Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXV, No. 13 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper April 2, 2009 Facing Down Frustrated Parents Spring School Board candidates Or Fall? respond to questions Three candidates about special education. support keeping By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet the May election;
s an 8-year-old child, School Photo by two incumbents Board member Charles Wil- son had a problem paying at are undecided.
A Michael Lee Pope tention. His mind wandered, By Michael Lee Pope and he couldn’t stayed focused on what his teachers were trying to tell him. So Gazette Packet his school moved him into what Wil- son said was then hortly after the May 2006 known as “the re- Selection for City Council and School Board, Councilman “I didn’t hear tarded class.” But /Gazette Packet one of his teachers Rob Krupicka wrote a letter to the a single new recognized that editor of the Alexandria Gazette idea from Wilson just Packet calling for an end to the needed more di- springtime ritual. Citing the 20 any of the rection and took percent turnout, Krupicka him out of the launched a campaign to move the Candidates for School Board appeared at a forum this week on special- class, clearing the May elections to the more popu- candidates.” education issues. From left to right: Bill Campbell, Mimi Carter, Sheryl way for his career lar November ballot. Even in years — Paul Wilson, Gorsuch, Helen Morris, Scott Newsham, Yvonne Folkerts, Arthur Peabody, in the Army and without presidential elections, Ronnie Campbell and Charles Wilson. member of the eventually a seat November elections bring out Special Education in District C on the “The system is clogged because we have too tistic children increase 92 percent in Alexan- more voters — 46 percent in 2005, Advisory Committe Alexandria School many students competing for resources.” dria over the last six years. School officials 59 percent in 2006 and 29 percent Board. The debate about special education comes are now trying to demonstrate to their state in 2007. “We have too many kids in special at a critical time for Alexandria City Public counterparts in Richmond that the system is “I wouldn’t support presidential education that don’t need to be there,” Schools. Last year, an audit by state officials addressing those areas deemed out of com- or congressional overlap as those said Wilson, who is running for reelec- concluded that Alexandria schools are not pliance as eight incumbent School Board races would overwhelm local is- tion, during a candidates’ forum about meeting the needs of its special-needs popu- members face voters on the campaign trail. sues,” said Krupicka. “But the ar- special-education issues this week. lation — which has seen the number of au- See Facing Parents, Page 24 gument that fall voters are some See Local Focus, Page 4 King Street Still Looking for Right Mix of Retailers businesses in Alexandria,” she national retailers joining them on Retail study points to needed changes in Old Town. said. Alexandria’s main street. “Bigger By Aleksandra Kulczuga flashed a picture of a private jet last year to identify areas for im- is not always bad,” Gibbs reas- The Gazette Packet during his presentation. provement, found that King Street THE CHALLENGE is to identify sured the audience. He added that Gibbs runs Gibbs Planning business is being artificially sup- the elusive mix of national chain big box retailers are increasingly rban planning consultant Group, and is an expert in urban pressed by a confluence of correct- outlets and independent shops adapting their designs to fit into UBob Gibbs explained ex- retail who specializes in redevel- able non-market factors. Gibbs that provides the optimal synergy historic small-town communities. actly how special Alexan- opment and revitalization efforts described that what makes Old for the local community. “There is a strong positive relation- dria is to a packed roomful of lo- in small downtowns and historic Town unique is that its problem is Many independent businesses ship between an anchor and inde cal business owners at the Lyceum districts. He was hired nine a result of supply, not demand, and feel threatened at the prospect of See Right Mix, Page 4
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The King Street Retail good place to be, but we are con- Postage U.S. in the world,” he declared as he study, commissioned by the city stantly trying to better serve the STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Legend Returns Non-profits Learn Together Skeeter Swift will Leadership Exchange hosts social event where make a number non-profits gather and exchange information. of appearances in Alexandria By Emma Gonzalez there was also a table dedicated The Gazette Packet to flyers, cards and contact infor- next month. mation of all the different non- crowd of non-profit rep- profits that attended that night. resentatives gathered Many took advantage and created By Michael Lee Pope AWednesday, March 18, their own packets from all of the Gazette Packet to share information information provided. and find extra help during these Jennifer Styles, a volunteer from native of Alexandria, economic times. Hosted by Alex- Volunteer Alexandria, explained to AHarley “Skeeter” Swift andria Community Trust (ACT), various people the purpose of her was a star basketball Legendary basketball the Alexandria Board Leadership organization. “We’re on the coor- player at George Washington player Skeeter Swift will Exchange sought to connect the dinating committee on ABLE and High School, where he gradu- return to Alexandria for different non-profit organizations I feel like it’s a great opportunity ated in 1965. After that he at- several public in the city. for non-profit organizations to col- tended college at East Tennes- appearances. Jonelle Wallmeyer, ACT execu- laborate with the resources offered see State University, where he tive director, introduced herself to them,” Styles said. played in the Sweet Sixteen in use them. The name of the and the thinking behind the social The event’s purpose was, as 1968. He was later drafted by game is to get your college edu- event, “We have a true backbone Wallmeyer mentioned, to bring the New Orleans Buccaneers in cation. There are too many here. We have had recessions, but the community of Alexandria the American Basketball Asso- young people who are out- we’re here to strengthen. To offer Elizabeth Jones closer. ciation, then by the Milwaukee standing athletes who can play up more opportunities for non Valderrama, Director of Representative of Friends of Bucks in the National Basket- the game but they don’t have a profit organizations that may need Marketing and Special Guest House, Sharon McMichael, ball Association. He now lives job or they are on welfare. that extra help.” She added, “We Projects of OAR. attended the event because of the in Kingsport, Tenn. He will re- When I was playing pro basket- have to be more engaged and in- importance of recruiting volun- turn to Alexandria, when he ball, I was quite active in speak- volved in the community. We can “We are a bit new to the Alexan- teers and giving back to the com- will speak to a group of children ing at basketball camps all over. connect.” dria area so what better way to munity. “All of our organization’s at the Charles Houston Recre- They would listen to me be- Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, an connect with others that want to volunteers are vital. We really have ation Center on April 7; the Op- cause I was honest with them. Alexandria resident and director give to the community?” no money so we have to rely timists at the Belle Haven At the end of four years of bas- of marketing and special projects Valderrama said, “We are always heavily on volunteers. I at least County Club on April 8; and in- ketball in college, you should be for Offender Aid and Restoration looking for recruits and ways of hope it gets people thinking about mates at the Alexandria jail on able to graduate and walk into (OAR), was at the event in hopes connecting with others. It’s about volunteering,” McMichael said. April 9. a place of business and get an of recruiting volunteers and to partnering a getting together as a “Everybody can be involved, it interview or know somebody learn about other non-profits whole.” She added, “We need to does not necessarily have to be a Why are you returning to who can get you in the door. It’s around the area. OAR is a group give back to the community. As an large investment. Many people Alexandria now? vitally important that you get dedicated to helping those incar- Alexandria resident, It’s always think that volunteering comes I come back to Alexandria pe- your college degree. That’s the cerated and ex-offenders to find good to see the community come with a huge responsibility. But in riodically, a lot of times its for name of the game. communities, re-entry in profes- together and succeed.” fact, even the littlest efforts are the George Washington alumni sions and to become responsible helpful. Every effort is needed and association. Since last year, I’ve What message do you citizens. AMONG THE TABLES of food, welcome,” she said. been coming back more often have for the Optimists at because I’ve been working on a Belle Haven County Club? book to tell my story. I’ve been Most of those guys there went working with Harry Covert to to school with me, so that’s A Clearing in the Distance put the book together that’s more like homecoming and tell- basically a biography. It’s a tell- ing war stories. How many kids all. If you do a biography, you’d do you have, and that sort of Chuck Hamel says goodbye better tell it all, right? thing. These are people who knew me when UI loved in Al- to Alexandria and his Photo by Will the book have any exandria. There are many of beloved Founders Park. surprises? these people who I probably No. I made first team all met- haven’t seen in a long time. Louise KrafftLouise ropolitan, in every newspaper By Michael Lee Pope from the Washington Metro- You’re also speaking at Gazette Packet politan area — everything from the jail. How does that the Washington Star to the Al- work? ith its sweeping view of the Potomac River exandria Gazette. The George There are going to be more Wand its rolling landscape, Founders Park /Gazette Washington High School bas- than 200 inmates, and that in- is the undisputed star of the Alexandria ketball team was covered exten- cludes both male and female waterfront. Yet the area was once an industrial eye- sively by the Gazette, and we inmates in addition to the sore — abandoned land that was being eyed by de- drew sellout crowds Jack guards and everybody else. The velopers and soccer players. Enter Chuck Hamel, Chuck and Kathy Hamel. Tulloch Memorial Gymnasium. reason I don’t have a problem veteran bureaucratic warrior who knew how to co- I held every record there was speaking at the jail is because I ordinate resources for maximum effectiveness. Along life. in that gym. come from the streets. I’ve been with other neighborhood activists, Hamel helped “For me, Chuck and Kathy are the official greeters in a gang, and I’ve stolen. I create what is now known as Founders Park and the of Alexandria,” said neighbor Judy Hildebrand. “They What do plan on saying drank and smoked cigarettes Founders Park Community Association. chat up anybody that walks by their house.” to the kids at Charles when I was 12 years old. So I Now, after 34 years of living in Old Town, Hamel The story of how a stretch of abandoned indus- Houston? was no saint. I could never re- and his wife are moving to Seattle to be near rela- trial property along the waterfront became Founders I’m going to tell them to use pay Alexandria for what it was tives. Longtime friends gathered last weekend to Park begins in the late 1970s, when changing dy basketball, don’t let basketball done for me through sports. celebrate the couple’s decades of commitment to civic See Hamel, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 3 On the Campaign Trail Politics Plunkee the Elephant Facing a powerful Democratic ticket that includes five incum- bents and a former mayor, the Alexandria City Republican Party has embraced a new tactic — plunking. Also known as “bullet voting,” it’s a way of maximizing influence in the voting totals by minimizing the number of votes that are cast. They’ve even adopted a new mascot to publicize effort: Plunkee the El- ephant. “Alexandria Republicans and Plunkee the Elephant want you to vote for three outstanding candidates in the May 5 City Council election — Republican candidates Phil Cefaratti, Frank Frank Fannon Tim Lovain Del Pepper Fannon and independent candidate Alicia Hughes (a federal Phil Cefaratti Paul Smedberg employee who belongs to our local Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club),” proclaims a flier now in circulation. Local Focus Vs. Local Turnout Republican chairman Chris Marston explained that plunk- ing is a “time-tested” political strategy that has been used by op- From Page 1 into a ballot that could also include races for gover- position and minority parties in at-large elections. Because the how different doesn’t square with the facts.” nor, attorney general, House of Delegates and vari- City Council is essentially a popularity contest in which the six Yet a handful of the candidates that will be on the ous amendments would be a mistake. Some make candidates with the most votes end up winning, Republicans will ballot in May have argued against the change be- the case that a lower turnout could benefit the city. be able to concentrate their efforts without contributing to a Demo- cause they think a November ballot could drown out “Disassociating from the November elections pro- cratic victory. Marston said that Republicans might have consid- the traditional civic debate that happens every third vides a time and place for local issues to be addressed ered adding independent candidate Rich Williamson to the spring — one that is timed to take place the week singularly and more directly,” said Republican candi- Plunkee bandwagon if they had time to vet him beforehand. after City Council members take a final vote on the date Phil Cefaratti. “I work under the assumption that “To be honest, we developed this plan before we knew Rich tax rate. Vice Mayor Del Pepper, a Democratic in- when taken as a group, voters who take the time to was running,” said Marston. cumbent who is running for a ninth term on City come out in May are showing a greater interest in Council, said she was concerned local issues would local politics than and are more well-informed on Five Endorsements, Six Seats get lost in the shuffle. Because the $60,000 expen- local issues than the group of voters heading to the diture is only needed once every three years, she polls in November, whose primary concerns might When the Alexandria Police Benevolent Association announced said the cost was worth it in the long run because of be statewide or federal elections.” its list of endorsements late last month, each of the Democratic the engagement it fosters in people who choose to On the other side of the issue are both indepen- candidates received support from the organization except one: participate. dent candidates. Alicia Hughes Vice Mayor Del Pepper. According to association president “Usually, there are a number favors moving city elections as Michael Kochis, his organization screening process was de- of council candidates and “I just haven’t heard a a cost-effective way of increas- signed to determine the level of support among the candidates School Board candidates run- ing participation and encourag- for raising salaries of police officers. The panel that issued en- ning, and it’s difficult as it is for compelling argument to ing a higher turnout. Rich dorsements was impressed by Mayor Bill Euille and all the other voters to get to know each of Williamson said May elections Democratic candidates, but Pepper didn’t make the cut. them,” said Pepper. “May elec- move the city elections prevent people from participat- “We are the lowest paid police department in Northern Vir- tions allow the focus to be en- ing in their own government. ginia,” said Kochis. “All of the other Democratic candidates had a tirely on local issues.” to November yet.” “Keeping the strange calen- plan for how to fix that except Del.” — Councilman Paul Smedberg dar of elections is merely an- And the Republicans? ASIDE FROM PEPPER, most other tool of incumbents to “They talk about supporting public-safety,” said Kochis. “But of the Democrats are united in favor of moving the keep opposition away by hiding the election in plain when it comes down to offering competitive pay, they weren’t elections from May to November. Those in favor of sight with poor marketing and only involving die- sympathetic at all.” jettisoning the springtime campaign for City Coun- hard political special interests or political operatives cil and School Board frame the debate in terms of in both the primaries and city elections,” said Candidate Drops Out money and participation. Councilman Justin Wilson, Williamson. “When only 1,000 voters of a city of who became a member of the City Council in a spe- 140,000 participate in one party’s primary, which has The School Board election has become a fait accompli for six cial election that had 12 percent participation, said consistently, in a machine-like fashion, become an incumbent members who are now running without opposition in moving the election to November would include automatic seat on the City Council, you know the two of the three districts. On Tuesday, District B candidate Janice more people in the process. system is broken.” Howard informed the city’s registrar that she has decided to “The folks who turn out in May are primarily from withdraw her name from consideration. When reached by tele- the East End, primarily homeowners and are not TWO INCUMBENT members of City Council remain phone to explain her decision, Howard indicated “personal rea- representative of the diversity of the city,” said Wil- undecided on the issue, explaining that they can sym- sons” were behind the move although she declined to elaborate. son. “May elections are an anachronism, and it’s long pathize with both sides. Councilman Tim Lovain, a “Her name will still appear on the ballot because we don’t have since time we relegate them to history.” Democratic incumbent who is running for a second time to remove it,” said Registrar Tom Parkins. “Absentee bal- The Alexandria City Republican Committee op- term, was asked about the issue during a candidates’ loting starts next week, so that doesn’t give us any time to change posed the idea when it was considered last year, and forum last week. In answering the question, Lovain the names.” both Republican candidates have come out against explained that he essentially agrees with both sides Howard’s decision to withdraw from the race leaves District B the plan. Frank Fannon, whose great-grandfather of the debate. incumbents Yvonne Folkerts, Arthur Peabody and Marc was elected to the Alexandria City Council during a “I am leaning toward November because of the cost Williams without opposition. They will join District C incum- springtime election in the early 20th century, said savings and the fact that we usually seem to have as bents Ronnie Campbell, Blanche Maness and Charles the idea that local elections should be mixed with much other politics going on in the springtime as we Wilson in running unopposed for another term on the Alexan- other campaigns is a threat to tradition and an invi- do in the fall,” Lovain explained after the debate. “But dria School Board. tation to increased party dominance. I remain concerned about the disruption of revers- That leaves District A, which represents the eastern part of the “If we move the election to November, voters will ing a longstanding tradition.” city, as the only competitive race. Although incumbent member tend to vote straight party line in accordance with Councilman Paul Smedberg, an incumbent seek- Eileen Cassidy Rivera decided against running for a second the presidential candidates,” said Fannon. “The ing a third term, is also undecided on the issue. Al- term, Sheryl Gorsuch and Scott Newsham are both cam- people who are truly interested in city government though the issue has been heavily debated since paigning for a second term on the Alexandria School Board. Join- will come out for a May election.” Krupicka first raised the idea of moving the election ing the two incumbents are three new candidates: Bill Campbell, in 2006, Smedberg said he would need to hear an Mimi Carterand Helen Morris. ALTHOUGH SUPPORTERS of May elections ad- “overwhelming case” to get rid of the intense focus Of those five candidates, the three with the most number of mit that turnout is lower when compared to Novem- on local issues created by the springtime election. votes will represent District A. ber, they say that having a distinct time that is sepa- “I just haven’t heard a compelling argument to move — Michael Lee Pope rated from other campaigns benefits the public dis- the city elections to November yet,” said Smedberg. course. They argue that mixing nine School Board “Just because people are tired of having frequent elec- seats, six City Council positions and a mayoral race tions, that’s not a good reason in my opinion.”
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SUCH WERE the circumstances behind the creation of Founders Park Community Association, a nonprofit organization created to advocate for the creation of a new public space. Hamel worked with attorney Bruce Clubb, psychiatrist David Charney and Potomac his- torian Fred Tilp to create the park. Each of the founders had his own area of expertise, and Hamel was dispatched to City Hall to use his background in legislative affairs to lobby for the project. “Once he gets an idea in his head, he’s like a guided missile,” said neighbor Linda Couture. “When there’s a barrier, he’ll find a way to get around it.” A native of Watertown, Conn., Chuck Hamel came to Washington to study foreign service at Georgetown University before tak- ing a position as chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Thomas Dodd (D- Conn.). It was during this period he met his future wife, a native of Maryville, Wash., who was then secretary for U.S. Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson (D-Wash.). He would eventually leave Capitol Hill to become vice president of Universal Shipping before launch- ing his own company a few years later. The couple was married in 1977. “Chuck and Kathy have been like a beacon,” said neighbor Valerie Ianieri. “They have really created a sense of community in Founders Park, and they will be greatly missed.” After fending off developers who were interested in constructing a high-rise on the land, the Hamels had to fight back the soccer-field enthusiasts. Then they helped co- ordinate a landscape architect from George Washington Univer- sity to create a distinctive design for the park. When the Hamels found out that City Manager Jim See Hamel, Page 20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 5 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet
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Michael Lee Pope, First Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 Place, Government [email protected] The awards, including 17 first place awards, Writing were announced at the annual Virginia Press ❖ Michael Lee Pope, First Andrea Smith Place, In-depth or Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 Association editorial conference in Norfolk on [email protected] Saturday, March 21. Connection writers won Investigative Reporting ❖ Michael Lee Pope, First Barbara Parkinson in categories including investigative reporting, Place, Health, Science Michael Lee Pope Mark Giannotto Louise Krafft Employment Advertising government writing, education, health, science and Environmental 703-917-6418 and environmental writing, public safety writ- Writing Packet Feature Photo [email protected] ❖ Michael Lee Pope, First ❖ Louise Krafft, First Place, Pictorial ❖ Louise Krafft, Second Place, ing, features, sports, business and financial Place, Education Photo Personality or Portrait Photo Publisher writing, and editorial writing. Our papers also Writing ❖ Louise Krafft, First Place, Picture ❖ Louise Krafft, Third Place, General Jerry Vernon ❖ Mark Giannotto, First Story/Essay News Photo Editor & Publisher won multiple awards for lifestyle/entertain- Place, Sports Writing ❖ ❖ Julia O’Donoghue, First Place, Kenneth Lourie, Third Place, Mary Kimm ment pages, page design, and photography. Portfolio Mount Vernon Gazette, In-depth Column Writing The Alexandria Gazette Packet garnered 16 ❖ Rebecca Halik, Greg or Investigative Reporting ❖ Chuck Hagee, Third Place, Feature Editor in Chief ❖ Steven Mauren Virginia Press Awards, including eight first Wyshynski, Louise Michael Lee Pope, Second Place, Writing Portfolio Krafft, Michael Lee Public Safety Writing ❖ Rebecca Halik, Louise Krafft, Greg Photography: place awards in the 2008 Editorial contest. The Pope, Mary Anne ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Second Place, Wyshynski, Mary Anne Weber, Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer Art/Design: awards were announced at the annual Virginia Weber, Chuck Hagee; Feature series or continuing story Chuck Hagee, Michael Lee Pope, First Place, Lifestyle/ ❖ Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Louise Krafft, Second Place, Third Place, Lifestyle/ Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Press Association editorial conference in Nor- Entertainment pages, General News Photo Entertainment pages, Mount John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp folk on Saturday, March 21. ❖ Alexandria Gazette Louise Krafft, Second Place, Vernon Gazette Production Manager: Michael Lee Pope won eight awards, includ- Jean Card nacity in his craft at public service writing.” investigative reporting for her three part se- ing five first place awards in government writ- Editor Emeritus: ing, in-depth or investigative reporting, health, Mark Giannotto won two first place awards, ries on different categories of voters, which Mary Anne Weber science and environmental writing and edu- one in the Alexandria Gazette and one in the Ar- appeared in the Mount Vernon Gazette. She lington Connection for sports writing portfolio. also won first place for government writing. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 cation writing. Circulation Manager: In awarding one of Pope’s first place awards, The Alexandria Gazette Packet’s entertain- Connection photographer Robbie Hammer Ann Oliver the judges commented: “You are clearly the ment pages won first place, with judges com- won eight awards while Louise Krafft won nine CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, class of this division. … Nice variety, good com- menting: “The Alexandria Gazette Packet’s Arts awards in all. L.L.C. mand of the language and attention to detail.” and Entertainment section is delightful. Com- Mirza Kurspahic won first place for general Peter Labovitz President/CEO On Pope’s coverage of the ethanol transfer pact and easy to navigate.” news writing for his coverage of immigration Julia O’Donoghue won first place in depth/ issues in Herndon. Mary Kimm station issue: “This reporter demonstrates te- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-917-6416 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Jerry Vernon in favor of working with the Board of Equal- the Board, allowing issues to be resolved be- Publisher/Executive Vice President Committed 703-917-6404 ization.” Each year, our staff works with prop- fore reaching the Board of Equalization. Dur- [email protected] To Fairness erty owners on their individual Requests for ing a Review, the matter often is settled to the Wesley DeBrosse Review of Real Estate Assessments. The Review, satisfaction of the property owner. In instances Controller To the Editor: different from the initial mass appraisal, allows when this does not occur, the additional study Debbie Funk In response to the letter by Micheline Eyraud National Sales, 703-518-4631 us to study the issues raised by a property given to a property’s assessment is helpful to [email protected] (“Examine That Assessment,” published March owner, as well as other property data and prop- the appellant and to the City in presenting their 26, 2009) about the actions and procedures of John Lovaas erty characteristics that we rely on to deter- opinions before the Board of Equalization. Special Assistant for Operations the City of Alexandria’s Department of Real mine a property’s fair market value. The assessment process is mandated by the A Connection Newspaper Estate Assessments, I would like to address Ms. The Board of Equalization advises property Code of Virginia and we adhere to the require- Eyraud’s advice for City property owners to owners to take advantage of the Review of ments for providing fair and equitable assess “bypass the Office of Tax Assessment altogether Assessment process before filing an Appeal to See Letters, Page 7 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters
From Page 6 Our city is facing extraordinary pressures and chal- ments to all 44,000 property owners in the City. lenges, and we need experienced, competent lead- Tax bills have two components: the first is the as- ership to help us weather the storm and continue sessed value of the property; the second, the tax rate moving Alexandria forward. Del exemplifies the hard set by City Council. work, know-how, and experience we need on city I would like to affirm Ms. Eyraud’s excellent ad- council. vice to property owners — review your assessment As co-chair of the Mirant Monitoring Group, Del and property information. Each property is assessed has been an outspoken leader in pushing to clean up annually, and I encourage all property owners to take and/or close down the Mirant power plant. During advantage of the Review and Appeal processes if they this term, the city reached a landmark agreement believe there is an error in their assessment. Our with Mirant to clean up its operations. Although ul- department will continue to strive to maintain accu- timately the Mirant plant should be closed, the agree- rate assessments for all property owners. ment is a significant accomplishment, and will im- The property owners of Alexandria are our cus- prove air quality in Old Town and the whole city. tomers, and the Department of Real Estate and As- The Mirant issue is an example of Del’s leadership sessments is geared toward helping them. We have on environmental issues. Current projections are that professional appraisers and administrative support unless we act aggressively to slow down climate staff who are experienced and trained in customer change now, sea levels are likely to rise between be- service. We also make information about our assess- tween 2.5 and 6.5 feet by the end of the century. ments and the assessment process accessible for prop- This alone, aside from other consequences of climate erty owners by posting information at change, will have a dramatic impact on the Alexan- alexandriava.gov/realestate and by making presen- dria waterfront and the quality of life in our city for tations at community meetings to assist neighbor- generation, after generation, after generation to hoods in understanding their individual areas. We come.º are committed to serving our customers and ensuring Del cosponsored the initiative to create an envi- their properties are assessed fairly and equitably. ronmental action plan and as a member of the Steer- ing Committee has played a leading role in the on- Cynthia Smith-Page, Director going process. The city has approved a Phase I ac- Department of tion plan to guide environmental progress over the Real Estate Assessments next two fiscal years, and will soon take up an ac- City of Alexandria tion plan covering future years. Unless we make Al- exandria more sustainable, we’ll be consigning our children and our children’s children to diminished Experience Matters quality of life and unnecessary expenses. To the Editor: We are proud of our city, and of the hard, commit- We are writing to express our support for Del Pep- ted, thoughtful work done by Del and the other mem per in the upcoming city council election this May. See Letters, Page 8
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From Page 7 solid than a phone bill at an Alex- bers of our city council. We urge andria address is a joke and its our neighbors to vote for the time has passed. Properly placing Walkathon To Support Learning Center Democratic candidates for coun- even 10 kids per year out of each By Marian Van Landingham cil in order to make sure that we ACPS school would give us many appropriately balance the often millions of dollars which Mimi Special to the Gazette Packet competing goals of constraining Carter has suggested might be tax increases, fostering develop- spent on tutoring to close the anielle Young and 34 other “at-risk” pre- ment, preserving our city’s heri- achievement gap or expanded ESL Dschool students learn and play at the tage, and investing in our future services or badly needed early Child Development Center run by ALIVE! as One Alexandria. childhood education. When you (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) because come right down to it, we just can’t hundreds walk on what is always a glorious May Mary Alyce Delaplane, Lois afford not to ask for the right pa- day. This year it will be Sunday, May 3, starting Calso Hunt, Anne Kelly, Ron perwork anymore. at 1:30 p.m. Lafond, Ernie Lehmann, An energetic 5 year old who loves to draw and Scott Barstow, Resa Helen Epley sculpt Gizmo the guinea pig, Danielle has been O’Flaherty, Mike Wenk and Old Town at the preschool for three years and has made Connie West great strides in language and social skills, accord- ing to center director Pam Blankenship. Her Supports mother, Tiffany Oliphant, has a full time job and Non-residents is able to drop her at the center early in the morn- Public Schools ing and pick her up after 5 p.m. Impact Schools To the Editor: Oliphant says that Danielle is ready for kinder- Danielle Young attends the Child Devel- To the Editor: As we approach the upcoming garten next year but will miss her friends, teach- opment Center run by ALIVE! Mimi Carter has earned my vote City Council and School Board ers, pets and toys at the learning center. When for school board. After reading her elections, education is top-of-mind she is sick, she hates to miss a day, even when education at the learning center, where parents letter printed here last week, for many Alexandrians. Parents she has taken home one of her favorite toys like pay on a sliding fee scale. About a third to half are “Closing the Residency Loophole,” across our city are concerned as Charlotte the giant spider. qualified by the Alexandria Department of Social I have decided that her obvious our schools face a shrinking bud- ALIVE! has operated the Child Development Services for a subsidy to help pay for the center’s attention to such “Broken Win- get, growing enrollment, and pos- Center for children at-risk-for-school-failure in a schooling. dow” issues (small, but adding up sible service cuts. But as two par- building behind the First Christian Church on King Blankenship explains, “in high-quality early quickly) as a part of her commit- ents who are active at Maury El- Street for 38 years and for 28 of those, the childhood education programs serving at-risk ment to public education in Alex- ementary and MacArthur Elemen- Walkathon has helped fund it, according to walk preschoolers, the optimal teacher:child ratio is 1:5. andria makes her my #1 District tary, we’re optimistic about the chair Barbara Watts. This allows for nurturing, individualized care and A candidate. coming years. Among the reasons This year, the Walkathon will start, as usual, at promotes preparation for kindergarten success.” With two daughters in Lyles- for our optimism are those City First Christian, 2723 King St., which has a large She says that in addition to the 8- 9-hour days of Crouch Traditional Academy, I see Council candidates who whole- parking lot. It will proceed down King to Old her staff, most take additional early education the cars with Maryland and D.C. heartedly support excellence in Town, stopping at Market Square for a choir con- classes evenings and weekends to up-grade their license plates every day at pick-up, public education. In particular, cert, and then come back up to the starting point skills. and have grown to resent those we’d like to recognize and urge for a picnic. Individuals, groups and church del- “This is a job for persons who approach their who perpetrate this wrong on the people to vote for Councilman Jus- egations are all welcome. The fee for entry is $10 work as a ministry,” she explains. “It is long days taxpayers of Alexandria. Not only tin Wilson. Justin has consistently for persons 19 to 70 and $5 for those younger or year round.” She says that Carrie Diggins has been is our $20,000 per child per year supported Alexandria’s schools by older. on the staff for 17 years and Ra’Isha Pollard for five. being abused by the parents of promoting a better environment Everyone gets a free t-shirt, courtesy of spon- When the center took the children to the Na- about 20 kids at Lyles-Crouch, but for teachers, more resources for sors who pay $200 to have their names listed on tional Aquarium in Baltimore recently, Danielle I’m told it’s even worse in other students, and smaller class sizes, the shirts. Potential sponsors should call ALIVE! decided she wanted to be a dolphin trainer when schools. Mimi Carter is right; this among other things. He’s also a at 703-837-9320. she grows up. “I love dolphins and can’t get my issue is not about alien status or good steward of our city’s limited During the year, about 60 children get care and mind off that.” race; it’s about economics. At our resources; Justin is someone who school, I am 100 percent certain trains a careful eye on what we stand up for high-quality public resent Alexandria City Public of six families cheating the system. have and what we need, and he education. Schools at such a pivotal time in Protect Charity Of those six families, none is strives to bring the two closer to- John Leary our city and nation’s history. Latino, two are African-American gether. Deduction Lisa Medley Sheryl’s masterful leadership of and four are white. Sadly, these We appreciate that Justin recog- the new Strategic Plan for Alex- To the Editor: parents seldom appear at school nizes that quality schools are our andria City Public Schools is tes- I don’t support the admin- to volunteer or take part in any community’s moral obligation. He Educational tament to her commitment and istration’s plan to indirectly tax programs, fearing exposure. We all understands our school system dedication to making our school charities by reducing the income know that one of the greatest and is ready to fight, not just for Leadership system the greatest in the coun- tax deduction for charitable giv- strengths of any school is the par- the basics, but also for those things To the Editor: try. Sheryl has served our city with ing. This is bad policy that pun- ticipation of its parent community that will make our school system Over the past two and a half honor and distinction since 2006. ishes America’s charities by taking in the education of their own chil- great. And we agree with him that years, I have had the privilege of We need to re-elect Sheryl to an- away desperately needed financial dren, but that can’t happen if some pursuing excellence in our schools serving on the Alexandria City other term so we can continue to resources in a time of economic parents are never active in order should be among our community’s School Board alongside Sheryl make progress in closing achieve- uncertainty. not to call attention to non-resi- top priorities. With focused and Gorsuch. When I stop to think ment gaps that have dispropor- As someone whose life has been dency. dedicated leaders committed to con- about Sheryl’s outstanding quali- tionately affected many students touched by cancer, I beg you to This issue is not about the kids; tinuing this pursuit, Alexandria will ties — her compassion for all chil- from reaching their fullest poten- reconsider an action that would it is simply a matter of paperwork. have a world-class school system. dren, her phenomenal abilities to tial. In order for our children to result in the immediate reduction Beyond supplying the currently The quality of a city’s schools recite and apply appropriate and continue to grow and prosper in of services provided by charities to required custody paperwork, all says a lot about its citizens and relevant educational policies to our public school system, they people living with cancer. parents/guardians registering a their priorities, and a city with improve our own policies, her tire- need Sheryl’s leadership, vision Please do not support any effort child for public school in Alexan- good schools attracts more jobs less efforts to build new bridges and passion for educational excel- aimed at reducing the income tax dria should have to show a lease and more opportunities for its resi- to the community, her enthusiasm lence. Let’s re-elect Sheryl Gorsuch deduction for charitable giving by or deed for their home, and they dents. We hope you’ll make our for improving not only her own to the School Board on May 5. U.S. taxpayers. To do so would re- should have to do this before the schools a priority on May 5, and skills, but her insistence on con- Eileen Cassidy Rivera sult in a needless increase in suffer- start of each school year (as many vote to re-elect Councilman Jus- tinued board development, educa- Board Member, Alexandria ing by our most vulnerable citizens. hundreds of other public school tin Wilson. Our city deserves tion and training — I can’t think City Public Schools Louise H. Massoud systems demand). The current someone who will continue to of a leader more qualified to rep- Alexandria option of presenting nothing more 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters R QUALITY & REPUTA N FO BLE W OW OR Optimists Deserve KN K Own Recognition To the Editor: This past week, on March 25, my daughter Tori Bossa, who attends the Francis C. 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Needless to say as parents, my wife, Elizabeth McIntyre, Hammond Middle School student Tori Bossa with her and myself were very proud of our principal Sara Shafer and music teacher Ivan Hodge. daughter and this recognition. I wanted Gorgeous Flowers to say thank you to Mr. Thomas for his ties. Needless to say, my daughter felt honored and involvement and dedication to the music program, “one of kind” for the two hours we spent with this Delivered! to Mr. Hodge for his nomination and instruction, and gracious group of people. They presented my daugh- to Ms. Schafer for her support of the music program ter with their Optimist Creed and truly live their lives at Hammond Middle School. based on that creed. Their support of the middle But I especially wanted to recognize the wonder- school arts and music and their support of the Alex- ful job Del Wilson, and all the members of the Opti- andria City community has made a positive impres- mist Club of Alexandria, did in making my daughter sion on one 12-year-old girl and her family. feel special that day. They provided a wonderful lunch I wanted to say thank you to all the members of 703-299-9000 at the Belle Haven Country Club, not only for Tori, the Optimist Club of Alexandria for their support of www.conklyns.com but my wife and I as well, they asked Mr. Hodge to this wonderful award and for showing our middle present the $50 Savings Bond they provided and for school students involved in the arts the respect and Mr. Hodge to speak about why my daughter deserved support of the community. this award and when they asked Tori to play her vio- lin, were profuse in their praise on her music abili- Robert J. Bossa
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Ministry’s chaplain of the year, an While he is proud of his minis- honor of his colleagues. try and family, the chaplain is also “Chaplain Poffenberger has dis- happy to be a “Marine not on ac- tinguished himself as the chaplain tive duty.” Thursday, April 30, 2009 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road Complimentary parking
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Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure No Photo by ‘Doubt’ Louise Krafft About It /Gazette Packet Port City’s production of ‘Doubt’ is superb. The govenors and General Braddock sit around the table discussing funding the invasion. by Brad Hathaway Gazette Packet ohn Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and An Invasion that Failed JTony Award winning play can be an intriguing, absorbing and satisfying experience, whether performed by world- British General killed after failing to achieve a “Maybe the invasion famous talents on Broadway, regionally stimulus package of colonial money. known talents in professional theaters or would have been more volunteers in a local community theater. By Michael Lee Pope ated a no-win situation. Proof of the latter is provided by the new successful if it had been Gazette Packet “As Braddock saw it, he commanded the production at The Port City Playhouse largest and best equipped military force ever which runs at the Lee Center through April better funded. It’s just or British General Edward assembled on the North American conti- 11. Braddock, invading the French- nent, making victory inevitable,” wrote his- one of those things we’ll “Doubt, A Parable” is a play that puts controlled “Ohio Country” was torian Joseph Ellis in “His Excellency.” “In many questions before the audience but F have to wonder about.” serious business. It was not fact, the campaign was doomed from the refuses to provide simple answers. Instead, something to be hastily thrown together or start.” — Jim Bartlinski, director of the it leaves them open for discussion and de- — even worse — underfunded. So when bate after the curtain falls on the ninety Carlyle House Museum he arrived in Alexandria to meet with sev- THE ARGUMENTS THAT unfolded in the minute, one act production. The show may eral colonial governors at the Carlyle House dining room of the Carlyle House would women who followed the men around,” said well be brief, but with the fine performances in the spring of 1755, the 35-year military have dramatic influence in the events of Sarah Coster, curator at the museum. “They of this four-member cast, the audience veteran argued that the colonists should be what is know known as the “French and did the cooking and the laundry and a num- leaves with their need for theatrical satis- charged for the services provided by his Indian War” — a misleading name consid- ber of other chores.” faction fully met. army. But the colonial governors hated the ering the British and the French were the The performance of Adriana Hardy is at idea and vetoed the plan in Carlyle’s dinging opponents with Indian allies fighting on THIS YEAR, unlike previous reenactments, the center of the piece and she carries the room, insisting that only Parliament could both sides. Understanding the conflict can the museum is planning an “after-action load with grace and intelligence. issue taxes. be difficult because the complex motives report” to conclude the day’s events. Un- She plays a nun who is the principal of a “I guess we’ll never know if Braddock was involved from the various participants. But fortunately, it’s kind of an anti-climatic end- Catholic school in Boston in the early 1960s, right,” said Jim Bartlinski, director of the a visit to the Carle House on April 14 will ing. After Braddock’s men crossed the a woman who came to the calling late in Carlyle House Museum. “Maybe the inva- bring the arguments of that era into vivid Monongahela, a force of fewer than 900 life after the death of her husband, and thus, sion would have been more successful if it relief. French and Indians met them. Braddock a somewhat more worldly woman than had been better funded. It’s just one of those Since 2005, the museum has been con- was killed when he rode into a friendly fire some who wear the habit. She develops a things we’ll have to wonder about.” ducting reenactments of the famous meet- zone in an attempt to prevent the British suspicion that a young and extremely popu- After alienating the colonial governors of ing John Carlyle referred to as “the Grand- regulars from firing at the Virginia militia. lar priest in the parish has made inappro- Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, est Congress held at my home ever known The star of the after-action report is sure to priate advances on one of the young boys Braddock met with a delegation of Indian on this Continent.” The event features be 23-year-old George Washington, who in the school. chiefs to explain their historic claims to land reenactors in period costume portraying the rode into the hail of bullets to stop the Brit- Her sense of duty and responsibility com- in the Ohio Valley were worthless and that governors arguing with Braddock about ish from firing at the Virginians before lead- pel her to take some action but she doesn’t the mighty British army had no use for sav- money and strategy. Outside the house, visi- ing the retreat. have proof – only doubt. What should she age. This prompted most of the tribes in the tors can experience soldiers drilling on the “We’re hoping the after-action report will do? What should the student’s teacher, a region to side with the French, further con- lawn with firearms, rifles and cannon. A put the whole event in context,” said young sister new to the classroom be ex tributing to the impending disaster. By the number of female “camp followers” will also Bartlinski. “It’ll certainly make the discus- See Doubt, Page 12 time the general found himself in a pitched be on hand. sion between Braddock and the governors battle in modern-day Pittsburg, he had cre- “There was always a good number of more poignant.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 11 Theater
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Blake Brophy as Father Flynn talks to Corrine Brush as Sister James. ‘Doubt’ Comes to Port City From Page 11 played the part as either clearly guilty or clearly in- pected to do? That young sister is played with a nocent, the essence of the play would have been vio- nice combination of youthful sincerity and insecu- lated. rity by Corrine Brush. Director Frank Pasqualino draws superb perfor- So, what of the priest in all this? Blakeman Brophy mances out of all three of the principal players, and plays this young priest who the production is also well is charming, enthusiastic, served by Anissa Parekh, committed to the “new Where and When who has a single but memo- openness” of the Catholic The Port City Playhouse production of “Doubt, rable scene as the mother of A HEALTHY BALANCE Church under the Second A Parable” plays Friday – Saturday at 8 p.m. the young boy. Vatican Council with a fresh- through April 11 with a Tuesday evening perfor- The production is but ness that is appealing. Then, mance on April 7 and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on more proof, if any were when confronted with the April 5 at The Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Tick- ets are $14 - $16. Call 703-838-2880 or visit needed, of the ability of qual- Sister’s doubts, he responds www.telgo.com/pcp/. ity community theater com- with strength. His reaction is panies such as Port City Play- crucial to Shanley’s entire house, to present superb per- point – is his denial genuine? Is his reaction based formances. This has been a particularly strong sea- on fear of the consequences of the Sister’s accusa- son for the company, with fine productions of “An tions, being insulted by the very thought that she American Daughter” by Wendy Wasserstein and Ira could harbor such suspicions, or is there guilt un- Levin’s “Veronica’s Room” thus far. “Doubt” will be derlying the reaction? followed later this spring by John Patrick’s “The Cu- Brophy follows the script carefully, leaving enough rious Savage.” Serious fare being given seriously sat- ambiguity in his portrayal to let audience members isfying treatments. make up their own minds. That is precisely what Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, Wash- Shanely wanted from the actor playing this part, for ington and Maryland as well as Broadway, and edits the play isn’t about pedophilia in the church, it is Potomac Stages, (www.PotomacStages.com). He can about what its title says it is: doubt. Had Brophy be reached at [email protected]. Calendar
E-mail calendar announcements to the Community and Recreation Services extension 6300. Alexandria Gazette Packet, present free dance workshops at [email protected]. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Mount Vernon will bring back its Photos and artwork are encouraged. Shenandoah Road, from 3:30-5 p.m. popular National Treasure Tour Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- on April 10,24 and May 8. To through Oct. 31. Included in this 3600 S. Glebe Road, Suite 120 lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik register, 703-324-4386. approximately hour-long walking Above Harris Teeter, facing the courtyard at 703-917-6407 with questions. tour is the Mansion’s basement and Beginning Feb. 25, the T.C. Williams cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal High School Planetarium will scene in the movie. This daily tour is (703) 414-0808 ONGOING welcome the Alexandria community limited to 25 visitors per time slot, On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the one night each month during the takes place at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Waterfront and see history- school year for a free hour-long 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and costs $5 per inspired performances near the show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for tour in addition to Estate admission: Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and “A Night With the Stars,” which will $15 adults; $14 seniors; $7 children greet” of early Alexandria residents run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance (6-11); free for children 5 & under. and travelers near the Waterfront registration, required, may be Advance tickets are available online and lower King Street. Free. Visit completed online at http:// at MountVernon.org. www.historicalexandria.org for more. www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/ planetarium/ or by calling the See Calendar, Page 18 Fairfax County Department of planetarium at 703-824-6805, 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 17 Calendar OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE OUNTRY RENCH ESTAURANT C F R From Page 16
Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon,” held every Saturday and Sunday at 11 and 11:30 a.m. Beginning April 11, storytelling sessions will move from the Hands- Old Town’s most authentic country On History Room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center to the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer French restaurant since 1983 site. The storytelling program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Parental supervision is required. “Once Upon at Time at Will be Open Easter Sunday Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15; youth Three Seatings ages 6-11, $7; and children under 5 12-12:30 ~ 2-2:30 ~ 4-4:30 are admitted free. Spectacular gardens are in bloom as Three Courses Mount Vernon hosts its annual outdoor garden and gift sale $42.95 per person beginning April 11 through $36.95 for children 12 and under May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual sale includes ornamentals, perennials and annuals, garden Please call for Reservations items, books, and heirloom plants propagated from historic cuttings. No admission is required to shop in the Gardening Days tent (located in front of the Mount Vernon Inn Complex). Le Refuge will be closed Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780- Easter Monday. 2000.
FRIDAY/APRIL 3 Musical. 7 p.m. at Convergence, A 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 Creative Community of Faith, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Watch “The Gospel Smoke-Free Restaurant of Mary.” Suggested donation of $10. www.lerefugealexandria.com Visit www.convergenceccf.net or Plowboy will play April 10 & 11 at Nick’s Nightclub. Visit 703-461-6785. Theater Performance. 1 p.m. at www.nicksnightclub.com for more. George Washington Memorial www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838- Theatre, 101 Callahan Drive. Watch SUNDAY/APRIL 5 4242. “Standing up for Shakespeare.” Free. Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Yoga for Gardeners. 9:30 a.m. at 703-360-0033. Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green The Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Cambridge Road. Hear the NOVA Spring Road. Features the Vinyasa Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Community Chorus. Free, donations method. $66/six-class session. To Drive. Hear music for the trumpet accepted. 703-845-6097. register, 703-642-5173. and horn. Free. Visit Music Performance. 3:30 p.m. at Benefit Concert. 8 p.m. at Schlesinger Royal Restaurant www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767- Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. (now smoke free) 5658. Drive. Hear the John Adams Orff Hear James Jelasic and Jon Lackey. Stand Up for Shakespeare. 1 p.m. at Ensemble perform with the National $25/person. Visit the GW Memorial Theatre. All ages Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet. WatersEdgeRecords.com for tickets. can enjoy activities and an abridged $30/adult; $10/child. 703-824-6970. “What’s for Dinner?!” version of “As You Like It.” Free. Visit Palm Sunday Worship Event. 4 p.m. You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. www.stageplay.tv or 703-360-0033. The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom; TUESDAY/APRIL 7 Sing Along with Mr. Skip. 12:30 ancient liturgy set to music by Sergei Read-Along. 10:30 a.m. at Spill the In addition to our award winning menu, we have added p.m. at Spill the Beans Coffee House, Rachmaninoff, sung in English by Beans Coffee House, 1900 Elkin St., some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. 1900 Elkin St., Suite 4. Enjoy singing Westminster Choir. Reception Suite 4. Bring the children to Spill and dancing with Mr. Skip. $5 per following worship featuring Russian the Beans for some read along fun Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. child. No pre-registration required. food. Westminster Presbyterian with StagePlay’s own Heather More info at spillthebeansva.com. Alexandria, www.wpc-alex.org. Sanderson. Free. Visit Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Music Performance. 4 p.m. at the spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- Monday - Kids Night Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Hear 3561. Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. Children up to age 5 can bring lunch the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. and enjoy stories. Free. Registration Free. Visit www.alexsym.org for Tuesday - Greek Night required, 703-971-0010. more. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 8 Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Mount Stay at Home Gala. The National Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Council For Adoption is trading the Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! SATURDAY/APRIL 4 Windmill Lane. Hear Yee Von Ng, glamour and glitz for a low-cost Musical. 7 p.m. at Convergence, A Alexis Tantau, Ethan Watermeier and celebration at home with loved ones Wednesday - All American Night Creative Community of Faith, 1801 Jenny Wu. Free will offering taken. at the 2009 Stay at Home Gala. Visit Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham N. Quaker Lane. Watch “The Gospel Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. at www.adoptioncouncil.org or contact of Mary.” Suggested donation of $10. Huntley Meadows see “Ado About Lauren Ridenour at 703-299-6633 to Thursday - Italian Night Visit www.convergenceccf.net or Nature,” an exhibit and sale of nature get involved. Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari 703-461-6785. photographs by Jorja and Bob Lecture. 9:30 a.m. at Mount Vernon Great Rum Punch. 7 p.m. at Gadsby’s Feldman. Free. 703-768-2525. District Gov. Center, 2511 Parkers Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Enjoy six Rabies Vaccination Clinic. 2-4 p.m. Lane. Talk about the Middle East. Friday - Fish Night different creats and vote for favorite. at Mount Vernon RECenter, 2017 Free. 703-360-6561. Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Enjoy food, auction and more. $50/ Belle View Blvd. Held by the Fairfax StoryTime with Colleen! 10:30 a.m. person or special $100/person VIP. County Animal Shelter. $12/pet. at Spill the Beans Coffee House, 1900 Saturday -Steak and Chop Night Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703- 703-830-1100. Elkin St., Suite 4. Free. Visit Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka 838-4242 for reservations. Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- Learn How To Search. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. 3561. Sunday at Special Collections in the library, Adults and teens can learn how to Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 717 Queen St. RSVP to 703-838-4577 play. Free. 703-765-3645. a.m. at Sherwood Hall Library, 2501 Brunch served 7am - 2pm ext. 213. Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “The Barbecue and Bluegrass Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis. Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. MONDAY/APRIL 6 Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm Fundraiser. 7 p.m. at Old Children ages 9-12. Free. Dominion Boat Club. Benefits T.C. Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Registration required, 703-765-3645. 730 North Saint Asaph Street Williams Crew. $40/person and must Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Alexandria, VA 22314 be purchased in advance. Enjoy food, Toddlers up to 36 months can enjoy (703) 548-1616 dancing, drinks, auction and more. E- games and more. $7/group of three, THURSDAY/APRIL 9 mail [email protected] for one adult and 2 children; $3/ Reception. 6-8 p.m., see “1968 in Ample Free Parking more. additional person. Visit See Calendar, Page 19
18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar FREE ESTIMATES 60-75% OFF HARDSCAPING/PLANTING ALL POTTERY From Page 18 All ages can find books. Free. 703- Hill Drive. Children ages 6-8 can Washington’s Largest America” at Alexandria Black History 339-4610. enjoy activities. Call for title. Free. Patios, walls, Museum, 902 Wythe St. Exhibit Registration required, 703-971-0010. Selection showcases some of the tumultuous Books & Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at walkways, events. Visit SUNDAY/APRIL 12 Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood paver driveways www.alexblackhistory.org for more. Flower Power Workshop. 10 a.m.-3 Hall Lane. Discuss “The Story of 25% OFF Music Performance. 7 p.m. at The p.m. at Workhouse Arts Center in Edgar Sawtelle” by David & so much more All Nursery Stock Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Hear Lorton. Catherine Hillis will show Wroblewski. Free. Registration Now at 2003 Pricing Perennials Pansies Patty Reese. $10/person. Visit how to paint vibrant flowers in required, 703-768-6700. 2008 STOCK ONLY Reg. $1.89 ¢ www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035. watercolors. To register, 703-584- .97 Reception. 6-8 p.m., see an exhibit 2900. Mulch 3 cu. FT. $2.99 made of entirely recycled materials at Easter Egg Hunt. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. TUESDAY/APRIL 14 Target Gallery in the Torpedo at Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco Read-Along. 10:30 a.m. at Spill the Bulk $19.95 Per cu. YD. Factory, 105 N. Union St., through St. $5/child. See the Easter bunny as Beans Coffee House, 1900 Elkin St., Open 9-7 • 7 Days April 26. Free. Visit well. 703-548-1789 for reservations. Suite 4. Bring the children to Spill 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA www.torpedofactory.org for more. Easter Egg Hunt for History. 11 the Beans for some read along fun 703-573-5025 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern with StagePlay’s own Heather 2 miles west of I-495 on Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Take a Sanderson. Free. Visit FRIDAY/APRIL 10 Rt. 50 (Vienna Metro) tour and find the Tavernkeeper’s eggs spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- CravensNursery.com Sing Along with Mr. Skip. 12:30 while learning about the museum. 3561. p.m. at Spill the Beans Coffee House, $5/adult; $3/child. Reservations April Showers. 10:30 a.m. at John 1900 Elkin St., Suite 4. Enjoy singing required, 703-838-4242. Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill and dancing with Mr. Skip. $5 per Drive. Children 2-3 years enjoy child. No pre-registration required. stories and activities. Free. More info at spillthebeansva.com. MONDAY/APRIL 13 Registration required, 703-971-0010. Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Evening Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Toddlers up to 36 months can enjoy Hall Lane. Call for title. Free. 703- and enjoy stories. Free. Registration games and more. $7/group of three; 768-6700. required, 703-971-0010. $3/additional person. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838- 4242. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 15 SATURDAY/APRIL 11 Yoga for Gardeners. 9:30 a.m. at StoryTime with Colleen! 10:30 a.m. Flower Power Workshop. 10 a.m.-3 Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green at Spill the Beans Coffee House, 1900 p.m. at Workhouse Arts Center in Spring Road. Features the Vinyasa Elkin St., Suite 4. Free. Visit Lorton. Catherine Hillis will show method. $66/six-class session. To spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- how to paint vibrant flowers in register, 703-642-5173. 3561. watercolors. To register, 703-584- Giggles and Wiggles. 10:30 a.m. at Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John 2900. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Yuri’s Night. 8 p.m. at The Warehouse Landsdowne Centre. Children ages Drive. Adults call for title. Free. 703- Arts Complex, 1021 7th St., N.W., 24-35 can enjoy stories. Free. 971-0010. Washington, D.C. Enjoy music, Registration required, 703-339-4610. dancing and more by local bands. Book Discussion. 10:30 a.m. at $20/advance; $25/door. Visit Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood THURSDAY/APRIL 16 www.outofthisworldparty.com for Hall Lane. Call for title. Free. 703- Poetry Discussion. 7 p.m. at Hollin more. 768-6700. Hall Senior Center, 1500 Book Sale. 10 a.m. at Kingstowne Early Reader Discussion. 3:30 p.m. Shenandoah Road. Free. 703-768- Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose 6700.
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Old Town delightful size in our busy city. It has 139 employees who seem to Hamel AN ENCHANTED EVENING smile a lot. (And Then Some!) — ‘Towners, Don Anderson opened the brief From Page 5 trust me on this one (as if you official ceremony by paying hom- Hartmann had recommended wouldn’t after all these years): Old age to his colleagues. “We offer that a 12-day festival celebrating Town has a magnificent new jewel thanks to the vision, dedication the Jamestown anniversary take in its crown, an elegant and so- and hard work of the DSF Group. place in Founders Park, they phisticated downtown hotel, res- We are excited to celebrate the helped rally their forces against taurant and spa that I raved about grand opening of the Lorien Hotel the proposal. Come Taste the Difference all last weekend. and Spa today. Being an Alexan- “If you have one day of rain, the So you think I’m being carried dria native, I am proud to bring kids are going to be sloshing Bradlee Shopping Center away here. Give me a minute and world-class service and accommo- around in mud,” said Hamel in a 3690J King Street I’ll tell you why. We were fortunate dations to Old Town ...” 2006 article about the controversy. enough the other chilly evening to Alexandria, VA 22302 Mayor Bill Euille, who also “If you have three days of rain, the attend opening ceremonies for the spoke at the opening, said that park will be ruined.” 703.820.8600 grand opening of the Lorien Hotel “Alexandria has added a high-qual- Although Chuck Hamel may be and Spa in the very heart of our www.unwinedva.com ity hotel to the city which will help best known nationally for being a old port city at 1600 King St. meet the growing demand from constant antagonist of Alaska’s Open 7 Days a Week The place literally sings. The the tourist population as well as major oil companies, his legacy Lorien, a Kimpton Group Hotel, is Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. the families and friends of those can be found in the grassy fields tucked into a cozy spot on Upper who live here. The Lorien is great.” Sunday 12-5 p.m. at Founders Park and the neigh- King that , once inside, is already Alexandria City Manager Jim borly atmosphere in the homes living a secluded and private life Hartmann broke into a huge smile that surround it. As the Hamels of its own. We were also fortunate at this point. prepared to leave over the last WINE FOR YOUR EASTER FEAST enough to be the guests of Old Two Old Towners, Cindy and week, friends gathered at Towners Ben and Diane Anderson, Len Glassman, who live in the Chadwick’s Restaurant last week- Stop by this Friday night, April 3rd who are the parents of the Lorien’s Southeast quadrant of the city end to express their gratitude for to taste our top picks for your general manager, Don Anderson have already been to Wiedmaier’s the well-known couple. — a Northern Virginia native. restaurant at Lorien two times. “He’s informally known as the special meal! 6-8pm Don, a rising star in the Kimpton Your hard-working and well-fed mayor of Quay Street,” said family, was kind enough to give a reporter asked Cindy for an assess- neighborh Jim Dorsch. “Without Mention this ad and save 10% off fill on the bones of this architec- ment. “We’re already booked for his efforts, I don’t think Founders your total purchase. Offer valid 4/3/09 only. tural delight. The Lorien cost this Saturday,” she said. Park would be the vibrant spot it about $50 million to take its place So may be I. Welcome Lorien. is now. It might just be a flat piece in Old Town. It has 107 rooms, a — Bob Feldkamp of grass on the waterfront.”
20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Visit These Houses of Worship Right Mix Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... From Page 1 Christ the Saviour St. James’ Episcopal Church pendent retailers,” said Gibbs, at Anglican Church 5614 Old Mill Road, Mt. Vernon, VA the same time making it clear that Office: 703-780-3081 • www.stjamesmv.org “Alleluia! Christ is Risen. Wishing You a Blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter it is up to Alexandria to decide on The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia!” the right balance between chains April 5 – Palm Sunday April 10 - Good Friday Location - Washington Mill ES 8:00 a.m. Reading of the Passion Noon Vigil Concludes with Communion & and independent businesses. 10:15 a.m. Blessing of the Palms & Procession* Stations of the Cross in the Wooded Gardens 9100 Cherrytree Drive 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Gardens for The suggestion at the top of April 9 – Maundy Thursday Children & Families Worship Service - 10am 6:00 p.m. Upper Room Seder Supper (please RSVP) 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with Special Cantata Gibbs’ list is to form a Business 7:30 p.m. Solemn Communion with Foot Washing Improvement District (BID) along Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier & Stripping of the Altar April 12 - Easter Sunday 9:00 p.m. Vigil in Garden of Repose until Noon 8:00 a.m. Easter Communion with Special Music King Street to help coordinate the www.christthesaviouranglican.org on Good Friday 9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast* 10:15 a.m. Children’s Service with Communion & Special Music* management of this area. This 11:30 a.m. Easter Picnic, Egg Hunt and Games on the Lawn 703-953-2854 Visit www. StJamesMV.org for details would have the potential to elimi- *Professional child care available nate problems with parking, coor- dinate open business hours, light- Good Shepherd GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN ing, and landscaping mainte- Bethany Lutheran Church CHURCHES-BRETHREN CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, SYNOD…703-549-0155 Catholic Church nance. 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306. ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 Mass Schedule Bill Reagan, executive director BUDDHISM NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 Join us in worshiping the Glory of the Lord at our Easter THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 Saturday Evening Weekdays of the Alexandria Small Business ORTHODOX 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) Sunrise Service at Mt. Comfort Cemetery located at CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Development Center, commented GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 ALL SAINTS OF AMERICA...703-417-9665 Sunday 6600 S. Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 Children’s Liturgy of the Word on how a BID could positively im- 7AM on Sunday April 12. ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH...703.768.8510 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN pact the area. “The city can’t pro- We welcome guests at our 8:30AM and 11AM ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-683-3348 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 7) Sign Language Interpreter HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 Sunday at 9:00 am Mass vide the kind of support for a shop- church service at Bethany. FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 CHURCH... 703-549-3911 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 ping district the way a focused BID WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-549-4766 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org www.bethany-lcms.org CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE could. Monitoring cleanliness, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves More info (703) 765-8255 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 lighting, and all the things that SYNAGOGUES THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MT. VERNON WARD...703-780-9577 DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 AGUDAS ACHIM OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST give a community its identity CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 CITADEL ....703-836-2427 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 CHURCH....703-671-8557 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCHES- BAPTIST ALEXANDRIA II WARD...703-549-9891 ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-836-7332 would be its sole purpose. Business HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST...703-960-8772 ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX COLONIAL II SINGLES WARD...703-313-6249 CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF OLD TOWN SPANISH WARD...703-519-9545 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 CHURCH…..703-751-4666 owners need to understand that CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 BELLE HAVEN WARD 703-780-4789 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 SYNAGOGUES- REFORM KINGSTOWNE WARD...703-313-6140 ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 WASHINGTON FARM UNITED they will benefit from the central- FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 BETH EL HEBREW FRANCONIA WARD...703-313-6147 CHURCHES-ANGLICAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 METHODEST...703-780-4696 CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-836-4324 ized management of a BID. It CHURCHES- UNITARIAN ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 MT. 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No CSB funds were used for the anniversary celebration thanks to the above businesses and the generous monetary contributions of several CSB & Friends’ Board members. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 21 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Mark Giannotto Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Titans Handle Pressure, Beat West Potomac
“With a match like this, you can feel the Cohen also won his No. 4 singles match T.C. Williams boys’ tennis pressure, but I just love the rush,” said against Wongkaw, 10-7. Cohen led 6-3, but escapes with 5-4 win, ups Rickett after he and Hulehan remained un- watched that margin disappear when defeated in doubles play this season with a Wongkaw tied it up 6-6. But Cohen re- record to 6-1 this season. 10-8 victory that gave the Titans a 5-4 team grouped to win four of the last five games. win. “In one of these matches where it could “When the pressure’s on, it just feels more go either way, you can’t get ahead of your-
Photo by By Mark Giannotto rewarding to win,” said Hulehan. “And the self,” Cohen said. “No matter who you’re The Gazette Packet adrenaline is awesome.” facing you should carry yourself the same That they won was a testament to their way because if you get cocky that’s when ingles play had just gotten under Louise Krafft resiliency. Earlier during single’s play, “noth- you lose.” way during Tuesday’s boys’ tennis ing was working” for Hulehan as West Smatch between T.C. Williams and Potomac’s No.1 Cheng made easy work of THE TITANS’ lone loss in doubles play West Potomac, but Titans coach him, winning 10-0. But between matches, came from their No. 2 pairing of senior Tarik Mike Vitez already had an inkling as to how Hulehan took the court with an assistant Rattir and freshman Kyle Hairston, but it this contest would be won. /The Gazette Packet coach to get his strokes back in order. was the duo’s first loss all season. Both “This one is gonna come down to the Rickett and Tarik also won their singles doubles,” said Vitez. “I can already see it.” THE EXTRA SESSION paid off later when matches in the No. 2 and 3 singles slots, Lo and behold, a few hours later a small Hulehan and Rickett trailed, 6-5, in doubles. respectively. crowd of parents and teammates had moved As Cheng and Allen succumbed to the spot- With the team win, T.C. Williams im- steadily towards the far side of the tennis light, falling victim to some costly unforced proves to 6-1 on the season, their lone de- courts as the No. 1 doubles teams of T.C. errors, Hulehan and Rickett just stayed con- feat coming in a close 5-4 loss to Lake Williams and West Potomac went head-to- sistent throughout. Braddock on March 18. The Titans get a head with the results of eight other matches T.C. Williams senior Max Rickett “In doubles you can always rely on one chance at redemption Thursday when they riding solely on the outcome of one final and his partner Evan Hulehan won another to keep spirits up,” said Hulehan. take on the Bruins again, after the Gazette contest. the decisive doubles match of “Even when we were down, we came back.” Packet’s deadline. With the team score deadlocked at four Tuesday’s contest against West But those two weren’t the only success “I have a lump in my stomach because apiece, the pressure was squarely on the Potomac. “I just love the rush,” stories in the Titans’ close call. The main we were that close to losing,” said Vitez af- shoulders of the Titans’ duo of seniors Max said Rickett of the playing pres- reason Hulehan and company had all the ter Hulehan and Rickett pulled out the Rickett and Evan Hulehan and the Wolver- sure-packed matches. pressure was the play of T.C. Williams’ No. doubles victory. ines’ top doubles pairing of senior Forrest 3 doubles team of junior Scott Cohen and “But the true mark of a champion is your Allen and sophomore Alex Cheng to break Hulehan knew shying away from the lime- senior Abe Bekele. The two made easy work ability to handle pressure under intense the stalemate. light just wouldn’t work. So they embraced of West Potomac’s Penpet Wongkaw and conditions and they do it all the time. It’s Luckily for T.C. Williams, Rickett and it. Drew Sanders, winning 10-4. amazing.” Alexandria Sports Briefs
some of the region’s best this sea- event pitting a team of U.S. all Ireton’s Victories son. The Titans scored a 14-8 win stars against a squad of this area’s If there was any doubt that the over perennial power Lake best will follow.
Photo by Bishop Ireton baseball team means Braddock last Wednesday night Leading the senior will be a fa- business in the WCAC this season, and followed that up Monday with miliar face, T.C. Williams coach its performances this past week a 15-6 victory over Washington- Julian King, who was tabbed as the should all but quiet any remain- Lee. The strong performances Krafft Louise suburban team’s coach after he ing skeptics. The Cardinals ex- leave T.C. Williams with a 5-1 took the Titans all the way to the tended their early-season winning record heading into a match-up state quarterfinals in his first sea- streak to seven with conference with Alexandria private school ri- son at the helm. wins over Paul VI and St. John’s val Bishop Ireton. last week. Both games were de- The win over Lake Braddock was /The Gazette Packet cided by one run. the Titans first-ever victory over Skeeter Back That Ireton came out on top in the Bruins in program history. Af- In Town both games is a testament to its ter trading goals for much of the pitching staff. Led by seniors Dan game, the Titans went on a 6-0 Alexandria native and Tennessee Nicoll and John Robertson, the surge midway through the second basketball Hall of Famer Skeeter Cardinals are giving up just more half to take a commanding 14-7 Swift will be appearing at 1 p.m. than three runs per game thus far. lead and never looked back. Lead- Tuesday, April 7, at the Charles The Cardinals stumbled a bit ing the charge were seniors Linzi Senior pitcher Dan Nicoll and the Bishop Ireton baseball Houston Recreation Center in Al- Tuesday, losing their first game of Burstein (four goals), Megan team are off to a 7-1 start to the season. exandria. He will make a motiva- the year to Gonzaga to fall to 7-1. Miller (three goals, one assist), tional presentation for the city’s But with upcoming games against and Katie Mulberger (three goals), current and future Hall-of-Famers youth. Skeeter, a candidate for the O’Connell and DeMatha after the but six different Titan players reg- All-Star Game who have all participated in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, was Gazette Packet’s deadline, Ireton istered a goal in the game. The list of alumni who have par- event. a successful collegiate and profes- has a chance to give itself a little T.C. Williams followed that up ticipated in the Capital Classic, On April 9, T.C. Williams senior sional player, as well as a success- distance in the hotly contested Monday night; the Titans stormed now in its 35th year as an area high Edward Jenkins will be able to in- ful high school and college coach. WCAC standings. to a 10-3 halftime lead behind four school basketball all-star show- clude his name on that list. Jenkins His appearance is being sponsored first-half goals by Burstein. Miller, case, could act as a list of NBA all- was chosen to play on the subur- by the Hoop Academy Project, a T.C. Lacrosse Mulberger, senior Allie Clark, and time greats. Current superstars ban D.C. all-star team that will division of Hoop Academy Inter- junior Anna Kopecka also chipped like LeBron James, Dwight take on a team of Washington, national, Inc. and Alexandria De- On a Roll in goals. Freshman goalie Jordan Howard, Chris Paul, and Jason D.C. high school all-stars as part partment of Recreation, Parks and Cirenza was also impressive in net. Kidd join past legends like Magic of the Capital Classic festivities on Cultural Activities. In the past week, the T.C. Will- Johnson, Michael Jordan, Patrick the campus of American Univer- iams girls’ lacrosse team began Ewing, and Dominque Wilkins as sity at Bender Arena. The main delivering on its promise to shock Jenkins, King in 22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituaries
7:30 p.m., at St John’s Lutheran Church, 5952 Virginia Corey Edgell Franconia Road, Alexandria. Interment with full mili- Virginia Corey Edgell of Alex- tary honors will be conducted Wednesday, May 6, at andria, died on Sunday, March 9 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. 29, 2009 at Capital Hospice, Ar- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hicks’ lington, Va. She was born on name to the ALS Assoc., 27001 Agoura Road, Suite June 8, 1930 and is survived by 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 or online at a daughter, Margaret Edgell www.alsa.org/donate. Core; a son, John Edgell; a son- Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. in-law, Lyndell Core; a daughter- Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. in-law, Bradley Edgell; a grand- daughter Eleonore Edgell, and grandsons Michael Edgell, James Core, and Joseph Core. Louise Roth terHorst A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m, Fri- Louise Roth terHorst died from complications of day, April 3, 2009, at Christ Church, 118 N. Wash- Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday morning, March 21, ington Street, Alexandria, followed by a reception. 2009 at her residence in the Givens Estates retire- In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions ment community in Asheville, N.C. She was 88. be made in Virginia’s name to the Lombardi Com- Born Louise Jeffers Roth on Aug. 24, 1920 to Jo- prehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Develop- seph Nathanial Roth and May Howell Roth of ment, Harris Building, Suite 4000 Germantown, Penn., she was the oldest of four chil- 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DC dren (siblings Margaret, Charles and John). Louise 20007. The family would like to express their ap- spent her childhood and early teen years in Arling- preciation to the staff at Georgetown Hospital, Al- ton Heights, Ill., where her father worked as an en- exandria Hospital, and Capital Hospice for the care, gineer for Montgomery Ward. His work took the fam- compassion and love provided to Virginia in her fi- ily to Belding, Mich., where Louise finished high nal days. school. During the Depression era, Louise and her family provided a home for her grandmothers, as well as Norman Allen Hicks relatives who had lost jobs. Retired U.S. Army Col. Norman Louise attended Albion College for one year, and Allen Hicks, 67, died in the com- then transferred to Michigan State University (MSU) fort of his family on March 26, where she earned a BS in Food Science, completing at his residence in Wayland, the last of her classes after her marriage and the birth Mass. following a battle with of her first child in 1948. At MSU she met her future ALS. husband, Jerald “Jerry” Franklin terHorst, while both Hicks was born in Albany, Ca- were working for the Michigan State News. lif. on March 23, 1942 the son of From 1942 to 1944, Louise worked as a reporter the late Norman Guy Hicks and Norman at the Grand Rapids Herald in Grand Rapids Mich. Sylvia Irene (Larson) Hicks. Allen Hicks She married Jerry on Jan. 20, 1945, while he was on Hicks is survived by his wife of leave from the U.S. Marines Corps during World War 46 years, Marilyn J. (Rehman) Hicks of Wayland. II. She subsequently moved to San Diego, Calif., He was the father of Susan M. Memoli and her hus- where Jerry was based. The couple moved back to band Christopher C. Memoli and their children Michigan after the war, where Jerry found work as a Madeline R. and Nicholas A. Memoli, all of Wayland, Grand Rapids Press reporter. and Heather L. DeMasi and her husband Michael T. Louise bore four children between 1948 and 1957, DeMasi and their children Jessica L. and Miranda G. and the family moved frequently in their early years DeMasi, all of Wayland. of marriage. When Jerry went to work as a reporter Hicks has resided in Wayland for the past year and for the Detroit News, the family moved to Lansing, a half and previously resided in Springfield. He was Mich., then to Detroit, and finally to Alexandria, Va. a graduate of Warden High School in Washington. in 1957. He received his B.A. in business administration from With four children under the age of 10, Louise Eastern Washington University and his M.B.A. from managed a busy household as well as her children’s Indiana University. He graduated from Command extracurricular activities. She also became an active and Military Staff College in 1981 and Army War member of the Northern Virginia Democratic Party. College in 1986. He served with the United States Because her husband’s career elevated him to the post Army during the Vietnam War and retired as the of White House correspondent, Louise led an active comptroller of the Army Reserves, after a 30-year social life among the city’s national news reporters, career as an Army Finance Officer. His military politicians and lobbyists, and the couple received awards include the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze regular invitations to attend functions at the White Star, Meritorious Service Medals and National De- House during several administrations. fense Service Medals. In November 2006, Louise and Jerry moved to the Upon his retirement from the United States Army, Givens Estates retirement community Asheville, N.C. he was a licensed Fraternal Insurance Counselor Louise was soon diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, (FIC) with Thrivent Financial in Alexandria. He and she lived in the Starnes assisted living unit dur- served as the president of the Virginia Fraternal Con- ing the final two years of her life. gress and was awarded the 2007 Richard M. Dou- Louise is survived by her husband Jerry of 64 years; glas Memorial Award and Virginia FIC of the Year her sister, Margaret Mirti of Las Vegas, Nev.; her four Award. He was a lay minister at St. John’s Lutheran children, Karen Morris of Decatur, Ga.; Margaret Church in Alexandria, before moving to Wayland. “Peggy” Robinson of Alexandria, Va.; Peter terHorst He enjoyed traveling, photography, swimming, run- FIRST of Asheville, N.C.; Martha Lubin of St. Petersburg Fla.; SESSION ning in road races with his daughter Heather and and her eight grandchildren. FREE skeet shooting with friends. He was a loving and A memorial service will be held in Alexandria, Va. devoted husband, father and grandfather to his fam- in June; details will be provided a future date. ily who were the center of his life. Donations in Louise’s memory may be sent to: Funeral services for Hicks took place on Saturday, Friends School of Atlanta, 862 Columbia Dr., Decatur, 300 N Washington Street, Suite 106, March 28, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church GA 30030; MemoryCare, 100 Far Horizons Ln., Alexandria, VA 22314 in Sudbury, Mass. Asheville, NC 28803; United Community Ministries, A Memorial Service will take place on May 5, at 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA 22306. 703.683.0777 | www.ftalexandria.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 ❖ 23 News Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices
budget may sign up prior to the public hearing Other Recreation by calling the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk Activities 288,814 288,814 $359,862 of Council at (703) 838-4550. Presenters are Facing Down Parents requested to provide a copy of their text to the Recreation, Parks and Cultural City Clerk and Clerk of Council. Activities 18,919,041 19,749,299 1,395,320 From Page 1 Campbell, who is running for Dis- Persons with disabilities who wish to request an Transit accommodation for this public hearing should Subsidies 16,054,474 19,764,474 8,915,000 “The biggest difference between trict A. “But parents can never ab- contract the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of 2006 and 2009 is that at least we dicate responsibility. The respon- Council at (703) 838-4550 (TTY/TDD (703) 830- Transportation and Environmental 5056) prior to April 13, 2009, if possible. Services 27,394,521 36,584,859 10,225,550 now acknowledge problems in- sibility is with the parents to keep
Alexandria Board of Architectural Review SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET stead of trying to convince people pushing it up the line.” Old & Historic Alexandria District FY 2010 Other Educational there are no problems,” said Scott The number of children in Alex- Activities $12,304 $12,304 $136,732 LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING General All Newsham, an incumbent running andria who qualify for special-edu- ======Schools 164,594,674 211,019,067 10,635,677 for reelection in District B. cation services because they are ======Fund Funds FY 2010 A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria Cash Capital $700,000 $700,000 According to an on-site review categorized as “students with dis- Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- PROPOSED PROPOSED Capital DAY, APRIL 15, 2009 beginning at 7:30 PM in GRAND TOTAL $524,272,044 $636,080,704 of the city’s special education pro- abilities” is a matter that has Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, FY 2010 FY 2010 Improvements $71,385,573 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the gram in May, Virginia Department troubled the education community following applications: (1) (2) (3) Any person desiring to review the proposed of Education officials found six for some time. According to the budget may visit the City's website (alexandria- CASE BAR2009-0043 City Council $524,157 $524,157 va.gov/budget) or visit City Hall, Office of Man- areas where the city is out of com- state audit, 1,804 of 10,334 stu- Request for approval of after-the-fact alterations agement and Budget, Room 3630, Monday pliance with regulations under the dents enrolled in Alexandria City at 113 King St, zoned KR King Street/Retail. City Manager 1,664,664 1,664,664 through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 a.m. APPLICANT: Ray W. Lotto to federal Individuals with Disabili- Public Schools are in this category. City Attorney 3,166,798 3,166,798 5:00 p.m. Additionally, copies of the proposed ties Education Act. Many of the That’s 17 percent, which is higher CASE BAR2009-0045 budget may be examined at Barrett Library, Request for approval of a waiver of HVAC City Clerk and Clerk of 717 problems centered on how the In- than the statewide average of 12 screening requirement at 102 Gibbon St, zoned Council 420,585 420,585 Queen Street, the Duncan Library, 2501 Com- RM Residential. monwealth Avenue, Burke Library, 4701 Semi- dividualized Education Programs percent. APPLICANT: Robert & Caty Poulin nary Road, and the Beatley Central Library, — known as IEPs — are written, “We need to even out the distri- 18th Circuit Court $1,353,347 $1,353,347 5005 Duke Street. CASE BAR2009-0046 with auditors finding that many of bution,” said District A candidate Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- 18th General District Court 79,228 79,228 PROPERTY TAXES tion at 102 Gibbon St, zoned RM Residential. the documents lack measurable Mimi Carter, noting that some APPLICANT: Robert & Caty Poulin Clerk of Courts 1,579,460 1,579,460 The proposed budget provides for an increase goals and educational perfor- schools bear what she described of 4.2 cents in the real property tax rate of 84.5 CASE BAR2009-0047 Commonwealth's Attorney 2,648,168 2,887,722 to 88.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation mance measures. Auditors also as a disproportionate share of the Request for approval of alterations at 102 based upon an assessment ratio of 100% fair Gibbon St, zoned RM Residential. Court Service Unit 1,363,877 1,670,751 market value. It should be noted that the found that the city was inappro- special-education population. APPLICANT: Robert & Caty Poulin adver- priately sending students out of Carter said she would support Juvenile and Domestic Relations tised tax rate is 90.5 cents. This is the highest CASE BAR2009-0048 Court 34,155 34,155 tax rate City Council may set, although Council district, lacking adequate disci- behavior-modification plans, in- Request for approval of alterations to previously may set a lower rate. The tax on commercial pline procedures and failing to re- quiry-based projects and peer approved plans at 725 S. Columbus St, zoned Law Library 117,279 164,065 real property cannot exceed 90.5 cents as RM Residential. well. evaluate students with disabilities coaching as possible improve- APPLICANT: Stephanie Dimond for Chris Other Public Safety and Justice The proposed budget represents no change in Faranetta & Janine Rubitski Activities 5,212,162 5,405,520 $141,369 the present personal property tax rate of $4.75 to make sure they are still eligible ments to the special-education sys- per $100 of assessed value on all taxable per- for services. tem in Alexandria. Yet many of the CASE BAR2009-0049 Registrar of Voters 1,077,368 1,077,368 sonal property except vehicles specially equip- Request for approval of signage at 428 S. ped to transport persons with disabilities, which “It’s obvious that we are not do- parents at the forum on special- Washington St, zoned CD Commercial. Sheriff 26,320,052 27,298,347 are proposed to be taxed at the present rate of APPLICANT: Jerald J. Littlefield $3.55 per $100 of assessed value; machinery ing very well,” said Vice Chair- education issues this week were and tools, which are proposed to be taxed at woman Sheryl Gorsuch, an incum- focused on specific problems they CASE BAR2009-0050 Citizen Assistance $573,148 $578,646 the Request for approval of alterations at 618 N. present rate of $4.50 per $100 of assessed val- bent running for reelection in Dis- experience on a regular basis. One Washington St, zoned CD Commercial. Finance 9,173,730 9,402,323 ue and, privately owned boats and water craft APPLICANT: Great Beginings Early Learning that are used for recreational purposes only trict A. “And it’s very frustrating to parent told School Board members Center General which are proposed to be taxed at the present me that we haven’t had more of a about frequent days she takes off Services 11,449,819 11,665,220 $35,594,563 rate of $0.01 per $100 of assessed value. Un- CASE BAR2009-0051 der the proposed budget, the amount of the discussion about the data.” work in an attempt to implement Request for approval of signage & alterations at Human Rights 616,464 651,564 real An annual report of students her child’s Individualized Educa- 106-108 N. Washington St, zoned CD estate tax rate required to support existing debt Commercial. Information Technology service related to open space acquisition will be with disabilities prepared by the tion Programs — including three APPLICANT: Capitol Burger, LLC By M. Services 6,549,136 6,549,136 3,981,500 0.3 percent of the total real estate tax Catherine Puskar revenues. The amount of real estate tax rate Virginia Department of Education meetings with the superintendent. Internal Audit 224,175 224,175 dedicated for affordable housing is likewise re- released in late July showed that “I’m not a School Board mem- CASE BAR2009-0052 duced to cover only the existing and planned Request for approval of demolition/ Management and Budget 1,146,834 1,146,834 debt service related to affordable housing from the city failed to meet state tar- ber, but I would like to apologize encapsulation at 420 N. Columbus St, zoned 1 cent to 0.7 cents. RM Residential. Non-Departmental - Debt gets in seven “indicators,” which to you as a citizen of Alexandria,” APPLICANT: Beverly Fetty Service 37,252,967 37,252,967 USER FEES are required under the state’s spe- said Helen Morris, who is running CASE BAR2009-0053 Non-Departmental - Contingent Reserve 0 0 It is proposed that the City's single family resi- cial education State Performance for District A. “We have got to Request for approval of addition/alterations at dential trash collection fee increase by $30, Plan. According to the required make sure the IEPs are being fol- 420 N. Columbus St, zoned Non-Departmental - Insurance, Memberships, from $301 per household in FY 2009 to $331 RM Residential. Other 9,194,033 9,194,033 per household in FY 2010 to make this activity performance report, the city did lowed.” APPLICANT: Beverly Fetty self-supporting. The proposed budget reflects Office on Women 1,334,062 1,826,922 no increase in the sanitary sewer user fee. A not meet the state targets in a Several parents at this week’s CASE BAR2009-0054 variety of other fees, fines and charges for number of areas for students with debate on special education felt Request for approval of demolition/ Personnel Services 3,114,631 3,120,631 serv- encapsulation at 911 S. St. Asaph St, zoned RM ices are also proposed to increase. disabilities — maintaining a that the candidate did little more Residential. Real Estate Assessments 1,527,794 1,527,794 APPLICANT: Edward & Joan Niles graduation rate of 43 percent; than offer platitudes. “I didn’t hear Office of Communications 1,313,784 1,313,784 keeping dropout rate under 2 per- a single new idea from any of the CASE BAR2009-0055 LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Request for approval of addition/alterations at Fire $32,709,142 $34,616,472 cent; evaluating the eligibility of candidates,” said Paul Wilson, a 911 S. St. Asaph St, zoned RM Residential. Notice of Availability of Competitive APPLICANT: Edward & Joan Niles Code Administration 6,995,739 7,564,944 children in a timely manner and member of the Special Education Grant Funds for Calendar Year 2010 developing an Individualized Edu- Advisory Committee, after the de- Information about the above item(s) may be Police 53,997,444 55,673,280 obtained from the Department of The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announ- cation Program for eligible chil- bate concluded. “There was a lot Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria Health ces the availability of competitive grant funds to dren by their third birthday. of agreement about what the prob- Room 2100, Alexandria, Department 6,870,274 6,870,274 provide civil legal services to eligible clients dur- Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) 838-4666 ing calendar year 2010. A Request for Propos- “We don’t follow the rules, and lems are, but not a lot of direction The Alexandria Fund for Human Services als (RFP) and other information pertaining to the LSC grants competition will be available from that’s intolerable,” said Bill for the future.” Children's Fund 854,480 854,480 www.grants.lsc.gov on April 10, 2009. In ac- cordance with LSC’s multiyear funding policy, Youth Fund 261,041 261,041 grants are available for only specified service areas. The listing of service areas for each Legal Notices Legal Notices Community Partnership state and the estimated grant amounts for each Fund 799,577 799,577 service area will be included in Appendix-A of the RFP. Applicants must file a Notice of Intent ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER OF PUBLICATION Human Services 27,773,777 54,887,881 to Compete (NIC) in order to participate in the Case No JJ020587-06-00 Case No JJ020587-07-00 competitive grants process. The NIC will be Commonwealth of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Sub- available from the RFP. Please refer to VA. CODE § 8.01-316 VA. CODE § 8.01-316 stance www.grants.lsc.gov for filing dates and submis- Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic City of Alexandria sion requirements. Please e-mail inquiries per- Relations District Court Relations District Court Abuse 17,149,339 30,675,049 taining to the LSC competitive grants process to Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Commonwealth of Virginia, in re FISCAL YEAR 2010 PROPOSED BUDGET [email protected] UMAR CONTEH UMAR CONTEH Other Health Activities 1,038,600 1,038,600 The object of this suit is to: The object of this suit is to: Approve the permanency plan submitted by A summary of the City of Alexandria's proposed Approve the permanency plan submitted by Fiscal Year 2010 budget is set out below. Housing 1,548,152 3,494,542 Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- rental rights of Ali Conteh, putative father of the Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual parental rights of unknown father, of the male Notice is hereby given of a public hearing on the Economic Development ABC LICENSE male child born to Eku Jah on March 12, 2004, proposed Fiscal Year 2010 budget for the City Activities 3,221,153 3,221,153 Leopold Imports, LLC trading as Leopold and to give the right to the Alexandria Depart- child born to Eku Jah on March 12, 2004, and to of Alexandria. The hearing will be held in the Imports, LLC, 106 W. Cedar St, Alexandria, VA ment of Human Services to place the child for give the right to the Alexandria Department of City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 King Planning and Zoning 5,409,792 5,409,792 22301-2620. The above establishment is apply- adoption. Human Services to place the child for adoption. Street, Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, April ing to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCO- It is ORDERED that the defendant Ali Conteh, It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Historic Alexandria 2,554,331 3,062,238 HOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine Im- putative father, appear at the above named father, putative father, appear at the above porter license to sell or manufacture alcoholic Court and protect his or her interests on or named Court and protect his or her interests on Persons wishing to speak on the proposed Library 6,093,498 6,752,368 beverages. Paul Scolese, Managing member before 5/19/2009 at 9:00am or before 5/19/2009 at 9:00am 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com
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