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Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 44 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper November 4, 2010 Democrats Defiant Moran heads into second decade castigating the “politics of fear.”

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/Gazette Packet Moran is already eager to take on the new Republican leadership. His victory speech Tuesday night at the Westin Arlington Gateway repeatedly castigated what he U.S. Rep. Jim Moran is called “the politics of fear” at work embraced by his daugh- The T.C. Williams football team played a home game under “Friday Night Lights” in the Republican Party. He said ter Mary after announc- last week. See game coverage, page 34. Democrats should have no regrets ing victory in the 2010 over what he considers the accom- congressional race. plishments of the last two years. Oh, What a Sight Under the Lights “A majority of the Republicans help us, and now that they are elected tonight are closely aligned elected they will spend their time or the first time in his with the so-called Tea Party,” proving it.” tory, the T.C. Williams Moran said. “They won with the Ffootball team played a contention that government can’t See Moran, Page 8 home game under “Friday Night Lights” Oct. 29 at Parker-Gray Stadium. Former players, including Bittersweet Night members of the 1971 “Remem- ber the Titans” state champion- Area Republicans tives. ship team and 2004 alumni and “There is always a silver lining,” School board member NFL player Dean Muthadi, Murray said to supporters at T.C. class of 2004 alumni Arthur Peabody and Super- savor national joined city officials and fans of Bailey’s Sports Grille in Arlington, and NFL player Dean intendent of Schools Dr. gains. which served as his election night See Historic, Page 18 Muthadi and John Porter. Morton Sherman. headquarters. “Sometimes you lose some battles but win some By Jeanne Theismann wars and if you look at what’s go- Gazette Packet ing on around the country, it’s ter- Photos by rific for the United States of t was a bittersweet night for America and terrific for Republi- INorthern Virginia Republi- cans.” cans as 8th District congres- Jeanne Theism Moran retained his seat with 61 sional candidate Patrick Murray percent of the vote, while Murray lost his bid to replace Democratic won 37 percent and Green Party incumbent Jim Moran while across candidate Ron Fisher 1.4 percent. the nation the party picked up at Alexandria saw a nearly 50 per least 66 seats and regained con-

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This is the first in a three-part series about decisions made by Alexandria Public Schools Superintendent Morton Alexandria Superintendent Morton Sherman is at “Once we discovered it, we did not look further. We just handed Sherman during his first two years as superintendent. Two the center of this fiscal and educational controversy. it over to the police.” months, dozens of interviews and 774 pages of documents The year before Sherman took the reins at the Al- On Sunday, school officials summoned the headmaster to a acquired via Freedom of Information requests revealed details exandria City Public Schools, ACPS spent $379,000 meeting and asked for his resignation. Parents received an e-mail about upheaval in the central office and Sherman’s long-time use of outside consultants. on staff development. Spending began to grow after Monday afternoon that Harvey is no longer with the school. Ayers he arrived in 2008, and totaled $940,000 during the said the tightly knit community is disturbed by the events. But he By Paige Winfield Cunningham last school year. Consultants range from individuals added that he was pleased the whistleblower policy allowed ad- Gazette via Old Dominion Watchdog who have known Sherman for decades to larger firms ministrators to handle the situation swiftly. Alexandria Police De- from the northeast. partment spokesman Jody Donaldson confirmed investigators he Alexandria public school district has Ingrid Sanden, parent to a child who recently en- received a complaint nearly tripled the amount of money spent tered an ACPS elementary school, said she’s con- “It could lead to a criminal investigation,” said Donaldson. “But on consultants at a time it faces financial cerned that training could be overkill — especially at this point, no criminal charges have been filed.” T challenges. when it takes teachers away from time with students. But the issue isn’t just dollars and cents. Teachers “I don’t like it when they’re outside the classroom,” Lame Duck Fight say they are spending too much time away from their classrooms being lectured by high-price consultants. See Sherman, Page 30 The House of Representatives is about to change hands, but legislators will return to Capitol Hill for the final days of the 111th Congress for a lame-duck session. One of the items on the agenda for the waning days of the current Congress is the Defense Au- thorization Bill, which was filibustered in September when Demo- crats failed to rally the votes for a cloture motion ending debate. The filibuster received a lot of attention for failing to address the military’s controversial don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy for gays. But it also sidelined legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) that limits parking at a new Army building currently under construction on the West End. Members of Team Some have called the situation “don’t ask, don’t park.” X-T.R.E.M.E. ran Moran introduced the language limiting parking at the Wash- Sunday’s Marine ington Headquarters Service back in May, an effort to force Pen- Corps Marathon in tagon leaders to address traffic concerns created by adding 6,000 honor of Cpl. John new employees to an already clogged part of town. Senators Jim Michael Peck, who Webb (D-Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced Moran’s lost both arms and language into the Senate version of the bill, although the fate of legs in a roadside their language remains uncertain. At this point, senators on the bomb attack in Senate Armed Services Committee must agree to adopt the lan- Afghanistan in May. guage introduced by Webb and Warner. “It’s been frustrating to get support,” said Webb Tuesday night at a Democratic victory party in Arlington. “But we are working on it.” Photo by Jeanne Theismann/ A Special Debate Gazette Packet Who should shoulder the burden of the new Metro station at Potomac Yard? That’s a question at the center of a debate now emerging about a special tax district City Council members are considering in Potomac Greens. Marathon Yields Own Inspiration This week, signs began sprouting up in Alexandria bearing the Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon was the third Peck was at the finish line to greet the team, who message “Just Say No To Any Special Taxes.” The signs are the race at that distance for former City Councilman one by one placed their finishers medals around brainchild of a group known as Alexandria’s Citizens for Com- Justin Wilson, who ran the MCM two years ago his neck. mon Cents. Members are critical of a special tax district envi- and the New York Marathon in 2009. “When you see a sacrifice like this, it makes your sioned to pay for the new Metro station. Under the plan, people “I did better than expected,” said Wilson, who own accomplishment seem insignificant,” Wilson who own property closest to the station would pay more for its set a new personal best time of 3:19:48. “I’m in a said. construction. “This is an unfair way to conduct business or fund world of pain today but it was certainly a great Top Alexandria finishers were Kyle Hathaway, projects,” said Mark Anderson, spokesman for the group. “If race for me.” 28, who completed the course in 2:44:41, placing the public is going to use the Metro station, then the public should Wilson, who just missed qualifying for the Bos- him 46th among the 30,000 runners. Alexandria’s pay for it.” ton marathon, was buoyed by some of his fellow top female finisher was Maureen Carr, 29, who Councilman Paul Smedberg disagrees. He says special tax runners. came in at 3:05:41, 22nd in the women’s divi- districts have been used successfully in other jurisdictions to fund “I’m in awe seeing so many servicemen, par- sion. other regional projects, and he said it was a fiscally responsible ticularly the Marines, running for those who have In the 10K race, Tyler Miller, 24, led Alexandria way to raise the money without raising taxes across the board. been wounded or killed in action,” Wilson said. men, finishing in 37:00 and 13th place overall. The councilman said he was sympathetic to those who live in “It’s sobering and inspiring to run alongside them.” Kimberly McCoy-Singh, 30, came in at 46:01, 48th Potomac Greens, who feel they have been targeted for living near One such group was the Virginia-based Team in the women’s division. More than 1,200 run- a future Metro station. X-T.R.E.M.E., led by former Marine Sgt. Jeremy ners from Alexandria were represented in the two “We’re looking at different schemes,” said Smedberg. “I think Soles. Soles and four others were running for Cpl. races. there would be a way to increase taxes on commercial property John Michael Peck, who lost both arms and legs to reduce reliance on residential property taxpayers.” — Jeanne Theismann — Michael Lee Pope in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan in May. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 3 Halloween

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old, on two on legs or four or even on wheels, more than 5,000 people turned out for the 14th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade Oct. 24. Sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, the parade presented awards for Best Pet Costume, Best Decorated Business, Best Decorated Home and Best Decorated Stroller. Costumes for underprivileged kids will continue to be collected through Nov. 13 at the Caboose Café and A Show of Hands for distribution next year.

The East Alexandria Avenue Firetruck and crew driven by Paul McCarthy prepares for a ride down the Avenue. At Del Ray’s Annual Parade Photos by Louise Krafft/ Gazette

Aiden Bolte dressed this The 2010 Grand Marshall Jefferson year as a robot. Pirates galore … Houston student Ke’ Aira El Amin.

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Photo by Photo Cathy Virgenock and Cliff. Happy Howl-o-ween The Hotel Monaco held its annual Halloween Doggie Happy Hour and costume contest Oct. 28. The contest attracted more than 75 canines contending for best dressed pet and owner couple, most glamorous pooch and top overall costume. Donations were collected for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Lee Street resident Marty DeVine hands out Hallow- een treats to David and Jay Keirnan. Trick or Treat? South Lee Street in Old Town was the place to be Halloween night as residents closed down the street and opened their doors for what continues to be one of the area’s most popular spots for trick- or-treating. Homes were turned into haunted houses as hundreds of revelers of all ages enjoyed the Tamara and Andrew yearly celebration. Saltonstall join in the fun Photos by Jeanne Theismann/ at their annual Halloween Gazette Packet party on South Lee Street. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Fashion Show Raises $17,500 he Board of Lady Governors of T Inova Alexandria Hospital held their 29th annual fashion show luncheon and silent auction Oct. 29 at the Mark Center Hilton. Hospital staff acted as models, walking the runway in fashions from Lord and Tay- lor of Fair Oaks Mall. “I tried to get From left: Judy some advice from Doering, president of my daughter on the Board of Lady what I should do,” Managers, Maurice laughed Dr. Keith Wilson, director of Sterling, chief of car- surgical services at diovascular and Inova Alexandria interventional radi- hospital, Christine Inova community affairs execu- ology. “She told me Candio, Inova Alexan- tive Rachel Chieza, right, pre- to just relax and dria CEO, and Cynthia pares to walk the runway with have fun.” Puskar, first vice presi- help from Lancome makeup More than 375 dent of the board. artist Ruth Asfaw. people attended the event, which raised $17,500 for Inova Harlene Clayton, Alexandria Hospital Cathy Puskar, Mary Photos by Surgical Services. Jeanne Theismann Smirnow and Ellen Gazette Packet — Jeanne Wislon (standing) Theismann enjoy the luncheon.

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Alexandria Council Vice Chair Kerry Donley greets U.S. Rep. Jim Moran in the Westin Hotel. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran’s daughter, Mary, calls all of her family and the staff who went on vacation to work for the congressman and all the campaign staff to the stage for acknowledgement.

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Eighth Congressional District “We let the Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax Falls Church 71 precincts 52 precincts 27 precincts 6 precincts Tea Party JIM MORAN, DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT votes 25,147 39,806 48,571 2,745 define the percentage 63% 63% 58% 64% message.” PATRICK MURRAY, REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER — Councilman Paul votes 14,041 21,618 33,956 1,485 Smedberg percentages 35% 34% 41% 35% SOURCE: Virginia State Board of Elections State Sen. Dick Saslow, former state Del. Brian Moran and Joe Landa check the early returns. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bittersweet Night for Area Republicans From Page 1 cent turnout among active registered voters while 8th District turnout stood at 44 percent. Alexandria City Council members Alicia Photos by Hughes and Frank Fannon congratulated Murray on a well-run race, with Fannon weighing in on the national election results.

Jeanne Theismann “Today was basically a referendum on the far left agenda of Obama, Pelosi and Reid,” Fannon said. “America is still a center right nation and will always stay a center right nation.” Fannon believes the next two years will play a crucial role in the presidential elec- /Gazette Packet tion of 2012. “The Republicans are being rented for 24 months by the American people,” Fannon said. “How they perform in those 24 months will dictate whether America will want to Republican 8th District candidate Patrick Murray buy them in the presidential election of addresses supporters Tuesday night at Bailey’s Sports Patrick Murray prepares to cast his vote at the 2012.” Grille in Arlington. Nannie J. Lee Center in Alexandria Tuesday morning. Murray unsuccessfully attempted to place the customary call to his opponent conced- “After I identified myself, we could hear “Sometimes life doesn’t work out exactly Murray praised his campaign staff and ing the race. him ask Moran if he wanted to talk to like you want but in the long run we’ll be thanked them for what he described as “a “We were given a cell phone number to Patrick,” Lane said. “Very clearly we heard fine,” Murray said. “We’ll do just fine in this phenomenal effort” by his team. reach Moran by his daughter Mary, who is Moran respond ‘No, I don’t want to talk to congress over the next two years and guess “We fought the best fight that has ever also his campaign manager,” said Mike him.’ No one ever came back on the line what? There’s another election in 2012.” been fought in a very difficult district,” Lane, campaign manager for Murray. and after nearly three minutes they hung When asked if he had made any decisions Murray said. A call was placed at 8:39 p.m. and, ac- up.” on his political future, Murray replied, “Ab- “I am disappointed that we weren’t vic- cording to Lane, an unknown male voice Murray was unfazed by Moran’s refusal solutely not. But I can tell you I am here to torious but sometimes you have to live to answered the phone. to take his call. stay.” fight another day.”

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young girls. Photo by Linda Odell is the director of Alternative expressive and attractive artwork for the Programs for Alexandria’s Court Services girl’s bedroom, which may include a Unit and co-founded the program with Alice “dream” chest, mirror, personalized chairs, Merrill, former director of development at Nina Tisara lamps and wall hangings. The Art League. The pair are the recipients SOHO is loosely based on popular HGTV of many awards, including the 2005 Lead- programming because upon completion of ership Fairfax Community Partnership the program, girls and mentors work in Award, the 2004 United Way Eureka Award teams to remodel other girls’ bedrooms, and the 2009 “Making a Difference Award” Alice Merrill and Linda Odell being sure to include ample lighting and from the Commission on Women. SOHO study space. Each girl is then required to was included as a chapter in the book “Heal- National Mentoring Partnership’s model parents and community focus groups con- “pay it forward” by completing community ing the Inner City Child,” a treatise on at- program guidelines. This year SOHO ex- cluded that at-risk girls would be most suc- service projects with her mentor. Artwork risk youth and high-school dropout preven- panded from its original Old Town Alexan- cessful in avoiding juvenile criminal activ- and before-and-after renovation videos are tion. dria location to Hammond Middle School. ity and improving social skills and self-es- exhibited at a community reception at the “We started SOHO in an effort to reduce The Visual Arts Center of Richmond has also teem, through engagement in long-term end of the year. juvenile crimes committed by females,” said replicated SOHO. mentoring involving art activities. Conse- The promise of a gorgeous new bedroom Odell, “Which appears to have worked be- “SOHO helped me a lot, to get back on quently, a partnership between the local is the program’s hook, resulting in near- cause 96 percent of the 108 girls we have track with school, and at home,” said one Court Service Unit and the non-profit Art perfect attendance. Because of the served have remained free from court in- participant. “Now I go to school every day. League was developed and “Space of Her program’s non-threatening approach, men- volvement. Mentoring works.” I can honestly say that I am saying this from Own” was conceived. tors, administrators and seasonal volunteers The art-based program serves pre-teen the bottom of my heart. Alexandria may be Girls are matched with adult, volunteer are welcomed into the girls’ homes during girls by providing yearlong mentoring small, but does a lot of big things to help female mentors, who work with them in renovations. This often results in connect- through engagement in creative art activi- ordinary young girls improve their lives.” weekly art classes as part of the yearlong ing families to appropriate city services. The ties and meaningful community service According to a mentor, “It didn’t matter program. Homework support, life skills, success of this program is not only the one- projects. Each volunteer mentor makes a if they were great at what they did, but it communication and anger-management year commitment by mentor and youth, but one-year commitment to the program, did matter that they tried their best. Devel- classes are infused into every program day. also the three-year follow-up of activities which fosters long-term relationships and oping positive traits to turn out positive The mentors are not professional artists. and supportive services through the SOHO culminates in the renovation of each girl’s young women is part of what the program They and the girls learn artistic concepts Sisterhood Club, which is available to bedroom, HGTV-style. SOHO utilizes evi- is all about.” and techniques throughout the course. graduates throughout their middle school dence-based life skills curricula and the A citywide survey of Alexandria teens, Mentor and youth work together to create years. Fresh Approach to Exhibition Space

n what is becoming a popular way to development for the Art League, were on introduce new audiences to local art hand to discuss Carter’s works.

I Photos by ists, The Art League partnered with Krekeler Brower Wealth Advisors for a Sept. — Jeanne Theismann 28 reception and exhibit of the drawings and paintings of David Carter. “The ladies from the Art League took one Jeanne Theismann look at these walls and said ‘We can do something with that,’” said Adron Krekeler, a partner in the firm hosting the event. “We love being able to showcase an artist and also have clients come in and see something

they don’t expect.” /Gazette Packet Carter, who was unable to attend the reception, is on the faculty of the Art League School and Montgomery College. He provided attendees with an artist’s statement Suzanne Bethel, director of develop- as a guide to some of his works on display. ment for The Art League, discusses a Kathi Cohen, director of the Art League painting with David Brower Sept. 28. Adron Krekeler, David Brower, Sam Boyd and Jim Worfolf School, and Suzanne Bethel, director of

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Seminary Valley Lots and lots of ghouls and goblins on Second Vice President; Judy Cooper, Sec- tary School; contact Christin Nolan Young Will Augustine is wowing them Sunday … and the neighborhood was cer- retary; Christin Nolan, Membership Secre- ([email protected]) for more infor- again on his speedboat. Will, who is 12 and tainly decked out this year! Apparently the tary; Kristin Stone, Treasurer; Marianne mation. a student at Hammond Middle School, “green” use of downed limbs was especially Hetzer, Parliamentarian; Adam Firestone, If you haven’t registered your grocery placed 4th in the World K-Pro Hydro Cham- in vogue this year. Katy Matthews, Keith Kruse and Eric cards yet, there is still time: the school codes pionships, held over 5 days in Florida. And This column is mostly one of congratula- Patterson, Members-at-Large. Some of these are as follows. Giant, Polk 02246, Patrick neighbor and father of five Jeff Zack ran a tions. First, congratulations and thanks to folks are on their second or even third go- Henry 02247 and Hammond 02245; very respectable 3:32:44 in last weekend’s our neighbors who have stepped up to the arounds, and they deserve our thanks. Safeway (escrip): Polk 6553732, Patrick Marine Corps Marathon. plate to serve on the Civic Association One of the first items on the Association’s Henry 6514174 and Hammond 6511970; Board. The 2010-2011 Board of Directors calendar is the annual Holiday Party. It will and Harris Teeter, Polk 4268, Patrick Henry — Mia Jones includes: Geoff Goodale, President; Joe be held on Friday, Dec. 3 at Polk Elemen- 6325 and Hammond 6109. Grigg, First Vice President; Jon Sargeant,

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We’d love to hear from you, with Jon Roetman Each year it comes together as alchemy, turn- Don’t be left out, the deadline is Dec. 1, 2010, Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 ing our newsprint pages to something golden, for publication the last week of the year. submission of 200 words or less, and possibly [email protected] with the talent, insight, fresh perspective, hu- All submissions must be made digitally, ei- including a photo either of you, or representing what you are thankful for. ADVERTISING: mor and thoughtfulness of local young minds. ther via email or by mailing in a disk, or by To place an advertisement, call the ad We have regular contributions from art bringing in the data on some other digital Send your thankful notes as soon as possible department between 9 a.m. and teachers and writing teachers who pull to- media. Artwork should be photographed or to [email protected], but 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. gether assignments from many classes. We re- scanned in jpeg format. Writing should be sub- not later than Nov. 18. Display ads 703-778-9410 Thank you. Classified ads 703-778-9411 ceive individual submissions from teenagers, mitted in a Word document saved as rich text, Employment ads 703-778-9413 Julie Ferrill Letters to the Editor Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 [email protected] change and as I looked across the where the government gives the piece by Alexandria City Council- Jane Hughes Dangerous Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 street to another corner, I see an city money for one of those shovel woman Alicia Hughes titled “Much [email protected] elderly woman approaching the ready projects that we don’t need Ado About Regional Connectivity, Improvement Tara Lloyd corner and in an instant down she but if we don’t spend the money, Transportation.” Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 To the Editor: goes. Instantly several young men we have to give it back to the When talking about regional [email protected] I live and work in the heart of ran to help her up, but getting her owner, the U.S. citizen. Yes it mass transit, in order to maintain Andrea Smith Old Town. My office is only a few back on her feet looked to me to seems to be a perfect example of regional connectivity, a transit sys- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 blocks from my home so I walk to be a slow and painful process for management/government just tem must be uniform throughout. [email protected] work each day. I am sure some of this elderly citizen. Fortunately an doing any ol’ thing even if it’s Take Metro, for example. Could Barbara Parkinson you have noticed the planners of Employment Advertising arm, elbow or hip wasn’t broken, wrong just so they don’t have to you imagine a Metro rail system 703-778-9413 our city have for some reason cho- as far as I could see. But as she return the money to the citizens. where, upon entering and leaving [email protected] sen to replace the street corner slowly limped away I couldn’t help Normally I would just shrug my a jurisdiction, you had to switch pedestrian entrance ways through- Publisher but wonder why the elderly shoulders and say Oh well, that’s from the Metro rail car to another Jerry Vernon out the city with entrance ways women and men and frankly any the world we live in, but if you had type of rail car or perhaps a bus which were once smoothed out for Editor & Publisher of the citizens of this wonderful seen this elderly woman lying on running on the rail right-of-way? Mary Kimm easy access with a new and im- city are being forced to trip over the ground in pain, or your mother Of course you can’t. No one would Editor in Chief proved design shaped sort of like these new and improved camel or father, then you probably would ever use Metro. That’s why, as a Steven Mauren the humps on a camel’s back. Photography: hump curbs. have been sad and or angry the regional “system,” all of the juris- Louise Krafft Since the city started this en- I am not sure which of our cities way I was. dictions that are part of Metro Art/Design: deavor I have been mystified as to Geovani Flores, leaders pushed this idea through Matt Gent, Old Town adopted the same Metro car and Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne why they would abandon a system but whoever it was; he or she method of movement (in Metro’s Shipp, that seemed to me to be very pe- John Smith should be fired and made to pay case, light rail). Production Manager: destrian friendly only to replace it for all of our street corner entrance Connectivity For a number of years, Arling- Jean Card with the camel hump back system ways to be returned back to nor- And Cooperation ton and Fairfax have been work- Editor Emeritus: inviting those who are less sure mal so for years to come people ing together on the Columbia Pike Mary Anne Weber footed to smash their face easier. won’t be falling on their faces all To the Editor: Transit Initiative. This project en- Yesterday, I was standing on the On Oct. 21, the Alexandria Ga- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 over the city. Maybe this is one of visions a streetcar system that Circulation Manager: corner waiting for the light to those stimulus games, you know zette Packet published an opinion See Letters, Page 15 Ann Oliver

Election Viewpoints CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Peter Labovitz What would you like to see the 112th Congress accomplish? President/CEO Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Theresa Charlie Pat Troy Hazel 703-778-9433 Nichols Davis “The new Rigby [email protected] “Cut down “We need Congress “I would Jerry Vernon the deficit to balance needs to get like to see Publisher/Executive Vice President and get rid the budget in there and the next [email protected] kick butt. On of pork bar- by cutting Congress do Wesley DeBrosse rel spending. spending the first day, more on Controller I would go and raising the Republi- health care. I across the taxes. We cans need to would like to Debbie Funk sit the National Sales, 703-778-9444 board and can’t do one see a single- [email protected] reduce without the Democrats payer system spending on other.” down and so that ev- A Connection Newspaper everything tell them to erybody gets The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly leave their to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. — especially the care they Any owners or occupants of premises that do not welfare, party affilia- need.” wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher tion behind and work together. One by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to which I think takes away the dignity of [email protected], and the people.” man — President Obama — can’t dic- distributor will be notified to discontinue service. tate while everyone follows.” 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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By Mary Anne Weber Every television Chair of the Alexandria Community station and news-

Services Board paper, not to men- La Shawn Avery-Simons tion Internet news ost people were probably not organizations, has Maware of it but September was its vaunted sci- National Drug and Alcohol Re- ence and health covery Month. It was also Mental Health sections. Why is it Awareness Week. Both were noted in Alex- that very little andria and two events were held to edu- about mental ill- cate the public to just how serious these illness or addiction

/Gazette Packet nesses can be and how or the connection between the two ever stigma and ignorance appears? There have been vast changes in Commentary can get in the way of treatment over the years, new models of both the best treatment therapy, new medications, and today an em- and recovery. phasis on what is called person-centered Two men, one a member of an Olympic recovery. This is not a new concept. Savvy Boxing Team, another a football star who physicians have realized for years that they could have had a career in the NFL, talked will not be successful treating patients with Adopt a openly and candidly about how drugs de- serious, chronic illnesses, unless the patient railed their dreams and for too long their makes informed choices and works with the Block lives. They now have their lives back, they doctor to get better or at least stabilized. The Delta Sigma are giving to the community but their youth- They both know it is a roller coaster pro- Theta Sorority ful dreams will never be. cess with highs and lows, successes and re- participate in T.C. Williams graduates Tony Suggs, once lapses, always though with the hope of re- the adopt-a- ranked the number one amateur boxer in covery. block clean-up the country, and football star Tracey Fells The same is true for those battling alco- on the corner of discussed their lives in Alexandria, their holism and drug addiction, particularly if North Henry involvement in drugs that led to jail and that is complicated by mental illness. One Street and for Fells, a 17-year prison sentence. Getting 30-day stay in rehab is not a cure, never Wythe Street on clean, staying clean and learning to live was, never will be. Relapses are a fact of Saturday, Oct. 9. productive lives was not easy after their life, not a joke but a time to pick up the entanglement in drugs and that was the pieces and start again. Jail is not the an- Fawn Coleman, Robin Rice Hodges and Robin message they were bringing to young swer either. We are celebrated worldwide Phillips participate in the clean-up. people. for the percentage of the population we Just a week later, a group of local experts have in jail, many addicted, mentally ill or discussed the impact of serious mental ill- developmentally disabled. Not very success- ness on the individual living with the con- ful, is it? Helping Heroes Makes ‘Cents’ dition, his or her friends and family and the The truth is that these problems, these community. The panelists at Minds on the illnesses can be treated. But there are no By Katharine Medina but it also helps Edge, held Oct. 6, also at T.C. Williams, silver bullets. Detox is just the first step and Rebuilding Together Alexandria protect the envi- described a variety of scenarios all based the process requires a lot of work by the Executive Director ronment. Home on real life situations. Here in Virginia, clients and the professionals working with repairs are also an which ranks near the bottom of states when them. It also requires perseverance, faith nderneath the front porch that is important way to it comes to dealing with mental health, all and a persistent hope that recovery is real now enclosed, John* had his hid- keep them healthy too often diagnosis comes through the court and possible. U ing place, his “fort.” He fondly re- and living in their system and treatment in jail. Compound- That was the message we tried to bring members crawling around as a child among homes — which is ing the problems of those with serious men- through these programs. We can only hope the dirt and the falling down batts of insu- important to the tal illnesses are the fact that when they do our voice was louder than those who find lation with his brother. Today, he lives in stability of many commit a crime, usually a misdemeanor, illness and self destruction amusing. his family home alone. An Alexandria resi- Medina neighborhoods. they often serve a longer time than some- The Partnership for a Healthier Alexan- dent for nearly 60 years, John is a disabled That’s why when one deemed normal. They also often go dria Anti-Stigma HOPE Campaign and the Vietnam War veteran John was having a difficult time making without primary health care because they Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Commentary who lost his legs due to needed repairs, a team of Rebuilding To- can’t find a doctor to treat them resulting Alexandria are grateful to the following Agent Orange, and has gether Alexandria volunteers came to help. in the development of serious, chronic businesses for supporting their National difficulty financially and They were part of a larger group of volun- physical illnesses, sometimes a side effect Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery physically maintaining his home, let alone teers that joined together for Energize Al- of the medications they take, and as a re- Month event in September: Alexandria weatherizing it for the cold winter months. exandria, a day devoted to making John’s sult they have a much shorter life span. Whole Foods Market, Duke Street; Baskin John is like many Rebuilding Together home, and many other Alexandria homes Without proper care and a plan for re- Robbins, Fairlington; Best Buns Bread Com- Alexandria clients who are proud ready for the winter. covery, it is a pretty grim picture. So why pany, Shirlington; California Tortilla, homeowners, but due to life circumstances, By weather stripping, caulking, sealing air do so much of the media find addiction and Hoffman Center; Great Harvest Bread, they have a hard time maintaining their gaps and outlets, and installing insulation, mental illness, often occurring together, Fairlington; Harris Teeters, Glebe Road; homes and making ends meet. Most of our volunteers were able to reduce the amount such a laughing matter? We pride ourselves, HOPS Restaurant, Potomac Yard; Los Tios, clients make less than $22,000, making of air infiltrating many of our clients’ homes. particularly in the Washington metropoli- Del Ray; Monroe’s, An American Trattoria, them part of the more than 25 million Replacing homeowners’ incandescent light tan area on our high level of education, our Del Ray; Shoppers’ Food and Pharmacy, households across the country living near bulbs with compact fluorescents will use up sophistication and our worldly knowledge. Potomac Yards; Starbucks, Hoffman Center. the poverty level. Unfortunately, these to 75 percent less electricity and last up to households typically live in less efficient 13 times longer. Programmable thermostats The Gazette Packet welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material homes and pay a far higher share of their allow our clients to save money off annual Write is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business incomes for home energy, 14 percent vs. 3.5 heating and air conditioning bills. numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. percent for higher-income households, ac- “The repair work and the effort that the Letters to the Editor ❖ The Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ 1606 King St. ❖ Alexandria VA 22314 cording to the Department of Energy. volunteers made at my house, who didn’t call 703-778-9410 ❖ e-mail: [email protected] Helping low-income homeowners winter- know me at the beginning of the day, was ize their homes may help them save money, See Helping, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 13 History

Presidential contest from 150 years ago The Other Election inaugurates sesquicentennial events.

By Michael Lee Pope The Gazette Packet 1860 Election Returns ALEXANDRIA n many ways, the Civil War sesqui- ❖ Bell: 911 centennial officially launched this ❖ Breckinridge: 619 week with the 150th anniversary of ❖ Douglas: 138 I ❖ Lincoln: 2 the election of Abraham Lincoln. Be- cause the hotly debated presidential election of 1860 prompted the South to secede, ARLINGTON ❖ the sesquicentennial has officially com- Bell: 101 ❖ Breckinridge: 46 mended — inaugurating a long list of events John Bell John Stephen Abraham ❖ Lincoln: 14 commemorating the anniversary of a war Breckinridge Douglas Lincoln ❖ Douglas: 3 that continues to divide. This holiday sea- Party, which ran differ- son alone, the region will be filled with com- ent candidates in the North and South plus ton for their convention, but adjourned FAIRFAX memorative events and activities for people a third-party candidate pledging unity at all without picking a candidate when North- ❖ Bell: 692 ❖ to get a slice of the 1860s. costs. Then there was the newly formed ern and Southern factions could not agree Breckinridge: 685 ❖ Douglas: 91 Some events have already documented Republican Party and its controversial can- on the question of slavery. The Northern ❖ Lincoln: 24 the coming days of the Civil War, such as didate Abraham Lincoln. All of this came in Democrats reconvened in Baltimore and the reenactment of abolitionist John the wake of the disastrous Supreme Court nominated Sen. Stephen Douglas (D-Ill.), Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. Then there decision that gave a green light to slavery, who campaigned on supporting popular AFTER THE ELECTION, rumors of slave were tours of Old Town Manassas that ex- angering the Republicans and splitting the sovereignty for slavery. Southern Democrats insurrections began spreading like wildfire. plained the importance of the railroad junc- Democrats along sectional lines. demanded a platform calling for federal Slave-watching patrols were created at Lan- tion. Last month, the National Park Service “The presidential election in Fairfax was protection of slavery, eventually nominat- gley, Frying Pan, Sanster’s Station, hosted an event at the Arlington House fea- more exciting in 1860 than any other in ing John Breckinridge of Kentucky. Centreville and Fairfax Courthouse. Then, turing four stump speakers representing the recent memory,” declared a 1970s-era his- “The Breckinridge Democracy of the city just before Christmas, word spread of South four presidential candidates who were part tory of Fairfax County. “Excitement did not turned out in full force last night,” accord- Carolina’s decision to secede from the of the wild election of 1860. abate after the election and the news of ing to the Sept. 10, 1860 edition of the Al- Union. By January, Virginia Gov. John “Lincoln won in a landslide,” said Park Lincoln’s victory.” exandria Gazette. “Music was on the Letcher was forced to call for an election of Ranger Donna Cuttone. “We think it was Here in Northern Virginia, the winning ground, rockets sent up, and a small can- delegates for a convention to decide the best turnout we’ve ever had for an candidate was former House Speaker John non fired. On each side of the stand, a bon- whether or not Virginia should secede from evening program.” Bell. His supporters flooded the streets of fire was kindled, making the scene quite the United States. Clearly, people are interested in the Civil Northern Virginia ringing bells of all shape animated and picturesque.” That opened the way for yet another elec- War. But the popularity of Lincoln is a bit and size, campaigning on unity at all costs. All over Northern Virginia, supporters of tion, this one putting the question of seces- of an anachronism. Lincoln came in dead Bell stood for election as a candidate from the various candidates erected Breckinridge sion directly to the voters of Virginia. And last in Alexandria City, Fairfax County and the Constitutional Union Party, a group of poles, Douglas poles and Bell poles. One because elections in these days were done Arlington, which was then known as Alex- former Whigs who held a convention in Falls Church Yankee raised a Lincoln pole, in a public court hearing, threats and bul- andria County or “the country part of Alex- Baltimore. He narrowly edged out Vice but it was quickly knocked down. Support lying became the coin of the realm. Accord- andria.” Lincoln, a former congressman President John Breckinridge, the for Bell was strong in Northern Virginia, ing to a special commission convened after from Illinois was extremely unpopular in Democrat’s nominee from the Southern fac- indicating that the region was strongly com- the war to determine claims for compensa- the South. Consider how one South Caro- tion of the party. mitted to staving off the breakup of the tion by slaves freed as the property of sup- lina newspaper described the man whose “In November, Bell carried Alexandria Union at all costs. A series of well-attended posed Confederate sympathizers, several election sparked a war between the states: County as well as Fairfax and Loudoun rallies led up to Election Day. Northern Virginia residents fell victim to “A horrid looking wretch he is,” declared Counties, indicating how strong Union sen- “The Union men of Alexandria made the voter intimidation during the special elec- the Charleston Mercury, “sooty and scoun- timent was in this area,” wrote Arlington most imposing demonstration last night, tion in May. drelly in aspect, a cross between the nut- historian C.B. Rose Jr. “But sentiment which has ever taken place in this city,” the Smith Minor said he had been induced to meg dealer, the horse swapper, and the shifted abruptly when President Lincoln is- Alexandria Gazette reported on Sept. 27. vote for the ordinance because he believed night man — a creature fit evidently for sued a call for men to serve in the armed “If there has ever been a doubt of the in- “all who voted against the ordinance were petty treason, small stratagems and all sorts forces after the attack on Fort Sumter.” tense enthusiasm which the Union cause to be run out of the state.” George Ott of spoils.” and its candidates have created in this good Wunder testified that on the day of the vote, SECTIONAL DIFFERENCES over slavery Old Town, that doubt must have been dis- there were armed men at the polls, “who, THE ELECTION OF 1860 was one for dominated the presidential campaign in sipated by the outpouring of popular senti- by threats, endeavored to intimidate and the ages. It featured a divided Democratic 1860. The Democrats convened in Charles- ment witnessed upon our streets last night.” influence the voters.” Upcoming Sesquicentennial Events Veterans Day Soldier Led Tours Little Girls features living history interpreters, a Victorian A Civil War Christmas at Leesylvania State Nov. 6 in Alexandria Nov. 7 in Manassas Christmas tree, period music, refreshments, Park In recognition of Veterans Day, a Union soldier in Author Jeff Toalson interprets the Civil War Letters readings of “The Night Before Christmas” and a Dec. 18 and 19 in Woodbridge period uniform will lead two walking tours of Fort of Richard and Mary Watkins as Richard will recall patriotic Santa Claus. Guided tours of the fort will Come to the park’s visitor center and talk to Santa, Ward. The 90-minute tour will introduce visitors to stories from the 300 letters that he and Mary wrote be offered, weather permitting. Hours and noon to enjoy light refreshments, help decorate the park’s the history of the Defenses of Washington, the to each other during the conflict. The event will 4 p.m., and suggested donation is $2 for adults and Christmas tree and make some 19th century building and role of Fort Ward, 19th-century take place at 9101 Prince William Street at 2 p.m. $1 for children. decorations for home. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. fortification engineering, and the troops who were stationed in this area during the Civil War. Walking Both Sides Tour V: West Virginia History Civil War Santa Comes to Ben Lomond Civil War Candlelight Tour shoes and weather-appropriate clothing Nov. 20 in Franconia Dec. 11 and 12 in Manassas Dec. 18 in Chantilly recommended. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Start the day at 8 a.m. with coffee, donuts at the In December 1862 artist Thomas Nast drew one of Experience a Civil War Christmas with Confederate Franconia Museum. Board a motorcoach for the trip the earliest images of Santa Claus giving gifts to soldiers, parlor games and music by Evergreen Civil War Living History to the local Laurel Grove historic site, then the soldiers. Santa will dust off that old suit he wore Shade. Reservations required. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in Arlington Jefferson County Museum in Charles Town. Enjoy a back then and make an appearance at Ben Lomond Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and Experience a hands-on lesson in Civil War history at buffet lunch at the Hollywood Casino. End the day on Saturday Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12. The children. historic Fort Ethan Allen Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. overlooking Harper’s Ferry, the Potomac and the Prince William County Garden Council will decorate History will come alive with historical Shenandoah rivers. This event has a $100 the house in Victorian style and children will have Civil War Ball Dance Classes interpretations and reenactments of Civil War camp admission charge and begins at 8 a.m. the opportunity to make decorations to take home. Jan. 13 in Alexandria life. Children and history buffs of all ages will gain Cost is $5 per person, although pictures with Santa In preparation for the Civil War Ball on Jan. 29 at a new appreciation for the hardships faced by Christmas in Camp will be an additional charge. The program will be Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, learn the waltz, polka, soldiers on the battlefield. Dec. 11 in Alexandria, VA from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. Virginia Reel and more from an expert dance This holiday event interprets how Christmas was until 3 p.m. on Sunday. master. The cost is $12 per class or $30 for the Send Me a Pair of Old Boots and Kiss My observed during the Civil War. The program series of three. Reservations recommended. 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Helping From Page 13 overwhelming. The day after the weatherization was done, I felt warmer in my home,” said John. Our volunteers’ work enable homeowners to save money on utility bills, thrive in cleaner home environments, and be able to afford other essential needs. For John, these repairs, along with a new energy-efficient heating system and tankless water heater, mean he will save approximately 40 percent on annual utility bills and live in a warmer, more com- fortable home. Most importantly for this war hero, he will be able to hold down his childhood fort for another winter. Contact Rebuilding Together Alexandria if you know of homeowners in need, including elderly, disabled, military veterans and families. If you’d like to volunteer or donate, visit www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org or call 703-836-1021. For more tips on greening your home or to test your green housing IQ, visit the How-To section on our website. * It is agency policy not to release complete names of clients. Letters From Page 12 would start on Columbia Pike and end near the Alexandria campus of the Northern Virginia Com- munity College. Until recently, Al- exandria had not been party to the discussions of this project. BRAC- 133 at Mark Center changed all of that. With 6,400 additional employees slated to work there and with significant population increases predicted for the Beauregard corridor, Alexandria needs new and additional transit options. Extending the Columbia Pike streetcar system into Alexan- dria seems like a logical idea to explore. Ms. Hughes has questioned whether a streetcar is right for Al- exandria and, more specifically, the Beauregard corridor. She’s ask- ing the wrong question. When it comes to the Columbia Pike Tran- sit Initiative and possible exten- sion into the Beauregard area, questioning the streetcar is moot. Arlington and Fairfax have already made that decision. Had Alexan- dria been at the table from the beginning on the Columbia Pike Transit Initiative, we may have had more influence over the method of transit. But, the fact is Alexan- dria was not at the table and didn’t have a voice. The question before us is not the See Letters, Page 32 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 15 Alexandria City $799,900 At the Polls Walk to Metro! This renovated and substantially expanded NEW Rosemont Park Bungalow with detached garage Herring. “I think that’s wrong.” LISITNG and 2 story addition blends 1918 period charm with Monday Morning Riot today’s modern amenities. Enjoy the high-end granite kitchen with island that opens to the dining room People are unpredictable. But the election law is and family room addition, family room with fire- not. And election officials take a certain pride in Late in the Game place and French doors that opens onto the backyard deck, formal living room, elegant crown mold- making sure every rule is carried out faithfully. Even For the most part, Tuesday’s voting occurred with- ings, hardwood flooring throughout, 2.5 remodeled when the rules forbid people from voting. out many problems. But Registrar Tom Parkins said baths plus a main level powder room, 4 upper level That’s exactly what happened Monday, when sev- that his office was affected by voter registration rolls bedrooms including a true master retreat with expansive closets, top-notch en-suite bath & Juliet bal- cony, and a young roof with new systems throughout complete the package. Nestled on a delightful eral people stopped by the registrar’s office on their showing the wrong address of voters. Difficulties garden lot in the heart of Rosemont yet within easy walking distance to both the Braddock Road and way to work in the morning to get an “emergency were so widespread, the registrar said he wishes he King Street Metro stations and several popular shops, restaurants, and café’s. 105 E. Maple Street. absentee ballot.” The deadline for in-person absen- would have dedicated more phone lines to the issue. To see this fabulous property, Call Dave Lloyd & Associates today. tee voting had already passed, but that doesn’t nec- Parkins said the number of mismatched voters and Dave Lloyd & Associates essarily mean that they can’t cast a ballot. If the cir- current addresses indicates a surge of attention in 703-593-3204 cumstances are right. the waning days of the campaign. According to a buff-colored form in the registrar’s “This tells me we have an electorate that got moti- www.davelloyd.net office, voters cannot cast an emergency absentee vated to vote after the registration deadline,” he said. ballot if they “did not learn about the required travel “We are going to have a lot of provisional ballots until after noon on the Saturday immediately before this year.” Election Day.” Although elections officials at the Be a Part of CHILDREN’S (& TEENS’) GAZETTE registrar’s office on North Royal Street allowed about Rats and Underwear Every year between Christmas and 100 people to cast emergency ballots, five people New Year’s, The Alexandria Gazette were turned away without being allowed to cast a Anyone watching television in the last month has Packet turns its pages over to the con- ballot. Although their situations were similar, the been subjected to a barrage of political advertising. tributions of local students. We are group of five all happened to be in the registrar’s Shows like “Meet the Press” included political ads seeking artwork, photography, poetry, office at the same time. One was a priest. each and every commercial break, with spots includ- opinions, short stories and reflections. “It was awkward,” acknowledged Electoral Board ing people in their underwear and rats scurrying into We welcome contributions from pub- Secretary Anna Lieder. “Unfortunately, a lot of the distance. The only problem for voters in the lic schools, private schools and stu- people found out that their jobs required them to Eighth Congressional District is that none of the com- dents who are home schooled. leave town at the end of the work week.” mercials featured candidates they voted on this week. E-mail to: gazette@connection The group of five had a heated confrontation with “It’s confusing to a lot of people,” said Barbara newspapers.com, or mail (.jpg and text files on disc only) by Dec. 1, to elections officials, who repeatedly stressed they were Dunn as she handed out Democratic sample ballots 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Please be sure to include the just following Virginia code. One of those turned outside Lyles Crouch precinct Tuesday morning. student’s name, age, grade, school and town of residence along with “They see all these commercials, and then none of each submission. For information, call 703-778-9410. away approached Del. Charniele Herring (D-46) about doing something during the upcoming session the people are on their ballot.” of the General Assembly. “We have a General Assembly that wants to make it easy to buy cigarettes and difficult to vote,” said See At the Polls, Page 19

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16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 17 The Emmanuel Episcopal Church News invites you to our annual HOLIDAY BAZAAR Saturday, November 13 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. T.C. administra- 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria tor Peter Balas, 703-683-0798 U.S. Rep. Jim Make your holiday season truly enjoyable - Moran (D-8), Get your shopping done early. T.C. principal Suzanne Maxey Silent Auction Handmade Gifts Children’s Activities and Superinten- dent of Schools Vendors Bake Sale Recycled Treasures Dr. Morton And our classic luncheon! • Over 40 years of tradition Sherman.

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Historic First Under the Lights From Page 1 did long-time T.C. supporters all ages in cheering on the Ti- Donnie Simpson, Jr., Jack Taylor tans as they toppled South County and Mayor Bill Euille. 28-7 in the historic game. “You can feel the electricity in Senior members of the march- the air,” said Jimmy Jones, a mem- ing band, cheerleading squad and ber of the 1971 state champion- football team were recognized ship team. “It’s a great night for during special pre-game ceremo- Titan football.” nies. The players received person- T.C. supporter Jack Taylor alized commemorative balls, as — Jeanne Theismann and Herman Boone.

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22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Film Festival Opens Nov. 4 Free opening night reception at Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria.

he fourth annual Alexandria Film Finding Time TFestival — a tribute to cinematic art, featuring emerging and estab- lished filmmakers from all over the world Khudakushi will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4 through Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Sunday, Nov. 7 in and around Alexandria. More than 100 high-quality, independent, short and feature length films, documenta- ries, animation and narrative entries were submitted this year — some from as far away as Spain and India. Opening at the Torpedo Factory Art Cen- Two Hours in the Dark ter, 105 Union St., on Thursday, Nov. 4, the Virtuoso 2010 Film Festival exhibits both curated and Stephen Jenkinson, a Harvard educated room dancers who ‘let love lead’ to what juried films ranging in length from 5 min- theologian and one of Canada’s leading they are each meant to be. The film offers utes to 2 hours, covering a wide range of palliative care educators. Jenkinson, who extraordinary dancing by three stars that subject matter. This year, the Alexandria travels throughout Canada providing grief will be on hand after the screening on Fri- Film Festival’s Program and Executive Com- counseling, believes that in order to love day, Nov. 5, to give a live demonstration of mittees selected over 35 films to be shown. life, we need to love death. an art form at the pinnacle of its popular- Opening night features the Washington, “Ride the Divide,” directed by cinematog- ity. D.C., premiere of “Griefwalker” and “Ride rapher Hunter Weeks, is a visually stunning Top films will be honored with cash the Divide.” Following each screening, the film about a 2,700-mile mountain bike race awards in the following categories: The Jury filmmakers and Stephen Jenkinson, who through the entire Rocky Mountain range Prize, The Audience Award and the Best of will talk about his revolutionary approach weaving three characters’ experiences with Fest Award. to grief and our understanding of death, will immense mountain beauty and small town For a complete schedule of Film Festival be in attendance to discuss their films. culture as they all attempt to pedal from activities, including opening night recep- “Griefwalker,” is a feature-length docu- Banff, Canada, to the Mexican border. tion, special events, film screenings, ticket mentary by the award-winning filmmaker “Leading Ladies” will make its premiere information and festival locations, visit Mad City Chickens Tim Wilson, who set his lens on his friend with the exuberant story of a family of ball- www.AlexandriaFilm.org.

The Films

“A Joke” “Bodhisattva” “Caoineadh Lament” “Corner Plot” “Examined Life” “Faubourg Treme” “Finding Time” “Fred and Vinnie” “Grass Roots” “Griefwalker” “Home from the War: The Voices of Vietnam’’ Jaffa” “Kavi” “Khudakushi – Birds of Prey” “Kings” “L’Affaire Farewell” “Leading Ladies” “Leka med Dockor – An Affair with Dolls” “Letter Home” “Lift” “Living Downstream” “Mad City Chickens” “Meisjes (The Over the Hill Band)” “My Tale of Two Cities” “Race to Nowhere” “Ride the Divide” “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” “The Cycle” “The Desperate” “The Killing of Mary Surratt” “The River Why” “The Smallest Thing” “Threads” “Two Hours in the Dark” “Una Caja de Botones “A Box of Buttons” “Up Under the Roof” “Virtuoso the Olga Samaroff Story” “Voices in the Clouds” “Workhorse” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 23 Talk of the Town is a new Alexandria Gazette Packet feature. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be e-mailed to Creative Catering [email protected]. With the chill in the air, Alexandrians are moving inside anticipating festive gatherings of the impending season. So, The Wanderer has cast aside his empty trick or treat bag in search of samplings from some of his favorite caterers. Let the parties begin!

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24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Sherman to Actors to Appear at ‘Fred Perform at And Vinnie’ Screening red and Vinnie,” a 90-minute com- Film Fest “Fedy by Director Steve Skrovan (former stand-up comedian and By Jeanne Theismann writer for the CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves The Gazette Raymond” and NBC’s “Seinfeld”) will make its East Coast premiere at the Alexandria he inherited her father’s eyes and his Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:15 Sara Sherman, daughter of Dr. love for teaching. Fortunately, she didn’t p.m. S Morton Sherman, will be perform- Following the screening, actor and come- inherit his musical genes. ing Nov. 6 at the Lyceum as part of “He’s pretty much tone deaf,” said Sara dian Fred Stoller will host a Q & A session “Virtuoso: The Olga Samaroff Sherman of her father, Alexandria Superin- with the audience and share what went on Story.” tendent of Schools Dr. Morton Sherman. “But behind the scenes during the making of the he and my mother have always been support- Indiana University. film about “Vinnie,” a happy agoraphobic ive of my musical career.” “I’ve been playing the piano for 20 years,” who lives vicariously through “Fred,” his Sherman, 25, is an accomplished classical Sherman said. “I’ve always loved it although quirky friend. pianist and will give a special performance of I didn’t really take it seriously until I was in Fred Stoller (“Fred”) has appeared on Beethoven’s Opus 110 in conjunction with the high school.” countless sitcoms, most notably as Ray’s film screening of “Virtuoso: The Olga Sherman currently calls New York City mopey cousin on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” as Elaine’s forgetful date on Samaroff Story” on Nov. 6 at the Lyceum. The home, where she divides her time between Actor and Comedian Fred Stoller “Seinfeld,” and as Monica’s bossy co-worker screening is part of the Alexandria Film Festi- performing and teaching piano through an will be at the screening of “Fred & on “Friends.” In feature films, he was the val, which opens Nov. 4 and runs through Nov. outreach program for inner city schools. Vinnie” on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the annoying guy who gets punched through 7. “I’m lucky in that I truly love teaching as AMC Hoffman Theatre at 7:15 p.m. “Opus 110 is the second to last of well as performing,” Sherman said. “To some the phone booth in “Dumb and Dumber,” Beethoven’s 32 sonatas,” Sherman said. “I was it may be a difficult career choice, but I have the moronic referee in “Rebound,” and a Making Guy on PBS’s “WordGirl.” As a familiar with it but needed to relearn it when been fortunate so far and have loved every doting dad in “Little Man.” In animation, stand-up comedian, Fred appeared on HBO, I was asked to perform for the festival.” moment of it.” Fred could be heard as Steve the Tree on “The Tonight Show,” and “Late Night with Sherman has studied and performed Sherman will perform following the film Nickelodeon’s “Oswald,” Stenographer Fred David Letterman.” Fred was a staff writer around the world, doing her graduate work screening, which begins at 6:15 p.m. For more on ABC’s “Science Court,” as Rusty the for “Seinfeld” and has also written for at Manhattan School of Music and under- information on the Film Festival, visit monkey wrench on Disney’s “Handy “Handy Manny” and National Lampoon graduate studies at Jacobs School of Music at www.AlexandriaFilm.org. Manny,” and as Chuck The Evil Sandwich magazine.

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THURSDAY/NOV. 4 Alexandria Film Festival Opens. More than 35 films covering a wide range of subjects will be shown throughout the city from Nov. 4-7. Opening night reception at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Union Street, Old Town Alexandria. Visit www.AlexandriaFilm.org. Cello Recital. 7:30 p.m. Cellist Wesley Baldwin will perform works by J.S. Bach, Alfredo Piatti, Alan Schulman and Benjamin Britten. At Pendleton Hall, Ainslie Arts Center, Episcopal High School, 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call 703- 933-4135 or visit www.episcopalhighschool.org. Slave Quarters Reopened. 10:30 a.m. Mount Vernon will open its newly refurbished slave quarters with a brief presentation on the history of Photo by Ari McSherry the site and a grand re-opening ceremony. Mount Vernon is located at the south end of the George Diane Linton Sams, James Washington Parkway. McDaniel and David James star in the Port City Playhouse production NOV. 4-7 of “Rashomon.” Historic Alexandria Foundation Antiques Show. At the George Washington National NOV. 5-7 Masonic Memorial. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 8 “Rashomon.” Port City Playhouse presents an p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on adaptation of the classical Japanese drama Saturday, Nov. 6; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on about a crime told from the different Sunday, Nov. 7. The Grand Masonic Hall, on the perspectives of the people involved. Fri.-Sat., ground floor of the building, will house 25 top Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20; Tues., Nov. 16; antiques dealers and their wares. A gala Preview Sun., Nov. 14 and 21. Friday, Saturday and Party will be Thursday evening. A more casual Tuesday shows at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows at 3 celebration is Saturday evening. Organized by p.m. The LAB Studio Theatre at Convergence, Armacost Antiques. Visit 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Call 703- www.historicalexandriafoundation.org or 838-2880 or www.portcityplayhouse.com. $18 [email protected]. general admission, $16 seniors & students, $14 groups of 10+.

FRIDAY/NOV. 5 United unit serving Alexandria/Annandale/Burke/ Homeschool Day at Mount Vernon. 9 a.m. to 5 Lorton/Springfield/Woodbridge. This will be a p.m. Mount Vernon invites homeschoolers to round-table discussion on economic injustices with experience 18th-century plantation life. Special discussion on how each one of us can play a vital rates for homeschool families: $7 for homeschool role in improving the situation one person at a students (age 6-18); $10 for adults; free for time. At Lincolnia UMC, 6335 Little River children 5 and under. Turnpike, Alexandria. Call 703-451-6830. World Community Day. 10 a.m. Church Women United World Community Day, an ecumenical See Entertainment, Page 27 service sponsored by the local Church Women

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From Page 26 NOV. 4-6 Duncan Book Sale. The Duncan Branch Library will be holding book sales on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-746-1705. NOV. 5-7 Holiday Open House. Red Barn Mercantile will unveil its 2010 selection of ornaments, decorations and gifts. There will also be a gift for every customer on the Tree. At Red Barn Mercantile, 113 S. Columbus St., Old Town Alexandria. Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit RedBarnMercantile.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 6 SATURDAY/NOV. 6 “Our Town.” 7:30 p.m. The drama department of St. Stephen’s Swordsmen’s Rondezvous. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Re- & St. Agnes School is performing “Our Town.” Tickets are $5. enactment of 18th-century swordplay, a display and At St Stephen’s & St Agnes Upper School Performing Arts discussion of 18th-century weapons, and audience Center, 1000 St. Stephen’s Road, Alexandria. Visit participation as you practice your newfound talents. www.sssas.org. Admission is $6/person. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at Honey Tasting Party. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sample a diverse 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria. Visit selection of single varieties and blends, from light to dark and www.gadsbystavern.org. mild to strong. Cost is $22/person. At Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. To register, call 703- Road. 222-4664 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes. Church Yard Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Nov. 13. The Vices That Made Virginia. 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $125. Tables are available for $15. Crafters are welcome. Sponsored Oysters, bourbon, cigars, Bluegrass, beer, wine and more. by the Presbyterian Women of Fairlington Presbyterian Fundraiser for the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Church. 80 percent of proceeds go to the Presbyterian Disaster Agriculture at Woodlawn, a new nonprofit organization Assistance Fund and others to build permanent housing in created to help bridge the farm-to-consumer gap and Haiti. At Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Woodlawn, Arcadia’s home. At Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Alexandria. Highway (Route 1), Alexandria. Visit www.arcadiafood.org. Total Woman Makeover. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. . Learn Contact Bonnie Moore at [email protected] or by calling about healthy living, finances, interviewing techniques, 202-258-3297. business etiquette, make-up and domestic violence; hear from Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m. The Friends of Music of St. Luke’s a life coach and be inspired by an ovarian cancer survivor. Episcopal Church will present a choral concert by the Cost is $30. At 100 S. Reynolds Street, Alexandria. Visit: Countertop Ensemble. The program, entitled “From Darkness www.totalwomanmakeover.eventbrite.com to Light,” will feature choral melodies and seasonal songs by Fall Modern Dance Concert. 7 p.m. The Choreographers Tallis, Bach, Holst, Rheinberger, Byrd and Willcocks. Tickets Collaboration Project presents works-in-progress and are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. At 8009 improvisation that explore chance, play, risk, spontaneity and Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria; call 703-765-4342. fun. Special guest DancEthos, a new DC-based modern dance Franconia History Day. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Annual History company. Admission is $10/adults; $5/kids ages 12-17. At Day program sponsored by the Franconia Museum will honor The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. residents of the area who were killed in the Vietnam War as [email protected], 703-683-2070, www.ccpdance.org. part of a program recognizing all veterans. At the Franconia Soldier-Led Walking Tours. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A guide in Volunteer Fire Department, 6300 Beulah Street, off Franconia See Entertainment, Page 28 The Restaurant Royal Restaurant Français (now smoke free) and Bar “What’s for Dinner?!” You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. NOW OPEN SUNDAYS for In addition to our award winning menu, we have added some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. 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All dogs are spayed or neutered. Visit www.cockerspanielrescue.com. At Alexandria/ Hybla Valley Petsmart, 7690 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria. Call 703-533-2373. Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of original 407 Cameron St. Old Town Alexandria • 703-684-9194 artwork from over 20 artists will be displayed for sale www.thepitahouse.com • Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and Moving to 719 King Street, Old Town Alexandria in 2011 glasswork. At the Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining the SATURDAY/NOV. 6 Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria (corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount The Countertop Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Performs “From Vernon Avenue). Contact Kimberley Bush at 703-627-7656 or Darkness to Light,” a program of choral melodies and email [email protected]. seasonal songs by Tallis, Bach, Holst, Rheinberger, Byrd, Author Kathleen Searles Ermini. 3 to 5 p.m. Will be signing Willcocks and others. At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. For tickets: 703-765-4342 or CollectionsAw of M her book, Their Shadows Remain. At Grounded Coffee Shop, com ard-W 6919 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. http://www.saintlukeschurch.net/life/music.asp Special ing N Book Signing and chase over inning epairs ovem Discussion. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. ia K Michael Lee Pope, author of November ber THURSDAY/NOV. 11 off anyand pur all r 19-20atrin Ghosts of Alexandria; George Bringing Native Plants and Wildlife into the Managed 15% $100 Kundahl, author of Bravest of Landscape. WHERE THE DESIGNS ARE the Brave: Correspondence of 7:30 p.m. Cliff Fairweather, a naturalist for the Stephen Dodson Ramsuer; and Audubon Society of Northern Virginia, will give a presentation Barb Winters will discuss her on creating wildlife habitats at home. At Green spring upcoming book, Letters from Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642- Virginia. At the Alexandria 5173. Veterans Day Open House. Library, 717 Queen St., 2 to 6 p.m. Features Alexandria. Call 703-746-1706. complimentary food, discounted select beverages, and access both to the historic Gadsby’s Court Yard and to Post 24’s SUNDAY/NOV. 7 historic building. At American Legion Post 24, at 400 Cameron Christ Church Gift Shop Street, Alexandria. Visit www.valegionpost24.org or call (after Annual Birthday Bash. 8:45 4 p.m. weekdays); call 703-683-5564 © “Chicken Soup for the Caregivers Soul.” a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a head start 8 a.m. to 3:30 on your holiday shopping at the p.m. $25 includes breakfast, lunch, materials, and a certificate Christ Church Gift Shop of attendance. Features LeAnn Thieman, co-author of 10 Your imagination is my horizon Birthday Bash. Browse a Chicken Soup books, including “Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul.” At the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, SATURDAY/NOV. 6 selection Christmas decorations, hand crafted jewelry, books, 2932 King Street, Alexandria. Register online or call 703-324- 1400 King St., Alexandria • 703-683-0333 • goldworksUSA.com • Like us on Facebook Author Katie Truitt. 3 to food items and gifts. All 7839, TTY 711. 5 p.m. Alexandria Margot MacDonald Performs. proceeds go to outreach 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. At the resident Katie Truitt will ministries, both local and Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. Call 703-548-0035 sign copies of her abroad. At Meade Room at or visit www.myspace.com/margotmacdonald. psychological suspense Christ Church, 118 N. novel, False Victim. At Washington St. 703-549-1450. Grounded Coffee Shop, FRIDAY/NOV. 12 6919 Telegraph Rd., Evening of Music. 8 p.m. Free. Saxophone Quartet and Alexandria. MONDAY/NOV. 8 Saxophone Solo presented by the U.S. Air Force Band Free Hibiscus Plants. Every Chamber Player Series. At George Washington Masonic year Mango Mike’s plants 100 tropical Hibiscus plants around National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Call 202- its building on Duke Street. Plants will be dug up and 767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil securely bundled in heavy duty trash bags and ready for transport. Just keep them indoors for the winter, in a sunny NOV. 12-13 window and transplant next spring. At Mango Mike’s, 4580 Hermitage Holiday Bazaar. Duke St., Alexandria. 703-823-1166. Friday 2:30 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Handcrafted items, homemade jams and jellies, TUESDAY/NOV. 9 baked goods, jewelry, furniture. Proceeds benefit the residents. Quilt Auction and Bake Sale. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Jean and Guy Summers, 703-569-4857. At the Hermitage Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited. Auditorium, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Call 703-797-3800. Jewelry Show. Fall Specials Completed quilts, wall hangings, table covers, totes; fabric, 10:30 a.m. Erica Courtney, “Green” jewelry quilting projects, and gift items will be sold at Silent, Live, designer, will make appearance at Mystique Jewelers in Old and Other Auctions, as well as at a fixed-price table. The Town. By using recycled gold and platinum medals and gem Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse event also features a bake sale. MVQU meets at Hollin Hall stones that are ethically mined, Erica is able to create Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Contact: glamorous jewelry in the most “green” way possible. At 211 [email protected] The Strand Waterfront, Old Town Alexandria. Call 703-836- Frog Legs • Beef Wellington “Making Friends with Change.” 7 p.m. Author and certified 1401. Visit www.mystiquejewelers.com. astrological professional Dianne Eppler gives tips for not only NOV. 12-24 surviving in turbulent times, but thriving while creating a joy- Gingerbread Creation. filled life. At Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Former White House Coq au Vin • Venison St., Alexandria. Sponsored by AHA! At Home in Alexandria. pastry chef Roland Mesnier creates a five-foot gingerbread Call Margaret French 703-549-0266. replica of George Washington’s home. Visitors can watch as he constructs the masterpiece. In the Vaughan Lobby, near the Cassoulet WEDNESDAY/NOV. 10 Shops at Mount Vernon. Cost is $15/adult; $7/child to enter Author Talk: Creativity and Madness. 7:30 p.m. Free. Talk the estate. Visit MountVernon.org by Betty Kuehnle to commemorate the 100th anniversary of SATURDAY/NOV. 13 the death of Leo Tolstoy. Sponsored by the Friends of Duncan Old Town Top of the Town Walk Around. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria. Call 703- 8 a.m. to noon. Join Mayor 746-1705 or visit online at www.alexandria.lib.va.us. William D. Euille’s “Get Healthy Alexandria” initiative. Women’s Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $17/ Activities after the walk include awards and raffles. The event Open person. “Hate To Change Purses?” Chris Francone will is free and open to everyone. Visit demonstrate how to give your purse a daily facelift. At the www.healthieralexandria.org/healthylifestyles. At the Masonic Thanksgiving Day Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Memorial Temple, 101 Callahan Drive. Tom Cunningham Orchestra CD Release Party From 12:00pm to 5:00pm Springfield. Luncheon and complementary childcare . 8 to 11 reservations must be made by Friday, Nov. 5, to 703-590- p.m. $20 admission includes a CD. Celebrate the release of its 6562 or email to [email protected]. 2010 CD recording Swingin’ & Singin.’ At the Carlyle Club, Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. DJ Dance Party 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria. Call 703- 548-8899 or with DJ Dabe Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 641 South Pickett visit www.thecarlyleclub.com. 127 N. Washington St., Alexandria Huge Flea Market. Street, Alexandria. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also includes a Craft Fair 703-548-4661 Free Group Vocal Lessons. Potomac Harmony Chorus, and Bake Sale to raise funds for the ANGP. A fund-raiser for Sweet Adelines International, invites you to attend four free the All-Night Graduation Party. At Mount Vernon High School, group vocal lessons conducted by Ozzi Mask, Master Director 8515 Old Mt. Vernon Road, Alexandria. Smoke-Free Restaurant MVHS Cares 5K Turkey Trot/Wellness Walk. of Potomac Harmony. Lessons will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. Registration www.lerefugealexandria.com 10, 17, 22 and Dec. 1. At the Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 7:30 a.m.; Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $35/general; $25/ 5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria. Call 703-764-3896. Visit student or teacher. At Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old www.potomacharmony.org Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria. Call 703-619-3100. 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Delivering Thanks to Meals on Wheels Volunteers By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

hey made 21,920 visits over the

Photos by course of 274 days last year, de- Tlivering hot meals throughout the City of Alexandria. On Oct.

7, the Meals on Wheels volunteers were Jeanne Theism honored for their dedication and service at the annual recognition luncheon at the Fountains at Washington House. “To give back and help someone out is

truly a blessing,” said Muriel Brown, a ann member of the Patent and Trade Office

/Gazette Packet team of MOW volunteers. “People ask ‘What do you do when you retire?’ You give back.” Peggy Ingram of Peggy Ingram of Meals on Wheels Asso- Meals on Wheels ciation of America spoke to the crowd that Association of America addresses included Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), Vice Mayor Loretta Trout, Martha Norris, Ellen Rayner, Cecile Price, Sarah Fewell, Gale Pierce the crowd at the Kerry Donley, Councilwoman Del Pepper, (partially obscured), Tom Irvin and Ginger Arnold were honored as “‘minute” volunteer recognition Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and Chief of Police volunteers — those who respond on short notice to deliver Meals on Wheels. Earl Cook. luncheon Oct. 7. “What you and Senior Services do is the core of what this nation is all about,” Ingram said. “You delivered a lot of hope along with those meals. That’s a lot of dignity preserved and lives changed.” Ingram noted that Virginia ranks 21st in the nation in senior hunger. “It is because of a failure of will, not crops, that we are becoming a nation where six million seniors go hungry,” Ingram said. “But there is no place for hunger in any community in our commonwealth.” A special thanks was given to a core group of “minute” volunteers — those who respond on short notice to deliver meals during an emergency or if unforeseen circumstances arise. PTO employees Muriel Brown, Raymond Covington “I know how easily it could be any of my Chief Deputy Lenny George, Chief Deputy Tim Gleeson and Jeannette Devins enjoy the Meals on Wheels relatives or even myself in need,” said PTO and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne were recognized for their volunteer recognition luncheon Oct. 7. volunteer Raymond Covington. “This is a support of the Meals on Wheels program with cupcakes wonderful outreach.” from Buzz Bakery. A Ghostly Gathering ave the dearly really tried, he was never able to iden- Hdeparted? That was tify the person.” the question at the Mayor Bill Euille welcomed a Sept. 24 launch of author crowd that included U.S. Rep. Jim Michael Lee Pope’s debut book Moran (D-8th), City Council mem- “Ghosts of Alexandria.” bers Alicia Hughes and Frank Held at the Athenaeum, the Fannon, School Board member capacity crowd of more than Arthur Peabody, General District 130 was asked, “Do you believe Court Chief Judge Becky Moore, Author Michael Lee Pope in ghosts?” In response, nearly Harry Covert of the Sherriff’s De- and Harry Covert. everyone raised their hand. partment, Chamber of Commerce When the question was posed, CEO Tina Leone, former city man- “Do you believe your home is ager Vola Lawson and former City haunted?” there were still a few Councilman and vice mayor An- hands held high. One of them drew Macdonald. belonged to state Sen. Patsy “This is an exciting night for Ticer. Michael,” said Wellington Watts, “I did that mainly because of ghost tour guide and owner of Al- Michael Lee Pope, Arthur Peabody, state Sen. Patsy Jack,” Ticer said, referring to exandria Colonial Tours. “To turn Ticer, Twig Murray, Judge Becky Moore and Mayor her late husband. “He heard his passion for history and love for Bill Euille. things all the time and abso- Alexandria into a book is a real gift Photos by lutely believed there was a to the community.” John I. Morton and Vola Jeanne Theismann ghost in our house. Although he — Jeanne Theismann Lawson. Gazette Packet www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 29 News Sherman Reshapes Public Schools with Consultants

From Page 3 busy work. one-half years before coming to Alexandria. of other consultants to hold teacher “He’s a controversial person,” says Sharon He put Kallick to work there as well, pay- trainings in the ACPS schools last year and Sanden said. “We feel like teachers need Giaccio, who served on the Cherry Hill ing her $45,000 to lead staff meetings, re- again this year. School district officials say training, but I’m not sure they want all this school board at the beginning and at the view new curriculum and generally advise, the development trainings will translate into training to be honest. The teachers I’ve end of Sherman’s eight and one-half years according to district records. results in the classroom. But to recently re- talked to are like, ‘I can’t wait to get back at the district. “I’m in the huge fan category.” His defining work at Tenafly was stan- tired teacher Mike Penn, they just added to in the classrooms.’” During Sherman’s time at Cherry Hill, dardizing curriculum among the elemen- the “to-do” list for already exhausted teach- Sherman has increased spending on con- more than half of the schools became certi- tary, middle and high schools and empha- ers. sultants as the district has grappled with a fied to offer International Baccalaureate “I stopped going to the rah-rah sessions stagnating budget and rapidly growing stu- programs. He reduced class sizes in the because I was tired of hearing them rein- dent population. Over the last two years, elementary schools, opened a new “Typically the conclusion vent the wheel,” Penn said. the district’s budget grew by 1.4 percent, middle school, instituted full-day kinder- Mike Penn worked at T.C. Williams for 36 while student enrollment increased by 6.9 garten at the Title 1 schools and cut down is that the money isn’t well years, holding vocational classes and work- percent. on vocational classes at the high schools. ing with students to place them in jobs But Superintendent Sherman contends He also brought in Bena Kallick and spent. In general, when around the community. Although he’d his approach of using outside consultants Fran Prolman — the two highest-paid in- you bring in all the hoped to work for another few years, he is crucial to reforming a district that has dividual consultants working for ACPS decided to retire in July after taking a 14- failed for years to meet state and federal last year — to help map out curriculum consultants and all that day pay cut, losing his office and a dedi- standards and hold teacher training. Consultants cated phone line and dealing with a sched- “What I’ve said is you must have the pro- were used in a lot of different ways, says kind of thing, the feeling is, ule turned inside-out. fessional development and here are the Giaccio. Sometimes, employees would be He credits many of the changes to an on- outside consultants that can do it,” Sherman directed to read a piece or material and ‘oh, here we go again.’” going push for students to excel in Virginia’s said. “My hope is within a year we won’t the consultant would then moderate a — Delbert Wilson, president, Alexan- Standard of Learning tests, thus reducing have any of these consultants. They’ll all discussion. dria Retired Teachers’ Association focus on vocational learning. But he says be gone because we’ll have trained inter- “In those types of cases I was very com- the stress he felt during his last year was nal people to do it.” fortable,” Giaccio said. “[But] in some shared by his colleagues as well, as they But bringing consultants in just tempo- cases, you would wonder why didn’t this sizing professional development, says Rich- were put under more pressure to attend rarily was not what Sherman did at his last person just get hired as an employee.” ard Press, vice president of the Tenafly after-school trainings. two school districts. Two of the highest-paid Neither Kallick nor Prolman continued school board. “I think it actually got to the point where outside consultants at ACPS were employed working for Cherry Hill after Sherman left “He is probably one of the most knowl- the teachers were saying, ‘we gotta go to through most of Sherman’s eight years at that school district, according to records edgeable and cutting-edge educators I’ve one more session but I’d rather go home the Cherry Hill district in New Jersey. obtained from the district. ever met, and having worked with him for and get some rest so I can be fresh for to- Heavy use of outside consultants is one Donna Cohen, who served as president two years, he left what I would say is an morrow,’” Penn said. “I think it got to the of Sherman’s trademarks, say former school of the school board during some of indelible mark on the school district for the point where it was overkill.” board members who worked with Sherman Sherman’s time there, says Sherman is an better,” Press said. Delbert Wilson, president of the Alexan- during his tenure at Cherry Hill and more “extraordinarily capable man” who seems Scores on the New Jersey statewide High dria Retired Teachers’ Association, said he’s briefly at Tenafly, another New Jersey school to work constantly. School Proficiency Assessments (HSPA) fell been hearing similar complaints from retir- district. No matter what their opinion of Sherman, slightly during Sherman’s time at Tenafly. ees this year — that more work than usual everyone seems to describe him as possess- The year he joined the district, 97 percent was added to their plates. Teachers tend to THE EMPHASIS Sherman places on pro- ing an incredible work ethic. He has “limit- of students met or exceeded proficiency in think of professional development as money fessional development illustrates a leader- less energy and appears to work 21 hours a reading and writing and 94 percent did the that could be better spent, he said. ship style that some love, and some hate. day,” says Susan Bastnagel, who served as same for math. The year he left, 95 percent “Typically the conclusion is that the Ask 10 different people about Sherman, and Sherman’s executive assistant. met those benchmarks in reading and writ- money isn’t well spent,” Wilson said. “In you’ll get 10 different answers, say those But that energy was often channeled into ing and 93 percent in math. general, when you bring in all the consult- who knew him at the Cherry Hill and efforts that stirred up controversy. It’s more difficult to measure results in ants and all that kind of thing, the feeling Tenafly school districts. “At the end of his time here, his detrac- Cherry Hill, because the HSPA was not cre- is, ‘oh, here we go again.’” To supporters, Sherman is a visionary who tors were calling him slick, or a camera hog, ated until 2001 — four years after Sherman doesn’t mind ruffling feathers. But to crit- or arrogant,” Bastnagel said. joined the district. But from 2001 until he EVER SINCE T.C. Williams was designated ics, he’s obsessed with celebrity consultants left in 2005, scores rose considerably. a “Persistently Low-Achieving” school in and programs that pull teachers away from SHERMAN THEN became superintendent Now in Alexandria, Sherman has also See Consultants, Page 31 their classrooms and load them down with in Tenafly, N.J., where he spent two and brought in Prolman, Kallick and a number Comedian Rawlings To Headline Titan Fest

be broadcast live from 4 to 9 p.m. on 16th annual telethon to benefit Scholarship Fund. Comcast Channel 69 and online at www.alexscholarshipfund.org. omedian Donnell Rawlings, best Show on Washington’s WPGC 95.5, Rawlings All proceeds from the telethon benefit the Cknown for his work on BET’s debuted a new comedy special Oct. 24 on Com- Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, which pro- Courtesy photo Chappelle’s Show, will headline edy Central called From Ashy to Classy. vides scholarships to qualified students who this year’s Titan Fest, the 16th annual Schol- Joining Rawlings during the telethon will lack the financial resources to pursue a col- arship Fund of Alexandria Telethon and Live be fellow ’84 T.C. alumni Karl Straub, an lege education. Last year’s telethon raised Music Festival Nov. 7 at the T.C. Williams acclaimed songwriter who will perform with more than $100,000 to support the higher High School auditorium. his band the Karl Straub Combo. education goals of Alexandria students. Rawlings, a 1984 graduate of T.C. Williams, Other performers include Ovation Band, For more information or to donate to the was also a regular on The Ricki Lake Show, Step 4, Practically Blind, T.C. Jazz and The Fund, contact Susan Yowell at 703-824- Comedian and T.C. alumni and made a guest appearance in Sam Raimi’s LowDown. 6730 or visit www.alexscholarshipfund.org. Donnell Rawlings will perform Spider-Man 2 and the HBO drama The Wire. Titan Fest begins at 4 p.m. and admission Nov. 7 at Titan Fest at the T.C. Currently a co-host on the Big Tigger Morning is $5 at the door. The five-hour telethon will — Jeanne Theismann Williams auditorium.

30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Consultants Added To Help Transform ACPS From Page 30 versity, signed its first contract with ACPS dollars to pay the foundation for a day of involved in the T.C. Williams transforma- in December 2008 — at the close of training with Jefferson-Houston teachers tion, was paid $10,701 last year after lec- March, officials have chosen to meet fed- Sherman’s first semester with the district. last year. turing at a district-sponsored community eral requirements by undergoing a “trans- Since then, ACPS has paid the firm Sherman also brought actress Goldie forum. formation” over the next three years. That $325,000 to provide on-site teacher train- Hawn, the founder of the Hawn Founda- The influx of nationally recognized ex- means students and teachers must create ing at each of the schools as well as dis- tion, in to speak at the T.C. Williams convo- perts is a positive for ACPS because the sys- individualized achievement and learning trict-wide conferences for $1,750 per day. cation in 2008. He spent $2,379 in school tem used to be “insular,” says school board plans, there will be monthly assessments The firm was also paid $121,734 during district money on a dinner at Landini Broth- chairman Yvonne Folkerts. The complaints and external consultants will be brought in. Sherman’s time at Cherry Hill. ers in Old Town Alexandria for Hawn, she’s been hearing about too many teacher “It was truly a requirement to go outside Sherman is also bringing in Stanford Uni- school board members and area officials — trainings are typical criticisms — even be- the school,” said Sherman. “By in lieu of paying Hawn fore Sherman came to Alexandria, she said. having an external set of eyes, any kind of honorarium, “I found it was terrific we had someone you’re going to do things differ- “It was truly a requirement to go outside he said. The Hawn foun- from Harvard, we had someone from ently, so Marty and Bena were dation is a 5-year-old old Stanford, we had national experts come in,” hired as outside consultants.” the school. By having an external set of non-profit foundation Folkerts said. But Kallick and Marty Brooks, that promotes childhood Despite the controversy, the former along with dozens of other new eyes, you’re going to do things differently, development. Cherry Hill and Tenafly board members say consultants, were already being he’s gifted at connecting with school boards paid by ACPS before the persis- so Marty and Bena were hired as outside SHERMAN ALSO hired and persuading them to support his initia- tently low achieving school des- Betsi Shays, wife of tives. Robert Watling, who worked as a bud- ignation. Of those contracted to consultants.” former Connecticut U.S. get supervisor for the district during work with the high school during — Alexandria Superintendent Morton Sherman Rep. Chris Shays (R), to Sherman’s first year there, remembers its transformation, most were al- earn $146,000 directing Sherman once expressing that confidence ready working for the district. versity professor Linda Darling-Hammond a new office combining curriculum and pro- to him. Along with Kallick and Brooks, Jon for “oversight of implementation,” accord- fessional development efforts called the “Al- “I think one of the comments he made to Saphier, the Teacher’s College Reading and ing to a memo he sent to the school board liance for Learning and Leading.” Shays me was that basically he knows the outcome Writing Project, Ron Ferguson and Lucy in May. worked at the Peace Corps from 1998 to of a meeting before he goes to it,” Watling West’s organization, Metamorphosis TLC, That Sherman delights in mingling with 2007, and then served as a director in the said. had already performed services for ACPS. those on the education A-list is no secret. International Affairs Office at the U.S. De- Paige Winfield Cunningham investigates The Teacher’s College Reading and Writ- Although he is a member of the Hawn partment of Education before joining ACPS. Virginia state and local government at the website ing Project, operating out of Columbia Uni- Foundation’s board of directors, he used tax Harvard professor Ron Ferguson, who’s Old Dominion Watchdog.

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OBITUARY From Page 15 for FTA funding. As long as Alex- (like myself) their long overdue mode of transit, contrary to Ms. andria meets the FTA criteria, es- pay increases. We’ll spend the Hughes’ suggestion. It is whether pecially for a project that signifi- money on our mortgages, rent, gas or not we join with Arlington and cantly enhances transit mobility, and food. City employees and resi- Fairfax in the development of a funding will likely be available. dents will get the impression that regional streetcar transit system This is the same method that Ar- the people who live, work and pay that would give much needed lington and Fairfax are pursuing the taxes in Alexandria to under- Alexandria Board of Architectural Review transit options to residents, com- with the Columbia Pike Transit write these consultants are as im- Parker-Gray District muters, and visitors along the Van Initiative. Unless Alexandria portant as the tourists we keep try- Arnetta M. Dixon LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Dorn/Beauregard corridor. chooses to not pursue Federal ing to accommodate. ======departed this life on 10/15 in Frisco TX. A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria If the decision is not to join the funding, which is an extremely Let’s cut back on the consultants. Memorial service will be held Saturday 11/27 Time: 2pm Location: Patrtick Henry elementry, Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- Columbia Pike Transit Initiative, unlikely scenario, Ms. Hughes They are usually hired to tell man- 4643 Tanny ave Alexandria VA. DAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 begining at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers, second floor of City what then is the solution for the need not be concerned about fund- agers what they want to hear and Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the Beauregard corridor? If Alexan- ing the entire cost of a transit so- allow them to make decisions LEGAL NOTICE following applications: Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of dria were to develop its own in- lution. without accountability: “we paid the code of the City of Alexandria, the CASE BAR2010-0129 Alexandria Police Department located at 2003 Request for approval of new construction at 626 ternal transit system, we run the Ms. Hughes does correctly note the consultant $1 million and they Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 is now in N Patrick St, zoned RB Residential. risk of adopting a system that will that Alexandria is not Arlington. said we should do X, if we don’t possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, APPLICANT: Urbanvibe Residential, LLC. by lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other Stephen Kulinksi have little connectivity into the Alexandria will never be Arling- follow their recommendation the items. All persons having valid claim to the streetcar transit system emerging ton, nor will it be Fairfax. That money is wasted.” The consultants property should file a claim to the property with CASE BAR2010-0308 reasonable proof of ownership or the items will Request for approval of a storm door at 416 in Northern Virginia, the District doesn’t mean, however, that those and their shareholders are the only be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a North Peyton Street, zoned RB Residential. complete listing go to APPLICANT: Ruth Weygand. of Columbia and Maryland. That who live in Arlington or Fairfax (or beneficiaries of these stimulus http://alexandriava.gov/police/ and contact the is not in keeping with the guiding any other jurisdiction for that mat- packages. Police Property Unit at (703) 838-4709. CASE BAR2010-0310 Request for approval of solar panels at 323 principles of the 2008 Transpor- ter) will not continue to drive on This cycle seems Pavlovian. The ABC LICENSE Buchanan Street, zoned RB Residential. tation Master Plan and would be our roads, ride in our buses or use City Council hears the tax revenue Moukalled Enterprises, Inc trading as Pita APPLICANT: Donald Walsh by Astrum Solar, House, 719 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314. The Inc.. a colossal waste of taxpayer re- Metro stations in our City. If Alex- bell ring and the residents wipe up above establishment is applying to the sources. Moreover, if you think andria chooses to not be part of the drool. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Information about the above item(s) may be ob- BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer, Wine and tained from the Department of Planning and building a regional, intercon- an evolving, regional transit sys- Bryan Noble, Alexandria mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, nected transit system is expensive, tem, that will not stop commuters alcoholic beverages. Tarek Moukalled, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) President. 746-4666 imagine the cost in trying to build and guests from using Alexandria one with no connectivity to exist- streets and transit ways. What it Propaganda ing transit systems, not to mention may do, however, is make travel Or History? Legal Notices Legal Notices the very limited ridership it is even more difficult and detrimen- To the Editor: TRUSTEE'S SALE likely to attract. Working with Ar- tally impact our residents, busi- As the Sesquicentennial Com- OF VALUABLE lington and Fairfax and thoroughly nesses and property values. investigating already planned If we choose to pursue a new memoration of the War Between IMPROVED REAL ESTATE transit projects is the only logical transit system in Alexandria, it is the States approaches, I hope we Improved by the premises known as way to approach Alexandria’s in our best interest to be part of a will use the opportunity to learn 2826 Preston Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia transportation challenges. regional, integrated system. With- about and explain to ourselves and In execution of a Deed of Trust from Carlos A. Sorto and Jesus Sorto, dated September 14, our tourist guests the real reasons 2005, and recorded September 19, 2005, in Deed Book 17757 at page 554 among the Land Re- I believe it’s important to ad- out it, we will invite even more cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auc- dress some mischaracterizations gridlock into our City and that’s for Southern secession and not tion at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fair- continue to broadcast the very suc- fax, Virginia, on Ms. Hughes has made regarding something none of us can afford. cessful and long-standing North- Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. funding. She seems to imply that Dak Hardwick, Alexandria by choosing to implement respon- ern propaganda claim that the war the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows: sible, regional and integrated tran- was fought to end slavery. Its ori- Tax Map No. 093-1-18G-0232, 093-1-18G-0233 & 093-1-18G-0234 sit solutions, we may somehow Too Many gins are much more complex. Commonly known as 2826 Preston Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22306. negatively affect the City’s ability We might begin by noting that Consultants some Southern slave-holding TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale price, whichev- to deliver public safety services. er amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time Correlating public safety and capi- To the Editor: states chose to remain in the Union and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money being due and payable within fifteen (15) It seems the only part of until after the firing on Fort days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 3.0 percent per an- tal expenditures is just not an ac- num from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured Alexandria’s economy that is not Sumter, necessitated by Lincoln’s promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of curate representation of how the or the entire indebtedness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set City spends money. Alexandria hurting is the consulting industry. resupplying the fort for the third off against the purchase price. separates capital expenditures When I read the “Partisan Street- time in the dead of night; that Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. from general operating expendi- cars” piece last Thursday I saw that battle led to Virginia’s vote to se- Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same tures, including public safety, be- our City Council is planning to cede, followed by North Carolina, may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materialman's liens spend no less than $1 million for Tennessee and Arkansas. Slave- of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restric- cause of the sources of funds used tions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agreements of record af- a consultant to determine the en- holding Maryland remained in the fecting the same, if any. to pay for the two. Public safety agencies operate using the City’s vironmental impact of a streetcar Union because Lincoln, believing In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey to the purchaser good title, then system. Off the top of my head I that it would also vote for seces- purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale. general fund, which gets most of its funding from property taxes. can think of the consultants hired sion, suspended the writ of habeas The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without to validate the City’s management- corpus for the duration of the War warranty of any kind. Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code vi- Capital programs, however, get the olations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' heavy employee structure (the and imprisoned the legislators to or condominium owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser also shall be re- majority of their funding from gen- sponsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the eral obligation bonds. The two JAQ’s) and the consultant that prevent such an action. (He held risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or wants to put a restaurant in the them guilty until proven innocent, to the property occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Con- funding lines are separate and dis- veyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other Torpedo Factory (because there and gave them no chance to prove costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, tinct and trying to directly corre- and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall late one with the other is not an are not enough restaurants in Old their innocence in court.) Since be assumed by the purchaser. “apples to apples” comparison. Town?). I’m sure there are more. those slave-holding states had first The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit require- In addition, to build significant Now we will spend (just to start) chosen to remain in the Union, ment; (ii) to approve or disapprove the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to with- another large chuck of change to clearly they did not think the ques- draw the property from sale at any time prior to termination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for transit infrastructure, Alexandria bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to see if duplicating existing public tion of the day was about freeing extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. will need considerable Federal assistance. This will likely come from transportation systems like DASH the slaves. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be announced at the time of sale. and Metro are a good idea be- Lincoln had campaigned saying DAVID N. PRENSKY the Federal Transit Administration Substitute Trustee (FTA). To receive such assistance, cause, as far as I can determine, he didn’t care about slavery one FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: local jurisdictions need to demon- streetcars are cute and tourists way or the other; he felt the most David N. Prensky don’t like taking the bus. important issue was the preserva- Chasen & Chasen strate an ability to provide capital 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 I would imagine that in this tion of the Union. After his elec Washington, D.C. 20015 funding and successfully maintain (202) 244-4000 and operate the system. Only then economy we could do more to can the local jurisdictions qualify stimulate commerce in the City by See Letters, Page 33 granting low-level City employees 32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion So Many To Thank for ACCT

By McKenya Natalia Guena, Yosya Dilworth-Abdalla,CPP Okbit, Daniel Ruiz, Chris- Acting Center Director tina Murillo, Sophie Di- Photos by Nannie J. Lee Memorial ene, Moustapha Diene, Recreation Center Leonardo Ledesma, Aysis Nevels, Adonys Esquivel he Department of Recreation, Parks Ramos, Pedro Ascensio,

La Shawn Avery-Simons Tand Cultural Activities’ arts initia- Edwin Lopez, Morgan tive in the neighborhood recreation Graves, Mubarek Ahmed, Tianna Baker, centers is called ACCT (Alexandria City Wache Taylor, Mattew Woodward, Kiyah Community Theatre). Clark, Aliyona Tekleberhan, Ehite Anteneh, ACCT is officially a year old and with age Tameem Ahmadi, Andy Rivera, Clarissa comes wisdom (just go Williams, Immanuel Metaferia, David Coles, with me on this one). It Virginia Sacotingo, Adrienne Watts, Isha Recreation has been a tradition to Kargobo, Dieunette Adusei-Peasah, Briana /Gazette Packet thank the staff and com- McGee, Katherine Reyes,Aziza Francis, munity members, usually by name, for help- Fariha Rahman,E duardo Santos, Genesis ing making the productions come alive and Lopez, Destinee Lampman, Jairon Esquivel, function relatively smoothly. Henry Martinez, Anthony Tucker, Abdullah But, I have never named the actual par- Ahmadi, Christopher Goss, Mariana ticipants, the many stars that make up the Paredes, Sameen Jan, Giovani Maldonado, constellation we now know as the ACCT Israel Hernandez, Christopher Wells, Cynia Harvest Celebration ensemble. Please allow me the chance to Richards, Damayshia McClendon, Amina Mayor Bill Euille, City Council members and local master gardeners personally thank each and every participant Bagatti, Esraa Abdulgader, Roger Barrancos, are at the first local community garden celebration outside George by name and they are: Amanda Barrancos, Betelihem Hadgu, Washington Middle School on Sept. 2. Nannie J. Lee ACCT Ensemble Partici- Marcello Hurtado, Mikel Elliott, Maurice pants — Josiah Golden, Ethan Rodgers, Franklin. Amoni Chase, Daniel Chase, Tijone Stokes, Mt. Vernon ACCT Ensemble Participants Mike Ennis, DaJohn Wright, Daron Love, — Christine Clark, Monnick Williams, Benjamin Arango-Navar, Ian Fensand, Michelle Alvarado, Iliana Lobato, Joseph Kwame Bolden,Tia Jones, Jada Gillison, Charca, Rylie E. Drummond, Anartasia Illiana Moses, Ruth Belay, Prince Wallace, Sheils, Brianna Cauley, Kayla Hendericks. Maya Smith, Kejuan Ferguson. Charles Houston ACCT Ensemble Partici- Cora Kelly ACCT Ensemble Participants pants — Tamyra Stephens, Shakayla — Zoe Garcia, Jaedon Barnes, Chyna Fells, Farmer, Tobias Kargbo, Sonny McMaster, Tichara Robertson, Rider Rosales, Austin Joseph Reberkenny, Kristopher Grayson, Burkett, Idalia Rivera, Carminda Pineda, Natalia Calloway and Cheijiah Sturdivant. Raven Baker, Zhane Lewis, Indeya Lewis, Urban Inspiration Dancers Solace Quist, Madison Davis. Krissie Quist, Courtney Mitchell , Michelle William Ramsay ACCT Ensemble Partici- Graham and ACCt’s choreographer, pants — Madsion Hampton, Gabriel Santos, Michelle Helaire. Michelle Helaire, founder Matilda Koroma, Crystal Forson, Nolan of Urban Inspiration, an inspirational dance Acevedo, Alexis Colton, Tiphany Perla, Sofia company has been with me every step of Ledezma, Marlow Franklin, Haleema the way and I wanted to thank her espe- The butterfly garden is open to the public outside George Washing- Bangura, Selome Metaferia, Mattew Cam- cially in this article. Without all of the names ton Middle School. pos Portilla, Kevin Bryant, Yesmine listed here ACCT would not have come into Harrache, Shean Rahman, Ashli Rodrigues, fruition. Thank you. Thank you, all. Letters to the Editor

From Page 32 citizen’s private property. guard action to ensure Confederate troops the national government. During the War tion he declared he had not been elected History books gloss over or omit mention would have to return home to put down of 1812 at the Hartford (Conn.) Conven- President to preside over the dissolution of of the race and draft riots in New York dur- the rebellion. Northern troops would then tion, five Northern states voted for seces- the Union, and resupplied all the Southern ing the War. During the first, New Yorkers face little or no opposition and the war sion for that reason (They worried about forts he refused to relinquish to the Con- chased down black people in the streets would soon end. Remarkably, this result the British preying on their ships (some in- federacy, despite repeated promises to with the purpose of killing them. Imagine never happened; no Southern troops rushed cluding slaves coming from Africa) and the Jefferson Davis do so, in order to control fighting a war to end slavery in distant parts home, and there was no slave insurrection. resulting huge financial losses, and no state Southern territory. Clearly, the overriding of the country while killing people of the Why? That would be an interesting story objected to their leaving. In the end, those issue of the day was about the preservation same race in your own city! Because Lin- for another day. states didn’t leave the union because the of the Union and the legality of secession. coln had difficulty recruiting soldiers de- Lincoln was never an emancipator. If he Canadians refused to accept them as part Lincoln has been acclaimed as the Great spite the draft (men did not want to fight had freed the slaves, the 13th Amendment of their country and they doubted such a Emancipator. However, his Proclamation their brethren just to preserve the union), to the Constitution would have been un- small group could succeed as an indepen- freed only slaves in the rebellious territo- he and his advisors realized that he needed necessary. Slavery was ended by the 13th dent country. During the Civil War, west- ries. It did not free a single slave in the a compelling vision or story to stir people’s Amendment, not by President Lincoln’s ern Virginia seceded from the rest of the area under Union control, and there were hearts. The Abolitionists pushed hard for Proclamation. Why didn’t Lincoln or other state, and Virginia did not object. many. There were even slaves in the White their vision of freeing the slaves, and Lin- Northern leaders free any slaves, especially So why did the Southern states secede? House, slaves that Mary Lincoln had coln adopted it. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s their own, if the purpose of the war was to Hint: different ideas about the appropriate brought into their marriage. Lincoln never book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” had appealed free slaves? roles of local, state and national govern- freed even those slaves. Similarly, Gen. U.S. to people’s emotions; Lincoln invited her to Was secession legal, or were states obli- ments (still an issue), punitive tariffs im- Grant also owned slaves which came into the White House and declared that she was gated to remain in the union? When the posed on the South which threatened to his possession when he married the wealthy the little lady who had started the war. Constitution was adopted, states did so with remove her economic and political freedom, Julia Dent. He too did not free those slaves. What was the value of issuing the Eman- two stipulations. One was that there must political perfidy by the President and Con- Why didn’t Lincoln free any slaves? Was it cipation Proclamation? Propaganda! One: be a Bill of Rights. The other was that if a gress and more – let the commemoration, because uncompensated Northern slave Lincoln needed to provide a vision to in- state found it did not serve its interests to exploration and telling of our true history owners and traders would have been furi- spire reluctant Northerners to fight. Two: stay in the union, it could leave. The state begin! The truth is compelling! ous/out of business and then oppose the He hoped slaves in the South would be en- was the primary unit of government; the War in retaliation? Of course, it was illegal couraged to rebel (like Nat Turner three 13 states which had created the union gave Ellen Latane Tabb for the government to confiscate any decades earlier) and thereby open a rear- up only specifically enumerated powers to Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 33 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Players, Community Enjoy TC’s ‘Friday Night Lights’ Titans’ postseason

Jeanne Theismann hopes still alive Photo by after win over South County. Louise Krafft

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erman Boone stood on the track near the home sideline Hat Parker-Gray Stadium on a Former head football cold, clear Friday night and coach Herman Boone, left, reflected on his surroundings. The 75-year- and former Alexandria old former T.C. Williams head coach wore school board chair a red, white and blue jacket with an origi- Ferdinand Day during the nal 1971 state championship patch stitched first night home game in on the left chest. He also had on his cham- T.C. Williams history. pionship ring and a Titans hat. Boone looked toward the home bleach- great job of just keeping the kids fo- ers: TC fans packed together, cheering on cused. the Titans under bright lights. Boone talked “We were a little out of sync, but I about the fans being on their best behavior. think our kids were focused. We Then he turned to the field and encouraged didn’t click, but the biggest thing is, the TC football team, fighting for its play- T.C. Williams receiver Isreal Richardson heads upfield against South County on of everything that happened, they off life against South County. Oct. 29. just didn’t give up.” Forty-five years after T.C. Williams High Rossi expected more people to at- School opened, and nearly four decades “The environment is absolutely incred- tempt, inching the ball closer to the goal tend a Friday night game than a Saturday since the program’s first state champion- ible,” said 2004 TC graduate and former line, Randolph sent his offense back onto afternoon contest, but he was still surprised ship, the Titans hosted the first night foot- Titan football player Dean Muhtadi, who the field. Sophomore Alec Grosser then at the turnout. ball game in school history on Oct. 29. spent the last two NFL training camps with scored the first of four fourth-quarter touch- “It exceeded my expectations,” the senior Boone, leader of the 1971 state champion- the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardi- downs for the Titans on a quarterback receiver said. “It was crazier than I thought ship team made famous by the 2000 movie nals, respectively. “It’s almost like the whole sneak. It wasn’t clear if Grosser got in the it could ever be. I thought it would only be “Remember the Titans” for overcoming city shut down for this game. It’s probably end zone at first, but the officials signaled people in the stands, but they were all race-driven adversity, expressed joy for an like how ball used to be back in the day. touchdown shortly after. around the sideline. It was just hectic and event he thought would never happen. An You’ve got all the “It was close,” awesome. People were definitely nervous, event won by TC, 28-7. ’71 Titans here. … Grosser said. “I but once we got on the field everybody was “I truly hope that this is a wake-up for I think it’s just a “The community came out, had to squirm.” ready to play.” the wonderful fans of Alexandria who have real big step for the Grosser con- One of those fans on the sideline was made great sacrifices over the past 38 years city and the pro- we won the game, there were nected with re- former coach Furman, who said adding to see this night,” Boone said. “I believe this gram as a whole, ceiver Will Rossi lights permanently would help TC toward night is as truly historical as ‘Friday Night being able to not no problems — it’s the way for a 20-yard returning to its glory days of the 1970s and Lights.’ It’s something that we in Alexan- only find the fund- it’s supposed to be.” touchdown with 1980s. dria thought we would never see. … ing to pull off an 6:06 remaining, “Look at the stands: full bleachers,” “I have made great sacrifices and traveled event like this, but — TC athletic director Steve Colantuoni giving the Ti- Furman said. “I’m talking to kids that I great distances because I wanted to see with having everyone tans a 14-0 ad- coached 25 or 30 years ago that are here my own eyes history — history that I that lives around here kind of give it the vantage. South County cut the lead in half and excited to be a part of it. This is a fun thought would never happen in this city. OK to get this whole thing going. It’s al- a minute later, but TC pulled away with two night for all of us.” There were many aspects of this city who most like the whole city came together for late scores: a 72-yard interception return Dr. Morton Sherman, ACPS superinten- did not want races together at night. Let’s this one.” by Davon Cooper and a 75-yard run by dent, voiced a desire for more home foot- tell it like it is. Thank God, these mentali- The portable lights used for Friday’s game Zaquan Summers. ball games at TC. ties are no longer with us. People are not were rented from Musco Lighting and cost The win improved TC’s record to 5-4 over- “I hope that we can talk about, as a com- color conscious out here tonight. They seem $24,000 to transport from Iowa to Alexan- all, 4-2 in the Patriot District, keeping the munity, doing more of this in the future,” to be color neutral. Color consciousness was dria. TC athletic director Steve Colantuoni, Titans’ playoff hopes alive. They conclude Sherman said. “We’ll work with our neigh- the mentality that kept lights out of this sta- a 1974 TC graduate, said the five light poles the regular season at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 bors, we’ll work with our city officials, and dium for 38 years.” took two men six hours to assemble. They at Lee. we’ll see where it goes. My hope would be arrived on Wednesday and were in place Prior to the game, Randolph, also the that we get to do this again. I’ve grown up BOONE’S PRESENCE at the game was for Thursday’s practice. school’s assistant athletic director, said the for a long time as an administrator, as an part of the Alexandria community’s celebra- amount of distractions surrounding the athlete enjoying Friday night football and tion of Friday night football. Glenn Furman, PLENTY OF HOOPLA surrounded the event could make focus an issue for the Ti- enjoying what it does for a community, so head coach of TC’s 1984 and 1987 state event, but there was still a game to be tans. How did the team handle the situa- I’m hoping we can move ahead and do championship teams, was in attendance. So played. And while members of the commu- tion? something more permanent.” was 92-year-old Ferdinand Day, a key mem- nity enjoyed themselves, the 2010 Titans “Based on the score, they handled it very ber in integrating Alexandria schools in the battled on-field adversity, entering the well,” Randolph said with a laugh. “There LONG AFTER the game had ended and 1960s. Former Titan players watched from fourth quarter locked in a scoreless tie. TC was all kinds of stuff going on. I was being fans had left the TC campus, Colantuoni throughout the stadium. Mayor Bill Euille, faced a fourth-and-goal from inside the pulled in 20 different directions. I’ve got to looked back on a memorable evening. Donnie Simpson and Jack Taylor were in- South County 1-yard line early in the final thank my staff for handling it because half “It was a success,” the athletic director ducted into the school’s hall of fame, the period when head coach Dennis Randolph the time I wasn’t with the team. I was off said. “The community came out, we won bleachers were packed and both school sent out the field goal team. When South doing other things because I wear a couple the game, there were no problems — it’s bands played at halftime. County jumped offside on the ensuing at- different hats around here and they did a the way it’s supposed to be.”

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TC coach Burch: tough loss were down six and I was like, ‘What is going on?’” will help down the road. While the loss was tough for the Titans to swal- low, the fact TC was hosting an opening-round game for the first time since 2001 showed signs of improve- By Jon Roetman ment. The Titans will return eight players, including Gazette Packet sophomore Whitmire and junior outside hitters Grand Roberson and Zoe Newhouse. .C. Williams first-team all-district middle “Now, from day one next year, they know the work blocker Kate Whitmire leaped at the net ethic they need, they know the level of play they Tand smashed an attack toward Lake need,” first-year head coach Michael Burch said. “I Braddock’s Tara Fialkow. The Bruins se- think this loss did more for us than any of the wins.” nior got low enough to dig the blasted ball, sending TC started the season 3-7, but began turning things it back toward the Titans. Not around at the Alexandria City expecting the powerful ricochet, Tournament. After beating Epis- TC players were left watching as “Now, from day one copal and Bishop Ireton to win the ball sailed over their heads the tourney, the Titans finished and landed near the end line for next year, they know the regular season 3-2, beating a Lake Braddock point. Annandale, Lake Braddock and The Bruins were outplayed the work ethic they West Potomac. early in their meeting with the need, they know the In the district tournament Titans in the opening round of meeting with Lake Braddock,

Phot by the Patriot District volleyball level of play they Whitmire tallied 20 kills, tournament, losing the first two Roberson added five and senior

games. After bouncing back with need. I think this loss Natalie Brown totaled five Louise Krafft a convincing win in game three, blocks. Fialkow’s dig-turned-kill fired up did more for us than “I have to give a lot of credit to the Bruins early in game four, sig- TC,” Lake Braddock head coach nifying a change in momentum. any of the wins.” Mike Clark said. “They have a lot

“I think it made a little bit of a — TC head volleyball coach of losses to teams that are me- /Gazette Packet difference,” Fialkow said. “It was Michael Burch diocre. They’ve lost a lot of a miracle play. Sometimes they games to teams that we’ve beat go your way, sometimes they quite easily — [teams] we’ve don’t. I think it really helped. It felt good.” even beat with our backups playing a lot. But that No. 4 TC made a brief run in game four, but it was was earlier in the year and you can tell that they’ve too little too late. No. 5 Lake Braddock seized con- come a long way. Everybody kind of talked to me TC Williams sophomore Kate Whitmire, left, and junior trol of the match and came back to win 3-2 (26-28, and said, ‘When we played TC it was no big deal. Sophie Siegal leap for a block attempt during Monday’s 21-25, 25-8, 25-18, 15-9), ending the Titans’ season You guys will handle them, no big deal. You guys are Patriot District match against Lake Braddock. on Nov. 1 at TCWHS. After winning the first two a really good team. I really don’t think we played all games, TC started slowly in game three, falling be- that bad the first two games. on, they would have had just as good a chance to keep” winning as we hind 12-3. They would eventually lose 25-8 and never “Their coaching staff has figured out something would have. recovered. for them. They don’t have a very deep team, and yet Burch said he will soon start an offseason conditioning program, in- “The third game, I think we thought, ‘We already the parts that they have they’ve put together in a corporating elements from his days as a college coach. have two under our belt, we can relax a little,’” nice way by the end of the year. Honestly, I feel like “Next year, we’re going to be the bomb,” Whitmire said. “South County Whitmire said. “I looked at the scoreboard and we if we would have lost tonight and they had moved better watch out.” Sports Briefs

and Kate Snow (20:51) placed 37th. rently seeking volunteers to coach youth play a five-game season on Saturdays TC Girls Advance West Potomac won the meet with 42 Basketball, Cheerleading, Baseball and Soft- through Nov. 13 at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. To XC Regionals points, followed by Lake Braddock (52) and ball. Criminal history background checks For a schedule of the games, visit West Springfield (68). Lake Braddock’s are required. Interested persons should call www.alexandriava.gov/recreation or call The T.C. Williams girls cross country team Sophie Chase won the individual title with the Youth Sports Office at 703-746-5402 or the Youth Sports Office at 703-746-5402. placed fourth at the Patriot District cham- a time of 17:42. e-mail [email protected] or pionship meet on Oct. 28 at Burke Lake The TC boys finished seventh out of eight [email protected]. Park, earning the Titans their third consecu- teams with 169 points. West Potomac fin- tive trip to regionals. TC scored scored 100 ished first with 56 points, followed by Lake Youth Basketball points, 32 better than fifth-place South Lil’ Titans Youth Braddock (61), West Springfield (94) and Registration County. The top four teams advance to the Woodson (113). Flag Football regional meet. Darren Foreman was the lone TC boy to The Alexandria Department of Recre- Junior Shannon Smythe led the way for advance to regionals, placing 13th with a Begins Season ation, Parks and Cultural Activities is cur- TC, placing sixth with a time of 18 minutes, time of 16:03. “Darren’s actually a half- rently accepting registrations for the Win- The Alexandria Department of Recre- 54 seconds. It was her third straight top 15 miler and not a distance runner,” Hughes ter Youth Basketball League for boys and ation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Sports finish at districts. said. “He’s really doing that off of talent.” girls ages 7 - 17. Registration fee is $30 per Office began its inaugural Lil’ Titans flag “She’s the backbone of the team,” TC head The Northern Region meet is Nov. 4 at child and is available to city residents only. football season on Oct. 17 at the George coach Michael Hughes said. “She’s both the Burke Lake Park. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. Registra- spark of the team and a positive influence. — Jon Roetman Washington Middle School athletic fields. tion forms are available at all neighborhood … The girls look to her for leading the team The Lil’ Titans program has 72 girls and recreation centers, public libraries and the in the race.” boys, between the ages of 5 and 6 years old Department of Recreation Administrative TC’s Adugna Desalegn finished 11th with Coaches Needed participating in this developmental pro- office. For more information, visit a time of 19:11. Sydney Schaedel (19:27) The Alexandria Department of Recre- gram. Each of the six teams (Titans - Gold, www.alexandriava.gov/recreation or call was 18th, Lisa Toledo (20:28) finished 28th ation, Parks and Cultural Activities is cur- Yellow, Black, Red, White and Blue), will the Youth Sports Office at 703-746-5402. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 35 Schools

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Mrs. Ridley, left, with her kindergarten class at the Lyles-Crouch Harvest Walk celebration Oct. 29. Helping the Homeless Lyles-Crouch Traditional Acad- emy hosted a Fall Harvest Festival and mini walkathon Oct. 29 to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. Dressed as their favorite book characters, students participated in a 10-minute musical costume walking festival. Parents sponsored their children in the walk by making donations to Community Lodgings. After the walk, students enjoyed a story by the librarian, Mrs. Koplitz, songs by Ms. Pearson, and were taught a dance routine by Mrs. Spencer-Shepperson. Healthy snacks were provided by Lyles-Crouch second graders Madison, left, and Trader Joe’s, Safeway and the PTA. Madeleine enjoy the Harvest Walk celebration.

School Notes Send announcements to the Alexandria Heather Nocera of Alexandria has for the spring 2010 semester at James Gazette Packet, by e-mail to earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Madison University: Chloe Mulliner; [email protected]. a Virginia Teachers Certification for sec- Abigail Agha; Tuba Ahmed; Emily Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- ondary schools from Virginia Wesleyan Applegate; Erin Burke; lowing week’s paper. Photos are College. Mohammed Kashaf Chagla Eliza- encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- beth Chenevey; Kimberly Collins; 778-9412 with questions. These students made the Dean’s List Deborah Dawit; Amanda Devoto; Elizabeth Donelan; Brandon Eskridge; Kristen Fannon; Julia Fiorio; Wyatt Floyd; Kelly Foelber; Maxwell Frazier; Meaghan Fry; Nicole Gerow; Brian Gray; Chris- topher Hughes; Shahana Islam; Brigid Jacobs; Andrew Jones; John Knetemann; John Kroon; Rebekka Laird; Ariel Lee; Eldar Loncarevic; Elizabeth Loveless; Devan Maddox; Devin Matthews; Haley Mertins; Elizabeth Nowak; Kevin O’Brien; Diana Pei; Hanna Pitcher; Sarah Pogue; Polly Reuter; Julia Rubel; Stephanie Salvatore; Kendra Scott; Marisa Seitz; Devyani Shenoy; Joseph Soule; Colleen Stevens; Andrew Swinson; Jason Tayloe; Farzan Tebyanian; Abigail Temoshchuk; George Trimble; Erin Triplett; Alexis Vlasho; Gregory Wahler; See Schools, Page 37

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