Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXV, No. 23 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper June 11, 2009 Favorite Son Falls Short After primary, Brian Moran returns to his law practice.
By Michael Lee Pope in the days leading up to the election, as the mo- Gazette Packet mentum began moving toward Deeds — once con- sidered a long-shot candidate who was ignored dur- rian Moran put everything on the line, re- ing much of the campaign as Moran and McAuliffe signing from his leadership position in the traded barbs. In a brief concession speech to disap- BHouse of Delegates to concentrate on his pointed supporters, Moran described Deeds as an “in- race for governor. Then he rolled out a se- vincible” opponent to take on the Republican chal- ries of progressive policy initiatives before launch- lenger in the general election, former Attorney Gen- ing a harsh campaign against eral Bob McDonnell. chief Democratic rival Terry “We sat together for six McAuliffe — culminating in a “Brian is not wealthy, years,” Moran said of Deeds, regular feature his campaign who represents Bath County. dubbed the “Pinocchio Report” so now he’s got to get “Maybe a lot of my policy posi- challenging the campaign tions rubbed off on him, and Photo by rhetoric of the former chairman back to work and build that’s how he got elected.” of the Democratic National up his law practice.”
Committee. ALTHOUGH MORAN SPENT Louise Krafft Ultimately, though, it was — John Moran years crisscrossing the state to state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-25) recruit candidates for the Gen- who won on Election Day by snagging 50 percent of eral Assembly and built a base of endorsements from the vote statewide. McAuliffe came in second place local officials across the commonwealth, he was un-
with 26 percent. Although he was once considered able to win more than a handful of jurisdictions — /Gazette Packet the front-runner, Moran found himself in third place Alexandria, Dinwiddie, Hampton and Petersburg. with 24 percent. The former delegate and his family And even though he won every precinct in Alexan- took the stage at the Hilton Mark Center shortly af- dria, he was not able to score victory in the eighth ter 8 p.m. Tuesday night to concede the race. congressional district — the seat that his older “You guys have to go to school tomorrow,” Moran brother has represented in Congress since 1991. said to his two young children, who attend “He overreacted to McAuliffe when he should have MacArthur Elementary School. “Sorry.” Brian Moran addresses his supporters Tuesday night The mood among Moran supporters had been grim See City Voters, Page 5 after losing the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Change Approved Despite Concerns Eyeing November 2012 City Council is set to consider the School Board passes plan for five smaller, close-knit fate of May elections this weekend. schools to improve SOL scores and graduation rates. By Michael Lee Pope nicipal elections from May to No- Gazette Packet vember, city politics is about to en- By Maham Ayaz and school. “Almost everybody was against it except counter the most dramatic change Erica Kicak-Vanderhoeven for one person,” said Timothy. “They just thought et ready to say goodbye since the old ward system was Gazette Packet it was a stupid idea.” Gto May elections. And get abolished in the 1950s. The item However, the School Board passed the proposal ready for a lengthy No- is on the docket for this Saturday, imothy Bender, a sixth grader at George for the new middle school model on Thursday, vember ballot. when council members will hear TWashington Middle June 4. It will divide GW into two and Hammond With a majority of City Council public comment on the issue and School, learned about the into three smaller schools with members now publicly supporting proposed middle school plan dur- 450 students in each school, a proposed ordinance to move mu- See Council, Page 4 ing the school morning announce- “We don’t have within their respective buildings.
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against the changes to their Page 8 Postage U.S. School Board member STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Council Notebook News Junk and Trunks For years, Councilman Paul Smedberg has been trying to bring some sense of consistency to how city officials demand new busi- nesses purchase trash cans and plant trees. Now, finally, the coun- Student Autism Rates Rise cilman can count a newly crafted policy as hard-won battle that was years in the making. “Some people might see this as trivial and Schools adjust system. A major difficulty is very small,” said Smedberg. “But it’s a policy decision.” the varying spectrum of au- Time and time again, Smedberg has questioned city officials on for estimated tism: Some people with au- why they chose to charge some permit applicants for a trash can tism may present with severe while others were not bothered. More recently, the argument grew 12.2 percent impairments, while others to incorporate demands that special-use permit applicants plant have more mild symptoms. trees near their business. Just last month, the councilman grilled increase. staffers on why they hadn’t added a $250 tree-planting fee to a WHAT SOME STUDENTS By Erica Kicak- new restaurant known as “Burger Joint” — eventually adding the with autism need to be suc- Vanderhoeven fee to the permit as a friendly amendment. cessful in school can be com- “I hate to be this picky,” he said at the time. “But we need consis- Gazette Packet pletely different from the tency.” Enter the city’s new policy on trees and trash cans. Adopted needs of other students. by City Council members Tuesday night, the new rules require spe- 12.2 percent in As Deborah Hammer, one cial-use permit applicants to pay one lump sum contribution that crease is projected of two autism resource spe- would go into a joint infrastructure fund for street trees and trash A in the number of cialists employed by the cans. Although Councilman Rob Krupicka suggested a $300 fee, students with au- school system’s central office, Smedberg persuaded his colleagues that a $500 contribution would tism from this school year to the said, “People with autism are be appropriate — but not before expressing his frustration. start of school in September, just like any other people — “It took five years to get to this stupid point,” he said before vot- mirroring the growth nation- they’re individuals …. Accom- ing to adopt the new plan. wide. The increase leaves the modations are completely dif- city schools trying to figure out ferent.” how best to help students with All special education stu- Here Today, Gone Tomorrow a wide range of needs. Shawn Williams works as a dents have their own Indi- Uncle Sam may be spreading more stimulus largess to children According to Virginia Com- paraprofessional in special vidual Education Plans in Alexandria — specifically 54 low-income children. But don’t ex- monwealth Autism Services, education at Cora Kelly (IEPs), which determine the pect the generosity to last. This week, the City Council approved a autism is characterized by re- Elementary School. best way for the student to be new grant application for one-time funding for the Head Start pro- stricted, almost obsessive, in- served by the school system. gram through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The terests and behaviors, and qualitative impairments Any given student with autism can have a different money would fund an expansion of the existing program serving in social skills and communication, which make it IEP than any other student with a diagnosis of au- 252 children by filling Head Start classrooms to capacity. Yet even difficult for those with the disorder to relate to oth- tism. One major point of the IEP is having students if the stimulus money were approved, the new money would only ers. There is no definitive answer for why there is in the “Least Restrictive Environment.” “Least Restric- serve a portion of the need in Alexandria. such a rise in diagnoses of autism. Some researchers tive Environments” can range from students being “The current Head Start waiting list stands at more than 200 suspect that childhood vaccines or food additives sent to residential facilities to students spending the plus,” wrote City Manager Jim Hartmann in a memorandum could be the culprit, while others believe that au- majority of their time in mainstream classrooms. Sixty explaining the stimulus application. “The need for services for low- tism is being diagnosed more frequently simply be- of the projected 83 students with autism who will be income children, age three to five, is also confirmed by data from cause people are more aware of autism than they in the school system next year will be spending the the program’s annual community assessment.” The application ap- were in the past. Still, there is no conclusive evi- majority of the school day in special education class- proved this week will ask the federal government for up to $400,000, dence as to why there is such a rise in the number of rooms. Those students are better served by the indi- which includes $28,500 startup funds plus salaries and benefits. children being diagnosed with autism. vidual attention of a special education classroom or Because of the city’s budget crunch, no city funds are expected to Alexandria schools now face the challenge of de- a self-contained classroom specifically for students supplement the program in future years. “If the money is not there, termining how to prepare for the increasing number with autism. Still, other higher-functioning students the program ends,” said Debra Collins, assistant city manager of autistic students who will be entering the school See Student Autism, Page 13 for Community and Human Services. Olive Branch Extended Chaplain Volunteers at City Jail The standoff between city officials and Alexandria businessman Rob Kauffman seems to have cooled a bit, although the situation By Maham Ayaz devoting my life to prison minis- remains unresolved. After applying a coat of pale green paint to Gazette Packet try. Now I try to go into places previously unpainted brick to a building on Prince Street two years without chaplains and meet the ago, Kauffman and city officials eventually reached a stalemate. native of Middleburg, challenges. Late last week, Kauffman sent a letter indicating he was willing to A Calvin Scott received a agree to a new paint-removal test by a contractor that recently doctorate of divinity from What is the role of a chap- stripped paint from a house on South Pitt Street. “Since preserva- Washington Bible College in 1982. lain in jails? tion is as critical as presentation, I would submit it would be worth- He is currently a volunteer chap- When I got started, it wasn’t while to ask for a testing and paint removal proposal from this lain at the Alexandria City Jail in common for chaplains to work in company to determine whether it is able to implement a better affiliation with The Good News jails. Then, eventually, the Good process capable of an improved result,” Kauffman wrote in the June Jail and Prison Ministry. News Jail and Prison Ministry 8 letter. changed that. On a typical day, we Calvin Scott How did you get started as have a Bible study; we just have a sponse of the inmates to a chaplain? good time. We are not all that re- your work? Post-Election Whiskers I have been a chaplain now since ligious, we just give them the The response on a scale from 1 Nobody wants to lose — in politics or in life. And so politicians 1978. I have served all over the Bible, we let them all think, feel, to 10, I’d say 9. They enjoy it. I that are rejected by voters sometimes go through a mild identity world from Thailand to Germany and work on their own. We try to don’t think there’s a young person crisis, questioning their old assumptions and finding a way to move back to Turkey. I got started when get them involved in life-learning that didn’t ask me for more time on. Take Councilman Justin Wilson, who was edged out of his I was 39 years old. I started doing programs to give them something or want me to answer their ques- seat on the City Council last month. Since the election, the 30- it because I wanted to help young to do and something to talk about. tions. We don’t tell people how to year-old lame-duck councilman has grown a beard. When asked people — no salary, just a Bible, A chaplain is a counselor. Some- get out and change the world but about the new look, Wilson said it was part of his new outlook on and I went into the Upper times young people don’t know we do listen to their concerns. I life. “It’s the Al Gore thing,” said Wilson, referring to the former Marlboro detention center. I was what’s wrong and what’s right and can see myself in their shoes be- vice president’s post-election transformation after 2000. “I’m going trained to be a chaplain, not the that’s where the chaplain comes cause if good people hadn’t taught to gain 30 pounds, grow a beard and win a Nobel Peace Prize.” pastor of a church. I prefer jails in. me, helped me, and prayed for me, — Michael Lee Pope and I’m pretty good at what I do. I don’t know where I would be to- For the last 35 years I have been What is the general re- day. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 3 News “I don’t see any reason why they should wait.” Mount Vernon — Del. David Englin (D-45) Paint Company (703) 768-1975 Council To Consider Fate of May Elections From Page 1 tion change council members have the author- elections. According to the earliest city ity to approve is a simple move from May to records, the first local elections in the 1750s cast a final vote on the long-debated reform. November. So the item on the ballot Saturday took place in February. By the early 1800s, “Arlington has an election for the County is a placeholder of sorts — forcing a change they were moved to the second Tuesday in Board every year, and local issues are never now, with more revisions planned for a series March. After the Civil War, municipal voting overrun by national issues,” said lame-duck of charter amendments that could be intro- moved to the second Tuesday in June. The Councilman Justin Wilson, who has been one duced during the next session of the General city’s current practice of balloting on the first of the leading advocates for the reform effort. Assembly. Tuesday in May was institutionalized back in “In many ways, I think, Arlington has a more “That’s not smart,” said state Sen. Patsy Ticer 1973. civic participation than we do.” (D-30), who is a member of the Senate sub- “This is not a time to forge new policy,” wrote But opponents say moving city elections to committee that oversees charter amendments. Councilman-elect Frank Fannon in a written November is a mistake because it’s hard “If they want other changes, they really should statement. “Pushing through political legisla- enough for voters to know enough about the introduce all the changes as a package of char- tion during a lame-duck session isn’t putting City Council and School Board candidates even ter amendments.” the citizens of Alexandria first.” when they have their own election. Last month, Ticer has long opposed moving the City Although increasing turnout is the ostensible for example, the ballot contained 21 names — Council election from May to November, fear- goal of the effort, Republicans have charged and that included three seats that were uncon- ing that local issues deserve their own elec- that the move is a cynical ploy to increase the tested. tion when they can be debated at length. But power of the Alexandria Democratic Commit- “My own mother has a hard time keeping even if she supported the effort, she said, the tee. By maximizing the number of Democrats our names straight,” said lame-duck Council- reform effort would make more sense if it were at the polls during elections for governor of man Ludwig Gaines. “Can you imagine a bal- a completely formed proposal that included the House of Delegates, they say, Democratic $4.00 OFF lot that has 35 to 40 names on it, plus consti- lengthening terms and staggering elections. candidates for City Council will benefit. And Per gallon of any tutional amendments?” Others say prompting the reform effort by sup- although increased turnout is frequently men- porting the ordinance on this weekend’s bal- tioned as a key goal of the plan, the contested Regal Product SUPPORTERS of the reform effort say they lot is the best way to force a change. election between Englin and Republican chal- Must be presented at time of purchase. have no intention of holding an election for “I don’t see any reason why they should lenger Mark Allen only drew about 30 percent City Council and School Board members dur- wait,” said Del. David Englin (D-45). “If this is of voters to the polls. FREE ing presidential years. 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Civil rights Sunday, June 14th stories were shared at the “Tea & Talk” at Charles Hous- ton Recreation Center on Monday.
Recalling Civil Rights Movement “Tea and Talk” reveals need to record recollections.
By Erica Kicak-Vanderhoeven unveiled in April of 2011. Gazette Packet As a timeline of civil rights in Alexandria was read, there were frequent interjections of events of sig- his is a wonderful day in Alexandria’s nificance that were not mentioned and details and evolving history,” said Jim Henson at stories specific to Alexandria’s history. the “Tea & Talk’s” Sharing Although the tea began with old friends greeting 426 Wolfe Street “T Sensational Renovation Alexandria’s Civil Rights Stories event one another, there was concern over a pressing is- on Monday, June 8. The tea was held for Alexandrians sue: recording the civil rights history of Alexandria to share their experiences with the civil rights move- while there were still people that could remember ment in Alexandria, particularly experiences involv- the events firsthand. Ferdinand Day suggested that Diann Hicks ing Parker-Gray High School and Charles Houston. the city should pay to have people’s experiences re- 703-628-2440 In all, 33 people attended what is intended to be corded by a professional, saying, “We need a story www.diannhicks.com the first of many such community activities for arts about how the city came together to transform the and history at the Charles Houston Recreation Cen- entire city. To me to look back over the years and the ter. Another such tea is planned for the fall. In atten- shameful things that occurred, it is enlightening to dance were Alisa Carrel, the director of the Office of me to see how far we have come. We must stop and the Arts in Alexandria, Cheryl Anne Colton, the cul- tell that story.” tural arts administrator of the Office of the Arts, Louis As the afternoon progressed, people recalled the Hicks, the director of the Alexandria Black History protests, the churches, major “firsts” for African Museum, as well as many who played a role in the Americans within the city, and the “Secret Seven.” history of Alexandria. Members of the Stakeholders “It’s worth telling for white folks and for black Advisory Group for the Charles Hamilton Houston folks,” said Day. Memorial Public Art Project also participated. One of the only regrets that those in attendance The program began with details about the public had was that neither the mayor nor any city council art project for the Charles Houston Memorial to be members attended. If they had been, they might have placed in front of the Charles Houston Recreation been able to help determine how a recording of Center, the site where Parker-Gray High School used Alexandria’s story could come into fruition. to stand. A nationwide competition will be held to Still, Jim Henson had this message for those who determine the design of the memorial, which will did attend the “Tea and Talk:” “I commend the people commemorate the legacy of Parker-Gray as well as who came out, but I also appreciate the people who Charles Houston. The memorial is planned to be came before to make it possible for us to be here.” At Saint Stephen’s St. Agnes Graduation
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steps further. All students now have Individual Achievement Plans from the start of middle school that lays out their path to high school. “The teams were an effort to create smaller schools, but it wasn’t complete,” said School Board member Charles Wilson. In the new model, students in the different schools will stay with the same teach- ers, guidance counselors, principals, and other stu- Photo by dents from sixth through eighth grade. Also, students in different grades may have classes together. For
example, advanced sixth grade students might have Michael Lee Pope classes with seventh graders who are doing grade level work and also with eighth graders who are behind. The multi-age classes are a point of concern for middle school students and parents alike. Timothy
mentions the multi-age classes as his second largest /Gazette Packet concern, after the possibility of not being able to have classes with friends in a different school. He worries that “Eighth graders might resent sixth grad- ers” in their classes, which could lead to tension and bullying.
SOME CRITICS of the plan say that it is too big of After learning about the middle school a change, especially to be happening so quickly. “If reorganization, Timothy Bender started we waited a whole year planning, there’s a whole a petition opposing the proposal. grade we would lose,” said Superintendent Morton Sherman, who initially encouraged the adoption of make the classes smaller when you have the same the Middle Years IB Program. number of students and the same number of teach- Everything You Need… Middle school teachers will be required to do some ers?” said Tim’s mother, Rhodessa Bender. “I don’t training over the summer and during the next school think they were being very forthcoming with us.” year to learn how to interconnect their classes. Dr. Larry Golemon, also a sixth grade parent, put in One Convenient Place Sherman considers the program to be “a framework together a 46-page document titled “A Parent- for existing curriculum, not a curriculum in itself. 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FOXCHASE FLORIST...... 703-370-3602 ber of students that drop out once they reach high Assistant Superintendent John Porter, a former high FOXCHASE PHOTO LAB...... 703-370-3756 school. “Ten percent of kids are going to do well no school and middle school principal, supports the new H & R BLOCK ...... 703-751-1903 matter what the structure is. Ten percent of kids will plan for the middle schools. “Smaller settings with fail no matter what the structure is. But eighty per- closer contact and relationships with teachers and ANA OKYO TEAKHOUSE USHI AR H T S & S B .. 703-823-3168 cent would benefit” from the smaller school struc- other adults will help make those transitional years HARRIS TEETER...... 703-461-7082 ture of the middle schools. [of adolescence] easier”, said Porter, who went on to HONG KONG EXPRESS...... 703-823-8808 The majority of the School Board agreed with Wil- compare the new middle school model to the con- son, with the new plan being passed with eight votes. cept of having ninth grade students get used to high JEWELRY DESIGNERS...... 703-370-2993 Sheryl Gorsuch was the only “no” vote. “I wanted to school in the smaller Minnie Howard setting. KITCHEN AND GRANITE EXPO...... 703-370-0037 make sure we had quality implementation,” said The Middle Years IB program will be “cost neutral.” L.A. WEIGHT LOSS CENTER ...... 703-751-6290 Gorsuch. While she is “not opposed to the small meaning that any new expenses will be met using LA CASA RESTAURANT...... 703-370-3600 school concept”, she worried that “expectations were federal money and stimulus funding. The only major not in line with reality.” Still Gorsuch wants to make change will be the division into smaller schools and MY EYE DOCTOR...... 703-370-7111 clear that “though I voted against it, I will be ac- the personalization of the program, but Wilson said, NAILS FOXY/EXCEL CORPORATION ...... 703-739-6245 tively supporting the implementation next year.” “Sixth grade is a big change anyway. The biggest NEW LOOK SALON...... 703-823-3422 change [for incoming middle school students] is PARENTS ARE also a bit skeptical. “How can you graduating from fifth to sixth grade.” PAUL GIBBERMAN, DDS...... 703-823-6616 PAUL STASIEWICZ, DDS...... 703-751-5052 PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION...... 703-504-6234 Non-Profit Receives $50,000 Bequest RITE AID #3662...... 703-751-4901 Rebuilding Together Alexandria more than 20 years. In 1995, she understood the needs of seniors SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP...... 703-370-1200 was a recipient of $50,000 from was voted Woman of the Year by and their caregivers. the estate of Catherine Joan Cole. Washington Women in Public Re- With this bequest, Rebuilding WACHOVIA BANK, VA 9657...... 703-739-3495 A long-time Washington area resi- lations. She was married for 60 Together Alexandria and its volun- dent, she worked in public rela- years to Dr. Hugh Cole, a promi- teers will continue to rehabilitate Duke Street, tions, serving as the publicist for nent military historian. During the and improve homes of low-income the Smithsonian Resident Associ- last years of her life, Cole cared seniors. This year the organization just west of Jordan Street in Alexandria ate Program from 1983 to 1997 for both her husband and her will assist nearly 100 homeowners and at the Hecht Company for daughter until their deaths, and and non-profit agencies. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 9 Bulletin Board
To have a notice listed, e-mail 10:15 a.m. $15/$20. Learn to increase profits, [email protected]. Call Steve eliminate up to 75% in capital gains taxes, and Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with questions. more. South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Hwy., Room 22, Alexandria. RSVP to Rachel at 703-360-5008 or [email protected]. THURSDAY/JUNE 11 Belly Talk. 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly Info-Swap and Rainbow Health Day. 9 a.m. to noon. Wegmans Support for Pregnant Women. At the James M. employees participate in Head Start location at Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Gum Springs Children’s Center in Alexandria. Avenue, Alexandria. Call Jess at 703-946-3027. The event will help 3- to 5-year-olds learn the Duncan Book Discussion Group Meeting. 7 importance of eating fruits and vegetables and p.m. At the Duncan Library, 2501 engaging in physical activity. Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Discussing the book, To Kill a Mockingbird. Contact Ruth at 703-838-4566. SATURDAY/JUNE 13 The Alexandria City Council will hold a public WEDNESDAY/JUNE 17 hearing at its meeting on Saturday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, (301 King St.) to receive India’s Poorest Children Talk. 4:30-6:30 p.m. comments on a proposal to move City Council Anita Edgar, founder of charitable organizations and School Board elections from May to that care for India’s poorest children, will speak November, beginning in 2012. on the continuing programs of El-Shaddai Discuss State Issues. 10 a.m. to noon. Del. Charitable Trust. At Commonwealth Baptist Kristen J. Amundson will be holding Community Church, 700 Commonwealth Ave. Call 703-740- Office Hours at Sherwood Regional Library, 7994; El-Shaddai Charitable Trust: 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Anyone www.childrescue.net; or Mindful Hands: from the community is welcome to come discuss www.mindfulhands.com. state-related issues, and no appointments are Green Workforce Forum. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At necessary. Call 703-619-0444 or the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 [email protected] King Street. A panel of industry experts will lead discussions on ways to work in the new “green” economy. RSVP by June 12, 2009 to Dennis SUNDAY/JUNE 14 McKinney, Evelyn Quiles, or TD Mitchell at 703- Community Green. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 838-4316. American Horticultural Society is hosting its first Code Compliance Walk. 8-10 a.m. Hume annual Community Green at the Society’s Springs and Lynhaven community members headquarters at River Farm in Alexandria. walk the areas of Hume Springs and Reed Admission is $10/adult, $5/child. Call 703-768- Avenue to identify any quality of life issues and/ 5700, ext. 112. or code compliance matters. Meets at McDonald’s, 121 W. Glebe Road. Call Capt. Eddie Reyes, 703-838-6360, ext. 1509 or MONDAY/JUNE 15 [email protected]. Alexandria Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting. 8 p.m. At Minnie Howard School, THURSDAY/JUNE 18 3801 W. Braddock Road. Call 703-549-3367. India’s Poorest Children Talk. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Anita Edgar, founder of charitable TUESDAY/JUNE 16 organizations that care for India’s poorest More Money for Small Businesses. 8:15- See Bulletin Board, Page 35
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Photo by Photo Laurie and Tom Field’s family join them at the reception at Joe Viar’s. They received one of the two Julia Johns Awards for 2009. More photos at www.connectionnewspapers.com 1872 Society Pays Tribute
he 1872 Society’s 17th Annual Member The award was established to recognize and honor ship Reception brought forth members individuals who embody the same spirit as the Tfrom Mt. Vernon and Alexandria to pay founder, Johns, and have made a significant contri- tribute to the 2009 Julia Johns Award of bution in the advancing of healthcare for the com- Distinction honors. The awards are named after Julia munity of Alexandria. This year’s honorees were Johns who led a group of women who brought the Laurie and Tom Field and Janet and her late hus- Alexandria Hospital into being on Dec. 12, 1872. band Carl von Sternberg.
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Student Autism Rates Rise From Page 3 dents with autism. The shift is in part because of the increase in the number of students with autism in with autism benefit by being in a regular class- the city and also because the city has changed the room, to better improve their social skills. ratios of special education students to teachers. For So far, Alexandria schools have prepared for the students with more severe autism, the new ratio is rise in autism by hiring two city-wide autism research to have six students per teacher and three students specialists. Sarah DiGioia, who works out of John per paraprofessional. Adams Elementary School, is the specialist for the Alexandria offers a unique opportunity for students primary grades, and Deborah Hammer, who works with autism: Wesley McCune’s music class. McCune, out of Hammond Middle School, is the specialist for who has been working with students with autism the upper grades. Next year, the schools plan to add for 20 years, began using the music of Bach when he more teachers specifically for students with autism taught students with autism. The results have been and also to add self-contained classes for students better than he’d hoped for. “I thought that the cur- with autism in more of the city schools, but the spe- riculum I’d developed would take me a whole year cific numbers have not been decided yet. to get through and I was very surprised to discover Currently, there are self-contained classes for stu- that by the middle of October the children could al- dents with autism only at Cora Kelly and John Adams ready do what I’d hoped they’d be able to do by June,” elementary schools and also one at Hammond Middle said McCune. The music seems to have helped some School. of the children to open up more as well. McCune said, “There’s much more eye contact now with me. IN THE COMING SCHOOL year, more self-con- They’re much more involved in what we’re doing.” tained classes for students with autism will be added. McCune has received grants for his work and re- The school system will be hiring two more teachers search, which might be used for more technology and two more paraprofessionals specifically to work and training. He plans on delving further into the with students with autism, using funding from the works of Bach with his classes next year. Two of his Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provision students will be moving on to middle school, but with to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The the rise in autism, he expects that he’ll have more schools will also be shifting from teachers for stu- new students with whom he will hopefully continue dents with learning disabilities to teachers for stu- this year’s success. Neighbors
of DMV procedures and pool back- ACLU formed a coalition to work Taylor Run ground information from all on this problem. The Senate passed The Northern Virginia chapter of sources. a bill automatically restoring the the American Civil Liberties Union right after a sentence was served. It turned out in large numbers (over RIGHT TO PETITION failed by two votes to get out of com- 150) to eat crabs, elect officers, Ten percent of voters in mittee and onto the floor. and hear a talk from Kent Willis, Colchester County signed a peti- executive director of the Virginia tion unseating three members of A STARTLING REPORT ACLU. their Board of Supervisors. A dis- The State Police formed what There was a very lively Q&A ses- trict court judge not only denied they called a fusion center to as- sion; ACLU members are espe- the petition; he fined them sess the threat of terrorism. They cially good at that activity. $80,000 for presenting it. produced a secret 215-page report An ACLU-sponsored bill passed which ACLU obtained and leaked. SOME GOOD NEWS the General Assembly declaring It used racial and demographic A bill overturned the Board of such fines illegal, but the original stereotypes rather than facts to Elections ban on campaign buttons petitioners are still in court trying predict terrorism activity. Rich- in polling places. ACLU had long to recoup their $80,000. mond and Norfolk, for example, worked on this denial of free it declared dangerous because speech. VOTING RIGHTS RESTORA- they contained black colleges. Virginia became the 22nd state TION to pass a bill objecting to the fed- Virginia and Kentucky are the AL QAEDA IN VIRGINIA To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your dad and The eral ID law passed but not imple- only two states in the U.S. which Most surprising was the state- Gazette will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about mented by Congress in 2005. Tak- permanently deprive convicted ment that there had been 414 en- what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail ing the place of drivers’ licenses felons the right to vote unless they counters with Al Qaeda here. No digital photos, send to: [email protected] and all other identity cards, it Or to mail photo prints, send to: Alexandria Gazette Packet, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” make a personal appeal to the gov- specifics or evidence were given. 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, would require the total overhaul ernor. Few manage that procedure. — Lois Kelso Hunt self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 5th Annual Cameron Station Festival in the Park Garden
Party Brenman Park Dr. • June 13, 2009 • 9am to 4pm (Brick walk between Cameron Station Blvd. and Summervelle) 30 Venders: • Gourmet Coffee, Baked Goods, Crepes, he Alexandria Symphony • Children’s Books and Wooden Puzzles and Wine Tasting • Designer Clothing, Jewelry, Handbags, Displays: Orchestra celebrated its and Machine Embroidery • Alexandria Animal Welfare League, T • Visual Arts: Glass, Photography, 6th Annual Garden Party • Fire and Police Departments, and Tucker Paintings, Pottery, and Sculpture Elementary School at the historic home and garden • Pet Photographer, Dog Duds, Dog Walkers, and Treats Planned Event: of Ann and Mark Kington, the boy- • Flowers and Vegetables • Bike Rodeo hood home of Robert E. Lee. Rain was in abundance, but so was the generosity of the Symphony’s pa- trons, as more than $52,000 was raised through sponsorships, tick- ets, and auction items. U.S. Sen. It costs you no more Mark R. Warner and Lisa Collis served as honorary co-chairs of the fundraiser; Donnan C. Wintermute chaired the event. to buy the BEST Proceeds from the Garden Party support the ASO’s educational pro- LowestLowest PricesPrices ofof thethe YearYear gramming and concert operations for its 2009-2010 Inspired by Na- ture season. Further information is available at www.alexsym.org or by calling 703-548-0885.
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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Newspaper of Alexandria An independent, locally owned weekly Teen Safety in the Summer newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s tips for last year ensuring that teens convicted of driv- NEWS DEPARTMENT: keeping teen drivers and passengers safe. ing after consuming virtually any amount of To discuss ideas and concerns, alcohol will lose their driver’s licenses for a Call: 703-917-6431 Fax: 703-917-0991 year. e-mail: roms and graduation season is upon ❖ Provide structure. The National Center on ❖ Even if you know your teen won’t drink [email protected] us. Most schools have organized Addiction and Substance Abuse found that teen alcohol, make sure he or she also knows how Steven Mauren events that deter drinking and driv- children of “absentee parents” were four-times to avoid getting in a car driven by someone Editor, 703-917-6431 P [email protected] ing around these joyous times, al- more likely to abuse substances than children who has been drinking. ❖ Michael Lee Pope though there have been tragic exceptions in in structured homes. Beware of your civil liability. In most cases, Reporter, 703-615-0960 recent years. ❖ Host a party. Host a teen party in your it’s unlawful for parents to allow their [email protected] Two years ago, on June 14, 2007, own home following guidelines of no children’s friends to consume alcohol in their Steve Hibbard four young women died in on the Editorial drugs or alcohol. Ask another parent home. If these same “friends” are later involved Associate Editor, 703-917-6407 Beltway in Springfield; two of them to help chaperone; when a guest leaves, in a crash, the providing parents may be re- [email protected] had graduated earlier in the day from do not allow them to return; make your sponsible for injuries, property damages and Mark Giannotto Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 West Potomac High School, and police reported presence known; and if you suspect that a guest wrongful death. These same parents may also [email protected] that alcohol was found in the car. has used alcohol or drugs, contact their par- face criminal charges of contributing to the The summer continues to be the most dan- ents. delinquency of a minor. ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad gerous time of year for teens and drinking and ❖ Instill self-confidence in your teen by talk- ❖ Be a role model. Parents, themselves, department between 9 a.m. and driving. WRAP’s top tips for parents to deter ing with them about peer pressure. At some should be good role models by making sure 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. underage drinking and drunk driving this sum- point, your teen will be offered alcohol. As the their behavior is appropriate. Use alcohol mod- Display ads 703-838-0302 Classified ads 703-917-6400 mer include: National Institutes of Health points out, teens erately, serve as a responsible host and never Employment ads 703-917-6464 ❖ Talk. Parents can have a significant — if prefer quick “one-liners” that allow them to drink and drive. Julie Ferrill not most significant — impact as to whether dodge a drink without making a big scene. ❖ If you suspect that your child is drinking, Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 their teens will engage in risky behaviors in- ❖ Lay down the law. In Virginia, it’s a crime intervene. Talk to your child and obtain quali- [email protected] cluding the use of alcohol. Talk openly to your to possess, transport or purchase alcohol if fied professional help if necessary. Jane Hughes teen about alcohol. you’re under 21. A new law went into effect For more, see www.wrap.org. Display Advertising, 703-838-0302 [email protected] Ginger Krup Letters to the Editor Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 [email protected] Second, Alexandria is a bedroom adopted it is a positive force. And Morningside, Mount Ranier, New Andrea Smith May Elections community to Washington D.C. and don’t believe it if someone tells you Carrolton, North Brentwood, Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Are Valuable Tysons Corner with most registered that few other jurisdictions have Riverdale Park, Seat Pleasant, Uni- voters working in D.C., Tysons Cor- local elections outside the national versity Park, Upper Marlboro. Barbara Parkinson To the Editor: Employment Advertising ner or Maryland. These voters may cycle. In fact, at least 28 neighbor- 703-917-6418 There are two compelling rea- not have time or the inclination to ing cities have elections outside of Bob Martins [email protected] sons why moving city council elec- learn about the issues and choose November, the majority occurring Alexandria Publisher tions to November would dimin- not to vote, which explains the low in May. These are in Fairfax Jerry Vernon ish the role of informed citizens voter turnout of about 20 percent County, Prince William County Editor & Publisher in choosing Alexandria’s elected in local elections. However, mov- and Prince Georges County and School Plan Mary Kimm leaders. First, if elections are held ing the elections to November will include Vienna, Haymarket, Editor in Chief concurrently with national and Too Hasty Steven Mauren increase turnout marginally by in- Occoquan, Quantico, Dumfries, Photography: state elections, discussion of local cluding party-line voters who cre- Berwyn Heights, Brentwood, Capi- To the Editor: Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer issues will undoubtedly be muted ate local coattails for national and tol Heights, Cheverly, Colmar I am surprised that the Gazette Art/Design: by intense media scrutiny of more has been such a mouthpiece for Geovani Flores, state candidates. This may be time- Manor, Cottage City, Districty Laurence Foong, John Heinly, photogenic races. The singular fo- honored politics, but does it make Heights, Eagle Harbor, the ACPS plan to convert Alexan- John Smith, Wayne Shipp cus on Alexandria’s governance dria middle schools into five Production Manager: for quality local government? Edmonston, Fairmount Heights, Jean Card during the May election cycle is Regardless of the reasons why Forest Heights, Glenarden, good for the city. Editor Emeritus: off-cycle voting was originally Hyattsville, Landover Hills, Laurel, See Letters, Page 17 Mary Anne Weber
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Dodging poison ivy and putting up with Invasive Plant Removal Day the drizzly skies last month, volunteers removed over 20 tightly packed 2 cubic foot bags of the invasive plant Garlic Mustard along Holmes Run from Van Dorn Street southward almost to the Bicen- tennial Tree. Through volunteers, the City of Alexandria was able to accomplish the annual Garlic Mustard removal work that the Horticulture Section has paid workers to do for the past six years. City funds were unavailable this year.
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From Page 16 The grandiosity of the plan — to provide a “world class education” Support smaller schooling units aspiring to all Alexandria children — May Elections to the International Baccalaure- serves instead to mask its likely ate (IB) program. To date, you intent as a longer term funding To the Editor: have not explored the character strategy. Either we will see a huge On May 5 the citizens of Alex- of the districts rapid-fire PR cam- bond proposal after the federal andria elected new leadership to paign — which stifled community stimulus money runs out, or the serve as their voice on local issues debate, dissent, and alternative School Board will finally secure over the next three years. The models— and you have ignored federal Title I dollars for some of new City Council takes office on the traumatic effects upon stu- the schools. In just a few years, July 1 and the next few weeks are dents and teachers as this hasty the IB program will be too expen- an opportunity for incumbents conversion is forced upon them. sive to maintain in all five schools, and new members to work to- In addition, your readers are un- so ACPS computers will adjust en- gether in the best interest of the aware of the close-mindedness of rollments so that the majority of city. This is not a time to forge ACPS staff and most of the Board them become Title 1 populated new policy. to learn from 20 years of research and funded, while the other one The current issue at hand is the Come Taste the Difference about small school conversions — or two are kept as islands of elite timing of the City Council election Bradlee Shopping Center which has been shared with them IB learning, which serve as mag- and moving it from May to Novem- — and their lack of response to net schools that meet Title 1 sanc- ber. For years this has been a topic 3690J King Street IB’s studied ineffectiveness in tions requiring district “choice.” of conversation and has yet to be Alexandria, VA 22302 closing the achievement gap In the end, the promises of an in- resolved. On the heels of an elec- 703.820.8600 around race and class. The School ternational circle dance that de- tion that yielded unexpected re- Board members (except for one, livers “world-class education” to sults to some, this issue has www.unwinedva.com thank goodness) bought the ACPS all Alexandria children will most emerged as a priority by the cur- Open 7 Days a Week staff proposal hook-line-and likely devolve into a Title 1 two- rent Alexandria City Council. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Alexandrians voted for a more sinker on June 4, without any step, which keeps pockets of elit- Sunday 12-5 p.m. adjustments or corrections, and ism around race and class pro- balanced City Council in order to despite clear evidence of paren- tected in the district. Given the gain fresh perspectives and ideas. tal dissatisfaction — voiced at one window of opportunity that was Pushing through political legisla- PTA meeting that none of them here for community-based and tion during a lameduck session th attended — over the haste of the equitable reform of the Middle isn’t putting the citizens of Alex- WEDNESDAY JUNE 17 , 6-8 PM process. What could have been a Schools, the Board has chosen andria first. The existing Alexandria City Winemaker Visit and Tasting featuring carefully planned, year-long con- instead to allow ACPS staff to Sean Minor of Four Bears Winery in Napa. version that involved the entire drive this silver bullet-train right Council is holding a public hear- community in shaping school past us, and on tracks that have ing on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 Don’t miss the chance to meet Sean, while names, themes, curricular varia- not been well-laid. a.m. at City Hall (301 King Street) tasting his delicious, affordable wines. tions, and flexible teaching sched- to hear your opinion on moving Reservations are not required, ules, has instead been foisted Larry Golemon City Council elections from May to upon the community a top-down, 6th grade parent, November beginning in 2012. admission is free! corporate restructuring of our the school formerly known as children’s learning experience. “GW” Alexandria See Letters, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 17 Opinion ALEXANDRIA BASEBALL IS BACK!
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Del Merei Grille was the winner of Kids’ Choice (hot dogs) and Best Dressed Res- Jackson 20 wins the People’s Choice taurant. Table theme was outdoor camp- Award for their crab balls. ing complete with tent and fishing gear. Cooking Up a Fundraiser Carpenter Shelter held its 7th Annual Cook-off at the Birchmere last month. Guests were treated to taste samples of food from over a dozen local restaurants and then choose their favorite. Proceeds from the event benefit the shelter.
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Wooden Bat Collegiate Baseball is back From Page 17 of Mayor, Council and School restitution from the develop-at- Board from May to November. We any-cost city officials who allowed in Alexandria for our second season. Here’s what you can do to get in- believe this is an important move an elementary school and an en- volved: to make because: tire community to be built near an 1. Contact Alexandria City Coun- ❖ The turnout for May elections existing railroad transfer station. The Alexandria Gazette Packet, cil members by phone or email to is abysmal; Who are these asleep-at-the- Game Night Sponsor on let them know you support May ❖ People are accustomed to vot- switch people and what were they elections. You can find all current ing in November; thinking when they approved plac- Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m. city council members contact in- ❖ The City of Alexandria, like ing a new, dense development so Second game will start at formation on the city Web site at many governments, is in a bad fi- near the railroad transfer station www.alexandriava.gov/Council. nancial state. Why are we wast- in the first place? approximately 7:30 p.m. 2. Speak in person on June 13 ing money on all these elections to share your opinion. You may while staff and services are being Jim Roberts register in advance to speak by cut? Consolidate the elections! Alexandria The Regular Season Home Opener calling the City Clerk at 703-838- ❖ This move will also take the that was rained out vs. the Rockville 4550 or come and register that day. time of election away from the Oppose Election Express has been rescheduled for Following the public hearing, same time as the final work on the the Council will take action on the City budget. Finalizing the budget Date Change Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. proposed ordinance. is a more worthwhile expense of You will read and hear opinions time and effort! To the Editor: leaning both ways on this issue. I We hope that the May and mem- On Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 Come see the baseball stars want you to keep in mind that Al- bers of Council will consider our a.m., our City Council will hold a exandria isn’t alone holding May plea to move the elections when public hearing on the issue of of tomorrow play at Four Mile Run local elections; at least 28 neigh- they undertake this matter on Sat- changing Alexandria municipal Park this summer. Located at boring cities have elections outside urday, June 13. elections from May to November. I disagree with this change and to 3700 Commonwealth Avenue in of November, the majority occur- ring in May. These are in Fairfax Richard and Ann Dorman encourage all Alexandrians who Alexandria, behind Cora Kelly School. County, Prince William County feel the same way to appear at City and Prince Georges County. There Hall to voice your concern. are good reasons to separate local Stop Chasing I disagree with a vote on chang- A great night in Alexandria at an politics from national and state ing our municipal election day Windmills now, because Council does not re- affordable price: only $5.00 for adults level campaigns and I hope you will show your support for contin- To the Editor: tain the ability at this time, but and $3.00 for children 12 and under. ued May City Council elections. Stop wasting our diminished rather, must seek special permis- trove of tax dollars trying to pun- sions from the General Assembly, Frank Fannon IV ish the railroad for using its long- to resolve all issues of interest to Alexandria City Councilman- standing transfer station to offload our electorate regarding munici- elect ethanol from tank cars into trucks. pal elections. City Council should Instead, challenge those who are not legislate piecemeal on such a the driving force behind this quix- sensitive issue. Reasons otic quest to explain why there is Virginia is governed by the zero concern when this ethanol is Dillon Rule. As a result under state For Change blended with gasoline and then law, any powers not expressly enu- To the Editor: taken by trucks to gas stations in merated to local governments, can We had hoped to be in atten- every neighborhood in Alexandria only be derived from the Com- dance at this Saturday’s public where it’s transferred into under- monwealth. The effect of the same hearing on this issue. However, ground storage tanks. is local governments, without first Collegiate Summer Baseball business has taken us out of the If the city council wants to have receiving express permission from www.AlexandriaAces.org City. We so want to be on record our city attorney be really produc- the General Assembly, do not re in support of moving the elections tive, have him find and then seek See Letters, Page 32
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FREE wine glass charms Burgundy Farm Country Day School’s Class of 2009 with Middle School Head Nancy with the purchase Kaplan (left, second row) and teacher Joel Christenson (left, third row) gathers prior of $150 of Pandora to the graduation ceremony on June 4. While supplies last. One per customer. Class of 2009 Graduates from Burgundy Farm Please Join Us June 18th urgundy Farm Country Day School’s eighth lege High School, Maret School, The New School of For the “Wine & Cheese Pandora Event” grade Class of 2009 graduated on June 4. Northern Virginia, Potomac School, Sidwell Friends Thursday June 18th from 5:30 - 8:00pm BThe 31 students will attend a range of sec School, St. Anselm’s Abbey School, St. Stephen’s & ondary schools, including private, public, St. Agnes School, The Field School and Westtown and parochial schools School in Pennsylvania. The following is a list of schools where the gradu- Burgundy is an independent day school in Alexan- B&C Jewelers ates were accepted: Bishop McNamara High School, dria, serving 278 students in grades Junior Kinder- 3652 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302•Phone 703-379-6010•Fax 703-379-8136 Edmund Burke School, Episcopal High School, Flint garten through Eighth Grade. For more information, www.bcjewelers.net Hill School, Georgetown Day School, Gonzaga Col- see www.burgundyfarm.org.
26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools School Search Timeline AUGUST: Finalize schools that you plan to inquire about. SEPTEMBER Choosing the Right School ❖ Request admissions and financial aid material by phone or online. Adapted from the National Association of and/or sensitive to your child’s special school’s financing options? What is the fi- ❖ Review admissions materials to determine which schools to visit. Independent Schools. For more, visit the needs. nancial aid application process? When are ❖ Keep a calendar of pertinent deadlines for Parents’ Guide from the National Associa- the deadlines? admission and financial aid and tion of Independent Schools at CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES procedures, such as when schools start taking reservations for individual tours and www.nais.org/go/parents. Call potential schools to request admis- SIX CONSIDERATIONS interviews. sions literature, and examine their Web Location. Size, both (a) average class size ❖ Register for standardized tests—the SSAT or START EARLY sites. Then compare what you read there and (b) overall number of students in the ISEE (for middle school and high school). ❖ Review the test Web sites to learn Public schools take in new children all with what you’re looking for in your ideal school. Educational philosophy; ask ques- procedures and see sample questions; year round. But not independent schools. school. Among the questions you should ask tions such as, how are classes actually consider whether you want to buy a test- Most schools’ admissions and financial aid yourself about each school: taught? How are expectations conveyed? preparation book. ❖ Call to schedule individual tours, interviews, timelines are like colleges; applicants start Basic Facts: How many students does the Curriculum: core courses as math, the hu- class visits, and “shadow days.” Ask the process almost a year before they plan school have? Where is it, and how does the manities, and science are taught, and is elementary schools about their test to attend. location affect your transportation needs? there a strong interdisciplinary emphasis? schedules and how to make an appointment. Learn the deadlines — For high schools, what are the graduation Faculty: see where the teachers went to For more see for both admission and requirements? What percentage of students college, whether their degrees match with OCTOBER financial aid — by check- enter college, and what kinds of colleges what they teach, and whether they have ❖ Visit open houses. ❖ Call to schedule tours, interviews, class ing websites. Call indi- do they attend? Is the school accredited, and advanced degrees in the subjects they teach. visits, and school-based tests if you haven’t vidual schools if you if so, by whom? Facilities. already. have questions. The en- Educational Quality: What is the school’s ❖ Attend information sessions and take tours. ❖ Finalize school(s) to which you will make tire process will be easier mission, and does its philosophy appeal to THE OPEN HOUSE: Although the major- application. on your family if you know the deadlines, you? Does it have a particular educational ity of open houses occur in the fall, some ❖ Take standardized test. keep track of them carefully, and give your- focus? Is the atmosphere competitive? Nur- schools have one right after the first of the NOVEMBER ❖ Follow through on activities you may not self plenty of time to meet them. turing? Or what? year. Most schools list open houses in the have completed, such as scheduling tours, Beyond the Basics: What types of learn- admissions section of their Web sites; if you interviews, class visits, and standardized or DO YOUR HOMEWORK ing experiences are available—in class, on can’t find the information there, call the school-based tests. ❖ Continue to watch for open houses you may Start by working with your family to de- the playing field, in extracurricular activi- admissions office. Check to see if you need want to attend. termine your ideal educational community. ties, and in community service? Do the to register or if you can just drop in. Also ❖ Start lining up teacher recommendations. Ask yourself whether the school would be: school materials discuss parental involve- find out if there will be a formal welcome ❖ Start working on applications, financial aid forms, student questionnaires, essays, etc. small or large; day school or boarding ment? at the open house and what time it will oc- DECEMBER Complete any remaining school; coeducational or single-sex; tradi- Costs: What is the tuition? Are there ex- cur. This brief presentation is an ideal op- applications, questionnaires, etc. Most tional or progressive; source of special pro- tra charges, such as for books, lab fees, portunity to hear how the school head and application materials are due in January or grams; representing a diverse community; transportation, and so on? What are the admissions director speak of the school. early February.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 27 Old Town Boutiques 21 Participating Merchants ❖ Apple Seed, 115 S Columbus St, 703- Celebrate Summer 535.5446, www.appleseedboutique.com ❖ Bellacara, 1000 King St, 703-299-9652, www.bellacara.com Stores offer shopping ❖ Bloomers, 924 King St, 703-312-0852 Diva, 116 S Pitt St, 703-683-1002, extravaganza June 26-28. www.divaboutiqueva.com ❖ Gossypia, 325 Cameron St, 703-836- 6969, www.gossypia.com By Steve Hibbard ❖ Hysteria, 125 S Fairfax St, 703-548- The Gazette 1615, www.shophysteria.com ❖ La Cuisine, 323 Cameron St, 703-836- 4435, www.lacuisineus.com he 21 independent stores in the Old ❖ Lawrence Miller & Co, 121 S Royal St, Town Boutique District are cel- 703-548-0659, www.lawrencedmiller.com T ❖ Little Monogram Shop, 106 N Co- ebrating summer with three days of special sales, gifts and events, June 26, lumbus St, 703-549-3777, www.thelittle Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure monogramshop.net 27 and 28. ❖ Mint Condition, 114 S Royal St, 703- Known for its one-of-a-kind, locally 836-6468, www.shopmintcondition.com owned boutiques, the Old Town Boutique ❖ Monday’s Child, 218 N Lee St, 703- 548-3505, www.mondayschildof RAMMY Award District offers a charming shopping and alexandria.com strolling experience that is an alternative ❖ Mystique Jewelers, 211 The Strand, to corporate chain stores and retail centers. 703-836-1401, www.mystiquejewelers.com Winners for Best ❖ The stores are different enough that they Periwinkle, 1557 Potomac Greens Dr, 703-519.5242, www.periwinkleshop.com Restaurants complement each other. ❖ Pink & Brown, 1212 King St, 703-684- Events and discounts include Olive Oil 1050, www.pinkandbrownboutique.com ❖ Red Barn Mercantile, 113 S Columbus ore than 1,400 of the metro- tastings at La Cuisine, free lemonade and Photos by Maham Ayaz/The Gazette Mpolitan Washington’s restaurant lip scrubs at Bellacara, candle design and St, 703-838-0355, www.redbarn The Hour, 1015 King St. mercantile.com glitterati gathered at the Omni personality match consultations at The ❖ Stanton Gallery, 121 S Royal St, 703- Shoreham Hotel for the 27th Annual Christmas Attic, free design consultations of bringing these items so you don’t have 299-3055, www.stantonjewelry.com Restaurant Awards Gala, The at Red Barn Mercantile, 25 percent off all to do the research,” she says. “We’re using ❖ The Christmas Attic, 125 S Union St, RAMMYS. The “Oscars” of the restau- summer baby wear at Apple Seed, and 25 703-548-2829, www.christmasattic.com our eyes to select great gifts, or clothing or ❖ The Full Cup, 218 N Lee St, Ste 206, rant community, The RAMMYS cel- percent off all Red, White and Blue at Diva home items.” 703-836-9441, www.thefullcup.com ebrate and honor the best restaurants, Boutique. Hysteria, of 125 S. Fairfax St., offers con- ❖ The Hour, 1015 King St, 703-224-4687, chefs, sommeliers, and hospitality em- “I think the beauty of Alexandria is the temporary women’s clothing, accessories www.thehour.com ❖ The Shoe Hive, 115 S Royal St, 703- ployees of Washington, D.C., and fact that many of the stores are privately and jewelry with items like Royal Highnies, 548-7105, www.theshoehive.com Northern Virginia. owned and not chain stores, so you do find MZ Wallace bags and Jack Rogers sandals. ❖ Treat, 103 S St Asaph St, 703-535-3294, From a slate of finalists representing a these pleasant surprises in the items you “There’s a spirit here that’s very unique www.shoptreat.com ❖❖❖ wide range of styles, cuisines and see,” said Gossypia owner Amanda Lasker. for retail,” said Victoria Vergason, owner of To learn more about the Old Town Boutique neighborhoods, Robert Wiedmaier, Gossypia, which means “cotton” in Latin, The Hour, which offers cocktail glassware District or to join its mailing list, visit chef/owner of Washington, D.C.’s Bras- specializes in eclectic clothing, turquoise and jewelry. “You can come to my store and www.OldTownBoutiqueDistrict.com. serie Beck and Marcel’s, took home the and silver jewelry, Latin American folk Art, get glassware, then you can go across the 2009 Chef of the Year honors and such as mini-nativities, Day of the Dead street and get some fancy underwear.” Alexandria’s Restaurant Eve, guided by objects. The Hour, at 1015 King Street, celebrates the hand of chef/co-owner and 2007 “I think the strength of our city is in the the art of the cocktail hour with the rebirth trays and napkins together to be able to Chef of the Year Winner Cathal private stores. You tend to find more differ- of cocktails. “It’s bringing back the ’40s, ’50s have your own parties at home.” Armstrong, emerged as 2009 Fine Din- ent things,” she adds. and ’60s flair but with a modern twist,” she “These are the longest days of the year,” ing Restaurant of the Year. Alicia McCaslin, manager and buyer of says. says Elizabeth Todd, owner of The Shoe Hysteria, says the advantage of choosing a She carries vintage cocktail glassware, Hive, 115 S. Royal St. “What better way to RAMMY Honorees: boutique shop is that the owner has already handmade black lacquer trays, and designer use the extra daylight than to shop at one “edited” the merchandise for its customers. collections. “My idea is to show the next of the region’s coolest shopping destina- ❖ Chef of the Year: Robert Wiedmaier - “ I mean, we’re doing a lot of the legwork generation how to throw glassware and Marcel’s/Brasserie Beck/Brabo Tasting Room tions?” & the Butcher’s Block, Wash., D.C. ❖ Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Calendar — Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA ❖ Upscale Casual: Rasika, Wash., D.C. ❖ Rising Culinary Star: Anthony Chittum E-mail announcements to the Gazette, galleries. Live music and breakdancing directions and online registration at - Vermilion, Alexandria, VA [email protected]. Photos and art- performances. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, www.thedelrayartisans.org or contact Theresa ❖ Best New Restaurant: Cork, Wash., D.C. work are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Kulstad at 703-283-0399 or [email protected]. ❖ Power Spot of the Year: Central Michel the following week’s paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- Target Gallery Reception. 6 to 8 p.m. Target Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. Tour Gadsby’s Tavern Richard, Washington, D.C. 917-6407 with questions. Gallery hosts the reception for The Mysterious Museum, 134 N. Royal St., by candlelight with a ❖ Neighborhood Gathering Place: The Other featuring artwork by CMDupre, the Friends costumed guide to see how guests experienced the Liberty Tavern, Arlington VA of the Torpedo Factory Artist of the Year. Visitors historic tavern and hotel before the advent of ONGOING are invited to hear a gallery talk by juror Shauna electricity. Cost is $5 per person, ages 5 and up. ❖ Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene: Co Co. Lee Lange at 7 p.m. Call 703-838-4242. Sala, Washington, D.C. The Third Annual Alexandria Film Festival is ❖ soliciting entries from U.S. and international The Art League Gallery Reception. 6:30 to 8 Pastry Chef of the Year: Kate Jansen - p.m. Willow, Arlington. filmmakers. The festival will be held Sept. 24–27 SATURDAY/JUNE 13 at the George Washington Memorial Masonic The Art League Gallery hosts the reception for the All- ❖ Associate Member: Belair Produce Inc./ Media Membership Show and Nancy Pane 2nd Annual Patriot 10K Race/ 3K Family Watermark Foods Temple. This year, the Film Festival is partnering with Withoutabox, the film industry’s premier Fortwengler’s solo show, Fabrications. walk for Polio Eradication in the World. 8 a.m. ❖ Wine and Beverage Program: CityZen, online service platform. To submit your film Starting and ending at Fort Hunt Park along Mt. Washington, D.C. FRIDAY/JUNE 12 Vernon Parkway. Race is sponsored by the Rotary ❖ online, visit www.withoutabox.com/login/7816. Restaurant Employee of the Year: All entries submitted through Withoutabox will Great Waves Free Admission. 5-7 p.m. At Great Club of Mt. Vernon. Call 703 360-1999 or 360- Juan Francisco Lopez - Marcel’s/Brasserie receive an additional discount. For more Waves at Cameron Run Regional Park. Enjoy 9162 for details and registration. Beck, Washington, D.C. information or to obtain entry forms and burgers and hot dogs at 1959 prices in the newest Establish an Herb Garden. 9:30-11:30 a.m. ❖ Restaurant Manager of the Year: submission guidelines, visit pool shelter picnic area. At 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Workshop at Green Spring Gardens. Fee is $50. At Ryland Johnson - Zola, Washington, D.C. www.alexandriafilm.org. Call 703-838-6348. Alexandria. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703- ❖ Your Favorite Restaurant: (voted by Lox & Vodka Performing. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mt. 642-5173 online/newspaper ballot): Teatro Goldoni, Vernon Nights Summer Concert Series at Grist Mill Take in the Blooms. 9-11 a.m. Come to Huntley Washington, D.C. THURSDAY/JUNE 11 Park. Lox & Vodka, blend traditional klezmer with Meadows Park and take a plant ecology hike with ❖ Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Guided Walk. 6:45 p.m. Native Ferns, an jazz, folk of contemporary flavors. Free concerts. the naturalist. See the buttonbush, swamp rose, Award: Dimitri Mallios Introduction. Free. With The Potowmack Chapter At Grist Mills Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial and lizard’s tail all in full bloom. Reservations are Hwy. Call 703-324-SHOW (7469). required. The cost is $6 per adult. Call 703-768- ❖ WHERE MAGAZINE Visitors’ Choice of the Virginia Native Plant Society. Indoor lecture Re-String Your Bling! 6:30-9 p.m. At the Del Ray 2525 to reserve. At 3701 Lockheed Boulevard in Award: The Prime Rib at 7:30 p.m. At Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green ❖ Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173. Artisans Gallery in Alexandria. Jewelry designer Alexandria. 2009 RAMMY Honorary Award: Billy Jen Judd will instruct students to re-fashion their Break A Board-a-Thon. Noon. Virginia Martial Arts Martin’s Tavern Second Thursday Art Night: Dancing in the Streets. 6-9 p.m. Browse open studios and broken or outdated beaded jewelry. Details, See Calendar, Page 29 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar The Shops at 801 South Washington Street•Alexandria T From Page 28 Tickets are $5 advance purchase/$10 Institute fund-raiser for St. Jude Children’s at the door, children under 12 free. All A NEXT DAY BLINDS Research Hospital. At the Virginia access pass that includes unlimited K 703-548-5051 HEALTHY Martial Arts Institute. carnival rides for adults are $15/$20 at BACK Sacramento Community Day the door, for kids $10 in advance/$15 E Celebration. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live at the door. Call 703-684-5697, ext. entertainment, resources and 310. 703-535- giveaways, contests and family games. River Farm Community Green 5544 UCM Sacramento Neighborhood Event. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. At AHS River A Center, 8792 E. Sacramento Drive, Farm, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. Call 703-619-2964. Alexandria, on the Potomac River. Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. $10/adults; $5 children 3-12. Call W OLD TOWN HARDWARE at Anthony T. Lane Elementary School, Sharon Grant at 703-768-5700, ext. FARSH 7137 Beulah St. Hosted by the 116 or email [email protected]. Exhibit A CARPETS 703-879-0475 Alexandria Jaycees. Free. Visit space available. www.alexjaycees.org for more. Jazz Concert. The Committee for Jazz at L & RUGS Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends Meade featured artist will be the K ILLIAMS- ONOMA Book Sale. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Marshall Keys Group. At Meade 703-548- W S Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria, 703- Church, 322 N Alfred St, Alexandria. 339-4610. $15. Light refreshments 8884 703-836-1904 Elixirs and Edibles. 7-10 p.m. The will be served. O Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Bon Voyage Concert. 3 p.m. Adult Museum is hosting “An Evening of Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, N Elixirs and Edibles,” a benefit inspired directed by Douglas A. Beck, organist- by herbs and spices. Reservations are choirmaster. Free. At St. Paul’s available online at Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt T SOUTHSIDE www.apothecarymuseum.org or 703- Street, Alexandria. Call 703-549-3312. CANDEY’S OF ALEXANDRIA 838-3852. Tickets range from $75 to Music Performance. 3 p.m. at St. H 815 $1,000, depending on sponsorship Paul’s Old Town, 228 S. Pitt St. Hear E level. the St. Paul’s Choir. Free. Donations 703-822-7237 accepted. 703-836- Community Green. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6222 SUNDAY/JUNE 14 The American Horticultural Society S SLEEPY’S Film and Gospel Concert. 5-8 p.m. headquarters at River Farm in “Come Walk in My Shoes” Film and Alexandria. Admission is $10 per adult O 703-549-3193 Gospel Choir Concert. Part of the ($8 for AHS members) and $5 per U Juneteenth Film and Music child aged 3 to 12 (under 3 are free). Celebration. At MetroStage, 1201 N. Call 703-768-5700 ext. 112 or visit the T PERK UP AHS web site at http://www.ahs.org/ M & T Royal Street, Alexandria. To purchase OFFEE tickets online ($25), visit: river_farm/09/community_green.htm. H C BANK www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org Washington Revels Summer S or call 703- 838-6348. Solstice Festival Day. 1 p.m. Spend 703-838- 703-579- Arlandria-Chirilagua Festival. Noon the day singing, dancing and I ACCIA UNA RATTORIA to 7 p.m. Outdoor concert, Central and picnicking with the Washington Revels. 2812 F L T 6350 South American cuisine, music and Those wanting to perform may sing in D crafts and the Reithoffer Carnival. At the chorus, act in a mummers’ play, 703-841-0464 24 West Reed, Alexandria, in the field learn and do a Morris dance, or play in E next to the Cora Kelly Rec Center. See Calendar, Page 31
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From Page 18 Photo by the City’s budget. One of the top do each year, our “Portraits of Suc- priorities of Council is to pass a cess” — recipients of Scholarship tain the right to change the budget by early May; however Fund awards who have achieved terms of their council members during this critical budget season, notable success in their chosen
Paul Kadel and the mayors, to stagger terms, which affects our city more than fields. or to change municipal elections any other action, Council members This year’s Portraits of Success from November to May once they must divert their attention to cam- included: Tacheka Monique Bailey,
have been changed from May to , Chinquapin Recr paigning instead. These local ad- T.C. Williams Class of 1999, a U.S. November. Thus at present, the vocates should be more interested Public Health Service Officer; City of Alexandria’s only current in having additional budget ses- Marie Bangura, T.C. Class of 1996, right is to change the date of the sions and hearings so they can pro- who overcame severe injuries and May election to November. vide input on how our tax dollars is now an Institutional Review Alexandria has held municipal are spent rather than having ad- Specialist for the U.S. Department elections in May since 1973. ditional campaign rallies. of Education; Sarah Fulwiler, T.C. Changes to our municipal elec- eation Center Kelly Thomasson Class of 2002, now a Special Edu- tions have been contemplated be- Alexandria cation Teacher at T.C.; Sean fore. Most recently, the issue was Kumar, T.C. Class of 1997, an at- considered in 2007. In March torney; and Bruce Milton, T.C. 2007, the Mayor created a bipar- Avoid Class of 1991, a successful tisan commission [hereinafter re- Remembering Mary Ann Fath Confusion videographer. ferred to as “the Hobson Commis- Every year, as it has for more sion”] to consider, among other George Fath, Alexandria, flanked by some of his To the Editor: than two decades, the Scholarship things: (1) whether to change the children and grandchildren, cut the ribbon and Moving the May Election to Fund helps T.C. graduates like May elections to November; (2) placed a dozen red roses on a new park bench dedi- November for the City Council those featured in our Portraits of whether to stagger the terms of cated May 6 in memory of his late wife, Mary Ann and School Board would affect Success go on to live their dreams council; and (3) whether to Fath. The bench is located at the City of Alexandria’s the character of our City. The of achievement. Few communities change the length of terms from Chinquapin Recreation Center. The bench was do- May election is a historical mo- in the country have resources like three to four years. nated to the city in memory of Mary Ann Fath by ment with its own singular im- this available. It’s easy to see why Robert Hobson was joined by friends who used the Chinquapin pool with her. portance. so many in this city generously several well-respected and in- Standing behind Fath are, first row, left to right, all The local election should remain support the Scholarship Fund of volved Alexandria residents, a from Alexandria are: Barbara Seaman, head of the separated from the long list of can- Alexandria. We thank you all very number of whom have been bench fundraising effort; son Vincent Fath, and didates in November elections. much. elected to public office in Alexan- daughters Micheale Fath, Marie Fath, and Dennise That may confuse voters. While we certainly do have dria, including Rebecca Davies, Fath. Second row, left to right, are: grandchildren Geri Baldwin much to celebrate, the Scholarship Bob Calhoun, Chris Campagna, Stephanie Nasta and Ed Payton, and family friend Alexandria Fund’s mission and purpose are Lynnwood Campbell, Bill Cleve- Rod Swank. Mary Ann Fath, who died May 25, 2008, more important than ever before. land, Iris Henley, Anna Leider and was an almost-daily user of the Chinquapin pool for The cost of post-secondary edu- Joyce Woodson to look into how more than 20 years. Assemble cation has skyrocketed in recent we elected our local officials. years. At the same time, high In a vote of 7-2 in June 2007, lice and Fire Departments. What Picnics school dropout rates have climbed the Hobson Commission voted to Where Are we don’t want is poor To the Editor: to an alarming level. Recent ar- recommend leaving our municipal City’s Priorities? trashºremoval,ºun-mowed public Prompted by the May 14 Farm- ticles in the Washington Post have elections in May. The two dissent- lawns, trashy looking newspaper ers’ Market article: One of the highlighted these troubling devel- ers, Calhoun and Leider, both con- To the Editor: boxesºand sandwich boards all the Washington-based bus tour lines opments. One reported that tu- ditioned their dissent on having It is absolutely incomprehen- way down King Street that we con- that routinely comes to Alexandria ition hikes have resulted in part members of council elected to sible to me, who has lived tinually bump into. might feature a summer Saturday from dramatic reductions in state four-year terms and in November inºAlexandria for the last 24 years, Take the consultant money and morning stop at the Market Square funding to public colleges. George of the year before presidential that the City Council continues to provide it to those departments Farmers’ Market for visitors to as- Mason University’s state aid, for elections. At present, City Council be incapable of prioritizing our that need it, especially those who semble their own picnic breakfasts example, has been cut about 62 does not retain the ability to af- funding needs. For openers, ifºyou have had to lay off workers. This to be enjoyed at picnic tables across percent over the last 10 years, ac- fect either of these changes. look at the parks lately you will Council always wants to take the Royal Street in the courtyard. Ven- cording to the article. Another re- Hence, the issue of how we man- see that all of them need to be easy road. In this case they have dors who sell ready-to-consume porter chronicled a growing num- age elections cannot be wholly mowed. The reason they are not raised our real estate taxes in ad- items such as orange juice, coffee, ber of students who have had to resolved at this time. is that Parks and Recreation had dition to a raft of other taxes. So muffins and ham sandwiches might forego their preferred college Council had two opportunities to fire a couple of their what we are ending up with are have a balloon tethered above their choices due to financial limitations after hearing the Hobson Commis- personnelºbecause ofºthe eco- parks and streets that are going to stalls as a beacon. A volunteer — a situation affecting even sion recommendations, but did nomic turn down. This just hap- look lousy while we are paying could offer trays improvised from middle income and seemingly af- not seek authority from the Vir- pens to be one ofºa number of higher taxes for it. Welcome to the small, shallow cartons obtained fluent families in the current eco- ginia General Assembly during ei- fundingºcuts that the City had to People’s Republic. Next time vote from Safeway or Giant. nomic climate. And while many ther the 2008 or 2009 legislative adopt during the FY 2010 budget the rest of them out! In the absence of bus visitors, local students are struggling to pay for session to make additional process. At the same time the City Townsend A. “Van” Van people might like picnic breakfasts. college, a growing number of oth- changes to our municipal electoral has decided to initiate a Water- Fleet Sally Hunter ers, regrettably, are not complet- process. If we are to pursue any front Plan and the Department of Alexandria Alexandria ing high school. A recent Washing- measure with regard to our elec- Planning is spending literally mil- ton Post editorial noted that nearly tions and giving thoughtful con- lions on consultants to do it. The ‘Portraits of nine percent of Virginia public templation to an advisory commis- Planning Department has a ridicu- Focus on Budget high school students in the class sion of citizens established to lously large staff, yet they have to To the Editor: Success’ of 2008 had dropped out of school. probe election issues, should this hire consultants to do their work. Supporters of keeping That number was even higher in To the Editor: not be part of our order of busi- Why are we initiating this plan Alexandria’s local elections in May Alexandria. It was truly inspiring to see more ness for the 2010 legislative ses- during this terrible economic have suggested that the elections Over the past 24 years, the than 500 citizens, political figures, sion first? One can only question downturn? What’s the hurry? This attract voters who care about lo- Scholarship Fund of Alexandria business and community leaders the motivation to undertake steps plan could be deferred indefinitely cal issues. However, if these sup- has helped clear some of these ob- at the Scholarship Fund of outside of this order now. and no one would know the porters of May elections really stacles to higher education for our Alexandria’s annual Spring Gala difference.ºAll we citizens want cared about local issues they community’s students. Since its on May 9. They were there not Alicia Hughes for the taxes we pay is to have our would support moving the elec- inception, the Scholarship Fund only to help support the Scholar- Alexandria City Council- streets and parks look pristine in tions to November so that our City has provided more than 3100 T.C. ship Fund, but also to honor, as we woman-Elect addition to having top notch Po- Council and Mayor can focus on See Letters, Page 33
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From Page 32 graduates with over $6 million in scholarships. On May 28, the Museum Employee Receives History Award Scholarship Fund will be honor- ing the T.C. Class of 2009 schol- arship recipients, who, collec- Civil War historian Wally Owen honored by tively, will receive more than $360,000 in funds for higher Northern Virginia organization. learning this year. The Scholarship Fund’s staff also advise scores of T.C. students he Northern Virginia tions to history and historic pres- year. Owen is also a member of and their parents every year on Association for History ervation. the 1971 T.C. Williams High how to navigate the complicated presented Wally A native Alexandrian, Owen is School State Championship foot- T maze of financial aid forms and Owen, assistant direc- a Civil War historian respected for ball team made famous by the programs, so they can take full tor of Fort Ward Museum and His- his research, lectures and publi- movie “Remember the Titans.” advantage of other available fi- toric Site, with the Joseph L. Harsh cations, including the book “Mr. His professional experience in- nancial resources. Indeed, for Award at a luncheon on Saturday, Lincoln’s Forts: A Guide to the cludes curatorial work for the Na- every dollar of scholarships May 2, in Fairfax. The annual Civil War Defenses of Washing- tional Archives, and cultural as- awarded by the Scholarship Fund honor is named for the founding ton.” Co-authored with B. sessment studies for Civil War each year, our students also re- president of the Northern Virginia Franklin Cooling, this book about sites throughout Northern Vir- ceive an additional $6 to $8 of Association for History and former the Union forts protecting the ginia. Owen has served as assis- financial aid from other sources, chair of history at George Mason Federal capital during the Civil tant director and curator of Fort on average. University, and is presented in rec- War is being republished with Ward Museum and Historic Site Wally Owen, assistant But our students must remain ognition of significant contribu- updated information later this since 2002. director of Fort Ward Mu- seum & Historic Site in high school in order to achieve the promise of higher education. The Scholarship Fund works to address this issue, too. Through Elizabeth ‘Buff’ Walke Celebrates 100 Years targeted outreach to our schools — even elementary schools — the former long-time resident Va., then in Mount Jackson, Va., African-American teachers (closed Scholarship Fund helps students Aof Alexandria, Elizabeth and later in Alexandria. She mar- in 1955), and was a leader in the form the vision and expectation “Buff” McDonald Walke ried Commander Richard Walke, effort to establish Harpers Ferry that they can and will remain in celebrated her 100th birthday on U.S. Navy, of New York City, in National Park. Her mother was Dr. school and pursue post-secondary May 24. Walke wishes all friends 1945. Residing in Alexandria, they Elizabeth McDonald who taught education. Additionally, countless to know that she is in good health had one child, Sali Walke. Wid- languages at Storer. Her siblings: T.C. students see others just like and can still touch the palms of her owed in 1960, Walke continued to Mrs Francis Caywood (deceased) themselves featured in the “Por- hands on the floor. She lives with reside in Alexandria until 1978, at of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs Marian traits of Success” which adorns her daughter, Saii Walke, and di- which time she moved to Maine Durkee (deceased) of Alexandria; the walls of the Scholarship Fund vides her time between homes in at her current address. and Lieutenant Commander Frank office. Many of those honorees Saco, Maine and Palm Coast, Her favorite pastimes have in- McDonald, U.S. Navy (Retired) of overcame poverty, English lan- Florida. cluded enjoying the beach in Portsmouth, Va. guage limitations and other chal- Walke received her early educa- Maine and traveling to different Although Walke has lived in lenges to have promising careers tion in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. and in places in the Americas and Europe. many places, she often speaks with in medicine, law, journalism and Boston, Mass. Her family included her father, special fondness of Alexandria and many other fields. In that way, Following graduation from Dr. Henry T. McDonald, who, from its people. She would love to hear our Portraits of Success help in- Hillsdale College, Michigan, she 1899 to 1944, was president of from friends. Her addresses are spire T.C. students to see that became an elementary school Storer College in Harpers Ferry, a 356 Ferry Road, Saco, Maine they, too, can attain similar suc- teacher, teaching first in Big Island, school founded immediately fol- 04072 and 50 Osprey Circle, Palm Elizabeth “Buff” McDonald cesses. lowing the Civil War to educate Coast, Florida 32137. Walke We at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria are proud of what we do, and gratified by the generous support our community provides. Meredith Wade But to continue to advance our Festive Fund-raiser (front), Nora Partlow important mission, and to build and other supporters on our successes, we need your enjoy the festivities help more than ever. at the annual Fiesta As our students make the most Cinco De Mayo of the opportunities we provide fundraiser. The and get ready for college, let’s event, held at Jack make sure they have both the vi- Taylor’s Alexandria sion of achieving higher educa- Toyota, offered tion, as well as the financial re- regional flavors, sources to get there. With your drinks, salsa danc- help and support, T.C.’s hallways ing, silent auction from one end to the other will be and a raffle as a lined with Portraits of Success. fund raising pro- Arthur E. Schmalz, Board of /Gazette gram to benefit the Trustees Arlandria Health Joan M. Renner, Chair, Board Ministry Degree Center located on of Trustees Glebe Road in Alex- Debbie Wells, Vice Chair Lee Earl of Alexandria andria. Jeffrey J. McQuilkin, received a doctor of minis- Jerry Vernon Treasurer try degree from Ashland Tim Elliott, Secretary Theological Seminary in Michael Porterfield, Past
Ohio during the commence- by Photo Chair ment ceremony on June 6. Scholarship Fund of Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 33 Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Mark Giannotto Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] ‘Sense of Anticipation’ Greets Aces’ Second Season and Malone thinks that number will Alexandria’s baseball only grow once Alexandrians real- izes there’s quality baseball at an af- team kicks off second fordable price literally in their back- yards. The Aces play at recently re- year with “long term named Frank E. Mann Field in Four Mile Run Park next to Cora Kelly potential” in mind. Recreation Center. “We see the long term potential By Mark Giannotto of the Aces in Alexandria and we’re
Photo by The Gazette Packet starting to build a following,” said Malone. “We have a sense of antici- eing one of just three pation that we didn’t have. Last year players back for a second Louise Krafft nobody knew about us and we were B season of Alexandria reintroducing the city to wooden Aces baseball, right bat baseball.” handed pitcher Max Knowles from University of North Carolina- THERE WEREN’T many that Wesleyan noticed a different vibe /The Gazette Packet knew about Knowles when he ar- in the dugout almost as soon as he rived in Alexandria last summer. He stepped foot in the dugout at Four was coming off a freshman season Mile Run Park a few weeks ago. at UNC-Wesleyan in Rocky Mount, Just like the year before, the Aces’ N.C., in which he pitched just 16 inaugural season in the Cal Ripken innings, amassing a 1-1 record. Senior Collegiate Baseball League But he “worked on some things” (CRSCBL), Knowles was presented over the summer with the Aces and with a clubhouse full of new faces Pitcher Kent Worthington and the Alexandria Aces kicked off their second season in closed his sophomore season as his and names to learn. But this time the Cal Ripken Senior Collegiate Baseball League this past weekend. college team’s No. 3 starter with a around, despite having just com- 5-2 record. That gets down to the pleted his sophomore year in college, collegiate wooden bat baseball team. While the 1980s and early 1990s as they tried to crux of why the Alexandria Aces and the Knowles is a grizzled veteran. the struggling economy has minor league bring a Major League Baseball franchise to seven other teams from around the area that “Coming back, it’s a little more of a leader teams of all kinds anxious about how fami- the area, came up with the idea for the Aces make up the CRSCBL exist. role because people are asking you ques- lies will choose to spend their disposable franchise back in 2006. Now in his second season as manager of tions about the coaching staff and how income this summer, team president Pat Alexandria had been without summer the Aces, Eric Williams thinks the best part things are run,” said Knowles. “There’s al- Malone and the rest of the franchise can baseball since 1983, when the Class A Alex- about the league is watching college kids ways that awkwardness the first week or point to last season’s inaugural campaign andria Dukes left town to become the present come in for the summer, get acquainted with so when it’s a new team, but I would say in which the Aces drew more fans than all day Potomac Nationals. The 15-year lapse some new teammates and philosophies, and there’s less nervousness this year.” but one team in the CRSCBL. didn’t seem to affect the enthusiasm and re- then use those experiences to further their The same could be said for the entire Al- ception the Aces received from the commu- own games. exandria Aces franchise as it enters its sec- MALONE, who was a member of the Wash- nity, though. Last summer, the team drew ond season providing Alexandria with a ington, D.C. Baseball Commission during close to 3,000 fans for their 21 home dates, See Aces, Page 38 Alexandria Sports Briefs
half, TC Williams was able to build T.C. Williams on its lead and finish the game Wins Rugby with two more scores from Bran- don Burke at the 61st minutes and State Title another from Kamara in the 63rd minute. The T.C. Williams rugby team It was the first time that TC Wil- captured its first-ever state title liams won a title as part of the two- this past weekend, shutting out year-old Rugby Virginia League. Menchville of Newport News, Va., Led by coach Jeff Murphy, T.C. 28-0, on a game played in Alex- Williams will build on this win andria on the Titans’ home field. with their deep roster, youth, and It was the first time that two school quality coaching provided by clubs would vie for a Rugby State Coach Jeff Murphy. Championship in the two-year-old Rugby Virginia League. T.C. Williams was led by inside Youth Track Star center Abu Kamara, who got the Alexandria resident Bobbie
Courtesy of Rugby V scoring going with two tries in the Parham, III, a 9-year-old fourth first half. Down 14-0, Menchville grade grade student at Patrick was able calm the tempo of the Henry Elementary School shined game, retain possession of the ball, at a recent youth track meet on and make forays near the TC Wil- June 6. At last weekend’s district liams goal line, only to be pushed youth track meet, which included back by a strong TC defense. athletes from all over Northern The game entered halftime with Virginia, Parham took first place irginia a 14-0 score.ºMenchville battled in in the 100-meter dash and third the second half to get back in the game. Near the end of the second See Sports Briefs, Page 38 The T.C. Williams rugby team celebrates its first-ever state title last weekend.
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CUPANCY VEHICLES LANES) of Article A tion 2-4-140 of Article S (ALEXANDRIA-CAEN From Page 10 Eat Crab Feast on Saturday, June 20 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) and Section 10-3- SISTER CITY COMMITTEE), Chapter 4 (COM- children, will speak on the continuing from 6-10 p.m. at 322 North Alfred 1242 (PARKING IN SPACES RESERVED FOR MITTESS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), of PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY) of Article B Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code programs of El-Shaddai Charitable Street, Alexandria. Tickets are $45. (RECKLESS DRIVING, SPEEDING, ETC.), of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as Trust. At Mindful Hands, 211 King Call 703-549-1334. Proceeds will be both of Chapter 3 (OPERATION OF VEHI- amended. Street. Call 703-740-7994; El- used to fund the church’s activities CLES), Title 10 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND Shaddai Charitable Trust: such as the feeding program for the TRAFFIC); and Section 10-4-44 (PARKING The proposed ordinance changes the member- PROHIBITED IN HOV LANE) of Chapter 4 ship of the Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Com- www.childrescue.net; or Mindful homeless. (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING), Title mittee from a 17 member committee, with 16 Hands: www.mindfulhands.com. 10 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), of the members who are citizens-at-large and 1 mem- Volunteer Fair. 4-7 p.m. Offers Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, ber representing the Sister Cities Committee, to opportunities for older adults. A “Sail TUESDAY/JUNE 23 Alexandria Board of Architectural Review as amended. a 17 member committee of which all 17 mem- Parker-Gray District bers are citizens-at-large. into Service” event co-sponsored by Workshop for Business Owners. 8- The ordinance seeks to enhance compliance Catholic Charities’ RSVP program, 10 a.m. King Street Retail Strategy. LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING with disabled parking restrictions and high-occu- ****** AARP, and Volunteer Alexandria. Workshop will demonstrate how the ======pancy vehicle (“HOV”) lane restrictions by in- Alexandria’s Vice Mayor “Dell” best practices of modern ======creasing the penalties for violations of the City AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. Pepper will be guest speaker. At St. merchandising and store planning Code provisions that govern the use of HOV 4584 for the purpose of authorizing the City A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria lanes and of parking spaces that are reserved Manager and Director of Finance of the City of Martin de Porres Senior Center, 4650 can be applied to small to medium Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- for use by disabled individuals. It increases the Alexandria, Virginia, or either of them, to accept Taney Ave, Alexandria. sized stores and restaurants to DAY, JUNE 24, 2009 begining at 7:30 PM in fines for HOV lane moving violations, making a bid for the purchase of all or a portion of the increase customer satisfaction and to Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, them equal to the fines imposed by the Com- bonds authorized under Ordinance No. 4584 as improve sales. At City Hall, Room 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the monwealth of Virginia on state-maintained Build America Bonds under the provisions of the SATURDAY, JUNE 20 following applications: roads. The new fines will be $125 for first of- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2000, 301 King Street. Facilitated by fense, $250 for a second offense that occurs 2009, and irrevocably designate such bonds as Meade Memorial Episcopal Bob Gibbs of Gibbs Planning Group CASE BAR2009-0058 within five years of the first violation, $500 for a Build America Bonds. Church will sponsor an All-You-Can- Inc. Request for approval of demolition/ third offense that occurs within five years of the encapsulation at 702 N. Patrick St, zoned RB first violation, and $1000 for the fourth or subse- The proposed ordinance would amend Ordi- Residential quent offense that occurs within five years of the nance No. 4584 in order to authorize the City APPLICANT: Alamin & Nadia Negash first violation. The ordinance also increases Manager or Director of Finance to accept a bid Legal Notices Legal Notices from $50 to $200 the fine for parking in a HOV for the purchase of all or a portion of the bonds CASE BAR2009-0059 lane during the hours when the lane is designat- authorized under the foregoing Ordinance as Request for approval of addition/alterations at ed for HOV use, and increases to $500 the fine Build America Bonds, under the provisions of 702 N. Patrick St, zoned RB Residential for unauthorized parking in a parking space that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act In Memoriam APPLICANT: Alamin & Nadia Negash is marked as reserved for individuals with disa- of 2009, and irrevocably designate such bonds Mrs. Eleanor Massie bilities. as Build America Bonds. May 18, 1941 - June 13, 2001 CASE BAR2009-0109 Request for approval of demolition at 224 N ****** ****** Fayette St, zoned CRMU/M Commerical APPLICANT: William Cromley AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- 1992 Master Plan (2008 ed.) of the City of Alex- tion 4-2-21 (CHANGES IN VIRGINIA STATE- CASE BAR2009-0110 andria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating WIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE), Article B Request for approval of alterations at 419 N therein the amendment heretofore approved by (FIRE PREVENTION), Chapter 2 (FIRE PRO- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Patrick St, zoned RB Residential city council to such master plan as Master Plan TECTION AND PREVENTION), Title 4 (PUBLIC APPLICANT: Robert A Grove Amendment No. 2008-0008 and no other SAFETY) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, CITY COUNCIL, amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the Virginia, 1981, as amended CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA CASE BAR2009-0111 said master plan as may be inconsistent with Request for approval of alterations at 516 N such amendment. The proposed ordinance removes the amount of Mom, It has been now 8 years. There will be a Special City Council Installation Alfred St, zoned RB Residential specific fire prevention fees from City Code and Mom it’s still so hard to say goodbye, but I Meeting of the newly elected City Council of the APPLICANT: Gregory Nelson The proposed ordinance accomplishes the final permits City Council to set the amount of those truely know you’re in a better place. City of Alexandria, Virginia, at 7:00 p.m. on adoption of Master Plan Amendment No. 2008- same fees from time to time by resolution. Love always, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The meeting will be Information about the above item(s) may be 0008 to amend the Landmark/Van Dorn Small Your devoted son held at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King obtained from the Department of Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan ****** Billy T. Massie Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, (2008 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, to include Room 2100, Alexandria, the Landmark/Van Dorn Corridor Plan. PUBLIC HEARING on the Environmental Action For information, please call (703) 746-4550. Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) 838-4666 Plan (Phase II) for the Eco-City Alexandria Proj- OBITUARY ****** ect and Setting the Plan for Public Hearing on Frances Bailey Jacqueline M. Henderson Saturday, June 13, 2009. AN ORDINANCE to grant to Verizon Virginia, Frances Real Bailey, 91, died May 31, 2009 in City Clerk and Clerk of Council ORDER OF PUBLICATION Inc., its successors and assigns a franchise, un- ****** Hilton Head, SC. Case No JJ029071-05-00 der certain conditions, permitting the grantee to Commonwealth of Virginia use the public rights-of-way in the City of Alex- PUBLIC HEARING on the Final Report of the She was predeceased by husbands, James A. VA. CODE § 8.01-316 andria, for the design, construction, mainte- Affordable Housing Initiatives Work Group and Somerville, Roger B. Doulens, W. Neal Bailey ORDER OF PUBLICATION Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic nance, and operation of a telecommunications Consideration of Recommendations From the and, daughter Jane Somerville McGhee. Born Case No JJ021082-06-00 Relations District Court system, excluding cable services, in the City. Work Group. in McCook, Nebraska, Mrs. Bailey graduated Commonwealth of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia, in re from Texas Tech College in 1938. After gradua- VA. CODE § 8.01-316 ALBERT WILSON The proposed ordinance grants a franchise to ****** tion, she worked for Farmer’s Home Administra- Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic The object of this suit is to: Verizon Virginia, Inc., to provide telecommuni- tion where she and Mr. Somerville met and mar- Relations District Court Approve the foster care plan submitted by the cations services, excluding cable services, in AN ORDINANCE to adopt Section 2-2-1 (NO- ried in 1942. They lived in the Washington, DC Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Alexandria Department of Human Services, to the City. VEMBER ELECTION OF MAYOR AND COUN- area for over 30 years. DAVID E. SAUZO terminate the residual parental rights of the fa- CILMEN) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, The object of this suit is to: ther, and to give the right to Alexandria DHS to ****** Virginia, 1981, as amended. She is survived by three children, James (Bob- Approve the permanency plan submitted by place the child, ALBERT WILSON, DOB, bie) Somerville of Hilton Head, SC, Frank (Lyn) Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- 11/06/97, for adoption. AN ORDINANCE making supplemental appro- The proposed ordinance changes the election of Somerville of Little River, SC and Nancy Somer- rental rights of Cesar Sauzo and to give the It is ORDERED that the defendant OCTAVIO priations for the support of the government of the Mayor and City Council from the May gener- ville Korvin of Rochester, NY. right to the Alexandria Department of Human ALMANZAR appear at the above named Court the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for fiscal year al election cycle to the November general elec- Services to place the child for adoption. and protect his or her interests on or before 2009. tion cycle. A memorial service will be held in Hilton Head, It is ORDERED that the defendant Cesar Sau- 7/10/2009 at 9:00am SC on a later date. zo, appear at the above named Court and pro- The proposed ordinance accomplishes the final ****** tect his or her interests on or before 7/24/2009 adoption of the supplemental appropriations for In lieu of flowers, donations to the American at 9:30am the operation of the city government in fiscal AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- Red Cross would be gratefully appreciated. ORDER OF PUBLICATION year 2009. tion 2-2-4 (COMPOSITION, TERMS AND DU- Case No JJ010206-08-00 TIES OF COMMITTEES), Article A (GENERAL The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in Commonwealth of Virginia ****** PROVISIONS), Chapter 4 (COMMITTEES, charge of arrangements. VA. CODE § 8.01-316 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), Title 2 (GEN- ORDER OF PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE making provision for the sup- ERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City Case No JJ021082-07-00 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court port of the government of the City of Alexandria, of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia, for fiscal year 2010. ORDER OF PUBLICATION VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re NIKKE WILSON The proposed ordinance imposes a maximum Case No JJ021083-07-00 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic The proposed ordinance appropriates funds for service period of 10 consecutive years for any Commonwealth of Virginia Relations District Court The object of this suit is to: Approve the foster care plan submitted by the the operation of the city government in fiscal member of a board, committee or commission, VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re year 2010. unless the term of service is otherwise governed Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic DAVID E. SAUZO Alexandria Department of Human Services, to terminate the residual parental rights of OTIS by state law, City code or by another document Relations District Court The object of this suit is to: ****** that creates the committee, board or commis- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Approve the permanency plan submitted by WILLIAMS and to give the right to Alexandria DHS to place the child, NIKKE WILSON, DOB, sion. There is a phase in the period for incum- FERNANDO DANIEL RIVAS Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- AN ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the bents impacted as of the effective date. The The object of this suit is to: rental rights of unknown father of David Sauzo, 10/22/96, for adoption. It is ORDERED that the defendant OTIS sale of property owned by the City of Alexan- maximum service term may be waived by City Approve the permanency plan submitted by born to Ninfa Rivas on 6/10/2007 and to give dria, located at 322 Wesmond Drive in the City Council by resolution. Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- the right to the Alexandria Department of WILLIAMS appear at the above named Court and protect his or her interests on or before of Alexandria, Virginia. rental rights of the unknown father of Fernando Human Services to place the child for adoption. ****** Rivas, born to Ninfa Rivas on 7/22/2001, and to It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown 7/10/2009 at 9:00am The proposed ordinance authorizes the sale of AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- give the right to the Alexandria Department of father appear at the above named Court and the City owned property at 322 Wesmond Drive. Human Services to place the child for adoption. protect his or her interests on or before tion 2-2-10 (ESTABLISHEMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES), Chapter It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown fa- 7/24/2009 at 9:30am ****** ther, appear at the above named Court and pro- 2 (ELECTIONS), Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERN- MENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, tect his or her interests on or AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- before 7/24/2009 at 9:30am Virginia, 1981, as amended. ORDER OF PUBLICATION tions 2-5-33, 2-5-35, 2-5-36, and 2-5-37, in Arti- ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No JJ019662-06-00 cle C (EMPOLYEE HOMEOWNERSHIP IN- The proposed ordinance changes the locations Case No JJ021083-06-00 Commonwealth of Virginia CENTIVE PROGRAM) of Chapter 5 (OFFI- of two voting places in the City. The Charles Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 CERS AND EMPLOYEES) of Title 2 (GENER- Houston Recreation Center would replace the VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic AL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Fire Department Headquarters as the voting Alexandria J & DR Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Alexandria, Virginia. place in that district and the Patrick Henry Rec- Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re reation Center would replace St. Martin de Commonwealth of Virginia, in re CHRISTON WILSON The proposed ordinance amends the Employee Porres Senior Center as the voting place in that FERNANDO DANIEL RIVAS The object of this suit is to: Public Hearing will be held by the City Council Homeownership Incentive Program to increase district. The object of this suit is to: Approve the foster care plan submitted by the of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in the Council the maximum loan to be used at closing on the Approve the permanency plan submitted by Alexandria Department of Human Services, to Chambers, City Hall, City of Alexandria, Virgin- property from $5,000 to $10,000. The ordi- THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT AMEND- Alexandria DHS, to terminate the residual pa- terminate the residual parental rights of the un- ia, on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., or nance will also make the loans secured rather MENTS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE MADE TO rental rights of Raul Rivas and to give the right known father, and to give the right to Alexandria as soon thereafter as may be heard on the than unsecured personal loans, and makes two PROPOSED ORDINANCES WITHOUT FUR- to the Alexandria Department of Human Serv- DHS to place the child, Criston Wilson, DOB, hereinafter described items. technical corrections related to the allowable THER PUBLICATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED ices to place the child for adoption. 3/14/08, for adoption. purchase price level for the program. THAT PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF It is ORDERED that the defendant Raul Rivas, It is ORDERED that the defendant unknown ****** THESE ORDINANCES OBTAIN FREE FULL- appear at the above named Court and protect father appear at the above named Court and ****** TEXT COPIES FROM THE CITY CLERK AT his or her interests on or before 7/24/2009 at protect his or her interests on or before AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- CITY HALL. JACKIE M. HENDERSON, CMC, 9:30am 7/10/2009 at 9:00am tion 10-3-2 (COMMUTER BUS AND HIGH OC- AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- CITY CLERK www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 11-17, 2009 ❖ 35 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon
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Be a foster or adoptive parent and help a child 2 acres, on south and provide a stable, loving home. Generous monthly branch of the Potomac, (703) 765-2222 stipend; 24-hour support; ongoing training provided. Springfield district [email protected] From Page 34 Call Phillips Teaching Homes (703) 941-3471 ext. previously perked, $60k. Aces Open Possible owner 217, for more information or visit our website. financing 105 Health & Fitness And like Malone and Knowles, he thinks www.phillipsprograms.org With a Walk Off 304-582-1442 a year under his belt will help everything ARE YOU STRESSED The plan was for the Alexandria Aces to open up FROM WORK? run that much smoother. This year’s roster their second season in the Cal Ripken Senior Col- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Do you have sore achy has 29 college players from as close as legiate Baseball League last Friday night with a muscles? Maybe you want to pamper yourself? nearby Mount St. Mary’s College in Mary- dedication of their home turf, Frank E. Mann Field I provide professional land and as far away as University of San in Four Mile Run Park. Mann was a former Alex- therapeutic Massage in the andria mayor and GM of the Alexandria Dukes privacy and comfort of your Francisco in California. back in the 1980s. home. Male Therapist Licensed & Certified “The organization is a little stronger, a But the continual downpour that dominated the $75/Swedish little more put together,” said Williams, who region last week wreaked havoc on the Aces’ home 202-658-5888 has previously coached high school base- opener, canceling the game and moving the dedi- cation ceremony inside to nearby Cora Kelly ball in the area at Annandale and Lee High Recreation Center. When spider Schools. “Just the familiarity with the But the team more than made up for the sched- ballparks and the whole league, and what uling snafu in dramatic fashion Monday night, webs unite, they to expect at different places is better. We winning their new home opener, 2-1, over the College Park Bombers after outfielder Tommy can tie up a lion. only have three guys returning, so the key Grandieri (Penn) jacked a walk off homerun in the early on is getting to learn who is capable bottom of the 10th inning. Pitcher Kent -Ethiopian Proverb of doing what.” Worthington threw seven innings of shutout ball. The Aces improved to 1-2 on the season with the In the first week of this new season, Wil- win. They have road games Wednesday and Friday liams has liked the contributions he has before returning back to Alexandria for a double- gotten from catcher Will Davis (Penn) and header on Saturday afternoon. power hitters Brad Johnson and Landon Joost of Yashiva, an Arizona school that www.alexandriaaces.org. plays with wooden bats during the college “The biggest thing I’d like to see this sea- season. son is more people come watch games, bring The Aces started this season 1-2 after their families, and just be a part of the ex- finishing in fifth place with a 16-24 perience,” said Malone. “We have a venue record. The team has 18 more home where people can see wooden bat baseball games on their schedule. To find out when at an affordable price and literally get to see they are and what sort of promotions the future stars today. It’s really good baseball, team is offering this summer, go to we think we have a great product.” Alexandria Sports Briefs
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place in both the 4x100-meter relay and the long jump. He had advanced to the district meet thanks to three second-place show- ings at an earlier Alexandria city meet. He has now advanced to the State track meet and will represent Northern Virginia as the top male runner for the 9 and ten-year old boys’ age group in the 100-meter dash. Courtesy of Patricia Britt Nine-year-old Bobbie Parham III of Swim Results Patrick Henry Elementary School. The NVSL summer swim season is right E-mail: [email protected] around the corner and the Gazette Packet results posted in the Gazette Packet each doesn’t want any child’s achievements in the week, contact sports editor Mark Giannotto pool to go unnoticed. To have swim team at [email protected].
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