Elliott’s Baking Co. opened samples are poured by a som- unfiltered summer beer in the force turns out to have been tion Garrett suggested. Another in one of these beautifully melier while you nosh on de- Belgian farmhouse style, pairs justified or not, it’s never some- would be creating resident-led restored turn-of-the-century licious cheeses, spreads and well with sushi and fish tacos thing the police are supposed to boards to oversee police activ- buildings. Owner and long- charcuterie. They are one of from their extensive small do. … Even if the police officer ity and investigate complaints. time resident Bernie Elliott many spots in town to catch bites menu. didn’t use excessive force, there “It is a serious problem hired French culinary school live music at night. What’s the must-have meal may have been something they when the police shoot some- grad Aaron Powley, whose Stop in Reale Revival, on the Eastern Shore? A mess could have done to prevent it.” one and it’s even more serious repertoire includes tradition- known by locals as RAR, of steamed blue crabs drowned In the event of a police- when there is a breakdown in ally made brioche, croissants, where industrial chic domi- involved fatality, department trust with the community,” sumptuous Gallic pastries and nates the quirky, cool decor. SEE travel | 19 officials must act transparently Garrett said. hearty artisanal breads. Many The brewery, bar and lounge local restaurants feature Pow- was launched by Dorchester ley’s breads and rolls. County natives Chris Brohawn Look around to find trendy and J. T. Merryweather, who boutiques and specialty stores quit their day jobs to make like Squoze, a small grab-and- beer — every armchair beer go spot for freshly made green drinker’s fantasy.

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Our View Closure is in sight following Severance murder indictments Opinion

Nothing rattles a community as much as unsolved vio- lent crimes. Moreover, if those crimes happen to be seem- “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” ingly random murders, committed across a swath of neigh- - Thomas Jefferson borhoods around midday, nerves give way to terror. Such was the case earlier this year when music teacher Ruthanne Lodato was murdered in her house in the North Ridge neighborhood, just months after transit expert Ronald Kirby was similarly killed in his nearby Rosemont home. Suddenly, with the knowledge that at least one mur- derer was on the loose, daily routines were discarded. Par- ents fearfully kept their children indoors, strangers were regarded warily and what normally would be innocuous knocks on the front door left people anxious in their own homes. A description provided by a wounded caretaker at the Lodato residence resulted in the now familiar sketch of a bearded, older white man. While dozens of middle-aged Alexandria men with facial hair felt suspicious eyes on them for a while, the sketch was crucial in generating tips, which eventually led police to Charles Severance. Severance, a former fringe mayoral candidate, was in- dicted Monday by an Alexandria grand jury on three mur- der counts. He is charged with the murders of Lodato and Kirby, as well as the decade-plus old unsolved murder of Nancy Dunning, who also was killed in her home around midday. Severance is being held in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on unrelated gun charges. He was ap- prehended in a West Virginia motel after seeking asylum at the Russian Embassy in Washington. It bears repeat- Your Views ing that Severance, like any other person who is arrested on criminal charges in the U.S., is innocent until proven guilty. Still, Alexandria police are to be commended for the Setting the record straight on bike way they handled this case — and for nearly keeping the investigation into Dunning’s murder open for nearly 11 lanes along Prince and Cameron streets long years. Her death brought anguish to Dunning’s neigh- borhood; friends and neighbors have held a candlelight To the editor: from the waterfront to the conducted prior to any de- vigil every year on the anniversary of her passing. The Derrick Perkins’ recent King Street Metro station. cision on the project design Severance indictment is one significant step toward clo- article (“Prince and Cameron Studies have shown that or implementation. City of- sure for those people, as well as Dunning’s family. streets eyed for bike lanes,” where bike lanes and simi- ficials continue to focus on For months, Alexandria police have been carefully August 14) generated several lar on-street facilities exist, safety for all street users, building a case against Severance, and their evidence was letters to the editor that were cyclists are less likely to ensuring all modes have ac- sufficient to persuade a grand jury to hand down indict- published on August 28. ride on sidewalks. This in- cess to safe streets, paths and ments on one first-degree murder and two capital murder While we at City Hall appre- creases pedestrian safety on trails throughout Alexandria. charges. Police announced earlier this year that the bullets ciate the comments, I would those streets. This project not We will continue to work used in the three murders could be linked, though a murder like to ensure that readers only creates a safer route for with the community on these weapon has not been recovered. have accurate information. cyclists, but also safer side- important projects. The Severance trial promises to hold Alexandria resi- First, the proposal does walks for pedestrians and dents in its thrall until a verdict, one way or the other, is not remove any parking more predictability for all - Yon Lambert, AICP reached. While we have breathed a collective sigh of relief along Cameron or Prince modes of travel on the road- Acting director, Alexandria at the arrest and indictment of a suspect, Yogi Berra’s old streets. Second, the goal of way. Department of Transporta- adage still rings true: It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. this project is to provide a It also is important to note tion and Environmental safe, on-street bicycle route that public outreach will be Services WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 11, 2014 | 21 Motorists break the law as often as cyclists Alexandria in ACTion To the editor: and failing to signal their turns, with John Porter B. Marquis of Alexandria all at a similar rate to reckless bi- suggests in an August 7 letter cycling. to the editor (“We must stop the This irrational focus on cy- ‘cycling anarchy’”) that, because clists suggests to me that the real of the stated “observations from problem for Marquis, columnist What’s your impact? a recent weekend ... [s]omething Courtland Milloy of The Wash- has to be done about this cycling ington Post and others who share Thirteen years ago sion to help children af- Alexandria Community anarchy.” similar sentiments is an aversion today, our lives changed fected by any type of Trust, now ACT for Alex- Ignoring for a moment the to change and a belief that some dramatically. Like me, disaster. The FealGood andria, came into being. extreme language used by Mar- have more rights to public space I’m sure you remember Foundation was created Now in its 10th year, quis, the letter is noteworthy than others. exactly where you were to ease the financial bur- ACT has distributed for its tunnel vision. Nowhere 2014 is here. Join us. The wa- and what you were do- den of medical care and more than $8 million in does it mention that on any “re- ter’s fine. ing as we watched events educate the public about grants through its donor cent weekend” on Union Street, unfold in New York and the issues 9/11 responders advised and community you can observe a comparable - Andy Bakker Washington on Septem- face to this day. VOICES funds to deserving non- amount of motorists speeding Alexandria ber 11, 2001. Like many was founded to promote profits throughout the city other events of this mag- public policy reform in re- and beyond. In addition, nitude, that day will stay lation to terriorism. the support of local non- with us for the rest of our The events of 9/11 profits through various Don’t blame the developers lives. were the impetus for the leadership opportunities While the tragedy hit creation of ACT for Alex- and one-day fundrais- for bad development very close to home for all andria, which was found- ing events, like Sprin- of us in this area, it cer- ed after Norma Steuerle, g2ACTion, have made To the editor: hotel design by Carr City Centers. tainly was more traumatic a local clinical psycholo- an important difference. You know Old Town is in trou- The real problem is that the sitting for those who lost a loved gist, tragically died at the Norma certainly would be ble when an army guy is forced city council, the first to be elected one, friend or co-worker. Pentagon. In addition to pleased. into using a naval analogy (“Don’t after switching the election to Today is most assuredly her daily work, Steuerle As we remember that let developers and city staff low November, has overruled its ap- a time to remember and was deeply involved in tragic day 13 years ago, ball us on the waterfront,” July 31). pointed boards, commissions and reflect on the tragedy and the community. She pre- take time to reflect on EYA is not strategically “set- task forces. sadness of that day and ferred volunteering when those who lost their lives ting the anchor” by offering its Carr’s representative flat-out those who lost their lives. it went directly to getting and their loved ones. At avant garde design for Robinson dared the board of architectural While difficult to something done. She the same time, I encourage Terminal South as Bob Wood review to reject the design if they imagine at the time, one served in various capaci- you to remember how you contends in his letter to the edi- didn’t like it, as they would then always hopes for good to ties through her church, felt then and that sense of tor. EYA, as developers go, is just appeal to city council. So the come from bad. In many Blessed Sacrament, and being drawn more closely relatively upfront and had imple- board reluctantly allowed it to ways, the tragedy of Sep- also at T.C. Williams. to your family, friends and mented projects like Old Town pass, obviously fearing not being tember 11 inspired many Soon after her death, neighbors. I hope you can Commons and the Oronoco with reappointed after next year’s elec- positive responses. We her family and many capture and hold onto that broad acceptance from those in tion if it nixed something clearly all were seemingly bound prominent members of feeling for the next year the neighborhood. desired by city council. more closely together as the community got to- and let it show not only Instead, EYA is laying its cards The developers will negoti- people and as a country. gether to determine how in your relationships with on the table face-up, telling folks ate over details, but beyond a I believe we all realized her dedication best could those close to you but in what the company actually wants, point they will not agree to some- how precious and precari- be remembered. This your caring and concern whether or not this design will thing insufficiently profitable. ous life is: We held our group later met with other for others less fortunate prove acceptable. The trump card they hold is not loved ones a bit closer and caring and talented people in the community. I then Focusing on EYA allows the the “anchor” Wood describes. talked and laughed with who also were seeking ask that you turn that feel- real culprit for blame, City Hall, As with the Carr hotel, they will our friends more than in creative ways to contrib- ing into action by working too easily off the hook. The fact threaten to give Old Town resi- the past. ute to the community. As with the local nonprofit that the staff report praises EYA’s dents exactly what they want and It also was a time that they connected, things that best addresses the design signals that the folks to nix the project. inspired many to make began to happen. After issue most important to whom staff answers on city coun- That would mean City Hall life better for others. An many meetings and much you. cil like, and may have encour- would not get the waterfront de- organization called Tues- thought, it was determined Together we can make aged, this kind of design. velopment it wants. Rather than day’s Child formed with that the creation of a local a difference. The real heroes here are the risk the developer pulling out, the original goal of sup- foundation that could le- members of the board of architec- City Hall accedes to the devel- porting children directly verage donations to help The writer is the presi- tural review, who publicly called oper’s bottom line. affected by 9/11. They the broader community dent and CEO of ACT out EYA’s design as wretchedly have expanded their mis- was the answer. Thus, the for Alexandria. out-of-place and went as far as - Dino Drudi they thought they could to fix the Alexandria 22 | september 11, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

OUT OF THE ATTIC From the web In response to “Stopping Denise Dunbar Forming one of Alexandria’s most Publisher for stop signs will end [email protected] iconic parkways the criticism of cyclists,” Derrick Perkins September 4: Editor-in-Chief ast week’s column described the [email protected] centuries-long isolation of the area at the mouth of Great Hunt- Angus writes: Kristen Essex L The holier than thou rhetoric here is ing Creek, where the tributary met the Po- Associate Publisher just silly. Many people break the law. [email protected] tomac River. Until 1930, the creek formed a large bay Sometimes the law is enforced [and] Patrice V. Culligan at the edge of the Potomac. It was bridged sometimes it is not. Police set the pri- Publisher Emeritus by a narrow causeway first established in orities on where to enforce it based on [email protected] 1809 to link Alexandria with the vast agri- a mix of public safety and what is lu- cultural lands of Fairfax County and Rich- crative for the city… EDITORIAL mond to the south and the rail trestle of the From a public safety point of view, Erich Wagner Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon photo/City of Alexandria ranking the hazard posed to others Reporter & Photographer Electric Railway just to the east. by jaywalking pedestrians, stop sign [email protected] However, in planning for the George adjacent to the Belle Haven Country Club. blowing cyclists and speeding drivers Chris Teale Washington birthday bicentennial in 1932, While scenic, the causeway had some un- is easy (and I am all three of those as Calendar & Copy Editor major changes were in store for the area foreseen consequences, including restrict- are most of my fellow readers). Physi- [email protected] as the long-delayed construction of a four- ing the natural flushing of the creek and cally, the greater your momentum and lane commemorative parkway to Mount backing up the winding Cameron Run to kinetic energy, the greater the damage ADVERTISING Vernon finally began. After consideration the west, causing serious flooding during you can do to someone else. Kristen Essex of two major routes through Fairfax County periods of heavy rainfall. Anecdotally, in the cases I know of Director of Sales — one directly along the riverbank and an- The situation was tolerated for several where either cars or cyclists blew stop & Marketing other along a ridge about a mile to the west decades in what was still a rural area along signs leading to collisions — and re- [email protected] — the riverfront route was selected. the creek. But, by 1960, the construction of gardless of … who was at fault — the Patrice V. Culligan To avoid the destruction of wharfs and the Washington Circumferential Highway cyclist got creamed and the driver was [email protected] industries along Alexandria’s waterfront, and the Jones Point Bridge — later re- uninjured. There are certainly a few named the Capital Beltway and the Wood- Marty DeVine the project used the existing Washington exceptions. row Wilson Bridge respectively — filled in [email protected] Street. Parkway extensions connected that Notwithstanding the letter of the roadway with Washington to the north and huge swaths of the former bay area to sup- Margaret Stevens laws of man, the laws of physics dic- Mount Vernon to the south. The dead-end port elevated ramps to U.S. Route 1. tate that pedestrians and cyclists take [email protected] Thus, as documented by this photo- termination of Washington Street at Hunt- their lives into their own hands when Pat Booth graph taken around1962 during construc- ing Creek was finally eliminated by using they disregard traffic rules. When driv- Office/Classified Manager tion of the Beltway, within a period of the railway’s old route, which then pro- ers disregard the same laws, they take [email protected] three decades a large open bay was reduced ceeded eight miles south to the first presi- other people’s lives into their hands. largely to a clogged, silt-laden marshland. Graphic Design dent’s estate and ended in a large traffic To set these behaviors as equivalent circle that previously was used to reverse Ultimately, the flooding required a massive is simply inane, and betrays a puerile Ashleigh Carter the direction of southbound trains. investment to straighten and widen Cam- sense of fairness that neglects com- Art Director However, rather than deciding to reuse eron Run, moving water through concrete [email protected] mon sense. the old train trestle structure, National Park culverts to a passage into the Potomac. Contributors Service officials opted for a stone bridge Jim McElhatton, across a small section of Hunting Creek Out of the Attic is provided Justin Shilad, Laura Sikes, that continued southward via a causeway by the Office of Historic Alexandria. Susan Hale Thomas, Jordan Wright

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Nixon and John Loecke — a well, you want to buy in. But “The bed is such important trip to the Cotswolds of south- what if you want things a bit real estate, but it’s so often central England translated to more eclectic? There are no overlooked,” says Nixon. “It engaging florals for their just- rules about mixing brands and really can have an impact on launched bedding collection patterns, just a few guidelines a space. Plus, you spend so for HSN (aka the Home Shop- for getting a coordinated look. much of your time there. Why ping Network). (Check out Crate and Barrel’s not make it magic? Fall asleep “We were driving through interactive mix-and-match de- to fabulous ... wake up to won- hedgerows the first day and we sign tool.) derful.” pulled over by the side of the road and had a picnic,” says Nixon. “There were cornflow- ers and phlox, Queen Anne’s lace and hollyhocks.” With his sketchbook always near, John Photo/Barclay Butera began to capture the moment: Superb styling in the bedroom takes a well-integrated effort of balanc- “a sunny afternoon, flowers ing furniture and bedding. Here, Barclay Butera shows off his Ocean moving in the breeze, a strong Reef collection, in a white-and-blue scheme with pops of red without a trace of cliche. Pillows stand out against a white upholstered bed, graphic opportunity, colors which is balanced with a red-and-white small houndstooth pattern. from the garden, bringing the The red also pops as night tables and in patterned pillows on the bed. outdoors in.” From the garden gate-like design on the lamps to the paisley duvet to And though romantic, the interesting striping that combines solids and broken lines, it’s a re- patterns have a modern edge, freshing look. Shams run around $200; Sag Harbor duvet cover starts at $527; anchor block printed pillow is $152. such as beds of roses on aw- ning stripes with mega rick- What often captures our amazing companion to white rack-like details and colorful attention as we’re trolling sheets. A perfect-for-fall print zigzags, every bit a reflection the bedding aisles in depart- at Pottery Barn teams autum- of Madcap style. ment stores or checking out nal hues of burnt orange and For West Coast-based Bar- sheet possibilities online is the golden caramel with white clay Butera, pattern on pattern crispness of design as well as highlights in a large-scale or- has become a signature — and the artful teaming of colors. ganic pattern on a gray ground in the bedroom, it’s especially Sometimes it’s the simplest — a fetching combination. dynamic. Here’s how a favor- pairing of white with bright: Putting patterns together ite coastal theme plays out: aqua, coral, yellow, indigo or lifts the design to another lev- with blue and white, for sure, black, for example. This can el. An appealing modern com- but accented strategically with be dramatic in large-scale pat- bination is a check in luscious red for great effect. The magic terns or more toned down with citron from Marimekko at is in the mix — a rich deep smaller motifs — and all, of Crate and Barrel, shown with blue paisley for the duvet; course, beautifully play off of a very open citron-on-white Angel, Age 7 Peyton, Age 6 Elizabeth, Age 7 striped shams with matching crisp white. design of trees for shams and Visit our booth this Saturday and Black and white is a par- duvet cover. draperies; solid blue oversized Sunday, September 13th and 14th at the pillows with white borders; a ticularly strong and perenni- A popular pairing of gray bold white on red print for ac- ally popular combination — it and mustard makes a bed- cent pillows; and a graphic an- suits stripes, geometric pat- ding collection from Jonathan King Street Art Festival! terns and toiles, and beauti- Adler pop — especially when chor in red on white with red Bring the kids for a chance to enter piped border and a small red fully takes on almost any color the dominantly mustard shams our drawing contest and be featured in our paper. houndstooth fabric on a bench for punctuation — whether it’s and solid-color pillows are in front of the bed. a flange border on a pillow or part of the mix. We hope to see you there! In other collections, Butera a solid hue contrast. The solid Even prints in two different might introduce on-trend fin- can either be subdued, like a colors can coexist handsome- ishing touches from acces- pale pink, or electric, like an ly. At Serena & Lily, big blue sories or upholstery details, apple green. and white block print live with We’ll be located halfway up the block in front of Market Square including nailheads or appli- But even a pattern with a smallish coral and white pat- on the north side between Fairfax and Royal streets. qued trims. a whisper of white can be an tern. Blue-and-white awning 26 | september 11, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

36 Mexican-American 37 Pigeon-___ Obituaries 38 Observant one 39 “That is,” in Latin 40 Relinquish formally 41 Apt anagram of “vile” Joyce Taylor 42 People of Rwanda and Burundi 44 Unsettled 46 Temperature extreme 48 Partner of long. 50 “It’s all good” 56 ___ polloi (common people) 58 Telegraph bit 59 Snooty behavior 60 States of extreme confusion 62 Elderly 64 Mine carrier 66 Japanese city on Honshu 67 Covered with water 68 Horizontal board (var.) 69 Brass wind instrument 70 Red ___ (cinnamon candies) On August 28th, Joyce Tay- 71 Oxford teacher 73 Ogles lor of Woodbridge, Va., was 74 Heche or Hathaway called home by Our Lord. 75 Legendary linebacker Lewis She was preceded in death by 78 Hired hoodlum her husband, Robert Taylor, 80 “Josie and the ___” and survived by her children,

Words Weekly 84 Prepares for the printer 85 Basketmaker’s willow Elizabeth, Amy, Sam and 89 Boxer Griffith or author Zola Robin and sons-in-law Tom 90 Lease signers Williams and Sam Camp- 92 Language of west-central 77 “Long ___ (and Far Away)” 10 Capital of Australia India bell. She is survived by five ACROSS 79 Softly hit single 11 Under-bridge dweller of 94 Loudly lamented grandchildren and nine great- 1 Pilgrim’s destination 81 Talking avian myth 98 One of the senses grandchildren. 6 Folk singer Guthrie 82 Served perfectly on a court 12 Very plentiful 99 Throat infection 10 PC key below Shift 83 Identifiable catchphrase 13 Summer zodiac sign 100 Haberdashery item 14 Story 86 Certain African tribe 14 Scout’s pursuit 101 Middays 18 Gift getters member 15 Devotee 102 Exalt to the heavens 19 Stash spot in “It’s a Mad, 87 Declare untrue 16 Tall and skinny 103 Hazzard County lawman RAYMOND F. BERGSTROM, Mad, Mad, Mad World” 88 It can be deadly or mortal 17 Fractions of joules 104 Nero’s robe of Alexandria, August 28, 2014 20 Singer India.___ 89 Environmental community 18 Certain party org. 105 Not exactly stimulating 21 Off in the distance 91 Be absorbed gradually 23 Martial arts expert Bruce 106 Tangelo fruit 22 What a cad is 93 Gene of films 25 Nose-offending stimuli 108 Count ending? JOHN C. “JACK” BURNS 24 “You’d better believe it!” 95 Berth places 29 Met solos 110 Mummy’s three? (82), of Alexandria, August 25, 26 Animator’s transparency 96 ___ Diego 32 Area of uncertainty 112 Cry of amazement 27 Full of beef fat 97 Beneficiary of a will 33 Boy Scout tie 113 Sue Grafton’s “___ 2014 28 Hollywood legend Clark 98 Tiny 34 Cuckoo’s cousin for Lawless” 30 Knocks flat 99 Synthetic rubber IRIS MINSON D’ARI (89), of 31 Leaves bare component Alexandria, September 1, 2014 33 French philosopher Georges 103 Lucy’s landlord of classic TV Last Week’s 34 Morrison or Tennille 105 Iraq seaport 35 Refinery shipment 106 City in New York Solution: ANNE BOLTZ 36 One of TV’s Huxtables 107 “Blastoff” precursor HOWDERSHELL (86), of 37 Rich Italian ice cream 109 You alone 40 Sidewalk material 111 Not a big deal Alexandria, September 1, 2014 43 Very funny 114 Shrek was one 45 Say “yes,” tacitly 115 “Simpsons” creator LINDSAY KOSYJANA, 46 Units of money in Bulgaria Groening formerly of Alexandria, August 47 Spring bloom 116 Enameled lacquerware 49 Less hazardous 117 Contemplates 30 50 Thurmond of NBA fame 118 Golf “trap” substance 51 Viking deity 119 Cows and sows, e.g. SUSAN J. LUCAS, of 52 Pile up, as firewood 120 USS Constitution, e.g. Alexandria, September 5, 2014 53 Govt. health watchdog 121 Oscar winner Spacek 54 Some Wordsworth works 55 ___ corgi DOWN GROVER C. PAYNE JR., 57 Is on hold 1 Sounded like a cow formerly of Alexandria 61 Companion 2 “A Wrinkle in Time” author Madeleine L’___ 63 Novelist Pierre 3 Middle grade 65 Worst possible party MARGARET GAY SULLIVAN turnout 4 Official rebuke (77), of Alexandria, August 30 66 Source of caffeine 5 4.0 earners 67 Liaison 6 Helps a perpetrator 70 Warm alcoholic drink 7 Frost-laden 72 Gloomy, to poets 8 JFK alternative in NYC 76 What road signs do 9 Major soccer mistake WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 11, 2014 | 27 Classifieds

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