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The fireworks finale of First Night Alexandria lights up the sky over

Old Town to ring in the New Year. Photo by James Bordner/Gazette Packet

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Michaela Codella of New York and Sean Gresham of New Zealand share a midnight kiss.

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Internationally acclaimed Scottish Fiddler Bonnie Rideout gives a rare one performance only concert at St. Paul’s Church. Happy New Year Thousands celebrate First Night Alexandria, flock to fireworks finale. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

evelers from as far away as New Zealand celebrated the New RYear here as a dazzling display of fireworks lit up the Alexan- dria waterfront to signal the arrival of 2013. “This is the best New Year’s Eve ever,” said Sean Gresham, who was visiting Old Town with Michaela Codella of New York. “She See First Night, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Immediate past-president of the First Night board Charlotte Hall helps a family with directions for the children’s activities next door in the Jefferson Houston Elemen- tary School. First Night Afternoon Alexandria The lines snaked out the door of the Durant Center intermittedly through the morning and afternoon as residents and visitors sought to pick up badges and maps for Alexandria’s First Night activities. During the afternoon, voices Maestro Theodore Thorpe III directs members of the T.C. Williams Choir in concert at the Durant Center on in song drifted over the waiting crowd Monday afternoon. as members of the T.C. Williams Choir performed on stage under the direction performed through the late afternoon. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet of Maestro Theodore Thorpe III. Follow- Families and Fun Hunt teams also ing the choir, the George Washington checked in at the Durant Center for Middle School Chamber Orchestra maps of the 2012 contest. At Whisker Wonderland in King Street Gardens, Natasha Edwards, Liam Lally and Patrick Cole display catnip snowmen that they deco- rated. The activi- ties at the park were sponsored by Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Centers and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Lines of residents and visitors fill the lobby of the Durant Center to collect their First Night badges and maps. Looking Ahead to Issues Facing City in 2013

❖ Waterfront Rezoning: The controver- supermajority support for the plan. units that have already been set aside. get office as operating in a “dysfunctional sial plan to upzone three parcels of land on environment.” the city’s waterfront is set to finally move ❖ Beauregard Rezoning: Although the ❖ New Leadership: The Alexandria City forward this year, almost tripling the den- previous City Council adopted a small-area Council will have four new members — two ❖ Metro Location: One of the biggest sity compared to what’s there now. That’s plan for redevelopment in the West End, returning councilmen and two first-time decisions the next City Council faces is not likely to happen until two court chal- members left the crucial rezoning for the elected officials. That may change the dy- where to locate the new Potomac Yard lenges are resolved, one in the Virginia Su- future. That vote is likely to come up this namic of several important issues, such as Metro station. Three potential locations are preme Court and one in the Alexandria Cir- year, pitting development interests against the waterfront plan and redevelopment on the table. Alternative A, which would cuit Court. Both cases were brought by three low-income residents who fear they will be along Beauregard Street. The Alexandria cost $195 million, would be at the north- women known as the “Iron Ladies” who are displaced. Tenants and Workers United is School Board will have seven new members, ern edge of Potomac Greens townhouses. challenging the city’s dismissal of a protest calling on city leaders to hold off on rezon- a drastic change in leadership for Alexan- Alternative B, which has a price tag of $250 petition requiring a supermajority vote for ing until they can replace all of the market dria City Public Schools. That could put new million, is at the southern edge of the the zoning change. The argument has now rate affordable housing units with dedicated pressure on Superintendent Morton Potomac Yard shopping plaza. Alternative been rendered academic now that a new affordable housing units. That would re- Sherman, who came under fire last year C, which has an estimated cost of $462 City Council has been installed with a quire City Council to triple the number of when an auditor’s report described his bud- See Looking Ahead, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Mayor Bill Euille welcomes all to the 2012 First Night activities and the announcement of the Fun Hunt winners. Awards from First Night Fun Hunt The auditorium at the Durant Center was Rash of Alexandria. standing room only at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, In the adult category winners were: first place – as the participants of the 2012 First Night Fun Nikhil Aggarwal of Lorton; Neil Graves of Alexan- Hunt gathered for the announcement of winners. dria, and third place – William Walker of Alexan- The 2012 Fun Hunt clues were written again by dria. 2012 T.C. Williams graduate Lauren McCracken Prize sponsors included: First Night Alexandria, and current T.C. Williams senior Kieran Hampl. Hotel Monaco-Alexandria, Morrison House Hotel, Participants received a clue sheet with 17 ques- Lorien Hotel & Spa, Dominion Virginia Power, tions that took them through the streets of Old Potomac Riverboat Company, Focus Data Solu- Town to the river and back. The fun hunters were tions, Fitness Together, Friends of Fort Dupont Ice asked to return to the Durant Center by 5:45 to be Arena, ThinkFun, Hard Times Café, Pork Barrel entered in the contest drawing if the clue sheets BBQ in Del Ray, Gaylord National Resort & Con- were completed and correct. vention Center, Mango Mike’s in Alexandria, King The 2012 children winners were: first place – Street Blues, The Creamery, Bike & Roll, Pacers Asia Trumble of Lorton; second place – Macey Running Store, Bugsy’s Pizza and Old Town Triplett of Dunn, N.C., and third place – William Hardware.

First place winner of the adult Fun Hunt Nikhil Aggarwal and her son pose with Vice Mayor Kerry Donley, Pro- fessor Arts Safari, and Mayor Bill Euille after receiving her prize.

Carl and Elizabeth Sandstrom spent the Asia Trumble makes her way through the afternoon searching the clues of the Fun crowd as her name is called as the winner Hunt with their daughter Rose and Dan, a of the children’s first place prize in the student visiting from Russia. Fun Hunt.

4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Digging Deeper City archeologist steps down after 36 years in the mud. By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet

ince 1977, Pam Cressey has been digging. In parking lots and under gas stations. Un- Photo Contributed Sder tree stumps and through old privies. In the dense Old Town grid and out in the wild West End. Now, after 36 years on the job, City Ar- cheologist Pam Cressey is hanging up her trowel and retiring. She officially stepped down at the end of December, although she plans to continue working on special projects with the city that has captivated Pam Cressey has been the city archeologist her for almost half a century. since 1977. “What can I say? She’s an institution,” said Lance Mallamo, director of the Office of Historic Alexan- “She’s an outstanding and exceptional historian dria. “She built the archeology program from the and archeologist,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “She will ground up, and she leaves a lasting legacy in Alex- be missed.” andria.” Cressey helped craft the city’s groundbreaking ar- A NATIVE of Glendale, Calif., Cressey is proud to cheology code, which requires developers to conduct describe herself as “one of the original valley girls.” archeology if artifacts are discovered. She helped She was raised in a Southern California environment unravel the mystery of the Freedmen’s Cemetery, not unlike “Happy Days,” she said in a recent inter- where dozens of former slaves were buried under a view, with sock hops and swimming pools. When she gas station on South Washington Street. Ultimately, was in the eighth grade, a male student submitted city leaders say, her contribution to the known uni- verse of Alexandria history is incalculable. See City Archeologist, Page 22

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Rose Between Thorns gives their farewell performance at the American Legion Post 24 Ballroom.

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Midnight fireworks over the Alexandria waterfront celebrates the finale of First Night Alexandria.

Crowds gather at Bittersweet Café as part of First Night Celebrating First Night Alexandria Alexandria. From Page 1 Dorman. “Between afternoon activities and the fire- just agreed to move to New Zealand to be with me works, it was a fabulous day.” so this is truly a night to remember for us.” According to Dorman, a larger crowd than ex- The fireworks finale was the culmination event of pected by the Alexandria Police Department gath- First Night Alexandria, which included a rare one ered at the foot of King Street and along the water- Photo by Jeanne Theism performance only concert by internationally ac- front to view the fireworks finale as the countdown claimed Scottish fiddler Bonnie Rideout. to midnight began. “It’s very special for me to be here tonight,” Rideout “We’re still running the numbers but around told a sold-out crowd at St. Paul’s 10,000 participated in First Night Church that included her daughter this year,” Dorman said. “But ac- Clarice. “I remember playing at the “It’s very special cording to our initial reports, inaugural First Night celebration and there were no major incidents to it was here where I first revealed pub- for me to be here report. Everyone had a safe New ann/Gazette Packet licly that I had multiple sclerosis. Year’s Eve and that’s what’s im- While I don’t perform much in public tonight.” portant to us.” any more, this event is still very dear — Internationally In addition to Rideout, other en- to my heart.” acclaimed Scottish tertainment included the Billed as the largest family-friendly Grammy-award winning duo of Al New Year’s Eve party in the greater fiddler Bonnie Rideout. Petteway and Amy White, the Washington area, more than 100 live Janine Wilson Band, singer/ Alexandria Cupcake owners Kathy Taylor and Adnan performances took place throughout Old Town cul- songwriter Nicole Belanus and Alexandria’s own Hamidi, right, celebrate New Year’s Eve with John, James minating with a fireworks finale over the Potomac Keira Moran, a 17-year-old senior at T.C. Williams. and Cynthia Bordner of Downers Grove, Ill., Douglas River along the waterfront. For the first time, four food trucks were allowed Goist and Joshua Hamidi. “This was fabulous,” said Charlisa Gordon of to operate in the city as part of First Night Alexan- Lawrenceville, N.J. “I was in New York City last year dria, which set a new sales record since the event but am so glad I came here tonight.” began in 1994. Other businesses along King Street

Photo by Jeanne Theism The crowd, estimated to be more than 10,000, in- also stayed busy throughout the day. Photo by Jeanne Theism cluded children clutching glow sticks or perched on “It’s been crazy busy all day,” said Alexandria Cup- their parents’ shoulders to get a better view of the cake owner Adnan Hamidi at around 9:30 p.m. “We festivities. baked 3,000 cupcakes today and are already down “First Night is great,” said 6-year-old Caroline to our last dozen.” Christensen of Alexandria. “I did it once before when After being absent for the last two years, a fire- I was little but I’m having more fun tonight.” works finale was reinstated as part of the festivi- First Night participants enjoyed an afternoon scav- ties but had to be relocated to the waterfront due

ann enger hunt throughout Old Town before evening to new state regulations that affected the previ- ann performances got underway as part of the celebra- ous site at the George Washington Masonic Me- tion that extended from the George Washington morial. Samuel Barrand, 8, and his Councilwoman Del Pepper Masonic Memorial to the waterfront. “We weren’t sure how all of this would work out,” brother Lucas, 4, visited and husband F.J. Pepper “Everything went off beautifully this year,” said Dorman said. “But it all came together wonderfully from New York to enjoy the enjoy the finale of First First Night Alexandria executive director Ann and we’ll absolutely have fireworks again next year.” First Night fireworks. Night Alexandria.

6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 7 News Looking Ahead to 2013 From Page 3 number of candidates are jockeying for position. million, would be an elevated site similar to the ones Democrats who have already declared are former currently under construction in Tysons Corner. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra and state Sen. • • • Ralph Northam (D-6). Other potential Democratic ❖ Firing Line: With the Newtown school shooting candidates include state Sen. Kenny Alexander (D- As you tour our lovely center, at each tour stop you’ll tragedy still fresh, members of the Virginia General 5) and Roanoke Mayor David Bowers. Republicans sample a different, scrumptious cupcake and enjoy Assembly are about to take up a number of gun- who have declared are former state Sen. Jeannemarie refreshing sparkling cider. Along the way, meet our related bills. One that has support in Northern Vir- Devolites Davis (R-34), conservative pastor E.W. Jack- wonderful, caring staff and learn more about services ginia would forbid guns from the Virginia Capitol son, Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), state Sen. we offer. The tour will end in our beautiful dining building except for police officers and members of Stephen Martin (R-11), Prince William County Board room where we’ll have a variety of light refreshments the General Assembly. Another measure would re- of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart, Stafford and even more cupcakes! We’ll also have drawings quire firearms to be reported stolen within 24 hours County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Susan of the theft. Stimpson and technology executive Pete Snyder. for lots of great door prizes! • • • ❖ Gubernatorial Election: Thought election year ❖ Election for Attorney General: With current politics was behind you in 2012? Think again. You’re Attorney General seeking the Republican nomination in Virginia, where every year is an election year. This for governor, a number of Democrats and Republi- Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 year will be a particularly important election year cans are vying to become Virginia’s next chief law- Time: 12:00 to 6:00 pm because the governor’s race will be at the top of the yer. Democrats who have already announced are Envoy of Alexandria ticket, and Republican incumbent Bob McDonnell is former U.S. Attorney Justin Fairfax and state Sen. Location: not able to run for a second consecutive term. Demo- Mark Herring (D33). Republicans who have already 900 Virginia Avenue crats who are running include former Democratic announced are Del. Rob Bell (R-58) and state Sen. Alexandria, VA 22302 National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe and Mark Obensham (R-26). (703) 684-9100 Northern Virginia attorney Matt Famiglietti. The pri- mary will be in June. Republican candidates are At- ❖ Election for House of Delegates: All mem- torney General Ken Cuccinelli and Northern Virginia bers of the House of Delegates will be up for reelec- We look forward to seeing you at our Cupcakes businessman Tareq Salahi. The GOP has decided to tion this year. Here in Alexandria, that means Del. and Cocktails Open House Event! select its gubernatorial candidate in a convention Rob Krupicka (D-45) and Del. Charniele Herring (D- rather than a primary. 46) will both be on the ballot. Both Democrats are expected to run for reelection in districts that are sol- 900 Virginia Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22302 ❖ Election for Lieutenant Governor: The idly Democratic. So far, no Republicans have an- Phone (703) 684-9100 | Fax (703) 684-5497 governor’s race is at the top of the ticket, and is sure nounced for either race although party leaders are to dominate the headlines this year. But a number trying to find candidates to oppose Krupicka and of other statewide races are also on the ballot, and a Herring. — Michael Lee Pope

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8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Looking Back at Alexandria in 2012 ❖ Democratic Sweep: After losing two repeatedly about redevelopment at three April four-term member of the Virginia mains one of the least transparent states in City Council seats in 2009, the lame duck sites on the waterfront this year, at City Hall House of Delegates appeared at a meeting America — especially with regard to docu- Democrats moved the local elections from and in a series of courtrooms. City officials of the Alexandria Democratic Committee ments outlining the actions of local police May to November when a record number want to almost triple the allowable density and made a revelation — that he had been departments. of Democrats were expected at the three sites compared to what’s there unfaithful to his wife and that he would not to show up at the polls. Win- now. Many Old Town residents say that’s be seeking a fifth term in November 2013. ❖ New Manager, Higher Taxes: With Year ning election in May 2009 too dense, and have filed a series of court Almost immediately, rumors began to cir- little more than two months under his belt In Review required about 7,000 votes, challenges to Planning Director Faroll culate that he would resign his seat. By as the city’s new chief executive, City Man- while winning election in Hamer’s rejection of a protest petition re- June, those rumors had come true and ager Rashad Young proposed his first bud- 2012 required more than quiring a supermajority vote to adopt the Englin announced that he would not serve get to City Council members on Valentine’s 31,000 votes. It worked, and the two Re- zoning change. The plan did not have a out the term he was elected to serve. De- Day. The $585.6 million proposal repre- publicans were swept out of office. The two supermajority vote on the old City Council. spite vowing that his unsuccessful 2011 sented a 3.3 percent increase from the pre- Democrats who lost their seats in 2009 are But a supermajority exists now with the new campaign for Virginia State Senate would vious year’s budget, pumping an additional now returning to City Hall. City Council members who campaigned in be his “last big campaign for a very long $18.7 million into the annual budget. The favor of the controversial proposal. time,” Alexandria City Councilman Rob City Council approved the spending plan in ❖ Dysfunctional Administration: In Krupicka launched a campaign and was May, raising the average property taxpayer’s March, an independent accountant’s report ❖ West End Redevelopment: During eventually elected over Democrat Karen bill $52, a 1.2 percent increase compared concluded that the budget office at Alexan- the heat of a fiercely contested Democratic Gautney and Republican Tim McGhee and to the previous year. dria City Public Schools suffers from a “dys- primary in May, members of the current City Libertarian Justin Malkin. functional environment,” prompting Vice Council approved a controversial redevel- ❖ Coal-Fired Power Plant Shuts Mayor Kerry Donley to ask for Superinten- opment plan for the West End that would ❖ Failing Transparency: In March, Down: After years of efforts to close the dent Morton Sherman to step down. School demolish hundreds of low-income garden Virginia received a failing grade from the 1940s-era coal-fired power plant, the facil- Board members retreated into a closed- apartments to construct high-end housing, State Integrity Investigation as a result of ity finally shut its door for good in Septem- door, three-hour meeting to discuss his fu- offices and hotels. Supporters say that the the commonwealth’s systematic lack of ber. That means the facility is no longer pol- ture. In the end, they decided to stand by Beauregard small-area plan includes 800 transparency. In June, members of a sub- luting the air in Alexandria, a longstanding the embattled superintendent. Seven new units of dedicated affordable housing units, committee of the Virginia Freedom of In- goal of city leaders. But the future of the members were elected to the board in No- but critics say that’s little consolation for formation Advisory Council gathered to see heavily polluted site remains a mystery. The vember. the residents of the 2,500 units of market- if there was any way to reconcile the con- 25-acre property is currently operated by rate affordable housing there now. cerns of law enforcement officials and ad- Houston-based GenOn, which has an 88-year ❖ Waterfront Impasse: Old Town resi- vocates of public access. But the meeting lease with Washington-based Pepco. dents and City Council members clashed ❖ Sex Scandal Derails Englin: In adjourned with no action, and Virginia re- — Michael Lee Pope

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From Page 10 of firearms should be required to store them safely or that they are secured with trigger locks. my child had been murdered. How can one survive ❖ Local governments in Virginia should be granted such an experience? My prayers are with those par- the authority to ents as they struggle to remain strong in light of such prohibit firearm in public places such as schools, a terrible and unimaginable loss. libraries, recreation centers, city halls and court- Not doubt the events of Newtown will reignite the houses. Such authority is not a restriction on gun national debate on gun restrictions which have been ownership but rather the proper exercise of local politically charged. The issues involved are complex authority over the buildings and facilities in its juris- but these very complexities should not deter us from diction. seeking solutions. Instead they should prompt us to These governmental actions are not an infringe- seek a variety of solutions directed at making our ment on the Second Amendment but rather are ra- communities safer, reducing the possibilities that tional and responsible solutions which focused on other events of violence might occur, and preserving ensuring safety. While we should work to preserve our community institutions. our rights under our Constitution, we must also bal- I offer these strategies as good steps toward our ance these rights under our duties, especially those goals. of local governments, to ensure the public’s safety. ❖ Congress should reinstitute the ban on assault President Obama has called for the violence to stop weapons. I fully and he has seized the mantle of leadership by ap- support hunters and their pursuit of sport, but as- pointing a task force headed by Vice President Biden sault weapons are not for hunters and they have no to suggest legislation to curb these violent events in place outside the field of battle in any advanced so- the future. I congratulate our President for not only ciety. his leadership but for his compassion. Rarely have I ❖ Congress should restrict the sale of high capac- witnessed our nation’s leader so genuinely touch by ity ammunition events as President Obama was last week, and I be- magazines for both rifles and hand guns. Why on lieve his resolve will bring progress on the complex earth do we need such an invention designed solely issues at the root of such senselessness. to take human life? I am equally perplexed at the attitude displayed ❖ Close the gun show loophole and require crimi- by our nal and mental health background checks for all Governor McDonnell who suggested that had purchasers of firearms. teachers or administrators been armed then perhaps ❖ Increased funding for mental health services at the violence could have been avoided. This is ab- both the federal and state levels, especially for those surd! One common element in all of these events is in crisis. the presence of guns, and more guns are not a solu- ❖ Virginia should reinstate the “one gun a month” tion. Moreover, schools are places of learning and sale restriction which it recently repealed. One might guns have no place in any school, be it an elemen- reasonably assert that one gun a month is plenty, tary school, a high school or a college or university. but I would argue that one gun a month is far too We need leaders with the courage to rethink pre- many. vious strategies and positions and not seek to ap ❖ Virginia should enact requirements that owners See Opinion, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 15 Entertainment

Choral Evensong Grant Hellmers, Organist-Choirmas- ter of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, will direct the Adult Choir in Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Music by Byrd, Wood, Mendelssohn, Ayleward will be featured. Three Magi will be re- ceiving donations of non-perishable foods for St. Paul’s Lazarus Ministry serving the needy. Free to the public, with a freewill offering optional. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Street, at the corner of Pitt and Duke streets. Call Grant Hellmers at 703-549- 3312 or email grant@stpauls alexandria.com.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s adult choir.

E-mail announcements to gazette@ Seeger will display “People” in the Art Exhibit. “Shades of 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. White” by Del Ray artisans Visit www.birchmere.com or artwork welcom. Deadline is Thursday at from Jan. 10-Feb. 24. Free. Features at the Nicholas A. call 703-549-7500. noon. a number of the artist’s larger figural Colasanto Center, 2704 Performance. Armonia paintings. Often appearing to be Mount Vernon Ave. White Nova, an ensemble of waiting for time to pass or expressing isn’t “just white.” It has historical instruments and ONGOING a touch of boredom, Seeger’s subjects tones and hues ranging voices, performs at 7:30 p.m. Homeschool Studio Class. are captured with a bold, intuitive from blues to beiges to at Christ Church, 118 N. Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. at Art at the hand and vibrant palette. Visit yellows and more. In Washington St. Donations Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035. addition, some white welcome. Visit Children ages 6-10 can participate. Life in Civil War Alexandria pigments chemically www.armonianova.org or Register at www.artatthecenter.org Exhibition. Daily exhibit traces life interact with others (e.g. 571-482-9052. or 703-201-1250. in Alexandria following Virginia’s lead-based v. sulfur-based) Choral Evensong. 7:30 Occupied City: Life in Civil War decision to secede from the Union in to create beautiful blues p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Alexandria Exhibition. At The May 1861. Through September 2013 and grays. Curators: Betsy Church, 228 S. Pitt St. Music Lyceum, Alexandria’s History at The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Mead and Hillary Mead. by Byrd, Wood, Mendelssohn Museum, 201 South Washington Museum, 201 South Washington St. Visit and Ayleward will be Street. Open daily, through Open Monday through Saturday, 10 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org featured. Donations of non- September 2013, this exhibit traces a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. for more details. perishable foods welcome. life in Alexandria following Virginia’s Suggested admission $2. Visit Free. 703-549-3312. decision to secede from the Union in www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994. SATURDAY/JAN. 5 May 1861. See how Robert E. Lee’s THROUGH JAN. 6 hometown was transformed literally Tavern Toddlers. Mondays, 10:30 Pine Wood Derby overnight from a prosperous a.m.-noon. Mondays through the end Workshop. 10 a.m.-2 Net Worked: Horjus, commercial port into a supply, of April 2013. Designed for walkers p.m. at Old Town Ace Lister, and Pearson. hospital, and transportation center through 36 months and their Hardware, 809 S. Opening reception is on for the Union Army, and find out why caregivers. Tavern Toddlers features Washington St. Cub Sunday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 Alexandria became a destination for a weekly open playtime in Gadsby’s Scouts can bring their p.m. Free. At the Athenaeum, African Americans seeking freedom. historic ballroom. Gadsby’s Tavern cars, with the design 201 Prince St. Visit Explore the experiences of Museum is located at 134 North traced onto the car, and www.nvfaa.org. Alexandrians and others who lived Royal St. Call 703-746-4242 or visit have them be rough cut. Christmas at Mount here during this tumultuous time, www.gadsbystavern.org. Sanders, sandpaper and Vernon. Mount Vernon is through their own words, as well as tools will be available for decking the halls for additional work to be Christmas at Mount Vernon, in period photographs and collections THURSDAY/JAN. 3 items. The Lyceum is open Monday done on the cars. $1 a special daytime program through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 Ocean Orchestra & Washington voluntary donation per car offered through January. p.m. and Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. Revels ‘Singers A Celtic Solstice accepted. 703-879-0475. Themed decorations Suggested admission is $2. Visit Celebration!’ 7:30 p.m. $25. The Cabin Fever (including 12 Christmas www.alexandriahistory.org or call Birchmere Music Hall is located at Aromatherapy NOVAM Benefit trees), historical chocolate- 703-746-4994. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit Workshop. 2-3 p.m. at making demonstrations, and Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery will host the www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Charles Beatley Library, “The Full Monty” benefit for Northern Virginia AIDS Min- 18th-century dancing will be juried show “Bedecked and 7500. 5005 Duke St. Learn to istry, Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., $35, at The Little Theatre of offered. Visitors will get a Bedazzled” through Jan. 6 at English as a Second Language make tea, a sinus inhaler Alexandria. Reception and Silent Auction at 7pm. This Tony glimpse of how the Studio 18 of Torpedo Factory Art Class. 10 a.m. at Charles Beatley and more. Free. Register award-winning musical celebrates camaraderie, as well as Washingtons might have Center, 105 N. Union St. In this Library, 5005 Duke St. All levels at 703-746-1743. family and friends. In this Americanized version, six unem- decorated and entertained show, the artists excel in holiday welcome. Free. 703-746-1702. Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. ployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on cash and prospects, during the holiday season. spirit and sparkle with jewelry, at Charles Beatley Library, decide to tackle their financial woes and regain their self-es- Tour the rarely-open third 5005 Duke St. All ages can floor of the Mansion and sculpture, clothing and wall pieces. FRIDAY/JAN. 4 teem by baring their best assets. The Full Monty, with a witty The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-6 enjoy stories and songs. script and show-stopping musical numbers, has it all: great learn how the Washingtons Tech Zoo Fridays. Noon at Ellen Free. 703-746-1702. celebrated Christmas. During p.m., except on Thursdays when it is heart, jazzy tunes, and a universal message about love on so Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 Meditation. Noon at Ellen Christmas at Mount Vernon, open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Visit many levels. Visit novam.org for details and tickets, $35. “The www.torpedofactory.org. Seminary Road. Learn about e- Coolidge Burke Library, visitors can meet Aladdin, reading devices or bring one already 4701 Seminary Road. Full Monty” will be running at Little Theatre of Alexandria the resident camel. Visit The Marshall House Incident Jan. 12-Feb. 2, visit www.thelittletheatre.com. Exhibition: This exhibit at Fort owned. Free. 703-746-1704. Learn about guided www.mountvernon.org. Ward features objects from the meditation and breathing techniques. Free. 703-746-1704. museum collection to tell the notable FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JAN. 4-5 MONDAY/JAN. 7 story about the event that launched www.torpedofactory.org/target. the Civil War in Alexandria. Open Pat McGee Band Reunion. $35. The Garden Sprouts: Let it Snow. 11 Birchmere Music Hall is located at JAN. 5 THROUGH JAN. 27 a.m.-noon at Green Spring Gardens, through 2012 at Fort Ward Museum SUNDAY/JAN. 6 (4301 West Braddock Rd.) is open 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit Art Exhibit. See “Between the Lines: 4603 Green Spring Road. Children Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 5 www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Contemporary Drawing Now” at An Evening of Musical/Political ages 3-5 with adult can listen to the p.m., and Sunday, from noon - 5 p.m. 7500. Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Humor with Mark Russell. 7:30 story of Snowflake Bentley and learn Visit www.fortward.org or call 703- Center, 105 N. Union St. An all- p.m. $49.50. Visit how snow is made. Walk the garden media exhibition focusing on current www.markrussell.net/. The 746-4848. JAN. 4 THROUGH JAN. 27 Art Exhibit. Alexandria artist Francis trends in drawing today. Free. 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From Page 16 presents “Illuminations,” a cozy ambiance that can be achieved with the glow from handcrafted ceramic Solo Artist and then make a craft. $5/child. lamps, lanterns and more. Visit Register online at www.torpedofactory.org. Preview Exhibit www.greenspring.org or 703-642- 5173. Code: 290 182 3901. The Art League’s second annual Solo Preview Exhibit will Friends of Beatley Central Library. TUESDAY/JAN. 8 premiere a work by each of our nine 2013 solo artists. This 7 p.m. at the library, 5005 Duke St. Opening of Exhibit. Potomac Fiber exhibit offers viewers a glimpse of the exciting exhibits at The Learn how to become more active Arts Gallery, located in the Torpedo Art League Gallery this coming year. The preview will be on with the Friends. Free. 703-746- Factory, 105 N. Union St., will open view in The Art League Gallery Jan. 10-24. All are invited to 1702. “QR Codes.” Free. Visit an opening reception to meet the artists Jan. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com. Artists include: a.m. at Charles Beatley Library, 5005 English as a Second Language Sabyna Sterrett: March 2013, Duke St. For children age 12-23 Class. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Charles recycled object sculpture months with adult. Free. Pre- Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All Linda Lawler: April 2013, painting registration required, 703-746-1702 levels welcome. Free. 703-746-1702. Noah Williams: May 2013, ext. 5. Tech Zoo Tuesdays. 3 p.m. at Charles recycled object sculpture Spanish Story Time. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Learn Bob Tetro: June 2013, photography James Duncan Library, 2501 about the latest e-reading devices or Jennifer Brewer Stone: July 2013, painting Commonwealth Ave. Children up to get help with one currently owned. Nick Xhiku: September 2013, sculpture age 5 can enjoy stories and songs in Free. 703-746-1702. Cindi Lewis: October 2013, painting Spanish. Free. 703-746-1705. Time for 2s. 11 a.m. at Charles Beatley Everitt Clark: November 2013, photography Baby Time. 11 a.m. at James Duncan Library, 5005 Duke St. For children Thien-Kim Pham: December 2013, Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. ages 24-36 months. Free. Children up to 11 months can enjoy Registration required, 703-746-1702 charcoal drawing songs, fingerplays and bounces. Free. ext. 5. A panel of outside jurors selected these nine artists from 703-746-1705. Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at approximately 50 applicants. To be considered, potential solo Teen Movie. 4 p.m. at James Duncan Charles Beatley Library, 5005 Duke artists provided examples of their work, created a proposal, Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. St. Children up to 11 months with and completed the jurying process. Come watch a movie with friends. adult. Free. Registration required, The Art League is located at the Torpedo Factory Art Cen- For students in grades 6 and up. 703-746-1702 ext. 5. ter, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria at 105 N Union Free. 703-746-1705. Game Night. 7 p.m. at Charles Beatley St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org. Library E-book Help. 7 p.m. at Kate Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Learn 8-12. Games change monthly. Free. “Belle Aria” by Jennifer Brewer Stone. how to use the library’s collection on 703-746-1702. your e-reader. Registration required, Songs and Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 a.m. at Kate Barrett Library, 717 703-746-1714. at James Duncan Library, 2501 Seminary Road. Children ages 2-3 Queen St. Free. 703-746-1703. TUESDAYS/JAN. 8 THROUGH FEB. 12 Read, Sing, Play, Baby. 4 p.m. at Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 1- can enjoy stories, songs, games and Introduction to Cartoon Drawing. Kate Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. 4 can enjoy songs, fingerplays and making crafts. Free. 703-746-1704. 6-7:30 p.m. at Art at the Center, Children up to 11 months can enjoy stories. Free. 703-746-1705. Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Kate JAN. 8 THROUGH FEB. 4 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children songs, games and playtime with toys. Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at James Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Art Exhibit. “Winter Impression” at ages 8-12 will receive an introduction Free. 703-746-1703. Duncan Library, 2501 Children ages 12-24 months can Enamelists Gallery in the Torpedo to materials, figure drawing, Commonwealth Ave. Sign up at the enjoy songs, games and interactive Factory, 105 N. Union St. Showcases character creation and storyboarding. children’s desk or call 703-746-1783 fun. Free. 703-746-1703. the cold, snow, ice and cool colors of $180/student. Register at JAN. 7 THROUGH FEB. 3 to reserve a 15-minute slot to read to Stories to Grow On. Children ages 2 winter beauty. Visit www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- Art Exhibit. Scope Gallery in the a dog. For students in grades 1-6. and up can enjoy stories, songs, www.torpedofactory.org. 1250. Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Ellen movement and interactive fun at 11 See Calendar, Page 18 Take a walk on the SOUTHSIDE GRAND OPENING FARSH CARPETS FLEURIR HAND NEXT DAY & RUGS GROWN CHOCOLATES BLINDS 703-548-8884 724 JEFFERSON STREET 703-548-5051 703-838-0100

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From Page 17 Classes are $25 each 11:30 a.m. at Green Spring or $200 for the 10 Evening of Folk Music Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. class series. A school Focus presents folk singer/songwriter Peter Mayer, Two instructors will present WEDNESDAYS/JAN. 9-FEB. 6 or group of teachers lectures on “What Kind of Garden with special guest the Copper Ponies, Sunday, Jan. can share the Do You Want?” and “Garden Picture Writing: Literacy through 20, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, Art. 7-8:30 p.m. at Art at the Center, registration for the Bones.” $35. Register online at full series. At 2804 2280 N. Beauregard St. Tickets are $18 general, $15 www.greenspring.org or 703-642- 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children in advance at FocusMusic.org. ages 8-12 will receive an introduction Sherwood Hall Ln. 5173. Code: 290 182 3101. Call 703-201-1250. Actively touring throughout the ’90s, Minnesota Garden Sprouts: Gifts from to an approach to writing that native Peter Mayer is known for his earthy, intimate integrates visual modes of thinking at Music. Tommy the Gardens. 11 a.m.-noon at songwriting and fingerstyle guitar work. Mayer writes every stage of the writing process. Emmanuel will Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green $150/student. Register at perform at 7:30 p.m. songs about interconnectedness and the human jour- Spring Road. Children ages 3-5 www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- in the Music Hall at ney; about the beauty and the mystery of the world. with adult can learn how seeds, 1250. the Birchmere, 3701 Whimsical, humorous and profound, his music breaks fruit and other natural materials Mount Vernon Ave. the boundaries of folk. Mayer’s ninth CD, “Heaven can be made into ornaments. $5. $45. Visit Below,” was released in 2010 and continues his Register online at WEDNESDAY/JAN.9 www.birchmere.com themes of spirituality and serenity, and occasional www.greenspring.org or 703-642- Time for 2s. 11 a.m. at Charles Beatley or 703-549-7500. silliness. 5173. Code: 290 185 9501. Library, 5005 Duke St. For children Opening Reception. The Copper Ponies duo consists of Annie Donahue Family Fun: Snow Globe ages 24-36 months. Free. 6-8 p.m. at Target and Erik Balkey, both of New Jersey. With a focus on Workshop. 2-3 p.m. at Green Registration required, 703-746-1702 Gallery, Torpedo lyrics, melody and harmony, the Copper Ponies’ songs Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring ext. 5. Factory Art Center, are understated and unadorned, while still being Road. Make a snow globe in a jar 105 N. Union St. with miniature figures and Spanish Story Time. 1 p.m. at compelling. Charles Beatley Library, 5005 Duke “Between the Lines: glittering snowflakes. $6/person. St. All levels welcome. Free. 703-746- Contemporary Register online at 1702. Drawing Now” is an Peter Mayer www.greenspring.org or 703-642- Pajama Story Time. 7 p.m. at James all-media exhibition 5173. Code: 290 182 3501. Duncan Library, 2501 focusing on current 1751 to reserve a spot. play time and a craft. Free. 703-746- Pine Wood Derby Workshop. Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 3- trends in drawing today. Free. Visit Latin American Book Discussion 1705. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Town Ace 7 can wear pajamas and listen to two www.torpedofactory.org/target. Group. 7 p.m. at Charles Beatley Movie Matinee. 4 p.m. at Ellen Hardware, 809 S. Washington St. or three stories. Free. 703-746-1705. Art Night: Wintry Mix. 6-9 p.m. at Library, 5005 Duke St. Call for title. Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 Cub Scouts can bring their cars, with Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Kate Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. 703-746-1702. Seminary Road. Watch “The Odd Life the design traced onto the car, and Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Union St. Browse open studios, English as a Second Language of Timothy Green.” Free. 703-746- have them be rough cut. Sanders, Children ages 12-24 months can interact with artists, make a craft and Class. 10 a.m. at Charles Beatley 1704. sandpaper and tools will be available enjoy songs, games and interactive more. Gloves or mittens accepted at a Library, 5005 Duke St. All levels Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Ellen for additional work to be done on the fun. Free. 703-746-1703. collection box. Free. Visit welcome. Free. 703-746-1702. Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 cars. $1 voluntary donation per car Stories to Grow On. Children ages 2 www.torpedofactory.org. Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Seminary Road. Pajamas optional, accepted. 703-879-0475. and up can enjoy stories, songs, Opening Reception. Features a Charles Beatley Library, 5005 Duke but children ages 3-6 can enjoy Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Charles movement and interactive fun at 11 premiere piece of work by each of the St. Children ages 3-5 years. Free. stories, songs, games and crafts. Free. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All a.m. at Kate Barrett Library, 717 Art League’s nine 2013 solo artists. Registration required. 703-746-1702 703-746-1704. ages can enjoy stories and songs. Queen St. Free. 703-746-1703. 6:30-8 p.m. in the gallery at the ext. 5. Story Time. 4 p.m. at Kate Barrett Free. 703-746-1702. Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages Free. Visit www.theartleague.org. James Duncan Library, 2501 3 and up can enjoy stories, songs, SUNDAY/JAN. 13 THURSDAY/JAN. 10 Library Speed Dating. 7 p.m. at Commonwealth Ave. One-year-olds movement and more, including a Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m. Color Charles Beatley Library, 5005 Duke can sing, enjoy fingerplays and weekly craft or short film. Free. 703- Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. Francis Mixing as Science and Art - Explore St. Book lovers can share their love of bounces. Free. 703-746-1705. 746-1703. Seeger will display “People” in the liquid watercolor for mixing colors books and find a literary better half. Story Time. 11 a.m. at James Duncan Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. and experimenting with application Prizes will be awarded and Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Free. Features a number of the to a variety of paintable materials. refreshments served. Call 703-746- Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, JAN.10 THROUGH JAN. 24 artist’s larger figural paintings. Often Solo Preview Exhibit. Features a appearing to be waiting for time to premiere piece of work by each of the pass or expressing a touch of Art League’s nine 2013 solo artists. boredom, Seeger’s subjects are Gallery is located in the Torpedo captured with a bold, intuitive hand Factory, 105 N. Union St. Free. Visit and vibrant palette. Visit www.theartleague.org. www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035. Opening Reception. Multiple Visit These Houses of Worship Exposures Gallery, 105 N. Union St., JAN. 10 THROUGH FEB. 10 #312, showcases Clifford Wheeler’s Join a Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… Call for Applicants. Apply for the portfolio “Axes - Bold as Love, the Visiting Artist Program for residency Luthier’s Art,” at 2 p.m. 703-63-2205. at the Torpedo Factory. Visit Grapes into Wine. 1:30-3 p.m. at www.torpedofactory.org for details Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green on how to apply. Spring Road. $10. Learn about the Christ the Saviour history of wine production and go through the wine-making process. Anglican Church FRIDAY/JAN. 11 Register online at “To Love & Serve the Lord with Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m. See www.greenspring.org or 703-642- Gladness & Singleness of Heart” work by local artists Pamela 5173. Code: 290 183 2901. Underhill and Rusty Lynn at The Tea, Glorious Tea! Tea Program. 1- Location – Washington Mill E.S. Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 9100 Cherrytree Drive Quaker Lane. There will be dance 4603 Green Spring Road. $28. Learn b b and poetry by Tori Lane. Free. Visit all the different ways used tea bags Worship Service – 10 a.m. www.Convergenceccf.net. or leftover brews can be used. Inter-generational Sunday School – after service Growing Healthy Indoor Plants. Register online at 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Green Spring www.greenspring.org or 703-642- www.christthesaviouranglican.org Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. 5173. 703-953-2854 $10. Learn how soil, location and Used Book Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Beth plant selection can fill a house with El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 easy-care plants. Register online at Seminary Road. Browse a gigantic www.greenspring.org or 703-642- selection, divided by category. $10/ 5173. Code: 290 183 3301. early admission from 8:30-9 a.m. Good Shepherd Full Monty Fundraiser. 7 p.m. at the Free admission after 9 a.m. Little Theatre of Alexandria. Pine Wood Derby Workshop. 10 Catholic Church Reception and silent auction followed a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Town Ace b b Hardware, 809 S. Washington St. Mass Schedule by the musical “The Full Monty.” Proceeds benefit Northern Virginia Cub Scouts can bring their cars, with Saturday Evening Weekdays AIDS Ministry. Visit novam.org. the design traced onto the car, and 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Tech Zoo Fridays. Noon at Ellen have them be rough cut. Sanders, Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Sunday Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 sandpaper and tools will be available Children’s Liturgy of the Word Seminary Road. Learn about e- for additional work to be done on the 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am cars. $1 voluntary donation per car 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) reading devices or bring one already owned. Free. 703-746-1704. accepted. 703-879-0475. 6:30 pm Mass (from Sept. 9 Sign Language Interpreter until mid June) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 JAN. 11 THROUGH FEB. 24 MONDAYS/JAN. 14, JAN. 21 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Art Exhibit. See work by local artists Two-part Workshop. 10 a.m.-noon at Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves Pamela Underhill and Rusty Lynn at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount b b Vernon Ave. Artist Betsy Mead will The Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Free. Visit show how using two shades of white www.Convergenceccf.net. can lead to shades of black, brown, To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 grey or blue. $65/DRA member; $75/non-member. Register at SATURDAY/JAN. 12 www.TheDelRayArtisands.org/ Garden Design: Session One. 9:30- fusedglass. 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Jack Samuel Daniels Employment Zone 3: • Alexandria Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon Jack Samuel Daniels died at his Myrtle Beach home on Dec. 27, 2012 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Jack was BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP CLEANING CLEANING LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING born July 17, 1923 in Alexandria and is the TELEPHONE TELEPHONE A&S ANGEL’S son of Harvey O. Daniels and Lillie Seibert A great opportunity to A great opportunity to A CLEANING SERVICE LANDSCAPING LAWN MOWING Daniels of Alexandria. He was predeceased WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! Since 1985/Ins & Bonded Planting • Mulching • Sodding Leaf & by four brothers, Harvey O. Daniels, Gor- Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER Quality Service at a Fair Price Asphalt • Retaining Walls Tree Removal No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! don Daniels, Wayne Daniels and Bobby Satisfaction Guaranteed- Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions 703-863-1086 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 Angies List 2011-Super Service Award! 703-582-3709 Daniels; and three sisters, Ethel Mae ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ 703-863-7465 240-603-6182 Heddings, Elizabeth Duvall and Avis Wood. Comm/Res. 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Siding, Roofing, Additions & Patios, Custom Deck, Painting TUESDAY/JAN. 8 We Accept All Major Credit Cards ROOFING ROOFING Alexandria Commission on Employment. 8 Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic a.m. JobLink, 1900 Beauregard St. Contact Dennis McKinney, 703-746-5990. Educational Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 Falcon Roofing Alexandria Commission for Women. 7:30 E-mail: rncontractorsinc@gmail p.m. City Hall, Room 2000, 301 King St. Contact Roofing & Siding (All Types) Lisa Baker, 703-746-5030. Internships Soffit & Fascia Wrapping Community Meeting. 6:30 p.m. in the John New Gutters • Chimney Crowns Adams Elementary School media center, 5651 Unusual opportunity to learn many A&S Landscaping Leaks Repaired Rayburn Ave. Discuss a proposal for restricting No job too small traffic to right turns only onto Rayburn Avenue aspects of the newspaper business. • All Concrete work during peak traffic times. • Retaining Walls • Patios 703-975-2375 Internships available in reporting, falconroofinginc.com photography, research, graphics. • Decks • Porches (incl. WEDNESDAY/JAN. 9 screened) • Erosion & Historical Restoration and Preservation Opportunities for students, and for TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE Commission. 8 a.m. Lloyd House, 220 N. Grading Solutions Washington St. Contact Lance Mallamo, 703- adults considering change of career. 746-4554. • French Drains • Sump Pumps Charles Jenkins Alexandria Electoral Board. 8:30 a.m. Voter Unpaid. E-mail internship@connect • Driveway Asphalt Sealing TREE SERVICE Registration Office, 132 N. Royal St. Contact Eric Spicer, 703-746-4050. ionnewspapers.com Seasoned Firewood Transportation Commission. 7 p.m. City Hall, 703-863-7465 Topping, trimming, Stump Grinding Council Work Room, 301 King St. Contact Karen LICENSED Callaham, 703-746-4086. Lic. & Ins! Commission on Persons with Disabilities. 7 Serving All of N. Virginia p.m. City Hall, Room 2000, 301 King St. Contact 540-829-9917 or 540-422-9721 Mike Hatfield, 703-746-3148. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 19 703-917-6400 Home & Garden Zone 3: • Alexandria Classified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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Improved by the premises known as late Thomas Park, Hugh Park, and Montine 240-603-6182 20% Off first session 702 Scarburgh Way, Alexandria, Virginia 26 Antiques Shedd; adored Grandmother of Marianne when you mention this ad In execution of a Deed of Trust from Christopher J. We pay top $ for antique Elbertson, William (Andrea) Sams, Adelia (Ro- FIREWOOD Camera and Kiersten Camera, dated July 31, 2007, and re- furniture and mid-century bert) Quam, Chris (Anne) Terio, Christopher corded August 1, 2007, as Instrument numbered 070017988 Danish/modern (Sang) Moore, Mark (Kelly) Linnemann, Timothy among the Land Records of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, the teak furniture, STERLING, FIREWOOD 21 Announcements 21 Announcements undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auc- MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry Linnemann, and Cathy Linnemann; great- Mixed Seasoned Hardwood tion at the front entrance of the Court House for the City of and costume jewelry, grandchildren Reed Anne Elbertson, Caroline $130 half cord Alexandria, at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, on paintings/art glass/clocks. Elbertson, Alexander J. Terio, Sean Sams, $220 full cord Schefer Antiques @ Obituary Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. 703-241-0790. Garrett Moore, Eliza Moore, Rumi Linnemann, Call Joe at Email:[email protected] Teo Linnemann, Lindsey Elbertson Paulson, 301-856-4436 the following property being the property contained in said Dylan Quam, Catherine Quam, Megan Ann 301-602-9528 Cell Deed of Trust, described as follows: Quam and Nicholas Quam; dear Aunt of Vicki Lot 38, Old Town Greens, as the same is shown on a plat at- The reward Haase, Alicia Levin, Rosemarie Olivia (Tony) PAINTING tached to a deed of consolidation and resubdivision recorded Cain, Sarah Park (Larry) Merck and Roger in Deed Book 1698 at page 1601, among the Land Records of of a thing (Suzanne) Park. A memorial service will be held the City of Alexandria, Virginia. well done, is on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00pm at PATRIOT Commonly known as 702 Scarburgh Way, Alexandria, Virginia Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8600 PAINTING 22314. to have done it. Plymouth Road, Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flow- www.PatriotPainting.net TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten percent - Ralph Waldo ers, contributions may be made to Plymouth Wallpaper Removal, Carmen DiCarlo, age 88, of Bel Air, MD, passed away (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form Haven Baptist Church. Arrangements by of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the Emerson Demaine Funeral Home. Carpentry, on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Upper Chesapeake time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money be- Power Washing. Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. He was the husband of ing due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ex- Int/Ext Painting Mattie Rosier DiCarlo. They celebrated their 65th wed- pressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 6.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! ding anniversary in September. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Mr. DiCarlo was born on February 24, 1924 in Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall Morgantown, WV and was the son of the late Nicola and be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including Sylvia Feo DiCarlo. Mr. DiCarlo was a graduate of interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set 703-502-7840 Morgantown High School and West Virginia University in off against the purchase price. Cell 1949 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He 571-283-4883 played the clarinet in the WVU marching band and he Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the enjoyed following all University sports. He was a World risk and cost of resale. TREE SERVICE War II veteran in the U.S. Army Air Force, 26th Bomb Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and re- Squadron in the Pacific Theatre from 1943-1945. Mr. strictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real es- ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL DiCarlo was an Engineer employed with the U.S. tate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or material- Brush & Yard Debris Government working for the Defense Mapping Agency man's liens of record and not of record. The property will be at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, as well as, the U.S. sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Trimming & Topping redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Naval Observatory. He played the viola in the Alexandria ments of record affecting the same, if any. Gutters & Hauling Symphony and the McLean Orchestra in Virginia for over Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com 703-863-1086 30 years, and the Susquehanna Symphony in Bel Air, In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey to the 703-582-3709 MD for 10 years. He also was a member of the “DiCarlo purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and exclusive rem- 240-603-6182 Strings” quartet. He also loved gardening and trips to edy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of Florida with his wife. sale. HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold Rebecca D. Stewart and husband, Bob, of Delta, PA; in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Purchaser and a son, David N. DiCarlo and his wife, Susan, of Bel shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code Newspapers & Online Air, MD. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Laura violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all CLASSIFIED R. DiCarlo, Kristen R. Stewart, Benjamin R. Stewart, unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium owners' DEADLINES association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser also Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon Kathleen A. DiCarlo and Carmen R. DiCarlo. Mr. DiCarlo shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon was predeceased by his sister, Helen Maiolo. his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and E-mail ad with zone choices to: Visitation will be held at McComas Funeral Home, P.A. shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- classified@connection newspapers.com in Bel Air, MD on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 2-4 and tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- Services will be at the funeral home in Bel Air on Friday ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- EMPLOYMENT tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be DEADLINES at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carol L. Pazdersky, of Bel Air United at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, MD. adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 Those who desire may make a donation to Bel Air the purchaser. E-mail ad with zone choices to: United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Avenue, Bel Air, classified@connection MD 21014 or the Susquehanna Symphony, P.O. Box 963, Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that the borrower(s) newspapers.com did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Abingdon, MD 21009. to the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the ZONES Memory tributes may be sent to the family at status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limit- Zone 1: The Reston Connection mccomasfuneralhome.com. ed to, determination of whether the borrower(s) entered into The Oak Hill/ Herndon Connection any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, Zone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the The Fairfax Connection return of his deposit without interest. Additional terms may be The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ announced at the time of sale. 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From Page 11 pease a particular segment of the political Legacy spectrum. Sen. Mark Warner signaled his Reflections and Lessons Learned desire to rethink the assault weapon ban. By Dr. Morton Sherman Senator-elect Tim Kaine offered common nerships to bring Superintendent of Schools more internships, Of Life sense solutions such as closing the gun show loophole. Congressman Moran reiterated healthcare, and fund- By Christine Candio, FACHE his support for reasonable restrictions on his year has been filled with ing to our students. CEO, Inova Alexandra Hospital gun ownership which are focused at mak- Tboth triumph and tragedy for We have had our our students and our commu- share of tragedy as ing our communities safer. ec. 12 nity. The triumphs have been outstand- well including the Our country has seen time and time again marked an the carnage of gun violence. It is truly un- ing. We have expanded our services and loss of dear students D historic oc- extended our reach to students in new and staff members, fortunate that the lost lives of grade casion in Inova Alex- ways with our T.C. public service officials that we worked schoolers at Sandy Hook has caused many andria Hospital’s long Satellite High School with and revered, and most recently the to rethink their roles and responsibilities of Commentary and distinguished his- and expansion of our loss of young innocent lives in the pub- our government and our citizens when it tory: the 140th anni- city-wide autism lic school district of Newtown, Connecti- comes to guns and mass killings. We can versary of the classes. We are proud to have increased cut. Each of these events shook our only hope that the collective courage of our hospital’s founding by to 69 percent the number of special schools and our community. Our commu- political leaders will lead to meaningful Julia Johns and a com- needs students being taught in general nity has been rocked on occasion but it changes to gun ownership, mental health mitted group of Alexandria women. They education classrooms for more than 80 is not easily broken. services and saw a need and stepped forward — a tradi- percent of the day. Our school support We stand together through each tri- common sense safety practices. I hope tion that has continued through the years teams have been trained in threat as- umph and each challenge grateful for the and pray that the future will not bring more as community members have loyally, and sessment management and have pro- opportunity to teach, care for, and sup- debate in the wake of another violent event generously, supported their local hospital. vided counseling, support, and supplies port our students and each other. We where lives have been lost. The time for One of the most steadfast and visionary to students and families in need. We have taken every opportunity this year action is now! of these supporters is Joe Viar, chairman of have transformed our high school into to reflect upon each triumph and each Kerry J. Donley the Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation a thriving community of students who measure of success. We have also taken Vice Mayor Board. Named a “Living Legend of Alexan- are improving academically and who are every opportunity to evaluate each chal- dria” by the Alexandria Gazette in 2011, helping one another. Our students are lenge and each tragedy to determine Viar is our hospital’s very own living leg- Beware excelling at academics, sports, and the where we can prevent or support, im- end. Over the years he has worked tirelessly arts with increasingly challenging classes prove or enhance. We have learned the to raise funds to support advancements and Bad Advice and workshops and the help of our new importance of fully supporting the needs expansions that meet vital community To the Editor: Center for Arts K-12. Our Family and of our children and the tremendous value needs. In the article titled, “Union of Pedestri- Community Engagement Centers have expanding our services to meet their In 1989, in partnership with fellow Foun- ans” (Dec. 20 issue), a representative of the drawn thousands of people to our com- needs. dation Board member T.J. Fannon, Viar led Alexandria Civic Federation made a highly munity events and workshops providing Each day, we have the privilege of edu- a successful $3 million campaign to create inaccurate statement regarding the popu- valuable information and services to en- cating some of the most wonderful, en- the Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Cen- larity of shared streets in the Netherlands. hance the lives of students. ergetic, challenging, and joyous children ter. Specifically, he claimed they were unpopu- Under the leadership of our outgoing to be found anywhere in this country. Most recently, he and the Foundation lar. Alexandria City School Board and an These children are the face of America Board raised $25 million for Project 2010, As it happens, I actually lived in the Neth- outstanding committee of community … who we are and who we are becom- Inova Alexandria Hospital’s ambitious ef- erlands for a time and can still read Dutch members, ACPS received national rec- ing as a country. We ended the year bet- fort to enhance almost every aspect of our articles and blogs. Thanks to that and my ognition for its Strategic Plan that re- ter than we began it because of the hard hospital campus. experience as the former chairman of the ceived the National School Boards work and support of our teachers, staff, Now, he has stepped forward with per- Alexandria Transportation Commission, I Association’s (NSBA) “Magna Award” for and community partners. We will take haps his most significant gift — a $1.25 can state quite firmly that such claims are the commitment to improving academic with us into the new year our desire to million donation through his estate to the not accurate at all. In fact, shared streets achievement and providing outstanding educate the hearts of our children. We Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center. are actually used as selling points in Dutch educational opportunities. Our own will do even more to keep them safe and In recognition, the center has been named real estate ads. A simple Google search will Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy has to educate the whole child with the sup- the Inova Joseph Viar, Jr. and Bonnie Christ verify the accuracy of my statement (though been recognized as a National School of port they need to succeed academically Cancer Center. I should caution that they are written in Character and we are forging new part- and in life. Viar’s gift kicks off Inova Alexandria Dutch). Hospital’s $10 million Legacy of Life cam- This is not the first time this particular paign, which encourages individuals and individual has opposed improvements de- know buildings don’t educate. If students For example, the cost to maintain the cur- families to support the hospital through signed to benefit cyclists and pedestrians. are underachieving, replace the teachers; rent building was reported to be $12 mil- estate and bequest giving. Donors not only Sadly, I fear that it will not be the last. It is not the building lion over 20 years, which works out to receive recognition for their gifts, but also my hope that Council will remain vigilant Equally stupefying was the fawning ap- $50,000 per month to replace light bulbs, may direct funds to a particular medical against such bad advice and continue to lis- proval of the process by which this awful broken mirrors and jammed door locks. department or area of interest. These allo- ten to the counsel of informed citizens and decision was reached. I learned that even Compare that to the $75,000 per month to cations are a way to plan and earmark fu- staff when considering future plans. its critics commended the manner in which pay just the interest on $45 million bor- ture donations for the hospital. their views were heard. This observation rowed at two percent to build a new build- When people of vision and dedication Kevin H Posey alarms me more. ing. No savings there and, worse, no guar- come together, they create great things. Joe It means that once a handful of city em- antee that the students will be better edu- Viar and all of Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Replace Teachers; ployees, in this case teachers at an under- cated. Just say no to the teachers and their donors are no exception. performing school want something really supporters who believe the students attend- Their ongoing philanthropic support has Not the Building expensive, they need merely to engage in a ing Jefferson-Houston will be better edu- helped build a world-class hospital that To the Editor: consultative process with neighbors after cated in a palace. If you don’t believe me, touches the lives of thousands of people I am incredulous, speechless after read- which they get what they want then look no further than T. C. Williams, each year. ing in the Gazette that a decision has been Perhaps my criticism is too sweeping. the most costly high school ever built in As we usher in 2013, we thank our com- reached to replace a building housing the Maybe critics who participated in the out- America. This school is on academic proba- munity for continuing this proud tradition Jefferson-Houston school because it is on reach process did force those demanding a tion too and not because its building isn’t and making Inova Alexandria Hospital a academic probation. new, costly building to alter it somehow. But first class, but because its teachers aren’t. shining example of what it means to de- I can’t believe that mature men and where were the critics who questioned, if liver excellent patient care. women, especially professional educators, not the premise for a new building, then at Jim Roberts To learn more about Inova Alexandria are clamoring to replace a building because least the math used to dismiss refurbishing Alexandria Hospital’s Legacy of Life campaign, call the school is failing. Good lord! Surely, they the current one? Mary Myers at 703-504-7770. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ January 3-9, 2013 ❖ 21 People City Archeologist Steps Down after 36 Years

From Page 5 THAT MOMENT crystallized a career path Alexandria was a city that really cared about history. During her time as the city arche- that was just on the verge of coming into its history.” ologist, she helped uncover the mystery of her name to be class president as a joke — its own. She mentioned it to a friend who the Freedmen’s Cemetery, a long-forgotten female students did not typically run for was a graduate student at Columbia Uni- CRESSEY TOOK THE JOB, and immedi- burial ground for former slaves that later class president in those days, and no female versity. That friend mentioned that he had ately confronted a crisis. The 500 block of became a gas station. She’s also helped lead had ever been class president before. recently seen a job announcement tacked King Street was about to become the loca- an effort to find long-forgotten graves of “Are you going to give up?” her father to a bulletin board on campus advertising tion of the Alexandria courthouse, an ur- African-Americans buried at Fort Ward Park. asked her. “Or are you going to get even?” an opening for a “city archeologist” in Al- ban renewal project that would involve a Ultimately, she’s found buried treasure Cressey decided to get even, launching a exandria. He tried to discourage her from massive amount of ar- throughout the city — a public career that campaign for the eighth grade class presi- taking the job, warning her that she would cheology. And Cressey has helped define and dent. She studied public speaking, and not be taken seriously as an archeologist. was told she had about redefine what it means found that she enjoyed the interaction. It “It would be a total mistake for you to do three months to accom- “What can I say? to live in Alexandria. was one of two “ah-ha” moments in her life. this,” the friend said. plish the task. With all She’s an institution.” “This has literally The other came when she was a college The next several decades would prove that the privy wells in the been the time of my professor conducting a field study as part her friend was dead wrong. Within weeks, historic block, one of — Lance Mallamo, director of life,” said Cressey, who of a road-building project in New Hamp- Cressey was in Alexandria to interview for the oldest in Old Town, the Office of Historic Alexandria lives on Mason Neck. shire. She came upon a metal shack in the the job. The position of city archeologist was she estimated that the “And what a privilege it middle of nowhere and met an elderly man still new. Only one person had ever held the block could have millions of artifacts. But is to be able to keep who told her his life story. There, sitting on position — Richard Muzzerole. He had been she had a staff of two. So she put a blurb in doing this even in retirement.” an orange crate escaping the bitter New hired the previous year, but didn’t get along the Alexandria Gazette seeking volunteers. Yes, she will still be hard at work. First, England cold, Cressey had a revelation. with city officials and didn’t last long. So “We had 150 calls in one week,” said there’s the conclusion of the Freedmen’s “Right then, this bolt hit me,” said Cressey. Richard Bierce, who was then director of the Cressey. “And that was how the public vol- Cemetery study. Then there are educational “I said, ‘I want to work with the public.’ I Division of Historic Resources, began look- unteer program began.” projects she plans to put together for the don’t know why because the term ‘public ing for a replacement. Bierce interviewed Cressey says that working with the pub- Office of Historic Alexandria. And she will archeology’ had not been coined yet. But I Cressey at Gadsby’s Tavern. lic has been her biggest career accomplish- still teach classes at George Washington just knew I wanted to be around real people “He had members of the Archeology Com- ment, sharing information with the city’s University. But the city will have to find an- and record their lives for some larger pur- mission there during the interview,” said residents who seem to have a never-ending other public archeologist. Current salary is pose. I didn’t want to just teach all the time.” Cressey. “And that’s when I realized that hunger to learn more about the city and its $102,253.

th Volunteers from Vennells Celebrate 60 Anniversary DC Metro Church, Charles (Ben) and Gloria (Ann) Vennell partnered with were married on Jan. 1, 1953 in Harrisburg, Senior Services of Photo by Pa. Ben Vennell created, owned and oper- Alexandria, and ated the Hollin Hall Variety Store and also gathered at the The Treasure Chest and The Needle and

Hermitage of MaryAnne Beatty Thread Shop in the Alexandria area. Alexandria to Ben and Ann Vennell owned the Variety deliver Christmas Store for over 50 years and although they dinner to retired, the store is still a fixture in the com- Homebound munity. Seniors on Christ- The Vennell’s have two daughters, whose mas day. families , along with their grand-children also live in the area. Making Christmas Holiday Special

By MaryAnne Beatty 100 meals delivered during the Christmas The Power of Pink Volunteer, Senior Services of holiday. Alexandria “The holiday season can be a lonely time for seniors,’ said Ron Bradley, “I’m happy enior Services of Alexandria teamed that we can bring some cheer and compan- Sup with DC Metro Church volunteers ionship to those who otherwise would be to deliver holiday meals to more than all alone at Christmas.”

Photo by 50 Alexandria seniors on Christmas Eve and Meals-on-Wheels is just one volunteer Christmas Day. The “volunteer elves” not opportunity available in the City of Alexan- only delivered hot meals, but also live poin- dria. Don’t miss SSA’s January speaker se- settias and holiday cards made by students ries event, “Staying Connected: Employment Sarah Watson from Mt. Vernon Elemen- and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Senior tary School. Seniors” on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 Services of “Volunteering for Meals- a.m. to noon at the Charles Beatley Central on-Wheels is part of our Library at 5005 Duke Street. At this free Alexandria “DC/Go Outreach” pro- event you’ll hear from local experts about gram,” said Pam Scarlata, how to explore job opportunities and vol- Jack Taylor, along with his son John, presents a check Dec. 13 to DC Metro Church Meals-on-Wheels Team unteer options that are geared towards se- Alexandria Walk to Fight Breast Cancer founder Vola Lawson and Leader. “We are happy to partner with Se- niors and their unique experiences and tal- Lisa Baker of the Office on Women. The $14,580 check represents nior Services of Alexandria to share joy ents. Panelists include representatives from funds raised through Jack Taylor’s pledge for Alexandria Toyota to during the holidays with Alexandria’s AARP, Joblink, Volunteer Alexandria, donate $50 for each car sold and $15 for each Facebook “like” homebound seniors.” Alexandria’s Mentoring Partnership and the made during the month of October 2012. The monies raised will SSA is grateful for the support of the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. You can support the city’s fund to help uninsured and underinsured women Ronald M. Bradley Foundation who gen- register by calling 703-836-4414, ext. 10 or receive yearly mammograms. erously provided funding for more than online at www.seniorservicesalex.org.

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The Saints beat St. John’s Ireton Boys (Frederick, Md.), 61-55, on Dec. Go 9-3 in 2012 21, Coppin Academy (Baltimore), 60-29, on Dec. 22 and Boys Latin The Bishop Ireton boys’ basket- Photo by (Baltimore), 58-52, on Dec. 23, ball team concluded the 2012 por- improving their record to 8-1. tion of its schedule by winning two SSSAS hosted St. Anselm’s Acad- out of three games at a holiday emy on Jan. 2, after the Gazette

Craig Sterbutzel Craig tournament in Atlanta. Packet’s deadline. The Saints will The Cardinals defeated Pope host Landon at 1 p.m. on Satur- John Paul II (Hendersonville, day, Jan. 5. Tenn.), 56-49, on Dec. 27, lost to Brother Martin (New Orleans), 69- 60, on Dec. 28 and defeated host TC Boys

St. Pius X, 56-49, on Dec. 29. The /Gazette Packet combined record of Ireton’s three Move to 4-4 opponents was 36-5. Playing at Widener University in Ireton’s record moved to 9-3 af- Chester, Pa., the T.C. Williams bas- ter the tournament. ketball team lost to Milford Mill According to stats from the Academy (Baltimore), 59-51, on Washington Post’s Web site, Taylor McHugh and Dec. 27 and defeated William through 11 games, Ireton had Bishop Ireton boys’ Tennent (Warminster, Pa.), 51-33, three players averaging double fig- basketball went 8-3. on Dec. 28, moving the Titans’ ures in scoring and four Cardinals and Flint Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Sat- record to 4-4. were scoring at least nine points urday, Jan. 5. The Cardinals’ next Prior to Pennsylvania, T.C. Will- per game. Daniel Noe averaged home game is Tuesday, Jan. 8 iams lost to Woodson, 59-50, on 15.7 points per contest, Patrick against DeMatha. Dec. 18 and defeated Lee, 65-34, Moseh scored 14.8 per game, on Dec. 21. Louis Khouri averaged 12.3 and The Titans will travel to face Taylor McHugh scored nine per SSSAS Boys West Springfield at 7:30 p.m. on game. Friday, Jan. 4. TC will face Maury Bishop Ireton hosted Good Win Tourney at Virginia Wesleyan University at Counsel on Jan. 2, after the Ga- The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5. The zette Packet’s deadline. The Car- boys’ basketball team won the Titans’ next home game is Tues- dinals will travel to St. Mary’s Boys Latin Laker Invitational in day, Jan. 8 against South County. Ryken at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. Baltimore, winning three games Dec. 21-23.

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The Finest Country French Cuisine in Old Town for 29 Years. Happy New Year from Le Refuge Thank you for your patronage in 2012 and we look forward to seeing you in 2013! Winter Specials Photos Contributed • Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse • Frog Legs • Beef Wellington

• Split Pea Soup • Cassoulet F.C. Hammond Middle School students along with Mayor Bill Euille, Superintendent Morton Sherman and community members officially cut the ribbon on the new school • Venison • Coq au Vin field and track. Old Town Ribbon Cutting at Hammond Middle School he band played as students, faculty, staff and community neighbors joined Alexandria School Su- Tperintendent Dr. Morton Sherman and Mayor Bill Euille for the official ribbon cutting of the new 127 N. Washington St., Alexandria • 703-548-4661 sports field at Hammond Middle School on Dec. 20. The new synthetic turf field and track is Smoke-Free Restaurant regulation length for lacrosse and soccer. The field is available for community use during afterschool hours. www.lerefugealexandria.com Community member and long time supporter of the new field Gary Carr The Best in Family Dining applauds the efforts of the school board to provide a better field and track facility for the students and neighbor- hood.

Food fit for a king on a family budget An Alexandria community fixture for more than 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, pasta and full salad bar complete with special children’s menu items.

734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted Under the direction of Hammond music department chair Vaughan Ambrose, school band members perform on the newly completed sports field.

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Photo Contributed Alexandria Commons 3223 Duke Street, 2nd Floor 703.370.5425 allstaralexandria.com Senior citizens at Greenspring retirement community take Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness class.

JACKI SORENSEN'S FITNESS CLASSESJACKI SORENSEN'S FITNESS CLASSES Advice for Seniors on Fitness Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing Suggestions for ideal.” starts January 23 To maximize success, experts say goals should be at Charles Houston Recreation Center making and keeping measurable, detailed and attainable. “Set small, re- alistic and concrete steps,” said Maria Londono, a Monday/Wednesday - 10:15 am exercise resolutions. Chantilly resident and mental health therapist with & Wednesday - 5:30 pm Fairfax County Health Network in Alexandria, Reston By Marilyn Campbell and Falls Church. Register on line at Gazette Packet Create a plan that includes strategies for dealing alexandriava.gov › Recreation with the temptation to get off track. Boredom is a ary Garner’s New Year’s resolution is to common detractor when it comes to exercise. Add- For more information, increase the intensity of her workout rou- ing variety helps combat workout doldrums. “Switch Call: 202-657-1150 M up to include other activities like cycling, swimming tine. The 69-year-old retiree plans to seek Email: [email protected]

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By Michael Lee Pope ported an amendment to the Vir- Gazette Packet ginia Constitution allowing the gov- ernors to seek an additional four- irginia is the only year term. Linwood Holton and state that limits its Gerald Baliles favored a single six- V governor to a year term as a compromise. single, four-year “If the Constitution is to be term, a vestige of the distrust changed for the sake of good gov- Americans had for executive ernance, then a single six-year term power during the American of governing would be preferable to Revolution. Now, more than the current one-term system or the two centuries later, the com- Photo Courtesy of Library of Congress proposed two terms because it monwealth may finally be would combine the best of both ready to ditch the longstanding worlds,” said Holton in a written term limit and allow Virginia’s statement to the subcommittee. governor to run for reelection. In a 2005 report, a joint subcom- “This may be the session that mittee recommended a constitu- it finally passes,” said state Sen. tional amendment allowing Adam Ebbin (D-30). “The last Virginia’s governor to seek a second time this bill was on the floor, consecutive four-year term. That it almost passed. Some people recommendation was offset by a who voted no are no longer package of other proposals that serving and quite a few who would increase the powers of the have never voted on it are now General Assembly to maintain a bal- serving, and we don’t know ance of power. Since 2005, some of how they’ll vote yet.” those recommendations have been Legislators are about to find The Governor’s Mansion in Richmond has served as the home of Virginia’s gover- adopted, including allowing legis- out because the issue is set to nors and their families since 1813, when the General Assembly chose the chief lators to appoint members to a key come up once again in 2013. executive. budget forecasting commission. Del. Bob Brink (D-48) is plan- Others, including allowing legisla- ning to introduce a constitutional ary Virginia. Constitutional scholar A.E. making appointments to the board of visi- tors an increased role in colleges and uni- amendment that would allow Dick Howard described the job as an “au- tors positions at universities, for example, versities, have not. Virginia’s governor to seek a second thenticated coordinated branch of govern- or key appointments in positions that have “My bill will call for a review and update term in office. Brink introduced a simi- ment.” The first chief executives were rela- dominion over roads and schools. But even of that study,” said Brink. “The idea is to lar bill last year, but it was tabled be- tively powerless and subordinate to the leg- then, he said, it would be a tough sell for create a new set of recommendations so that cause the mechanics of how a consti- islature. Governors were elected by the Gen- him and many other members of the Gen- we maintain the balance of power between tutional amendment needs to be eral Assembly for a one-year term and could eral Assembly. the executive and the legislature.” passed by two consecutive General not serve longer than three consecutive “In Virginia, nothing ever happens for the Assembly sessions with an interven- terms. The governor could take action only first time. So the fact that we have this sys- BRINK SAYS the idea has bipartisan sup- ing election. Now that the election with the advice of the Privy Council, whose tem in place has a force of its own,” said port and backing from legislators across the year 2013 is approaching, Brink is members were also elected by the General Brink. “The power of inertia is a hugely region. For Northern Virginia, he says, mak- ready to reopen the debate about Assembly. powerful force in area code 804.” ing the case for continuity in transportation. whether or not Virginia’s chief execu- As Jacksonian populism grew, the role of As an example, he said that former Demo- tive should be able to seek a second governor gained more independence in Vir- THE EFFORT to get rid of the longstanding cratic Gov. Tim Kaine had a transportation term. ginia. In 1851, the method of selecting the ban has been a recurring feature of politi- package that was stalled during his term. If governor changed — allow- cal life in Virginia. In 1971, when state lead- he had been able to have a second term, ing for popular election to ers were considering a full-scale constitu- Kaine might have been able to secure a “One of the real problems with our a single four-year term. tional revision, one of the transportation package that Twenty years later, the gov- most contentious debates that would have benefited Northern current system is that the General ernor was finally given the emerged at that time was “This may be Virginia. ability to veto bills. That whether or not governors “One of the real problems Assembly can oppose the governor power was expanded in should be able to seek a sec- the session with our current system is that for partisan reasons by simply 1902 to include the author- ond nonconsecutive term. All that it finally the General Assembly can op- ity to send down amend- the living governors at that pose the governor for partisan waiting him out.” ments and offer line item time opposed the change, and passes.” reasons by simply waiting him — Michael Fauntleroy, professor at the George vetoes to the budget. Now, the effort fizzled. Between out,” said Michael Fauntleroy, as legislators consider yet 1972 and 2004, about 250 — state Sen. Adam professor at the George Mason Mason School of Public Policy another revision, some are constitutional proposals Ebbin (D-30) School of Public Policy. “If a skeptical about the need for would have substantially af- governor comes up with a good “The situation we’re in with trans- change. fected the election and terms as well as the idea in the second year of his term, it doesn’t portation demonstrates more than “I don’t know why we’re getting all bent powers and duties of the governor and Gen- take much to wait him out.” anything else why it’s so necessary to out of shape about this,” said Del. David eral Assembly. The question before legislators is likely have a longer range planning hori- Albo (R-42). “What’s broken about Virginia All failed, until 2004. to be what kind of offset package will be zon,” said Brink. “What we’ve done that needs to be fixed?” That’s when a special joint subcommit- acceptable. For legislators who are already through consecutive governors is not Albo said he would be skeptical of any tee was established to look at the balance suspicious of the idea in the first place, com- been able to build up the consensus move that would give Virginia’s chief ex- of power between executive and legislative ing up with a set of recommendations might that we need in order to get long- ecutive more power, adding that the posi- powers. The subcommittee interviewed all be tricky. How many appointments should range solutions to transportation.” tion of governor already has vast powers the living former governors and found a the General Assembly get to make among compared to the General Assembly. He said wide disparity of opinions. George Allen college and universities, for example. THE ROLE of governor began as a that he might consider a proposal that was the only one to support the current limi- “Half,” said Albo. “That seems reasonable very weak position in post-Revolution- would give legislators an increased role in tation. Jim Gilmore and Chuck Robb sup- to me.”

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