Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper August 30, 2012 Ground Truth City officials clash with descendants of long-neglected graves at Fort Ward.

By Michael Lee Pope “There is still a high possibility Gazette Packet that there are other graves out there,” said City Archeologist Pam wo years ago, city officials Cressey. “But that’s more than 30 Photo by Taimed a high-powered ra- acres to look at, and it’s not rea- dar from California at the sonable to turn over every inch of ground in various spots at Fort ground.”

Tim Cavanaugh Ward. The idea Not every- was to create a one agrees on sort of “ground “This is a what’s reason- truth,” reveal- wrongdoing that has able. Descen- ing the hidden dants of those history buried been passed down who are buried Patriot Scuba instructors lead Wounded Warrior Program participants underwater at the old Union at Fort Ward at the Holiday Inn at Eisenhower Avenue. fort that was from generation to would like to constructed as see every acre part of the de- generation, and it’s of the park in- Scuba for Wounded Warriors fenses of Wash- spected for po- ington during time to do tential graves. atriot Scuba instructors the Civil War. They feel that offered recreational That led to something about it.” the city has Pscuba diving lessons to more investiga- — Lena Rainey, whose ances- committed a a number of military tion and years tors are buried at Fort Ward grave injustice veterans in the pool at the Holi- of archeology at Fort Ward, day Inn at Eisenhower Avenue on revealing more than 20 burial at taking an area known to have sev- Saturday, Aug. 25. Patriot Scuba various spots throughout the park eral African-American cemeteries of Occoquan Va. is a PADI 5 Star last month. But opinions are di- and creating a public park. Even Instructor Development Center. vided about what to do next. See Ground Truth, Page 18 Patriot also has instructors trained and certified by the Handicapped Scuba Association. On Saturday, Patriot teamed up with the Known and Unknown Wounded Warrior Program to help Democrat has detailed agenda facilitate the “Discover Scuba Event.” Scuba diving has been for Richmond while his opponents used as a rehabilitative resource PADI IDC Staff Instructor in physical therapy for a number have outlined little. Eliseo Rodriguez and of years. The decreased gravity of Divers submerge in the PADI Dive Master Lisa water allows a larger range of pool at the Holiday Inn By Michael Lee Pope who enjoys name recognition and Mucha talk through the mobility with less pain and strain as part of the afternoon Gazette Packet has a slate of legislative proposals next technique exercise on existing injuries. scuba lesson. largely aligned with his work on with the veterans. oters in next week’s special the City Council. At the other end Velection will be faced with of the spectrum are Republican a choice between the fa- Tim McGhee and Libertarian Jus- miliar and the unknown in the tin Malkin, neither of whom have Sept. 4 special election. On one much to say about what bills they PADI IDC Staff In- end of the spectrum is Alexandria would introduce as freshmen leg structor Eliseo City Councilman Rob Krupicka, See Special Election, Page 8

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Installation of bike racks in Old Town for Capital

Bikeshare has begun. Jeanne Theismann Sharing the Road Ten months after City Council approved an agreement with Oregon-based Alta BikeShare, construction finally began this week on the system, which is expected to be operational next month.

City officials installed eight solar-powered stations throughout /Gazette Packet Old Town — a system that will cost taxpayers about $400,000 a year. “I think the money should have and could have been used, for better ways, for instance, to improve the pedestrian realm of the city,” said Poul Hertel, Old Town resident and longtime critic of BikeShare. “We’re encouraging people to ride in a crowded place Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot joins in the fun during Design Day at the with very narrow sidewalks and very narrow streets in conflict Charles Houston Recreation Center. with the residents.” Here’s how it works: Membership to Capital BikeShare costs $5 Design Day drawings help for one day, $15 for five days and $30 for 30 days. An annual pass costs $75. The first 30 minutes of every trip is free, and a fee Kids @ Play create dream playground. is charged for every half hour after that. Daily memberships can be purchased at any station, and longer memberships must be By Jeanne Theismann “Mike and I have had a blast with this,” said Segal, purchased online or over the phone. Cyclists can pick up a bike Gazette Packet a co-founder of So Kids Can with Capitals from any station in the system and return it to an empty dock at defenseman Mike Green. “The people at KaBOOM! any other station, allowing for one-way trips. ore than 40 Alexandria children joined and everyone involved are just great.” “BikeShare helps solve the last-mile problem of commuters get- Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot and Funds for the playground were raised through So ting to their destination by co-locating BikeShare stations with M Elliot Segal of the Elliot in the Morning Kids Can during the 2011-12 Washington Capitals transit,” wrote Transportation and Environmental Services Direc- Show at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Aug. season. tor Rich Baier in a memorandum outlining the program. “If 15 for Design Day, a day set aside for children to Green and Segal created the So Kids Can program successful, expansion should be considered outside of Old Town, draw their dream playground for Old Town’s in 2008 to benefit youth-focused, nonprofit organi- heading north to Del Ray and Arlandria, connecting the existing Hopkins-Tancil Court area. zations. Last season Capitals forwards Nicklas Arlington BikeShare network.” A joint effort of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Backstrom and Brooks Laich also joined the cause, Housing Authority, KaBOOM! and So Kids Can, ele- which has raised more than $200,000 for various Vaudeville in Old Town ments from the children’s Design Day drawings will youth organizations. be incorporated into the final design for the new The playground will be the second built by Comedy Zone may soon be coming to Old Town Theater. That’s community playground to be built on Sept. 13 at KaBOOM!, the Washington Capitals and So Kids Can, part of a proposal currently before the Board of Architectural S.T.A.R.S. Playground at Hopkins-Tancil, where and is one of more than 150 playground builds Review for the historic vaudeville theater, which was recently sold equipment is outdated and not wheelchair accessible. KaBOOM! will lead across the country in 2012. to Alexandria developer Rob Kauffman. Next week, the board will hear a proposal for a new Old Town Theater that will change the marquee sign twice daily. “Once at opening in the morning for breakfast or lunch show and then again in the afternoon for evening shows,” according to the memorandum now under consideration. “On occasion, we might add a headshot of a celebrity next to the showtimes.” Examples shown on the application include a variety of poten- tial shows, including “Vaudeville Lunch,” “Alexandria Film Festi- val,” “An Alexandrian Christmas Carol” and a speaker series with Newt Gingrich and James Carville. Examples of playbills that would be located on the building façade include Sherlock Holmes and the Comedy Zone. “I think this is a great concept,” said Boyd Walker, historic preservationist who was critical of a previous proposal to trans- form the historic theater into a retail space. “But I would have liked to have seen a marquee more similar to the original.” Engaging the People Eight-year-old Alphonso Recent months have seen an explosion of anger at City Hall, So Kids Can co-founder Elliot Segal, center, gets help displays his drawing during from the brother and sister team of Asante, 4, and the Aug. 15 Design Day at See Week in Alexandria, Page 25 Asantawaa, 5, during the Aug. 15 Design Day at the the Charles Houston Recre- Charles Houston Recreation Center. ation Center. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 3 Bulletin Board

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Construction crews working onsite at Alexandria Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial, Detailed construction plans of Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery: Ovoid shapes South Washington and Church streets. Crews are with rectangle inlays indicate known grave sites and place markers in position. Larger following archaeological cues so as not to disturb rectangle shapes in photo represent remnants of an office building and gas station. existing grave sites. Working To Create Fitting Memorial Freedmen were African Americans freed This renovation is hardly only aesthetics the project’s planners wished to not gloss Contrabands and from slavery by their owners. Contrabands or grass deep, assured city officials, who over past transgressions of the cemetery. Freedmen’s were slaves who escaped to freedom or said that the project has been undertaken “They didn’t want this to be forgotten,” said were brought within Union lines during the with a great deal of historical and cultural Bernstein. Cemetery Memorial Civil War. sensitivity. The city has taken a painstaking approach While the property’s previous owners lit- “The challenge is trying to construct toward design and construction with re- on pace for Spring erally bulldozed their way there to benefit something as a suitable memorial and not spect to the graves. business, the city has taken quite a differ- have any negative impact on the cultural To that end, 8-inch diameter steel helical 2013 opening. ent approach: it is redeveloping the area to resource,” Baker said. piles will be used as foundations to anchor revere the grave sites. The centerpiece of the memorial area, some segments of the galvanized steel tub- The cemetery has been blanketed with called a “Place of Remembrance,” is an open ing fence line. By Mark McHugh several hundred truckloads of fill soil to space housing interpretive walls with sev- While sturdy fence construction often uti- For Gazette Packet make way for a grass mixture of fescue and eral panels detailing the cemetery’s history, lizes larger diameter inserts, the narrower Kentucky bluegrass. and a list of recorded names of the interred ones used here are suitable fence anchors n Spring 2007, the City of Alexandria The plantings and construction plans fol- based on information from the Gladwin that won’t disturb nearby gravesites. purchased a desolate and overgrown low closely on the heels of almost two de- Record. A listing maintained from 1863 to “It minimizes the footprint of the pier,” Ilot on the southern edge of town and cades of extensive and non-invasive ar- 1869, the record includes information of said Bernstein, who was onsite earlier this promptly razed the site’s two build- chaeological analy- those interred, in- month. ings. sis. Archaeological cluding their name, Bernstein motioned over to the outer pro- Six years later that same spot is going to findings have identi- “The only digging we did date of death or posed fence area, where different colored be a historical and appropriate homage to fied about 540 burial, next of kin or stakes indicated proximity — and safe con- that place’s unseen — and unheard — in- known graves, said was in a preventative individual providing struction distances — adjacent to gravesites. habitants when the city dedicates the Alexandria city engi- the report, residence “We have a variable system designed,” he Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery neer Emily Baker. manner, to make sure we or place of death, and said. Memorial this spring. “We didn’t move weren’t violating any additional comments Workers of Garcete Construction Com- The project, which will cost around $11 dirt,” said Mitchell about the burial or pany Inc., of Bladensburg, Md., are follow- million, receives funding from the City of Bernstein, civil engi- graves.” cause of death. A ing cues from Bernstein and Mitchell to Alexandria, the Federal Highway Adminis- neer for the city. “We sculpture is to be in- maintain the sanctity of the grave sites as tration, Virginia Department of Transpor- just took off the veg- — Mitchell Bernstein, stalled at the front of work progresses. tation, a grant from Save America’s Trea- etation at a very civil engineer for the city the open space. “Everything had to be designed very care- sures, and funding from a partnership be- shallow depth, and Fifty-three feet long fully, to avoid the graves,” Baker said. tween the National Parks Service and the then brought the soil in. The only digging and 31 feet wide, the place of remembrance The city will lay place markers on the National Trust for Historic Preservation. we did was in a preventative manner, to is the highest point in the cemetery, where grave sites found during the archaeologi- Following July’s groundbreaking cer- make sure we weren’t violating any graves.” a Mobil gas station once stood. cal studies. Some of them will be outlined emony, construction crews have been work- Archaeologists have located grave shafts, In recent years the cemetery was a road- with borders to give visitors a sense of scale, ing on location six days a week. and in many cases, the outline of hexago- side brownfield strewn with trash, includ- Baker said. The freedmen’s cemetery at the corner of nal “shouldered” style coffin tops, through ing slab remnants of the gas station and an “A lot of the people buried here were chil- South Washington and Church streets has identifying changes in soil color and tex- office building. dren, and a lot of the shafts were very small, been owned by several entities since it was ture. According to city records, no grave can A portion of the office building’s founda- so you should be able to get a sense of the closed in 1869. be associated with a particular person. tion on Church Street will stand, because See Memorial, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

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Horseshoes await players in the side garden at the Lee-Fendall House.

The Lee-Fendall House is interpreted as a Lee home during 1850-1870.

Lee-Fendall House Museum Newlyweds Aaron Gilary and Jennifer Styles enjoy the director Erin Adams enjoys cool afternoon at the Lee-Fendall Ice Cream Social. The The Lee-Fendall Museum has received grants to under- a bowl of ice-cream and couple was married in the Lee-Fendall House and Garden take an archaeological excavation and garden redesign strawberries. this past Memorial Day. project. Lee-Fendall House Hosts Great Gatsby Ice Cream Social

he house and garden of the Lee- pick-up sticks, hoops, Jacob’s ladder and Fendall House opened for an more. Tafternoon Ice Cream Social on The staff is planning a number of events Sunday, Aug. 26. Calling Card for the fall: 19th century baseball, Virginia Events set out games for adults and chil- wine reception, historic homeowners work- dren alike including horseshoes, croquet, shop, death in a civil war hospital reenact- ment and more. From 1785-1903, the house served as the home to 37 mem- bers of the Lee family. John L. Lewis lived in the house from 1937-1969. Guided by its 1852 in- ventory, the house is interpreted as a Lee home of the 1850-1870 period. Guided tours are available Wednesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. The house is available for wed- dings, corporate meetings and pri- vate parties. To get a complete list of upcoming events and more in- 18th and 19th century children’s formation visit Friends of Lee-Fendall chair Dr. Patricia Sanders is flanked by board games: ready for play. www.leefendallhouse.org members Carter Refo and Ellen Stanton. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 7 On the Campaign Trail Politics McDonnell’s Moment th Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell may not have received the Special Election in 45 Next Week vice presidential nomination, but he got a great consolation prize From Page 1 this week — a prime-time speaking slot this year at the Republi- islators. can National Convention in Tampa. The speech focused on job- “I don’t know what bills I would introduce,” said creation numbers in Virginia and other Republican states, fram- McGhee, a web developer who ran an unsuccessful ing the election as a choice between “the status quo of an en- campaign for the Virginia state Senate last year. titlement society, or dynamic change of an opportunity society.” “There are a lot of people in the world who believe George Mason University professor Mark Rozell is among those that character of person is more important than ex- who say that McDonnell is positioning himself for a potential act policy specifics of what is going to be in every presidential run in the future. paragraph of every bill.” “He has presented himself has a bipartisan leader who can Krupicka Malkin McGhee “I can’t say that I have a particular agenda in mind talk to people across the aisle who doesn’t engage in overheated as of day one,” said Malkin, a credit analyst and first- rhetoric,” said Rozell. “Frankly, a lot of people are looking for them responsible for hospital construction standards. time candidate. “I think I’ve kind of got to get my that.” “Despite what you may hear from the other side feet wet before I can really figure out exactly what I But that doesn’t mean the governor will have it easy. His gradu- on this issue, this industry does have a track record can accomplish.” ate thesis at Regent University was critical of working women of creating some very dangerous and deadly situa- Krupicka, on the other hand, has a long list of leg- and feminists, which Rozell says could undercut his image as a tions for women,” said McGhee. “We need to make islation he’s interested in proposing if he wins the moderate. And then there’s his voting record in the House of sure that as long as we continue to allow this proce- special election. If elected, Krupicka said, he would Delegates, where he represented a conservative district in Vir- dure that we provide as much care for those involved.” like to focus attention on early childhood education. ginia Beach. In recent months, the governor has been pushed to That’s been an ongoing theme of his years in poli- the right by the Republican takeover of the state Senate. KRUPICKA OFFERS voters the most familiar face. tics over the last decade, although one in four chil- “Everybody remembers the transvaginal ultrasound contro- First elected to the City Council at the age of 32, he dren in Alexandria remain without a quality pre-Kin- versy,” said Rozell. “I don’t think that’s going to go away. He’s spent many years as the youngest elected official in dergarten experience. got some explaining to do on some of the social issues, where he Alexandria. Now he finds himself as the oldest can- Krupicka also said he would work to give the could be vulnerable.” One of those issues emerged yet again this didate in the race, and the one with the most experi- Northern Virginia Transportation Commission more week. Before his prime-time speaking engagement, McDonnell ence as an elected official. He also has an existing revenue authority, reducing the role of the Virginia was chairman of the platform committee that approved a mea- campaign team from his failed bid for the Democratic Department of Transportation. That could mean that sure in support of a Constitutional amendment outlawing abor- nomination to fill the seat vacated last year by state the commission would be able to create new taxes, tion — including in cases of rape or incest. Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30), a hotly contested race with although Krupicka would not endorse any specific Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49). If elected, Krupicka says he proposal. would stand up to what he calls “the war on women” Are You Inactive? “That would have to be part of a package,” said in Richmond. Every election cycle, thousands of “inactive” voters are purged Krupicka. “I want to move away from VDOT deter- “This should be an easy win for the Democrat,” said from the rolls. Some are able to cast provisional ballots, although mining our destiny.” Toni-Michelle Travis, professor at George Mason Uni- they are not counted. Many are turned away from the polls. versity. “The only way Krupicka is in trouble is if vot- Alexandria currently has 81,000 active voters and 21,000 in- ON THE ISSUES, the three candidates offer vari- ers are outraged by something he did on City Coun- active voters. After each federal election, about half of the inac- ety for voters even if their legislative agenda lacks cil or he makes some kind of major gaffe, neither of tive voters are purged from the rolls. That means about 10,000 clarity. Krupicka approaches the campaign from the which seem likely.” voters are deleted from the list every other year. Invariably, some left, supporting health-care of these voters show up on Election Day and expect to cast a reform and gun control ballot. “If I moved from Alexandria to Fairfax prior to the elec- while opposing limitations tion in 2010, and I come back to my precinct in Alexandria, I’m on abortion. McGhee ap- not going to be able to vote,” said Alexandria Registrar Tom proaches issues from the Parkins. “We would allow someone like that provisionally, but right, supporting limitations it’s not going to count.” on abortion while opposing How long does is take to become inactive? That depends on health-care reform and gun where a voter moves. The deadlines are different for those who control. Malkin approaches move within the state (one federal election cycle), within the the campaign from a Liber- jurisdiction (two federal election cycles) or within the precinct tarian perspective, opposing (an indefinite number of election cycles). As a rule of thumb, health-care reform, gun con- though, election officials strongly encourage anyone who has trol and limitations on abor- moved to register at their new address as soon as possible. The tion. deadline for voters to change their address in this election cycle “My campaign is aimed at is Oct. 15. “We don’t carry inactive voters indefinitely,” said voters who are socially tol- Parkins. “Once an inactive voter does not show any activity or erant and fiscally respon- any voting for two federal elections, then they get deleted from sible,” said Malkin. “That’s the list.” what would guide my deci- sion-making in Richmond.” McGhee, on the other Identifying Voters hand offers a much more Just because voters are on the list of active voters doesn’t mean traditional Republican cam- they’ll be able to cast a ballot. This year, for the first time, voters paign. When asked about

Virginia Public Acces will have to show identification as part of a new voter ID law the hot-button social issues passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. considered in the most re- But don’t look for the new voter ID law in Virginia to receive cent General Assembly ses- the same kind of attention as efforts in other states. “I think this sion, McGhee agreed with is just grandstanding, frankly,” said George Mason professor every major initiative of the Michael McDonald. “It’s nowhere on the same level of what new conservative majority. we are talking about in places like Pennsylvania, Texas and Cali- For example, he supports re- fornia.” Voters will not need photo identification. And they will quiring a transvaginal ultra- s Project not need multiple forms of ID. All they need is the voter registra- sound procedure before tion card they will be receiving in the mail next month. Voters women can receive an abor- can also use a driver’s license if they want to, but they won’t tion. And he supports the have to in order to meet the letter of the law. effort to create strict new The 45th District of the House of Delegates stretches from — Michael Lee Pope regulatory standards for south Arlington through Del Ray and Old Town into the abortion clinics, holding Belle View neighborhood of Fairfax County. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

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Virginia Infantry soldier Todd Brighton shoots off a volley of fire on the front green of the Carlyle House at the siege of the War of 1812 exhibit on Saturday, Aug. 18. Carlyle House and the War of 1812 Re-enactors in 19th century costumes roamed the grounds and home of John Carlyle on Aug. 18 re-enacting life during the siege of Alexan- dria during the War of 1812. Todd Brighton, a re-enactor with the First Virginia appeared as a Virginia Infantry soldier on the front green. Inside the museum house, Brighton displayed his collection of early In Concert 19th century artifacts that he has happened upon and collected over the years. The Alexandria Harmonizers sing “New York, New York” during a concert at Market Square on Aug.17.

Photos by LaShawn Avery-Simon Reenactor Nicole Gazete Packet Foronda stands outside the Carlyle House during the War of 1812 com- memoration.

Photos by LaShawn Avery-Simon Gazete Packet Recognition Graduates Darren Walters, apprentice of three years also attending Roanoke college to study physics in the fall, and Bobby Johnson, the first apprentice to race a duck boat in the 2012 World Duck Boat Champion- Reenactor ship, receive their certifi- Kyle Dalton is cates at the Alexandria showing Seaport Foundation on Bridget Tuesday Aug. 21. O’Nell how to play “Shut Photo by the Box” dice LaShawn Avery-Simon game and a Gazete Packet hoop and stick.

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More at http://www.fcps.edu/ 19, 6:30 p.m., for third-fifth grades @jonroetman Night is Sept. 19; Middle School Back-to- it/byod ❖ Charles Barrett Elementary School, 1115 Martha Custis Dr., Alexandria, 703-824-6960 - Tuesday, Louise Krafft Photographer Sept. 18, 7 p.m. [email protected] ❖ Patrick Henry Elementary School, 4643 Taney Ave., Alexandria, 703-461-4170 - Monday, Sept. 24, 6:30 Reminder: Check Voter Status ADVERTISING: p.m. ❖ Jefferson-Houston School, 1501 Cameron St., For advertising information alexandriava.gov/Elections While Northern Virginia has remarkable rates Alexandria, 703-706-4400 - Thursday, Sept. 20, e-mail: 132 North Royal Street, Alexandria, 22314; FAX 703- 6:30 p.m. [email protected] of voter registration, many changes to polling 838-6449; email [email protected] ❖ Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology, places, political district boundaries and rules Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-222-0776, Julie Ferrill 3600 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria, 703-706- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 for voting in Virginia, make it worth double 4420 - Monday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite 232, [email protected] ❖ Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, 530 S. 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FAX 703-591-8364; email [email protected] Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. There you can also download a voter registra- [email protected] ❖ Matthew Maury Elementary School, 600 Russell Debbie Funk Road, Alexandria, 703-706-4440 - Wednesday, Sept. tion form and mail it to your local elections Correction: Last week’s Newcomers and Community National Sales 12, 6 p.m., kindergarten through second grade; 703-778-9444 office address. Guide omitted the name of an independent Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m., third through fifth [email protected] candidate, Mark T. Gibson, running for U.S. House Every Virginia voter should expect a new grades of Representatives in the 11th District. The same ❖ James K. Polk Elementary School, 5000 Polk Ave., voter identification card in the mail at the be- paragraph also mistakenly referred to that district Publisher Alexandria, 703-461-4180 - Thursday, Sept. 20, ginning of October, very close to the Oct. 15 by the wrong district number in a second reference. Jerry Vernon 6:30 p.m. The correction have been made in our online and [email protected] deadline, so better to check now. William Ramsay Elementary School, 5700 Sanger Ave., PDF editions. Mail or FAX updates to your local Electoral ❖ Alexandria, 703-824-6950 - Monday, Sept. 24, Editor & Publisher 6:30 p.m., for preschool through second grade; and Mary Kimm Board. — Mary Kimm, 703-778-9433 Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m., for third through [email protected] [email protected] fifth grades Alexandria Board of Elections, 703-746-4050, http:// @MaryKimm Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Our Health Depends on the Air We Breathe Production Manager: Jean Card By Jim Moran chemicals. It’s easy to rec- asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes; and Geovani Flores U.S. Representative (D-8) ognize as it contributes sig- has been linked to causing permanent lung tis- Editor Emeritus: nificantly to the haze that sue and airway damage, reproductive compli- Mary Anne Weber or too many Americans and Virginians, blankets many cities and cations and cancer. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 simply breathing the air can be danger national parks. Smoke- For decades, the Clean Air Act has helped Circulation Manager: F Ann Oliver ous. That’s especially the case for the stacks and tailpipes churn protect the air we breathe by letting us know [email protected] 306,000 Virginia children and 96,000 adults out soot and we breathe it and track what pollutants make it into our air who battle asthma, the 1.1 million with car- in, every day. and allowing us to set targets, make plans, and A Connection Newspaper diovascular disease, the 154,000 with chronic The body reacts to it in have accountability for reducing those pollut- The Alexandria Gazette Packet is bronchitis and the estimated 411,000 who live much the same manner as ants over time. And perhaps most importantly, distributed weekly to selected homes in the in poverty. But it is true for it does to tobacco smoke. Smaller than a grain it requires that we review those standards as City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that Commentary all of us and it’s that way of sand and only visible with a microscope, tiny science helps us understand new risks. do not wish to receive the paper can notify because of soot in our air. soot particles travel deep into the lungs when That’s happening now with soot. The Envi- the publisher by telephone at 703-917- 6480 or by email to Soot, or fine particulate inhaled and swiftly penetrate the bloodstream, ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) is review- [email protected], matter (PM2.5), is composed of a mixture of immediately increasing the risk of severe res- ing the current standard for soot, last set in and the distributor will be notified to solid particles and liquid droplets, usually piratory distress, heart attacks and strokes. 1997. Since then, more than 10,000 studies discontinue service. made up of several different types of harmful Soot kills; leads to hospitalizations; triggers See The Air We Breathe, Page 11 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion The Air We Breathe From Page 10 have demonstrated that soot is a public health threat and that we must ensure that fewer smaller particles are able to get into the air and into our lungs. Earlier this summer, the EPA proposed a new stronger standard for soot and is ac- cepting public comments on these standards until the end of August. What are the potential benefits of enact- ing the strongest standard? By cleaning up Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet soot, we can prevent 35,700 deaths, 23,290 visits to the hospital and emergency room, 2,350 heart attacks, 1.4 million cases of aggravated asthma and 29,800 cases of acute bronchitis every year. An estimated 2.7 million days of missed work and school due to air pollution-caused ailments would be avoided annually. It’s August in Washington and the humid- ity makes it hard enough to breathe for even the most healthy among us. While we see the haze of air pollution on really bad days, we do not see the particles within it. And those particles are a threat to our health and the health of our families and neigh- Snapshot bors. I hope all Virginians and Americans The remains of Hubert N. “Dutch” Hoffman Sr. and his sister Mildred rest in the mausoleum in the park- will join me in asking the EPA to stand ing lot of the Holiday Inn on Eisenhower Avenue. strong for a strong soot standard. We’ll all breathe a bit easier when you do.

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Too many underestimate Portfolio. Many people retire with investment port- folios they haven’t reviewed in years, with asset al- what they need. locations that may no longer be appropriate. New retirees sometimes carry too much risk By Tom West, CLU, ChFC, AIF in their portfolios, with the result being that the retirement income from their ome of the conversation and dis- investments fluctuates wildly with the cussion at Senor Law Day on vagaries of the market. Other retirees are SSaturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to super-conservative investors: their port- noon at First Baptist Church at folios are so risk-averse that they can’t 2932 King Street will include funding a earn enough to keep up with even mod- retirement. erate inflation, and over time, they find What is enough? If you are anywhere they have less and less purchasing power. near retirement, or already living in it, Spending habits. Did you only spend you’ve probably heard or read that you 70 percent of your salary while em- need to have saved about 70 ployed? Probably not. If you’re like many Americans, Senior Services percent of your final working you probably spend 90 percent or 95 percent of it. Of Alexandria salary to live comfortably in Will your spending habits change drastically once retirement. This estimate is you retire? Again, probably not. frequently repeated … but Will you have enough? When it comes to retire- that doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It may not ment income, a casual assumption may prove to be be true for you. Consider the following factors: woefully inaccurate. Health. Most of us will face a major health prob- You won’t learn how much retirement income you’ll lem at some point in our lives. Think, for a moment, need by reading this article. Consider meeting with about the costs of prescription medicines, and re- a qualified financial professional who can help esti- curring treatment for chronic ailments. These costs mate your lifestyle needs and short-term and long- can really take a bite out of retirement income, even term expenses. with a great health care plan. Senior Law Day is cosponsored by Senior Services Heredity. If you come from a family where people of Alexandria and The Alexandria Bar Association. frequently live into their 80s and 90s, you may live Anyone planning to retire now or in the future should as long or longer. Imagine retiring at 55 and living register for the free event by going to to 95 or 100. You would need 40-45 years of steady www.seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, retirement income. ext. 10.

12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 13 Opinion Letters to the Editor Thank You, Bruce Johnson How Teamwork Saves Lives To the Editor: The citizens of Alexandria owe a debt of gratitude to Bruce Johnson, By Christine Candio, FACHE who is retiring from city government. Bruce took over the city’s Office CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital attack patients. of Management and Budget in 2003 after years of service to the fed- First responders from the City of eral government as the budget director for the United States court arlier this year, I shared some Alexandria’s EMS perform an EKG at the system and on the staff of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget of Inova Alexandria Hospital’s scene and transmit the results via ambu- and U.S. General Accounting Office. When he came to work in City successful efforts to improve lance computer to the ED where a physi- Hall, Alexandria got not only a recognized budget expert but someone E who already knew the ins and outs of city finances from the years he quality of care for heart attack cian makes a diagnosis. If the patient is patients. Now I am proud to report that having a heart attack, the hospital is able spent as the School Board’s representative on the city’s Budget and our work has been recognized at the na- to mobilize the CVIR team and prepare Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee. tional level. The hospital recently re- an angioplasty lab before the ambulance During his tenure on BFAAC, he wrote knowledgeably on a variety of ceived a Bronze Award from Mission: even arrives. This seamless continuum budget issues but it was his authorship of what became the city’s debt Lifeline, the American Heart Association’s initiative of care has helped us reduce our D2B times — al- policy guidelines that has had an enduring impact as these guidelines to encourage prompt, appropriate treatment of pa- ready significantly below the 90-minute threshold established metrics for the amount of money the city could/should bor- tients with the most severe type of heart attack in — from 65 minutes back in February to an impres- row for capital projects and still maintain its coveted double, triple A which all coronary arteries are sive 61 minutes today. bond rating. His expertise in public finance benefited the city greatly in Commentary blocked. Such outstanding results would not be possible raising funds for improvements as diverse as sewers, affordable housing, For these patients, swift action without the collaboration and communication of our open space, recreation centers and schools. is key. The faster they receive life- dedicated ED physicians, interventional cardiologists, Bruce later served as the city’s chief financial officer and as acting saving balloon angioplasty to open blocked arteries, CVIR staff and the City of Alexandria’s EMS provid- city manager — and in all of his positions of responsibility, he has been the better their chance of survival. The AHA and oth- ers. They have worked hard to break down barriers, a steady, guiding force in good times and in fiscally challenging times. ers recommend door-to-balloon (D2B) time at 90 build trust, and find new ways to improve care and Current and former members of BFAAC who had the good fortune to minutes or less. save lives. work with Bruce were always struck by his professionalism, substan- The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova The work continues. We review every heart attack tive knowledge and insight, good humor, patience and his dedication Alexandria Hospital has been working diligently to case for areas of improvement, participate in a na- to the welfare of the City and all of us who call it home. We wish Bruce improve its D2B times. We upgraded and expanded tional database that shares best practices for reduc- well in his retirement and thank him sincerely for all he has done to our Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology ing D2B, and partner with AHA’s Mission: Lifeline to make Alexandria better. (CVIR) Department. Our Emergency Department create even more efficient systems of care. Together, (ED) and CVIR staff developed joint protocols to we can make a significant difference for heart attack Current and former chairs of BFAAC: Jim Butler, Elliott quickly identify and treat heart attack patients within patients in the Alexandria community. Branch, Lisa Chimento, Tim Lovain, Tracy Rickett and the nationally recommended goals. And we became To learn more about this exciting work, as well as Holly Hemphill the first hospital in Northern Virginia to collaborate the full spectrum of cardiac services we offer, visit with EMS providers in the field to flag incoming heart inovaheart.org. More Letters, Page 24 StorewideStorewide Sale!Sale! Lowest Prices of the Year!

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Archeological Survey Ground At Fort Ward 1: Peters and Lewis households. 2: Peters lot. 3: James Jackson lot (1894-1925) or Garnett Ashby lot (1925-1938). 4: Javins households Truth 5: Cravins lot. 6: Unknown household. From Page 1 7: Possible Shorts/Stewart outbuilding. 8: Unknown building on 1937 aerial map. though the atrocity happened in the 1960s, 9: Shorts/Stewart household. the pain created by the city’s indifference 10: Possible Amanda Clark dwelling. 11: Ashby household. to African-American graves is still fresh. As 12: Smith/Collins house. recently as three years ago, city mainte- 13: Seminary Colored School (ca. 1898-1926), nance vehicles were regularly driving over St. Cyprians Episcopal Church unmarked graves. (ca. 1926-1942), Lee Thomas Young house (ca. 1947-1960). “I don’t think that people really want to 14: Casey/Belk house. face up to what has happened,” said Lena 15: Hogan/Craven house. Rainey, whose ancestors are buried at the 16: Clara Adams/McKnight house. park. “No one wants to admit to wrongdo- 17: Ball family house. 18: Randall household. ing, although it’s right there in front of your 19 and 20: McKnight household. face.” 21: Miller house. 22: Possible McKnight lot. THE STORY OF HOW a city-owned main- 23: Unknown structure. 24: McKnight household. tenance yard ended up over a city-owned park dates back to the end of the Civil War. Office of Historic Al wrongs that were done in the 1960s when When the Union Army deserted the planta- the park was built over burial grounds. tion guarding a critical approach to the capi- “The truth should be known,” said Rainey, tal, recently freed slaves began building new who is a member of a descendents group lives for themselves here. By the time the and a work group. “This is a wrongdoing city was trying to assemble lands to create that has been passed down from genera- Fort Ward Park a century later, determin- tion to generation, and it’s time to do some-

ing the titleholders to houses with no exandria thing about it.” plumbing or sewer service created a prob- For more than a year, the descendants lem. have been seeking a meeting with city lead- “There may have been people ers. But that meeting has not happened. who didn’t want to sell but re- Mallamo says city leaders are concerned alized that their community where. “The city has done as much as it because the descendants want Alexandria was changing,” said Wally can,” said Rich Baier, director of the Depart- officials to enter into an agreement. In the Owen, curator at Fort Ward ment of Transportation and Environmental next few weeks, Mallamo said, he will be Park. “What’s frustrating about Services. “We put in a system, and it was sitting down with the city attorney and the this is that we don’t have the removed.” descendants group to determine some kind full record of what went on of resolution to the ongoing tension be- back then.” IN THE COMING months, members of a tween relatives of those buried at Fort Ward Alexandria leaders have long task force will be crafting a long-term man- and the city that transformed their grave- known about the grave of Clara agement plan for Fort Ward Park, and pan- yards into a maintenance yard. Adams, which was clearly els will be installed telling visitors about the “We see this as setting a precedent be- marked by a headstone in the African-American neighborhood known as cause they are seeking to develop an agree- maintenance yard where they “the Fort.” But descendants are skeptical ment with us to share research,” said stored equipment and parked that city leaders will take the actions nec- Mallamo. “Some of my other facilities are their vehicles. City officials be- One of the graves at Fort Ward. essary to find all the burials at Fort Ward, concerned about the precedent something lieved that her husband was an outcome they say will fail to right the like that will set.” probably buried next to her, but recent ar- will learn about the Connecticut troops that cheology has discovered four burials here. once manned artillery here. But they’ll learn And 19 additional graves were discovered almost nothing about the African-American in the Jackson family cemetery, which was community that thrived here after the war. previously thought to have five burials. And Some say that indicates a reticence to own Memorial on Track another separate burial area was discovered up to what happened here. From Page 5 13,000-year-old Clovis spear point, was in an old grove that has three burials, in- “If you look at the notices on the restroom size of the child that was buried,” Baker recovered here in 2007. A marker will cluding the sister of Clara Adams. Despite doors about the work that’s being done this said. be placed at its recovery site. the recent findings, the search for long-lost spring and summer, the word graves isn’t City records show that more than half Additionally, a place marker will be laid graves may be over. mentioned in any of those notices,” said of the 1,800 people buried in the cem- to commemorate a spot where 124 “There is a possibility that there are more Glen Eugster. “I think people in the city are etery between 1864 and 1869 were un- United States Colored Troops were bur- graves in the park,” said Lance Mallamo, really nervous that there are a lot more der the age of 10. ied. These soldiers’ graves were disin- director of the Office of Historic Alexandria. people buried out here.” Survey information indicates gravesite terred in 1865 and moved to the Soldiers’ “But we feel satisfied that we have made Another problem is drainage. Water from positions. “We have the survey data that Cemetery, now the Alexandria National every effort to reasonably identify the a nearby neighborhood washes into the park shows exactly where they are located, so Cemetery. graves where we know that have been buri- and floods the graveyard, carrying sediment we can come back after they are finished A gentle westward slope descends to a als.” and debris that washes over the existing with the grading,” Baker said. “They will low-lying area, which at one time led to headstones. Last year, city officials installed put down the grass, and then we will go a creek. This section will be designated PART OF THE PROBLEM for Alexandria a series of slotted pipes and bales of hay to back and relocate them and put the a “passive” portion of the memorial, con- leaders is that Fort Ward is one of the crown channel the water. But part of the system markers on top of the coordinates.” ducive to walking and gathering. This jewels of city parks. It’s a popular spot for a was installed on private property and was The cemetery holds not only the graves area is outside the archaeological pro- variety of activities, especially now that the removed, creating a gap in the system that of freedmen and contrabands. The old- tection zone, where trees will be planted, Civil War sesquicentennial is attracting new focuses the flow of water toward one of the est artifact yet found in Alexandria, a along with a walkway. attention to the Union fort. Visitors today graveyards rather than channeling it else-

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By Carolyn Griffin MetroStage, Producing Artistic Director

acques Brel is Alive and Well and Liv- Jing is Paris is a classic. It landed in New York in 1968 with an English translation and played at the Village Gate Notes from for four years. Since then it has played all the Producer over the world and is a beloved compila- tion of music by Brel, an artist growing up in Brussels, then living and performing in now MetroStage is producing it, opening Paris. His music was translated by Eric Blau our season with an amazing cast and band

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MetroStage’s 2012-13 Season Christopher Banks Alive and Well covers life Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin announces that and Living is the 2012-13 season will open with the musical Jacques Brel and death, Paris” introduced is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, featuring Natascia love and loss this stunning, Diaz from the 2006 production of the off-Broadway revival at and all of the passionate music the Zipper Theatre, and a remarkable cast of Bobby Smith, human expe- Bayla Whitten and Sam Ludwig. Aug. 30-Oct. 21, 2012. to American audi- The revival of A Broadway Christmas Carol will fol- riences in be- ences. The rest, as low just in time for the holidays, featuring Michael Sharp as tween. It is they say, is his- Scrooge and Tracey Stephens and Russell Sunday playing all just as rel- Natascia Diaz, Sam Ludwig, Bayla Whitten and Bobby Smith will appear tory. of the other characters in this parody of A Christmas Carol evant today using Broadway showtunes. Nov. 15-Dec. 23, 2012. in MetroStage’s “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living is Paris” I was intro- The world premiere of Ladies Swing the Blues, book as it was through Oct. 21. duced to Brel’s and lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II and original music by Will- when it was music in the ’80s iam Knowles, will feature Roz White, Lori Williams, Yvette first intro- One of the acclaimed actors in that produc- Capeman” and other Broadway and na- at d.c. space, a Spears, Sandy Bainum, and Anthony Manough. This is a new duced to En- tion was our very own Natascia Diaz. We tional tours. Bobby Smith, you will remem- work that includes many MetroStage artists. A staged read- funky little per- ing of it will be part of Page to Stage at the Kennedy Center glish-speak- are delighted that she will be headlining this ber from our hilarious parody “Musical of formance venue on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Terrace Theatre. Jan. 24- ing audi- great cast, also comprised of Bobby Smith, Musical” (The Musical!), Sam Ludwig was on the corner of March 17, 2013. ences of the Sam Ludwig and Bayla Whitten. Natascia seen opposite Natascia in “Glimpses of the th The area premiere of Michael Hollinger’s Ghost-Writer 7 and E St. NW will conclude the season. It will feature Susan Lynskey (last late ’60s. is well known to our audiences from our Moon,” and Bayla is a beautiful young (now a seen at MetroStage in a featured role in Girl in a Goldfish In 2006 a world premiere of “ROOMS a Rock Ro- ingénue we will be introducing to Starbucks). I still Bowl). John Vreeke returns to direct. April18-May 26, 2013. new produc- mance,” where she won the Helen Hayes MetroStage audiences for the first time. own the original MetroStage is located at 1201 N. Royal St. in Alexandria in tion of Brel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living North Old Town. Tickets are $48-55 and may be ordered by vinyl cast album. calling 1-800-494-8497 or online at boxofficetickets.com. For opened at Musical. She has also been at MetroStage in Paris” will run at MetroStage through Oct. It has been a fa- group sales and information call the theatre at 703-548-9044. the Zipper in “Glimpses of the Moon” and, most re- 21. With this great cast, great band and vorite of mine for Visit www.metrostage.com. Theatre in cently, “Savage in Limbo.” Nationally she great music this production of this classic decades. And New York. has been seen in “Cabaret” and “The show is a must-see this fall.

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E-mail announcements to Sherwood Hall Lane. Free. Donations 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit [email protected]. of new backpacks and school supplies www.theDelReyArtisans.org. Photos and artwork are encouraged. to benefit families served by Good Deadline is Thursday at noon. Shepherd Housing and Family Services needed. Visit WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 www.artatthecenter.org “Out of the Past.” 7 p.m. Free. THURSDAY/AUG. 30 Beatlemania Magic. The Carlyle Starring Robert Mitchum, Kirk Kenny Lattimore. 7:30 p.m. $29.50. Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Douglas, and Jane Greer. Part of the The Music Hall. Visit Alexandria. 8 pm. $25. A national monthly Film Noir Series at Duncan

www.kennylattimore.com. touring Beatles Tribute band Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., courtesyImages of Leukemia/Lymphoma. 7 p.m. Free. recreating the early Beatles concerts in Del Ray. After the movie, viewers Make a difference in the fight against with identical costumes, equipment are invited to discuss the film at St. blood cancer. Team In Training will and spot on harmonies. Visit http:// Elmo’s Coffee Pub at 2300 Mt. be at Residence Inn Old Town to thecarlyleclub.com or call 703-548- Vernon Ave. Call 703-746-1705. ACVA discuss upcoming races, registration, 8899 and training tips. Visit THURSDAY/SEPT. 6 www.teamintraining.org/nca/ or find SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 us on Facebook at Fashion’s Night Out Alexandria. www.facebook.com/TNTNCA. Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. - 4 Presented by Alexandria Convention p.m. Alexandria’s newest outdoor art and Visitors Association. 6-11 p.m. market featuring a variety of original Participating boutiques, restaurants AUG. 30 THROUGH OCT. 21 artwork from more than 25 artists and businesses throughout Alexandria King Jacques Brel. The classic compilation displayed for sale including painting, Alexandria. Visit of Brel’s brilliant music about life and photography, pottery, jewelry, and www.fashionsnighoutalexandria.com death, love and loss, will be in glasswork. Market includes live music Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade Street Art Festival performance at MetroStage and food from local restaurants. At retailer on King Street in Old Town, Historic King Street from Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 will be transformed into an oriental Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Mount Vernon Ave. Call 703-838- rug showroom, when more than 300 Washington Street to the Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets, 4827. rugs, all hand made in Pakistan by waterfront is transformed into $48-55, at 800-494-8497 or fairly paid adults, arrive for the an outdoor art gallery with annual 4-day sale. Ten Thousand www.metrostage.org. MetroStage, THROUGH SEPT. 2 1201 N. Royal St. Call 703-548-9044. Villages is located at 915 King St. original fine artwork by over 200 Boarderlines. Thursday-Sunday. Free. Call 703-684-1435. artists. Sept. 8-9, Saturday 10 a.m. This exhibit is an individual and Free Rug Seminar. 7 p.m. Enjoy the to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 FRIDAY/AUG. 31 group journey across “boarders” and seminar at Ten Thousand Villages, BIG CHALK DRAW. 8-10 a.m. features a silent auction, 2-D and 3-D 915 King St. Call 703-684-1435 to p.m. VisitAlexandriaVA.com, 703-746- Community art event in Art at the gallery artwork, and take-away art. 3301 or www.ArtFestival.com, 561-746-6615. Free. Center’s parking lot at 2804 At the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, See Calendar, Page 20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 19 Entertainment

Alexandria’s Ready for Fashion’s Night Out Fashion’s Night Out Alexandria will run from 6-11 p.m., with shop- ping until 10 p.m., on Sept. 6. More than 80 boutiques, restaurants and other specialty stores have signed up for the inaugural celebration, and will present the City one big shopping party with a variety of store events, including cocktails and restaurant specials, music, fashion shows, trunk shows, makeovers, de- signer appearances and exclusive style events. Fashion’s Night Out, launched in 2009 by Vogue’s andria waterfront, will host Fashion’s Night Out editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is a global initiative to Alexandria’s Inaugural Fashion Show. With Alexan- celebrate fashion, culture, lifestyle, restore consumer dria filled with hip and trendy boutiques, the event confidence and boost the retail industry’s economy. will showcase the City’s historic ambiance and con- In 2011, FNO was celebrated with more than 4,500 temporary flair for fashion. ® The Spice & Tea Exchange Alexandria events in the U.S., including designer appearances, The Torpedo Factory will also have a collection of restaurant specials, retail happenings and other spe- fashionable artwork from area artists displayed Freshen Up for Fall! cial events. throughout the gallery. Internationally known cou- FNO Alexandria is presented by the Alexandria ture milliner and Art League instructor Jan The Spice & Tea Exchange® Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association and endorsed by Wutkowski will join with a the City of Alexandria. In addition to store events, special collection of millinery creations made for the evening will feature some fashionable public the evening’s runway show, and a video demonstra- events: tion showcasing her inspiration and process for one of the featured headpieces. Guests will be treated to Discover Fashion and Del Ray celebrity runway appearances, beauty treatments, East Oxford & Mount Vernon Avenue, 6-9 p.m. wine sips by Barefoot Winery, and wonderful bites The Del Ray neighborhood has big plans for their by Bread & Chocolate. 320 King Street AlexandriaSpice fashion-themed affair as they host the City’s “fash- Alexandria, VA 22314 SpiceAndTeaAlexandria ion block party.” Events include a runway show, live Shoppers & Visitors Kiosk 571-312-8505 • spiceandtea.comspiceandtea.com & Find us on Main St. in Annapolis! music, performance art and a few surprise perfor- King Street & Fayette Street, 6-9 p.m. mances. The fashion show will present some famil- Fashion’s Night Out Alexandria Visitor Kiosk (lo- iar fashionistas, mommies-to-be, hip-hop kids, beau- cated on the intersection of King Street & Fayette tiful brides, and stylin’ pooches. Street) will offer cool activities, music, giveaways, and event maps. The first 100 shoppers who visit Fashion Show the kiosk will receive a swag bag of items from Alex- Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St. 8- andria businesses. Shoppers can strike a pose in our 9 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) “Fashionable Photo Booth” and enjoy goodies from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, located on Alex- the evening’s event sponsors.

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From Page 19 Artists explore many ways art runs in www.ticketmaster.com or visit families; presenting collections of www.birchmere.com. reserve a seat. their own and their family’s artworks. First Thursday in Del Ray. 6-9 p.m. Details at Celebrating Fashion’s Night Out with www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. SEPT. 8 THROUGH 29 the theme “Always in Fashion” “Funny Money.” Wednesdays- during this month’s family-friendly Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. street festival. Festivities along SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 $17-20. At the Little Theatre of Mount Vernon Avenue include music, Green Spring Gardens. 2-3 p.m. Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Call 703- exhibitions by local organizations, Family Fun: Autumn is for Apples. 683-0496. and businesses open late with 4603 Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 activities. At Mount Vernon Avenue. 484 7501. $6/person. Children ages Call 703-746-3301. 5 and older with registered paying SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 adult. Listen to the story of Johnny Autumn Cabaret. 7 p.m. An evening Appleseed and take a walk through of song, dance, variety and comedy FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 our orchard. Register on-line at at the Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Jazz Supper Under the Stars. 5-9 www.greenspring.org or call Green St. $20. Call 703-941-7464. p.m. An evening of food and jazz Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Featuring: Dave with Al Williams’ jazz band and Green Spring Gardens. Flourishing, (PG-13). The Charles E. Beatley catering by Hard Times Cafe. Hosted Flowering Salvias. 4603 Green Spring Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Visit by the Old Town Business & Rd. Code: 290 488 6301. 9:30-11 www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- Professional Association and the King a.m. $22. Make room in your garden 746-1702. Free. Refreshments will be Street Gardens Park Foundation. for fall blooming salvias. Take home served. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the a sample of hardy salvia. Register on- Green Spring Gardens. Springfield door. At King Street Garden Park, line at www.greenspring.org or call Art Guild Art Reception. 4603 Green Diagonal Road and King Street. Call 703-642-5173. Spring Rd. 1-3 p.m. Free. Meet local 703-683-0333. Art Activated. 12-4 p.m. This free, 6th artists from the Springfield Art Guild Theater Night. Sponsored by annual event takes place during the and their mixed media show of Alexandria Bar Association Beat the Alexandria King Street Art Festival. botanical art. Light refreshments Odds© Committee.The evening Studios and galleries will be open to served. Call 703-642-5173. features a reception and a silent meet the artists. Demonstrations, Family Concert. 7:30 p.m. Melissa auction (start at 6:30 p.m.), and the hands-on projects, and activities Cox, at Mount Vernon Unitarian riotous play “Funny Money (8 p.m.).” throughout the afternoon. At the Church. At the MVUC Chapel, 1909 at the Alexandria Little Theatre. 600 Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Windmill Lane. Donations will help Wolfe St. $35. Call 703-548-1106 or Union St. Call 703-838-4565. Beacon House, which provides email [email protected]. Melissa Ferrick. 7:30 p.m. The singer- mentoring, athletic, and nutritional songwriter and indie trailblazer programs to at-risk children in the returns to The Birchmere with special Edgewood Terrace community of SEPT. 7 THROUGH 30 guest Astra Via. At 3701 Mount Washington, D.C. Visit ‘It Runs in the Family’ art exhibit. Vernon Ave. $25. Tickets at www.mvuc.org. 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment ‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ includes Thomas Adrian Simpson, who Muscial comedy is turns in a stellar performance as Sheriff Ed running through Earl Dodd, a hot-tempered good-old-boy with a tender spot for Miss Mona. Simpson Oct. 7 at Signature. delivers his many expletive laden mono- logues with conviction and flair, while his rich vocals shine in “Good Old Girl.” By Jeanne Theismann Nova Y. Payton returns to Signature as The Gazette Jewel, Miss Mona’s trusted assistant who, along with the ensemble of “working girls,” t was known as The Chicken Ranch, a brings down the house with a rocking ren- century-old “business” in La Grange, dition of “Twenty-Fours of Lovin’.”

I Photos by Texas, that earned its nickname for ac- With relentless energy and humor, Chris- cepting chickens as payment for services topher Bloch commands the stage as the rendered. But when a crusading TV reporter pompous and pious Melvin P. Thorpe, the makes the brothel the subject of an expose, TV reporter hell bent on shuttering the the legendary house of ill repute is forced whorehouse, while Dan Manning is the Scott Suchman to close, providing the basis for “The Best Texas governor who comically sidesteps his Little Whorehouse in Texas,” a boot-scoot- political dilemma. ing musical now playing at Signature The- The entire ensemble is equally impressive, atre in Arlington. with the male Aggie Boys especially memo- Originally staged on Broadway in 1978 rable in the sizzling, athletic routines that (followed by the movie starring Dolly Par- literally bare all save for the strategic place- Sherri L. Edelen (as Miss Mona, center) leads the cast of “The Best Little ton and Burt Reynolds), “Whorehouse” stars ment of a few 10-gallon Stetsons. Whorehouse in Texas” in the production’s toe-tapping finale. The musi- the incomparable Sherri L. Edelen as Miss Music and lyrics are by Carol Hall and cal comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” plays at Arlington's Mona, the proprietor of the Chicken Ranch. book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson. Signature Theatre through Oct. 7, 2012. Visit www.signature-theatre.org. Edelen brings a sultry sexiness to the role, Gabriele Mangiante provides the musical exuding charisma and charm in a range of direction of the seven-piece orchestra with tor Eric Schaeffer, the legacy of “The Best playing now through Oct. 7 at Signature songs from “A Lil’ Ole Bitty Pissant Country choreography by Karma Camp. Little Whorehouse in Texas” lives on in one Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. For Place” to the poignant closing strains of “A The original Chicken Ranch may have of the most entertaining, toe-tapping pro- tickets or more information, call 703-820- Friend to Me.” ceased operating in 1973, but under the ductions of the year. 9771 or visit www.signature-theatre.org. In addition to Edelen, the exceptional cast masterful eye of Signature’s Artistic Direc- “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is

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Zumba instructor and owner of Glamdoll Makeup owner Letitia PIES Fitness Yoga Studio Marsha Thornhill paints Danielle Dean at Banks-Harold. The music starts to play and the crowd responds with dancing. the festival. Celebrating Lenny Harris at One Love Festival n Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18, the field at Braddock Park filled with friends, neighbors and O the family to celebrate the One Love Festival and the legacy of Lenny Harris. Children were treated to games, rides, free haircuts while live music filled the air. Harris started the festival 10 years ago as a commu- nity gathering to promote the future and success of the youth in Alexandria. After his death last year, the festival was orga- nized by his wife Deborah.

Ellison Paul scans the field as she rises in the air on the bungee jump.

Photos by Louise Krafft Teryl Hackley, owner of Conservative Cutts Barber Shop Gazette Packet finishes a new cut on Markus Patten. School Notes

Send announcements to the Alexandria Gazette Science. sity of Connecticut and resident of Alexandria, has ❖ Caroline Schmidt, of Alexandria, a Packet, by e-mail to gazette@connection ❖ Jeremy S. Bernier of Alexandria is a senior been chosen as the 2012 recipient of the Alma member of the class of 2013 at Washington and newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. majoring in mathematics in the College of Science. Exley Memorial Scholarship, which supports and Lee University; Photos are encouraged. encourages greater diversity in the teaching profes- ❖ Natalie Stier, of Alexandria, a member Hasamone Nimjareansuk of Alexandria was sion. Raugitinane, a graduate of T.C. Williams High of the class of 2012 at Washington and Lee Uni- Patrick Henry Elementary School will named to the Dean’s List at Niagara University in School in Alexandria, is enrolled in the five-year versity. host a kindergarten orientation — not a school- New York for the Fall 2011 semester. integrated bachelor’s and master’s program at wide open house, as previously announced — UConn. She is pursuing a triple major in elemen- Villanova University named the following from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30. No pro- The National Merit Scholarship Corporation tary education, English and Spanish, with a minor students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 se- grams for students or families are scheduled for announced the names of 800 outstanding Black in Latino studies. mester. Friday, Aug. 31. American high school seniors who have won A consistent Dean’s List student, she has an ❖ Inez Catherine Cooney, from Alexan- Achievement Scholarship awards through the Na- outstanding record of public service in education. dria, is enrolled in the Villanova School of Fall 2011 graduates from James Madison tional Achievement Scholarship Program. T She has taught in the Dominican Republic with Business; University include: Gregory Allen; Ben- he local 2012 Achievement Scholarship winners International Student Volunteers, and has served ❖ Sarah Peterson, from Alexandria, is en- jamin Chang; Robert Clark; Erin Drone; include: as a tutor, mentor or teacher’s assistant in schools rolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Nabila Hafez; Della Hinn; Polly Reuter; ❖ Aduragbemi Gbopemi Jibodu of T.C. in Hartford, Windham, and Putnam, Conn., as well Sciences. Sarah Thomas; Monika Zawasky; and Williams High School. Probable career field: Aero- as in Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. Bemnet Zeleke. space Engineering. This award is supported by Margaret Widdowson of Alexandria re- NMSC, which conducts the National Achievement Natalie Stier of Alexandria, a member of the ceived a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree The following students enrolled at Virginia Scholarship Program. class of 2012 at Washington and Lee University, from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Tech were named to the dean’s list for the fall ❖ Saara K. Kaudeyr of T.C. Williams High earned honor roll status for the winter 2012 term. Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech’s gradua- 2011 semester. School. Probable career field: Medicine. This tion on May 11. ❖ Harry L. Schonberger of Alexandria is award is supported by NMSC, which conducts the The following Washington and Lee students a freshman majoring in food science and tech- National Achievement Scholarship Program. have earned dean’s list status for the winter 2012. Glenville State College in Glenville, West Vir- nology in the College of Agriculture and Life ❖ Tyler Gehrs, of Alexandria, a member of the ginia has announced that Kevin T. Webb of Sciences. Anastasia C. Voellm, the daughter of class of 2013 at Washington and Lee University; Alexandria has attained the President’s Honor ❖ Sarah K. Bosserman of Alexandria is a Frederick and Catalina Voellm of Alexandria, has ❖ Meredith Mitchell, of Alexandria, a mem- Roll for the 2012 Spring semester. senior majoring in human nutrition, food and been named to Randolph-Macon Academy’s ber of the class of 2012 at Washington and Lee exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life President’s List for the third quarter of the 2011- University; Zachary Hoisington graduated with a Sciences. 12 school year. Anastasia is a junior at ❖ Vanessa Ndege, of Alexandria, a member bachelor’s degree in Biology from Colorado ❖ Michael Adu of Alexandria is a senior Randolph-Macon. of the class of 2012 at Washington and Lee Univer- College. Hoisington is the son of Jeff and Lynne majoring in biological sciences in the College of Jessica Raugitinane, a junior at the Univer- sity; Hoisington of Alexandria.

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CANAL WAY Old Town 602 WINDSOR AVE W ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $759,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22302 ...... JEFFERSON PARK 2509 CLAY ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 22302 ...... JEFFERSON PARK 416 PATRICK ST N ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.05 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 635 FIRST ST #102 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $749,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... LIBERTY ROW 1 POTOMAC CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $735,000 .... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 519 PITT ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $730,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... CHATHAM SQUARE 311 WILKES ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $720,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 412 PENDLETON ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $710,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... CHATHAM SQUARE 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 419 COOK ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $700,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... CHATHAM SQUARE 903 CRESCENT DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $699,000 .... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... 22302 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 503 TENNESSEE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $699,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22305 ...... BEVERLY HILLS Smoke-Free Restaurant 319 HEARTHSTONE MEWS ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $698,000 .... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ...... 22314 ...... HEARTHSTONE 403 CAMBRIDGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $685,000 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... 22314 ...... COLLEGE PARK www.lerefugealexandria.com 8 UHLER AVE W ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $680,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22301 ...... ROSECREST 676 COLUMBUS ST S #7 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $680,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... WASHINGTON SQUARE 516A HOWELL AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $679,000 .... Detached ...... 0.07 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 704 SCARBURGH WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $665,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN GREENS 733 PITT ST S ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $653,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22314 ...... YATES GARDENS 458 SOUTH UNION ST #5 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $640,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... HARBORSIDE 107 MAPLE ST E ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $626,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22301 ...... ROSEMONT PARK 4634 LAMBERT DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE 1204 DARTMOUTH RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $624,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22314 ...... QUAKER HILL The Best in Family Dining 2603 GADSBY PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $620,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE 918 ROLFE PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... POWHATAN PLACE 918 ROLFE PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... POWHATAN PLACE 301 LANNON CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $600,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 115 LEE ST N #PH502 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $600,000 .... Penthouse ...... 22314 ...... TORPEDO FACTORY 311 ADAMS AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $598,000 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22301 ...... ROSEMONT PARK 718 COLUMBUS ST N ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $595,000 .... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ...... 22314 ...... PARKER GRAY/OLD TOWN 2408 PAGE TER ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $587,500 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22302 ...... BRADDOCK HEIGHTS 400 SECOND ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $581,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ...... 22314 ...... WATERGATE OF ALEXANDRIA 1026 TAYLOR RUN PKWY W ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $570,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22302 ...... ALBERT V BRYAN 708 MOUNT VERNON AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $569,750 .... Townhouse ..... 0.17 ...... 22301 ...... NONE 164 BARRETT PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $569,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 700 MOUNT VERNON AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $566,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 1505 WAYNE ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $552,500 .... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 2301 BURKE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 4644 KIRKLAND PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $550,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE 115 LEE N #BH-207 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $550,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22314 ...... TORPEDO FACTORY 504 TRIADELPHIA WAY #3 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $549,450 .... Townhouse ...... 22312 ...... BEAUREGARD STATION 4021/2 ROYAL ST S ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $546,500 .... Townhouse ..... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 301 COLUMBUS ST ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $540,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN, ALEXANDRIA Food 735 UPLAND PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $537,500 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22314 ...... GLENMORE fit for a king 910 POWHATAN ST #306S ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $531,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 .. 900 N WASHINGTON ST CONDOS 220 NELSON AVE E ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $530,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22301 ...... BIRDIE MAY MASON on a family budget 1310 ROOSEVELT ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $530,000 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... 22302 ...... BRADDOCK HEIGHTS 3809 ELBERT AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $530,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.08 ...... 22305 ...... SUNNYSIDE 8 CATON AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $520,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY An Alexandria community fixture for more than 1503 HANCOCK AVE W ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $515,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... 22301 ...... JEFFERSON PARK 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best 123 HENRY ST S ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $515,000 .... Semi-Detached 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 51 QUAKER LN N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $509,400 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22304 ...... ALEXANDRIA in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy 6 CATON AVE W ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $505,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 4661 KIRKLAND PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $505,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22311 ...... STONEGATE burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, 828 SLATERS LN #204 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $505,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN CRESCENT 503 HENRY ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $492,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA pasta and full salad bar complete with special 828 SLATERS LN #105 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $491,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN CRESCENT 165 MARTIN LN #541 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $490,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION children’s menu items. 709 MASSEY LN #120 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $490,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN GREENS 524 GLENDALE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $485,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22301 ...... BRENTON 346 SAINT ASAPH ST N ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $485,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22314 ...... BROCKETTS CROSSING 1120 POWHATAN ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $485,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... 22314 ...... WESTOVER 304 PATRICK ST N ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $479,000 .... Detached ...... 0.02 ...... 22314 ...... OLD TOWN 1712 PRICE ST ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $474,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 6 REED AVE E ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $474,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... 22305 ...... BEAUMONT 3003 MOSBY ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $470,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.09 ...... 22305 ...... WARWICK VILLAGE 2181 JAMIESON AVE #801 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $470,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22314 ...... CARLYLE TOWERS 6 BELLEFONTE AVE E ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $469,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... 22301 ...... DEL RAY 5089 DONOVAN DR #181 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $469,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22304 ...... CAMERON STATION 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 5367 HOLMES RUN PKWY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $467,500 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... 22304 ...... BROOKVILLE 2121 JAMIESON AVE #611 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $465,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22314 ...... CARLYLE TOWERS 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com 217 GENTRY AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA ...... $464,500 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22305 ...... 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rezoning proposal in Arlandia that was op- Voice for posed by many local residents and will re- Education sult in fewer affordable housing for low- income residents. Let’s Be Ready, Alexandria To the Editor: 7. The Mayor and council were negligent For many years, Rob Krupicka has been a in failing to press Potomac Yard developers By the Alexandria Citizen emergencies, our first responders are voice for education in Alexandria; it is time to pay for the proposed new Metro station. Corps Council working long hours, away from their own his voice is heard in Richmond as a delegate The upshot is that Alexandria taxpayers will families, to help those who need it the th for the 45 . Voting on Sept. 4 will send him have to borrow a large portion of the $500 ost of us don’t think of Alex- most. We can help them by helping our there. million needed to finance this project. andria as a wild weather neighbors and ourselves. September is Having known Rob for many years, both M 8. The Mayor is putting at risk city fi- place. We don’t live in tor- National Preparedness Month, and a of our mothers have a strong commitment nances by relying on overly optimistic pro- nado alley, and we’re not usually at risk great time to take a few minutes to make to education that has instilled in both of us jection of growth in tax revenue to fund for the big hurricanes that often threaten sure that you’re prepared. Here are three a lifelong belief in the power of education many of Potomac Yard improvements while Florida, the Carolinas, and the Gulf simple steps you can take to be ready:º and access to education. failing to provide adequate land for new States. Until last summer, we didn’t think ❖ Be informed. The city’s eNews alert During Rob’s tenure on council and the schools and parks. much about earth- service lets you sign up to receive vital Virginia Board of Education, he has been a 9. Lastly, the Mayor has been dodging Commentary quakes in this area ei- emergency alerts and information on tireless advocate for students and innova- stand-alone one-on-one debates with An- ther. But, over the more than 100 topics. Alerts and mes- tions that increase the accessibility of edu- drew Macdonald, his opponent. What is the last several months, sages can be sent directly to your e-mail cation to all Virginians. Mayor afraid of? His record perhaps! Alexandrians have seen it all- blizzards, account, PDA, pager, cell phone, or His voice on council will be missed and The upcoming election offers earthquakes, derechos, and other storms BlackBerry. Don’t miss out on important council will need a strong education advo- Alexandrians a clear choice between a can- that have uprooted trees, taken down news and emergency alerts.ºSign up to- cate. Education is the most critical issue fac- didate who will work for the people and power lines, and left thousands of us in day: https://enews.alexandriava.gov/ ing Alexandria and the Commonwealth. Will for sound growth and one who has been the dark, sometimes for days. ❖ Make a plan. Visit Virginia Depart- it continue to rest on our laurels and be out- mainly concerned about promoting the in- How prepared were you for the ment of Emergency Management website competed by other states and nations, or will terests of real estate developers. Bill Euille’s derecho that hit Alexandria earlier this for easy to use tools and suggestions to Virginia continue to lead the way as an in- record, especially during his last term, does summer? That storm hit us without much make a plan for you and your family. novator and example for others? not warrant his reelection. If you want a warning, and many Alexandrians were Keep important information and contact From Richmond, Rob will be advocating better, brighter future for Alexandria, then caught off guard. Much of the area was numbers handy. http:// for education in our city and Virginia; it’s vote for Andrew Macdonald and not for a without power — including our homes, www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/ time Rob’s voice is heard in Richmond. fourth term for Bill Euille. banks, grocery stores, gas stations, and makeaplan restaurants. Did you have extra cash on ❖ Build a kit. Use this checklist from John Taylor Chapman Dennis Kux hand so you could buy things at stores ReadyVirginia.gov to make sure that you, John Taylor Chapman is an educator and that couldn’t accept debit and credit your family, and your pets have what you teacher-endorsed candidate for Alexandria cards while the phone and Internet lines need before the next emergency. http:// City Council. ‘Demolition were down? Did you have gas in your www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/ By Neglect’ car, or were you one of the ones waiting getakit Clear Choice in long lines at one of the few open gas The Alexandria Citizen Corps Council To the Editor: stations? Did you have non-perishable was established under the City Code in For Mayor The following is an open letter addressed food available at home for you and your 2005 to advise and support the City to Mayor Bill Euille and members of City family to eat while the grocery stores Council of Alexandria to help Alexandria To the Editor: Council. In considering the upcoming mayoral were closed because they lost power too? minimize the impact of disaster through I am completely appalled that the City Did you have a battery-operated radio prevention, preparation, and effective election, it is essential to examine Mayor Staff continues to recommend that the Bill Euille’s recent record as the leader of available so that you could get news and response measures. The council meets on former Beachcomber restaurant at 0 Prince other information? the 4th Monday of every other month at the City Council. Street be leased out for the operation of a 1. The Mayor was asleep at the switch We don’t know when the next emer- 7 p.m. at the Alexandria Fire Department restaurant only. gency will be, but by now, we should Headquarters (900 Second Street). Mem- when the Defense Department proposed At your last public hearing I spoke to you BRACC-133 without making necessary traf- know that it can and will happen — even bers of the public are invited to attend during the open mike session and recom- in Alexandria. During all of the recent and encouraged to get involved. fic arrangements. mended that you consider the sale of this 2. The Mayor has tried to ram through a property rather than leasing it and then developer-friendly Waterfront Plan, initially subsequently reimbursing the city’s Open Town have caused our parking and traffic his mayoral opponent, Andrew Macdonald, highlighting three hotels, despite sustained Space Fund from where the funds to origi- and substantial opposition from residents. problems. Isn’t it about time someone took for more than a few minutes at any debate. nally procure the property originated. In note of this and acted in a responsible man- They say that the Mayor is too busy “run- 3. The council ignored a citizen protest addition, I also recommended that uses petition, which would have required a ner? The Beachcomber could very easily be ning the city” or “The Mayor has a city to other than restaurants should be consid- used a small office building or a small mu- run.” supermajority to approve the rezoning. The ered. From the ensuing comments rendered Board of Zoning Appeals overturned this seum. It could also become the cultural fo- They conjure up an image of Mayor Euille by council I was under the impression that cus of a redesigned Waterfront Park reori- rushing out every morning to run the street action by a 4-2 vote in April. Instead of ac- serious consideration would be given to cepting this decision, the city has appealed ented so as to focus on the building. This sweeper. Then he puts in a few hours using those recommendations before the city would attract people to the waterfront by his business acumen to audit the city’s tax the BZA ruling to the courts, using expen- embarked upon a redo of the property. Cur- sive outside legal counsel. drawing their attention to the Beachcomber receipts, followed by a few more demand- rently it is the city’s number one example as they come to the end of King Street. This ing tasks until he drags himself home long 4. In July, the city tried an end run around of “demolition by neglect.” Board of Architectural Review procedures, could be improved further by removing the after the hour when citizens might be avail- I would have thought that the city, after road on the north side of the Beachcomber able to listen to a debate. urging consideration of a waterfront hotel suffering through the yet unresolved demise proposal that current zoning does not al- in order to integrate it into the Waterfront As the Mayor’s supporters know or cer- of the unoccupied Waterfront Food Court, Park thereby focusing on the Beachcomber. tainly should know, Alexandria has a Coun- low. Only vocal citizen protests forced City would not want to engender a repeat per- Hall to back off. Throughout the several cil-Manager form of government. Just last formance with the Beachcomber. Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet December the Mayor and the City Council year-long process, the Mayor and council It seems that every time a vacant piece of majority have consistently denigrated citi- Alexandria hired Mr. Rashad Young as our newest city commercial property in Old Town becomes manager. He’s paid around $245,000 a year zen protests and shown little interest in available, the planners always want to fill exploring possible compromises. to run the city. The Mayor and Council hired the vacancy with a restaurant. It doesn’t More Than him and set his salary. When they did that, 5. The Mayor and council pushed through make any difference whether or not a res- the Beauregard redevelopment plan in the Sound Bites I am sure they were thinking that Mr. Young taurant existed in the space previously. Ap- has the talent that all first rate civil servants West End, again in the face of widespread parently the planners haven’t read the Park- To the Editor: citizen opposition. The proposal will result ing Study which unequivocally shows that Ron Rigby and others maintain that it is in the loss of 1200 affordable housing units. the over proliferation of restaurants in Old unreasonable to ask Mayor Euille to debate See Letters, Page 26 6. The Mayor and council supported a 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary

Gilbert Zimmerman Gil Zimmerman, 94, died on Tuesday, gration and Naturalization Service in Aug. 21, 2012 at his Woodhaven residence New York before being transferred to in the Williamsburg Landing retirement Washington, D.C. While there, he at- community in Williamsburg, Va., with, tended Georgetown University Law Lila, his loving wife of 51 years, at his side. School at night, and upon his obtain- He was born in New York City on Dec. 9, ing his law degree at the top of his 1917. Prior to moving to Williamsburg in class, he transferred to the U.S. 1995, he and Lila were longtime residents Attorney’s Office and worked there of Old Town Alexandria, where he was a until his retirement. strong advocate of preserving the city’s In addition to his wife, Lila, he is unique historical and cultural qualities. survived by his son, Gerry A. Just before leaving Alexandria, he was Zimmerman of Scottsdale, Ariz. At his recognized by the mayor and city council in appre- wish, there will be no public memorial services. Fol- ciation for his outstanding efforts. lowing his cremation at the Nelsen Funeral Home, He served as an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps his ashes will be sent for burial in a family plot in during WW II, and upon being discharged as a cap- Wheatland, Mo. Online condolences may be ex- tain in 1946, he briefly worked for the U.S. Immi- pressed at www.nelsencares.com. Week in Alexandria For a free digital subscription to one or all From Page 3 ment. City Council members are set to hear the pro- of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to with residents complaining bitterly that they haven’t posal this fall. Moritz says the idea is to make sure been heard. The trend reached a crescendo with the the city outlines principles of engagement, details www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Waterfront small-area plan and the Beauregard small- common elements that every planning process should Be the first to know – get your area plan, both of which received heavy criticism have and uses technology to expand the number of from citizens who said they were not engaged in the people who are involved. Council members will even- paper before it hits the press. process. tually consider the initiative, but the timeline is un- “It’s clear that the last two plans had a lot of con- clear. Complete digital replica of the troversy,” said Deputy Planning Director Karl “We’re still thinking about that,” said Moritz. “One print edition, including photos Moritz. “We want to make sure that what we are of the issues to take into consideration is that there and ads, delivered weekly debating are the issues and not the process.” will be a new council in January, and it might be to your e-mail box. Next week, the Planning Commission will hear an appropriate to deliver it to them.” update from Moritz about increasing civic engage- — Michael Lee Pope Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@connection newspapers.com Visit These Houses of Worship Join a Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons…

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Alexandria’s Davey Rebuilding Together volunteers Johnson for President make repairs to a By Harry M. Covert It’s going to be more entertain- resident’s ing to watch and support the front porch. ’m absenting myself from Nationals than listen to the talk the national political con- and prattle of those hanging Iventions this year. There’s around the conventions and really no reason to listen then have to watch all the com- and watch or attend in person. mentators, Ad nauseum. No drama there. Since the presidential event is We know the candidates for almost a religious event this the November election. While year, it’s good to remember the they babble away about the na- words of the man on the $2 bill: tional debt and poverty and jobs, both sides “If I could not go to heaven but with a party, RTA Receives $15,000 Grant are spending billions upon I would not go there at all.” — Thomas Covert billions trying to convince a Jefferson of Monticello, who brought toma- ebuilding Together Alexandria, home repairs and modifications to en- gullible public they have all toes to Charlottesville. Ra volunteer-based, non-profit or- sure that low-income Alexandria Matters the answers. Let them trot off At the risk of a little cynicism, Baltimore’s ganization that preserves afford- homeowners can continue to live in to Florida or North Carolina. sage said, “Under democracy one party al- able housing and revitalizes communi- warm, safe, and dry homes. The good news for every ways devotes its chief energies to trying to ties, received a $15,000 grant from the The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foun- Alexandria citizen and voter — and there prove that the other party is unfit to rule — Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Founda- dation is the largest private, indepen- is a difference — the Washington Nationals and both commonly succeed, and are right.” tion this month. The grant will be used dent, local Foundation focused exclu- are tearing up the National League and The sage was H. L. Mencken. An Alabam- to make home repairs to low-income resi- sively on the Washington, D.C. metro- baseball fans can rejoice in the good for- ian who had practice as a southerner of one dents in Alexandria, at no cost to those politan area. The foundation is commit- tune. party, said, “There’s not a dime’s worth of that are served. ted to improving the quality of life for The outcome of the presidential nomina- difference” in the major parties. This grant will support the Critical residents of the Washington, D.C. area. tions will not surprise anyone. The same It’s important to look back over your Need Fund to address emergency home Since 1970, awards totaling more than hopefully holds true for the Nationals who shoulder and find the wit and wisdom, par- repairs and safety-related modifications. $379 million have been granted to orga- are on the throes of winning division and ticularly now. Remember, these are the good Emergency repairs mostly consist of re- nizations in the areas of Community Ser- league championships. old days. pairing/replacing heating units when cli- vices, Arts and Humanities, Education, How thrilling it is to see Alexandria resi- It might not be politically correct to men- ents’ furnaces break and fixing leaking Health and the Environment. dent Davey Johnson, the manager, lead the tion the name of former President Herbert roofs or plumbing. Safety modifications www.cafritzfoundation.org. team to exciting success and ridding the Hoover. He did love Virginia and fished of- include the installation of smoke/carbon Rebuilding Together Alexandria is franchise of a longtime slogan, “first in war, ten in the Rapidan River. He wasn’t cred- monoxide detectors; grab bars, hand- dedicated to repairing and revitalizing first in peace, and last in the American ited with being witty. rails, wheelchair lifts, etc. The result of homes at no charge for homeowners in League.” That referred to the old team Hoover, according to H. Allen Smith, said these efforts is to ensure that low-income need, including elderly, disabled, military known as the Senators. The Nationals to there ought to be a law under which every homeowners are able to remain in their veterans and families. To date, in-kind be clear are in the senior circuit, known as president should be allowed to hang two own homes safely, independently and donations of labor and materials have the National League. men every year without giving any reason comfortably. resulted in $6 million worth of value on To be frank, this is the year of the most or explanation. “Would two be enough?” a Rebuilding Together Alexandria is one more than 1,547 properties. To apply, excitement for sports and political aficio- friend asked him. “Perhaps not, but I could of 200 Rebuilding Together affiliates na- volunteer or donate, visit nados seen in decades. get word to 20 or 30 that they were being tionwide. With the help of funders and www.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org or call Imagine, local Methodists are happy considered for the honor.” dedicated volunteers, RTA provides free 703-836-1021. about their Methodist brother in the man- I would imagine, too, that both the cur- sion on Pennsylvania Avenue. rent occupant and the wannabe would like How about that teenager playing in the to have the option. outfield? He’s always hustling, hitting home All of this brings me to Davey Johnson, Promoting Back-to-School Traffic Safety runs and triples and creating his own cult the brilliant field manager of the Nation- Next week all Alexandria students will be back in ❖ Stop at stop signs. It of fanatics. That 19-year-old is setting the als. He’s no stranger to the Old Dominion school so Alexandria Sheriff’s sounds obvious, but research example whether he knows it or not that or World Championships. He won Carolina Deputy Valarie Wright is shows that more than one times are changing. Mormons can really League titles in Lynchburg and then moved spreading the word about third of drivers roll through play baseball and be successful. on to the Big Apple where he promptly won traffic safety by distributing stop signs in school zones or posters and giveaways for neighborhoods. This is the reason political wags will take World Series and a distinguished career. AAA’s annual “School’s Open ❖ Look for clues such as a backseat to the sporting affairs at Nation- He’s bringing honor and glory to the Na- Drive Carefully” campaign. school Crossing Guards, AAA als Park. It’s about time. tionals and Alexandria and envy for his Wright visited libraries and School Safety patrols, bi- While the November festivities are impor- leadership and wisdom. recreation centers around the cycles, and playgrounds, city, asking them to display which indicate children could tant, the October events are going to be far Time to take the Alexandria water taxi the poster and share stickers, be in the area. more exciting. across the Potomac to Nationals Park. rulers, pencils and other ❖ Drive with your head- back-to-school items with lights on – even during the young people and their par- day – so children and other Letters to the Editor ents as a safety reminder. drivers can see you. AAA offers the following ❖ Always stop for school From Page 24 this job for nine years. Now he is refusing safety tips for drivers: buses that are loading/un- to come before the voters and account for ❖ Limit distractions such as Community Relations loading students. cell phones or other devices ❖ Pay particular attention possess. That is the talent to keep problems his decisions and describe his hopes for the that cause you to take your Deputy Valarie Wright near schools during the from reaching the level that forces elected city’s future in a true one on one debate eyes off the road. Research dropped off bumper stick- morning and afternoon hours officials to intervene. So the entire premise with his opponent. He is insisting that any shows that taking your eyes ers, pencils, rulers and and plan ahead. Leave early that the Mayor is on call 24/7 as the city’s debate time limit allowing for more than a off the road for just two sec- posters at the Beatley for your destination and build onds doubles your chances of extra time for congestion. principal management official is ludicrous. few competing sound bites is too long. This crashing. Library to remind adults ❖ Practice extra caution in The Mayor does, however, have an im- simply shows a lack of regard for voters and ❖ Stay alert and slow and students about traffic adverse weather conditions. portant job, maybe the most important job for the democratic process. down in or near school and safety in anticipation of For more information, visit in the city. He is Alexandria’s leader, the residential areas. Don’t rush the new school year. the AAA website at http:// into and out of driveways. midatlantic.aaa.com/Foun- person who more than anyone else sets the Katy Cannady Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk, especially dation/SchoolPrograms/ policy and direction of the city. He’s held Alexandria around schools and in neighborhoods. SchoolsOpenDriveCarefully/. 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] T.C. Williams Football Loaded with Playmakers Titans to open 2012 season at home against Wakefield.

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fter jumping out to an early lead, the T.C. Williams football team Atrailed in the fourth quarter of its Aug. 23 scrimmage at Herndon when linebacker Ed Kargbo saw an oppor- tunity to make a play. Kargbo had picked up on the rhythm of the Herndon quarterback’s cadence and shot through a gap on a well-timed blitz. Photo by Joseph Gaitley The TC senior caused the Hornets signal T.C. Williams junior Malik Carney caller to fumble and junior linebacker stiff-arms a Herndon defender Lamont Whiteside scooped up the loose ball Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Gazette Packet during a scrimmage on Aug. 23. and raced about 65 yards to the end zone T.C. Williams senior receiver Landon Moss scores the first of his two for what proved to be the game-winning touchdowns during a scrimmage against Herndon on Aug. 23. mage. touchdown. “After the first series, [when] Landon TC is once again loaded with playmakers Offensively, third-year starting quarter- ever made.” caught the first hitch [for a touchdown] I on each side of the ball — athletes capable back Alec Grosser (6 feet 3, 193 pounds) is If Grosser can limit his mistakes, he has was just like, I don’t think that guy can stay of scoring from anywhere on the field. But the trigger man for the Titans’ spread of- the talent — and the surrounding weapons with him,” Grosser said. “It’s just a matter if the Titans have any chance of snapping fense. The senior showed his arm strength — to make the Titans a scoring machine. of me getting the ball in his hands.” the program’s 21-year playoff drought, TC against Herndon with a long touchdown “We run the [spread] offense that we’re Junior Alex Bledsoe (6-1, 160), senior will have to improve its levels of discipline, pass to a streaking Landon Moss, but he also running because we have five or six guys Julius Cooper (6-2, 210) and junior Malik execution and mental toughness. exhibited a moment of sophomore-like de- that can touch the ball and go,” said TC Carney (6-3, 205) are also pass-catching The Titans’ 2012 season gets underway cision making, when he threw a pass di- head coach Dennis Randolph, who has re- threats. at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 when TC rectly to a Hornets linebacker, rather than turned to the Titans sideline after missing “I feel like we have weapons all around hosts Wakefield, a program that hasn’t had throwing the ball away out of bounds. the final six games of 2011 while battling the field and we’re capable of making big a winning record since 1983. The Titans “We played well,” Grosser said after the pancreatic cancer. plays at any time,” Moss said. “It’s just a beat the Warriors, 51-7, in last year’s sea- scrimmage. “Me, personally, I made some One of those weapons is Moss, a 6-foot- matter of us executing the play.” son opener before dropping five straight en mistakes. I need to work on throwing the 3, 190-pound receiver. Moss caught two route to a 3-7 record. ball away. That’s the dumbest throw I’ve touchdown passes in the Herndon scrim- See Titans, Page 28 Defense Is Strength of Titans Field Hockey By Jon Roetman

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hile injuries have slowed the T.C. WWilliams field hockey team at Craig Sterbutzel the offensive end, the Titans’ defense, led by senior goalkeeper Megan Boyle, will be the strength of the team early in the 2012 season. Boyle is a fourth-year starter who gar-

nered all-district and all-region accolades /Gazette Packet in 2011 and has the trust of her head coach. “I’ve got a good, stable defense and I’ve got Megan Boyle as my keeper,” William Heresniak said. “She’s my rock of gold. She’s ice under pressure, and I think I always trust her in the back. … She’s naturally athletic, naturally quick, commanding on the field Megan Laychak battles for the ball against a Chantilly T.C. Williams goalkeeper Megan Boyle is a fourth-year now compared to when she just started as defender during the “Under the Lights” field hockey starter for the Titans. a freshman. She reads a lot of the fast breaks tournament on Aug. 25 at Lee High School. better; it’s her circle. She protects her circle saw an open lane, and I kind of hit it off like a cat ready to go.” “I think that, physically, we could compete TC a 1-0 lead in the first half and Bracken, speed, which might have thrown the goalie TC participated in the “Under the Lights” with any team in the region. I just think a fourth-year varsity athlete, put the finish- off. I was happy it went in.” tournament Aug. 24-25 at Lee High School that, emotionally, we have to get the ing touches on the win with a goal in the Heresniak said Drexler and senior Char- in Springfield. The Titans won their open- mindset … we are the Titans, we can do second half. lotte Sackett have shown versatility, mov- ing game, 2-0, over Hayfield on Friday. Af- this.” “This year, I’m trying to shoot a lot more ing around to different positions to help ter, Boyle said the Titans need to have the While the TC defense shut out Hayfield, because I’m kind of tentative on that,” with injuries. right mental approach to be successful. seniors Hannah Drexler and Emma Bracken Bracken said. “I’m more of a pass-first TC will travel to face South County on “I think we’re a strong team,” Boyle said. provided offense for the Titans. Drexler gave player. I just had a really solid pass and I Sept. 6. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 ❖ 27 Sports Effective Classes Alexandria Chamber of for Real People! Commerce president John Long, left, is joined by Stress Relief • Relaxation Wiygul Automotive’s winning team of George Ball , W.D. Weight Loss • Flexibility Wiygul, Zack Wiygul and Better Sleep • Change Habit and More Dave Krukowski following the annual golf tournament at Belle Haven Country Club Aug. 27. At right is tourna- ment committee chairman BODY. BRAIN. WORLD. Roger Parks. 1630 King Street – Alexandria, VA Photo by Georgina Parks 703-684-7717 – www.dahnyoga.com/alexandria/

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Photo by Photo Wiygul Automotive wins Fore! Chamber Golf Classic. ore than 120 golfers came together to par- Virginia coming in third. Mticipate in the Alexandria Chamber of “Golf is an easy game … It’s just hard to play,” Commerce Golf Classic, held Aug. 27 at the laughed Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Belle Haven Country Club. The team from Wiygul Au- John Long. “But the business community had an en- tomotive captured first place in the annual event that joyable experience and everyone is looking forward featured foursomes from the Washington Nationals and to another chance next year to win tickets to the leaders of the Alexandria Business Community. Masters and be honored as the top business golfers The tournament featured a live auction, led by in our community.” auctioneer John Porter, for the chance to win VIP Presented by Wiygul Automotive, more than 40 passes to next year’s Masters Golf Tournament at local businesses sponsored the event. A portion of Augusta National in Georgia. Following closely be- the proceeds of the tournament benefited the Ani- hind the Wiygul Automotive team was the Clarke & mal Welfare League of Alexandria. Sampson foursome, who finished in second place with American Advertising Distributors of Northern — Jeanne Theismann Titans To Open Season against Wakefield From Page 27 mage] considering the fact that he’s been away from football for a couple years,” Williams said. “He’s Senior running back Dealo Robertson (5-8, 182) stepped right in, he’s learning the entire defense, he figures to be the Titans’ primary threat on the knows the calls, he knows all the checks, he’s essen- ground. tially running the defense.” “He’s very quick [and] he has good vision,” Junior defensive back Tyrice Henry (5-7, 149) is Randolph said. “Sometimes he gets a little anxious the leader of the Titans secondary and returned a and tries to get outside too fast. Sometimes you’ve kickoff for a touchdown against Herndon. got to let the play develop, let the linebackers over- “He knows the entire secondary calls,” Williams run it and then cut back and a couple times tonight said. “He’s the one who’s running everything on the he didn’t do that. Overall, he does a very good job back end of the defense.” with that, so that makes him a good back. He’s just Senior defensive back Carlos Jordan (5-9, 148) in- got to learn to be a little more consistent.” tercepted a pass during the scrimmage. Junior center RJ Thorne (6-1, 280) is a standout “As a defense, we’re good, it’s just that discipline on the offensive line. part that we need,” Kargbo said. “Other than that, On defense, Kargbo (5-11, 185) is starting at we’re good across the board.” “Mike” linebacker after not playing football his Sophomore kicker Zach Eisenhour (5-6, 135) made sophomore or junior seasons. Defensive coordina- a 40-yard field goal. tor Avery Williams said Kargbo is a smart player who TC will host Westfield, last year’s Division 6 region only needed about a week to understand the de- runner-up, on Sept. 8. The Titans will open Patriot fense. District competition on Sept. 22 at home against “He really did a great job [in the Herndon scrim- South County, last year’s Division 5 state runner-up. 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 30 - September 5, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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