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A small replica of a Last-Minute Budgeting 19th century netted gas balloon floats up outside the officer’s hut City Council members Potential Additions ❖ at Fort Ward Park. $598,000 for two therapists and a technology specialist for haggle over potential the Community Services Board ❖ $500,000 to expand career ladders and provide promotions to city employees additions to budget. ❖ $400,000 to increase salaries for public-safety agencies ❖ $172,000 to restore a child care fee subsidy ❖ $125,000 to add school-based preschool class serving 16 4- By Michael Lee Pope year-olds ❖ Gazette Packet $532,000 for traffic calming measures discontinued in 2008 ❖ $65,000 to offset lost state funding for the teen clinic at T.C. Williams High School old your wallet. The Alexandria City ❖ $50,000 to restore library hours cut during the downturn ❖ $96,000 to expand the holiday lights along King Street year- Council is putting the final touches on round the budget for fiscal year 2013, and the ❖ $83,000 to restore an advertising campaign of the H Alexandria Economic Development Partnership long list of priorities could mean more ❖ $70,000 to restore reservation services for the Senior Taxi taxes. program At issue is City Manager Rashad Young’s $585.6 ❖ $57,000 for a full-time family support worker as part of the million budget proposal, unveiled on Valentine’s Day. Healthy Families Alexandria ❖ $9,000 to fund a position to provide services though the The proposal represented a 3.3 percent increase from city’s gang-intervention program last year’s budget, pumping $18.7 million more into the annual operating fund. Now City Council mem- As council members move toward their final bud- bers are considering a list of potential additions. Even get adoption next week, the question of how much without raising the tax rate, the average residential of a burden city taxpayers should bear will be at the property taxpayer would already pay $52 more than last year. See Council, Page 30 May Day at City Hall Democratic primary puts heat on incumbents and Civil War former incumbents.

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See Criticism, Page 30 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Alexandria News Knuckling Down Councilman Paul Smedberg and Councilwoman Alicia Hughes clashed repeatedly this week about when and how council members should consider a proposal to add Sunday deliveries Saving the Queen’s Throne for Meals on Wheels. The disagreement grew so heated that Mayor Bill Euille had to gavel the meeting back to order. Fifth graders “We’re getting a bit hot under the collar,” said Euille. “We prob- ably need to call it a night.” mount successful But they didn’t call it a night. In fact, the contentious budget work session lasted another 45 minutes. The two continued to quar- petition drive. rel about a dispute dating back to last year, when Hughes asked for By Meghan Philbin a $57,000 appropriation to fund deliveries for Meals on Wheels Gazette Packet program on Sundays. Council members balked at considering a budget request outside the budget process, and the effort was tabled. or the 5th grade class of This year, Hughes asked for a $60,000 appropriation to fund the George Mason Elemen- same program as part of the budget process. But during a Monday tary School, the tree night meeting at City Hall, Smedberg said she should have requested F stump by the edge of the a budget memorandum on the issue. playground is more than a re- “With all due respect, Paul,” responded Hughes. “A year ago when minder of the tree that once stood. you voted …” To them, it is known as “the “You should have put in a budget memo,” interjected Smedberg. Queen’s throne.” “Excuse me,” responded Hughes. Through their imagination, this “You should have put in a budget memo,” said Smedberg repeat- stump is transformed into the cen- ing himself. ter of an elaborate game where, The two began talking over one another, and Hughes said that according to Emma Hathaway, “a Smedberg was “out of order.” The mayor moved the discussion to queen makes speeches” to the vari- the next item, which was an effort by Councilman Rob Krupicka ous tribes of her kingdom. While to create a new city employee to keep track of the school system’s on a typical day the Queen sits budget. Euille pointed out that Krupicka hadn’t asked for a budget

atop her throne uncontested, last Photo by memo on the item. week this schoolyard pastime was “This is the second example of something that has been pointed threatened, causing five 5th grade to for which there was no formal request,” said Hughes, adding girls to set out to protect it.

that she would support the measure. “Nevertheless, we are not Louise Krafft Students Emma Hathaway, getting the same outrage or uproar over the fact that this is being Marty Christino, Bridget Williams, requested.” Caroline Simmons, and Reese “Well no one is supporting it,” said Smedberg. Hardman took immediate action “I’m supporting it,” responded Hughes, prompting the mayor to when, during recess, they saw a use his knuckles as a gavel again. /Gazette Packet SavATree crew removing similar tree stumps from the school’s Obamacare in Alexandria property. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering the Within minutes the group de- fate of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, federal offi- vised a plan to save their throne. cials are still moving forward with the healthcare overhaul. And one Under the guidance of their teacher, Alexandria organization stands to gain half a million dollars. Regina Freed, Marty and Caroline George Mason Elementary School students: Emma This week, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen used their lunch period immediately Hathaway, Marty Christino, Bridget Williams, Caroline Sebelius announced eight Virginia community health centers are following recess to write a letter to Simmons and Reese Hardman came together last Thurs- getting $16.7 million in federal funding to help pay for capital im- school principal Kevin West. In the day at recess and over lunch drafted and typed a letter provements. One of the centers is the Alexandria Neighborhood letter, the two girls expressed the and gathered three pages of schoolmates signatures to Health Services, which is located in Arlandria. The center will re- importance of the tree stump, ex- save a tree trunk on the perimeter of the playing field at ceive a $495,000 from the Affordable Health Care Act, which pro- plaining that it lets “our imagina- the school. vides $9.5 billion to expand services in five years and $1.5 billion tions fly.” Meanwhile, Emma, to pay for construction and renovation of the centers. Bridget, and Reese went around the hands to see that the throne not In the letter to their principal, “For many Americans, community health centers are the major school collecting nearly three pages be removed. The girls did not have the girls testified that the Queen’s source of care that ranges from prevention to treatment of chronic of signatures on a petition protest- to wait long to discover its fate. throne had “inspired poems, diseases,” said Sebelius in a written statement. “This investment ing the stump’s removal. By the end of the school day, news games, and stories.” Thanks to will expand our ability to provide high-quality care to millions of After only 30 minutes the deter- had reached Marty who was in their efforts, this source of inspi- people while supporting good paying jobs in communities across mined group of girls managed to aftercare, that because of their fast ration will continue to motivate the country.” gain the support of the school’s action, the stump would survive students for many more recesses administration, leaving it in their to see another day. to come. Blue Gold It’s official. The Alexandria Police Department is gold, or at least Google Unveils Local Student’s Entry their headquarters is. This week, the Green Building Certification Institute awarded gold certification in its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The LEED certification was Emily Powell named awarded to recognize that the building was designed and constructed using strategies that achieve high performance in sustain- finalist in national Doodle able site design, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. 4 Google contest. City officials say the police headquarters was designed to attain lexandria City Public Schools fifth-grader more than 30 percent energy savings with high-efficient glazing, AEileen Powell was selected as a state winner occupancy sensors and energy-efficient mechanical equipment. The in the annual Doodle 4 Google Contest. building’s bioretention ponds were also recognized, allowing the Google representatives announced the news Wednes- stormwater to be filtered before draining into the ground. The head- day, May 2 at George Mason Elementary School and quarters also has a 30,000-gallon irrigation tank to collect and re- unveiled Eileen’s “doodle” to her peers. use stormwater for irrigation. More than 114,000 students nationwide entered Vote for Eileen Powell’s entry in the — Michael Lee Pope See Google Contest, Page 29 Doodle 4 Google Contest through May 10. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 3 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-8700 www.weichert.com Visit Us at Weichert.com for a full Listing of Properties.

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Photos by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Members of St. Rita’s Daisy Scout Troop lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the pre- Retired Marine Major and Alexandria race dinner April 27 at the DoubleTree resident Van Brinson is the director of the Hotel in Crystal City. Face of America bike ride. ‘Who Says I Can’t?’

inclusive events for disabled citizens and wounded Face of America ride warriors. honors disabled veterans. “All of our events are designed to combine able bodied individuals with people with disabilities,” said Alexandria resident and retired By Jeanne Theismann Marine Major Van Brinson, chief Gazette Packet operations officer of World T.E.A.M. Sports and director of the hey came from across ride. “When able bodied individu- the country, gathering als ride alongside someone with a Tbefore dawn in the disability, it really changes their shadow of the Penta- perception of what that person can gon to begin a two-day journey to accomplish.” honor the sacrifices of America’s Another Alexandria resident wounded warriors and gain a bet- among this year’s riders was Gen. ter understanding of people with Robert Magnus (ret.), the former disabilities Assistant Commandant of the Ma- “This is our second year partici- rine Corps who was participating pating in Face of America,” said in his fifth Face of America week- Timra Stump, a member of the end. “Who Says I Can’t?” team that was “I started as a speaker five years making the 110-mile trek to ago and have been a rider ever Gettysburg in honor of Jothy Alexandria resident Gen. since,” said Magnus, who cel- Rosenberg, an amputee rider and Robert Magnus (ret.), ebrated his 65th birthday the cancer survivor. “Jothy couldn’t be former Assistant Comman- morning of the ride. “I never take with us this year due to an infec- dant of the Marine Corps, for granted how fortunate I am to tion from a recent surgery but he recites the Pledge of Alle- live and enjoy the liberties of the is still an inspiration to all of us giance prior to the start of greatest nation on earth.” riding today.” the 2012 Face of America Presented by Capital One, Face Stump’s 58-member team joined bike ride April 28. of America sponsors included more than 500 other riders April American Portfolios, General Elec- 28 to participate in the 10th annual Face of America tric, Revolution Cycles, Subway of the Bethesda Na- bike ride that included disabled and able bodied vet- val Hospital, Veterans Corps, Penske Truck Rentals erans, servicemen and civilians on bicycles, hand and Booz Allen Hamilton. cycles and recumbents. “This is just an amazing event for us to be a part “What our service members have done for us is of,” said Booz Allen team member Eli Hertz. “We have outstanding,” said World T.E.A.M. Sports CEO Paul 51 riders and 55 volunteers. From registration to the Tyler. “We do this to show our thanks to our veter- finish line and every mile along the way, there will ans for putting their lives on the line for us.” be a Booz Allen volunteer doing this as a tribute to The annual Face of America ride is managed by our wounded warriors.” World T.E.A.M. [The Exceptional Athlete Matters] Sports, a 20-year-old not-for-profit that organizes See Ride, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 5 News Got Food? Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for May 12. he nation’s largest single-day food drive will take place on TSaturday, May 12, when postal workers in Alexandria will join others across the country in the 20th an-

Courtesy photo/NALC nual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Last year’s drive brought in more than 70 million pounds of food nationwide, raising the total to 1.1 billion pounds of food collected since the drive began in 1992. To participate in this year’s drive, place bags of non-perishable food items by your mail box before your mail is delivered May 12. Donations can also be April Cobb, Bob Frazier, Brian dropped off at local post office branches McCormick help collect food for throughout the city. ALIVE! at the Parkfairfax Post Office Donations of non-perishable food, includ- as part of the Stamp Out Hunger ing pet food, will be distributed by the let- Food Drive. This year’s drive takes ter carriers to local shelters and food banks place May 12. such as ALIVE! Official sponsors of this year’s drive are age and AARP. the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Asso- For more information, visit ciation, Campbell Soup Company, Valpak, www.helpstampouthunger.com. U.S. Postal Service, United Way, AFLCIO, Feeding America, Uncle Bob’s Self- Stor- — Jeanne Theismann

6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com On the Campaign Trail People Politics and Paychecks Politicians are always squeamish about raising their own salaries, especially when the budget season is closely tied to an election. For many years that was the case in Alexandria, where the election took place weeks after council members approved a budget. But after the Democrats lost two seats in 2009, the lame-duck council aban- doned the longstanding practice and moved the election to Novem- ber when they can piggyback off of high-profile state and national races. That doesn’t mean that the budget season has become any less political. Take this week, when City Council members were once again considering giving themselves a raise. The last time the issue was de- bated was in late 2005, when Councilman Andrew Macdonald wanted to increase the salary of council members to $40,000. Lt. Thomas Fulham and “I have some reservations about this because we’re asking staff to Terra White. dig incredibly deep into the budget of the city to find places for savings,” said Councilman Rob Krupicka at the time. “While we’re Photos by Louise Krafft/ asking them to look hard and fast for pennies, we should be willing Cathy and Cynthia Puskar, center, browse the tables of Gazette Packet to look hard and fast for pennies ourselves.” silent auction items at the Scholarship Fund of Alexan- Now things have changed. Krupicka is not seeking election to the dria 2012 Gala reception on Saturday, April 28. next City Council, which would receive the higher salaries if approved. So he’s proposing that the mayor’s salary increase from $25,000 to $30,500 and council member salaries increase from $20,000 to $27,500. “One of the concerns I have is how many other good people are out there in the community who might want to run for the City Council if the salary was a little bit more,” said Councilman Frank Fannon. “Would we have more people running for City Council? We do have a lot now.” “Some of them might be able to pay their taxes,” said Vice Mayor Kerry Donley, referring to late tax payments recently made by Democratic candidate Boyd Walker.

ACPS superintendent Julie Carey and Elynn Chair of the Scholarship The Arlandria Vote Morton Sherman and T.C. Simons. Fund board of directors Opponents of a massive new redevelopment at Mount Vernon Vil- Williams principal Suzanne Jeff McQuilkin and Mayor lage Center have long memories, and they’re hoping that voters will Maxey. Bill Euille. also remember what happened in December. That’s when a majority of council members approved a development special-use permit critics say will gentrify the neighborhood. Gathering To Support Scholarship Fund During a public hearing on the issue, many residents said they feared a new high-end development would raise rents nearby or worse, create redevelopment pressure on the low-income housing units. Others said they felt their voices weren’t heard during the process. Most of the City Council members set aside those concerns. Not Councilman Alicia Hughes. She suggested that a work group be formed similar to the waterfront work group so that residents who felt ignored could make their case. “Let people come to the table and feel as though they are heard,” Hughes said at the time. Other members disagreed, and her motion to create a work group failed to get a second member to support it. Hughes was the lone dissenting vote on the project, although Arlandria-based Tenants and Workers United director Gabriel Rojo says her efforts are remembered in the community. “We need elected officials who are the champion of working people,” said Rojo during a May Day rally in Market Square. “That just doesn’t exist right now except for maybe Alicia Hughes, who’s a Republican.” Wood Enters Race Josephine Torrente and Michele Butler. City council member Frank Fannon, Marcy Covarrubias As if the controversial waterfront plan weren’t already one of the and Richard Downs. hottest topics this campaign season, Lt. Gen. Bob Wood is throw- ing his hat into the ring as a Republican candidate for the Alexan- dria City Council. As a member of the waterfront work group, Wood was one of the most outspoken critics of the city’s controversial waterfront plan that increases allowable density at three sites slated for redevelopment. Last month, he attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting and spoke out against Planning Director Faroll Hamer’s decision to reject a petition submitted by neighborhood residents. Now he’s taking his concerns directly to the voters. “We are excited,” said Republican chairman Tom Fulton. “It speaks to the level of concern people have about leadership in this city.” Wood is the third Republican to announce for the six City Coun- Mark Mitlee and Wendy cil seats. The Republican canvas is on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Ed Donahue. at Minnie Howard Eighth Grade Center. David and Marcia Speck Gala co-chairs Jeff — Michael Lee Pope look over the catalog of McQuilkin and Kathy auction items. Conrad. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 7 Potomac Yard

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Construction for the South Potomac Yard development. Sites of the future dog park and family recreation area. Building from East Glebe Road to Monroe Avenue Bridge After delays, construction on 164-acre part to finish by 2020. By Nicholas Horrock south from the Target store parking lot mid-2000s due to the softening economic On the right as a motorist drives north is Gazette Packet along the rail lines to an area on the west environment. It was begun in earnest in a project of town homes and condomini- Second in a three-part series about Potomac Yard side of Braddock Station. 2009 and Pulte expects to finish in 2019 or ums. New buildings are going up each day, development. The land was bought in 2004 by Pulte 2020, he said. part of the some 1,300 residences that Pulte atching the Potomac Yard Homes and later developed under the aus- is building. The town homes in this hous- project unfold is an amaz- pices of Pulte Homes and Centex, two na- TO PREPARE the site, there had to be an ing sell for $700,000 and the condomini- Wing and captivating activity. tional home building companies. They are enormous movement of earth, Collins said. ums go for $400,000. Pulte has not put a Everyday motorists driving now merged into Pulte Group, which is The rail bed of the old Potomac Rail Yards price on residences it is building in other north and south on Route 1 near the Mon- building about two thirds of the south was some 10 feet below the surface of the parts of the project. roe Avenue Bridge can see the changes go- Potomac Yard project, stretching from East Route 1 and Pulte has trucked in some Collins said that by the first week of Feb- ing on all around them. Glebe Road to the Monroe Avenue Bridge. 500,000 cubic feet of earth to level the area. ruary Pulte has sold 42 condominiums and The lower half of the 300-acre project, Stephen Collins, director of entitlement As it has laid sewers, drains and built streets 14 town houses. In fact, the first town home some 164 acres, is under construction and for Pulte Group, said the project was to go and roads, the giant mountains of earth are has been on and off since 2004. It stretches forward in 2005, but was delayed in the slowly being reduced. See Residential, Page 9 From Superfund Site to South Potomac Yard Development EPA, State supervised original cleanup. gallon above ground tanks. “Surface spills, termed “bottom ash” or “coal ash.” This by- releases from underground tanks, and run- product of burning coal “was simply By Nicholas Horrock yard on the East Coast. In its heyday, hun- off from repair and maintenance activities dumped on the ground,” said the Pulte re- Gazette Packet dreds of trains and rail cars daily passed contributed to subsurface petroleum con- port. It contained metal concentrations through the yard. tamination beneath large portions of the “above normal background levels.” Accord- he Potomac Yard was initially In the days of the steam engine, accord- Potomac Yard site,” ECS reported. ing to ECS “cinder ballast” is in soils T cleared of environmental contami- ing to William Skrabak, the deputy direc- Early on, the EPA cleared a 50-acre por- throughout the 295-acre site. nants under the Environmental tor of Alexandria’s Transportation and En- tion of Potomac Yard in Arlington and it has In 1995, EPA ordered the railroad to be- Protection Agency’s “accelerated Superfund vironmental Services Department, it was the been partially developed. gin a cleanup of the yard from East Glebe cleanup site,” according to a report issued practice of train crews to shovel the coal In 1991, the Richmond, Fredericksburg Road to the Monroe Avenue Bridge. In in 2004. ash from the steam engines and spread it & Potomac Railroad, at EPA’s request, did 2004, the EPA reported this work had been In 1987, when the Richmond, on the tracks. an environmental assessment of the central completed. Fredericksburg & Potomac decided to end Later when diesel engines came into operations of the site. “All work has been completed at this site. the rail operation, the EPA identified vogue, the old Potomac Yard had giant tanks “The most elevated levels of this contami- EPA’s requirements made the site safe for Potomac Yard “as a potential threat to hu- of diesel oil and refueled engines in the nation are contained in Landbay’s G and H, people and the environment. By closing and man health and the environment.” Early yard. Skrabak said in an era when environ- where the Central Operations facilities were re-grading existing outfalls and re-routing assessments found metals in the soils “above mental damage caused little concern there located,” Pulte quoted EPA findings. Those stormwater drains to the Four Mile Run, health-based levels” and cancer-causing was leakage from the tanks and diesel waste two Landbays form what is called “Town threats to the ecology were removed,” said polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other from the refueling process. Center” and are being developed by MRP an EPA report. dangerous organic compounds. One report done by ECS, an environmen- and JBG, a joint venture of two develop- “EPA found that all the work required by Before redevelopment of Potomac Yard, tal risk assessment firm, retained by the ment companies. the Order has been satisfactorily completed for nearly 100 years the 350-acre tract was Pulte Group, said the yard had some eight The other contaminant is what is some- with the exception of the continuous obli the largest rail transfer point and train work underground tanks and four large 25,000 times called “cinder ballast,” but is also See Environmental Page 9

8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Yard Environmental From Page 8 gation for a stormwater-monitoring Residential program, which continues,” the agency reported. According to Skrabak’s office,º“The Development entire yard was characterized and From Page 8 remediated where necessary. That being said, the original 1995 risk assessment expected that additional was occupied in October, he said. remediation, soil management and On the left as a motorist going north health and safety practices would be leaves the Monroe Avenue Bridge, there is implemented as needed during future a fenced area of green grass surrounded by redevelopment to maintain a level of newly planted trees. no significant risk and address the The grass has been sodded and sodded contamination remaining on site.” again; rolled and trimmed. These are new Skrabak’s office said in an email soccer fields that Pulte laid out and will give statement that the Virginia Depart- to the City of Alexandria when the project ment of Environmental Quality “was is complete. involved and completed their regula- Why has the soccer field been planted and tory oversight of the original manicured with such care? remediation of the petroleum-im- “Because we don’t want a sea of mud pacted central operation area, which when playing starts,” said Gwen Wright, was used as a locomotive repair, main- chief of Alexandria’s development division. tenance and refueling area. Under its agreement with the city, she said, “VDEQ is still involved in oversee- Pulte has funded a range of public improve- ing this block as the developer has ments including the Monroe Avenue Bridge, enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation several parks, play grounds and scenic pools Program, which is administered by and ponds. It will contribute $3 million to VDEQ, to address remaining petro- the city’s affordable housing program. leum-impacted soil that will be en- Collins said the pools serve a second func- countered during redevelopment at tion of collecting sediment and reducing depths previously left undisturbed.” phosphorous and nitrogen. The main park Throughout much of this cleanup, is being built along the east side of the de- the ultimate use of the land was not velopment from roughly the line of the Tar- known. Now homes, playgrounds and get store’s parking lot south to the Morris offices are being constructed on the Avenue Bridge. property, which means residents and Collins calls it a “world class park” that will have running and walking trails, play- workers will have much more exposure grounds for children, small areas to sit and to contaminants if they still exist. enjoy watching the trains go by and a se- Throughout the other cleanups, the ries of ponds and physical work out stations. Alexandria authorities under Skrabak It also has a filtration system buried un- had monitored the cleanup. “As with der the surface. The park will be open to all development or redevelopment par- the public as well as to Potomac Yard resi- cels in the City, the individual devel- dents. opment blocks within Potomac Yard Pulte is responsible for building a street require an updated site characteriza- system within the south project. Some tion report, a risk assessment, a streets will be a continuation of streets from remediation/soil management plan the west of Route 1 like Custis Avenue. Pulte and a health and safety plan to be sub- is building a new street, Main Street, which Interiors of the 3-bedroom townhouse model for the South Potomac mitted and approved prior to plan ap- will run south from East Glebe Road, un- Yard development. proval. These plans direct the contrac- der the Monroe Avenue Bridge along the tor regarding environmental issues rail tracks south to form a cul-de-sac just during construction as overseen by City west of the Braddock Road Metrorail Sta- Inspectors and DEQ staff,” Skrabak’s tion. office said in an email statement. The fact that Pulte is currently sell- PULTE PLANS to build 66 town houses, ing homes in a portion of the south 58 condominiums and 275 rental apart- Potomac Yard, Skrabak said, means ments on 17.5 acre site south of the Mon- the area has been certified as safe. roe Avenue Bridge and west of the Braddock Pulte Group which has sold homes Road Metro Station. on its south Potomac Yard site asks There will also be a small retail store area buyers to sign an acknowledgement and a dog exercise park. Several members that they know about the environmen- of Delray and other citizen groups testified tal contamination. Skrabak said Alex- at a hearing last year that the parking for andria encourages developers to ad- this area is not adequate and could produce vise people about conditions and his- a problem if motorists seek to park in side tory of a site. streets in Delray. When the original EPA cleanup was There is already a city dog exercise area underway, public hearings disclosed across Monroe Avenue from the Pulte site. concern in nearby neighborhoods of Del Pulte has responsibility to remove two Ray, Hume and St. Elmo. But according bridges on Four Mile Run. to Joe Bondi, head of a home owners’ Pulte only builds homes and sold off Land group in Lynhaven, when he reviewed Bay G to another developer and later sold plans as part of a public advisory group, 750,000 square feet of land in the Land Bay there was little concern mentioned over environmental dangers. H. Stephen Collins and two sales persons review the South Potomac Yard developments. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 9 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

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Its Residents? An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered To the Editor: to homes and businesses. The City of Alexandria has announced that Published by it will appeal the ruling by the Board of Zon- Local Media Connection LLC ing Appeals (BZA) that the Planning Director 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 overstepped her bounds by denying a citizen Free digital edition delivered to petition opposing the Waterfront Plan. This your email box. Go to proves once again how haywire things have Photo by connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe gotten in our town. This action provides the spectacle of city of- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, ficials using taxpayer money to go to court Jeanne Theism Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: against a citizen board who were standing up [email protected] for the rights of Alexandria citizens, all of them Steven Mauren taxpayers. To make matters more expensive, Editor, 703-778-9415 the Council apparently does not [email protected]

trust our City Attorney and his of- ann Michael Lee Pope Letters fice to do the job in court and thus Reporter, 703-615-0960

/Gazette Packet [email protected] the city will hire outside counsel @MichaelLeePope for the work. Jeanne Theismann The City’s press release suggests that if the 703-778-9436 [email protected] BZA ruling stands, supermajorities would be @TheismannMedia needed any time a text amendment is pro- Steve Hibbard posed. That plainly is a red herring. No one Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 will think of going to all the work and trouble [email protected] of an appeals petition for the normal text Honoring Heroes Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 amendment. The text amendment in the Wa- American Legion volunteers Russ Crager, Jay Palermino and Steve Artley [email protected] terfront Plan, by contrast, opened up the area hand a flyer with information on the Heroes of Post 24 project to Ralph @jonroetman involved to massive development that bypassed Timmons at Market Square April 28. The Legion will host a Cinco de Louise Krafft Mayo fundraiser for the project, a documentary to preserve history Photographer normal rezoning processes. Since many resi- [email protected] dents were strongly opposed to the Plan and through a series of interviews with local veterans. The event, which will did the hard work to get signatures, a include screenings of the documentary, is open to the public and will ADVERTISING: take place May 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Post 24, 400 Cameron St. Suggested For advertising information supermajority vote was appropriate. e-mail: City’s statement also contends that this move donation is $8. Refreshments will be served and DVDs will be available [email protected] for purchase. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ to the courts is “for the good of the entire city.” Julie Ferrill That also is questionable. The reversed Plan- TheHeroesOfPost24. Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 [email protected] ning Director rulings, if they had been allowed Jane Hughes to stand, would have vitiated in important ways dates who think differently. Ms Menjivar and Display Advertising, 703-778-9448 the ability of citizens in other parts of Alexan- It’s Time for Ms. Moshenberg have actually been working [email protected] dria to make use of City code provisions that to support the lives of the underrepresented Tara Lloyd allow 20 percent of adjacent landowners to Real Change Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 communities here in Alexandria to give them [email protected] force a supermajority vote on a re-zoning. The To the Editor: a voice. Arthur Peabody seems to understand Andrea Smith good of the entire city was served by the BZA, I’m generally a Democrat, but in Alexandria that development without much thought for Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 not by the City’s going to court. the Democrats that run the City now might as the future — or citizens — is not worth a great [email protected] In short, the City Council and City Staff once well be just developers. Mayor Bill Euille is an deal. Allison Silberberg recognizes as unfair Debbie Funk again have set themselves against the people 18-year member of the Council and a devel- National Sales the treatment of the taxi cab drivers by a City 703-778-9444 who put them in office and pay their salaries. oper who invests in local restaurants. Vice government more used to hobnobbing with the [email protected] The discontent rising among Alexandrians, as Mayor Kerry Donley works for a bank that in- real power brokers and big campaign donors evident in the numbers of lawsuits and other vests in local developments. The June 12 pri- Publisher than those who struggle to pay rent. Boyd Jerry Vernon actions to which citizens have been forced to mary offers residents their first chance to elect Walker has fought hard to preserve [email protected] resort, marks a city out of kilter. Alexandria Democrats who are truly progressive, who ac- Alexandria’s history and is not under the thumb Editor & Publisher officials need to get in touch with the people, tually think that good government means lis- of special interests. Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 not haul them into court and, for the privilege, tening to all your constituents. Please join with me on June 12 to vote for [email protected] ask them to pick up the check. Sean Holihan supports many important Menjivar, Moshenberg, Peabody, Walker, and @MaryKimm causes but not those of citizens who oppose Silberberg. Editor in Chief Jack Sullivan developments that will damage their neighbor- Steven Mauren Art/Design: Alexandria hoods, like the waterfront and Beauregard Anne Peterson Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith plans. Justin Wilson and Tim Lovain were on Production Manager: the Council when the City invited the mon- Jean Card Able To Be strous, revenue-draining BRAC-133 to Alexan- Appreciates Geovani Flores dria, regardless of its location. They are trans- Editor Emeritus: Heard After All Mary Anne Weber portation experts and must think that it’s quite BZA Decision To the Editor: OK if the taxpayers of Alexandria lose millions To the Editor: CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Since my letter was printed in Alexandria of tax dollars paying for expensive (and not Excellent reporting as usual by Michael Lee Circulation Manager: Gazette titled “Another Done Deal”, April 26, Ann Oliver well thought out) transit projects using a form Pope in April 18 edition of Alexandria Gazette. [email protected] the Transportation Commission has decided to of legalized gambling called tax increment fi- We agree with the decision by Alexandria BZA allow for public comments at their regular nancing. that the City Planning Department ignored the A Connection Newspaper meeting on Wednesday, May 2 regarding the Mr. Chapman seems quite willing to accept plain language of its own zoning code and used The Alexandria Gazette Packet is Beauregard Small Area Plan — with much pres- most of the current development policies in creative interpretations “as a ruse to avoid distributed weekly to selected homes in the sure from the community and only one mem- City of Alexandria. exchange for the support of the incumbent public participation.” Any owners or occupants of premises that ber of City Council, Councilwoman Alicia do not wish to receive the paper can notify mayor. Del Pepper has been on the Council 27 My wife and I have lived in the West End in the publisher by telephone at 703-917- Hughes, intervening for us. years and now votes in lockstep with the Mayor. 6480 or by email to [email protected], Paul Smedberg also supports the development and the distributor will be notified to Annabelle Fisher discontinue service. policies of the current Democrat majority. See Letters, Page 11 The good news is that there are a few candi- 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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Valor Award winners pose for a group photo following the awards ceremony April 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

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Crossing Guard Sheila Richardson, with Deputy Chief Eddie Reyes at right, receives the Life- Police Officer Joshua Leach, a Bronze Medal winner, saving Award at the Valor enjoys the Valor Awards ceremony with wife April and Awards ceremony. daughter Riley. The Best in Family Dining Recognizing Valor Award Winners irst responders from across the city were Firefighter Michael Chandler and Captain Phillip Fhonored at the 26th annual Chamber of Perry. The two joined the elite ranks of Gold Medal Commerce Public Safety Valor Awards cer- winners for their heroism during the flooding of emony at the Crown Plaza Hotel April 26. Sept. 8, 2011. Only 30 Gold medals have been More than 300 attendees were on hand as 31 awarded in the history of the awards. awards were presented, including Gold Medals to — Jeanne Theismann

Letters to the Editor

From Page 10 to do is call the City Arborist of- Alexandria for 33 years. We are Planting a Tree fice (703-746-5496) and pick a Food deeply concerned about the pace For Arbor Day tree off the approved list of new fit for a king of growth in Alexandria. We have trees, and show a commitment by on a family budget never seen such fervor on the To the Editor: being willing to water the tree to council for growth. Most of the Today, I had a tree a tree planted help its success. An Alexandria community fixture for more than current council members seem not in honor of Arbor Day, April 27. I Without someone willing to nur- 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best donated the cost of the tree to care about the views of their ture a new tree, it may not suc- in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy constituents, most of whom are through the Living Landscape ceed, so they are not always re- strongly opposed to further den- Fund (www.alexandriava.gov/ placed right away. burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, sification of the city. LivingLandscape). The tree was According to the Trust for Public pasta and full salad bar complete with special planted at Founders Park to replace We are thankful for the Board Land, “A single mature tree can ab- children’s menu items. of Zoning Appeal’s recent decision a tree that was to be removed. I sorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 regarding the Waterfront plan and have always advocated that we lbs./year and release enough oxy- hope that the City Council will should have one-for-one tree re- gen back into the atmosphere to now defeat this plan when it placement in the city to maintain support two human beings.” Trees comes back up for vote. This will our tree canopy, and I wanted to also provide shade and habitat. This let us know that the City Council show that I will support this. will make us all breathe easier. is indeed finally listening to its I have seen many empty tree constituents. wells across the city, and always Boyd Walker 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 wondered why they sit for so long. Candidate for Alexandria City • www.theroyalrestaurant.com Charles Schwidde The City Arborist, Joh Noelle, told Council 703-548-1616 Alexandria me today, that all a resident has See Letters, Page 26 Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 11 News

Helping Hands Photos by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Rebuilding Together volunteers help homeowners in need.

By Jeanne Theismann ens where cabinets were falling off Gazette Packet of walls and the countertops were sinking.” Eileen Longstreet helps he noise didn’t seem to More than 1,000 volunteers spruce up some fencing as bother Rudy* as his from organizations such as Rotary part of the Alexandria TAlexandria home of 30 of Alexandria and the Structural Rotary team of volunteers years was overtaken by Engineers Association took part in on Rebuilding Together Day a team of volunteers who pro- the one day national effort to help April 28. ceeded to plant, patch and paint low-income, disabled and elderly their way through the Edison residents receive much-needed Street house as part of National repairs and modifications to their Rebuilding Day April 28. homes. “There are no words for what “These upgrades are important they have done here today,” said since most of Rebuilding Together Rudy, referring to the volunteers Alexandria’s clients live near the from Mercer-Trigiani who spent poverty level earning less than the day performing renovations $26,000 a year,” Dixon said. “This and repairs to the home he shares makes it difficult for them to pay with his 14 and 17 year-old grand- for home maintenance and much sons. “They have done such a tre- needed medicine or food.” mendous job and it’s amazing to Rebuilding Together Alexandria see the spirit of everyone here.” has worked on more than 1,450 Rudy was one of nearly 100 resi- projects in the city since its incep- dents throughout the city to re- tion more than 25 years ago. Homeowner Rudy, center, celebrates with Dave Mercer, ceive repairs and upgrades to their “I am so filled with gratitude right, and the Mercer-Trigiani team of volunteers after homes through Rebuilding To- right now,” Rudy said as the team repairs were made to his home as part of Rebuilding Jeremiah Ergas and Chris gether Alexandria. of volunteers put the finishing Together Day April 28. Crilly replace a storm door “So many people think all we do touches on a new patio, front gate at a home on Edison Street. is paint and make yards look pretty and storm door. “Rebuilding To- but our volunteers do so much gether has really made a difference Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet more than that,” said Rebuilding in so many lives.” Together of Alexandria Executive For more information about Re- Director Katharine Dixon. “This building Together Alexandria, visit past weekend volunteers poured www.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org. a smooth, concrete walkway for an elderly client to more easily walk * It is RTA policy to not disclose on and a few teams gutted kitch- full names.

Archie’s home had windows upgraded, house painting, landscaping as part of the days projects.

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On National Rebuilding Day, April 28, volunteers worked on nearly 100 Alexan- Photo by Photo dria residences providing free repairs and upgrades. Support came from Skanska, Amber Shoals paints the sills in the Jude Salac and Justin Domire of the Structural Engi- Booz Allen Hamilton, First Baptist Church, kitchen. neers Association team do landscaping work for the Sears and Wells Fargo. front garden of a home on Edison Street. Above, Justin Domire and Jude Salac remove a tree from the doorway entrance of the home.

12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Spring to It ACT for Alexandria Executive Director John Porter, left, demonstrates the Prescription Drugs by the Pound Spring2Action online dona- The Alexandria Police Depart- collected prescription drugs and tion program to Peter ment and the Alexandria Sheriff’s other medications for destruction Dingman May 2 at the

/Gazette Packet Office collected 227 pounds of at Police Headquarters, the George Uptowner Café. The 24-hour expired, unused and unwanted Washington Masonic Memorial ann online giving initiative ben- prescription drugs for destruction and the parking lot of the Del Ray efitted more than 70 local at the fourth National Prescription Pharmacy. The service was free charities and served as the Drug Take Back Day. and anonymous. kick off to the 2012 Spring for On Saturday, April 28, from 10 Last fall, the two Alexandria law Alexandria events taking a.m. to 2 p.m., the two Alexandria enforcement agencies collected Jeanne Theism place May 3-5. For more law enforcement agencies, with over 148 pounds of prescription information on the schedule cooperation from the Substance drugs for destruction in the third of events, visit

Abuse Coalition of Alexandria, take back initiative. by Photo www.springforalexandria.org.

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Speaker Series Focuses on Education

By Mary Lee Anderson, reported by the Na- Resource Center Director tional Institute of Senior Services of Alexandria Health, regular cogni- tive activity, through ne of the most anticipated ben- learning, reading, and Oefits of retirement is the ability playing games, helps to put a stressful career — be it all forms of memory in an office, in nature, on a job site, or in loss and it can also be the home — behind you. This down time fun, exciting, and full can be a blissful experience where you can of adventure. catch up on sleep, see friends, finish projects Representatives from the major adult edu- and explore new areas cation programs in our area will be on hand, of interest. According to including: Northern Virginia Community Commentary the City’s new Strategic College, Arlington Learning in Retirement Plan on Aging, Institute, The Art League of Alexandria, Alexandria’s booming senior population is Computer Core, Alexandria Library, Osher among the best educated in the entire Life Long Learning Institute and the Road United States. So, what sort of options are Scholar Program. there for expanding your horizons for some- Attendees will have a chance to speak one over 55 in our area? directly with participating institutions, hear As part of Senior Services of Alexandria’s about their programs during a lively panel dedication to promoting the health and presentation and enjoy light refreshments. wellness of Alexandria’s seniors during There are so many choices available to ex- Older American’s Month, Senior Services of plore and this will be the perfect way to Alexandria’s next Speaker Series event will decide which programs fit your interests. make it easy to learn about the wealth of The event will be held on Saturday, May 19 options out there for seniors in our area to from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Westminster Pres- continue to learn and grow with: Continu- byterian Church at 2701 Cameron Mills ing Education Opportunities for Seniors. Road in Alexandria. Our upcoming Senior Speaker Series Register today by calling SSA at 703-836 event will concentrate on the importance 4414, ext 10 or online at of staying mentally active and engaged. As www.seniorservicesalex.org.

“Me and My Mom” To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favor- ite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Alexandria Gazette Packet will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: gazette@connect ionnewspapers.com Or to mail photo prints, send to: The Alexandria Gazette Packet, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self- addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable.

20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment ‘Boutiques Give Back’ Charity Day is May 19

The Old Town Boutique District announces its Sec- ond Annual Boutiques Give Back Charity Day — a community-focused Spring event taking place on Sat- urday, May 19. This creative, small business driven event is staged to be the largest charity collaboration in the D.C. Metro area. More than 30 retailers and 30 charities will be participating in this event. Each retail member of the OTBD has hand-picked local and national charities to support and honor on this special shopping day. On this day, retailers will create an activity or promotion in their stores that would benefit Wine, coffee, tea, lunch, dinner, that charity of choice. Photos by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet classes, socials and monthly Examples of charity day John Shackleford, director Rosemary features are all within Grape + participation include Hartman, David James and Matthew Bean. children’s boutique Pink & Randal celebrate April 20 following the Brown will donate profits to opening night performance of the Port City K.I.D.S. (Kids In Distressed Situations), Current Boutique will give cus- Playhouse production of “Someone Who’ll tomers 15 percent off their purchases if they donate gently-used suits Watch Over Me.” for Suited for Change, and Red Barn Mercantile will host a variety of activities such as free design advice all day, craft for kids and 20 percent of sales from the day will go to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Cast Party for Virginia. A complete list of each shop’s activity and charity is at www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com/calendar/may/boutiques-give-back. ‘Someone Who’ll To Go Watch Over Me’ What: Old Town Boutique District’s Boutiques Give Back Charity Day When: Saturday, May 19 Presented by: Old Town Boutique District David James, right, is congratulated by his Where: Participating Old Town Boutique District stores in Old Town Al- wife Catherine following the opening night exandria performance of “Someone Who’ll Watch Time: Retail store hours Over Me.” The show runs through May 5. Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com

2012 Del Ray House & Garden Tour Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Fest Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of The 2012 Del Ray House and Garden burning fireplace to what was a 1920’s als. wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, ap- Tour is pleased to announce the 12 bungalow. ❖ 2001 La Grande – This folk Vic- pearances by “George and Martha Washington,” and live jazz on the east homes that will be featured on the May ❖ 2500 Leslie - Built on the exist- torian was built in 2006 with four floors lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Visitors can bring a blanket and re- 19 tour: ing foundation in 2008 this craftsman of living space and a grand outdoor lax on the lawn as they sample wines from 16 Virginia wineries on Friday, ❖ 308 East Hume – Extensive ter- style classic is the newest house on the oven. Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19, and 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Individual mite damage required a complete ‘redo’ tour with a wrap-around porch, detailed ❖ 506 East Windsor – A brick tickets are $35 per person. Private reserved tables featuring a fruit and of this farmhouse dating from the 1800’s custom moldings and iron work, and re- Sears and Roebuck mail-order house cheese platter, three bottles of house wine and VIP table service are avail- and the opportunity to add a family claimed lumber. with a country music history that will able for $1,000. Tickets and tables are now available at MountVernon.org room and attic dormers. ❖ 2501 Terrett – 1930’s ordinary simply make you happy, inside and out! or the ticket window at Mount Vernon’s Ford Orientation Center. ❖ 306 East Hume – The current transformed into 2012 extraordinary The tour is a biannual project of the Historic interpreters will conduct special candlelit tours of the Mansion owners started with smoking sludge on with vaulted ceilings and a wall of win- Del Ray Citizens Association, and serves throughout the evening. The interpreters will discuss Washington’s attempts the walls, dangerous wiring, rickety dows, all done by local craftsmen. as a fundraiser for neighborhood at creating a vineyard and highlight various wine-related items inside the staircases, dead-bolted makeshift doors ❖ 11 East Windsor – Whether in- projects as well as a showcase for local Mansion, including the basement’s brick vaults where Washington stored and wallpaper over window screens. stalling central heat or a new kitchen or homeowners. his wine. ❖ 309 East Hume – An outdoor spi- two new baths, this homeowner has This year proceeds from ticket sales To accompany the wine tasting, Fruit & Cheese Boxes are available by ral staircase, a screened-in-porch, worked hard to maintain the character will support the Alexandria Scholarship advance purchase for $26. A variety of hot and cold food and desserts in- storage nooks, yard art, and bedrooms and integrity of her 1920’s farmhouse, Fund and landscaping at the “Tot Park” cluding baguettes, gourmet sandwiches, and specialty sweets will be to delight the heart of any little girl. ❖ 400 East Howell – A one-time at the corner of Commonwealth and available on site from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Outside food and ❖ 2600 DeWitt – Look for a float- home for railroad workers, this is a Oxford. beverages are not allowed. Pets are also not allowed. Guests can take home ing glass staircase and a master flight of fancy with personal art pieces, Tickets are $15 in advance and may a remembrance of Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival and Sunset Tour from the bathroom inspired by one this couple family antiques, fabulous thrift store be purchased online at www.drca.org or Shops at Mount Vernon, open until 9:30 p.m. each evening. Cases of wine saw on their honeymoon in South Af- finds and recycled items. at the Farmers Market starting in late purchased at the Wine Festival can be transported by wine valets to the rica. ❖ 406A East Howell – Don’t let the April. Day-of-tour tickets are $20. Shops for easy pick up at the end of the evening. ❖ 2607 DeWitt – This owner/ exterior fool you. This is a must see The self-guided tour runs from 11 Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tour takes place rain or shine, builder added large pocket doors, a example of what can be done on with a a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Contact tickets are limited and all sales are final. This is a popular event; early ticket wainscoted billiards room, custom-built classic brick duplex from the 40’s – on Mary Maginniss at purchase is suggested. Visit www.mountvernon.org. china cabinets and a majestic wood- a budget and with eco-friendly materi- [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 21 Entertainment

MAY 3 TO 5 Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Spring Book and Media St., Alexandria. Visit Sale. Sponsored by the http:// Friends of Duncan Library. www.torpedofactory.org; Book prices $1 to $5; www.torpedofactory.org; media $0.50 to $3. Dates or call 703-838-4565. are May 3 from 10 a.m.-7 Titan Expo. 1 to 5 p.m. p.m.; May 4 from 10 a.m.- A community fair, will 6 p.m.; and May 5 from 10 be held on the front a.m.-3 p.m. At 2501 lawn of T.C. Williams Commonwealth Avenue High School. Featuring Alexandria. Call 703-746- games, moon bounce, 1705 or bingo, food, book sale, [email protected]. and the ever popular car MAY 3, 4, 5 bash. All proceeds support the Scholarship South Pacific.” “ 7:30 p.m. Fund of Alexandria. T.C. Tickets are $5/adults; $1/ Williams is located at children will be sold at the MAY 4, 5, 11, 12 3330 King Street, door. Eighth-grade Alexandria. Call 703- students from the “Crazy for You.” Tickets are $5/students, seniors; $10/adults. 824-6868. Burgundy Farm Country Presented by T.C. Williams Drama Department. Show dates are Day School will perform May 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. The MONDAY/MAY 7 the Rodgers and whole family will enjoy this upbeat show, which features a Children and Hammerstein musical. At humorous plot, impressive dance numbers, and unforgettable Trauma. 6:30 to 9 p.m. 3700 Burgundy Road, songs, including “I Got Rhythm” and “Someone to Watch Over Free. Featuring guest Alexandria. Call 703-960- Me.” speaker Margaret Dowell 3431. who will discuss the THURSDAY/MAY 3 connection between trauma and behavior. At The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-746-3579 or email Democrats for a Better Alexandria. 9 a.m. Democrats for a [email protected]. Better Alexandria will announce its endorsement of candidates in the June 12 primary election. At Royal TUESDAY/MAY 8 Restaurant, 734 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria. Contact Jack Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With the Bay Sullivan at 703-370-3039. Jazz Project. At the Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., FRIDAY/MAY 4 Alexandria. Musician Mike Doughty. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Featuring Volunteer for Community Service Day. Event Combines “The Book of Drugs”: Concert, Reading, Q&A. At The Community Service, Fundraising-and Fun. Volunteers are Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549- needed to help in community service projects throughout 7500 or visit www.birchmere.com. Alexandria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event information: springforalexandria2012.kintera.org http:// WEDNESDAY/MAY 9 springforalexandria2012.kintera.org Ottmar Liebert in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. At The SATURDAY/MAY 5 Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com www.Ticketmaster.com. Giant Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Washington Farm United DJ Dance Party. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. With DJ Dabe Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. Call 703- Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria. 780-4696. Midnight Yoga X. 9-10:30 p.m. Midnight Yoga X is set to THURSDAY/MAY 10 become a signature jam on the first Saturday of each month. National Foster Care Month Appreciation Event. 6:15-8 Designed for rebels and truth seekers alike, we’re talking deep p.m. Adolescent and Family Growth Center, Inc. (AFGC), in hot fluid asana sequences set to great music for a real honor of National Foster Care Month, will pay tribute to Saturday Spiritual High! All rebels welcome! COST: $15 prior families and the amazing work of its therapeutic foster parents. to 5/2. At 532Yoga, 532 N. Washington St., Alexandria. Email Join us and see how: “Kids Grow Better in a Family.” Call 703- [email protected], www.532Yoga.com 425-9200 or visit www.afgcinc.com. History Book Sale . 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. History books, historical Belle Haven Women’s Club Spring Fashion Show. who-done-its, historical novels, travel, decorative arts and “Bright, Bold and Beautiful.” Cocktails 6:30 p.m.; Dinner and antiques books. At Alexandria Library, 717 Queen St., Fashion Show 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Bloomingdales. Tickets: Alexandria. Call 703-746-1706 or $60/members; $70/guests. No tickets will be sold at the door. [email protected] Send checks payable to BHWC, c/o Fran Slade, 6016 Grove Alexandria Art Market. Third season begins May 5 from 10 Drive, Alexandria, VA. To be held at Belle Haven Country Club a.m. to 4 p.m. At Colasanto Park. Local artists, musical in Alexandria. performances. Other dates: Saturdays 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/ 12, 9/1/12, 11/3/12. Application available for non-DRA MAY 10, 17, 23, 31 members. Contact Kimberley Bush “Tea” Talk. 10:15 a.m. Experience the world through Tea with [email protected] or visit your guide, Lee Maguire. Join tea aficionado and Hollin Hall www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket. Senior Center Assistant Lee as he leads this four-part series Simpson Demonstration Garden Open House. 9 to 11 about the world’s second cheapest drink. Learn about the a.m. At 420 E. Monroe Avenue, Alexandria. Tour five history of tea, its role in society, and how it has even changed gardens, each of which demonstrates a separate theme — history. Participate in blind tea tastings and help decide what waterwise, flagstone, tufa, butterfly and scented gardening. tea best captures the essence of Hollin Hall Senior Center. At The gardens are located between the YMCA and Eugene 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Call 703-765-4573. Simpson baseball stadium. Park in the YMCA lot. Visit www.mgnv.org. FRIDAY/MAY 11 Bowties & Belles, a Kentucky Derby Party. 4 to 7:30 p.m. Bid and Win Dinner/Auction. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The (Televised racetime is 6:15 p.m.) Tickets are $100/patrons; Cocktail Social and Silent Auction will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $80/individuals. Features an afternoon of watching the A Buffet featuring London Broil and Chicken will be offered Kentucky Derby, a raffle, silent auction, cocktail reception. from 7 to 9 p.m. and the night will cap off with a Live Sponsored by the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center. Auction. Tickets are $40 each. Sponsored by the Fort Belvoir Proceeds help support programs of The Campagna Center. At Officers’ Spouses’ Club. At 5500 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir. To Collingwood on the Potomac, 8301 East Boulevard Dr., reserve your tickets or offer an item for donation contact Alexandria. Parking is available across the GW Parkway at [email protected] or 540-847-1467. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd. Music for Oboe. 8 p.m. Free concert. At The Lyceum, 201 South Visit www.CampagnaCenter.org. Washington St., Alexandria. Call The United States Air Force SUNDAY/MAY 6 Band’s Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. Prenatal Yoga and Dance for Conscious Birthing. 12-2 Benefit Concert for Haiti. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. NSO p.m. Enhance your comfort, enjoyment, and relaxation during Concert Master Nurit Bar-Josef and acclaimed pianist Rohan all prenatal trimesters! Develop greater vitality and awareness De Silva are guest artists for this National Chamber Players of your body that is home for two, and deepen your concert featuring Fritz Kreisler’s Schön Rosmarin, Liebesleid, relationship with your baby. This workshop is an introduction Sicilienne and Rigaudon, “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” by George to an 8-week prenatal course commending Sunday, 20 May at Gerschwin and arranged by Jascha Heifetz, and Antonín 11:15 a.m. No previous yoga experience necessary. COST: Dvoring Fritz Kreisler’s Schön Rosmarin, Liebesleid, Sicilienne $35 prior to 5/2 or $40 thereafter. At 532Yoga, 532 N. and Rigaudon, “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” by George Gerschwin Washington St., Alexandria; email [email protected], and arranged by Jascha Heifetz, and Antonín DvoW. Braddock www.532Yoga.com Road, Alexandria. Visit www.episcopal highschool.org. Art at Home. Noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Two seatings). Tickets are $15. New Interior Design Interactive SATURDAY/MAY 12 Lecture Series introduced at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Free Bee Yard Sale. 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., the Free Bee “Shop Interior designer Mary Mitchell will show how to layer design for Free” Yard Sale” being held at the Faith United Methodist elements with furnishings and the visual arts to create an environment unique to every home owner. At Studio 325, See Entertainment, Page 23 22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment From Page 22

Church Campus, 7010 daughters – and a few sons Harrison Lane, – come home to the Garden Alexandria. The of Eden for a holiday family Woodlawn Faith United reunion in this engaging Methodist Women new musical. Two (WFUMW) have workshop performances, collected donated Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 Greek • Italian • American items, and will set them p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at out on tables like a 3 p.m. Free and open to traditional yard sale, the public; cash donation but everything is free. requested at the door. In Contact Maria Teel, the LAB at Convergence, Mother’s Day ~ All Day! President of WFUMW 1801 N. Quaker Lane, at 703-496-6380. Alexandria. Featuring ~ Dining in the Garden Barbershop Chorus Concert. 7 p.m. and 2 SUNDAY/MAY 13 p.m. Admission is $20. Mother’s Day Open Fairfax Jubil-Aires House. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Brunch 8:30 - Noon present “A Salute to the Take in the artwork while Troops and Moms.” At SATURDAY/MAY 5 strolling through studios Lunch 11:00am - 4pm the Ernst Theater, St. Luke’s Barbecue. 11 a.m. Besides slow-cooked North Carolina- and galleries as you enjoy a NVCC Annandale style chopped pork BBQ, the church will be offering grilled lively Mother’s Day Campus, 8333 Little chicken, hot dogs, beans, cole slaw and soft drinks. Proceeds afternoon filled with treats Dinner from 4pm River Turnpike, support church activities and community outreach. St. Luke’s is and sweets, artist Annandale. Order located at 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. demonstrations, and special tickets at: spring activities. At the Mother’s Day Dinner Specials Beginning at 4pm www.fairfaxjubilaires.org Torpedo Factory Art Center, or call Ron at 703-975-7844; tickets also can be purchased at 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565, Filetto di Funghi- beef medallions sauteed with portabella mushroom the door. www.torpedofactory.org. reduced in an creamy marsala wine served with broccolini rabe. Jazzercise Fundraiser. 10 to 11 a.m. Fundraiser where 100 Mother’s Day Tea at Carlyle House. 2 p.m. Tickets are $27/ Lamb Kapama- lamb shank braised slowly in a cinnamon-garlic percent of donations go to the American Cancer Society. At person. Guests will enjoy finger sandwiches, scones with tomato base sauce. Waynewood Elementary Gymnasium, 1205 Waynewood orange marmalade, banana or lemon tea bread, a Mother’s Chicken Limoni- chicken sauteed with artichokes and reduced in a lemony white Blvd., Alexandria. Contact Peg Frydenlund 703- 765-5659 or Day desserts of Petite Fours, Cheesecake with Strawberries wine sauce, served over a bed of angel hair pasta. [email protected]. and Powdered Shortbread Tea Cookies all while sipping Mamma’s Clam Linguine-tender baby clam meat sauteed with sun dried tomatoes, garlic “This Old House.” 10 a.m. Watch episode 2 of “This Old special blend spring teas from Tea & Spice Exchange of and onions in a white wine, butter sauce tossed with fresh House” that was filmed in Alexandria. General contractor Tom Alexandria. At Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., linguine and Parmesan. Silva heads to Alexandria to restore the windows in a home Old Town Alexandria. Contact Carlyle House at 703-549-2997 Shrimp Basilico- jumbo shrimp sauteed with fresh basil, red onions and tossed in built by George Washington. Afterward, plumbing and heating or e-mail: [email protected] expert Richard Trethewey installs a water filter at a kitchen Sunday in the Woods Concert. 4 p.m. Premieres, two a creamy marinara sauce with linguine. sink. Airing on WETA-TV 26 and WETA HD. Debussy works as arranged for orchestra: Diane Overture ** Ask your server about our Specialty Desserts** Garden of Light Reception. 3 to 5 p.m. Help put an end to (world premiere) and Operatic Love Duet from Diane au bois domestic violence by attending the Bethany House reception. (U.S. premiere). Tickets are $25/adults; $20/seniors. At the Tickets are $55/person. At the Holiday Inn and Suites, 625 Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia First Street, Alexandria. Visit www.bhnv.org or call 703-658- Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River 571-312-6690 9500. Turnpike, Annandale. Visit 7601 Fordson Road • Alexandria, VA American Balalaika Symphony Spring Concert. 8 p.m. www.virginiachamberorchestra.org. Tickets are $20/advance; $25/door. Peter Trofimenko and For menu visit www.mammaskitchenva.com The American Balalaika Symphony welcome Spring with How TUESDAY/MAY 15 a Peasant Went to a Fair — An ordinary tale told through Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With The extraordinary music. Travel back in time to a place where the Thrillbillies. At the Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., pace was slow, the pleasures simple, and spring, a time of Alexandria. wonder and delight. With works by Andreyev, Tsygankov, Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. Free. John Shalov, Gorodovskaya, Kachalin and more. Featuring ABS Philip Colletta will present, “Turning Biographical Facts into balalaika soloist Ekaterina Borodulina. At the Rachel M. Real Life Events.” This lecture demonstrates how to turn Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 Beauregard St biographical facts into the real-life experiences they were; how (NVCC Campus), Alexandria. Visit www.nvcc.edu/ to gather together and evaluate evidence about a particular schlesingercenter www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter. event, including its historical context, to “individualize” every BBQ Fundraising Dinner. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10. ancestor in your family tree. At Hollin Hall Senior Center, The Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army Alexandria is Room 112, 1500 Shenandoah Road, in Alexandria. Contact hosting its BBQ Fundraising Dinner. Dinner is sponsored by Phyllis Kelley at 703-660-6969 or RockLands Real Barbeque. Show Military ID at the door and mailto:[email protected] receive a 10% discount. Tickets are available through [email protected]. Auxiliary Members or calling TSA at 703-836-2427. Event is held at The Salvation Army Citadel Corps, 1804 Mt. Vernon WEDNESDAY/MAY 16 Ave., Alexandria. Dark Star Orchestra. Doors open 6 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m. Symposium on Historic Clothing. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Special acoustic show. Continues The Grateful Dead’s Live Historic Pohick Church Docents Guild is sponsoring a Experience. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. “Symposium on Historic Clothing at Historic Pohick Church” Alexandria. Call 800-745-3000. Visit www.birchmere.com. covering the 18th and early 19th centuries. Speakers for this Dragonfiles and Damselflies. 7:30 p.m. Learn about the event are costume historians Mary Doering, Colleen Callahan, arthropod aerialists of the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve — and Newbie Richardson. Tickets are $75 ($65 for students), dragonflies and damselflies like blue dashers, prince which includes lunch and a tour of the church. Deadline for baskettails and eastern amberwings — from a presentation by registration is April 27, and space is limited. For ticket Chris Hobson, Natural Areas Zoologist with Virginia’s Natural information contact Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196 or Heritage Program. Sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh [email protected]. and the National Park Service. At Huntley Meadows Park Folk Trio We’re About 9. Meets at 7 p.m. Trio of Katie Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Call 703- Graybeal, Brian Gundersdorf and Pat Klink. Tickets are $18/ 768-2525. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. general; $15/advance. At St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Square Dancing Lessons. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Singles, couples Riverside Rd., Alexandria. Visit www.FocusMusic.org. Explore and families are welcome. Presented by the Boomerangs Alexandria’s Firefighting History. 1 p.m. Tickets are $6/adults; Square Dance Teaching Council. At the Lincolnia Center, 4710 $4/youth. The walking tour, “Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s North Chambliss St., in Alexandria. Call Nancy at 703-573- Firefighting Past.” As they walk through Old Town, 8378 or email [email protected]. participants will learn about volunteer firefighting in early Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With the band, Alexandria and stop at historic buildings that once served as The Cutaways. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St., fire stations. At Friendship Firehouse, 107 South Alfred St., Alexandria. Old Town Alexandria. Visit www.friendshipfirehouse.net or by calling 703-746-4994. THURSDAY, MAY 17 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason “Pennsylvania Railroad.” 10 a.m. Model Railroad Club University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. presents the story of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the history of With pianist Adam Golka. Britten’s Sinfonia da Requiem, the famous Broadway Limited Passenger Train, the Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand, and Pennsylvania Railroad and World War II, and HO display of Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Free pre-concert discussion for PRR Locomotives and Cars. At Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 ticket holders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Call 703-765-4573. [email protected]. Spring Flower Show. 12 to 3 p.m. Free. At Plymouth Haven Civil War Crimean Oven Lecture. 1 p.m. Admission is $10. Baptist Church, 8532 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Presented Fort Ward Museum will sponsor a lecture on “The Story of by the Garden Club of Waynewood, which is celebrating 50 Alexandria’s Civil War Crimean Ovens and Camp California.” years of gardening, education, service and friendship. The lecture will be presented by Wally Owen, Assistant Consciously Exploring Your Legacy. 10:30 a.m. Free. Bev Director at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road, Hitchins of Alexandria is a professional organizer who will Alexandria. Visit www.fortward.org, or call 703-746-4848. show seniors how to shed light on clutter so they can let go and move on. At The Fountains at Washington House, 5100 MAY 12 AND MAY 13 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-845-5000. “Biblical Girl: Eve’s Big Fat Family Reunion.” Eve’s FRIDAY/MAY 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 23 individualized & personalized Fine Arts attention for your health & well-being We specialize in Acupuncture prenatal, infertility, pain Massage Therapy management, & weight loss Health Consulting Skin Care Mother’s Day Special Yoga Weight Loss May 11-13th Pregnancy & Labor $160 Massage & Facial Combo Pain Management (regular $215) Ear Candling Gift Certificates Available! Bach Flower Consultation 309 S. Washington Street • Alexandria 703.299.0500 HolisticTouchCenter.com

“The Finest Lebanese Cuisine” “Jellybean Unleashed” by Kathy Beynette, Studio 5 Textured porcelain platter by Martin THURSDAY/MAY 10 Karcher of Washington, DC. Raining Cats and Dogs. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Browse open NOW THROUGH MAY 28 studios, interact with artists, and enjoy refreshments. Part of the 2nd Thursday Art Night at the Torpedo Factory. Visit Moody Mud: Gentle to Geometric. A Ceramic Guild www.torpedofactory.org; 703-838-4565 . show that runs at the Scope Gallery, 105 North Union St., Family owned & operated ground floor Studio 19, Alexandria. Call Scope Gallery at Christopher Nitsche (GA), Seamus Liam O’Brien (NY), Mallory Open 7 days a week 703-548-6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/ Sloss (PA), and Alex Waggoner (GA). At the Target Gallery at for Lunch and Dinner scope. The Torpedo Factory, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria. Carryout, Catering Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target. & Delivering Available MAY 3 TO JUNE 3 NOW THROUGH MAY 19 The Biennial Ikebana Show and Tea Ceramics Exhibit. Word Incarnate. The Gallery at Convergence presents “Word 719 King Street Reception is May 31, 6-8 p.m. Some 200 ceramic artists from Incarnate” featuring visionary artist Anita Breitenberg Naylor. Alexandria VA 22314 all corners of the United States and Canada turned out to Come explore as Biblical passages are brought to life and submit various wares associated with the ritual of drinking, rearranged as visual images to provide a focal point for www.thepitahouse.com serving, and presenting tea. Juror John Neely, ceramic artist contemplative thought. Artist’s reception is Saturday, May 19 and current Professor of Art in Ceramics and Assistant from 6 to 8 p.m. At the Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Department Head at Utah State University in Logan, UT, Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Call 703-998-6260. Visit selected 47 pieces created by 33 artists from 19 states and www.convergenceccf.net. Canada. At The Art League, 105 North Union Street, Studio 21, in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria. Visit MAY 3 TO MAY 28 www.theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780. Sculptor Elissa Farrow-Savos. Presents “Conversations With MAY 8 TO JUNE 18 My Mother.” Opening reception is Thursday, May 10, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. At 105 North Union Street, Studio 21, (Located Variations. A photography exhibit featuring new works by Alan in the Torpedo Factory Art Center), Alexandria. Visit Sislen. Opening reception is Sunday, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. www.theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780. At Multiple Exposures Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center #312, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Visit MAY 4 – MAY 13 www.MultipleExposuresGallery.com Student Art Show. Sponsored by T.C. Williams High School Art SUNDAY/MAY 13 Department. Opening reception: Friday, May 4, 7 – 10 p.m. The exhibit will feature the work of 13 members of the Spring Open House. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Take in the fresh National Art Honor Society (NAHS). At Del Ray Artisans artwork while strolling through studios and galleries as you Gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount enjoy a lively Mother’s Day afternoon filled with treats and Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Gallery hours are: Thursday, 12 sweets, artist demonstrations, and special spring activities. At noon to 4 p.m.; Fridays, 12 noon to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Visit Call 703-838-4565, www.torpedofactory.org. www.thedelrayartisans.org NOW THROUGH MAY 13 MAY 10 TO MAY 31 Push Pull Play. Focuses on interactive and toy inspired art. The Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography. juror, Prescott Trudeau, selected 12 artists to be a part of the Reception is May 10 from 6-8 p.m. This exhibit aims to raise exhibition. These artists are from around the country with discussion on iPhoneography, a movement that, some would three from the local DC metro area. The artists include Ellen argue, is transitioning from solely a social media into a fine-art Put Us to Benson (PA), Ashley V. Blalock (CA), Phillip Delacruz (FL), form of its own right. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Marlene Hawe (VA), Ericka Heffernan (NY), Joel Jonientz N. Union Street, Alexandria. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/ The Test (ND), Melanie Kehoss (VA), Caroline McCatty (MD), target. ❦ Selection ❦ Service ❦ Price Every mama loves to eat at Trattoria da Franco. The food is excellent and Franco always serenades them in an Italian way. It is lovely! Mama will never forget it. 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24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Old Town’s most authentic country ‘Movies With French restaurant since 1983 A Mission’ Screenings Explore African Diaspora The Alexandria Black History Museum is continu- Spring Specials ing its partnership with SankofaSpirit to share the “Movies with a Mission” program with Washington, D.C., area audiences this spring. The screenings are Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse held at 4:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month now through Saturday, June 9, at the mu- Frog Legs • Beef Wellington seum, 902 Wythe Street. “Movies with a Mission” are free monthly films Fresh Jumbo Softshell Crabs from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue. Screenings will Cold Salmon Platter be followed by a discussion and gallery walk. Reser- vations are requested, as seating is limited. For more & Cold Soup Trio information or to make a reservation, call 703-746- 4356. The following films will be offered this spring: Old Town May 12 – “Slavery by Another Name” Fresh Shad Roe Slavery by Another Name challenges one of Ameri- SATURDAY/MAY 19 cans’ most cherished assumptions, the belief that sla- Fort Tours. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Soldier-led tours of historic very in this country ended with the Emancipation Fort Ward will be held in honor of Armed Forces Day. The 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 tours will feature museum staff member Kevin Moriarty in Proclamation. The film tells how even as the insti- Union uniform, providing an orientation to the defenses of tution of slavery came to an end in the South in 1865, Washington and a guided tour of historic Fort Ward, one of Smoke-Free Restaurant thousands of African Americans were pulled back into the largest of the forts that guarded the Federal capital www.lerefugealexandria.com during the Civil War. At Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, forced labor with shocking force and brutality. It 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria. Visit was a system in which men, often guilty of no crime www.fortward.org, or call 703-746-4848. at all, were arrested, compelled to work without pay, repeatedly bought and sold, and coerced to do the bidding of masters. Tolerated by both the North and Theater South, forced labor lasted well into the 20th cen- MAY 31 TO JULY 1 tury. (90 minutes) “Home of the Soldier.” Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili; Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili. Show times are June 9 – “Banished: An Wednesdays to Saturdays 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at Investigation into Ethnic 2 p.m.; Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are 445 to $55 with student tickets are $15. At Synetic Theater at Crystal City, Cleansing in Post-Recon- 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. Call 800-494-8497 or struction America” www.synetictheater.org. MAY 8 TO JULY 1 How did three U.S. towns make African Ameri- “Xanadu.” Performances are cans disappear? Marco Williams, award-winning Tuesday through Sunday filmmaker of Two Towns of Jasper, visits some of evenings, with matinees on the whitest counties in the country to confront the Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $63. Call legacy of “banishment” – a wave of racial purging 703-573-SEAT. Student that tore through the South 100 years ago. Will- discount tickets are $30 iams sits down with Ku Klux Klan leaders, white and must be purchased the week of the performance. residents of these all-white communities, as well Signature is also offering as descendants of the banished alike, opening the “$22 for Tuesdays,” wounds of history. Will he help these communi- making available $22 tickets to the first two ties heal? Is reconciliation or any form of repara- public Tuesday tion possible? (89 minutes) performances on May 8 and May 15. Contact the Signature Box Office at Founded in 2002, Atlanta-based SankofaSpirit 703-820-9771 or go to the is dedicated to providing cultural and educational website at www.signature- programs and services that focus on Africa and the theatre.org. At Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. African Diaspora. Through its programs and services, SankofaSpirit encourages people of African APRIL 20 TO MAY 5 descent to reconnect with their great legacy. For “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.” Tickets are $18/adults; $16/military, seniors and students; $14/groups of 10. Show more information, please visit times are Fridays and Saturdays, April 20 to May 5, plus www.sankofaspirit.com. Tuesday, May 1. In addition, there will be matinees on The Alexandria Black History Museum is located Saturday, April 24 and May 5, starting at 2 p.m. Presented by the Port City Playhouse. At the Lab at Convergence, 1819 at 902 Wythe Street in the heart of the Parker- N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Visit Gray Historic District and is open from Tuesday www.portcityplayhouse.org. through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more JUNE 1 TO 17 about the museum and Alexandria’s rich African- “A Little Night Music.” Presented by TAP. Auditions will American heritage, please visit take place in March. The director will cast 14 singing actors www.alexblackhistory.org. (five male, nine female), age ranging 14-70. Singing actors of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition. At the For more information visit Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at the Mead Center for www.AlexBlackHistory.org or call 703-746-4356. American Theater. Visit www.thearlingtonplayers.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 25 Letters

From Page 11 of history, environment, and citizens’ qual- calling the NPS letter an “endorsement” and sense of place and community, and an his- ity of life on Alexandria’s waterfront. There using it to characterize the plan as something toric ambiance. There are historic landmarks Not Quite is no “endorsement” either stated or implied that prominent outside organizations and like Gadsby’s Tavern, and many small busi- An Endorsement to be found — anywhere. individuals are willing to solidly get behind. nesses along King Street and Mt Vernon Av- Looking closely what we find is: It is political promotion at its ripest. enue. There are also places like Hunting Tow- To the Editor: NTHP: “The National Trust respectfully ers in Old Town and the Hamlets in the West The Jan. 20, 2012 letter from the National recommends that the City of Alexandria Mark Mueller End, which still offer rents that are much Park Service (NPS) that discusses the Small should defer adoption of the draft plan and Kathryn Papp more affordable than most apartments. Area Waterfront Plan only states “general text amendment in order to continue the We are gambling that developments at support for the proposed 2011 Plan.” This is planning process and expand its public edu- Potomac Yards, along Beauregard, and on in contrast to what some have labeled an cation efforts to address these substantive Alternative the waterfront will provide enough revenue “endorsement.” In political language there issues and public’s concerns for the future For Mayor in the future to pay for community benefits is a huge gulf between the two. After speak- of the waterfront.” and to mitigate any impacts. There is in fact ing at length with Peter May, author of the Former EPA director: “Plans for the wa- To the Editor: little to justify such conclusions. The only NPS letter, he made it clear that his real con- terfront offer Alexandria the opportunity to Last fall, I had the extraordinary oppor- thing that is clear is that we are facing a cern was not to put an NPS imprimatur on shape the city’s future for decades to come. tunity to travel to the Arctic as a geologist much more uncertain future than we were the Plan, but to state the importance of NPS A hotel complex that blocks residents and and tour guide aboard a ship. There were in 2003 and 2006, when I was elected to property interests. visitors from the waterfront is the wrong many memorable moments, but one stands the City Council as a Democrat. The political hay being made of the NPS way to go. Far better to embrace a vision as out. A few miles off Greenland, we spotted To put Alexandria on a more sustainable “endorsement” is just that — only fodder others cities of an open, accessible water- a polar bear resting on a small iceberg that path, there needs to be a change in leader- for ruminating. Taken together with the let- front for all to enjoy. That would have last- had drifted south from the Arctic Circle. ship at City Hall, beginning with the incum- ter from the National Trust for Historic Pres- ing value.” Sadly, this wild creature faces an uncertain bent mayor who has been on the Council ervation and the letter from former EPA NPS: “In closing, I would like to reiterate future. for the last 18 years. We should be guided Director, Reilly, the most obvious conclusion our general support for the proposed 2011 Alexandria is also at a crossroads. Al- by thoughtful planning and open, transpar- is that great caution should be exercised by Plan.” though the city has added nearly $7 billion ent government that represents citizens, the City in devising a Plan that is respectful In addition the political conceit of NPS to the tax base over the last 10 years, growth rather than simply developers. “endorsement” is further aggravated by the is taking its toll on our quality of life. The So, if you want a city government that fact that this letter is not part of the City’s average residential tax bill almost doubled listens to citizens, and if you feel that our Correction public record on the Jan. 21 vote, where it between 2000 and 2005. City debt has been future is threatened by poorly planned rising rapidly, and we have lost about half Last week’s issue [“Spreading the was waved around gleefully by a certain growth, join me next Sunday, May 6, from of our market-rate affordable rental apart- Wealth”] incorrectly reported the council member. However, the wished for 4-7 p.m. at Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own Res- ments. Population growth has outpaced the amount of a contribution to Demo- NPS “endorsement” quickly went out un- taurant in Old Town to hear what I will do acquisition of new parkland, and we may cratic City Council candidate Donna der Rob Krupicka’s signature on “Eco-City” to ensure that Alexandria remains a livable need to build additional schools. Our streets Fossum from former City Council- letterhead where Mr. Krupicka states: “And place in the years to come. are more congested too. man Mel Bergheim. 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along the way. where I live. Complicating the lat- alternatives to the Metro Station. Obituary Old Town Many Gazette Packet readers est assaults is no one seems quite One is to build on the original that A D0UBLE DOSE OF take the National Road for granted sure whose driving the steam- was approved, one is to build on Willis Glenn DOUBLE TROUBLE? — even as it has taken many shots roller. No clear answer. Potomac Yard itself, one is a no build One problem about the glorious endangering its continued life. Understand this, ‘Towners: option, and the last option, which Wright George Washington Memorial Well, ‘Towners, the frontal assaults There are some in our town who’d is the source of my concern. Willis Glenn Wright, R.Ph, of Parkway is it’s always there. For on the old road are beginning rob the Memorial Parkway if they “This option not only moves the Fairfax, formerly of Alexandria, many Old Towners, the handsome again, it appears, this time from could come up with a legal way. Metro Station closer to the GW died on April 23, 2012. Beloved strip of gentle pavement has been both the north around Potomac But that’s where things get fuzzy. Parkway, which affects the view husband of 10 years to Ruth J. weaving its way for 70-plus years Yard to the southern tip of Old Laws, covenants, agreements and shed, but there are also some very Montllor. Loving father of William through lovely Northern Virginia, Town near the Old Stone Bridge, lots of other high-toned language detrimental and far-reaching side “Addison” Wright (Mala) and Ed- treating us to spectacular vistas just south of the Porto Vecchio are pretty tough to completely ig- effects.” ward H. Wright (Diane). Cher- nore. Start with the northern por- The other part of the double ished grandfather of Ashley Car- tion of the Parkway, nearest to ac- trouble focuses on the southern rie, William “Glenn”, John Savage cess and bump into the construc- approach to Old Town on the Park- “Jay”, and Emma Addison Wright. tion zone where a new metro sta- way and the threat to the view Mr. Wright is also survived by his tion is to be built. Infighting, some shed. This a tough one to decipher. former spouse Patricia Sue (nee said to be vicious, has begun among VDOT is sounding out possible buy- Hurst) Wright. He was prede- jurisdictions all wanting a piece of ers for the enormous buildings it ceased by his brothers Robert E. the action as close as possible. owns on the east side of the Park- and Kenneth L. Wright. Mr. Wright Among those involved, I’m told, way, while a private developer who was the former owner of is at least one Alexandria city coun- owns the buildings on the west side Claremont Drugs in Alexandria. cil member and at least two city of the entry highway is playing his He then became the pharmacist at officials pumping for a decision that cards close as to his plans. the Goodwin House until his re- would accept the construction op- We can all be reasonably sure tirement. tion that would place the metro sta- that some sort of change is immi- A Celebration of his Life was tion closest to the Parkway itself — nent for the view shed. ‘Towners, held on Sunday, April 29, at the the hell with what a decision would we need to keep our eye on this Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main do the Parkway esthetic. one — the southern assault on our Street, Fairfax. My friend Poul Hertel, who fol- important entry to Alexandria. Memorial contributions may be lows this issue (and many others), Your friendly neighborhood re- made to the Save the Children. summed it up the other day: “The porter will try his best to keep you www.savethechildren.org. Flow- City has approved a plan for Metro up to speed on this latest assault ers, gifts and the guest register on the Potomac Yard, and is look- on our National Road. may be found at ing to implement it. As part of the www.everlyfuneralhomes.com. solution, they are looking at several — Bob Feldkamp Anniversary Gathering Author Judith Viorst spoke to an audience of more than 200 at the first anniversary celebration of At Take a walk on the SOUTHSIDE Home in Alexandria (AHA!) last month. Viorst’s remarks, which included readings from several of her published and award-winning poems and books, interpreted life’s lessons in childhood, love, mar- EALTHY NEXT DAY riage, friendship and old age. The event was held at FARSH CARPETS H the Beth El Hebrew Congregation on Seminary & RUGS BACK BLINDS Road. Above: AHA! Board Chair Carol Downs, Viorst 703-535-5544 703-548-5051 (center) and AHA! Board Member Barbara 703-548-8884 Rosenfeld.

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From Page 1 cost $500,000. Another item un- tention is a proposal from Coun- “This isn’t funny,” said Smedberg Now that Alexandria City Pub- center of the debate. That much der discussion would spend cilman Rob Krupicka to increase when some members of the audi- lic Schools has come under criti- was clear Monday night, as coun- $100,000 to implement a new salaries of City Council members. ence began laughing. “Lights are cism in the wake of an auditor’s cil members gathered to begin the employee award and recognition The lame-duck councilman said he not economic development.” report detailing a “dysfunctional final negotiations. One of the program. was in an ideal position to make “Oh, I think they are,” re- environment” at the school items under discussion is an addi- “If we move forward with this, such a suggestion because he sponded Pepper. “This shows that system’s budget office, some of the tional half a million dollars that what we are saying to the taxpay- would not personally benefit, but we are open for a good time.” potential budget additions are would create more pegs on the ers is that they are the lowest pri- members who expect to return aimed at addressing accounting career ladder for city employees ority,” said Councilman Frank next year were reluctant to sign FROM FEE SUBSIDIES for child problems at the administration’s and allow additional promotional Fannon. on to the effort. care to funding for a therapist for headquarters on Beauregard opportunities. “I disagree,” responded Vice “When I made the suggestion, it children with intellectual disabili- Street. Fannon suggested reducing “I’m not comfortable increasing Mayor Kerry Donley. “I think what fell like lead in the ocean,” said ties, many of the potential addi- the transfer to the school system the tax rate across the city to ac- we are saying to the taxpayers is Krupicka, who announced in 2009 tions council members are consid- by $1.2 million. And Krupicka pro- commodate pay raises,” said that they are the most important that he would not be seeking re- ering address $2.5 million worth posed $90,000 for a new full-time Councilwoman Alicia Hughes. thing because we want them to election in 2012. “None of us are of cuts the city manager suggested city employee who would do noth- “And I don’t consider that kicking have services.” doing this for the riches.” to Human Services. When Young ing but scrutinize the school the can down the road.” One by one, the council mem- presented his first proposed bud- system’s budget. Offering city employees a pre- FROM LIBRARY HOURS to bers made their case for a pet get as the new city manager in Feb- “We are not providing the level mium cost sharing program to Meals on Wheels deliveries during project. Councilman Frank Fannon ruary, he acknowledged this was of oversight that we should be pro- help with their dental coverage the weekend, council members are argued unsuccessfully for $38,000 the most difficult part of the providing,” said Krupicka. “It’s a prac- would cost $600,000, and expand- still haggling over the finer points so the city could assume financial cess. tical way for us to get our hands ing the number of career ladders of fiscal year 2013. One issue that responsibility for three parades. “Those were hard decisions to around their budget.” available to city employees would is certain to resonate to attract at- Councilwoman Alicia Hughes lost make,” said Young at the time. In the end, final negotiations her effort to fund Sunday delivery “Human nature is that you really this weekend will shape the final Legal Notices Legal Notices of Meals on Wheels. And Council- don’t want to make reductions contours of a deal. Whether or not woman Del Pepper continued her there because you see the value of council members are willing to sail his sloop “Pimpernel” and many brass victo- longstanding campaign to increase those kinds of programs, but to raise the tax rate again to fund ry plaques attesting to his racing acumen adorn the walls of the Rappahannock River Yacht the number of months trees on have a balanced budget you’ve got those priorities has yet to be de- Club. Tom and Louise often cruised with friends King Street have holiday lights. to create those trade-offs.” termined. on the waterways of the US East Coast as well as European waters

In the early 1990’s the Denegres moved into the Criticism Follows Council Decisions Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Retire- ment Community where they, and their beloved Spaniel dogs, enjoyed their From Page 1 had been about making a zoning determination and remaining years. Tom Denegre left this world enormously grateful for the loving care he and figuring out a way to get money in lieu of taxes, so I Louise received from the dedicated staff at RWC. it with the hard-working people or is it with the was surprised to see that transportation was part of big money?” the letter.” Captain Denegre is survived by his children Captain Thomas Bayne Denegre, Jr., Thomas Bayne Denegre, III, John Baldwin De- Big money is at stake with the Beauregard small- Anger over BRAC-133 isn’t the only thing troubling USN (Ret.), 92, of Irvington, VA, died on April negre and Eleanor Radford Denegre. Surviving 28, 2012. He was born February 20, 1920 in grandchildren are Brooke, Taylor and Alden area plan, which is on the docket for the Planning voters. The controversial waterfront plan continues New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Thomas De- Commission to consider this week. The City Council to be a lightning rod, especially since the Board of Bayne Denegre and Alma Baldwin Denegre. negre. could vote on the plan as early as May 12. That puts Zoning Appeals overturned a determination by Plan- After enlisting in the US Naval Reserve at age On Friday May 4th, at 1 p.m., the funeral 17, Denegre transferred to the US Naval Re- service incumbent members on the hot seat, potentially vot- ning Director Faroll Hamer that neighborhood resi- serve Officer Training Corps at Tulane Universi- will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmar- ing in favor of a plan that would benefit developer dents were not allowed to file a protest petition re- ty. With signs of war building up, he gained an nock, VA, with burial following at Historic Christ officers commission in 1941 and immediately Church, Irvington, VA. The Reverend David JBG. Many West End residents and their supporters quiring a supermajority vote. This week, a group volunteered for the submarine service where he May will officiate. A reception will follow at the say the developer would gain at the expense of low- known as Alexandrians for a Livable City endorsed served for 19 years. He commanded a submar- Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Retire- ine, and later a division of six submarines. ment Community starting at 2:30 p.m. income and Latino residents who live there now. all five Democratic candidates who are on record

During WWII he made ten submarine war pa- Memorial gifts can be made to the Rappahan- “Where are our elected officials that we elected saying they would have voted against the plan, none trols in enemy-controlled waters. He was award- nock Westminster-Canterbury Memory Support into office? This is our tax dollars that are paying of whom are incumbents — Arthur Peabody, Victoria ed the Silver Star Medal and the Presidential Facility Fund, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, Unit Citation for his actions in combat. He held VA 22480. for almost everything here, and we’re treated like Menjivar, Sammie Moshenberg, Allison Silberberg the Submarine Combat Insignia with stars for seven successful war patrols. He also held oth- LEGAL NOTICE stepchildren,” said Gabriel Rojo, executive director and Boyd Walker. er combat area ribbons. Toward the end of the Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of war he had the good fortune to marry Louise the code of the City of Alexandria, the of Tenants and Workers United. “This is an outrage.” “A lot of people who are active Democrats are re- Turberville Radford of Kansas City, MO, who Alexandria Police Department located at 2003 ally upset about the waterfront plan,” said Katy was his life-long companion and greatest sup- Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 is now in porter. possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, FROM THE WATERFRONT to the West End, Cannady, who organized the political action commit- lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other many voters are outraged at recent actions of the tee. “It may not be an issue across the city, but it’s Post war duties included service in the Office of items. All persons having valid claim to the the Chief of Naval Operations, USN Postgradu- property should file a claim to the property with Alexandria City Council. Much of the anger is fo- certainly the top issue in Old Town, just like the ate School, The Industrial College of the Armed reasonable proof of ownership or the items will Forces, Chief Naval Section MAAG Belgium, be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a cused at the two Democratic incumbents and two Beauregard small-area plan is the top issue on the where he received the Army Commendation complete listing go to former Democratic incumbents who will be on the West End.” Medal for his performance representing the US http://alexandriava.gov/police/ and contact the Navy, and command of a deep draft U.S. Navy Police Property Unit at (703) 838-4709. ballot for the June 12 primary — Tim Lovain, Del supply ship. LEGAL NOTICE Pepper, Paul Smedberg and Justin Wilson. They ENDORSEMENTS in the primary show a rising tide Continuing in leadership roles after retiring from The Virginia Department of Historic Resources were all members of the City Council when a deputy of discontent with the direction of leadership in the a 27-year career in the Navy, Denegre entered will hold a Public Information Hearing to discuss the banking industry where he rose to positions the proposed Contrabands and Freedmen Cem- city manager sent a letter to the Department of city, an indication that this year’s primary may be of Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Offi- etery nomination to the state and national regis- Defense endorsing the Mark Center as a potential more closely contested than in recent memory. This cer. He created the Trust Department for the ters, in City of Alexandria, VA. The Public Hear- Chesapeake Bank of Kilmarnock, VA and in this ing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th, location for the Washington Headquarters Service. week, former Councilwoman Joyce Woodson en- capacity he served on the Board of Directors of 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Lloyd the Chesapeake Bank, and Vice Chairman of House, 220 South Washington Street, Alexan- The letter said the city was “comfortable that suffi- dorsed two non-incumbents, passing over the incum- the Board for the Chesapeake Financial Shares dria, VA 22314. Public comment regarding the cient capacity will be created” and that “no addi- bents that she served with when she was a member Holding Company. proposal will be taken at the time of the hearing or can be sent to: Director Kathleen Kilpatrick, tional traffic studies are warranted,” a conclusion of the City Council in favor of supporting new voices. While with that bank, Denegre also led a group VA Department of Historic Resources, 2801 of dedicated citizens to form the Rappahannock Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221. This that has angered many West End residents who fear “Alexandria is at a turning point,” said Woodson in Westminster-Canterbury Continuing Care Re- proposal has been recommended eligible for the traffic gridlock as a result of the new military in- her endorsement of Victoria Menjivar and Sammie tirement Community of Irvington, VA. He Virginia Landmarks and National Register. Pro- served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of posals will be presented to the State Review stallation. Moshenberg. “We can either continue to make our the RWC facility for fifteen years, and then Board and the Historic Resources Board on served as Chairman Emeritus. June 21, 2012 in Richmond, VA. For a copy of “I didn’t see that letter until after it was sent,” said city livable and affordable for only the wealthy or we the proposal and/or a boundary map, contact former Councilman Justin Wilson when asked about can build an Alexandria where all our residents have For over 20 years the Denegres lived in their Marc Wagner, VA Department of Historic historic house “Pop Castle” on the Rappahan- Resources, 804-482-6099 or the letter in January. “Our decision up to that point the opportunity to work, live and raise families.” nock River near White Stone, VA. Tom loved to [email protected] .

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SSSAS Boys’ Lax Blows Out Episcopal Photo by

t has been said records can be

thrown out when rivals play one Louise Krafft Ianother. On April 27, the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ lacrosse team might have disregarded Episcopal’s record, but it didn’t forget

the Maroon’s three-game win streak /Gazette Packet

between the Alexandria programs. Photo by The Saints led 8-0 at halftime and cruised to a 12-1 victory at Episcopal

High School. Seth Miller led the Saints Louise Krafft with four goals while Brent Armstrong added three. “We really wanted it because they’ve T.C. Williams junior Kate beaten us the past three times we’ve Whitmire committed on April 23

played them,” Armstrong said, “… and /Gazette Packet to play volleyball at James Madi- a lot of us know these guys, a lot of us son University. are friends. It’s a fun rivalry. There are no ill intentions.” Armstrong scored back-to-back goals in the third quarter to extend the TC’s Whitmire Saints’ advantage to 11-0. “He’s a great person, he’s a great The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ lacrosse team beat Episcopal, 12-1, Commits To leader on our team, he’s got as good on April 27. a work ethic as anybody on our team, and yet he’s the best player, as He doesn’t take shortcuts.” ended the regular season with a 9-6 loss Play Volleyball well,” SSSAS head coach Andy Taibl The Saints (12-5) followed the victory to Landon. said. “He doesn’t take breaks, he with an 11-7 loss to Potomac School and a The IAC quarterfinals are scheduled for doesn’t look for other people to do the 7-6 loss to Bullis to conclude the regular Saturday, May 5. At JMU little things. The success that he has, season. Episcopal (11-7) bounced back with it’s all deserved because he earns it. a 9-6 win against St. Christopher’s, but — Jon Roetman ate Whitmire got off the phone with the James Madison KUniversity volleyball coaching staff on April 23 and started to dance. The T.C. Williams junior had determined where she was going to TC Rowers Claim 3 Victories college and it was time to celebrate a weight lifted off her shoulders. Whitmire, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, Latest success occurs in the Charlie Butt Regatta. committed to play at JMU, a Division I program in the Colonial Athletic Associa- tion, for head coach Lauren Steinbrecher. he T.C. Williams crew team traveled A first-team all-Patriot District selection in Tto Georgetown this past Saturday, 2011, Whitmire had considered Miami of April 28 to compete in the Charlie Ohio and the University of Virginia before Butt Regatta, a race that started on the deciding on JMU, where she will receive a Potomac just above the Key Bridge and full scholarship. ended in the shadow of the Kennedy Cen- “There were a lot of things that went ter just down the river. into it,” Whitmire said of her decision. The Titan rowers didn’t have much time “It’s two hours away from home, it has a to reflect on the sights and scenery, though. really strong volleyball program … [and] They were busy taking on some of the fast- a lot of people from T.C. go there. It just est boats in the Washington region, com- felt right when you put everything peting in a series of 1500-meter races that together.” saw T.C. Williams cross the finish line in first Whitmire said she is relieved to know place three times on the day. where she’s going to college. Leading the way for T.C. once again were “I danced around the house for an hour the girls’ freshman 8, who brought home a Photo submitted after,” she said. “It felt so good to know victory for the second week in a row and where I was going. … I don’t have to deal the third time this season. The freshmen with the stress of applying to colleges. All finished with a time of 5:26.3, which was I have to focus on are my grades and nearly four seconds faster than runner-up volleyball.” National Cathedral. Members of the T.C. Whitmire plays club volleyball for girls’ freshman 8 include: coxswain Kathrina Virginia Elite and once again figures to be Policarpio and rowers Maeve Bradley, Kyra The T.C. Williams boys’ lightweight 8 — a boat which has gotten faster T.C. Williams’ main offensive threat for McClary, Margaret McVeigh, Mary Embrey, each week that it has raced this season — came in first at the Charlie the 2013 season. Her brother, Jay, is a Maura Nakahata, Taylor Sanders, Rachael Butt Regatta in Georgetown on April 28. Members of the lightweight 8, 2011 T.C. Williams graduate and an Vannatta and Zoe Gildersleeve. shown here by their boat after their victory, include (from left): cox- offensive lineman on the University of Also bringing home victories for T.C. Wil swain Brian Comey and rowers Cody Brooks, David Salmons, Chris Virginia football team. Porter, Ethan Vannatta, Sam Zickar, Constantine Ivanis, Mitchell See Regatta, Page 34 Youmans and Chris Kidd. — Jon Roetman www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 31 To have a notice listed, e-mail HYPERLINK Bulletin Board mailto:[email protected] [email protected]. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions.

THURSDAY/MAY 3 MONDAY/MAY 7 draft Public Art Policy at Democrats for a Better Children and Trauma. 6:30 to 9 p.m. www.alexandriava.gov/arts. Alexandria. 9 a.m. Democrats for a Free. Featuring guest speaker Individuals may send written Better Alexandria will announce its Margaret Dowell who will discuss the comments by May 18 to the endorsement of candidates in the connection between trauma and Department of Recreation, Parks and June 12 primary election. At Royal behavior. At The Lyceum, 201 S. Cultural Activities, Attention: Alisa Restaurant, 734 N. St. Asaph St., Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703- Carrel, Deputy Director/Office of the Alexandria. Contact Jack Sullivan at 746-3579 or email Arts, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, 703-370-3039. [email protected]. VA 22314. TUESDAY/MAY 15 JUNE 25 TO JULY 6 FRIDAY/MAY 4 Public Hearing on Proposed Exploring Aesop’s Fables. For ages Business Philanthropy Summit. Public Art Policy. The Alexandria 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13. Children will 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Featuring Thomas Commission for the Arts will host learn to use their whole body to J. Raffa as the featured speaker. At session at 7 p.m. at the Durant Arts transform into animals and elements. the First Baptist Church of Center, 1605 Cameron St., At George Washington Masonic Alexandria, 2932 King St., Alexandria. The regular meeting of Memorial Theater, 101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria. Visit the Arts Commission will follow. Visit www.aticc.org/home/summer- www.fbcalexandria.org. Individuals unable to attend can view production-camp-registration-form.

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NOVA SPECIALTY ACCESS, a project of Alexandria resident Marie Markey volunteers her the Northern Virginia Health Services Coa- time to low-income, uninsured patients at the 50-65% Off lition is looking for more volunteers like Arlington Free Clinic. Local safety-net clinics are Markey to provide medical services to low- looking for volunteers, particularly specialty care Pottery income, uninsured patients from local doctors and nurses. “safety-net” clinics. The project matches Washington Area’s Biggest Selection patients with local medical specialists who volun- health screenings they need,” said Sterling resident teer their services. Karen Rudat, nurse manager for Fairfax Community The coalition has reserved several days in May and Health Care Network. Shredded Hardwood Mulch June for medical professionals, such as specialty care Project officials say their most urgent shortage is doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners, to volun- of physicians: “Our greatest volunteer needs are for 3 cu. Ft. bags teer at Head to Toe Specialty Clinics. The clinics will audiologists, podiatrists and ophthalmologists,” said give patients enrolled at area safety-net clinics an Ulrich. “If there are other specialists that come for- opportunity to receive specialty health care services, ward, we would add other services as well. The pro- Only $3.49 Pickup only including diabetic eye screening, foot care, diabetic gram is ongoing and we’re hoping to generate inter- nutrition counseling and audiology testing. est even if it is not on these specific dates.” “The event is … an important initiative where com- Health care professionals must hold a Virginia li- munity members have the opportunity to get the cense and volunteer in an area that is consistent with their licensure. Volunteers Needed VOLUNTEERS ARE CRITICAL to the mission of FREEFREE ESTIMATESESTIMATES “Head to Toe” Specialty Clinic for low income, uninsured patients. the clinics. ❖ Saturday, May 19 : Loudoun Free Clinic, 224-B “We work with a fantastic group of volunteer phy- Landscapes,Landscapes, Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, Cornwall St, Leesburg sicians, mostly specialists. We are so grateful for their ❖ Saturday, June 2: Community Health Care Network, generosity as they give their time and talent to in- Bailey’s Crossroads — 6196 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church WallsWalls && PaverPaver DrivewaysDriveways ❖ Saturday , June 30: Prince William Area Free Clinic, crease the quality and access to care,” said Dr. Jean St. Margaret’s Clinic, (also for patients of the Family Health Glossa, medical director, Community Health Care Connection) 13900 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge Network of Fairfax County and Molina Healthcare Visit Our www.cravensnursery.com Two volunteer shifts: 8:30 a.m. - noon and 11 a.m. - New Website 2:30 p.m. “Without them, I don’t know how some of our most Volunteers needed to fill the following slots: vulnerable patients would be able to get the specialty Find Us on ❖ Registration Volunteers care they need when they need it the most.” ❖ Translators Services and availability vary from clinic to clinic. 9023 Arlington Blvd., ❖ Audiologists ❖ Nursing Volunteers To be eligible for service at the safety-net clinics, Fairfax, Virginia ❖ Podiatrists patients must be adults who have a household in- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. ❖ Ophthalmologist/Optometrists come of 200 percent or less than the federal poverty 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Volunteers must be 16 years or older. For medical level and no health insurance. Ulrich suggested that professional roles, volunteers will need a valid Virginia 703-573-5025 license. On-site orientation provided. To volunteer, email those interested in the services visit http:// [email protected] or call 571- 235-3577 novaclinics.org to find a clinic that is right for them. Open 7 days a week www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 3-9, 2012 ❖ 33 Sports

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