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nvestigators are looking into Iwhether or not a game of dice was at the heart of a dispute between Julian Dawkins, 22, and
off-duty Arlington County Sheriff Photo by Tracy Barber Deputy Craig Patterson, 44. Police and prosecutors are still trying to track down eyewitnesses to what happened in early morning hours of May 22, when Patterson shot and killed Dawkins in corner yard of the Lynhaven neighborhood. Friends of the slain Alexandria Friends created a memo- man gathered in front of the court- rial for Julian Dawkins on house on Tuesday to call for Lynhaven Drive. charges to be filed in the case. “It’s devastating, and it’s a trag- Even as preparations for a ser- edy,” said Joy Brandon, who lives vice at Antioch Baptist Church in Del Ray. “This man is at home were being finalized this week, suspended from work with a pay- police detectives and prosecutors check while Julian is going to be were meeting behind closed doors buried on Friday.” See Investigators, Page 4 Primary: Two Races, Four Candidates Competition in June 11 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
By Michael Lee Pope cratic National Committee chair- Gazette Packet man Terry McAuliffe will be un-
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pages 20-25. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Week in Alexandria Old Town, Then Eisenhower Which neighborhood should become the focus of the next small area plan? That’s a debate that grabbed elected officials this week, as they debated whether Eisenhower West should get the prize or North Old Town. Residents in both neighborhoods were lobbying elected officials that their neck of the woods should be the focus of attention. “This is not about pitting one part of the city against another part,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “It’s about reaching a compromise.” But the city’s long-range planning efforts are a zero-sum game at City Hall, where planning officials can dedicate a minimum of 18 months putting together the next small-area plan. Eisenhower West ended up winning the day, largely because the plan can trig- ger a sunset clause to end the industrial land use at Virginia Pav- ing. Councilman Paul Smedberg was the lone holdout for mov- ing ahead with Old Town North first as a way to guide the devel- opment pressures there, including the 25-acre site where a shut- Chaplain Dick Evans of tered coal-fired power plan now stands. American Legion Post 24 “I think that site will develop much sooner than people expect,” gives the invocation. said Smedberg. Unlike Old Town North, where a number of redevelopment ef- forts are already in the pipeline, the scene on the West End is different. The focus there will be finding a way to create incen-
tives for development. “Let’s stop kidding ourselves,” concluded Photos by Renée Ruggl Mayor Euille. “Nothing is going to happen without a plan.” Battle of Eisenhower Avenue The War on Bricks has begun, and the first battle will be on Eisenhower Avenue from Mill Road to Holland Lane. This is where city officials will determine whether or not the sidewalks are brick
— which is currently called for in the Eisenhower East Small-Area es/Gazette Packet Plan — or concrete or perhaps some mix of concrete and brick detailing. Last month, former School Board Chairwoman Mollie Danforth Guest speaker John A. and Commission on Aging member Bob Eiffert declared war on Kelly, chairman of the brick sidewalks, which they said pose a hazard because they are Advisory Committee on often uneven and create impediments to people with disabilities. Cemeteries and Memorials, They are also a problem for women who wear heels, which can addresses the guests. get stuck in the cracks. Danforth and Eiffert said the city should Memorial Day take action to create a new brick policy before new brick side- The flag at Alexandria walks are approved. Now the front lines have moved to Eisenhower National Cemetery is Avenue, where a widening project will include new sidewalks. completely lowered and Will they be brick, as currently called for in the plan? Or will then flown at half staff for concrete stage an invasion? Intelligence from the battlefield is in- the Memorial Day service. conclusive. “We’re going to come back to council with a number of options,” promised Rich Baier, director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services. “We’re going to count on that,” said Councilwoman Del Pepper, who generally supports brick architecture but has been a long- Patrick McGrady, time critic of brick sidewalks. currently program support assistant Who’s In Charge? from Quantico, who oversees the cem- Alexandria’s mayor serves as the chairman for all City Council etery, gives the Gary Moore played Taps for meetings, determining who gets to speak and in what order. That welcome remarks. the Memorial Service. means council members look to the mayor when they want to speak. But if the mayor steps away from the dais, the vice mayor has the task of running the meeting. Such was the case this week when City Councilman Justin Wil- Preparations son wanted to weigh in on a matter of significance this week. Navy Commander Joe Mayor Bill Euille had stepped away. And Vice Mayor Allison Cubba presented VFW Silberberg did not respond quick enough for the fast-talking Wil- Commander Bob Jones son. “Mister Mayor? Madam Vice Mayor? Alexander Haig?” asked with a new flag to fly over Wilson, referring to the secretary of state who infamously declared the Alexandria National
/Gazette Packet himself “in control” when President Ronald Reagan was shot in Cemetery on Saturday 1981. “I was alive then,” added Wilson, who was born in 1979. morning, May 25. More than 100 scouts gathered Correction with neighbors, family,
Louise Krafft friends and neighbors to Last week’s issue incorrectly attributed a quote to Deputy retire the old flag and raise Commonwealth’s Attorney Molly Sullivan. She should have been the new. Afterwards, those quoted to say she had no comment on what kind of sentence pros- gathered set out to deco-
Photo by Photo ecutors would be seeking in the case against Kashif Bashir, who is Petty Officer First Class Martin Wilson, USN of Seal Team 18 rate each gravestone with charged with shooting Alexandria police officer Peter Laboy. stationed at Little Creek, Va., directs the scouts in the un- a flag for Memorial Day — Michael Lee Pope folding and raising of the new flag. More photos, page 31. weekend. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 3 News
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Joy Brandon collects signatures and memories for a memorial to Julian Dawkins as part of a protest outside the Alexandria city courthouse. Investigators Seeking Eyewitnesses From Page 1 to confer about how they should proceed in the case. Church Service FREE WHITENING Police say Patterson shot Dawkins, who died shortly Julian Dawkins is survived by his mother, New Patients Only - After complete exam, x-rays, and cleaning. afterwards. Alexandria police detectives questioned Periodontal disease and cavities must be treated first. Gwen Pratt-Miller; his father, Curtis Dawkins; Patterson, then released him. Since that time the and his step-father, Vincent Miller; two broth- Arlington County Sheriff’s Office has placed him on ers, James Williams and Bryan Matthews; paid administrative leave. On Thursday, the coro- grandparents, Robert and Romaine Dawkins; ner ruled the case a homicide. At press time, no and a host of family and friends. charges have been filed. Family will receive friends at Antioch Church “The mere fact that it is a homicide does not nec- of Christ, 1120 Queen St., Alexandria, on Fri- essarily mean that it justifies prosecution,” said day, May 31 from 10 a.m. until time of service Commonwealth’s Attorney S. Randolph “Randy” at noon. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. Sengel. “There are justifiable homicides and homi- Arrangements are by Ames Funeral Home, cides that are in self defense and cases of that na- Manassas. ture where it’s not appropriate to bring charges.”
JULIAN DAWKINS had only recently turned 21 SOME HAVE ALREADY started drawing compari- when he was gunned down on a street he had known sons between the Dawkins homicide and the Febru- his whole life. Friends recalled Dawkins as a gentle ary 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen- soul, a graduate of T.C. Williams High School who ager who was shot and killed by neighborhood watch enjoyed basketball and hoped to start his own busi- coordinator George Zimmerman. Local police officials ness some day. On the night he was killed, he was at were unwilling to bring charges against Zimmerman, Put Us to a party celebrating his cousin, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, but a special prosecutor appointed to the investiga- who had been signed to the Washington Mystics. tion eventually charged him with murder. Now many The Test Detectives are investigating whether or not a game in Alexandria are pressing for charges to be filed of dice may have led to a dispute between the two against Patterson. ❦ Selection men, which culminated in violence shortly after “This is the Trayvon Martin case all over again, but midnight. “If that was one of us out on the street this time it’s happening here in Alexandria,” said Geri ❦ and we shot at a police officer — meant to kill him Baldwin, a community activist who lives in Old Town. Service or not meant to kill him — we would be behind bars,” “Craig Patterson should be arrested and tried. Let ❦ said Yashika Smith, who lives in Old Town. “And the justice be served.” Price fact that the police officer is not behind bars is ri- Sengel said he hoped his office would make some diculous.” kind of determination by the end of the week. Until During the protest outside the courthouse this then, friends of Dawkins said, they will keep press- Come Taste the Difference week, friends of Dawkins called for action. They said ing for police and prosecutors to deliver justice for that Alexandria police officials and prosecutors are their dead friend. Two Convenient Alexandria Locations dragging their feet because the man who shot and “Justice has not been served,” said Curtis Moore, Open 7 days a week killed Dawkins is a law-enforcement official. Inside who lives in Washington, D.C. “It’s crazy, and it just the courthouse, prosecutors said they needed more doesn’t make sense.” Bradlee Belle View evidence to charge Patterson with murder. So far, 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. Sengel said, that evidence has yet to materialize. 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 “We simply do not know, at this point, what ex- Correction actly happened,” said Sengel. “Whether it’s a justifi- Last week’s issue incorrectly identified the neighbor- able killing or if it’s not, what degree of homicide it hood where the shooting took place. It should have said www.unwinedva.com might be — and those are all important decisions the incident happened in the Lynhaven neighborhood. that have to be made before you charge somebody.” 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
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Remembering on Memorial Day Dr. Stephen Versace accompanied by members of the West Point Class of ’59 and Friends of Rocky Versace places a bouquet of flowers at the base of his brother’s memorial sculpture in the Rocky Versace Plaza on Monday, May 26. Sponsored by the Friends of Rocky Versace and the Mount Vernon Community Center, the ceremony paid tribute to the 67 Alexandria Vietnam War fallen heroes and all the members of the nation’s Armed Forces who died in war and peace. The ceremony opened with the singing of the National Anthem by Miss Virginia Out- standing Teen Andolyn Medina. The St. Rita’s American Heritage Girls led those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Parochial Vicar of St. Rita’s Roman Catholic Church the Rev. Edwin Perez gave the invoca- tion. A tribute to Capt. HR Rocky Versace written by then Major James N. Rowe was read. Bugler Kenneth Anderson played Taps.
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Brynne Ware-Colantuoni, Mayor Bill Euille, Jack- son Dunton and Patty Moran are joined by elected officials and Relay for Life organizers in the official ribbon- cutting ceremony on Swanson field.
Relay for Life he T.C. Williams National Honor So- Tciety and Athletic Department hosted for the first time in Alexan- dria the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, May 18-19. The 24-hour relay in- cluded several teams of TC students and staff members. Participants formed teams and set up tents and camping supplies. Af- ter the first opening lap — the survivors lap — teams started the relay with one mem- ber on the track, walking, at all times. Mu- sic was provided with live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening and again on Sunday morning. The Relay for Life organizers were Patty Moran and Steve Colantuoni.
Photos by Brynne Ware-Colantuoni and Louise Krafft Jackson Dunton lead off the survi- Gazette Packet vor lap around the field.
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After years of rejecting the issue, GOP embraces Liberating the Vote restoring voting rights to nonviolent felons. By Michael Lee Pope THIS WEEK, the attor- Gazette Packet ney general issued a re- port presenting a num- hen Ken Cuccinelli was a ber of legal alternatives member of the Virginia to the current system of Wstate Senate representing restoring rights to non- Fairfax County, he was violent felons. One is es- staunchly opposed to extending voting tablishing a “permanent rights to nonviolent felons. Year after year, function” under
Photo by the issue was raised by Northern Virginia theºgovernor’s office Democrats. And year after year, the conser- that would be dedicated to rights applica- vative Republican who represented the 37th tions. The report, which was compiled by a Senate District — an area that stretched bipartisan commission of lawyers Cuccinelli Michael Lee Pope from Burke to Centreville — would vote convened in March, also said the governor against it. Now that he is attorney general could “exercise his discretionary clemency and engaged in a hotly contested race for power in a more expansive manner”ºto governor, Cuccinelli is changing his tune. streamline the process. One of the key find- “Being in the middle of it for a number of ings of the commission, however, was that years changed my opinion on this particu- the governor does not have the authority /Gazette Packet lar point,” said Cuccinelli this week. “I think to issue an executive order restoring voting I’m consistent with some of the other things rights. I’ve done in the criminal justice arena.” “We think the governor can do a lot for When he arrived in Richmond, Cuccinelli thousands of people with an executive or- said, he thought denial of voting rights der, and we think people should be discuss- should be part of the punishment given to ing that as opposed to where in the bureau- The issue of restoring voting rights to felons has long been an issue for felon. Over the years though, he saw a pat- cracy the staffing should be provided,” said Democrats. Now some leading Republicans are joining the effort. tern of behavior in which legislators would ACLU of Virginia executive director Claire increase penalties for all manner of offenses Gastañaga. “The governor has access to all possible within the limitations outlined in and for all.” — a phenomenon he calls “felony creep.” kinds of lawyers, and the kind of lawyer I the commission’s report to the attorney gen- By the time he became attorney general in would want is the one who would tell me eral. THE POLITICS of restoring voting rights 2010, Cuccinelli began to have second what I can do not what I can’t do.” “While we are glad to see that the gover- to nonviolent felons remains perilous in thoughts about his longstanding opposition Although ACLU leaders were critical of nor has taken steps to improve the restora- Richmond, where Republicans have long to restoration of voting rights for nonvio- Cuccinelli, the organization took pains to tion process by removing the waiting pe- stood in the way of extending the franchise lent felons. publicly praise Republican Gov. Bob riod and other barriers for non-violent fel- to people who have been found guilty of “When I arrived as attorney general, I McDonnell this week. After the attorney ons, more work remains,” said ACLU of Vir- felonies. Earlier this year, the issue took on evolved to a different position,” said general released his report, McDonnell an- ginia legislative counsel Hope Amezquita. added significance when McDonnell raised Cuccinelli. nounced that he will automatically restore “It is our hope that with continued leader- the issue during his annual State of the “I think that we need to be more open as voting rights of nonviolent felon on an in- ship and advocacy from some of Virginia’s Commonwealth Address. Although it’s not a society to reintegrating people who go into dividual basis. The move falls short of the highest elected officials across the spectrum, an issue Republicans have traditionally sup- our prisons and our jails when they come blunt restoration that civil rights advocates state legislators will finally see the wisdom ported, McDonnell indicated that the time out.” have been calling for, but it goes as far as of ridding Virginia of this punitive law once See Restoring, Page 34 Local probation office reintegrates Working To Help Ex-Offenders ex-offenders into community. By Gerald A. Fill Probation Case Gazette Packet Lisa Stapleton, chief of Adult Probation & Parole, Alexandria City District, cites this example of an Al- s a longstanding observer of crimi- Lisa Stapleton, exandria city adult offender in which probation nal behavior trends Lisa Stapleton, chief, Adult supervision and counseling resulted in a positive A Probation & outcome even in what at one time appeared hope- a 21-year veteran of the state De- Parole, Alexan- less. The offender is now reintegrated into the partment of Corrections and, since 2007, community as a productive law abiding citizen: chief of Probation and Parole of Alexandria, dria City Dis- “Female, approximately 30 years old when first said, “80 percent of our adult offenders on trict, Virginia incarcerated for substance abuse many years ago, probation have committed crimes because Department of was arrested and imprisoned and then placed on Corrections. probation; violated the terms of probation several they have at one time or another been in- times for drug trafficking, bad checks, and violated volved in substance abuse violations … and her probation in several different Court jurisdic- I would also say that we are much more tions. She most recently entered probation with the Alexandria city district; was helped by Friends of aware that the source of problems for many Guest House to locate housing, and a local em- offenders entering into criminal behavior Photo ployer hired her. Offender was on probation with are untreated or unresolved mental health Contributed three different Courts but because of counseling issues. and help by several organizations, and, after sev- eral years, has fulfilled probation requirements in “Our probation officers are constantly two of the three Court jurisdictions and is now working to identify, where we can, the awaiting being released from her third and final source of the offenders’ problems and refer with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Asked why she chose to stay in this area probation. In the meantime, she has been em- them for treatment and/or counseling.” ployed for approximately three years with no Prior to joining the state Department of of criminal justice, she replied, “I always problems.” Stapleton supervises, along with a deputy, Corrections, she was employed for several believed that I could make a difference in 12 probation officers who currently moni- years in a pre-trial services program in the the life of people who were in a bad way, ciated, as bringing into play local commu- tor and supervise 529 adult offenders on District of Columbia, and then as a proba- and help them become productive members nity organizations that together with the probation. tion officer with a family court services pro- of our community.” She cited her office’s probation officers make a significant con She graduated from American University gram in Atlantic City, N.J. role, not always well understood or appre- See Working, Page 34 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 7 Politics Competition in Primary for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General From Page 1 crat to hold the office was Mary Sue Terry, that choice,” said University of Mary Wash- who was first elected to the position in 1985 ington political science professor Stephen and then reelect in 1989. That means Re- Farnsworth. “But he will have some mate- publicans have held the position since 1990. rial to paint the Republican ticket as too “Democrats know this is an uphill climb,” conservative for Virginia.” said Moran. “That’s why it’s so important Republicans were going to use a statewide to for primary voters to pick the right per- primary to select their candidates until Tea son to be on the ticket.” Party supporters backing Cuccinelli seized The winner of the Democratic primary for control of the executive committee last year attorney general will face state Sen. Mark and changed the rules. The party decided Ralph Northam Aneesh Chopra Mark Herring Justin Fairfax Obenshain (R-26), who won his party’s to ditch the primary in favor of a conven- nomination during a convention fight against Del. Rob Bell (R-58). Although tion to determine candidates, a decision that On the campaign trail, Northam has ians, women seeking to rise in their careers, Obenshain’s nomination as the Republican prompted Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling to drop out called for a ban on assault weapons and a and the rise of college tuition costs. choice for attorney general did not gener- of the race and condemn the direction of requirement for universal background “The Richmond Republicans want us to ate as much press as the lieutenant gover- the party as too extreme. When Republi- checks on all firearm purchases in Virginia. give up,” he says as he begins to ride back- nor candidate, Obenshain’s speech to del- cans gathered in Richmond earlier this He has also suggested that elected officials ward down the escalator. “But we can’t let egates sounded many of the same themes month to nominate Cuccinelli, they also should be required to report of gifts to fam- that happen.” — opposing a woman’s right to choose, sup- selected a virtually unknown candidate for ily members, which would have required porting the Second Amendment and going lieutenant governor — conservative black the governor’s daughter to report the THE RACE for lieutenant governor is nor- after Democratic President Barack Obama pastor E.W. Jackson, who has compared $15,000 tab for catering and flowers she mally a sleeper because the role is the least at every opportunity. Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and received from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie visible of all the statewide offices. But this “President Obama, the next time your called gays “sexually twisted.” Williams — who also contributed money to year is different for two reasons. One is the rogue IRS targets the Virginia Tea Party, you “This is further evidence that making de- the attorney general’s campaign that went split in the Virginia state Senate, which is going to have to deal with me,” Obenshain cisions like that can have unintended con- unreported at first. Northam’s proposal evenly divided between 20 Republicans and said to thunderous applause. sequences,” said Uni- 20 Democrats. That means that versity of Virginia Cen- the next lieutenant governor MARK HERRING is a Leesburg resident ter for Politics analyst will have a tie-breaking vote “Terry McAuliffe is not the most highly and graduate of the University of Richmond Geoff Skelley. “If Jack- determining the balance of School of Law who runs a private practice. son proves to be a li- power in the Senate. Another regarded Democrat, and a lot of Democrats A former member of the Loudoun County ability for the ticket, reason this year is different is Board of Supervisors, Herring was first Republicans will prob- are frustrated by that choice. But he will have because winner of the Demo- elected to the state Senate in a 2006 spe- ably look back on the cratic primary for lieutenant cial election. He has a bachelor’s degree and decision to shift to a some material to paint the Republican ticket governor will go head to head master’s degrees from the University of Vir- convention with some with Jackson. Northam and ginia, and he is the father of two. He remorse.” as too conservative for Virginia.” Chopra wasted no time in is- launched his campaign for attorney general Democrats have two — University of Mary Washington political science professor suing statements about the Re- almost a year ago, saying it’s time to “get contenders for the publican candidate. Stephen Farnsworth politics out” of the attorney general’s office. lieutenant governor “E.W. Jackson is fighting “Over the last three years, we’ve watched spot, state Sen. Ralph tooth and nail with Ken Attorney General Cuccinelli pursue an ideo- Northam (D-6) and former U.S. Chief Tech- would also lower the threshold of personal Cuccinelli to move Virginia backwards by logical crusade that is out of step with the nology Officer Aneesh Chopra. In the race investments that must be disclosed from imposing an extreme social agenda onto the mainstream,” Herring said in his campaign for attorney general, Democrats will select $10,000 to $5,000 as well as create an in- Commonwealth,” said Northam in a press announcement. “Time after time, the attor- between state Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) dependent ethics panel with subpoena pow- release. ney general has abused the powers of his and former federal prosecutor Justin ers. “Jackson’s extreme views are far to the office and twisted the law to advance his Fairfax. “The people of this commonwealth de- right of Virginia voters. In fact, Jackson is personal political agenda, which has been serve better than Governor McDonnell and far more extreme than Ken Cuccinelli — costly to taxpayers and costly to the cred- RALPH NORTHAM is a Virginia Military Attorney General Cuccinelli’s recent impro- which is quite a feat,” said Chopra in a press ibility of the office.” Institute graduate and U.S. Army veteran prieties,” Northam said in a statement is- release. Herring said he was inspired to run when who is currently a pediatric neurologist. sued in April. The selection of Jackson as the Republi- Cuccinelli issued a legal opinion early in his Northam is currently an assistant professor can standard bearer has changed the dy- term that said the boards of visitors at the of neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical ANEESH CHOPRA is an Arlington resi- namics of the race, which has suddenly be- state’s universities and colleges could not School and father of two. One of his major dent, a graduate of the Kennedy School of come much higher profile than it would include sexual orientation as a part of their legislative accomplishments during his time Government at Harvard University and the otherwise be. Democrats are eager to cam- nondiscrimination policies. Herring said it in the state Senate was championing legis- father of two girls. He served as Virginia’s paign against Jackson, using his past state- was part of a pattern that Cuccinelli devel- lation to ban smoking in restaurants. When Secretary of Technology under Democratic ments as a template to portray the Republi- oped during his time in office, from going he launched his campaign back in Decem- Gov. Tim Kaine until 2009, when President can ticket as a party against choice for after a climate change scientist at the Uni- ber, he indicated his campaign would focus Barack Obama tapped Chopra to be the women and civil rights for gays. That means versity of Virginia to suing the federal En- on the social issues that dominated the con- nation’s first chief technology officer. When the choice facing Democrats is which of the vironmental Protection Agency and taking troversial 2012 session, which put Virginia he formally launched his campaign back in two candidates on the Democratic side on the federal Affordable Care Act in court. in the national news media spotlight as well March, he tried to re-appropriate his repu- would be the best person to face Jackson. Last month, Herring sent a letter to the as the late-night comedy shows. tation as a high-tech innovator in a politi- “I think it helps Chopra,” said former state public integrity section of the Department “Republicans used their majority to cal context. Democratic Party chairman Brian Moran. of Justice seeking an inquiry into financial launch an all-out assault on women, work- “I decided to run for the post as I firmly “Northam would have been a choice for dealings between Virginia supplement ing families and the LGBT community,” he believe our state government can be Democrats who were concerned about maker Star Scientific, McDonnell and said in an e-mail to party steering commit- smarter, faster, better, and fairer for all Vir- electability. Now that’s less of a concern, so Cuccinelli. tee members to launch his campaign. “As I ginians,” he said in a written statement. people will be more willing to go with what “The gifts and the cozy relationship be- spoke on the floor of the Virginia Senate to Earlier this month, Chopra became the their hearts and minds are telling them.” tween these individuals and this company defend a most basic right of women — the first down-ticket candidate to start airing a have raised serious concerns in Virginians’ right to control their own bodies and per- television commercial. The 33-second spot THE RACE for attorney general is tradi- minds, especially because Star Scientific has sonal health — I was struck by how far titled “Escalator” shows Chopra staying in tionally difficult for Democrats, who must business before the state,” said Herring in Virginia’s government had strayed from its place as he climbs up a down elevator. The battle the perception that Republicans are most fundamental mission of improving the image is supposed to act as a metaphor for the law-and-order party that has candidates See Competition, Page 27 lives of all Virginians.” the economic plight of middle class Virgin- who are tough on crime. The last Demo- 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
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Officers and members of the Board of Governors gather for a photo prior to the annual flag raising ceremony at the Old Dominion Boat Club. Pictured are Art Fox, Ernie ODBC secretary Dee Dauray, Jim Lavery, John Keegan, Dee Philips, Dee Beresford visits with Members of Alexandria Fire Department Engine Com- Beresford, Eric DeSoto, Paul Whitestone and Miles Mayor Bill Euille following pany 201 listen to remarks prior to the water cannon Holtzman. the May 19 ceremony. demonstration by the fireboat John Glenn. Old Dominion Boat Club ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’ holds 133rd flag raising.
By Jeanne Theismann singing of the national anthem by Gazette Packet Jessica Fuller and a blessing for the safety of boaters by Pastor Carl reary skies and week- Rush of Bush Hill Presbyterian end rains cleared as Church. New flags were then in- Dmembers, dignitaries dividually hoisted atop the gaff- and guests of the Old rigged flagpole at 1 King St. Dominion Boat Club gathered at The ceremony concluded with a the foot of King Street May 19 for water cannon demonstration by the 133rd annual flag raising cer- the fireboat John Glenn on the emony. Potomac River. “These flags symbolize the unity “Thank you to the Old Domin- between the city, the state, the ion Boat Club for what you do each United States and the Old Domin- and every day in your youth and ion Boat Club,” said Mayor Bill philanthropic endeavors,” said Euille prior to the yearly tradition Euille as he congratulated the club of hoisting new flags to kick off members. “Congratulations and the official start of a safe boating best wishes for a season of boat- season. “This ceremony is a tradi- ing safety.” tion that has been passed down for D.C. Fireboat 133 years to the young people of John Glenn Jr. Eric DeSoto, John Keegan and Miles our community.” demonstrates a Holtzman raise the City of Alexandria The U.S. Coast Guard Ceremo- water cannon flag May 19 at 1 King Street as part of the nial Honor Guard presented the salute along the 133rd annual flag raising ceremony at the colors, which was followed by the Potomac River. Old Dominion Boat Club. Obituary ing from high school in 1934, he business on Four Mile Run in Arlington. Besides being a successful entrepreneur John Jacob Krafft attended George Washington Uni- There he devised a method to utilize air- and businessman, John had a love for the Born in New York on Oct. 18, versity and studied mechanical plane scrap fuselage for the manufacture great outdoors. He was an avid sailor, 1916, John Jacob Krafft moved engineering. of ductwork. With the advent of air-condi- hunter and fisherman. He and his wife loved with his family to the city of Alex- He was on a double date with a tioning, he expanded the business to include to travel and saw much of the world during andria at the age of 5. He was one friend and met his future bride, the sale of both heating and cooling sys- their 50-plus years of marriage. Together, of seven children of Jacob Martin Dana Barrett, who was a cartog- tems. He designed the “Krafft-Pack” Air John and Dana raised two children, a son and Augusta (Hiertrierter) Krafft. rapher at the National Geo- Handler to meet the need of residential air- Jay, and a daughter, Ann. Krafft He grew up in Alexandria on the graphic. It was love at first sight conditioning. Following his retirement from Krafft Ser- west corner of Cedar and King Streets across and they were soon married and living on In the early 1960s, he purchased prop- vice, he developed the property on Edsall from the Masonic Temple. One of his favor- 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. He erty in the undeveloped West End of Alex- Road and created Edsall Center. He played ite childhood memories was climbing on the opened a sheet metal shop in Georgetown, andria. There he built the facility which re- tennis and studied German, continued to scaffolding as the Temple was being con- the Krafft Company, where he manufac- mains today as the headquarters of Krafft travel, and learned to use computers. After structed. tured ductwork for residential heating sys- A/C Service Corp. He was one of the found- the death of his wife in 1996, he marveled He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School tems. He was inducted into the army in ing fathers of the Air Conditioning Contrac- at the rapidly changing world through the in Alexandria and for high school he gradu- 1943 and served in WWII in the Engineer- tors of America and served as its second eyes of his four grandchildren — Allie, ated from McKinley Technical School in ing Construction Battalion stationed in the president. He was also involved with the Dana, Nicole and Michael. Despite the chal- Washington, D.C. In order to get to school, Pacific theatre. He was honorable dis- founding of Ascension Academy, a private lenges of old age, he continued to stay ac- he walked to the streetcar in Old Town that charged with the rank of sergeant in 1946. Catholic school for young men in the City tive well into his 90s. took him to the bus in D.C. After graduat- Upon his return home, he reopened his of Alexandria. He died on May 20, 2013. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet
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Julie Ferrill ber who serves as the School Board’s liaison to pils tested at Jefferson-Houston is too small to Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 Failing To Help our PK-8 school. We appreciate their shared be credible, since 6th grade classes were only [email protected] commitment of time. added in 2009-10, 7th grade in 2010-11 and Jane Hughes J-H Students Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 During the meeting we learned from them 8th grade in 2011-12. So five years of [email protected] To the Editor: that Mr. Keating, Mr. Campbell, and former Jefferson-Houston’s elementary school test West Old Town Citizens Association mem- Tara Lloyd School Board member Helen Morris traveled scores were compared with those at Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 bers were honored to have District A School to Richmond to testify on April 2 before the Petersburg’s A.P. Hill Elementary School, which [email protected] Board members Bill Campbell, Karen Graf and Senate Finance Committee’s subcommittee on is on the state’s warning list for the third year Andrea Smith Stephanie Kapsis attend a special meeting ear- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 education. (Alexandria Democrat Dick Saslaw and has been discussed as a possible takeover [email protected] lier this month to discuss Jefferson-Houston serves on this committee.) target in the future. School’s academic dilemma. They were joined Debbie Funk The Alexandria trio opposed funding for S.B. The test scores for 3rd and 5th grade math National Sales by Justin Keating, the District B Board mem- 703-778-9444 1324, the authorizing legislation which per- SOL pass rates again did not show a signifi- [email protected] mits the Commonwealth of Virginia to take cant difference. In only one category (3rd grade over consistently failing schools like Jefferson- math) did Petersburg pupils do worse than Publisher Jerry Vernon Houston. Apparently they succeeded as final those at Jefferson-Houston last year. In fact, [email protected] funding for the state-proposed Educational 5th grade math scores reveal that while only Editor & Publisher Opportunity Institution was slashed from 21 percent of Jefferson-Houston children Mary Kimm $600,000 to $150,000. passed the SOL, the pass rate at A.P. Hill was 703-778-9433 [email protected] When describing the Alexandria delegation’s nearly three times higher at 58.33 percent. @MaryKimm argument, Mr. Keating explained that Alexan- Mr. Keating’s thesis — and presumably that Editor in Chief dria seeks variable levels of state interventions of the Alexandria School Board he represents Steven Mauren Art/Design: — interventions which fall short of complete — that Jefferson-Houston merits a less drastic Laurence Foong, John Heinly
Photo by school takeover. Jefferson-Houston, he said, takeover based on a comparison with other Production Manager: Jean Card performed at a higher level than Petersburg’s troubled schools elsewhere in Virginia is sim- Geovani Flores schools and, because of this, less state over- ply not backed up by data. Editor Emeritus: sight was required to correct Jefferson- It’s embarrassing for Alexandria education Mary Anne Weber
Louise Krafft Houston’s problems than Petersburg’s. We pre- officials to admit, but Jefferson-Houston is in sumed Mr. Keating meant that Petersburg’s a class by itself. That is why the state targets it CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: takeover school had an even worse academic for total takeover. Ann Oliver record than Jefferson-Houston’s. As far as demographics go, the two Peters- [email protected]
/Gazette Packet The Petersburg school in question was not burg schools are majority black and so is A Connection Newspaper disclosed but according to the Department of Jefferson-Houston. According to the Kids The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed Education it is Peabody Middle School. How- Count project of the Annie B. Casey Founda- weekly to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. ever, a comparison of Virginia State Depart- tion, in 2011 about 15 percent of Alexandria Any owners or occupants of premises that do ment of Education test data for both Peabody children ages 0 through 17 lived in poverty not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by telephone at 703-917-6480 or and Jefferson-Houston suggests Mr. Keating’s while more than a third (37.7 percent) of the by email to [email protected], assumption may be flawed. Over a three-year children in Petersburg were poor. Census re- and the distributor will be notified to period 6th grade reading and math SOL test sults from 2010 and the American Community discontinue service. Snapshot pass rates reveal no significant difference be- Survey five-year average reveal family income 11:34 a.m., May 26: Chelsea tween the two schools. The same was true for in Alexandria is more than double that of Pe- Bryan performs at the Arlandria 7th grade reading and math, for which there tersburg ($102,000 vs. $44,000). Yet the two Farmers Market. are two years of data available to compare. Petersburg schools were not measurably worse Arguably, the numbers of middle school pu- See Letters, Page 12 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com DROP & FIX Opinion Computer and Cellular Service and Sales LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS - PC and MAC FREE ESTIMATES, FLAT RATES, QUICK RETURNS • Tune Ups, Slow, Freezing or Dead Computers ‘How Did That Happen?’ • Virus Spy Ware Removal and Protection • Windows and Mac Upgrades, Data Backup then the public would have had time to respond and • Liquid Spills, Cracked Screens and Parts Tale of two funds. write us, just as they did about the Warwick pool, • Unlocked Smart Phones and More the meters in Old Town, the schools, etc. Not one EASY-TO-FIND LOCATION: Rt. 1 & Beacon Hill Road By Allison Silberberg email came in about these two funds because no 2790 Beacon Hill Road (next to 7-11) Vice Mayor of Alexandria one knew about a possible change. On April 15, the City Council had a work session 703-660-1311 his is a story about two funds that have made with the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commis- Ta significant difference in Alexandria for a sion to get their take on the budget and the city’s decade and how they are possibly threat- fiscal health. The BFAAC chair, John Renner, gave a ened. detailed presentation to the council with dozens of The public is understandably concerned about the bullet points, and one of his points was a sentence future of dedicated funding for the long-established about BFAAC’s support to eliminate the designated Affordable Housing Fund and Open Space Fund. I funds for the set asides. One or two colleagues on certainly share their concern, and I hope this letter council expressed support for Mr. Renner’s point. This will help clarify what the two funds are, their im- lasted a couple of minutes at most. Then Mr. Renner pact, and why we need to reinstate the dedicated continued. funds for these set asides. Otherwise, Alexandria will Making a comment for a minute or two does not have two funds without a predictable, consistent base mean that the council has discussed the issue, nor of support and will be up and down like the wind. does it mean there is council consensus. In contrast, For now, the Affordable Housing Fund and the during the Preliminary Add/Delete meeting, for a Open Space Fund will be funded through FY2014, moment, we did have consensus when there were and the council put an additional amount of four of us (Mayor Euille, Councilman Chapman, $174,000 into supporting affordable housing. What Councilwoman Pepper, and myself) who wanted to is difficult to fathom is that after FY2014, these two increase the designated funds for the Affordable funds will no longer have a Housing Fund. The dedicated or set aside mayor then withdrew his amount unless the City To change or not to change support of increasing the Council votes to put funds funds, and we had to into it. Therefore, depend- dedicated funding for the drop the matter, but that ing upon the council Affordable Housing Fund would have been a per- makeup and the economy, fect moment for others to the amount in each fund and Open Space Fund. raise their feelings about will vary wildly. eliminating the dedi- I hope we can right this That is the question. cated funds for the set ship, because having these asides, but we did not two funds with dedicated have that discussion. funding made good policy sense for a decade and A week later on May 6, we had the Final Add/ helped our city achieve its civic goals, as stated in Delete meeting that lasted just over an hour. Noth- the city’s seven-point strategic plan. ing was discussed about the set asides. We then had Until May 6 when the City Council voted for the a 20-minute break before the budget vote in Coun- budget, no one knew that the dedicated monies to cil Chambers. At some point, the two sentences about support these two funds were on the chopping block. eliminating the dedicated funds were added. Yet, the I have heard from housing and open space advocates motion should have only included what we agreed asking me about this dramatic change in policy. I upon as a council. The motion was not in our docket. have told them that this change came out of nowhere. How can a person read a document when it is not From late February through early May, the City there? One cannot. This matter came out of nowhere. Council had numerous meetings, work sessions, and If some of my colleagues would like to have this public hearings, but not one of those meetings was discussion, then let’s have that discussion openly and focused on the future of the dedicated funding for hear from the public. Now, on short notice, the pub- the Affordable Housing Fund and the Open Space lic will have a chance to weigh in. There will be a Fund. The council also had a Preliminary Add/De- council public hearing on the morning of June 15. lete meeting, which took many hours, and then had Last point. Some have blamed staff for this. In an hour-long Final Add/Delete meeting. The set contrast, I do not blame staff at all. I think they did asides were not discussed at either one and were an outstanding job and serve the public well, but not part of our lengthy debates, though we did de- they would not change policy without direction. bate the pros and cons of everything else under the The bottom line is that we as a council have a sun. serious responsibility: to serve the public good. I am Adding something after the Final Add/Delete meet- honored to serve and find it very meaningful. We ing is unheard of and does not bode well for our must work hard to earn the public’s trust each day, open, democratic process. It undermines it. The bud- and I believe that begins with a fair, open demo- get motion should only include what was discussed cratic process, as well as reinstating the dedicated and agreed upon prior to the formal vote. Regard- funds for the Affordable Housing Fund and the Open less of how each of us feels about the set asides, it is Space Fund. important to have a full, scheduled discussion about Otherwise, we may look back in a decade and ask an issue, especially one that would change a long- ourselves, “How did that happen?” standing policy. I hope that our citizens will weigh in and share If the public had known about this possible change, their thoughts and concerns with us on council.
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 11 Opinion Eagle Scout Prepares Emergency Preparedness Kits
By Lee Stewart sanitizers and wipes, Intern, Senior Services of Alexandria whistles, and emer- gency blankets (space he process of becoming an Eagle blankets). Joe heard of Scout is one that requires much Meals on Wheels Twork, dedication, and passion through volunteer work for the organization. Each per- in his church, The son planning to become an Eagle Scout Church of Jesus Christ must complete an Eagle Scout Leadership Stewart of Latter Day Saints. Service Project, in which they plan, develop, With enthusiasm from and give leadership to others in a service SSA and approval from the board members, project helpful to any religious institution, he began contacting people, asking them any school, or your community. These to donate funds and materials to his cause.
Photo Contributed projects require multiple steps of approval On Saturday, May 18, Joe, along with his including their scoutmaster, a troop com- family, friends, and 30 volunteers from his mittee, and the district it- church, gathered to carry out the scheduled Senior self. routes. Services of For his project, Joe They each received emergency aid kits Salmons, a junior at T.C. which they spent the morning distributing Alexandria Williams High School, to all those who needed them. Joe’s hard paired up with Senior Ser- work and dedication to this project will not Eagle Scout Joe Salmons (front row left) with family and friends from vices of Alexandria, and put together emer- only help him to achieve his certification as the congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. gency preparedness kits to give out with the an Eagle Scout, but also helped to better Meals on Wheels deliveries to seniors. The the Alexandria community as a whole. He Joe’s act of kindness serves as a reminder today’s youth. Every day, these clients will kits included towels, playing cards, flash- demonstrated his innate care for all those to all the clients of Meals on Wheels that use this first aid kit and remember this, all lights and extra batteries, basic first aid kits, around him and showed the community his they are being taken care of and that their due to the incredible actions of one young water, personal hygiene items, hand leadership abilities where it counted most. needs are not forgotten in the minds of man. Letters to the Editor
From Page 10 and her contractor had mistakenly not groundbreaking ceremony there were many parking for the school and their visitors, than Jefferson-Houston, they were often sought prior approval, the Architectural city and school officials there and some resi- open more parking for the swimming pool. better. Board demanded a hearing. dents plus others. The school parking lot This year in particular with the Chinqua- The issue is not the politics of the take- What was stunning was the hubris of the currently has 124 parking spaces. There was pin Recreation Center pool closing for the over, but why a Northern Virginia suburb members of this board at the public hear- not enough parking space for those who summer, there will be more people coming like Alexandria is letting its kids down so ing. Ms. Smith had carefully prepared a attended the affair. People were actually from other areas to use our pool. Why do badly, and only a few years after Jefferson- power point presentation, including film parking on top of the basketball court. They the residents always have to foot the bill, Houston was meeting Virginia’s educational footage of the windows. She was rudely told were also parking in the streets where resi- why do we have to be put out during these standards. it was not necessary, as all members had dents normally park, but because of this events? On the First Night event alone there visited the actual location (not true). Simi- event residents could not park near their are so many more cars in the city and they Leslie Zupan larly, her contractor was dismissed by the homes. This is just one more event that the are all looking for somewhere to park. Past President board when he brought in an actual ex- city holds that does not accommodate Please mayor, council, school superinten- West Old Town Citizens Association ample of the construction of the windows. people using and needing parking for. dent, School Board members reconsider It was as if the Board had already made up I am not sure why the city seems to think this. Instead of making it unsafe for people its mind, denying her petition without even that people are going to stop using their using the pool, or crossing the block to get Board Attitude listening to the merits. cars, and why they think they need to take to the metro, or even to the school, leave This case is not just about Ms. Smith. It is away parking. As a resident, I have to pay a our parking lot, our playground, and bas- Found Rude about all residents of Alexandria, who love yearly fee to be able to park near my home. ketball court where they are, and wrap the To the Editor: their city, respect its history and are dedi- Tourists and others that may use the metro driveway around the Durant Center which On May 15, Amy Smith, a resident of the cated and responsible homeowners. Soon or just come to our city do not have to pay would also allow for more parking for the Nethergate community, located at the in- many residents will need upgrades to their a yearly fee, and depending on where they new play field that will be constructed. We tersection of Bashford and Abingdon Roads, homes. Will we all be forced to use 19th park they can park for free. With the new need parking, we also need safety. Think attended a meeting of the Board of Archi- century technology? Do the citizens of this school building coming, the project plans about this, people are not going to stop us- tecture Review (BAR) in order to petition splendid city really want to be held captive to open the current parking lot by the pool ing their cars, and as a city this needs to be the Board for a Certificate of Appropriate- by a Board that acts rudely and inflexibly and wrap a driveway around the Olde addressed. ness, allowing her to retain the new win- without giving a fair hearing to citizens’ Towne Swimming Pool. They plan to only dows she had installed which in part were needs and concerns? give us one more parking space. With so Bea Porter made of vinyl. I attended this meeting and Alexandria City Council should review the many amenities on this block, and with so Alexandria was stunned by the rudeness of this board. practices of the Architectural Board in an many city events that start and end near Ms. Smith is a very conscientious home- effort to improve their relations with and the Osgood Durant Center, why not add owner. She purchased new state of the art responsiveness to community needs. parking? Why not leave the Buchanan Support Police windows for her townhouse, combining his- Street Park and the basketball court where Youth Camp toric accuracy with new environmental Carol L. Smith they are and add the 30-40 more parking technology. Her windows were an improve- Alexandria spaces that could be put in place directly To the Editor: ment in the neighborhood, where most of behind the Durant Center? Save the money For over 60 years, the officers of the Al- the townhouses still have the old original that it will take to move these two ameni- exandria Police Department have worked windows with unattractive storm windows. Parking Needs ties a few feet from where they currently tirelessly to reach the children in the city Before acting she sought and received ap- To Be Addressed sit, and once the school is disassembled by creating and maintaining the Alexandria proval from her Homeowners Association from the Durant Center, put more parking Police Youth Camp (APYC). The APYC is a to install these windows in keeping with the To the Editor: behind it so the city can have the parking non-profit organization consisting of Alex- character and aesthetics of the community. I would like to point out with the new for the events that are held multiple times andria Police Officers, who are committed However, because a portion of the windows Jefferson-Houston School project how hor- during the year. Give more parking to the to making sure that each child has an op were clad in vinyl and because Ms. Smith rible parking is in the city. At the Durant Center for their events, allow more See Letters, Page 26 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board
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Yappy Hour Alexandria Police Officer Steve Carr, left, and K-9 G’kar visit with attendees at Artfully Chocolate’s Yappy Hour May 2 in Old Town. G’kar attracted a crowd, including Bella and owner Veronica Birga, right, as Carr answered questions on the training and care of canine police dogs. The monthly canine-friendly happy hours will continue through- out the summer. People Notes
Email announcements to gazette@connection welcomed two new members this year, the City of newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Alexandria’s Vice Mayor, Allison Silberberg, and City Council appointee, Helen Desfosses. The Alexandria City Council reappointed Three other members serve on the Library Board Gwendolyn Day-Fuller and Kathleen as representatives of the Alexandria Library Com- Schloeder to the Alexandria Library Board. Day- pany. Currently they are Vice Chair Oscar Fuller serves as the board’s secretary and Schloeder Fitzgerald, Treasurer Anne Paul, and Richard R.G. as its chair. The Alexandria Library Board also Hobson.
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Noted author and historian Ruth Alexandria To Lose Historian Lincoln Kaye moves to Crozet.
By Michael Lee Pope she helped created more than 30 at the Rockefeller Foundation. She Gazette Packet years ago. Owners of historic prop- married her college sweetheart, erties wanted to know the history Frank Boan, and moved to Alex- er name is almost of their houses, and Kaye had the andria, where he worked at the synonymous with skills to dig through archival Alexandria National Bank. That H Alexandria — Ruth records and old newspaper clip- marriage did not work out, and Lincoln Kaye. The pings. Now that she is leaving she eventually divorced and mar- woman who served for genera- town, Kaye is donating her collec- ried Merwin Kaye. And, yes, she tions as a walking history book is tion of house histories to the Lo- is in fact related to Abraham Lin- moving away from the city she has cal History Special Collections coln. painstakingly documented for de- Department of the Barrett Branch “We had a common ancestry in cades. Later this week, the mov- Library, where generations of fu- the 1500s,” she said with a smile. ing truck will pull up at her home ture historians will have the ben- “That’s so long ago, you can barely and pack her house full of antiques efit of her decades of painstaking count it.” so Kaye can move to Crozet, a research. In 1980, Kaye started writing the
Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet sleepy suburb of Charlottesville. “Ruth has done all the work in house histories that eventually Kaye’s health has been declining terms of documenting all of this made her an Alexandria superstar. for years, and now she is moving history,” said George Combs, direc- Others have tried to enter the to be in a facility near her daugh- tor of Local History Special Col- market, but a house with a Ruth ter. lections. “I guess that’s just Ruth Lincoln Kaye history has a cachet “She is an institution,” said Oran being Ruth, thinking about people all its own. Kaye is also well known Warder, rector of St. Paul’s Epis- who will come after her.” for documenting ghost stories of copal Church, where Kaye is the Alexandria, researching genealogy official historian. “I keep three A NATIVE of Buffalo, N.Y., Kaye and collecting off-beat stories books on my desk: a prayer book, was raised in Daytona Beach, Fla. about the city she has called home a Bible and Ruth Lincoln Kaye’s She studied history and English at since the 1940s. history of St. Paul’s.” Randolph Macon College in “I feel terrible about it leaving,” Kaye is perhaps best known for Ashland before heading off to New said Kaye, “I’ve lived here for more being the author of almost 400 York City, where she took a job than 60 years, and all my inter- histories, a cottage industry that Ruth Lincoln Kaye. doing office work for $62 a month ests are here. But I’ve got to go.”
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/Gazette Packet Sam and James visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus dressed in summer attire at the co-sponsor of the weekend event, Christmas in July last summer.
Fort Ward Civil War Day
Photo by Susan Cumby displays headquarters flag that that was designed and made by camper Brendan Pagona after a lesson in Civil War flags and symbols. Brendan used the 5th Army Corp emblem, the Maltese Cross. Fort Ward will celebrate Civil War Fort Day on
Saturday, June 8, 2013. Jeanne Theismann Summer Fun in Alexandria
ummertime and the livin’ is easy in Alexan- in addition to bike rentals and specialized group
/Gazette Packet Sdria, where the calendar from Memorial Day tours. to Labor Day is filled with holidays and events It wouldn’t be summer without a few blockbuster that celebrate our city and culture — both American productions from The Little Theatre of Alexandria. and for the traditions of some of the many ethnic Opening this weekend is the comedy Twentieth Cen- communities that make up the colorful and diverse tury with the Tony award-winning Broadway musi- fabric of the city. cal “Avenue Q” making its debut on July 27. Visit The fun kicks off this weekend with the Alexan- www.thelittletheatre.com. dria Art Market. Sponsored by the Del Ray Artisans, Festivals abound in Alexandria, beginning with the The Sounds of Summer the market features local artists and musical perfor- Armenian Festival June 1, the Taste of Del Ray June A cappella street musicians After the Storm entertained a mances from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Colasanto Park on 9, Alexandria’s Food and Wine Festival June 22, the crowd filled with Rolling Thunder bikers, tourists and the first Saturday of each month through Septem- Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3, and the Irish residents with their signature Motown sound on King ber. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Festival Aug. 10 at Waterfront Park. Street in Old Town May 25, 2012. The summer is filled Throughout the summer, enjoy free concerts in On June 8, Fort Ward will hold a Civil War Fort music from free concerts and street musicians. Market Square, street musicians at the City Dock and Day where various aspects of military life in the De- the First Thursday celebrations in Del Ray. The June fenses of Washington will be portrayed by interpret- 6 First Thursday theme is The Dog Days of Summer ers in period dress. Visit www.fortward.org. Calendar and July 11 (delayed one week) is Main Street Cel- And the award-winning barbershop Alexandria ebrates. Harmonizers, who have been invited to participate E-mail announcements to gazette@ see artwork by Sandy LeBrun-Evans Alexandria celebrates its own birthday July 13 with in the D-Day 70th anniversary ceremonies in connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and and Danny Conant at Multiple artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Normandy next summer, makes an appearance with Thursday at noon. Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. under the stars at Oronoco Bay Park and a fireworks a free performance at Market Square on Aug. 9 at Free. Hours are Thursdays from noon-9 p.m., all other days from 10 display at the waterfront. 7:30 p.m. ONGOING a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.torpedo No need to wait for the Dog Days of August to Don’t overlook the many offerings available Summer Classes. Art at the Center, factory.org for more. enjoy the Alexandria tradition of Doggy Happy Hour through the Alexandria Library, which hosts classes 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children Student Design Competition. Come at the Hotel Monaco, Yappy Hour at Artfully Choco- like Tech Zoo Tuesdays, where you can learn about ages 6-10 can participate. Register at see Woodlawn transformed from a www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- historic house museum into a late Old Town or a Thursday night Canine Cruise the latest e-reading devices or get help with your 1250. comfortable and stylish home for with the Potomac Riverboat Company. A Pirates own device. Ceramics Exhibition. Through 21st century living. Through Sunday, Cruise is a must for the Jack Sparrow crowd and the The Charles Beatley library will feature an Older Sunday, June 2 at Target Gallery, June 16. $20. Call 703-780-4000. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Watercolor Exhibit. Through Sunday, Skipjack Minnie V. offers a unique sailing experience Folks Film Festival throughout the month of June. Union St. Come to an exhibition of June 23, see “Paintings of the along the historic Potomac riverfront. Calendar Girls kicks off June 9 at 2 p.m. followed by non-functional ceramic artwork. Potomac Valley Watercolorist” at Want to support fellow Old Town resident Davey The Bucket List on June 16 and Away From Her on Free. For more information, go to Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green www.torpedofactory.org/target. Spring Road. Hours at the Historic Johnson’s team by heading to a Washington Nation- June 23. Theater Performance. MetroStage, House are Wednesday-Sunday, noon- als game? There is no better way to get to Nationals You can find your literary better half at the June 1201 N. Royal St., presents “Ghost- 4:30 p.m. and at the Horticulture Park than the Baseball Boat. Take it from the Alex- 13 Library Speed Dating event or head over to the Writer.” Performances are Thursday Center are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 5 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon-4:30 andria City Dock right to the stadium. Available Kate Waller Barrett branch on June29 for a tutorial p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Visit potomacvalleywater games and more information can be found at on how to check out e-books from the library. Visit p.m. and 7 p.m. extended through colorists.org for more. www.potomacriverboatco.com. Note that July 20 is www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Sunday, June 16. Tickets are $45- Art Exhibit. Through Tuesday, June $55; $25/student. Visit 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at River Farm Davey Johnson bobblehead night. With so much to offer, you don’t have to look very www.metrostage.org or 703-548- Gardens, East Blvd. Come see For the landlubber, Bike and Roll of Old Town of- far to get your own summer of 2013 party started. 9044 for tickets. “Elegance of Spring.” fers historic tours of Alexandria and Mount Vernon — Jeanne Theismann Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, June 16, See Calendar, Page 21 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer Fun
From Page 20 Art Exhibit. Open through Aug. 3, “Living Legends of Alexandria: African American Activists” is on display at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 601 Wythe St. Free. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or 703- 746-4356. Distillery Open. George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill open through Oct. 1. $17/adult, $8/child, 5 and under are free. Occupied City: Life in Civil War Alexandria Exhibition. At The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 South Washington Street. Open daily through September, this exhibit traces life in Alexandria following Virginia’s decision to secede from the Union in May 1861. See how Robert E. Lee’s hometown was transformed literally overnight from a prosperous commercial port into a supply, hospital, and transportation center for the Union Army, and find out why Alexandria became a destination for African Americans seeking freedom. Explore the experiences of Alexandrians and others who lived here during this time, as well as period photographs and collections items. Open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. Admission $2. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994. Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions to hone figure drawing skills. Drop-in with your supplies to draw our live models. Fee: $8-12. View the calendar at
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This comedy twists From Page 21 Kerns performs. Buy tickets at and turns at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ The West End Farmers Market will home.html or 703- breakneck speed. run Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 544-5313. through November. Located at Ben Brenman Park, browse food, crafts June 8–29, and more. Visit SATURDAY/JUNE 1 www.westendfarmersmarket.org for 21st Annual 2013 more. Alexandria Armenian Festival. 1:30-6 SATURDAYS THROUGH JUNE 29 p.m. at Market Walking Tour Devoted to Dogs. 10 Square, 301 King St. a.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. All Enjoy vendors, Photo by dogs on a leash can enjoy a 1.25 mile entertainment, food Little Theatre of Alexandria walk around the estate, and learn and more. Free 600 Wolfe Street • 703-683-0496 about canine life at Mount Vernon. admission. Visit www.thelittletheatre.com $5/for the tour plus the general www.alexandriaarmenianfestival.com/ Louise Krafft admission for owners. Dogs are free. for more. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703- Alexandria Art 780-2000. Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount THURSDAY/MAY 30 Vernon Ave. Meet
/Gazette Packet Psychic Show. 7:30 p.m. at the local artists and hear Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. live music. Visit Come see Sylvia Browne present her www.thedelrayartisans.org/ one woman show about her work in artmarket for more. the field of parapsychology, give Closing Benefit. 7-10 readings and hold a Q&A on her field p.m. see “Artworks and work. $55. Visit for Good” at Del Ray www.birchmere.com. Artisans gallery, Tour. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Leaves from 2704 Mount Vernon Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Ave. Proceeds benefit Ballyshaners’ Irish Festival Spring Road. Travel to Richmond to American Cancer Mary Style and Maura Blanchfield join an herb farm for lunch and a class on Society Call 703-838- lavender followed by an afternoon 4827 or visit the others onstage for a dance at the tour of the gilded age of Maymont www.thedelrayartisans.org. 2012 Ballyshaners’ Irish Festival. Estate and gardens. $119 per T.C. Williams Alumni person.Register on-line at Baseball Game. 2 www.greenspring.org or call Green p.m. at Eugene Simpson Field, 420 home.html or 703-544-5313. Spring Gardens 703-642-5173. East Monroe Ave. All former players Camp Carlyle Open House. 11 a.m.- Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at from T.C. Williams. Hammond, G.W. 2 p.m. at Carlyle House. See some of Duncan Library, 2501 and Parker Gray High Schools are the activities that campers will Commonwealth Ave. Children ages invited to play in the game and experience during their weeklong 12-24 months can enjoy stories, reconnect with old friends.$20. camp in July. Register a child age 9- activities and more. Free. 703-746- Buffet dinner, courtesy of the T.C. 12 at the open house and receive $25 1705. Williams Baseball Boosters, will be off the fee and a free gift. 703-549- Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at served at the field immediately 2997. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. following the game. $20. For more Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, information contact Jeff Beck at activities and more. Free. [email protected]. JUNE 1-29 Registration required, 703-746-1702 Music Performance. Ottmar Liebert Art Exhibit. Eight painters, including ext. 5. & Luna Negra perform at The Alexandria artist Christine Gray, have Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount been selected as finalists for the 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children Vernon Ave. Visit Bethesda Painting Awards. Their ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- works will be on display at Gallery B, Free. 703-746-1705. 7500. 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Wine on the Water. 6-8 p.m. at Bethesda. Free. Gallery hours are Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages Alexandria Seaport Foundation from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday 3 and up can enjoy stories and more. Workshop, 2 Duke St. Sponsored by through Saturday. Free. 703-746-1703. Grape + Bean, with proceeds Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch benefiting the Alexandria Seaport Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Foundation. Taste wine while JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30 Children ages 3-6 can come dressed watching boats sail by and bidding Art Exhibit. The artists of Studio 4, in their favorite outfit/pajamas and on silent auction items. $60/person Old Town, 218 N. Lee St., Suite 101, listen to stories. Free. 703-746-1704. and at the door. Visit have created 2D and 3D artworks on Sharing Your Story. 7 p.m. at Beatley www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ the themes of pride and equality. Library, 5005 Duke St. Learn how to 373238 for tickets. Hours are Wednesday through tell a story through blogs and other Kitten Shower and Adoption Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday social networking tools, such as Event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at King Street from noon-5 p.m. Visit twitter, Pinterest and more. Free. Cats, 25 Dove St. Suggested gifts: www.facebook.com/ 703-746-1702. KMR powder or canned, Pro-plan dry WorkhouseStudio4 for more. Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Old or wet food, Wellness wet food, Town Theater, 815 King St. Hear The Gerber baby food (chicken only), Mike Tony Echols Project. Buy tickets puppy pads, paper towels, and Fresh SUNDAY/JUNE 2 at www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ Step clay or pine litter. Refreshments Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. see home.html or 703-544-5313. will be served. Visit “Hair Apparent” in the Athenaeum www.kingstreetcats.org. Gallery, 201 Prince St. It is a Winning Color Combinations. 9:30- THURSDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 31-JUNE1 multimedia exhibit featuring 10:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, sculpture, photography, performance Fundraiser. 7 p.m. Silent Auction at 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn the and assemblage. Free. West Potomac High School Spring basics of color theory and how to Hymn Festival. 5 p.m. at Historic Choral Show to support the All Night apply them to a garden. $15/person. Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St. Graduation Celebration. Tickets are Register online at The choirs of Christ Church, St. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Visit www.greenspring.org or 703-642- Mary’s Arlington, Grace Church www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacHS/ 5173. Code 290 287 2701. Alexandria, St. George’s Arlington, index.html. Child Safety Event. 11a.m. at Central St. Luke’s Alexandria, St. Paul’s Library, 5005 Duke St. Bring your Alexandria, and Church of the child to the library and learn about MAY 30 THROUGH JULY 14 Redeemer Bethesda, will combine for ways to stay safe. Create a “child ID a memorable hymn festival. The Art Exhibit. See “Hair Apparent” in the kit.” All ages welcome. Free. 703- service will feature a variety of Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. It 746-1702. hymns sung by both the congregation is a multimedia exhibit featuring Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley and the combined choirs. A reception sculpture, photography, performance Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can will follow in the churchyard. Visit and assemblage. Free. enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- www.historicchristchurch.org for 746-1702. more. Comedy. 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. at Old FRIDAY/MAY 31 The Whole Hog. 11 a.m. at Union Town Theater, 815 King St. Jody Street Public House, 121 S. Union St. Comedy. 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. at Old Kerns performs. Buy tickets at Enjoy an all-you-can eat Southern- Town Theater, 815 King St. Jody www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ See Calendar, Page 23
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From Page 22 Visit www.Birchmere.com or 703- 549-7500. Concert. Noon-1 p.m. at Canal Center style barbeque menu. $20. Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza. Music Reservations at 703-548- by Dave Chappell Band. Free. 703- 1785. 746-5592. Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. at Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Meet some of THURSDAY/JUNE 6 the artists participating in Garden Stroll and Tea. 1-3 p.m. at the exhibit “Hair Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Apparent,” an exhibit that Photo by Spring Road. Tour some of the explores the relationship gardens with a master gardener with hair. Free. Visit docent who will tell stories of Green nvfaa.org or 703-548- Spring past and present. Afterwards, 0035. enjoy a traditional English afternoon Book Day. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Louise Krafft tea served in our 1784 historic house. during the West End $28. Call 703-914-7987 to register. Farmers Market at Ben Do More in 24. 4-6 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Brenman Park. Meet and Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside chat with eight local Road. Good Shepherd Housing and authors who will talk Family Services is hosting a free about their books and /Gazette Packet event to raise awareness and funds writing. Bring a book and for homeless families. Will include swap it for a different one chalk drawing, door prizes, music or buy one. Visit and more. Local author Alexis Conti www.westendfarmersmarket.org will read from her new book. for more. Donations of books encouraged. 703- Author Series. 2 p.m. at 768-9404. Beatley Library, 5005 D-Day Remembrance. 6-8 p.m. at Duke St. Deborah Parker Market Square. Memorabilia from will discuss her book “For World War II will be on display. Free. People of Strength, Soul Friendship Firehouse 703-489-7717. and Spirit: Seven Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Guidelines for Life and Birthday Celebration Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Career Success.” Free. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, 703-746-1702. Station 204 firefighter Rick Muse activities and more. Free. Performance. Patty Griffin helps Ben down from one of the Registration required, 703-746-1702 performs at 7:30 p.m. at fire trucks on display at the 2012 ext. 5. The Birchmere Music Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Friendship Firehouse birthday Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Ave. $55. Visit celebration. 12-23 months can enjoy stories and www.Birchmere.com or more. Registration required, 703- 703-549-7500. 746-1702 ext. 5. Civil War Sunday. 1-5 p.m. at Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Friends’ Book Sale. 1:15 p.m. at Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. 105 N. Union St., #327. See an St. Children age 2 and up can enjoy Buy books and help support the original edition of a 1861 “New York stories and more. Free. 703-746- library. 703-746-1704. Tribune” detailing Col. Elmer 1703. Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Beatley Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria, a Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Library, 5005 Duke St. Children in Peeps diorama, weapons and more. Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Free. Visit Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories Registration required, 703-746-1702 www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or and more. Free. 703-746-1704. x5. 703-746-4399. Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Writing Triage. 6:30 p.m. at Beatley Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Library, 5005 Duke St. Get a resume MONDAY/JUNE 3 St. Children up to 11 months with or writing project reviewed and get adult. Free. 703-746-1702. suggestions on how to improve it. Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Film Screening and Q&A. 7 p.m. at Free. 703-746-1742 to register. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Watch Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch 12-23 months can enjoy stories and “Through the Eye of the Needle” and Library, 4701 Seminary Road. more. Registration required, 703- have a conversation with Bernice Children ages 3-7 can come dressed 746-1702 ext. 5. Steinhardt. Free. 703-746-1702. in their favorite outfit/pajamas and Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, listen to stories. Free. 703-746-1704. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke 5005 Duke St. Children ages 8-12 Garden Stroll & Tea. 1-3 p.m., at at St. Children up to 11 months with can play with their friends. Free. 703- Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green adult. Free. 703-746-1702. 746-1702. Spring Road. Tour demonstration Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at gardens with a master gardener Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen docent; afterwards, enjoy a St. Children up to 11 months can WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5 traditional English afternoon tea enjoy stories and more. Free. 703- Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Beatley served in a 1784 historic house. Ages 746-1703. Library, 5005 Duke St. Celia Wexler 13 and older. $28. 703-914-7987 or Container Gardening. 7 p.m. at will discuss “Out of the News: Former www.greenspring.org. Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Journalist Discusses a Profession in Twilight Concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Road. Learn how to successfully grow Crisis.” Free. 703-746-1751. John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle vegetables and herbs in containers. Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at St. Concert by the Alexandria Singers Free. 703-746-1704. Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen and others. Free. 703-746-5592. Performance. Patty Griffin performs at St. Children ages 12-23 months can 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere Music enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free. Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $55. 703-746-1703. FRIDAY/JUNE 7 Visit www.Birchmere.com or 703- Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Friends’ Book Sale. 10:15 a.m. at 549-7500. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. 24-36 months can enjoy stories and Buy books and help support the JUNE 3 THROUGH 13 more. Free. Registration required, library. 703-746-1704. 703-746-1702 ext. 5. Basic Gardening: Herb Gardening. Art Class. At Art at the Center, 2804 Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at 1:30-2:30 p.m.at Green Spring Sherwood Hall Ln. Artists ages 4-6 Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. explore clay, paint, collage, building, St. Children age 2 and up can enjoy This overview of herbs will cover the drawing and printing in a playful stories and more. Free. 703-746- basics of herb gardening including studio setting. Call 703-201-1250 or 1703. site selection, planning, preparation visit www.artatthecenter.org. Friends’ Book Sale Preview. 5 p.m. and plant selection. $10/person. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Register at www.greenspring.org or TUESDAY/JUNE 4 Road. Memberships will be available call 703-642-5173. Code: 290 282 at the door. 703-746-1704. 2701. Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Pajama Party.7 p.m. at Beatley Comedy. 8 p.m. or midnight at Old Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can Town Theater, 815 King St. Jonathan St. Children ages 12-24 months can come dressed in their favorite outfit/ Kite performs. Buy tickets at enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free. pajamas and listen to stories. Free. www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ 703-746-1703. 703-746-1702. home.html or 703-544-5313. Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Music Performance. See Pokey Music Performance. 9:30 p.m. at Old Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age LaFarge with Luke Winslow King at Town Theater, 815 King St. Hear 24-36 months can enjoy stories and 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere Music Blue Dogs. Buy tickets at more. Free. Registration required, Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $20. 703-746-1702 ext. 5. See Calendar, Page 24 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 23 Summer Fun
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Celebrate Alexandria’s Birthday The park slowly fills as the Alexandria Symphony pre- pares to perform at the 2012 celebration of Alexandria’s 263rd birthday.
From Page 23 “Twentieth Century”at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ Performances Wednesdays through home.html or 703-544-5313. Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Visit www.thelittletheatre.com or 703-683-0496 for tickets or SATURDAY/JUNE 8 information. Program. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 2221 Emmett Drive. Come to a community/health SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 8-30 day program. Rain date June 29. Art Exhibit. See the exhibit “Food: www.mountcalvarybaptist.com. Friend or Foe,” which examines the Mrs. Madison’s Ball. 8-11 p.m. at complex relationship we have with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. food. Showcases 19 works by artists Royal St. Enjoy live music, special from all over the country. Free. dessert collation and a cash bar. $45/ Located at Target Gallery, Torpedo Visit These Houses of Worship advance; $50/door if available. Visit Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-746- www.torpedofactory.org/target for 4242. more. Join a Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… Civil War Fort Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Watch re- SUNDAY/JUNE 9 enactors set up camp, lead drills and Sunday Film Fest. 2 p.m. at Central Christ the Saviour more. Tours will be at 11 a.m. or 2 Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. Watch p.m. $2/person or $5/family. Visit “Calendar Girls.” Visit Anglican Church www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. www.alexandria.lib.va.us or 703- “To Love & Serve the Lord with Friends’ Book Sale. 10:15 a.m. at 746-1702. Gladness & Singleness of Heart” Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Bike Day. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. during the Buy books and help support the West End Farmers Market at Ben Location – Washington Mill E.S. library. 703-746-1704. Brenman Park. Local Motion and 9100 Cherrytree Drive Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Arlington Rides will be at the market b b Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can giving out biking maps and goodies. Worship Service – 10 a.m. enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- Used bikes will be for sale, and Inter-generational Sunday School – after service 746-1702. repairs will be offered by Phoenix Saturday Matinee. 1:30 p.m. at Bikes. Visit www.christthesaviouranglican.org Duncan Library, 2501 www.westendfarmersmarket.org for 703-953-2854 Commonwealth Ave. Watch a family more. friendly movie. Free. 703-746-1783. All the Fair Ladies: Civil War Watercolor Workshop: Fundraisers. 1-3 p.m. at Green Backgrounds. 9:30-3:30 p.m. at Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Road. Hear about how women in the Good Shepherd Spring Road. A demonstration by North and South leapt into the war watercolor artist Carolyn Grosse effort by raising funds through Catholic Church Gawarecki followed by a workshop charity fairs and how fundraising b b session in painting gray-background empowered the women who Mass Schedule florals for intermediate and organized them. $28. Call 703-941- Saturday Evening Weekdays experienced beginners; bring a bag 7987 for reservations. 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion lunch. $72/person. Register at Performance. Marc Cohn performs at Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Sunday www.greenspring.org or call 703- 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere Music Children’s Liturgy of the Word 642-5173. Code: 290 230 4901. Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $45. 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Comedy. 8 p.m. or midnight at Old Visit www.Birchmere.com or 703- Mass (English) 2:00 pm (en Español) Town Theater, 815 King St. Jonathan 549-7500. 6:30 pm Mass (from Sept. 9 Sign Language Interpreter Kite performs. Buy tickets at Watershed Friendly Garden Tour. until mid June) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ 1-5 p.m. around Mount Vernon, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 home.html or 703-544-5313. including Mount Vernon Unitarian Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Grand Opening and Free Classes. Church, two schools, a community b Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves b Free yoga classes start at 8:30 a.m. at garden and several homes. The tour Radiance Yoga, 701 Prince St. Walk- highlights facilities that feature rain ins welcome. Visit www.radiance- gardens, native plants, solar panels yoga.net or 703-535-8282. and more. Visit To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/ gardentour.htm for a list of locations. JUNE 8-29 Free, and can be started at any Theater Performance. See location on the list. 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer Fun
Suggestions for parents still Unconventional Camp Ideas searching for summer activities.
By Marilyn Campbell Courtesy of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Sch Gazette Packet
auralie Kennedy has been knee- deep in frantic online searches. School ends next month and the
L Photo courtesy of the A Alexandria mother has yet to en- roll her 6-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter in summer camp. “I just haven’t put together a plan yet,” she said. “I have a spread sheet with all of the things I’d like for them to do, but I haven’t done anything with it. I am hoping that there will be slots open somewhere.”
As the start of summer vacation draws ool near, many parents like Kennedy are scram- WLA bling to make warm-weather preparations Isabel Figueroa reads to academic enrichment camp- for their children. ers at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Alexandria. An animal rescue camp like the summer camps of- While availability at some traditional day Academic camps could be a good fit for students who fered by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, camps may be limited, there are other op- want to focus on reading or math. could appeal to children who love animals. tions available to families. From crime-fight- ing detective work to innovative scientific Horse Center get two riding lessons each FUTURE DETECTIVES can spend the Whether it is robotics and soccer, web discoveries, the region has a myriad of day. Campers learn all things equestrian, summer solving crimes at CSI Detective design and basketball or filmmaking and indepth summer experiences that may not including horse anatomy, grooming and Camp at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes street hockey, athletes who are also tech- be found in typical programs. breeding. “You also learn ring etiquette. We SummerTimes Camp in Alexandria, where enthusiasts might enjoy a camp that allows “The knowledge you gain in a traditional play games,” she said. “It’s an overall intro- campers use their intuition and scientific them to meld both passions. day camp is not as hands-on as it is in a duction to the horse world.” skills as they examine crime scene evidence. “We offer a half day of sports and a half specialty camp, which are a lot more in Animal lovers and future veterinarians They learn crime-solving methods such as day of technology,” said Emily Riedel of TIC depth,” said Anne Christensen of the might enjoy spending the summer at a camp hair, fingerprint and fiber analysis. Summer Camp in McLean. “I think we have Potomac Horse Center in Potomac, Md. “For run by a local animal shelter. “Camp ses- “To help children with their academic really well-rounded children. The camp is example, there are traditional camps that sions cover animal welfare and sheltering, skills over the summer, we also have a stimulating for them both mentally and have a riding program, but if you really careers with animals, local wildlife [and] Lower School Academic Enrichment pro- physically. We’re feeding the body and the want to learn about horses, you will learn positive reinforcement training,” said Lind- gram … focusing on math, reading and mind.” more at a horseback riding camps.” say Halgerson, youth volunteer coordina- writing,” said Susan DeLaurentis, director Children with a penchant for science can According to Christensen, campers at tor for the Animal Welfare League of Alex- of counseling at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes spend the summer mixing liquids to dis horseback riding camps such as the Potomac andria. School in Alexandria. See Unconventional, Page 30 Local education experts suggest fun ways to Keeping Children Sharp keep kids learning over the summer break.
By Marilyn Campbell the book club,” said Shannon Melideo, ment at George Mason University in Fairfax. Gazette Packet Ph.D., chair of the Department of Educa- “[A] summer neighborhood carnival will be tion at Marymount University in Arlington. sure to engage kids in the 21st century s summer vacation begins in a few “They each read the book and come with a skills: four Cs — creativity, collaboration, Aweeks, some parents are scrambling few questions. We have a party that goes communication and critical thinking.” for activities to fill the days for their with the theme of the book.” She said carnival games like face paint- children. Often that means summer vaca- Melideo encourages parents to avoid ing and popcorn drops can strengthen math tions and trips to the pool or the park. making the learning aspect of summer ac- skills. “Students have a choice of heart, Education experts say even in the midst tivities too contrived. “I would hate sum- butterfly, spider web, and lightning bolt,” of summer fun, it is important to ensure that mer learning to feel too much like school,” said Suh. “How many lines of symmetry do children don’t lose the skills they’ve learned she said. “It is important to learn and ex- you have on your design?” Photo courtesy of Tiny Chefs during the academic year. However, they say plore with our kids as naturally is possible.” For help developing science and math relaxing and having fun are equally impor- Susan DeLaurentis, director of counsel- game ideas, Suh recommends the visiting tant, and suggest a myriad of stealthy tricks ing at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in www.aimsedu.org/activities/, http:// that parents can employ for laid-back learn- Alexandria, agrees and encourages plenty mathbridges.onmason.com/ and ing all summer long. of unstructured time for play and a break www.kidsknowmath.com. Students are encouraged to read many from a structured schedule. Bob Weiman, director of the Lower School books over the summer. “Talking about what “I recommend lots of downtime for chil- at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School agrees your child is reading is a powerful way to dren over the summer,” she said. “When it’s that games can be ideal tools for learning. build comprehension skills,” said Blake M. too hot outside, or on a rainy day, pitch a “ThinkFun educational games are always Giliotti, staff development teacher at tent in the living room and go ‘camping’ great,” he said. “Summer is also a great time Potomac Elementary School in Potomac, indoors. Have a bag ready, filled with new to introduce your children to classic board Cooking with children during the Md. “It can also be as simple as saying, ‘Tell board games, card games and books.” games. I just introduced Stratego to my own summer teaches math and read- me about what you are reading.’ Engaging family last weekend and look forward to ing skills, say experts. in a natural conversation about a book can GROUP ACTIVITIES can also offer a playing it over the summer.” give you insight into what your child un- clever disguise for skill building. “How Melideo said that even a trip to the park children need to be out digging in dirt and derstands and helps build oral communi- about rounding up some kids in the neigh- can become an opportunity for learning, investigating. The more that they’re out in- cation skills.” borhood for a summer carnival game day?” and suggests turning the outdoors into a vestigating, the more interested they’re go- Summer book clubs are a good idea as asked Jennifer Suh, Ph.D., an assistant pro- science lab. “Don’t just go on the swings ing to be in the world around them.” well. “My kids love to pick a book, put to- fessor in the Graduate School of Education, and slides,” she said. “Look at trees and look Parents can model an interest in discov gether a few friends and send an Evite to College of Education and Human Develop- under rocks at the park. Elementary school See Fun Ways, Page 30 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 25 Letters
From Page 12 son whose life and health is jeopardized by from overcrowded schools and selectively Charles E. Beatley, Jr., Mayor; Robert L. portunity to build character, learn team air pollution. Our regional air quality is dump them into the brand-new building so Calhoun, Vice Mayor; Donald C. Casey, work, and develop self-confidence. threatening to people’s lives and health. But that the other schools can continue succeed- Councilman; Margaret B. Inman, Council- Providing a summer getaway for we know we can make progress on air qual- ing academically: “O, your father works at woman; Nelson E. Greener, Sr., Councilman; Alexandria’s children comes at a cost. Of- ity, While our region’s air isn’t what it needs the Columbian Embassy, of course, we have James P. Moran, Jr., Councilman; Carlyle C. ficers hold several fundraisers throughout to be, the American Lung Association has room for you in your neighborhood school Ring, Jr., Councilman. the year, including a Christmas tree sale and shown that we’ve come a long way to … [you’re likely to succeed and raise the “In honor of all our veterans and men and golf tournament, to make sure that no child cleaner air in the past 14 years. We need to Standards of Learning score for your demo- women in uniform who have served and misses the opportunity to attend camp due keep working at this. In addition to doing graphic and keep your neighborhood school fought for our country, let them not be for- to financial restrictions. more locally, join me in asking EPA to adopt successful].” “O, you just arrived yesterday, gotten.” Each child deserves this chance and Al- cleaner gasoline and vehicle standards. The carried across the Rio Grande on your Geri Baldwin exandria officers give their time to make improvements we make in air quality can father’s back … we have this beautiful, new Alexandria sure it happens. save a life. school for you … [just in case you struggle We are blessed to have leaders in the com- To join the fight for healthy air, go to: with Standards of Learning, well, it won’t Best Use of Police? munity who recognize this need for our https://secure3.convio.net/ala/site/ matter much because the school’s already youth and provide us the support to keep Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=6219 academically a total flop and that means To the Editor: reaching the children. I would like to take Rob Krupicka you won’t pull down your neighborhood Mayor Euille, Chief Cook, City Council a moment to thank them: Washington Gas, State Delegate (D-45) school’s scores].” Members, the wonderfully warm and sunny IVAKOTA Association, Virginia Probation Along comes Richmond, which took away Memorial Day weekend is over. It is time to and Parole Association, Optimist Club of Tale of Two Jefferson-Houston’s accreditation and im- answer a few questions. How many offic- Alexandria, Grace Episcopal Church, Saint posed this wretched school takeover law, ers were committed to “traffic enforcement” Rita Parish, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Controversies which probably necessitates a change of at the intersection of King and Union Streets Alexandria Sheriffs Association, Alexandria plans. Now the theoretical student whose on each of the holiday weekend days? What To the Editor: Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff Association, father works in the embassy gets to go to times did they work the intersection? How Recent angst about doubling Norfolk- Edward Kengla Foundation and Southside the beautiful, new school to pull up its many tickets did they write during the spe- Southern Railroad’s ethanol storage tanks 815 Restaurant. scores and the one who arrived yesterday cific man-hours dedicated to efforts there? and building a gigantic Jefferson-Houston In 2005, the APYC partnered with the gets fit into his/her neighborhood school What quotas or other parameters were as- School suggests folks’ textbook understand- YMCA which brought more experience and in hopes that things will work out, but even sociated with this enforcement activity? ing of civics doesn’t jibe with how our city outreach to our program. We are excited if they don’t, the school still has many years Who planned and authorized the ambush government really functions. So let me ex- about our past, but even more about our to outfox Richmond. For a long decade, operation? The questions need to be an- plain: future. We hope you will join us. Visit we’ve heard how hard everyone is trying, swered because Old Town is teetering dan- Neighbors blew a gasket about Norfolk- www.AlexPYC.org for more information. sans success, to improve academics at gerously close to earning the reputation of Southern Railroad’s ethanol storage tanks. Marcus Downey, Jefferson-Houston, so the powers that be “Old Town: The City of Dirty Tricks.” The tanks have to meet federal standards Board President are resigned to the bloc of Jefferson-Hous- At approximately 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, such that an explosion would be confined Alexandria Police Youth Camp ton students there now and those drawn May 26, my wife and I experienced first- to the worksite. They sit on a low point of from the same bloc continuing not to suc- hand the roadway obstruction and signifi- land so burning ethanol (the same sub- ceed, but with careful selection the “over- cant traffic hazard posed by a three-officer Fight for stance in folks’ medicine and liquor cabi- flow” students redirected from elsewhere team issuing tickets to drivers turning left nets) would flow downward and be con- will pull the overall Standards of Learning from eastbound King Street onto north- Healthy Air tained in the worksite. If complainers un- scores up enough to get the school out of bound Union Street. We were smack in the To the Editor: derstood basic chemistry or physics, they hock with Richmond. School officials will middle of the situation. Every day, residents of our region are sub- would understand that ethanol is highly rely on their lawsuit against the school take- Any conscientious driver approaching the jected to air quality that has received an F combustible but not highly explosive. over law to buy them enough time to pull intersection at King and Union is focused rating from the American Lung Association. Now, were tanks containing ethanol at a this off by forcing the legislature through a on the mass of pedestrians, the white wood As the representative of approximately brewery whose proprietor is featured at the constitutional amendment process. blockade in the middle of the lane blocking 63,000 people in Alexandria, Arlington and Democrat convention, does anybody believe Am I being too cynical … or not enough? traffic from continuing eastbound on King, Fairfax, I am concerned about the impact city hall would be describing them such in Dino Drudi and traffic, including a large trolley car, trav- of poor quality air on you and your family’s apocalyptic terms? Or were some developer Alexandria eling westbound from the stop sign at King health and longevity. proposing such tanks in exchange for hand- and Union. Local drivers are acutely aware Our poor air quality puts our children and ing out some “amenities” worked out with of the number of pedestrians crossing at the seniors at increased risk for health issues. city hall in some cozy closed-door meeting, Thank Those in intersection as well as the fact eastbound Every time they or someone with asthma, does anybody believe that city hall wouldn’t traffic is frequently blocked from moving COPD, diabetes or heart disease breathes be telling nearby residents how foolish their Military Service any further on King Street; necessitating a in our dirty air, the poor quality of our local concerns are, rather than taking those fool- To the Editor: left hand or right hand turn. In fact, resi- air means their health is more at risk than ish concerns and legitimizing them with For some, Memorial Day meant a week- dents are conditioned to think in those someone living in the country. But we don’t legal tactics? end of shopping, catching sales, BBQ cook- terms. Out of town drivers are most cer- all have the option to move to the country. Norfolk-Southern Railroad’s earliest pre- outs and gatherings of families, friends and tainly focused on the pedestrian commo- There is work we can do locally to help decessor was chartered in 1827 and ran the neighbors. tion and are faced with a left or right turn with this. As councilman for the City of Al- country’s first regularly scheduled passen- The red, white and blue Old Glory speaks decision. exandria, I helped launch Eco-City Alexan- ger train in 1830. Norfolk-Southern’s volumes in honoring our men and women On Sunday, as I approached the intersec- dria, a program that helped Alexandria 20,000 route miles run from Ontario to in uniform who preserve the freedom so tion traveling eastbound on King Street, I achieve a 48 percent recycling rate, ex- Iowa to Louisiana. Unlike Alexandria’s city many hold so dearly and close to heart. was absolutely concerned with the pedes- tended Capital Bikeshare to Old Town, and hall, Norfolk-Southern knows how to run Many gave their lives for our country and trians and trolley car. Since I’m a former saw the closure of an outdated and pollut- its business. It is certainly self-respecting deserve our thanks. law enforcement officer I took special note ing power plant on the Potomac River. We enough not to show up offering “amenities” My way of saying thanks is to write about of three uniformed officers converging on can all walk and bike more. We can work the way developers do in exchange for po- the rock in my neighborhood with a special the northeast corner of the intersection; an to reduce our energy use. We can also ask litical protection and favors. meaning. At the Veterans Memorial Walk- out-of-character circumstance to be sure. the Federal government to help. Similarly, school officials have repeatedly way along the bike path of the 500 block of My wife who is retired from law enforce- That’s why I, and many others, have asked insisted that their gigantic edifice doubling South Columbus Street and Wilkes Street ment made the same observation concern- the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the Jefferson-Houston School’s capacity was sits this rock with a plaque that reads: ing the officers. As I entered my left-hand to adopt cleaner gasoline and vehicle emis- a safety value to absorb over-enrollment “Dedicated to the City of Alexandria and turn onto Union Street one of the officers sions standards. Doing so would have the citywide, viz, eminently “fungible.” Testing, Alexandria’s Veterans’ Organizations on stepped into my lane and motioned me to immediate equivalent impact of taking an bolstered by sociological factor analysis, are Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, 1979, in honored stop. No sooner had I stopped than another astonishing 33 million passenger vehicles pretty good at predicting academic out- memory of the deceased Alexandria Veter- officer waved-down a car behind me; re- off the road and nationally would save comes. So plausibly, the original scheme was ans of all the United States wars. Their ser- sulting in the officer standing next to my 2,500 lives every year. to use the new Jefferson-Houston to select vice in war and peace contributed greatly car directing me to pull forward as he asked Every family likely has at least one per- the most challenged students system-wide to the welfare of their fellow citizens. See Letters, Page 27
26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters The Best in Family Dining From Page 26 curbside directly in front of the Starbucks on the for my driver’s license and registration. corner of the intersection. However, there was not It is important to understand the situation at this an officer in sight and no one was being cited. point. Officers are standing next to vehicles stopped Clearly the officers working the intersection of King in the northbound lane of Union Street traffic, within and Union were following orders they received from 30 to 40 feet of the intersection itself, while both the chain-of-command. They did not concoct this northbound and southbound Union Street traffic is targeted enforcement operation themselves. So, who trying to get through using only the southbound lane determined filling the city’s coffers was the best use — and a crush of pedestrians is trying to cross the of Alexandria’s limited police resources on a busy street. holiday weekend? Who decided that it would be best At the same moment, another car is attempting to for the influx of holiday weekend tourists to pay into turn left from King onto Union and a third officer is the city’s treasury rather than to spend their hard- waiting in anticipation. To make matters worse, ap- earned money with local merchants? These realities parently traffic can no longer turn left onto west- must have been discussed when considering the is- Food bound King Street from northbound Union Street; suance of summons and not warnings. Who failed to fit for a king meaning there was no relief for vehicles traveling realize that this operation would create a traffic haz- northbound on Union. ard and obstruction? Who missed the fact that simple on a family budget While waiting for the officer to return my license, signs, without any attention getting yellow or red n Alexandria community fixture for more than registration, and the summons he was writing, my flashing lights, would be lost in the clutter of the A wife noted another officer directing a car with out- busy intersection? 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best of-state plates to pull in front of our car. A little later I will show up to court as directed on my sum- in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy during our observation we noticed another car with mons. I think it is important to get the facts of this burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, out-of-state plates being pulled over. matter on-the-record. Hopefully, the record will also After signing and receiving my summons, my wife reflect my embarrassment concerning a leadership pasta and full salad bar complete with special and I continued onto brunch. After eating, we trav- attitude in Old Town Alexandria which is inconsid- children’s menu items. eled back through Old Town on southbound Union erate of residents and visitors. Perhaps the record Street at approximately 12:30 p.m. On reaching the will reflect my confusion concerning employment of intersection of Union and King Streets, we observed our limited police resources. Isn’t a plain clothes of- two vehicles make the left hand King-to-Union turn ficer stationed near the Citibank ATM on Washing- without being stopped as well as other vehicles on ton Street ticketing the never-ending procession of King with their left-hand turn signals blinking. There people who stop in the no-stopping zone and block were three police cruisers parked at the dead-end of traffic, so they can run into the ATM, a course of King Street, another cruiser parked curbside in the action that provides greater benefit to the city? 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 no-parking southbound lane of Union Street just W.R. Krieg 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com south of King, and a police motorcycle parked Alexandria Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted Competition in Two Democratic Primary Races
From Page 8 ney general who has those tools, has that experi- a written statement. “Governor McDonnell and At- ence and has those skills.” Old Town’s most authentic Country torney General Cuccinelli have crossed a line.” When Fairfax formally announced his candidacy in September, Herring was already a candidate and French restaurant since 1983 JUSTIN FAIRFAX is a resident of Annandale, a House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong was consid- graduate of Columbia Law School and the father of ering a bid for the office himself. Armstrong decided two. He served as an assistant U.S. attorney before against a campaign, leaving the race between Her- deciding to run for elected office. Back in 2000, he ring and Fairfax. Since that time Fairfax has won a worked on Vice President Al Gore’s presidential cam- number of straw polls, gaining momentum in a race paign. Then, in 2004, he was assistant to vice presi- that has now become more competitive than many dential candidate John Edwards during John Kerry’s had anticipated. presidential campaign. Although this is Fairfax’s first “It is a shame that Ken Cuccinelli has repeatedly campaign for elected office, he said his experience misused the powers of the office for partisan gains, as a law clerk and prosecutor makes him suited for and failed to make the protection of Virginia’s fami- office. lies and businesses his number one priority,” said “It’s not something I would have to learn to do on Fairfax when he launched his campaign last year. Summer Specials the job,” said Fairfax during a candidates’ forum in “That must, and will, change. As the only federal March. “I know how to win in that court. I know prosecutor in the race, I have the skills, experience, how to be successful in the court. We need an attor- and energy to bring about that change.” Soft Shell Crabs • Bouillabaisse Frog Legs • Beef Wellington Coq au vin • Cold Soup Trio Chef Specials • Cold Salmon Platter • Stuffed Avocado with Crab
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North Potomac Rockville Accounting/Finance Degree. All grade levels, PINEHURST, NC -- Betty Whitmel Durfey Lyon, 88, died 5 specializing in math, at First Health Hospice House Sunday morning, May 5, 2013. She was a former long-time resident of the Waynewood subdi- Potomac vision in the Mt. Vernon area. Chevy English as first or second language, Spanish. Great Bethesda Falls Chase A memorial service for Betty is scheduled Saturday, June 1, at Herndon Call Hal @ Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church on Sherwood Hall Lane. Dulles Reston Airport (703) 864-6616. Tutoring rate is $50/hr. 1 McLean Vienna 20% Off first session Betty was born Oct. 2, 1924 as the youngest of the five daugh- Oakton 6 ters of Cary and Margeret Durfey of Raleigh, NC. She was Arlington Washington, when you mention this ad raised in Raleigh. Chantilly 4 D.C. Centreville Betty Whit graduated from Needham Broughton High School in Fairfax 1942 and from Peace College in 1944. She married Vernon North Frederic (Bud) Lyon on Dec. 26, 1946 in Raleigh. Clifton 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Historic Burke Clifton Bud and Betty Whit began their marriage living in Denver, Co- Fairfax Springfield 3 Station O B I T U A R Y lo., and their journey together also included living in Southern 2 Colonel Martin John Egan, Jr., passed away March 25, California, suburban New York in Tarrytown, N.Y., and finally Laurel 2013 in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by friends. He had battled to Alexandria. Hill congestive heart failure and other serious health problems. Col Egan was born October 1, 1932 in Stamford, Connecticut, In 1960 they and their two young sons, Fred and Larry, moved the son of Martin John Egan, Sr., and Margaret Tormey Egan. to the Mt. Vernon area south of Alexandria. It was there, in the He lived in Stamford with his four siblings until he entered col- Waynewood neighborhood, where Betty Whit truly found her lege in 1950. home and her calling as a friend, a mother, a hostess, a con- Target your best job versationalist, and a surrogate mother and grandmother to le- • Marty Egan was president of his high school class and a mem- gions of people in and around that neighborhood. ber of the drama club, where he relished playing the role of candidates where Nanki-Poo in Gilbert and Sullivan’s, “The Mikado.” He became Betty Whit was a people magnet. People loved her, and she interested in golf when he caddied on local courses while in loved people. She was never happier than a crowd of people high school; it was a sport he enjoyed throughout his life. were in her house, and she would “hold court,” serving up food, they live. drink, joy and laughter. She found complete joy in the act of Marty Egan attended Villanova University where he served in simple hospitality. the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps. He graduated in • Reach readers in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was then com- She also began a career in banking in the early 1970’s and missioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. He worked for more than 20 years for Crestar bank in Alexandria. addition to those served over 26 years in the Marines, including three years overseas, completed a Master’s Degree, and retired as a Colo- Her husband Bud died in 1977. She never remarried, living in- who are currently nel in 1980. dependently the rest of her life. Colonel Egan had a distinguished aviation career as a Marine In October, 2011, she sold her Waynewood home of more than looking for a job. fighter pilot, flying A4 and A6 fighter attack aircraft. His out- 50 years and moved next door to her son Larry and daughter- standing service was recognized with many awards and deco- in-law Martha in Seven Lakes, NC. rations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with Combat “V,” 23 Air Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, Betty Whit was a lifelong Presbyterian. She was baptized in • Proven readership. and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. He flew over 275 First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, attended Presbyterian combat missions during the Vietnam War, many over North churches wherever she lived, and was a longtime member of Vietnam; his callsign was “The Hawk.” The Republic of Viet- Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Alexandria. Since 2011, • Proven results. nam honored him with its Gallantry Cross, Meritorious Unit Ci- she had attended West End Presbyterian Church, where her tation, and Campaign Medal with device. Colonel Egan also son Larry is the pastor. She volunteered thousands of hours of served in Japan, commanding a fighter aircraft squadron at time in the churches she attended and also at the Mt. Vernon Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. He completed his military Hospital in Alexandria. career at the Pentagon, where he was in charge of officer as- signments for the US Marine Corps. Betty Whit is survived by son Fred Lyon and daughter-in-law Lynn of New Orleans, La., and son Larry and daughter-in-law After retirement, Marty embarked on a real estate career, work- Martha of Seven Lakes, NC. She also is survived by eight ing with several companies in Old Town Alexandria. He en- grandchildren, including Paul Lyon of Gastonia, NC, Ben Lyon joyed golf, travel (particularly to Ireland), and socializing with of Chicago, Ill., Kaylor Kaemba of West End, NC, Alex Lyon of friends in Old Town Alexandria and DC. His love of nature was Austin, Tx., Prudence Scott of Raleigh, NC, Hannah Lyon of reflected in the many plants he nurtured - such as a rubber tree Philadelphia, Pa., and Cameron Lyon of New Orleans, La. She 703-917-6464 in Laguna Beach, CA - and the uncanny communication he also is survived by eight young great-grandchildren, who were had with a regular menagerie of wildlife he fed from his back her latest joys in her joyful journey of 88 years. porch. Marty was very generous to those in need and quietly classified@connection assisted people who had come on hard times. He loved life, She is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Timberlake of newspapers.com but as a warrior fought the fiercest fight. Alexandria and Dorothy (Dot) Hoover of Raleigh, as well as nu- merous nieces and nephews who counted her as their “favorite Colonel Egan was preceded in death by his parents and broth- aunt.” er Harold Egan. He leaves behind siblings Rita Maureen Egan Great Papers • Great Readers Hubert of Seattle; Joshua Egan Breland of Auburn, WA; James Memorial and graveside services already have been held for Edward Egan of Honolulu; Godchildren Lauren Rhoades and Betty in North Carolina. The service in Alexandria on June 1 is Great Results! James Duke; as well as many friends. Plans are being made an opportunity for her Mt. Vernon friends to celebrate her life. for a funeral at Ft Myer and interment in Arlington National Cemetery. Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project are wel- Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Pres- comed in Marty’s memory. byterian Church, Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, Va., 22308. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 29 Summer Fun Fun Ways To Keep Learning in Summer
From Page 25 and middle school principal at MEND involving children in meal exposed to at home.” create a treasure hunt, maybe at a ery and exploration for their Norwood School in Bethesda, Md., preparation. “If there are days While middle school students museum, where two parents offer children. “Try to notice and get ex- said, “ Pick four or five [local] when it’s rainy, that is the time to may be more difficult to engage to be drivers. The students look for cited about things in nature,” said tourist attractions [and] spend a do cooking,” said Melideo. “It than younger children, educators clues and have a fun prize or cel- Melideo. “For example, if a butter- full day exploring. Involve every- helps teach patience and math and say the effort is critical. “Middle ebration at the end. They don’t fly crosses your windshield, you one in researching and learning reading skills too.” school is when they really need to realize how much they’re learning can point it out to your child with about the site before you go.” Anna Reeves, owner of Tiny be looked after,” said Melideo. along the way. It is not labor in- excitement.” Chefs, which offers cooking classes “That is when you need to make tensive for parents, but it is a fun Michele Claeys, associate head EDUCATORS ALSO RECOM- in Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls sure they’re not running off doing competition. Church, Oakton and McLean, said, their own thing.” When it comes to summer, the “I’ve always been a proponent of A treasure hunt with a group of bottom line is fun. “Whatever ac- using cooking to teach confidence friends is an ideal activity. “Middle tivities parents plan, they should and give children the opportunity school students like doing scaven- be enjoyable and stress-free,” said to do things that they may not be ger hunts,” said Melideo. “You can DeLaurentis. Unconventional Camp Ideas From Page 25 “Amazing Asian, Mexican Fiesta, Nutrition Sleuths. cover chemical reactions, build rockets and robots We have more time with the children so the camps CITY OF ALEXANDRIA and undertake other scientific adventures at Mad are relaxed. We make five to six recipes a day in the Science summer camps all over Northern Virginia full day camp and two or three in the half-day camps.” FIRST HALF and Potomac, Md. “Students learn about science Andrea Nelson of Creative Kids Kitchen in Arling- concepts and put them into practice,” said Monique ton said, “The kids always seem to have a lot of fun 2013 REAL ESTATE TAX McMillan-Jackson, director of summer programs for learning new cooking techniques and recipes. We AND REFUSE FEE ARE DUE St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Md., make a ton of food, enough for each camper to bring which is offering a Mad Science camp. food home every day for their families. I think the JUNE 17, 2013 A community service camp could be a good fit for parents appreciate having the week off from cooking The first half 2013 real estate tax and refuse fee children interested in social justice issues. “Students dinner too. I’m totally looking forward to the sum- are educated on issues of social justice and then go mer.” must be paid by June 17, 2013, to avoid late pay- to a food bank or a senior center and spend time Melissa McGowan of Culinaria Cooking School in ment penalty and interest. with seniors, for example,” said McMillan-Jackson. Vienna. says culinary camps often build camarade- rie. “Campers learn how to work in groups. Each day Pay by credit card or eCheck on the City’s website IF A PARENT SUSPECTS that their child is the the instructors show the students different skills and at alexandriava.gov/Payments, in person at City next Jacques Pépin, a cooking camp might offer sum- techniques,” she said. “It builds confidence, especially Hall or at any SunTrust Bank Branch located in the mer fun. “Each week we have different themes,” said for the younger kids. And it will make them healthier City. Real estate tax payments can be mailed to Anna Reeves of Tiny Chefs with camps in Alexan- adults because they will learn how to cook for them- selves and not rely on fast food or junk food.” City of Alexandria, PO Box 34750, Alexandria, VA dria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Oakton and McLean. 22334-0750. Payments can also be made with School Notes cash only at approximately 70 Global Express Cash Email announcements to gazette@ puter engineering in the College of En- Payment Centers conveniently located throughout connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is gineering. Juan G. Montolin is a Villanova University named the fol- Northern Virginia. For a complete list of the avail- Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. senior majoring in geography in the lowing students to the Dean’s List for the able cash payment centers, please visit the City’s College of Natural Resources and Envi- fall 2012 semester: Meghan Furey is The following students enrolled at ronment. pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Col- website at alexandriava.gov/Payments. Virginia Tech were named to the dean’s lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Aaron list for the fall 2012 semester: Douglas MacArthur Elementary Jumani is studying accountancy and Madalena R. McNeil is a junior ma- School has been named a Great Drink information systems in the Villanova Real estate tax information is available on the City’s joring in international studies in the Pouch Derby winner by the New Jersey- School of Business. Maria Bowman is website at alexandriava.gov/RealEstateTax. Under College of Liberal Arts and Human Sci- based company Terracycle. Each day, studying communication in the College ences. Owen T. Nugent is a MacArthur students recycle their drink of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Nolan Additional Resources on that webpage, there is a sophomore majoring in general engi- pouches at school and send the pouches Ahern is studying economics in the link for Real Estate Tax History and Payments, neering in the College of Engineering. to Terracycle. Recently, MacArthur re- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. which provides detailed tax balances and payments. Kelley M. O’Leary is a senior major- ceived a check for more than $1,700. Ariana Meltzer-Bruhn is studying ing in interior design in the College of During December, MacArthur sent in global interdisciplinary studies in the For payment questions or to request a tax bill, Architecture and Urban Studies. more pouches than any other location in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. please call the Treasury Division at 703.746.3902, Catherine B. Royka is a sophomore Virginia and won the Terracycle Great Colleen Lineweaver is studying po- majoring in communication in the Col- Drink Pouch Derby for that month. The litical science in the College of Liberal Option 8, or email [email protected]. lege of Liberal Arts and Human school was rewarded with bonus points Arts and Sciences. For assessment questions or to change a Sciences. Laina N. Schneider is a jun- to its account and now is in the running ior majoring in crop and soil for a chance to be crowned the Great Alexandra Lee Butler, a senior at mailing address, please call the Real Estate environmental sciences in the College of Drink Pouch Derby National Winner, Clemson University, is spending the Assessments Department at 703.746.4646 or Agriculture and Life Sciences. Kelly E. worth 50,000 bonus points. Spring semester studying in Bilbao, email [email protected]. For refuse fee Wood is a senior majoring in political Spain. Butler is a management major at science in the College of Liberal Arts and Meghan Palmer, a member of the Clemson. questions, please call the Solid Waste Division at Human Sciences. Christopher A. class of 2013 has been named to the fall 703.746.4410. Caldwell is a senior majoring in com- 2012 dean’s list at Loyola University Paul Fiesel, a senior history major puter science in the College of Maryland. has been named to the University of Engineering. Hilmi D. Entabi is a se- Dallas dean’s list for the fall 2012 semes- The Finance Department is open, Monday through nior majoring in mechanical The following local residents gradu- ter. Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A drop box located on engineering in the College of Engineer- ated from Rochester Institute of ing. Adam D. Frank is a senior Technology in the fall 2012 quarter: More than 300 JMU students em- the Royal Street side of City Hall is available 24 majoring in sociology in the College of Hampton McNeil earned a master of barked on 30 spring break trips around hours a day. (Payments must be in the drop box by Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. business administration degree in busi- the country and world.Students spent Travis E. Frank is a senior majoring ness administration online from RIT’s E. the week living simply, focused on ser- midnight on June 17, 2013 to be considered on in landscape architecture in the College Philip Saunders College of Business. vice in their destination community but time.) of Architecture and Urban Studies. Aaron Thomas earned a bachelor of also on teamwork and reflection within Sonia Garakyaraghi is a freshman fine arts degree in professional photo- their group.The following students par majoring in university studies. Alan A. graphic illustration from RIT’s College of Gomez is a senior majoring in com- Imaging Arts and Sciences. See School Notes, Page 33 30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
Sgt. Bill Jones, retired, makes the opening remarks and hands out Citi- zenship Awards to local children. Awards were given to Rex Joseph Charles Davis and his sister Mackenzie (not present), for flying the Ameri- can Flag on a daily basis. Also pictured, YN1 1st Class Petty Officer Mar- Brent Ruggles, tin Wilson places a flag at who provided Alexandria National Cem- and ran the etery. He was there in sup- sound system for port of the widow of one of the event. his friends, Lt. Anderson.
Everyone heads back New Flag for Cemetery after all the flags have Ret. Sgt. Bill Jones presents the new flag Photos by been placed. The veterans to 1st Class Petty Officer Martin Wilson as Renée Ruggles groups typically host a CDR Joe Cubba looks on. Both are there Gazette Packet barbecue at the end of with the family of Lt. Anderson. Petty the flag placement and all Officer Wilson helped unfold the new flag are welcome. with Bill Jones and several scouts.
After the flag raising, guests are dismissed to place flags at the graves in the cemetery. Military Notes
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Marine Corps Pvt. Mau E. Knight, brother of Darius J. Faison of Gainesville, Fla. and nephew of Marine Corps Sgt. Michael T. Knight of Alexan- dria, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. Knight is a 2009 graduate of Pine Ridge High School of Deltona, Fla.
Marine Corps Pvt. Christopher M. King, a 2012 graduate of T. C. Williams High School, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from re- cruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 31 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Titan Rowers Win Three Medals at National Championship TC girls’ frosh 8, boys’ junior 8, girls’ second varsity 8 win bronze.
Courtesy of the early part of the season “rac- T.C. Williams crew ing up” — that is, they raced against boats in faster events. Ac- he T.C. Williams crew cording to T.C. boys’ head coach team added to their Pete Stramese, the Junior 8 did not Tmedal collection this gain many wins during this period, past weekend at the but they did gain experience that Scholastic Rowing Association of paid off in the end, helping them America’s National Championship to win not only the silver medal Regatta, a competition that was at the Virginia State Rowing raced on Cooper River in Camden, Championships on May 11, but the N.J., featured top crews from bronze this past weekend in what across the U.S., and saw Titan was perhaps the day’s closest race boats win the Bronze in three dif- — a race where the top three boats ferent events. crossed the finish line within 1.2 The medal-winning boats were seconds of each other. the T.C. girls’ freshman 8, the boys’ Photo Contributed Members of the T.C. Williams junior 8, and the girls’ second var- boys’ junior 8 include coxswain sity 8. For the frosh 8, winning the Spenser Gilliand and rowers Ben bronze at nationals was the latest Blakeslee, Sam Zickar, Greg in a series of outstanding perfor- Montenegro, Carter Weitekamp, mances this season. The girls went Nate Conrad, Connor Quatannens, undefeated in their first five races, Rodrigo Robles and Tyler Souza. won the Virginia state champion- The junior 8 is guided by ship in their sixth race, and cap- Members of the T.C. Williams girls’ second varsity 8 stand arm in arm after winning the Stramese. tured the bronze medal at the bronze medal at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s National Champion- Also winning the bronze medal Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Phila- ship Regatta in Camden, N.J., on May 25. Members of the second varsity 8 include at nationals was the T.C. Williams delphia on May 18. (from left): Emily Breeding, Claire Embrey, Rachael Vannatta, Rebecca Calderon, cox- girls’ second varsity 8, a crew that The freshman 8 claimed their swain Kathrina Policarpio, Maggie McVeigh, Jazmin Calderon, Lynn Stevens and Kate has been steadily improving over second bronze this past weekend Arnold. Standing to the left is Jaime Rubini, coach of the girls’ second varsity 8. the course of this season and has at nationals by winning their quali- been almost clinical in how they fying heat and semifinal race to of the girls’ freshman 8 include Abby Prall, Sarah Scroggs and at nationals was the T.C. Williams have approached each race. After advance to the finals, where they coxswain Maggie Chamberlain LeeAnn Richards. The freshman boys’ junior 8. To prepare for the barely making the semifinals in finished behind the crew from and rowers Natasha Magallon, girls are guided by coach Patrick level of competition they saw this their qualifying heat this past Fri New Trier High School (Illinois) Harper Jensen, Amelia Bender, Marquardt. past weekend and over the past with a time of 5:18.337. Members Giulia Pastore, Hannah Posson, Also bringing home the bronze several weeks, the junior 8 spent See TC Crew, Page 33 TC Boys’ Soccer Loses in Region Quarterfinals
.C. Williams boys’ soccer equalizer with a header in the fi- Tcoach Martin Nickley put nal minute of stoppage time off a his right arm around one corner kick from Neil DeWakar. of his seniors and walked toward After four overtime periods, the the goal at which the Titans’ sea- match went to PKs. TC goalkeeper son had just ended. Edgar Martinez made two saves, After an exciting TC goal near but it wasn’t enough as Belanger the end of stoppage time tied the stifled the Titans. score, the Titans and Mount “[We had and] unbelievable Vernon played four overtime peri- team,” Nickley said. “They came ods before deciding things with a out in every single match with so penalty-kick shootout. In the fifth much heart, worked hard every round of PKs, with a chance to tie, single day, never took a day off and TC came up empty as Mount everything they got this season,
Vernon goalkeeper Lucas Belanger they really deserved. We had a lot Photos by came up with his third save of the of great matches and a lot of good shootout and the Majors won, 1-1 wins and it’s a real tribute to the (2-1) at Mount Vernon High hard work and dedication of these School. guys.” Louise Krafft “When you get to penalty kicks, — Jon Roetman we do it as a team, it’s not indi- viduals standing up there,” Nickley said after the game. “When we T.C. Williams goalkeeper pick five guys to do that, we’re Edgar Martinez saved a /Gazette Packet picking our team to go up there, pair of penalty kicks so every one of those guys goes during a shootout The T.C. Williams boys’ soccer team with the team.” against Mount Vernon in ended its season with a loss to Mount After trailing for most of the the Northern Region Vernon in the Northern Region match, Eryk Williamson scored the quarterfinals on May 23. quarterfinals on May 23. 32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports
With their racing shell in front of them, members of the T.C. Williams boys’ junior 8 ex- change a high five after winning the bronze medal at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s National Championship Re- gatta in Camden, N.J., on May 25. Standing to the right is Pete Stramese, the head coach of the boys’ crew team at T.C. Williams and coach of the boys’ junior 8.
Photo Contributed Photo TC Crew Teams Win Bronze From Page 32 mance at nationals in years. It was also the first time day, the second varsity 8 met with their veteran the boys’ crew team has medaled at the event since coach Jaime Rubini to analyze their performance, 2003. which was hampered by a slow start. In total for the 2013 rowing season, T.C. boats have The analysis paid off, with the girls advancing to won three state championships, two silver medals, the final, where they finished just behind runner-up and seven bronze medals. Walt Whitman with a time of 5:16.467. Next up for the Titan rowers is their last regatta of Members of the T.C. Williams girls’ second varsity the year — the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing 8 include coxswain Kathrina Policarpio and rowers Association’s National Championship Regatta, which Emily Breeding, Claire Embrey, Rachael Vannatta, will be held this weekend on the Royal Canadian Rebecca Calderon, Maggie McVeigh, Jazmin Henley Regatta course in St. Catharines, Ontario. Calderon, Lynn Stevens and Kate Arnold. For the complete schedule and more information The three bronze medals won by T.C. Williams this about T.C. Williams crew, visit www.tcwcrew.org or past weekend represent the Crew’s strongest perfor- www.facebook.com/alexandria.cre boosters. School Notes
From Page 30 & Sciences. Kelsey Morgan Irvin is degree magna cum laude in computer enrolled in the university’s College of science from the College of Engineering. ticipated in alternative spring break: Arts & Sciences. Brittany Polson received a bachelor Lillian Addy, Bryan Jacobs and of science degree in hospitality and tour- Wyatt Floyd. Emma Wilson was recently initi- ism management from the Pamplin ated into Phi Kappa Phi - the nation’s College of Business. Emily Rowe re- Anastasia C. Voellm, the daughter oldest and most selective collegiate ceived a bachelor of science degree in of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Voellm of honor society for all academic disci- economics from the Pamplin College of Alexandria, has been named to plines. Wilson is pursuing a degree in Business. Richard Snelling received Randolph-Macon Academy’s dean’s list communication disorders at Longwood a bachelor of science degree in manage- for the second quarter of the 2012-13 University. ment from the Pamplin College of school year. Anastasia is a senior. Business. Judith Wahyudi received a Shaun Holloway has been named bachelor of science degree in business Bands from the George Washing- to Eckerd College’s dean’s list for the fall information technology from the ton and Francis C. Hammond 2012 semester. Shaun is majoring in Pamplin College of Business. William middle school campuses performed for philosophy. Mirone received a bachelor of arts de- their District Assessments March 9-10 gree in history from the College of with great results. The Hammond Cap- The following students graduated Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. tains, the concert band playing Grade 2 from Virginia Tech during the com- music under the direction of David Frye, mencement ceremony in December: Tommy Cheung, a first-year stu- earned straight 1s across the board, Jeremiah Stamper received a bach- dent in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano from all three stage judges and the sight- elor of science degree in management College of Computing and Information reading judge. The Hammond Admirals, from the Pamplin College of Business. Sciences, made the dean’s list for the the symphonic band playing Grade 3 Christopher Martyres received a Winter 2013 quarter. music under the direction of Vaughan bachelor of science degree in computer Ambrose, earned a score of 2 (Excellent) science from the College of Engineering. Sarahselica Miura has been over all. Two stage judges rated the David Hawkins received a bachelor of named to the dean’s list at Rensselaer group 2 and the third rated them 3 science degree in mechanical engineer- Polytechnic Institute for fall 2012. (Good). They earned a 2 from the sight- ing from the College of Engineering. reading judge, for an overall rating of 2. Samuel Tewolde received a bachelor Patrick Slack earned academic The George Washington Symphonic of science in electrical engineering from honors for the fall 2012 semester at Band, the only middle school band in the College of Engineering. Eric Hayth Purdue University. District X to play all Grade 4 music, un- received a bachelor of science business der the direction of Rick Seracino, information technology from the John Adams Elementary School earned straight 1s across the board, Pamplin College of Business. Nicholas Fourth-Grader Jacob Rosario, is cur- from all three judges on stage and the Wasilewski received a bachelor of sci- rently ranked No. 1 among all sight-reading judge. ence degree in chemical engineering fourth-graders in Virginia as well as No. from the College of Engineering. 1 across all grade levels in ACPS in the The following students were named Carolyn Bea received a bachelor of First in Math Online Program. First in to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semes- science degree in hospitality and tour- Math is a national curriculum supple- ter at Washington University in St. ism management from the Pamplin ment used by ACPS to provide students Louis. Diana Leigh Goeller is en- College of Business. Christopher the fundamental math skills they need rolled in the university’s College of Arts Caldwell received a bachelor of science to achieve their academic goals www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 33 News
Fannie L. Allen gives inmates at the Alexan- dria jail instruction on the importance of good manners and courte- ous com- munica- tions.
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annie L. Allen, an expert on social and work- ships and also guided inmates on introductions, shak- Fplace etiquette and director of the Allen Eti- ing hands, and basic dining manners, all tools that quette Institute, gave inmates at the William will help inmates as they pursue employment oppor- G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center a special pre- tunities upon their release. sentation on the importance of good manners and Allen offered to donate her services after reading courteous communications during an hour-long pro- about Alexandria’s inmate programs in the Alexan- gram on Thursday, May 23. dria Gazette Packet. In her presentation entitled “A Day for You: Com- A graduate of the Protocol School of Washington, munication for Building Positive Relationships in the nation’s leading school of protocol, Allen also Retiring after 35 years serving the Life,” Allen emphasized the significance of proper holds an MBA from Averett University. She is also a Alexandria & Washington Metro Area manners, treating others with respect, and being po- lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and has lite and prepared in the workplace. She explored participated in many leadership programs in both with honesty and integrity. several concepts for successful professional relation- military and civilian arenas.
Final Day June 2 Working To Help Ex-Offenders From Page 7 recidivism rate state-wide is 23.4 percent. However, No Reasonable Offer Will Be Refused! tribution to providing volunteer assistance to help she is quick to point out that although not as low as offenders help themselves. she would like to see, it is not as bad as most states. She listed many, including: the Alexandria City According to her, Virginia is ranked second nation- Extra Reentry Council, the Friends of Guest House pro- ally in the recidivism rate. Oklahoma is the state with 5% Discount gram, the Alexandria Community Services Board, the lowest rate. and a number of private for- profit and non-profit “I am proud of my staff who are out there every for Mon.-Fri. organizations, churches, and others that help offend- day encouraging offenders to improve themselves, Shoppers ers by their willingness to employ or provide volun- counseling them, and referring them to various teer opportunities to probationers, and provide a groups and organizations to help them so that they % Off positive reinforcement to probationers. can get the help they need, enable them to improve Stapleton observes that people only hear about their lives, and contribute to the community,” 53-72 the probation violators, not the many successes. The Stapleton said. EVERYTHING WE WON’T BE MUST GO! UNDERSOLD! Restoring Voter Rights for Some Felons From Page 7 spite having support from the Republican governor MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVENTORY had arrived to take action on the issue. and Republican attorney general. Now that Cuccinelli OF EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE RUGS “As a nation that believes in redemption and sec- has outlined a menu of options to expedite the pro- ond chances, we must provide a clear path for will- cess, members of the next General Assembly will be SOLD AT A FRACTION OF TRUE VALUE! ing individuals to be productive members of society charged with passing laws to implement them. That’s once they have served their sentences and paid their where efforts might run into familiar roadblocks. fines and restitution,” McDonnell told members of “There’s always going to be a certain amount of the General Assembly. “It is time for Virginia to join skepticism that should be associated with an effort most of the other states and make the restoration of like this,” said Geoff Skelley, analyst with the Uni- TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION civil rights an automatic process for nonviolent of- versity of Virginia Center for Politics. “If people who Alexandria Gazette fenders.” are more likely to be Democratic voters get their rights Mt. Vernon Gazette McDonnell urged lawmakers to approve legisla- restored, and they go and vote for Democrats is that 20% OFF Connection Newspapers tion to amend the Virginia Constitution making res- good politically? There are going to be Republicans toration automatic. But those proposals failed, de- making that argument.” 34 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 ❖ 35 36 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 30 - June 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com