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he conventional wisdom in Alexandria is that the city is relatively insulated from the current economic Tdownturn, although city leaders are taking proactive measures to insulate the business climate and tax base.

Louise Krafft This week, Mayor Bill Euille announced a new program to en- courage city residents to “Buy Alexandria” by supporting local businesses. If the effort could persuade 50 percent of city resi- Photo by Photo dents to spend $50 a week, Euille said, the city government’s tax Nigel and Lori Morris with Mayor Bill Euille at the Alexandria Chamber of Com- base could expand to cover the current budget shortfall. merce annual Business Awards dinner. Nigel Morris was presented with the Busi- “We are all going to have to hold hands and share the pain ness Lead of the Year of Award. For more see Page 38 together,” said Euille. “This won’t be easy, but we are going to get through this.” The election of Barack Obama last week has created a new hope for many in Alexandria — and not “We’ve never had a Gubernatorial Primary Launches just the hundreds of campaign volunteers who knocked on doors situation like this.” only seven months away. can called strangers on the tele- — Vice Mayor Del Pepper Now that the presidential The first candidate on the field was Sen. Creigh phone. The business community is election has concluded, Deeds (D-25), the conservative Democrat from ru- excited about the prospects of an- ral Bath County who announced his candidacy for other stimulus package that Obama supported on the campaign race for the Governor’s governor back in December 2007. Because his cam- trail, and elected officials are optimistic that the Obama admin- paign for governor was already a matter of public istration will be more willing to spend money on infrastructure Mansion goes public. record, Deeds has spent the last year announcing projects and mass transit than the Bush administration. Even endorsements such as the ones he received in June though American forces may soon begin withdrawing from Iraq, from the Fairfax Coalition of Police and a slew of his By Michael Lee Pope Senate colleagues, including Arlington Sen. Mary See Surviving, Page 37 Gazette Packet Margaret Whipple (D-31). Meanwhile, Del. Brian Moran (D-46) has been working behind the scenes or more a year, the politics of Election to line up endorsements he has been planning to roll F2009 have been quietly orchestrated be- out after the presidential election. This week, he plans Photo by hind the scenes in behind-the-scenes to start announcing his supporters with an event in conversations and agreements. Now — finally Loudoun County that will include a handful of elected

— the presidential election has passed and the officials in a key area of the commonwealth. Michael Lee Pope gubernatorial campaign is set to burst into the “I’m enthusiastically supporting Brian to be public consciousness. Following Barack Virginia’s next governor,” said Loudoun Board of Su- Obama’s victory in Virginia, the campaign to pervisors Vice Chairwoman Susan Buckley in a writ- succeed Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine has moved ten endorsement. “As delegate for the 45th District into full swing this week with series of events and as House Democratic Caucus chair, Brian has a

in which three candidates vying for the Demo- record of success in all areas that matter most to Vir- /Gazette Packet cratic nomination have come out of the gate at ginians and improve our quality of life: education, full speed — sprinting toward a primary that’s transportation, environment, health care, economic development and technology, just to name a few.” “I don’t like carpetbaggers, and I think But Deeds and Moran may not be the Terry McAuliffe is a carpetbagger.” only candidates involved in the race. This week, Terry McAuliffe — a former Washington Business Journal bureau chief Kent Hoover — Tom Raycroft, said that the local contracting industry will remain a member of the Alexandria Democratic Committee See Race, Page 4 strong despite the expected withdraw from Iraq. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Mary Anne Weber Council Notebook Schools 703-917-6431 or [email protected]

An Incremental Victory In the low-grade legal war between city officials and Norfolk Southern Railroad, victory must be measured incrementally — in the slow and steady movement of legal proceedings and court filings. Such was the case this week with a decision by the Surface Transportation Board, the regulatory agency that oversees rail- road operations created in 1995 as the successor to the Interstate Commerce Commission. On Nov. 6, the three-member panel is- sued a declaratory order process that the city government re- quested back in June. “This is good news,” said Councilman Ludwig Gaines. “It means the board is going to hear what we have to say about the land-use issue.” The declaratory order was requested after City Council mem- bers learned in May that the railroad company had been loading thousands of gallons of highly flammable chemicals from rail cars to tanker trucks with little or no safety precautions. After seven weeks of operation less than 1,000 from the city’s largest elemen- tary school, the railroad finally installed the proper fire fighting equipment. But city officials were furious that Norfolk Southern was claim- ing immunity from the city’s regulator authority even though a contractor known as RSI Logistics actually operated the facility, so they filed a declaratory order challenging the contractor’s abil- ity to use the railroad’s immunity to escape oversight from the city government. But don’t hold your breath. The board’s decision to issue a declaratory order process is not a decision in either side’s favor, just an acknowledgement that the Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet panel had jurisdiction over the matter. And that took five months. Third-year teacher Kerri Buonamico teaches a special education class at John Adams “This is not like the Eastern District of Virginia where things go Elementary School last spring. down the track at a high rate of speed,” said City Attorney Ignacio Pessoa, referencing the federal court known as the “Rocket Docket” because of its swiftness in issuing legal rulings. A System with Disabilities Euille In Transition? George W. Bush signed his landmark educa- Every new presidential administration is besieged by people School officials take tion reform, known as No Child Left Behind, offering advice about people who might fill important roles in the problems have become much more trans- Washington. Such is the case with the transition now taking place corrective measures parent. Yet a recent audit by state officials across the river, where the transition team for President-elect shows that Alexandria schools are not meet- Barack Obama is deciding who will fill important federal posi- to address deficiencies ing the needs of its special-needs population tions. One name that is being thrown around for a potential posi- — a part of the system that has become in- tion overseeing small-business development in the Department of in special education. creasingly critical as the number of autistic Commerce is Mayor Bill Euille, who was an early supporter of children has increased a staggering 92 percent the Obama campaign. By Michael Lee Pope in Alexandria over the last five years. School “The rumor mill has it that my name is coming up,” Euille ac- Gazette Packet officials are now knowledged, adding that he has not sent a resume or fielded a trying to demon- telephone call from the transition team. “As much as I love being strate to bureau- mayor this city, it would be hard to say no to a president.” or School Board member Ronnie Campbell, “We are seeing a crats in Richmond If he joins the administration, Euille would work with Seminary the memory of her first involvement with that the system is categorical failure Hill resident and Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs, who is Fthe school system was a painful reminder addressing the ar- the husband of prominent land-use attorney Mary Catherine of the obstacles she would face as a parent eas where auditors across the board, Gibbs. of a public-school student with Down Syndrome. One day about 15 years ago, she decided to go to a meet- found the division ing of the John Adams Parent-Teacher Association to be out of com- and this is not a Year of Incumbency when her special-needs daughter was in preschool pliance. casual paperwork Fatigued by constant electioneering? Get over it. at the West End school. An agenda item that night “We are seeing a The Democratic caucus for the next City Council election is less struck her as a common-sense purchase for the or- categorical failure problem.” across the board, than two months away, although it could prove to be a snoozer. ganization: a specially designed chair for a student — Paul Wilson, a member who couldn’t sit upright. But the PTA did not agree and this is not a All of the current incumbent council members are expected to of the Special Education stand for re-election this year, posing a serious challenge to any to the purchase. casual paperwork newcomers who were hoping to avoid picking a fight at City Hall. “They denied it without even having much of a problem,” said Advisory Committee And Republicans haven’t been able to win a seat on council since discussion as if it was no big deal, and that kind of Paul Wilson, a 2000. stung me,” said Campbell. “I felt it was an injustice, member of the Special Education Advisory The last holdout was Councilman Rob Krupicka, who pub- and that’s when I decided that I needed to get in- Committee. “We’ve got the state on us like a licly flirted with a run for lieutenant governor over the summer volved.” cheap dress.” only to decide against a statewide campaign. After weighing his After that day, Campbell joined the PTA — eventu- According to an on-site review of the city’s options over the past few months, Krupicka announced last week ally becoming president of the organization. She ran special education program in May, state offi- that he has decided to run for re-election. for the School Board in 2003 in part to advocate for cials with the Virginia Department of Educa- “We have an unprecedented economic challenge facing the city,” special education. Since that time she has found her- tion found six areas where the city is out of said Krupicka. “I’d also like to continue working on issues like the self in the midst of an important fight with few vic- compliance with federal regulations under the environment and early childhood education.” tories. Of all the challenges that face the school sys- federal Individuals with Disabilities Education tem, the task of addressing the needs of the city’s Act. Alexandria school officials have already — Michael Lee Pope special education population may be one of the most put together a “corrective action plan” to ad vexing tasks confronting school officials at the Beauregard Street headquarters. Since President See Auditors, Page 30 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 ❖ 3 Campaign 2009 Race for Governor Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet

From Page 1 Terry McAuliffe is a carpetbagger,” said Tom Raycroft, a member of the Alexan- chairman of the Democratic National dria Democratic Committee. “Creigh Committee — filed initial paperwork to run Deeds and Brian Moran know this state for governor of the Commonwealth. The inside and out while McAuliffe just hap- move signals an increasing seriousness be- pens to own a house here.” hind a potential McAuliffe candidacy, which was launched during a series of private con- UNLIKE OTHER STATES, Virginia versations in Denver during the Democratic does not have a history of electing celeb- National Convention. Now that McAuliffe rity candidates. Former Democratic Gov. has filed a “statement of candidacy” and Chuck Robb probably comes the closest, opened a campaign committee known as although he was a graduate of the Uni- “Friends of Terry McAuliffe,” the former versity of Virginia School of Law who party chairman will launch a 60-day listen- attempted a run for lieutenant governor ing tour throughout the commonwealth in in 1977 before standing for election as which he will be sizing up support for a governor in 1981. Some might argue that potential run for governor. former Gov. Mark Warner, who was “Terry believes strongly that not all good elected to the United State Senate last decisions come out of Richmond, where too week, was an out-of-state candidate who many people are focused on what Virginia parachuted into Virginia politics success- Brian Moran speaks to a group of labor leaders in Annandale during the can’t do — especially in the House of Del- fully. But Warner managed Douglas Obama campaign. egates,” said Mo Elleithee, a veteran com- Wilders successful 1989 gubernatorial munication strategist who worked for Mark campaign and served as chairman of the primary opponents. Yet Terry McAuliffe decides Warner in the 2001 campaign and Tim state Democratic Party before launching his some feel that Moran’s to get in the race, he Kaine in 2005. “Terry’s a businessman, and campaign for governor in 2001. McAuliffe experience as chairman will be a formidable one of the first rules of business is that if does not have the kind of deep roots in Vir- of the House Democratic candidate. But Delegate you want to be successful you put your best ginia politics that either Robb or Warner had Caucus has given him the Moran’s support around

Photo Courtesy of Deeds f foot forward and you go out and sell it. before announcing their campaigns for gov- tools that he needs to be the state is a mile wide That’s what he wants to do for Virginia.” ernor. victorious in a three-way and a mile deep.” “We are in uncharted territory primary because he’s Moran has yet to right now where Terry McAuliffe been quietly building make a decision about is trying to parachute in and win, support in voter-heavy how he will handle his and we don’t know how Virginians Hampton Roads and current seat in the will react to that because it’s never across populous North- House of Delegates, happened before,” said Cordel ern Virginia. where he has repre- Faulk, director of communications “I love Creigh Deeds, sented Alexandria’s

for the University of Virginia Cen- but he’s not a dynamic or Virginia West End since 1996. ter for Politics. “Brian Moran has candidate and he can’t He could run simulta- the Mark Warner machine behind work a room like Brian neously for re-election him, and Creigh Deeds almost beat Moran can,” said Shayna to the House and for Bob McDonnell in the race for at- Englin, an Alexandria governor until after the

/The Gazette Packet torney general a few years ago. So Democratic political con- State Sen. Creigh Deeds June primary, a deci- I think it’s impossible to say where sultant. “Moran can out (D-25) sion that would compli- this race is going to fall out right organize the other candi- cate prospects for now.” dates, and he can get the endorsements and people who are already lining up to run for Campaign finance records show the neighborhood networks to back him the open seat. Or he could decide to focus that Moran raised more money up.” on his face for governor, creating an open

Robbie Hammer than any other gubernatorial can- seat that is already being hotly contested didate in the first half of 2008, SINCE BECOMING chairman of the behind the scenes. collecting $1.38 million in the first House Democratic Caucus in 2001, Moran “He will make that decision before the Photo by Photo six months of the year compared has toured the state and recruited candi- first of the year,” said Ferguson. Terry McAuliffe, potential candidate for to Deeds’ fundraising total of dates across the commonwealth creating a Back in May, former Alexandria Mayor governor in Virginia, speaks with report- $761,735. Attorney General Bob network of support in key areas such as Vir- Kerry Donley resigned his position as ath- ers at the McLean Hilton election night. McDonnell, the only Republican in ginia Beach, where Moran recruited Del. letic director with Alexandria City Public the race, raised $818,122 during Robert Mathieson (D-21) and Del. Joe Schools in anticipation of launching a cam- Elleithee said McAuliffe will make a de- that same timeframe. Yet a potential Bouchard (D-83). One of his key legislative paign for the position. Then in October, fam- cision by Jan. 7. Yet already, Moran sup- McAuliffe candidacy could dwarf these achievements has been successfully ily-law attorney Charniele Herring stepped porters have begun to worry about how a numbers by maximizing on his years as shepherding Alica’s Law through the Gen- down from her position as vice chair of the McAuliffe candidacy could seriously weaken party chairman and Clinton associate. eral Assembly, a piece of legislation that ex- Alexandria Democratic Committee in the Alexandria delegate’s path to in the June “I think McAuliffe would be the most chal- pands regional Internet task forces that charge of precinct operations in the West 9 primary. McAuliffe, who lives in McLean, lenging candidate for Republicans to beat prosecute online child sex predators. On the End — a signal that she is serious about would bring considerable fundraising prow- in a general election simply because of the campaign trail, Moran has supported rais- challenging Kerry in the Democratic pri- ess and high-profile star-power to the cam- massive amount of money he could bring ing teacher salaries to the national average mary scheduled for June. But the jockey- paign. His years as party chairman have into the race,” said Magee Whelan, Repub- and creating a nonpartisan commission to ing for position in a potential House of Del- given him close personal relationships with lican precinct captain for City Hall. “There’s oversee redistricting that will happen after egates primary has been put on hold until members of the Democratic establishment, a potential that he could buy the seat.” the 2010 Census — a delicate and impor- Moran makes a final decision about the and his association with Bill and Hillary One scenario of a McAuliffe candidacy is tant process that will happen under the next potential for a simultaneous candidacy for Clinton could prove to be assets on the cam- that it would split support and money in gubernatorial administration. House and governor. paign trail. Yet his lack of involvement in Northern Virginia, providing a boost to “Voters in Virginia want to see a record “At this point, there’s no race,” said Her- Virginia politics could prove to be a diffi- Deeds. Another scenario is that McAuliffe of public service, and they aren’t going to ring, who has already launched a commit- cult hurdle for McAuliffe to overcome. could use star power and television com- be swayed by television advertisements,” tee and initiated a fundraising operation. “I don’t like carpetbaggers, and I think mercials to steamroll over his Democratic said Moran spokesman Jesse Ferguson. “If “If the seat is open, I intend to run.”

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Another Hotel For Eisenhower Valley

ration, forming a triangular shape along the ing to the application. ker representing the property owner. Alexandria Country western portion” is necessitated, according If approved the new property is expected ❖ Expansion of the existing 30,000 Day School expansion to the staff report. However, “This condi- to be operational with 18 months. Both square feet Alexandria Country Day tion creates visual prominence for the lot Marriotts will be served by a shuttle ser- School at 2400 Russell Road for a recommended and provides an opportunity to create a vice to the nearby Eisenhower Metro Sta- additional 14,613 square feet, three- well-designed “gateway” into the Tech Cen- tion. story addition to accommodate a approved. ter,” staff stated. gymnasium, kitchen and cafeteria. In- Existing Tech Center structures, in addi- IN OTHER ACTIONS, the Commission terior renovations will replace the tion to the existing Marriott Courtyard Ho- unanimously recommended approval of the “existing substandard gymnasium By Chuck Hagee tel, include a mix of office buildings, a following applications: with a multi-use assembly hall” con- Gazette Packet Strayer College branch, and several finan- ❖ A 44 seat Ital- cial institutions. ian restaurant at five-story, 152 room hotel on the They range in height from one to eight 1310 Mount “This condition creates visual last remaining vacant lot of the stories and in size from 14,000 square feet Vernon Ave. prominence for the lot and provides an Aso-called Alexandria Tech Center to 120,000 square feet. Twenty eight seats site at 2950 Eisenhower Avenue The new Springfield Suites will cover 2.04 would be inside the was recommended for approval last Thurs- acres and have a gross floor area of 107,869 restaurant with an opportunity to create a well-designed day night by the Alexandria Planning Com- square feet plus open space of approxi- addition 16 seats “gateway” into the Tech Center.” mission. It will include 44 covered parking mately 36,355 square feet. The second level outside. It would spaces on the ground level with an addi- of the proposed hotel will serve as the main include a small bar – Staff Report tion 58 spaces on the surface parking lot. level containing the front desk and other with television but Plans for the proposed Marriott Springhill public space uses. There will be limited food no live entertainment. Service will be both taining 176 fixed seats and a stage. Suites call for an indoor swimming pool, service to include a continental guest break- on- site and carry-out. Operating hours Currently, the school has no kitchen lounge area, dining area, small conference fast and a small “market” for purchasing would be 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday and 11 or cafeteria. Lunches are delivered to room, exercise room and indoor terrace. If snacks and beverages, according to the ap- a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. the school daily with students eating approved by City Council, the proposal will plicant, Marriott International, Inc. The 12,314 square foot lot contains a one- in their classrooms, according to the place a Marriott hotel property at the east Marriott’s Springhill Suites are designed story commercial building with five tenant staff report. and west ends of the 13.82 acre Tech Cen- to provide less expensive, larger rooms for spaces. Presently there are two hair salons, The school presently has 41 on- site ter development. A Marriott Courtyard business travelers. Rooms include work a dry cleaning business, and a Chinese res- parking spaces, three of which are Hotel presently anchors the site’s eastern space, seating area and internet access. The taurant in operation. The proposed Italian handicap spaces. Additional spaces end. Due to the location’s close proximity hotel’s overall design calls for 106 king restaurant would be the fifth tenant, accord- are provided at the Del-Ray Baptist to Cameron Run, “an unusual lot configu- suites and 46 double queen suites, accord- ing to Jackson Prentiss, the real estate bro- Church.

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ginia. many people really just want to be a Some of McCain and Obama’s most prolific Kilberg, who has worked in three White part of it. It does make it a lot easier,” fund-raisers live in Alexandria area. Houses, and Pate, a managing partner at said Reed. PricewaterhouseCoopers, had raised money for Republicans before but not at the level BEYER. a political fundraising vet- By Julia O’Donoghue Photos by they did for the McCain campaign. eran, said there is no question that Gazette “I raised $1.3 million for McCain and I Obama is the easiest candidate that raised that mostly in contributions of $2,300 he has raised money for.

orthern Virginia voted Robbie Hammer or less,” said Kilberg, president of the North- In addition to his own campaigns Democratic this year, ern Virginia Technology Council. in the 1990s, Beyer was national cam- Nbut presidential candi- The businesswoman knows McCain per- paign treasurer for Vermont Gov. date John McCain sonally and has a great amount of admira- Howard Dean’s presidential run in proved a Republican could still raise tion and respect for him. She served on the 2004 and raised money for U.S. Sen. a lot of cash here. Board of Visitors at the U.S. Naval Acad- John Kerry during that year’s general According to the Center for Respon- /The Connection emy with the Republican in the early 1990s, election. sive Politics, Democratic candidate she said. The Alexandria resident has also Barack Obama trounced McCain in been involved in several congres- campaign fundraising nationally, re- sional and state campaigns since the ceiving $630 million to the Arizona 1980s, including those of Gov. Mark senator’s $380 million. Warner (D) in 2001 and Gov. Tim But McCain kept the funding gap be- Kaine (D) in 2005. He volunteered to tween the two candidates close in Vir- President-elect Barack Obama help run Obama’s mid-Atlantic fi- ginia, largely by reaching out to in- nance efforts shortly after Warner fluential supporters in the state’s among states contributing to McCain over- decided not to run for U.S. president. northern sections. all. One McLean ZIP code, 22101, also be- “This was the easiest ever [during McCain’s money people generated came McCain’s sixth most lucrative the primary] but it has gotten even $7.8 million to Obama’s $11.3 million fundraising spot in the country, according easier in the meantime. … People are statewide, a much more modest short- to the Center for Responsive Politics. calling me and asking me how they fall than the Republican campaign saw can give. I have never had that hap- on the national level. APPROXIMATELY 24 of McCain’s 534 pen before,” said Beyer, who added McCain used Washington insiders national “bundlers” – elite fundraisers who that the Mid-Atlantic region is only living in Northern Virginia to raise have solicited at least $50,000 in political second to New York City in national money for his presidential bid both donations – live in Northern Virginia. By fundraising. nationally and locally. contrast, only 11 of Obama’s approximately “We are raising more money than 560 “bundlers” reside in the area. California and Illinois,” he said. McLEAN resident Frederic Malek — These big money fundraisers tend to work who oversaw the 1988 Republican in Washington D.C. and live inside the BOTH PATE and Kilberg acknowl- National Convention and managed Beltway, seemingly unconcerned about edged that it has not always been easy President George H.W. Bush’s re-elec- what part of Virginia is “red” and what part John McCain to raise money for McCain, especially tion campaign in 1992 – was McCain’s is “blue.” when his campaign struggled finan- deputy campaign finance director. Two of McCain’s surrogates, including the Pate was also friends with McCain before cially in July of 2007. candidate’s brother, caused a stir last month the senator launched his 2008 presidential McCain’s stance on illegal immigra- when they said Northern Virginia was not campaign. McCain made an appearance as tion – he advocates offering some “I raised $1.3 million for part of the “real Virginia” and described a fundraiser Pate was hosting for U.S. Rep. path toward citizenship – also made Alexandria and Arlington as “communist Tom Davis (R-11) and the two men stayed it harder to raise money, said Kilberg. McCain and I raised that country.” in touch afterwards, the McLean resident But McCain’s major Republican said. mostly in contributions of fundraisers appeared just as likely to live “This is the first time I have gotten in- “Barack really is $2,300 or less.” in Democratic strongholds like Alexandria volved this deep. I have raised money for and Arlington as the more Republican- other candidates in the past but I hap- extraordinary and so many — Bobbie Kilberg, Northern Virginia friendly McLean. Among his list of elite Vir- pen to know John McCain pretty well and Technology Council ginia fundraisers, nine live in McLean, seven it was an entirely different effort versus people really just want to live in Alexandria and five live in Arling- when I am being recruited,” said Pate. be a part of it. It does make City of Alexandria resident Kirk ton. Blalock, a former aide to political ad- Two of Obama’s largest fundraisers also SOME of Obama’s major fundraisers also [fundraising] a lot easier.” visor Karl Rove, organized McCain’s come from local communities – McLean and had connections with their candidate. — Tom Reed national outreach to professionals Centreville. Centreville resident Tom Reed — who under 40 years old. raised between $250,000 and $500,000 Another major McCain fundraiser McCAIN’S major Virginia fundraisers ap- for the Democrat – attended Princeton Uni- At one point, Kilberg started send- and McLean resident, Dwight Schar, pear to have raised more money individu- versity with Michelle Obama and met the ing more e-mails instead of calling was one of the single largest indi- ally than Obama’s major fundraisers, presidential candidate a few years later potential donors on the phone be- vidual contributors to the Republican though the candidate did not garner as when they both worked as law associates cause she was getting into arguments Party and Republican candidates in much cash overall in Virginia. at Chicago law firm where Michelle was an with people over immigration policy, the country in 2008, according to the The Center for Responsive Politics listed attorney in the early 1990s. she said. Center for Responsive Politics. five of McCain’s fundraisers – Malek, Schar, Reed played a lot of recreational basket- “It was hard when John McCain Schar is also the former finance di- Blalock, McLean residents Bobbie Kilberg ball with Barack Obama – who started dat- took a very practical stance on immi- rector of the Republican National and Carter Pate as well as Alexandria resi- ing Michelle Obama at that time — and at- gration. … That reaction really sur- Committee and served as co-chair of dent Judy Black – as contributing “$500,000 tended the couple’s wedding. prised me and I think the reaction President George W. Bush’s presiden- or more,” to the Republican’s campaign. Reed has never been involved in major surprised John McCain as well,” she tial campaign in Virginia. Obama had only two fundraisers – Former political fundraising before the Obama cam- said. These major fundraisers drove up Lt. Gov. Don Beyer of Alexandria and Ar- paign but said he found it unusually easy Pate recalled a low point in the pri- contributions to McCain in the com- lington resident Tom Perrelli – who fell into to raise money for this campaign. mary season when other volunteers monwealth. Virginia ranked fifth the “$500,000 or more,” category in Vir- “Barack really is extraordinary and so See Election, Page 7

6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election 2008 Blue Virginia From Page 6 percent of donations given to the McCain campaign. and fundraisers were abandoning McCain. Pate too Gifts of $2,300 – the largest amount an individual was being recruited heavily by another candidate but can give during the general election – make up about decided to stick with McCain because of their per- 50 percent of McCain’s donations. Contributions of sonal relationship. $4,600 – which an individual can make over the “He kept telling me he had a course of a primary and shot and I am glad I stayed with a general election cam- him. … Sometimes it just boils “This is the first paign – make up 17 per- down to how many people you are cent of what the McCain willing to call. I mean I am not campaign paid for by campaign has received. going to stop until I get someone Checks of $2,300 and to say yes [to donating]. I have the average citizen. I $4,600 comprise 33 per- had as many as 30 people in row think that has made a cent and 10 percent of tell me no,” said Pate. the Obama campaign But McCain was not able to big difference. It donations respectively. catch up to Obama’s fundraising in Virginia or elsewhere. The certainly helped in BEYER added that it Democrat not only topped McCain has also become far in Virginia dollars overall but also Virginia.” easier to raise money in every one of Virginia’s top five — Former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer for federal campaigns in fundraising ZIP codes in McLean, Virginia recently be- Arlington, Alexandria and Great cause of the popularity Falls. of Warner and Kaine as Governors. Though it has Small donors could be the key to Obama’s never been hard to raise money for Democrats run- fundraising success over McCain in Virginia and else- ning for state office in Virginia, political activists had where, said Beyer. a hard time getting people to donate to former Presi- “This is the first campaign paid for by the average dent Bill Clinton’s campaigns or even Vice presiden- citizen. I think that has made a big difference. It cer- tial Al Gore’s race in 2000. tainly helped in Virginia,” said Beyer. “Virginia has done very well under the last two According to the Center for Responsive Politics, governors. There is lots of wealth and a sense that 48.3 percent of contributions given to the Obama Virginia has grown [under their leadership],” said campaign were $200 or less, compared to just 33.6 Beyer. Mount Vernon Paint Company (703) 768-1975

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Brown, a leader who often insisted in the military. Mark Giannotto on riding in the lead vehicles of A good place to start in showing respect for Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 Editorial convoys, the ones most likely to those now serving would be to provide them [email protected] be targeted in an attack, was with the equipment and services they need ADVERTISING: three weeks away from com- while they are there and the services they will 30, 2005, when an enemy munitions cache he To place an advertisement, call the ad pleting his tour of duty. Among family and need when they get home, including impec- was prepping for demolition exploded. department between 9 a.m. and friends left behind were his twin brother Timo- cable, first-class health care. * Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna was killed 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. thy. Jan. 5, 2006. Display ads 703-838-0302 Classified ads 703-917-6400 Nov. 11 marks Veterans Day, a day to honor HERE ARE the names of some of the local * George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th sol- Employment ads 703-917-6464 dier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born into all veterans, living and dead. men and women who have died in Iraq and Julie Ferrill But our thoughts turn to the more than 4,100 Afghanistan. We repeat these names several the Army here in Northern Virginia, at DeWitt Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 U.S. service members who have died in Iraq times a year to honor their service and to keep Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir. Alexander died [email protected] and more than 600 who have died in Afghani- their memories in our consciousness. at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Anto- Jane Hughes nio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2005, of injuries sustained Display Advertising, 703-838-0302 stan since 9/11. Here in Northern Virginia, If you know of someone who should be in- [email protected] many local families bear the personal sacrifice cluded in this list, or if you would like to share in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 17. Ginger Krup that comes with this loss. how you are honoring the memory of a family * On Nov. 5, 2005, Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling lost her member or friend lost, or about the progress 44, of Lorton, died in Tallil, Iraq. [email protected] brother, U.S. Army Specialist Christopher of someone injured, please let us know. * Marine Capt. Michael Martino, 32, of the Andrea Smith Neiberger, in August 2007 when he was killed * Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, when his Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] by a roadside bomb while serving in Baghdad, Herndon, died when an improvised bomb ex- helicopter crashed while flying in support of Ralph Lee Smith Iraq. He was 22 years old when he died. ploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan on Aug. security operations in Iraq. Employment Advertising Many local people have responded to their 12, 2007. * Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, 703-917-6411 loss by reaching out and helping others. Since * Jonathan D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls 20, was killed in combat operations in Al Anbar [email protected] her brother’s death, Neiberger-Miller has de- Church, died in Iraq on May 23, 2007, of Province of Iraq Oct. 28, 2005. Publisher voted herself to the Tragedy Assistance Pro- wounds inflicted when an “improvised explo- * Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on Jerry Vernon gram for Survivors (www.taps.org), which pro- sive device” exploded near his vehicle. Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Editor & Publisher vides peer-based emotional support and other * Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Among other local lives lost: Tavon Lee Mary Kimm services for families of the fallen. Nov. 24, 2006, of wounds suffered during com- Hubbard, 24, of Reston; Alexander Wetherbee, Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. 11, 2007, bat in Anbar province in Iraq. 27, of McLean; Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Photography: in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who gradu- * Army Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was killed Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; Sharon Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer T. Swartworth, 43, of Mount Vernon; Jim Art/Design: ated from Park View High School in Sterling, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He and another Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, and also considered Herndon and Reston as member of the 46th Engineer Battalion were Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount Vernon; Jim Laurence Foong, John Heinly, his hometowns, was a champion slam poet. His killed when their camp in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Adamouski, 29, of Springfield; DeForest L. John Smith, Stu Moll, Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp father, Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the “warrior came under “indirect enemy fire during com- Talbert, 22, of Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Binh Production Manager: poet,” and he and his wife help injured vets at bat operations,” according to Department of N. Le, 20, of Alexandria; Russell Verdugo, 34, Jean Card Walter Reed through the Yellow Ribbon fund Defense documentation. He had been a re- of Alexandria. Army Capt. Mark N. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 (www.yellowribbonfund.org). spected football and basketball player at J.E.B. Stubenhofer, 30, from Springfield; Marine Circulation Manager: Beth and Michael Belle of Vienna are mother Stuart High School and had proposed to his Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, Ann Oliver from Falls Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna and stepfather of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicho- high-school sweetheart about three weeks be- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, las Kirven, who, at age 21, was killed in Af- fore he was killed. Nachampassak, 27, from Burke; Army Staff L.L.C. Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston; Ma- Peter Labovitz ghanistan in 2005 during a firefight in a cave * Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Chavis, 21, President/CEO with insurgents. He enlisted while still in high was killed Oct. 14, 2006, by sniper fire in Iraq, rine Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, from Mary Kimm school after 9/11. Beth Belle was notified that trying to protect civilians from a roadside Falls Church, Navy Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, Publisher/Chief Operating Officer her son had died on Mother’s Day. bomb. 37, from Arlington. 703-917-6416 [email protected] Xiomara Mena and Rafael Anderson of * Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, who graduated Jerry Vernon Vienna are mother and brother of U.S. Army from T.C. Williams High School in 2003, was ON VETERANS DAY, we also honor those Publisher/Executive Vice President Cpl. Andy Anderson, age 24, who was killed killed by a bomb in Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. who served in World War I (a dwindling num- 703-917-6404 [email protected] by enemy fire during combat operations in Iraq. 19, 2006. ber), World War II, Korea and Vietnam, as well Wesley DeBrosse Xiomara Mena is described as the unofficial * Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 as those who have served the nation in times Controller of peace. “mayor” of the section of Arlington National graduate of Mount Vernon High School, died Debbie Funk Cemetery where her son is buried; she is at May 15, 2006. He was a lawyer, married, with If you have a story you’d like to share, about National Sales, 703-518-4631 the cemetery every day. two children. His parents live in Alexandria. your own military service or that of a family [email protected] More than 30,000 soldiers have been * Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 gradu- member, we’d like to hear from you. John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than ate of McLean High School, was killed in ac- — Mary Kimm, a million soldiers have served in Iraq and Af- tion in An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. [email protected], A Connection Newspaper ghanistan in that time, with their lives forever * Ayman Taha, 31, of Vienna, was killed Dec. 703-917-6416

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athaniel Dabney tor. He belonged to the University N Chapman II, 51, Cen Club of Washington, D.C., the Yale tral Intelligence Club in New York City, and the Old Agency Officer, died Sunday, Nov. Dominion Boat Club in Alexan- 9 in Alexandria after a struggle dria. with brain cancer for over two He is survived by his wife Eliza- years. beth (Liza) Martin Chapman, Born in Washington, D.C. to a daughters Marguerite, Ellen, and Foreign Service couple, he grew up Elizabeth and son Nathaniel. Fam- in Germany, Afghanistan, Russia, ily also includes his brother John Yugoslavia, and The Netherlands. McArthur and Crystal Chapman of He attended high school at Christ Hedgesville, W.V., brother William School near Asheville, N.C., the Echols Chapman, his father Rich- Odenwald Schule near Frankfurt, ard Dabney Chapman of Germany, and graduated from The Shepherdstown, W.V., and sister American School of The Hague in Nathaniel Dabney Chapman Sarah Chapman and Tim 1975. He received a BA in 1979 Monahan and family who live in from Brown University having final post was in The Hague, The Bangkok, Thailand. spent his junior year at Netherlands. He was able to com- The family are congregants of Stellenbosch University in South plete his final year in The Hague, St.Paul’s Episcopal Church in Al- Africa. Nathaniel graduated from after being diagnosed with a brain exandria, where a memorial ser- the University of Virginia Law tumor, before returning to his vice will be held on Sunday, Nov. School in 1983 and subsequently home in Old Town Alexandria. 17, at 2 p.m. Suggested recipient served a year as clerk to Richard Nathaniel’s honors include the Dis- of tributes in lieu of flowers is The Neely, then Chief Justice of the tinguished Career Intelligence Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Supreme Court of West Virginia. Medal and the Donovan Award. Hopkins University: He joined the New York law firm Nathaniel possessed a seriousness www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org; Walter, Constant, Alexander & of purpose tempered by unfailing One Charles Center, 100 North Green before joining the CIA good humor and abundant appre- Charles Street, Suite 234, Balti- twenty years ago. ciation of friendships and of the more, MD 21201 or St. Paul’s His career took him to Hamburg quiet heroism of his colleagues. He Church Memorial Fund, 228 South and Bonn, Germany; Bosnia; New was an accomplished linguist, Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, York City; and Ankara, Turkey. His lover of history, and avid collec- tel. 203-549-3312.

12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com History Mouth of the South Music To Newly elected governor to be feted at Gadsby’s Tavern next week. His Ears im Bianco is a singer that is part of a sextet. He credits his mother By Michael Lee Pope Jwith one of his favorite musical Gazette Packet Governor’s Ball memories. He has a record out, Gadsby’s Tavern will host a governor’s ball to and one that was just finished. He will be OV. 13, 1784 — In this first honor the recent election of Patrick Henry to a performing at the Birchmere on Nov. 19 fourth term as governor on Nov. 22. Taking place with Shelby Lynne. Visit Alexandria appearance since in November 1784, the event will feature Colonial Nbeing elected to a fourth term Williamsburg’s Richard Schuman portraying www.birchmere.com for more. earlier this month, Governor- Patrick Henry, who will be welcomed at a special elect Patrick Henry is expected to lobby for pre-ball reception from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The How did you get your start in evening will feature a variety of English country music and how long have you been a bill currently before the General Assem- dances, live music, dessert collation, gaming and bly that would assign tax monies to sup- a cash bar. Period costume optional, and after-five performing? port religious education in all denomina- attire encouraged. Special reception and ball ticket I moved to L.A. eight years ago to be a $75 each. Ball only tickets are from 8 p.m. to 11 tions. In an exclusive interview with the Photo coutesy of Colonial Williamsburg bass player for a friend of mine who had p.m. and cost $45 in advance or $50 at the door if been living out here. I drove into town and Gazette Packet, Henry said the bill was jus- tickets are available. Reservations are required. For Richard Schuman, who portrays tified as a means of curtailing the sin and more information, call 703-838-4242. Patrick Henry at Colonial was playing on Sunset right off the bat. It immorality of young people. He also ac- Williamsburg, will interpret the took about a month or so to realize that the cused his archrival James Madison of ar- governor-elect at a ball held in his band sucked. I quit, rented a small closet/ ranging to have the governor-elect removed tol to Richmond in 1780 as a matter of honor on Nov. 22. practice room, borrowed a guitar and taught from his seat in the House of Delegates by homeland security. Now that the war has myself how to sing. organizing his campaign for governor. concluded, the newly formed states have for the governor’s arrival. “Owing to the shrewd and devious poli- become engaged in a series complicated “One of the highlights will be the desert If applicable, How were your ticking of a man by the name of Madison, disputes over boundaries and property. collation,” said Liz Williams, assistant di- musicians chosen? the likelihood of my assessment bill pass- “We in Virginia will never cede Fort Pitt rector of the tavern. “It will include cream I got a sextet with saxophones, clarinets, ing has become increasingly remote,” Henry to the Pennsylvanians,” Henry proclaimed puffs, pound cakes and chocolate covered accordions guitars and more...I got very told the Gazette Packet. “I fear he has bet- in a recent speech after being elected. fruit.” lucky. My band set’s fire to every room tered me on this matter.” The incoming governor faces great The citizens of Alexandria will undoubt- they’re in. I met them all in different ways, Now that war has troubles in the edly take the opportunity to speak to the mostly by good ol’ word of mouth - we’ve been playing together for six years. drawn to a close, the western fron- governor-elect about matters of local con- commonwealth of Vir- “For some time now, tier of the com- cern. One issue that has been a dominant What is it that you love about ginia has found itself in monwealth, topic of conversation in recent weeks is the performing? a precarious position in there has been talk of where restless navigation of the river — a major concern There’s a certain moment, if i’m lucky, advance of the sched- natives and to the health of the city’s port. A group of when the crowd, the walls, the ceiling and uled Nov. 30 inaugura- entering into a federal thorny land dis- investors known as the Potomac Company my vocal chords and the space in-between tion in Richmond. The putes have be- has already initiated a plan to expand navi- government, one which them all feel like one thing. if i’m lucky. newly formed post-war come common- gation of the river to the Upper Falls within government, acting un- place. Mean- three years and all the way to Tidewater Madison seems to be What is your best memory when it der the wartime Articles while, within 10 years. They say cooperation from comes to music? of Incorporation, must supportive of. I will Richmond’s Richmond will be required for the success My mother used to play “The Entertainer” now begin negotiating population has of the operation. on the piano when I was a kid. I think it the sale of Virginia to- vigorously oppose such boomed from “The opening of the Navigation of the was the only song she knew. Her perfor- bacco to foreign govern- 600 a few years Potomack is, perhaps, a Work of more po- mance wasn’t perfect, but what she lacked ments. Meanwhile, a measure.” ago when litical than commercial Consequence, as it in talent, she made up for in heart. She Madison and others — Governor-elect Patrick Henry, Henry left of- will be one of the grandest Chains for pre- taught me that the most important instru- have begun to propa- portrayed by Colonial fice to 3,000, serving federal Union,” wrote George gate the idea of consoli- now that the ment you can use is your heart. Williamsburg’s Richard Schuman Richards, editor of the recently launched dating the central gov- seat of power Virginia Journal and Alexandria Advertiser. See Music, Page xx ernment by weakening has been firmly “The Western World will have free access state powers. The governor-elect — known entrenched there. Many residents are still to us, and we shall be one and the same to some as “the mouth of the South” — said recovering from the British attack in the fall people, whatever System of European Poli- he would vigorously oppose any attempt by of 1780. tics may be adopted — in short, it is a work Madison or other designing men to hatch “There’s a lot of rebuilding we have to so big the intellectual faculties cannot take such a plot. do,” the governor admitted. “And, frankly, it into view.” “For some time now, there has been talk as governor, I’m always happy to talk to the of entering into a federal government, one gentlemen of Alexandria about any contri- “The opening of the which Madison seems to be supportive of,” butions they might wish to make to the said the governor-elect. “I will vigorously cause of rebuilding our new capital.” Navigation of the oppose such a measure.” PLANNING FOR THE ball has been qui- Potomack is, perhaps, a MUCH HAS CHANGED since Henry etly taking place at Gadsby’s Tavern for served his first three terms, which were some time now. Those who attend the event Work of more political consecutive one-year appointments from will feature a variety of English country 1776 to 1779. At that time, the colonies dances, live music, dessert collation, gam- than commercial were in the throes of a mighty struggle with ing and a cash bar. The newly constructed the dastardly John Bull. After Gov. Henry Gadsby’s Tavern, which is the finest estab- Consequence.” was forced to step down because of a three- lishment in the city, was the obvious choice — George Richards, editor of the consecutive-term limit, Thomas Jefferson to locate such an event. Those who work at recently launched Virginia Journal was elected governor and moved the Capi- the tavern are feverishly working to prepare and Alexandria Advertiser Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 ❖ 13 Theater

Photos by Doug Olmsted Left to right, Edward Breitner (back to camera), Richard Isaacs, Ron Field, Margaret Bush and Kim Gowland. Margaret Bush Shines On Stage “An American Daughter” plays through this Saturday.

by Brad Hathaway McNichol as a young writer who hasn’t quite learned Gazette Packet yet that journalists don’t get to run the world just by virtue of their title. n “An American Daughter” Port City Playhouse Wasserstein, for whom the lights of Broadway were may not have picked the late Wendy dimmed in tribute after her death of lymphoma three IWasserstein’s best play, but they certainly years ago, is much better known for her Tony and picked a good one. They may not have given Pulitzer Prize winning play “The Heidi Chronicles.” it its best local production to date, but they do a This lesser-known work is a brightly written, warmly thoroughly competent job of it. What they did best, human comedy that explores serious issues as it en- however, was the selection of the actress to play the tertains. With its delving into the world of people part of a successful woman thrust who devote themselves to politics and public service, into the spotlight of public scru- the piece is a fine choice at this tiny when the President nominates time in this city. her for the post of Surgeon Gen- Where and When: The play grapples with a num- eral. The Port City Playhouse production of ber of contemporary issues. It “An American Daughter” plays through Margaret Bush, a local actress Nov. 16 at the Lee Center, 1108 deals with the phenomenon that who has pleased audiences in Jefferson Street. Performances are Fri- the expansion of professional op- many productions before at the day – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at portunities for women, not only Little Theatre of Alexandria and 3 p.m. Tickets are $14 - $16. Call 703- bring chances for great success, 838-2880 or log on to www.telgo.com/ The Aldersgate Church Commu- pcp. pride and pleasure, but also great nity Theatre, perks up the entire costs as following one dream al- project with a well constructed ways means sacrificing at least performance which builds on her already strong some of another. It also looks at the intrusion into stage presence to hold the audience’s attention and the private lives of public officials as, in this instance, make clear the various emotions her character feels a missed stint of jury duty in the distant past becomes as her career-topping opportunity slips through her a major issue in the press. Under the direction of Barra fingers. Kahn the large social issues are not allowed to di- Bush brings a perkiness and striking good looks minish the enjoyment of Wasserstein’s unique ability that is quite different than the run-of-the-mill stage to write bright, funny and quite believable dialogue. star beauty and she demonstrates a capability to tran- Bush gets some of the best lines in the play but a few scend mere attractiveness and communicate an emo- zingers are handled with aplomb by Kimberly A. tion or capture a scene while being supportive of Gowland as Bush’s step mother who, as the wife of a their fellow cast members to the benefit of the en- United States Senator, has seen the crises of public tire show. life come and go. Here, Bush has the always-reliable Mark Lee Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, Wash- Adams to play off as he handles the role of her hus- ington and Maryland as well as Broadway, and edits band, an imperfect would-be alpha-male if ever there Potomac Stages, a Web site covering theater in the re- was one. Sparking some nice one-ups-womanship gion (www.PotomacStages.com). He can be reached at moments are the scenes Bush has with Theresee [email protected].

14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Music Jim Bianco At Birchmere From Page 15 Who would you love to play with? Why? John Bonham. Simply because he’s a reckless, fear- Where is your favorite place to play, less animal who put’s his entire being into playing. I either publicly or personally? like that. I play in my kitchen a lot- there’s something about the buzz from the refrigerator that Describe your sound: drowns out all the bad notes. Singer/songwriter.

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• Cassoulet See works by Peggy Fisher and Frank Barsalou at the Schlesinger Center Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St., through Dec. 21. Old Town E-mail calendar announcements to the for children ages three to eight. and hors d’oeuvres with the Friends Alexandria Gazette Packet, Parental supervision is required. of the Campagna Center. $35 per [email protected]. “Once Upon at Time at Mount person, $50 per couple. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Vernon” is included in regular Estate Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. at the 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- admission: adults, $13.00; youth Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under Kate Clinton in “Hilarity Clinton ‘08”. Smoke Free Restaurant at 703-917-6407 with questions. 5 are admitted free. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets. www.lerefugealexandria.com Historic Mount Vernon welcomes all Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp South Washington St. The ONGOING Fire Club members (in uniform or Washington Balalaika Society Mount Vernon Community bands wearing an official pin) to free presents Volodymyr and Nataliia need members. All concert band admission during its Scouting Days Marunych, Bayan and Domra musicians wanted. Most needed are: program beginning Nov. 1 through Virtuosos from Kiev, Ukraine. Tickets Join The oboes, bassoons, French horns, Feb. 15, 2009. For more information, are $20 advance purchase, $25 at the saxophones, flutes, trombones, and visit www.MountVernon.org. door. Visit www.balalaika.org. clarinets. Also needed and welcome Hermitage Holiday Bazaar. 2:30-7 are: percussionists, and players of Women can learn how to sing with p.m, at The Hermitage in Northern tubas, euphoniums, trumpets. Visit lessons in a group from 7-8 p.m. on Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. 703- 734 North Saint Asaph Street www.mvbands.com, e-mail Nov. 19, Nov. 24, Dec. 3 and 797-3800. [email protected] or call 703- Dec. 10. Free. Held at The Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at 6201 Hillvale Alexandria, Virginia 22314 339-6534 for more information. Hermitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave., Place, Belle Haven. To benefit the Alexandria. 703-764-3896 to RSVP. Historic Alexandria Preservation (703) 548-1616 On Mondays, through Dec. 1 from 9:30 Fund. $75. Call 703-549-5811 for to 10:30 a.m., the Green Spring Martha Washington hosts an 18th- tickets and information. FOR Gardens located at 4603 Green century Christmas with candlelit Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Spring Road, will be having Yoga walks, fireside caroling, and early Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke BREAKFAST & THANKSGIVING DINNER for Gardeners for adults. The American décor during Mount Vernon St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an program will offer a series of classes by Candlelight. The Friday, Saturday adult. Free. Open 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. featuring the Vinyasa method to and Sunday evenings (Nov. 28, 29, & Book and China Signing. Wendy BREAKFAST BUFFET increase your flexibility, strength, 30; Dec. 5, 6 & 7; and 12, 13 & 14) Kvalheim will discuss and sign pieces and endurance for gardening. $ 66/ from 5–8 p.m. Tickets may be from Mount Vernon’s Prosperity 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. six-class sessions. For more purchased in advance at the Ford pattern from 2-4 p.m. at the Shops at information and to register call 703- Orientation Center or through Mount Vernon. Free. Visit Omelette Station • Eggs • Bacon • Virginia Ham 642-5173. www.MountVernon.org. Admission is www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- Sausage Links • Belgian Waffles • Hot Cakes • Home $18 for adults and $12 for children 2000. On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the under 12. Ballroom Dancing for Couples. Fires • Grits • Sausage Gravy Over Biscuits • Rolls • Waterfront and see history- 8:30-11:30 p.m. on second Friday of Muffins • Fresh Fruits inspired performances near the Mount Vernon welcomes former White each month; waltz, rumba, fox trot, Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and House pastry chef Roland Mesnier cha cha, swing, tango, etc., to live Adults: $11.25 - Children 12 & Under: $4.25 greet” of early Alexandria residents as he creates a gingerbread replica of music on large wooden dance floor, and travelers near the Waterfront George Washington’s home from 10 in the Mt Vernon area; $15/person. THANKSGIVING BUFFET DINNER and lower King Street. Free. Visit a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 through Nov. Next dances are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. www.historicalexandria.org for more. 25. The five-foot-wide and two-foot- Reservations required – Go to: 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. tall gingerbread Mansion replica will www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com/ Carved Hot!! Roast Turkey with Sage Dressing & On Monday Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green be on display as part of the new contactUs.html Spring Gardens will be having Christmas at Mount Vernon daytime Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Giblet Gravy • Roast Beef au jus • Baked Virginia Ham Family Story Time for children of event, which begins on Nov. 28. Visit Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. with Raisin Sauce • Baked Yams • Oven Browned all ages where there will be stories www.MountVernon.org for more Children up to age 2 can enjoy songs and activities. Free. For more information. and stories. Free. Visit Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Fresh information visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce • Rolls & Butter • www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gspg 4092. FRIDAY/NOV. 14 Holiday Marketplace. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Apple Pie • Pumpkin Pie • Hot Mince Pie & More!!! Children enter a world of fantasy and Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the at St. Aidan’s Day School, 8531 Adults: $17.95 - Children 12 & Under: $7.95 fables when costumed interpreters Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 Riverside Road. Browse through over weave three tales together during First St., Alexandria. The Historic 20 crafters and vendors. Free. AMPLE FREE Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall PARKING “Once Upon a Time at Mount its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Vernon”, held every Saturday and offering more than 5,000 examples of Children up to age 5 can bring lunch COCKTAIL Sunday at 2 p.m. through antiques and fine arts. Admission is and join in for stories. Free. 703-971- December at the Hands-On History $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703- 0010. AND WINE room in the Donald W. Reynolds 549-5811 for information. Peace and Reconciliation. 7 p.m. at AVAILABLE Education Center, 3200 Mount Happy Hour. 5:30 p.m. at the Belle South County Center, 8350 Vernon Memorial Highway. The Haven Country Club Living Room, See Calendar, Page 17 All Beverages Extra - Taxes & Gratuity Not Included - Completed Bar storytelling program is recommended 6023 Fort Hunt Rd. Enjoy cocktails

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From Page 16 Gift Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, 6560 Richmond Highway. Free. Talk by Ryder Braddock Road. Browse through Stevens. 703-768-2494. masks, inventions that combine art Holiday Shopping. 5:30-8 p.m. at Lee and music and more. Proceeds Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St. benefit the crew team. Visit Browse items from Kura Design, www.tjgiftshow.com or 703-606- PartyLite and more. Free. To RSVP, 0523. 703-548-1789. Fall Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Hunt Preschool, 1909 Windmill Lane. Enjoy and baked goods while the SATURDAY/NOV. 15 children are entertained with a moon Watercolor Series. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 bounce, storytelling, calligraphy, p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 truck touch, games and crafts. Raffle Green Spring Road. Learn how to and silent auction. Free. Call 703- paint backgrounds for flowers. $65/ 768-7584 for information. person. 703-642-5173 to register. Concert. 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m. at the Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall, Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. 3001 N Beauregard St., Alexandria. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra & Hear the Alexandria Symphony Maestro Kim Allen Kluge with Yuliya Orchestra perform selections from Gorenman, piano and Amy Horn, Mozart, Dvorack and Wilder. Tickets French horn. Cost is $20-$80. Call range from $80 - $40, with $20 703-548-0885 or visit student rates. www.alexsym.org or www.alexsym.org for tickets 703-548-0885 for information and Fundraiser. 6– 9 p.m. for Stop Child tickets. Abuse Now of northern Virginia. Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Enjoy wine from local wineries, hors Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 d’oeuvres from local restaurants and First St., Alexandria. The Historic caterers, a Silent Auction and more Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates at theGeorge Washington Masonic its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers National Memoria,101 Callahan offering more than 5,000 examples of Drive. Tickets begin at $75. Call 703- antiques and fine arts. Admission is 820-9001 or visit www.scanva.org for $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703- reservations. 549-5811 for information. Political Talk. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Lecture. 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Alexandria at 901 North Fairfax St. of Alexandria, 1909 Windmill Lane. Designer Wayne Zeigler will give his Hear legislators and advocates speak lecture “Antiques in Contemporary about the 2009 Virginia Legislative Interiors.” Admission is $10. Call session and how to make a 703-549-5811 for information and difference. $10 fee. Lunch included. tickets. Holiday Bazaar. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Home for the Holidays. 10 a.m.-4 Washington Street United Methodist p.m. at Collingwood Library and Church, 115 South Washington St. Museum, 8301 E. Boulevard Drive. Browse antiques, books, records, Browse through vendors, food and more. $15/person. 703-785-3275. See Calendar, Page 23

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Know of something missing from our and tickets. Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Local Theater listings? Send it to the Al- Performances are Wednesdays-Satur- exandria and Mount Vernon Gazettes to days at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. [email protected]. Ongoing Events Visit www.thelittletheatre.com or 703- Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before See The Children’s Theatre’s rendi- 683-0496 for tickets. publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- tion of “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 917-6407 with any questions. through Nov. 23 at the Thomas See “The Eight Reindeer Mono- Jefferson Community Theater, 125 S. logues” from Nov. 28 through Glebe Road, Arlington. Performances Dec. 20 at Little Theatre of Alexandria, Other Items are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 3 600 Wolfe St. Performances are Fridays Aldersgate Church Community p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. Visit Children’s Theater (ACCT2) is hold- p.m. Call 703-548-1154 ext. 1 for reser- www.thelittletheatre.com or 703-683- ing auditions for “Aladdin, Jr.” Audition vations. 0496 for tickets. dates are Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, and Nov. 16 from 4- 6 p.m. at Aldersgate See “Beauty and the Beast,” a See The Keegan Theatre’s produc- United Methodist Church, 1301 Mount Vernon Community Children’s tion of “Love Peace and Robbery,” at Collingwood Road. Ages 8 - 18, is eli- Theatre production, through Nov. 23 Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four gible to audition. 703-799-3098. at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Mile Run Drive, from Nov. 28 Fort Hunt Road. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 20. Visit performances are 7:30 p.m.ºand Sunday www.keegantheatre.com or call 703- Last Chance performances are 3 p.m.º Tickets $10 892-0202 for tickets and information. See the “Eleventh International adults and $8 children and seniors can be purchased online at www.mvcct.org See “Isn’t it Romantic” at Festival of Hispanic Theater” MetroStage, 1202 North Royal St., Alex- through Nov. 15 at Gunston Arts Cen- or at the door.º For more information call 703-360-0686. andria, from Nov. 20 through Dec. ter, Theater Two, 2700 S. Lang St. $30/ 21. Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., adult; $25/student, senior. Visit See “Pickanninies, gollywoggs, Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548- Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets 3092. mammies, & coons,” an exploration of controversial Black memora- $45, Saturday performances $45. www.metrostage.org. See “An American Daughter” bilia, at the Blueberry Art Gallery, 3112A Mt. Vernon Ave through Nov. through Nov. 16 at the Port City Play- See “Next to Normal,” a musical BIOTECHNOLOGY house, 1108 Jefferson St. Performances 30. Visit www.blueberryartgallery.com for more. about modern suburban life at Arena are Fridays and Saturdays, with a Tues- Stage, 1800 S. Bell Street from Nov. 21 One year program with rolling admission day show on Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets – Jan. 19. Callº202-488-3300 or visit range between $12 (for groups of 10 or See “All’s Well that Ends Well” Spring 2009 deadline is Dec. 1, 2008 performed by the Washington http://www.arenastage.org for infor- more) to $16. 703-838-2880 for tickets. mation and tickets. Contact the Program Coordinator for details Visit www.portcityplayhouse.com for Shakespeare Company through Dec. 7 more. at the Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark Street. Call 703-418-4808 or visit See “The Penguin Story,” a holi- 202-687-1070 day puppet show at Classika Theatre, Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell www.washingtonshakespeare.org for information and tickets. 4041 S. 28th Street Columbia Pike, from Ave., presents “The Lieutenant of Nov. 22 – Jan. 25. Call 703-824-0660 E-mail: [email protected] Inishmore” through Nov. 16. Tick- See “Scrooge: The Musical” from or visit http://www.classika.org for in- ets are $44-$71. Visit formation and tickets. Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu www.signature-theatre.org for times Nov. 22 through Dec. 14 at Little

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From Page 17 toys, holiday items, baked goods, and more. Hermitage Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. until noon at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria.703-797-3800. Volunteer Appreciation Party. 6-8 p.m. at the Alexandria Archeological Museum, Torpedo Art Factory, 105 N Union St. #327. RSVP by Nov. 11 to 703-838-4399. Environmental Workshop. 2-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn about using worms to create an indoor compost bin. $20. Registration required – 703-642-5173. Cooking Demonstration. 4-6:30 p.m. at 10 Wolfe St to benefit the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund. Learn to prepare and taste holiday hors d’oeuvres. $125 per person. Call 703-549-5811 for tickets and information. Judge Smith will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at at Evening Star Cafe, 2000 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, www.judgesmith.net for more. 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703- 519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free. for Books, 1555 King St. Children age Behaviors: Some I Hear, A Lot I See.” Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Ellen 2 and older can come with family By Tahara Nichols and Nicole Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 members for stories. Free. Visit Shivers. Free. 703-765-3645. Seminary Road. For all ages with an www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri adult. Free. 4092. Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./ Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blessed Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Show with Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 Sacrament Grade School, 1417 W. Mr. Shine. 10:30 a.m. at John a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, Braddock Road. Free admission, but Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill 703-798-8686. Free. cost for rides/games. Enjoy shopping, Drive. All ages can enjoy music, Art and Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at food, and more. Visit magic and puppets. Free. 703-971- Mount Vernon United Methodist www.blessedsacramentcc.org for 0010. Church, 2006 Belle View Blvd. more. The Singing Weatherman. 11 a.m. Features local artists and crafters Anniversary Party. 3-6 p.m. at FitOne at Kingstowne Library, 6500 with proceeds benefiting the mission Studio, 814 N. Saint Asaph St. Landsdowne Centre. All ages can outreach of the church. Visit Features a fashion show in the latest learn about the weather from a www.mountvernonumc.com for exercise threads. Free. Visit meteorologist. Free. 703-339-4610. more. www.fitonestudio.com or 703-548- Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Alexandria Recycles. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2223. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood See Calendar, Page 24 Family Story Time. 11 a.m. at Hooray Hall Lane. Discuss “Maddening

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From Page 23 choruses will be showcased. Free, but 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Robyn at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, canned food donation is encouraged. Hitchcock, “I often dream of trains 3700 Burgundy Road. Donate used 703-303-1622. and other phenomena”. Visit bikes, clothing and shoes. 703-960- Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood www.birchmere.com for information 3431. Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. and tickets. Prom Celebration. 8-11 p.m. at Beginners and advanced players age Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 12 and up. Free. 703-765-3645. Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Come in Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an dance attire. $50/person will benefit Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./ adult. Free. public art in Del Ray. Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 Book Talk. 7:30 p.m. at James M. a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 703-798-8686. Free. Commonwealth Ave. Hear local SUNDAY/NOV. 16 author Rohulamin Quander talk about his book "The Quander Antiques Show. Noon-5 p.m. at the MONDAY/NOV. 17 Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 Quality." First St., Alexandria. The Historic Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at James M. Stories and Songs. 11 a.m. at James Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers Commonwealth Ave. Discuss The Commonwealth Ave. For ages 0-4 offering more than 5,000 examples of Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd. with adult. Sign up half hour prior. antiques and fine arts. Admission is Call Ruth at 703-838-4566 for more Free. $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703- information. Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller 549-5811 for information. Lighters and Matches are Tools Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Home for the Holidays. 11 a.m.-3 For Grownups. 10:30 a.m. at St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free. p.m. at Collingwood Library and Kingstowne Library, 6500 Mother-Daughter Book Museum, 8301 E. Boulevard Drive. Landsdowne Centre. Ages 3-5 can Discussion. 7 p.m. at John Browse through vendors, food and listen to this educational puppet Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill more. $15/person. 703-785-3275. show. Free. 703-339-4610. Drive. Call for title. Ages 10-12. Free. Art Opening. 6-8 p.m. See “Protected Pointed Pursuits. 7:30 p.m. at 703-971-0010. Landscapes: Paintings of The Nature Kingstowne Library, 6500 Fall into Fall. 10:30 a.m. at Conservancy Preserves” at the Landsdowne Centre. Adults can Kingstowne Library, 6500 Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. spend time with other knitters, Landsdowne Centre. Children ages Free. embroiderers and needleworkers. 24-35 months can hear stories and Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, Free. 703-339-4610. activities about fall. Free. 703-339- 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Susan Colors and Shapes. 10:30 a.m. at 4610. Tedeschi with special guest James Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Artist Reception. 5-8 p.m. at Lee Hunter. Visit www.birchmere.com for Hall Lane. Children ages 2-3 can Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Meet Jung information and tickets. enjoy stories and activities. Free. Eun Kim and view “Circulation.” Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Charles 703-765-3645. Free. 703-838-5095. Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. TUESDAY/NOV. 18 WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 Poetry Event. 4-9 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Hear Rod Violin Class. 6:30 p.m. at The Film Screening. 7:30pm at Huntley Smith curate the evening. Free, but Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. All Meadows Park Visitors’ Center, 3701 donations accepted. Visit ages can learn from Charles Lockheed Blvd. A new documentary, dcpoetry.com or 703-400-2984. Castleman. Free. Visit Restoring Dyke Marsh will be Music Festival. 4 p.m. at St. James’ www.charlescastleman.com or 703- premiered. Free. Call 703-768-2525 Episcopal Church, 5614 Old Mill 838-4994. for information. Road. Local church choirs and school Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, See Calendar, Page 25

24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar itchen and From Page 24 www.gadsbystavern.org or call Children up to age 2 can enjoy songs K ranite Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 703.838.4242 for tickets. and stories. Free. Visit G 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Shelby Book Discussion Group. 7-8:30 p.m. www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- xpo Lynne with Jim Bianco. Visit at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 4092. E www.birchmere.com for information 5005 Duke St. Discuss “An Interest in Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall and tickets. Life,” a story from The Little Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Pajama Story Time. 7 p.m. at James Disturbances of Man by Grace Paley. Children up to age 5 can bring lunch M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 For info, call Bill at 703-931-3559. and join in for stories. Free. 703-971- FREE SINK WITH Photo to come! Commonwealth Ave. For ages 3-6 Story Time. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 0010. without an adult. Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, PURCHASE OF 5005 Duke St. Ages 3 to 5 – children Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Ellen SATURDAY/NOV. 22 SILESTONE Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 only. Free. Seminary Road. For ages 3 to 6 with Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Historic Ball. 7-11 p.m. at Gadsby’s COUNTERTOP an adult. James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal St. (min 25 sq ft) Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Enjoy a variety of English country For ages 12-24 months with an adult. dances, live music, dessert collation, Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen 4615 Duke St. St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free. Luncheon and Tour. Noon at The gaming, and a cash bar. Tickets for Alexandria, VA 22304 Fall Into Giving. 6:30-9 p.m. at HSBC Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 reception and ball are $75. Tickets Bank, 415 John Carlyle St. Bring Fairbanks Ave. Free. for the ball only cost $45 in advance 703-370-0037 Stories and Science. 4 p.m. at John goods and gifts to the wine and or $50 at the door (if tickets are kitchengraniteexpo.com cheese event. Visit Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill available). Call 703.838.4242. www.givebackalexandria.org or 703- Drive. Ages 4-6. Enjoy stories, Christmas Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 739-7778. activities and experiments. Free. 703- St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St. The Small Wonders. 10:15 a.m. at John 971-0010. Bazaar includes over 60 exhibitors/ Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Turkey Tales. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood vendors, Santa’s Workshop, crafts, Drive. Children ages 13-23 months Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. bake sale, flea market, children’s can enjoy stories, fingerplays and Children ages 2-5 can enjoy stories games and prizes, book sale. Free. more. Free. 703-971-0010. and activities for Thanksgiving. Free. Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John 703-765-3645. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jimmy Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Thackery & The Drivers with The Cathy Ponton King Band. Visit Drive. Call for title. Free. 703-971- FRIDAY/NOV. 21 0010. www.birchmere.com for tickets. Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Catie Curtis Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, THURSDAY/NOV. 20 and Lori McKenna. Visit 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703- Christmas Mart. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at www.birchmere.com for information 519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy. and tickets. Fashion and Entertainment Show. The Mart features handmade arts and Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles 7 p.m. at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson crafts, jewelry, baked goods and Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. $15/adult; $7.50/child. Portion of frozen casseroles, various vendors St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an the proceeds benefit the Youth and consignments. Free. adult. Free. Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church. Dance Lessons. 7:30-9 p.m. at Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Visit www.walkthiswayproductions- Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan kalaj.com or 703-927-2927. Royal St. Learn the dances of Jane Drive. Here music for brass quintet FotoWeek DC Celebration. 5:30-8 Austen, George Washington, and and flute. Free. Visit p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Abigail Adams in Gadsby’s Tavern www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767- Union St. Enjoy a presentation by Museum’s historic ballroom. The cost 5658. Steve Uzzell and receptions. Free. for lessons is $30 for the series or Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Visit www.torpedofactory.org or 703- $12 per class. Visit Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. 838-4565.

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To have a notice listed in the Alexan- www.givingfullcircle.org for more. dria Gazette Packet Bulletin, e-mail [email protected]. The Alexandria Jaycees will sell Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- Christmas trees this season, with pro- lowing week's paper. Call Rebecca Halik ceeds to benefit the Holiday Shopping at 703-917-6407 with questions. Tour for underprivileged children. This year’s lot will be open Nov. 29 until all The City of Alexandria’s Depart- the trees are sold. The location is the ment of Human Services is Safeway parking lot in Old Town, 500 currently accepting applications for the South Royal St. The operating hours are 2008-2009 Winter Fuel Assistance Pro- Monday-Friday, 6– 8 p.m. and Satur- gram now through Friday, Nov. 14. day/Sunday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Prices from Financial assistance is available to eli- $45-$90. For more details or for mem- gible low-income households to help bership information, call the Jaycees’ pay for the primary fuel used to heat the 24-hour recorded event line: 703-866- home. Applications for assistance may 7171 or visit www.alexjaycees.org. be obtained at the Department of Hu- man Services, 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave., The FitOne Studio will celebrate its Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. Anniversary Party in Old Town on Sat- and 5 p.m. To request an application by urday, Nov. 15 between 3 and 6 p.m. mail, please contact Ward Pivec at 703- The main event will feature a star-stud- 838-0971. ded fashion show, featuring FitOne clients and trainers working the catwalk Every year, the Alexandria Office in the latest exercise threads from on Women organizes a holiday party lululemon athletica. No ball squats or for mothers and children who have been bench presses, just lots of drinks, dips recently served by the Domestic Vio- and special door prizes. Everyone is lence Program. If you would like to welcome to celebrate fitness, fashion, Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette donate to the Children’s Holiday Party and fun at the FitOne Studio located at this year, please bring unwrapped toys 814 North Saint Asaph Street. Free ad- Lorraine, Lauren and Todd Healy celebrate at the preview and gift cards to the Office on Women, mission, for more details contact the Calendar Unveiled party of Todd’s 2009 Alexandria Calendar at Gallery 421 King Street, Suite 400. The office is studio at 703.548.2223 or visit http:// Lafayette on Saturday evening. open Monday through Friday from 8 www.fitonestudio.com a.m. to 5 p.m. All donations must be property owners that the second half The City of Alexandria, Environmen- the state, Monday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 received by Monday, Dec. 15. If The Seminary Hill Association 2008 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee tal Policy Commission & Virginia Tech p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lee Center, you have any questions, please call Sh- will hold their Annual Meeting on Tues- payments are due Nov. 17. To avoid a will hold an Eco-City Open House to 1108 Jefferson St Please RSVP to Eco annon McGregor or Stephanie day, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Addison late payment penalty and interest, pay- provide input about the Environmental [email protected]. Romonchuk at 703-838-4911. Auditorium of the Virginia Theological ment must be received by the City or Action Plan, which will be used as a Seminary. There will be refreshments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service roadmap for City leaders, staff, and citi- At the Alexandria Volunteer The Giving Circle of Alexandria and a business meeting followed by no later than Nov. 17. If you have not zens to implement the Eco-City Bureau’s annual Evening in the Heart (www.givingfullcircle.org), is holding a Councilman Timothy Lovain speaking received a bill in the mail and do not Environmental Charter. The public is of Alexandria, the 28-year-old Alexan- Community Forum, “Moving Ahead in on transportation issues at 8:15 p.m. For have your real estate tax paid by your also invited to comment on the City’s dria nonprofit announced that its name Hard Times” on Tuesday, Nov. 18, more information, contact Joanne mortgage company, contact Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) had been changed to Volunteer Alex- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Durant Lepanto, 703-823-1241. [email protected], or call Stormwater Program Plan, a require- andria, reflecting an updated approach Center, 1605 Cameron St. Free, box 703-838-4777 to request a duplicate ment of the Virginia Stormwater to volunteer recruitment and manage- lunch for $15. Visit The City of Alexandria reminds bill. Management Program permit issued by ment.

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Val Hawkins volunteered to bartend for the evening’s event. With Val is Brenda Doherty and Sister Mary Bader, administrator of St. Ann’s. Maureen Carita, Jane Cahill, Katie Carita, Nadya Muchoney and Peg Cahill.

The Winery celebrates 10 years with a benefit for St. Ann’s. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet

Jamie Comiskey, Brenda Doherty and Chris Camalier.

New Zealand winemaker Judith Fowler and her son Gray Mosby. Fowler, a Virginian by birth and now living in New Zealand produces a red wine under the name of Puriri Hills Vineyard. Katie Carita, Jane Cahill and Franco. Franco donated freshly made pizza for the event. Over $15,000 was donated.

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Gauging the Challenge Indicator Alexandria Performance State Target Graduation rate of students with disabilities 34 percent 43 percent Dropout rate of students with disabilities 4 percent 2 percent English proficiency of students with disabilities 49 percent 73 percent Math proficiency of students with disabilities 44 percent 71 percent

SOURCE: Virginia Department of Education Auditors Cite Non-Compliance From Page 3 bers to review addressing students who have been transported outside of Alexandria for edu- dress a number of deficiencies. Some of the prob- cational programs. lems centered on how the Individualized Education “The board doesn’t want to wait until the end Programs — known as IEPs — are written, with au- of the school year to learn how we’ve done re- ditors finding that many of the documents lack mea- garding our special education goal, as well as surable goals and educational performance mea- all the others,” wrote Folkerts. sures. Auditors also found that the city was inappropri- THE NUMBER OF children in Alexandria who ately sending students out of district, lacking ad- qualify for special- equate discipline procedures and failing to re-evalu- education services be- ate students with disabilities to make sure they are cause they are catego- “Parents have still eligible for services. rized as “students communicated “Our review found that some of the IEPs did not with disabilities” is a have the kind of information needed to find out what matter that has frequently with services were required for that student,” said Sandra troubled the educa- Ruffin, director of federal program monitoring for tion community for us regarding the Virginia Department of Education. “Some of the some time. According documents did not have a behavioral intervention to the state audit, their concerns, plan, which is required by federal law.” 1,804 of 10,334 stu- dents enrolled in Al- their AN ANNUAL report of students with disabilities pre- exandria City Public pared by the Virginia Department of Education re- Schools falls under frustrations, leased in late July showed that the city failed to meet that category. That’s and desires to state targets in seven “indicators,” which are required 17 percent, which is under the state’s special education State Performance higher than the state- improve the Plan. According to the performance report, which wide average of 12 divisions are required to report each year, the city percent. And it’s sig- education of did not meet the state targets in a number of areas nificantly higher than for students with disabilities in a wide range of ar- the national average, their children.” eas — maintaining a graduation rate of 43 percent; which is 11 percent. — School Board Chair- keeping dropout rate under 2 percent; evaluating According to the woman Yvonne Folkerts the eligibility of children in a timely manner and United States Depart- developing an Individualized Education Program for ment of Education, eligible children by their third birthday. Combined New Jersey has the highest percentage of its with the corrective action plan outlining the student population classified under the head- division’s plan to bring itself into compliance with ing “students with disabilities” at 16 percent federal regulations, school officials have a massive and Idaho had the lowest number at 8 percent. task before them. “We have an over-identification of minority “Parents have communicated frequently with us students, especially black males,” said School regarding their concerns, their frustrations and de- Board member Arthur Peabody, who is the sires to improve the education of their children,” said board’s liaison to the Special Education Advi- School Board Chairwoman Yvonne Folkerts in a sory Committee. “Historically blacks have been written statement. “One of the goals which the not properly evaluated as to their needs and School Board passed last month, ensuring higher placed in what have historically been called achievement for each and every student, includes ‘dead-end’ classes.” addressing the needs of our special education stu- Superintendent Morton Sherman said he in- dents.” tends on drastically reshaping the city’s spe- The chairwoman has called for a three public ses- cial-education system — decreasing the amount sions with the superintendent and the School Board of “parallel tracks” and increasing the amount to determine how the administration is adapting to of “inclusion.” Sherman said he would like to the challenges facing the city in educating special- see special-education students spend more time needs students. Meanwhile, Superintendent Morton in mainstream classrooms, an organizational Sherman has already submitted a plan to Richmond framework that will have the added benefit of officials outlining how the system plans to bring it- putting students in a classroom with a teacher self into compliance. Board members are planning who has specialized training in that subject. He to hire an outside consultant to conduct what plans to start phasing in the new system within Folkerts described as “a comprehensive, independent the next few months. assessment of our special education program.” And “The traditional model that we’ve used has administration officials at the Beauregard Street of- the kids separated,” said Sherman, who began fice are developing a monitoring system that veri- his new job as superintendent of Alexandria fies consistent implementation of Individual Educa- City Public School in August. “But we need to tion Plans. By next June, Folkerts said, she expected include them more, and we’ve already taken Sherman to have developed a plan for board mem- steps to start phasing that in.”

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 ❖ 31 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Mark Giannotto Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Alexandria is America’s Marathon Capital

more conducive to such activities. Study says area has But the list of towns considered marathon the most marathon havens is littered with much more north- ern cities like Ann Arbor, Mich., Minneapo- participants in the lis, and Portland, Ore. It turns out there are a number of factors that contribute to the country, but why? popularity of running and this area appears to have a near-perfect confluence of them all. By Mark Giannotto Just last Saturday morning more than 300 The Gazette-Packet people came out despite overcast skies at Cameron Run Regional Park for the Biliary t was 1976 and 11-year-old Alexan Artesia (BA) 5K. Many there had run in dria native Jim McGrath was having marathons before and were simply out to Ihis first of many encounters with the get their legs moving after a long week at a marathon. desk or to keep up with a legacy of week- He had just watched American runner end runs. Frank Shorter get the silver medal in the “It kind of keeps my life in order,” said marathon event at the 1976 Olympic Games Arlington resident Jesse Johnson, who fin- in Montreal, four years after Shorter had ished first in the BA 5K. “I think in general become the first American to win the event (this area) just has a lot of type A person- at the 1972 games in Moscow. alities that like to keep fit.” Simply put, the prospect of running for “I grew up in a family where my dad was sport had been transmitted into his living always doing marathons,” said Alexandria room. resident Jenny Goransson, who ran in her Mark Giannotto/The Gazette-Packet “It was the first time anyone knew an fourth marathon three weeks ago at the Over 320 runners participated in the BA 5K this past weekend at American who had run and it was the first Marine Corps Marathon. “I always thought Cameron Run Regional Park, one of countless running events held time it was ever on television,” said he was crazy, but then I ran track in high throughout Alexandria every weekend. McGrath. “That was a big moment.” school and college and when I graduated Inspired by his new Olympic hero, college I said I was going to give it a try. I Farley also points to the sheer amount of signed to train participants for the area’s McGrath went out and bought his first pair thought I’d just do one, but then I really events that take place throughout the area most well-known race, the Marine Corps of running shoes and “started jogging down loved it.” every weekend. His store sponsors events Marathon held every October. Many of the Duke Street” as a new way to stay in shape. Aside from getting exercise, Alexandria’s as small as the BA 5K and as large as the runners in these clubs originally sign up just A short time after that, he started running affluence also plays a large role in how annual George Washington Parkway Clas- to stay in shape, but end up taking a much his own races, finishing the Marine Corps popular running has become over the years. sic and Potomac River Run Marathon, and more vested interest. Marathon in four hours and forty-four min- Generally speaking, people in the upper is out in the community almost every week- “You see other people doing it, and you’re utes as a 13-year-old. middle class of America are the ones that end putting on races. like if that girl can do it, I can do it,” said Thirty years later the phenomenon that have the time and the money to spend run- In addition, Pacers has their own running Alexandria native Judy Abid after finishing got McGrath hooked is still around and ning for exercise. club that meets almost every day of the the BA 5K last weekend. stronger than ever in the Alexandria area. According to Chris Farley, owner of Pac- week. According to the company’s event Last spring the May 2008 issue of Running ers Running Stores, the blend of wealth and coordinator, Kathy Dalby, a runner in the THE PHENOMENON of marathons in this Times Magazine concluded that Alexandria the importance placed on exercise in the club can take part in up to 21 training ses- area doesn’t seem to be slowing down, ei- was the top marathon city in the United area is what draws many into the sions throughout the week and their club ther. According to Dalby, Pacers has seen a States based on race finishers per 1,000 marathoning scene. sees as many as 700 runners participate in 35 percent increase in participants for its residents. “I think it’s really part of the culture, and at least one session a week. No. 1 race — the GW Parkway Classic — we see it in our business, it starts at an early “It’s really a great social activity, especially just in the last three years. IT’S SURPRISING to some when the no- age,” said Farley. “Meshed with that fact that in such a transient area,” said Dalby. “It’s Although that race is only 10 miles, it’s tion of Alexandria being one of this Alexandria is an area where people are very such an inclusive sport. Running, you can viewed as one of the big tune-ups for the country’s pre-eminent running cities is educated, upper middle class, those people be as slow as molasses and still be okay in Marine Corps Marathon. This year’s Marine brought up since common sense says a place are the ones who have the opportunities to a race.” Corps race had more than 650 finishers who with nice weather year-round would be run. “ Many of the area’s running clubs are de- listed their hometown as Alexandria. A Perfect Ending for Episcopal Maroon boy’s soccer wrist in mid-September. But what makes the season so impressive and finding our identity once again. Nobody Instead, the Maroons decided to make it is that Sebele still finished the year as the felt the pressure to be the guy on any given team goes 23-0, seem as if Sebele had never left — that is, team’s top scorer despite missing the final game. … We just had so many different until the senior decided to do his best Willis 15 games. Coach Rick Wilcox says it’s the options.” wins state title. Reed impression. perfect example of the tremendous balance But while Episcopal jumped out to an Last Saturday, Episcopal capped off a re- Episcopal enjoyed all season long. Senior early 3-0 lead to cruise to a state title, the markable 23-0 season with a Virginia Inde- Given Kalipinde had 14 goals, senior Greg By Mark Giannotto Maroons would need their injured star in pendent School League State Champion- DiNardo had 13 goals, and senior Alex the semifinal round. Against Paul VI last Gazette Packet ship, defeating Norfolk Academy, 4-0. The Smith chipped in with eight goals on the Thursday, the Maroons were taken out of championship game served more as a coro- season. their comfort zone and forced to rely on he easy way out for the undefeated nation for a team that never missed a beat “With or without Shadow I didn’t think athleticism, rather than the precision pass- TEpiscopal boy’s soccer team would once Sebele went down. Before the state we would have made it through the whole ing that had made them so effective all year have been to make an excuse once tournament, Episcopal overcame longtime season undefeated,” said Wilcox looking long. star forward and co-captain Shadow Sebele nemesis Georgetown Prep twice to take the back on the title run. “After he got hurt, we (18 goals through eight games) broke his IAC title. took it one game at a time moving forward See Xyxyxyxy Xyxyxyxy, Page 33 32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Episcopal Wins Trifecta, Star Player Returns From Page 32 alty box and was taken down from behind. minute remaining, Wilcox let him enter the ers, the first up off the bench when some- With the game scoreless and just 20 min- He buried the subsequent penalty shot, ty- game for the first time. one else scores. He remained so positive utes remaining in the second half, the Pan- ing the game at one apiece, and after two Wilcox had Sebele slated to take the even though he’s been frustrated for not thers earned a penalty kick and took the overtime periods bore no goals, the match team’s fifth and final penalty kick, and like being in there.” lead. Things looked dire for the Maroons, went to a shootout. a Hollywood ending, after four rounds the The winning kick set the stage for who hadn’t mounted much of a counter at- That’s when Episcopal’s season came full score was 4-3 in favor of Episcopal. A goal Episcopal’s first-ever state title in boy’s soc- tack all game. circle. on Sebele’s kick would mean a chance to cer, something not lost on the coach and Sebele had been given permission by the play for a state title the next day. his team. BUT WITH TWO minutes left, DiNardo, team’s medical staff to sub in late in the “He buried it,” said Wilcox. “It was a spe- “It’s probably the most significant penalty who had been fighting back spasms all second overtime period so he could take one cial moment for him. Ever since that 8th kick in school history,” said an ecstatic game, found his way into the Paul VI pen- of the five penalty kicks. With less than a game, he’s continued to be one of our lead- Wilcox. “I’m still in cloud nine.”

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ers only. It did not account for international Washington, D.C. 13 percent; and Philadel- the former and $950 for the latter. Those Alexandria ahead of travelers, according to Brown. The primary phia 6 percent. spending figures are considerably higher the curve in most objective of the study was to develop a ❖ The top two reasons for visiting Alex- than the national average of $494, accord- marketing plan that will be divided into andria are: Friends and relatives 52 percent; ing to TNS. statistical categories. three segments: including in-market tour- Sightseeing 28 percent. ❖ The top activities Alexandria visitors ists, destination market and regional mar- ❖ The primary modes of transportation enjoyed were fine dining 29 percent, mu- ket tourists. used in getting here are auto 48 percent; seums 27 percent, visiting historic sites 26 By Chuck Hagee The latter market focuses on local resi- air 37 percent; rental car four percent; and percent, shopping 25 percent, art galleries Gazette Packet dents and those from nearby jurisdictions bus three percent. Those statistics are quite 14 percent, and old homes/mansions 12 such as throughout Northern Virginia, different from national figures, which show percent. lexandria Convention & Visitors Maryland and the District of Columbia. Each the same categories as 70, 18, 4, 1 and 1 ❖ The demographics of Alexandria visi- Association (ACVA) will unveil market analysis is used to develop adver- percent respectively. tors broke down as follows: 50 percent over Atheir new “Fact Book” during tising strategies aim at that focus group. ❖ The average amount spent by an aver- the age of 45; those with a college educa- tomorrow’s Forum at the Westin Here are some of the points that will be age Alexandria travel party of 2.4 individu- tion 44 percent; 38 percent had a house- Hotel. It will show that without tourism revealed in ACVA’s Fact Book: als is $634. The breakdown between leisure hold income of over $75,000 annually; and income the present City budget crunch ❖ Local tax receipts from tourism have travelers and business travelers is $524 for one third had children under the age of 18. would be exceedingly worse. Tourism is increased 3.3 percent from 2003 to 2007. Alexandria’s cash cow. They now provide in excess of $19.5 mil- “We had the tourism research firm, TNS lion annually. Highest Dividend Company, bundle two years of research to ❖ Expenditures from tourists has risen Amidst all the economic chaos of the ter of 2007.Net income stands at $6.7 mil- find out how many visitors we are getting from $460 million in 2003 to $585 million mega banks, the Board of Directors of Burke lion for the third quarter compared to $4.8 per year, where they are coming from, why in 2007. & Herbert Bank & Trust Company Nov. 10 million for the same period last year, an they are coming here, and who they are,” ❖ Payrolls in the tourism industry seg- announced it will pay a $17 dividend on increase of 41 percent. said Stephanie Brown, president and CEO, ment of the economy has increased from Dec. 1 to stockholders on record as of Nov. “We are extremely proud of our perfor- ACVA. $96 million in 2003 to $101 million in 2007. 17. The Board’s motion follows substantial mance in 2008, especially in light of the cur- “They were scientifically able to calculate ❖ The hotel taxes in 2007 produced $19 increases in the bank’s 2008 earnings. rent state of the economic difficulties in the that we are getting 3.3 million annual visi- million in city revenue. That’s an increase This December’s dividend will bring to- financial sector. Our Board of Directors is tors to Alexandria. The definition of a visi- of more than $3 million since 2003. tal dividends for 2008 to $50 per share, a pleased to be able to reward our loyal share- tor for their calculations is anyone who has The TNS report also revealed the follow- 25 percent increase over the $40 per share holders with the largest dividend in our 156- traveled more than 50 miles from their ing: paid to shareholders in 2007. Year-to-date year history and still put away more than 60 home to a given destination,” she said. ❖ The top markets for potential Alexan- earnings for the metropolitan area’s oldest percent of our earnings for increased capi- The study was based on domestic travel- dria visitors are New York 14 percent; bank are up 31 percent from the third quar- tal,” said E. Hunt Burke, president and CEO.

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MEMORIAM OBITUARY ORDER OF PUBLICATION BARBER, PEGGY WARD Brenman, Estelle M. Case No JJ019589-04-00/JJ019589-06-00 Commonwealth of Virginia APRIL 5, 1929 - NOV.9, 1996 On Thursday, November 6, 2008 of Alexandria, VA. CODE § 8.01-316 VA. Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Beloved wife of the late Bernard “Ben” Bren- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re man, Col. USA Ret.; mother of Barbara Bren- JEREMIAH ANDERSON man and her husband, Stephen Newman and The object of this suit is to: Marc Brenman and his wife, Barbar a Bither; Approve the permanency plan submitted by sister of the late Akiba Liebergall; grandmother DHS, to terminate the residual parental rights of of David and Eliza Brenman. the unknown father of Jeremiah Anderson, DOB 5/31/05, born to Tanaira Anderson, and to give Graveside service will be held at Roosevelt Me- the right to the Alexandria Department of morial Park, Trevose, PA on Monday, Novem- Human Services to place the child for adoption. ber 10 at 1pm. Memorial service will be held at It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Twelve years has sadly passed Congregation Agudas Achim at a later date. In father appear at the above named Court and since you were called away. But lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be protect his or her interests on or before ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT made to the Board of Lady Managers of INOVA 1/30/2009 at 2:00pm fondest memories still remain and Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Rd. Alexan- hopes to meet in heaven - dria, VA 22304. ORDER OF PUBLICATION REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP someday. Case No JJ019589-04-00/JJ019589-05-00 AND/OR MINOR AMENDMENT Commonwealth of Virginia With Love, Marvin and children ORDER OF PUBLICATION Lonzell Rashad Adkins Case No JJ020383-05-00 VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic The applicants listed below have requested a November 12, 1977 - April 18, 1994 Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Relations District Court special use permit for a change of ownership. Commonwealth of Virginia, in re We thought of you with love today, but OBITUARY Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic The Director of Planning and Zoning may ap- that is nothing new. We thought about Relations District Court JEREMIAH ANDERSON prove the permits unless a request that the ap- Burley, MaryAnn The object of this suit is to: you yesterday and days before that too. Commonwealth of Virginia, in re plication be forwarded to City Council is re- DAVION CORTEZ STEWART Approve the permanency plan submitted by Your memory is our Keepsake with On Monday, November 3, 2008 of Alexandria, The object of this suit is to: DHS, to terminate the residual parental rights of ceived by November 27, 2008. which we will never part. God has you VA. Terminate the parental rights of Robert Bowie, the Tanaira Anderson(mother) to Jeremiah An- putative father of Davion Stewart, DOB derson, DOB 5/31/05, and to give the right to For information about this application, call 703- in his keeping, we have you in our the Alexandria Department of Human Services Beloved wife of the late Albert Charles Burley, 10/31/03, born to Deidre Stewart; approve a 838-4666 or write to the Alexandria Department hearts. Capt. USN Ret; mother of Margaret Burley, Pat- foster care plan with goal of adoption; and enter to place the child for adoption. It is ORDERED that the defendant Tanaira of Planning and Zoning, Room 2100, City Hall, Happy 31st Birthday ricia Suhy and her husband, John (Col. USMC any other appropriate orders without further Anderson (mother) appear at the above named Love Ya! Michael, Connie, Ret.), Teresa Burley-Anderson and her hus- notice to Robert Bowie. 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 It is ORDERED that the defendant Robert Bow- Court and protect his or her interests on or Danielle and Rashad band, Andy, Ann Burns and her husband, Tim, before 1/30/2009 at 2:00pm Janet Drury and husband, William, Albert Bur- ie appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before 1/28/2009 at SPECIAL USE PERMIT # 2008-0080 ley, Jr. and his wife, Ann, Michael Burley and 2:00pm ORDER OF PUBLICATION ABC LICENSE his former spouse, Connie and Mary Lou Case No JJ021417-04-00/JJ021417-05-00 Unwined, Inc trading as Unwined online, 113 N. D’Agostino and her former spouse, Matt; sister Commonwealth of Virginia ADDRESS: 719 King Street Fayette Street #6, Alexandria, VA 22314. The of the late Louin Bartholomew, Jr.; grandmother ORDER OF PUBLICATION VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No JJ020383-05-00 above establishment is applying to the VIRGIN- of Timothy, John Mark, Amy, Terry, Erin, Mar- Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Commonwealth of Virginia Request for change ownership of a restaurant IA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVER- yanne, Annie, Robert, Kevin, Justin, Valerie, Relations District Court VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re AGE CONTROL for a Internet Wine Retailer Chris, Ashley and Sarah; great grandmother of license to sell or manufacture alcoholic Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic JASON POMMIER Nathan and Mason. Relatives and friends may Applicant: Hayna Rajamani beverages. Vanessa Moore, Corporate officer Relations District Court The object of this suit is to: call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castle- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Approve the submitted permanency plan, with wellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Thursday, Decem- DAVION CORTEZ STEWART goal of adoption, and terminate the parental ber 4th 2 to 4pm & 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian The object of this suit is to: rights of Carla Pommier, mother of Jason Pom- SPECIAL USE PERMIT # 2008-0081 ABC LICENSE Terminate the parental rights of Unknown father Roger’s Deli-Pizza LLC, trading as Roger’s Burial will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church, mier, born to Carla Pommier on 12/18/2001; of Davion Stewart, DOB 10/31/03, born to and enter any other appropriate orders. Carla Deli-Pizza, 6631 Wakefield Dr, Alexandria, VA 2907 Popkins Ln. Alexandria, VA on Friday, De- ADDRESS: 3676 King Street cember 5th at 10:30am. Interment Arlington Deidre Stewart; approve the Pommierr to receive no further notice of future 22307. The above establishment is applying to foster care plan with the goal of adoption; hearings. the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown It is ORDERED that the defendant Carla Pom- Request for change ownership of a restaurant BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer contributions may be made to Poor Clare Mon- father appear at the above named Court and mier(Mother) appear at the above named Court Off Premises license to sell or manufacture astery, 2505 Stonehedge Dr. Alexandria, VA protect his or her interests on or before and protect his or her interests on or before alcoholic beverages. 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Anne Elizabeth Troth, 102, a fabric buyer for thirty years, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements died 10/31/2008 of heart failure.

Formerly of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Ms. Troth was a fabric buyer for Walters Fabric for thirty years before her retirement in 1976.

Anne Elizabeth Gibbons was born in the Flatbush section of 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Brooklyn, New York in 1906 to George Gibbons and Anne Walsh. She was eldest of four girls when her father died when she was eight years old. Her mother moved to Scranton, PA to live with a brother until they moved to Long Branch, New Jersey.

Ms. Gibbons married Raymond David Troth and Married in 1931. Ms. Troth was widowed in 1973 after 43 years of marriage.

Ms. Troth resided in West Long Branch, New Jersey for 87 years until 2004, when she moved to the Paul Springs Retirement Community in Alexandria. Surviving are three children: Anne Patrick, Alexandria, VA; Da- vid Troth, Houston, TX; Thomas Troth, New York City, and Harold Patrick of Alexandria, son-in-law and 5 grandchil- dren: Stephen Patrick and wife, Cathy Patrick, Reston, VA; Mark Patrick, Arlington, VA; Kimberly Patrick, Arlington, VA; Paula Troth, Houston, TX; Benedicte Kaas, Oslo, Norway, and 4 great grandchildren: Tif- fany and Leah Troth, Houston, TX; Susan and Michael Patrick, Reston, VA. Also, she leaves a sister, Mary Showler, Ocean Grove.

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This won’t be least temporarily —ºaf- current budget includ- ter the stock price of Employers: ing services for the easy, but we are going mall owner General Are your homeless, victims of Growth Properties recruiting ads domestic violence, to get through this.” plunged after it an- not working in DASH bus service and — Mayor Bill Euille nounced a plan to refi- other papers? leaf collection. City nance a massive $27 Try a better way Council members are billion debt. to fill your expected to finalize the cuts to the current “This is unfortunate, but it’s not unex- employment operating budget on Nov. 25 — a phenom- pected,” said Charniele Herring, president openings enon that is unprecedented in recent of the West End Business Association. “My

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Laurel Hill the bone pretty soon.” with low unemployment and high quality •Target your best job Last year, the City Council convened a of life. City budget officials such as Deputy candidates where they live. blue-ribbon panel of financial experts to City Manager Mark Jinks and regional ex- •Reach readers in addition investigate the economic health of the city. perts such as George Mason University to those who are currently The group, known as the “Economic economist Stephen Fuller say that Alexan- looking for a job. •Proven readership. Sustainability Work Group,” presented a dria is well positioned to remain resilient •Proven results. series of recommendations to the city last to the current financial storm. Even the year that include everything from increas- credit crunch created by the world finan- ing the benefits generated by the city’s tour- cial crisis seems to have had a limited in- 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 E-mail: [email protected] ist industry to constructing a “world class fluence in Alexandria. Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ November 13-19, 2008 ❖ 37 Since 1958 - 50 years ago Business Maurice Silverman has been buying & selling INTRIGUING OBJECTS FROM MANY CENTURIES & BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE JEWELRY Alexandria Chamber Business Awards HOLIDAY HOURS START DEC 4 he Alexandria Chamber of Commerce held Charlotte Hall, Mark Kington, Greg Leisch, John Noon - Five its annual Business Awards dinner Friday Meagher, Lonnie Rich, Mark Jinks, Kendel Taylor and Daily except Monday & Tuesday T night, honoring local business leaders for Stephanie Landrum. Other categories included Re- Open every day December 17-24 leadership and innovation. The Mayor’s Economic tail Business of the Year (Habitat for Humanity Sustainability Work Group was presented with this ReStore), New Business of the Year (Dogtopia of Al- year’s Business Leaders of the Year Award, which was exandria), Professional Service Business of the Year Silverman Galleries accepted by work group chairman Nigel Morris. (Dale Photo Imaging Center), Hospitality Business Antiques & Antique Jewelry Other member of the committee were James Butler, of the Year (Hollin Hall Pastry Shop) and Small Busi- 110 NORTH SAINT ASAPH, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 (HEART OF OLD TOWN) Lavern Chatman, Stephen Fuller, Dennis Garcia, ness of the Year (Tempo Restaurant).

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