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CommunityCommunity GuideGuide J. Larry Golfer Ph By Adam Basile Gazette Packet InsidersInsiders EditionEdition 2011-122011-12 lexandria was shaken by an earthquake that measured 5.9 degrees

A otography on the Richter scale on Tuesday, Aug. 23. People flooded onto city streets when the trem- ors struck, looking around in dis- belief. The earthquake’s reach even The earthquake’s effect extended to the world of local poli- is visible in front of the tics. building across the alley from Bittersweet Cafe at See Shock, Page 29 105 N. Alfred St. Primary Upset Underdog candidate pulls victory in state Senate shocker.

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upporters of Del. Adam S Ebbin (D-49) say something changed in the last few weeks of the campaign to re-

place longtime state Sen. Patsy /Gazette Packet Ticer (D-30), a shift in momentum that helped vault their candidate to the top of the pack in the hotly contested three-way primary. For months, many Democratic insiders predicted a victory for Coun- cilman Rob Krupicka and a third- Former city councilwoman place finish for Arlington School Joyce Woodson congratu- Board member Libby Garvey. Then lates Adam Ebbin on his everything changed. victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 30th

See Ebbin, Page 28 district state Senate seat.

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The Market Square Farmer’s Market. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren Alexandria 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Insider There’s No Place Like Home A look beneath the surface of what makes Alexandria special.

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here are no shortage of acco- Photos by lades for Alexandria, from be- Ting named a Top 5 Christmas

destination by HGTV to just this Louise Krafft week making Money Magazine’s list of the Top 25 “Best places for the rich and single” in America. But beneath the obvious attrac- tions that draw visitors from around the

world are the Doggy Happy Hours or the /Gazette Packet Hard Times horse that give the city a character all its own. “I think one of the most interesting things about Alexandria is that it’s the home of the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Sol- dier,” said Tom Hulfish, a lifelong resident whose ancestors first came to Alexandria George Washington Birthday Parade. in the late 1700s. “That is the first tomb dedicated to an unknown soldier anywhere its festivals and parades, starting with the ture show set designers proud. “It’s a fun brought Shuman’s back as an online busi- in the nation.” largest George Washington birthday cel- tradition that just keeps growing, and we ness. Now they can be special ordered and One of the city’s most obvious landmarks ebration in the country followed closely by love it.” we still use the same family recipe.” is also considered by many to be one of its the nation’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving brings the Del Ray Turkey The cakes are available at best kept secrets. the first Saturday in March. Trot, followed closely by the Scottish Walk www.shumansbakery.com and can be deliv- “The George Washington Masonic Memo- “St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until the middle of Weekend and the Holiday Boat Parade of ered or picked up locally at The Winery on rial is the best kept secret in town,” said the month,” said Pat Troy, who founded the Lights on the Potomac River. South Washington Street or Alexandria longtime resident Buzzie Harris. “Everybody parade 30 years ago. “This way we turn the For more than a century, another Alexan- Cupcake on King Street. sees it but no one takes the time to go to entire month of March into an Irish celebra- dria holiday tradition was serving the fa- When it comes to entertainment, tourists the top, but that’s something everyone tion.” mous Shuman’s Bakery Jelly Cakes at fam- head for the Kennedy Center while locals should do. The view from the top across While the city is officially known as a top ily gatherings. Although Shuman’s closed head to a concert by the Alexandria Sym- Alexandria and into Washington is spectacu- Christmas destination, thanks to the resi- its doors in 2004, a little-known secret is phony Orchestra or a show at MetroStage lar.” dents of South Lee Street in Old Town, it is that the legendary Jelly Cakes are still avail- or the Little Theatre of Alexandria. It doesn’t take long for even a newcomer fast surpassing Georgetown as the place to able. “The Little Theatre is a real gem,” said to realize that Alexandria is a city that loves be on Halloween. “We sold a lot of Jelly Cakes,” said Lonny “We love celebrating Halloween,” said Marchant, whose family started the busi- See Special, Page 13 Tamara Saltonstall of her neighbors, whose ness in 1876. “The demand for them con- decorations would do the Rocky Horror Pic- tinued even after I retired so the family

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Photos by Photos Four Mile Run Trail The flag raising at the Where To Run in Alexandria Old Dominion Boat Club. By Harrison Fallon Surface: Asphalt/Concrete To Join or Not To Join? Gazette Packet Where to Get on: Ben Brenman Park, 5000 Duke St. Some clubs CHINQUAPIN NATURE TRAIL HOLMES RUN PARKWAY The maze of trails begins next to Chinquapin Recreation This trail connects Van Dorn Street near Landmark Mall to are anything Center. There are several options about where to go, with Duke Street. It also continues on the other side of Interstate options to exit the trail at First Baptist Church of Alexandria 395, outside of Alexandria’s jurisdiction. It parallels the creek and Francis Hammond Parkway. The actual trail exits at Dou- of the same name and lets out on Duke Street next to the but traditional. glas Macarthur Elementary School on Janneys Lane. The trail Shops at Foxchase. There is also an option to exit at Duke begins flat, but then starts rising and falling as the elemen- Street next to Beatley Central Library. By Jeanne Theismann tary school becomes nearer. Surface: Asphalt Gazette Packet Surface: Dirt/Gravel Where to Get on: Where to Get on: North Van Dorn Street and Holmes Run Parkway or 4641 Duke Chinquapin Recreation Center, 3210 King St., or Douglas St. (immediately after the Harris Teeter). Looking to join a membership club MacArthur Elementary School, 1101 Janneys Lane. that offers something more offbeat than a traditional golf course? Here FOUR MILE RUN TRAIL OLD TOWN WATERFRONT TRAIL is some insight into a few member- This trail starts at the junction of it and the Mount Vernon ship organizations you may not This connector of the George Washington Memorial Park- Parkway Trail near Reagan National Airport. It then follows know about. way trail begins next to Oronoco Bay Park, then parallels the Four Mile Run Creek and parallels Glebe Road, past Arlandria. water in Old Town. Following some hills as the trail winds It then goes under Interstate 395 and ends in Shirlington, around Mirant Power Plant, it exits out onto the Parkway trail across the street from the Washington and Old Dominion FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES slightly past Slater’s Lane. trail’s trailhead. This trail serves as a connector for runners You’ve probably passed it a hun- Surface: Asphalt and bikers interested in connecting the Parkway trail to the dred times on Cameron Street. In Where to Get on: W&OD Trail. existence since 1904, club member- Oronoco Bay Park, Union & Pendleton streets. Surface: Concrete/Asphalt ship is $60 a year (with $30 Hannah Willer at CXIII Where to Get on: initiation fee) and gives you access to Cigar Bar on King Street. BEN BRENMAN PARK Intersection of Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run Trail, a clubroom and various events. You'll Arlington, or Mt. Vernon Avenue and South Glebe Road, likely be the first of your friends to This park near Cameron Station boasts a scenic loop around Alexandria, or West Glebe Road and South Glebe Road, join since even those who have lived you’ll have plenty of time to save up a lake and athletic fields, while offering a connector the Alexandria, or South Shirlington Road and South Four Mile here for decades haven’t heard of it. for it by the time you submit a mem- Eisenhower Avenue trail. Run Drive, Arlington. 1015 Cameron St., 703-548-1362 bership application and work your www.871.foe.com way up the legendary years-long waiting list. With a premier location at the foot of King Street, this is as AMERICAN LEGION POST 24 local as it gets in Alexandria. Located in the center of Old Town 1 King St., 703-836-1900 adjacent to Gadsby’s Tavern, Post 24 www.olddominionboatclub.com is open to active and retired military personnel along with various depen- dents and descendants. Great spot CXIII REX CIGAR BAR for cheap wings and shooting pool CXIII Rex is a members-only cigar but also many charitable community club located above Landini’s Restau- endeavors to engage in. The camara- rant in Old Town. Movie stars and derie with the servicemen is more politicos alike have enjoyed the re- than worth the $35 per year dues. nowned hospitality (and discretion) 400 Cameron St., 703-683-5564 of Franco and Noe Landini. Initiation www.valegionpost24.org fee is $10,000 with a required monthly minimum in spending. Even in this economy, the place is always OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB packed. Initiation fees are $1,000, but 113 King St., 571-384-1750 Chinquapin Nature Trail Old Town portion of the Waterfront trail www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 7 Alexandria Insider So You Think You Know Alexandria?

By Jeanne Theismann 6. Cook played on the T.C. Williams High 13. Who was the first African American to And Michael Lee Pope School football team made famous in be elected to City Council since the movie Remember the Titans. What Reconstruction? Gazette Packet position did he play? A. Bill Euille A. quarterback B. Bill Cleveland B. defensive back C. George Parker ow well do you C. center D. Ira Robinson know Alexandria? D. wide receiver Take this quiz and 14. Who was the first African American to Photo by Jeanne Theisman/Gazette Packet H 7. The second annual Woodrow Wilson serve as a member of the Alexandria find out. Give Bridge Half Marathon will take place City Council? Halloween on South Lee Street yourself one point for each correct on Oct. 2. What year did work begin A. Bill Euille answer then check your score on on the new bridge span? B. Bill Cleveland A. 1999 C. George Parker Nothing Says Alexandria Like ... page 15 to see if you’re an author- B. 2000 D. Ira Robinson ity or an amateur when it comes C. 2001 to the city we call home. D. 2002 15. Tina Leone is president and CEO of ❖ The Hard Times horse the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. ❖ Doggy Happy Hour 1. What year was Alexandria founded? 8. What year did the original Woodrow Whom did she replace? ❖ Wilson Bridge first open? A. Christine Michaels The ODBC waiting list A. 1732 ❖ B. 1749 A. 1959 B. Lonnie Rich The Birchmere C. 1776 B. 1961 C. Charlie Collum ❖ The Cherry Blossom D. 1791 C. 1968 D. Ken Moore ❖ D. 1970 The Old Town Trolley ❖ 2. At what popular Alexandria landmark 16. What year did the Old Dominion Boat Shuman’s jelly cakes is the boundary marker for the 9. Which Alexandria mayor attended Club move to its current location at ❖ Halloween on South Lee Street southernmost tip of the District of dedication ceremonies for both the foot of King Street? ❖ Woodrow Wilson Bridges? A. 1880 “The Avenue” in Del Ray Columbia? ❖ A. George Washington Masonic Temple A. Charles Beatley B. 1920 Saturday mornings at Market Square B. Carlyle House B. Jim Moran C. 1923 — Jeanne Theismann C. Mount Vernon Estate C. Frank Mann D. 1930 D. Jones Point Lighthouse D. Patsy Ticer 17. Why did the club move from its former 3. In 1863, Alexandria was 10. The election to replace retiring state location at the foot of Duke Street? simultaneously the capital of which Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30) was this week. A. It was seized by the city through two states? Who became mayor when Ticer was eminent domain. A. Virginia and Maryland elected to her first term in the Virginia B. It went bankrupt. B. Virginia and District of Columbia state Senate? C. It was destroyed by fire. C. Virginia and West Virginia A. Bill Euille D. It was destroyed by a flood. D. Virginia and North Carolina B. Kerry Donley C. Jim Moran 18. What former Episcopal High School 4. What was the name of the governor D. Charles Beatley running back recently signed to play who set up an office in Alexandria, with the Washington Redskins? which was the capital of occupied 11. Beverly Beidler and Nora Lamborne A. Tim Hightower Virginia during the Civil War? were the first women elected to the B. Dean Muthadi A. Francis Pierpont Alexandria City Council in 1973 while C. O.J. Simpson B. Authur Boreman Del Pepper is the longest serving D. Andrew Rodriguez C. Henry Wise person on council in the history of the D. Mark Warner city. When was Pepper first elected? 19. What year did Alexandria get its first A. 1976 AAA credit rating? 5. Earl Cook became the city’s first B. 1979 A. 1929 African-American Chief of Police in C. 1985 B. 1980 2009. Who was the first African D. 1988 C. 1986 American to be named Chief of Police D. 1992 12. Who was the first Republican to be for Alexandria, withdrawing his name Inova Alexandria Hospital prior to being sworn in? elected to the Alexandria City Council 20. What year was the Alexandria Gazette A. David Baker since Reconstruction? first published? B. Trevor Hampton A. Wiley Mitchell A. 1776 135 Years of Service C. Al Beverly B. George Cook B. 1784 D. Charles Ramsey C. Bill Cleveland C. 1791 D. Frank Fannon D. 1861 Inova Alexandria Hospital was vices to offer the latest treatments founded in 1872 to meet the and technologies, earning recog- healthcare needs of the Alexandria nition for many “firsts” in patient ❖ Volunteer Alexandria community. Originally situated in care. Connect and Contribute 123 N. Alfred St., 3rd floor the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Its key services include the can- 703-836-2176 the hospital was moved to the cer center, cardiovascular and Service and citizen’s associations www.volunteeralexandria.org Seminary Road location in 1962. interventional radiology, cardiac, lead community engagement. ❖ Alexandria Chamber of More than 135 years later, Inova pulmonary and physical rehabili- Commerce Alexandria Hospital has grown tation, emergency department, 801 N Fairfax St # 402 into a 318-bed, not-for-profit hos- diagnostic radiology, occupational By Jeanne Theismann joining one of the many organiza- 703-549-1000 pital offering a full range of medi- health, certified stroke center, sur- Gazette Packet tions in Alexandria that help solve www.alexchamber.com cal and surgical services. gical services and women’s center. problems, improve lives, connect ❖ Del Ray Business Associa- During its history, it has continu- For more information, visit The upcoming Aug. 28 dedi- citizens and strengthen the com- tion ously enhanced its facility and ser- inova.org/iah. cation of the new Martin munity. www.visitdelray.com ❖ Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Rotary Club of Alexandria ❖ West End Business Associa- Important Alexandria Phone Numbers scheduled to take place in P. O. Box 320666 tion over the phone or in person. Emer- Washington on the 48th anni- Alexandria, VA 22320 3213 Duke Street, Box #128 Emergency: versary of King’s famous “I Police Department, Fire emergency, gency Services responds to a variety of www.alexandriarotary.org Alexandria, VA 22314 crises including: stress, anxiety, depres- ❖ Medical Emergency - 911 Have a Dream” speech, brings Kiwanis, Kiwanis of Del Ray www.alexandriaweba.com Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222 sion, unusual thoughts or behavior, to mind one of King’s most fa- www.alexandriakiwanis.org ❖ Old Town Business and Pro- Emergency Services - 703-746-3401 thoughts about hurting one’s self or ❖ Emergency Services provides 24-hour someone else, drug or alcohol prob- mous quotes: “Everybody can Jaycees fessional Association be great because anybody can intervention for persons experiencing a lems, traumatic events and more. PO Box 1836 www.otbpa.com mental health or substance abuse-reserve.” Whether you have five Alexandria, VA 22313 lated crisis. Licensed clinicians evaluate Non-Emergency: minutes or five hours, consider www.alexjaycees.org See Connect, Page 33 mental health and substance abuse Police Department - 703-838-4444 problems and provide help as needed Fire Department - 703-838-4660 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Governance Alexandria Meet the City Council Insider

lexandria elects a mayor and City 1962 and graduated from Bishop Ireton High Frank Fannon Paul Smedberg Council members to serve three- School in 1974. He was first elected to the City 703-861-1864 703-625-3366 Council in 1988 and was mayor from 1996 to 2003. year terms. All the seats are at- [email protected] [email protected] A After spending time as the chairman of the Demo- A native of Alexandria, A native of Hartford, Conn., large, with elected leaders rep- cratic Party of Virginia and the athletic director for Fannon graduated from West Smedberg has lived in Alexan- resenting the entire city. The next munici- Alexandria City Public Schools, Donley returned to Potomac High School in 1987. dria since 1988. He was first pal election is scheduled for Nov. 6, 2012. the City Council in 2009. He was elected vice He was elected to the City elected to the City Council in mayor by his colleagues because he received more Council in 2009, and his home 2003 and has been reelected votes than any other candidate for City Council. His precinct is the Durant Center. twice. His home precinct is Mayor Bill Euille home precinct is Polk Elementary School. Fannon received a bachelor’s Lyles-Crouch Traditional Acad- 703-751-7970 Donley has a bachelor’s degree in political sci- degree in corporate communications from Elon emy. [email protected] ence from Marquette University in Wisconsin, later College in North Carolina, later returning to Alex- Smedberg received a bachelor of science in eco- A native of Alexandria, Euille returning to Alexandria and becoming active in the andria and becoming a mortgage banker with nomics and bachelor of arts in history from is a 1968 graduate of T.C. Wil- Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association and SunTrust. Since 2004, he has managed the branch Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., and he is a liams High School. He was first the Alexandria Community Services Board. He is at the corner of Duke and Henry streets. fellow of the Sorensen Institute for Political Lead- elected to the City Council in currently a senior vice president for community ership at the University of Virginia. From 1997 to 1994, elected mayor in 2003. banking at Virginia Commerce Bank. He is the fa- Del Pepper 1999, he was chairman of the Alexandria Demo- He was re-elected without op- ther of five daughters, and he has two grandsons. 703-751-0770 cratic Committee. In addition to his duties on the position in 2006 and again [email protected] City Council, Smedberg also serves on the board of without opposition in 2009. His home precinct is Rob Krupicka A native of Omaha, Pepper the Virginia Railway Express and the Northern Vir- George Washington Middle School. 703-838-0280 has lived in Alexandria since ginia Transportation Commission. He is currently Euille received a bachelor’s of science in account- [email protected] 1968. First elected to the City a lobbyist for the American So- ing and business administration from Quinnipiac A native of Seattle, Krupicka Council in 1985, Pepper has ciety of Nephrology. College in Hamden, Conn., in 1972. From 1974 to has lived in Alexandria since been reelected eight times and 1984, he was an appointed member of the Alexan- 1993. He was first elected to is the longest-serving member Alicia Hughes dria School Board. In 1987, he founded Wm. D. the City Council in 2003 and of the City Council in the his- 571-312-7353 Euille and Associates, a construction services firm has been reelected twice. His tory of Alexandria. Her home precinct is Patrick [email protected] that serves the federal government. He also has a home precinct is George Wash- Henry Recreation Center. A native of Memphis, Tenn., minority interest in Mango ington Middle School. Pepper received a bachelor’s degree from Hughes has lived in Alexandria Mike’s Caribbean Restaurant. Krupicka received a Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. From 1979 to since 2007. She was elected to bachelor’s degree in economics from the University 1984, she was the administrative aide for Mayor the City Council in 2009, and Vice Mayor Kerry of Virginia. He has been the president of the Del Charles Beatley. She’s served as vice mayor three her home precinct is Tucker Donley Ray Citizens Association and a vice chairman of the times, and she is a former corporate president of Elementary School. 703-739-3242 Alexandria Community Services Board. Krupicka is the Council of Governments. Hughes received a bachelor of science degree in [email protected] a former AOL executive. In 2009, Democratic Gov. biology from Texas Southern University before re- A native of Elk Point, S.D., Tim Kaine appointed Krupicka as a member of the ceiving a juris doctorate from the University of Donley moved to Alexandria in Virginia School Board. Miami School of Law. She is currently associate director at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. Board Leads Public Schools

he Alexandria School Board con- Vice Chairman Helen Tsists of nine elected members who Morris represent three geographic areas of 703-739-1379 the city. Three members represent District [email protected] A, the eastern end of the city; three mem- A native of Kingston, Pa., bers represent District B, the central part of Morris grew up in the city; and three members represent Dis- Binghamton, N.Y., and has trict C, the West End. The next election is lived in Alexandria since scheduled for Nov. 6, 2012. 2001. She was first elected to the School Board in 2009, and her home precinct is the Durant Center. District A — The East Morris received a bachelor’s degree in lin- End Board Members guistics from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in early Irish language and Chairwoman Sheryl Gorsuch literature from University College Dublin. 703-836-3247 She first became involved with the school [email protected] system as a member of the Jefferson-Hous- A native of Burbank, Calf., ton parent-teacher association. She has Gorsuch has lived in Alexan- been involved in education policy for 20 dria since 1986. She was years, working with the National School first elected in 2006, and Boards Association, the Consortium for was reelected in 2009. Her School Networking, Edvantia and Texas home precinct is Cora Kelly Instruments. Elementary School. Gorsuch has a bachelor’s degree in eco- Mimi Carter nomics from Pomona College in Claremont, 703-836-4536 Calif., and she is a former restaurant man- [email protected] ager who currently owns an independent A native from Muskogee, business. Her previous involvement in the Okla., Carter moved to Al- schools includes membership in the Bud- exandria with her parents in get Advisory Committee and the Talented 1980, and moved back per- and Gifted Advisory Committee. She has manently in 1999. She was held several leadership positions in parent- first elected to the School teacher associations, and she is a past presi- Board in 2009, dent of the Alexandria PTA Council. See Board, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 9 Alexandria Insider

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The Pumpkin Patch The Free Trolley on King Street is a stylish DASH bus in Alexandria with the conve- option. nient DASH bus guide. What Do You Love about Alexandria? Alexandria is a small town in a big city. So many of its streets are Insiders Perspective Advice on Getting Around tree-lined, making it feel like a small town, yet it has the inclu- toring Consortium, ALIVE!, By Orrin Konheim the more traditional Metro buses. It’s not necessar- siveness of a larger city, in terms Carpenter’s Shelter, Child & Fam- Gazette Packet ily advisable to try to collect the Metro pamphlets if of many different places to wor- ily Network Centers, Christ House, you don’t have a fixed route because you never know ship, and eat, socialize and be en- Christmas Families, Christmas in Here are some transportation tips. which bus you’ll need. On the other hand, every tertained. August, Community Lodgings, DASH bus line is consolidated into an easy-to-use What “insider’s tip” about Alex- Meals-on-Wheels and The North- FOR THE COMMUTER: pamphlet so always have one handy when you travel. andria would you share with a ern Virginia AIDS Ministry ❖ It helps to have a loose working knowledge of ❖ There’s no question that the Smart Card is the friend? (NOVAM) to name a few. the addresses in Old Town. The waterfront marks best way to travel. Buses now take it, so it makes Very definitely, the Pumpkin This means that you can not the 100 block of King Street (or any of its parallel transfers easier. Write down the card number if you Patch that is sponsored every Oc- only have fun while observing a streets) and the Metro station at the end of King lose it so you can transfer. It costs $5 to issue a new tober by the parishioners at lively, enthusiastic parish coming Street (roughly the end of old Town) is approximately card. Immanuel Church-on the-Hill. together for a most worthy cause, 18 blocks away. If someone says something is located ❖ Save money if you can by traveling off-peak on First of all it’s quite festive, with but also know that all of the prof- in the 900 block of King Street, you can have a gen- the Metro. The peak-of-the-peak (highest rate) is 4:30 thousands of pumpkins, plus fall its are going directly to charities. eral idea where it is. to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 a.m. Regular rush hour is 5 food goodies for sale — different The church is located at the cor- ❖ Take advantage of the King Street Trolley. It cov- to 9:30 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. To give you an idea of kinds of home-made soup, brown- ner of Seminary Road and Quaker ers the same ground as many bus lines but it’s scenic how much you can save by avoiding peak times, the ies, cookies, cakes, and its signa- Lane; the Patch will be open, Oct. and free. off-peak rate from King Street to Foggy Bottom is ture hot apple crisps on some later 2-31, from 10 to 8 every day. For ❖ Know your hubs. In Alexandria, they are King $1.40 less than the peak-of-the-peak rate and $1.10 weekends. But most importantly more information, go to http:// Street, Van Dorn, and Braddock Road Metro stations less than the rush hour rate. That’s a saving of nearly is that, for every pumpkin or www.icoh.net or call 703-370- in addition to Landmark Mall and Southern Towers 40 percent. cookie sold, all of the profits go to 6555. which is located at the intersection of Seminary Road. ❖ To get to Burke, Manassas, Quantico, Stafford, charities, many of which are in At these points, you can find buses that take you or Fredericksburg, you can take the VRE which de- Alexandria itself - Alexandria Tu- — Susan D. Dawson almost everywhere. Just outside the city lines, Alex- parts from King Street station. You can also take an andria bus routes also are served by Shirlington, the Amtrak train cross-country from there. The station Pentagon, and Huntington Metro Station. is located across the street from the Masonic Memo- Advice on Parks and Getting Involved ❖ Add the Metro helpline (202-637-7000) to your rial. BEST PLACES to visit, not on the cellphone. Their automation system can be some- DRIVING: Insiders Perspective typical “tourist” routes: what circular and tiresome unless you’re using Next ❖ Routes 1 and 400 (Washington Street) are roads ❖ Dumbarton Oaks in Bus which works pretty well. If you’re using any- that will slow you down heavily whether it’s Potomac Georgetown (the museum) and GET INVOLVED: thing else, it’s best to say “customer service” right Yards or Old Town that hinders you. Once you get Gardens (open only certain days/ There are numerous opportuni- away rather than trying to fiddle around with the north of a certain point, however, Washington Street times). The museum is small and ties to meet new people from the system. Verizon wireless phones always work under- becomes a limited access highway and is smooth sail- one of a kind, Byzantine and pre- neighborhood Boot Camps (for ground. Other phone systems vary. ing. Mount Vernon or Russell Road are good alter- Columbian art, and the gardens a physical fitness aviciionados), ❖ The Metro takes roughly 25 minutes to get from nates. miniature Versailles. learn to play tennis or golf (even King Street to the District of Columbia. Plan accord- ❖ I-395 is not bad at all if you know the right time ❖ Mount Vernon south of Old if you think you can’t) as we have ingly. of day to use it. Otherwise, it’s a nightmare. Do not Town, a great “day trip” and then some of the best golf courses right ❖ Be aware of whether you’re taking the Yellow go south in the afternoon after 3 p.m. or north in the lunch in Old Town Alexandria. The here in the area, along with lots line or the Blue line when traveling north from Alex- morning. drive along the Potomac on the of local tennis and golf clubs. andria. They do get to Washington in different ways ❖ Be careful of the signage around Landmark Mall. GW Parkway is beautiful. (the Yellow line gets there significantly quicker but Duke and Van Dorn can get kind of confusing. Also, ❖ Day Sail from Annapolis to FOR THOSE WITH SCHOOL the Blue line goes to Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom and an beware of the signage where Quaker Lane, Braddock Easton, Md. … lunch at one of the AGE CHILDREN: entirely different set of stops). If you want to get Road, and King Street intersect. You can’t turn di- famous crab restaurants and then Get involved with your school .... into a Metro car to get out of the cold, take what- rectly from Quaker going southbound to Braddock back all in the same day. the simplest and easiest way to ever comes along and change trains at the Crystal going westbound and need to use Fern Street instead. meet new people and also make City or Pentagon stops when you’re indoors. ❖ East to west, the three main streets are Duke, PARKS: new friends. Invaluable for emer- ❖ Huntington and Eisenhower Avenue are not that Braddock and King. Between Old Town and 395, King Montrose Park in Georgetown is gencies once you have your new far from King Street. Although it’s not entirely easy Street is relatively tame. An alternative to Duke Street great for tennis on clay courts, network to walk those gaps, it’s easy to drive them, so if you is Eisenhower Road which is almost always unclogged small children on the playground of school families and friends. can get dropped off at the Metro en route to Wash- and always unfettered with traffic lights. and walking dogs. People come ington D.C., it’s easier to be dropped off at King ❖ Other streets to familiarize yourself with: from all over. This is right next — Nancy Itteilag Street. Beauregard, Seminary, Van Dorn, Edsall and Glebe door to Dumbarton Oaks. Long and Foster Realtors ❖ The DASH bus lines share bus coverage with Road.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Frosty’s Follies perform at the annual holiday tree lighting at Market Square. What Makes Alexandria Special From Page 3 Arts. Classes are held at the Salvation Army Citadel on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray New Jersey resident Bob Soong, who dis- and cost $60 per nine week semester. covered the theater while on a business trip Last but not least, Alexandria is a com- to Alexandria 10 years ago and was in town munity of service to others. Organizations for the recent production of “Hairspray.” “I like the Rotary Club, Senior Services or could easily go to Broadway but it’s not the Carpenter’s Shelter provide a helping hand same. My wife and I would rather come here to some of the city’s most vulnerable citi- to be part of this experience.” zens. For those looking to perform themselves, So whether you spend a few years or stay a little-known secret is the recently estab- for a lifetime, there really is no place like lished Alexandria School for the Performing Alexandria to call home.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 13 Governance Alexandria Everything You Ever Wanted to Insider Know About the Catholic Church but were Afraid to Ask! Board Leads Public Schools and her home precinct is George Washington andria, he serves on the board of Alexandria Senior Middle School. Citizens and is a former director of the Alexandria Carter received a bachelor’s degree in American Bar Association. literature from George Washington University and a master’s degree in journalism and public policy from American University. She became involved with District C — The West the school system as member of the education com- End Board Members mittee of the Del Ray Civic Association and was a founder of the annual State of the Schools forum. Charles Wilson She has two girls at Mount Vernon Community 703-823-0810 School, where she directed last year’s standing-room- [email protected] only 4th grade production of “Peter Pan.” A native of Chicago’s South Side, Wilson has lived in Alexandria since 1983. He was first elected in 2003, District B — The Central and has been reelected twice. His • Catholic? Need to update your Faith? home precinct is Tucker School. • Non-Catholic? Interested in learning more? City Board Members Wilson has a bachelor’s degree from Yvonne Folkerts the University of Maryland and a master of business Our RCIA* Classes are 703-823-6269 administration from Webster University. A former Air just what you’re looking for! [email protected] Force colonel, Wilson served on the board of direc- Don’t wait another year! A native of Morton, Ill., Folkerts has tors of the Cameron Station Credit Union and Classes meet Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm lived in Alexandria since 1999. She CrisisLink. First elected to the School Board in 2003, starting September 7 was first elected in 2006, and was he is the longest serving board member and a former For more info: reelected in 2009. Her home precinct chairman of the Washington Area Boards of Educa- Susan Doyle 703.998.6100, x12 is Temple Beth El Synagogue. tion. or [email protected] Folkerts received bachelor’s degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois Ronnie Campbell Blessed Sacrament Church University. After an 18-year career in journalism, 703-965-3344 1427 W. Braddock Rd • Alexandria public relations and association management, she [email protected] became a stay-at-home parent. She is a former presi- A native of Brookfield, Mass., she dent of the parent-teacher association at MacArthur has lived in Alexandria since 1985. Elementary School and an active member of She was first elected in 2006, and was Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is a former reelected in 2009. Her home precinct Sizzling Summer Sale! Girl Scout leader and member of Twig, the junior is John Adams Elementary School. auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital. She graduated from Tantasqua Re- gional High School and attended Worcester State Marc Williams College. A longtime employee of the Untied States 703-549-3443 Postal Service, Campbell is currently a sales associ- [email protected] ate. She is a former member of the School Board’s A native of Versailles, Ky., Williams Budget Advisory Committee, the board of the Vir- has lived in Alexandria since 1992. ginia state Parent-Teacher Association and the first He was first elected in an August assistant director to the Fairfax District PTA. 2008 special election after the resig- nation of former School Board Chair- Blanche Maness woman Claire Eberwein, and was 703-566-5193 reelected in 2009. His home precinct is George Ma- [email protected] son Elementary School. A native of Lawrenceville, Va., Williams received bachelor’s degree in political Maness has lived in Alexandria since science from the University of the South and a juris 1967. She was first elected in 2006, doctorate from the University of Virginia School of and was reelected in 2009. Her home On Sale Law. Williams served as IBM’s national-security coun- precinct is Cameron Station. sel for 13 years, and he is currently part of IBM’s Maness has a bachelor’s degree in governmental programs group. elementary education from Virginia State College and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Arthur Peabody University of Northern Colorado. She began her ca- 703-798-1002 reer in education as a teacher in Chicago, moving to [email protected] Alexandria in the late 1960s to accept a position A native of Lynn, Mass., Peabody teaching third grade at Charles Houston Elementary Arlington Dulles has lived in Alexandria since 1972. School. In 1987, she became an administrative in- 4748 Lee Highway 23430 Rock Haven Way #130 He was first elected in 2006, and was tern at Cora Kelly Elementary School and Ramsay reelected in 2009. His home precinct Elementary School. From 1989 to 1996, she was prin- 703-524-7275 703-661-3999 is Chinquapin Park Recreation Cen- cipal of Lyles-Crouch Elementary School. From 1996 www.parkcarpet.com ter. to 2001, she was principal at Jefferson-Houston El- Peabody has a bachelor’s degree in political sci- ementary School. Then she moved to the central ad- ence and a juris doctorate from Cornell Law School. ministrative building on Beauregard Street to work He is a former career attorney for the United States with the division’s retirement incentive program. She Department of Justice, and is the lead medical coun- is currently an academy leader for grades one to five sel at the BlueCross BlueShield Association. In Alex- at the Community Academy Public Charter School in

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DOING THE SM Captain Peter T. Sills Bunn MOST GOOD With the death of T. Sills Bunn on Aug. 4, 2011, J. Braun, Ret. Alexandria lost one of its quintessential gentlemen. Alexandria School for Captain Peter J. Braun, Thomas Sills Bunn was born on June 1, 1933 in Ret., lost his long, hard- Rocky Mount, N.C., the only child of Mary Christine the Performing Arts fought battle with colon Bunn (nee Sills) and Peter Hines Bunn. He was raised cancer on Sunday morn- in Nashville, N.C. and graduated from Davidson Col- Classes in guitar, piano, brass, voice, ing, Aug. 21, 2011 at lege in 1956 with a B.S. in economics and history. dance, & percussion 11:31 a.m. He was 79 He spent two years in the U. S. Army Quartermaster years old, just days away Corps receiving his basic training at Ft. Knox and from his 80th birthday. then serving in Germany. Upon his discharge in 1959, 703-836-2427 During his final moments he was surrounded by his he moved to Washington, D.C. and became active at Registration now open. Less than $7/Class loving family in their home in Alexandria, Va. where the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. He rented he has lived for 34 years. He will be deeply missed an apartment on Tunlaw Road with four fellow bach- by all who knew and loved him. elors who formed the “Tunlaw Boys.” The Tunlaw He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. where Boys and eventually their wives became fast friends he attended Germantown High School and Temple who continued to socialize regularly. Three of the interior & exterior painting University where he received a degree in business drywall & plaster repair Boys survive Sills. administration. He later attended the Naval War Sills met his future wife Amoret Bell in the back carpentry College in Newport, R.I. followed by his attendance room of the Social Security Administration offices in design & color consulting at George Washington University where he obtained Richmond where they both were in training to be- gutter cleaning a master’s degree in international relations. He come Social Security examiners. Neither enjoyed the sanding & staining proudly served as an active duty officer in the United work so Sills returned to D.C. and took a job with power washing States Navy as a helicopter pilot and commanding the Retail Credit Bureau while Amoret taught school concrete & patio cleaning officer of HS-7. His last duty station was at the Pen- in Chester. That lasted for two years until Amoret wood rot repair tagon where he worked in research and development Bell became Amoret Bunn in the Old Stone Presby- on the V-22 Osprey. He retired as a captain after 32 terian Church in Lewisburg, W.V., her hometown, with years of service. After retirement, he went on to work the Tunlaw Boys serving as groomsmen. as a defense contractor with Technology Applications, Amoret and Sills were married 48 years. He is Inc. and retired after 10 years. survived by Amoret and his daughter Amoret Louise He was married to his high school sweetheart Bunn, Ph.D. and his son-in-law, Captain Paul E. Gray Claire Liebl Braun for 55 years. He is survived by his (USAR) of Richland, WA. The Bunns lived in Arling- 703.768.8143 lovely wife, Claire, and five children (Lisa Mino of ton for seven years and then bought their current www.williamsprofessionalpainting.com Bucks County, Pa.; Judy Albano of Alexandria, Va.; house on Melrose Street and became devoted Peter J. Braun, Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; Christine Braun Alexandrians. Sills worked for the Department of of Park City, Utah, and Rebecca Belice of San Diego, Education from which he retired in 1995 after 34 Calif.); 12 grandchildren (Melissa, Christina, Mat- years. He was a computer program analyst working thew, Joseph, Samuel, Bailey, Peter Joseph, III, on programs beyond secondary education. He and Benches, Fountains, All Trees Claire, Symon, Skylar, Aidan, and Asa); two sisters Amoret were active in numerous Alexandria volun- 25%25% (Irene of Philadelphia, Pa. and Dorothy of Pinehurst, teer activities. Statues, Bonsai, Shrubs & N.C.) as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and A well-educated, charming man, Sills talked of many friends. many topics in his soft, gentle voice music and geog- Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF Perennials Peter enjoyed traveling, boating and spending his raphy being favorite topics. He was a delightful din- summers at the Jersey Shore (Sea Isle City, N.J.) ner or party companion. While he was well-informed Patios, Walls spending time with his large, close-knit extended and spoke knowledgeably on serious issues, he had 60-75% family. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catho- a sly sense of humor without becoming malicious. OFF POTS Walkways lic Church and a member of the Old Dominion Boat After all, this was a man who topped off his outfit Paver Driveways Club. His exemplary life stands as a testament of with a pair of bright red suspenders. Later, surgery Buy 1 Get 2 Free faith, hope, courage, and service to his family, coun- for a cerebral cyst at his brainstem slowed him down (See store for details) & So Much More Off-Season Pricing try and God. somewhat but did not stop him from standing when Pansies The viewing service will be held Friday, Aug. 26, a lady entered the room. It did, however, affect his 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 hearing and his balance so he was forced to give up 97¢ S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The driving. Mass Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, A memorial service and reception are scheduled All Flowering Tropicals at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 8710 Mt. for Sills Bunn on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 12:30 at New Vernon Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309. Reception to 50% Off York Avenue Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flow- follow. ers, donations in Sills’s honor may be made to New DAY LILIES Buy 1, Get 2 FREE In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York FREE Fisher House http://fisherhouse.org/. Specify Fisher Avenue NW, Washington DC 20005 or the Alexan- Fill Dirt $19.99 cu. yd. Landscape Houses at NNMC-Bethesda in Honor of Capt. Pete dria Symphony, 2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 608, Bulk Mulch, Playground & Hardscape Braun, 1011 Priscilla Lane, Alexandria VA 22308. Alexandria VA 22314. Chips, Organic Compost Estimates $24.99 cu. yd. Prices Haven’t Changed Since 2005 Shredded Hardwood Mulch Japanese Maples (6''-12') Rebuilding Together Receives Grants $2.99 $3.49 Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a volunteer- pact Grant recipient of $5,000. 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. Buy 1 Get 1 Free based, non-profit organization that preserves af- Volunteers will repair door and window locks, fordable housing and revitalizes communities, replace smoke detectors, install programmable 9023 Arlington Blvd., has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The thermostats and compact fluorescent light bulbs, Fairfax, Virginia Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. The paint, seal air gaps throughout homes, replace 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. grant will be used to provide home repairs to broken appliances, repair leaking roofs, and 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) residents in need, at no cost to those served. more. The organization also was selected as a The To learn more, visit www.rebuilding 703-573-5025 Home Depot Foundation 2011 Community Im- togetheralex.org or call 703-836-1021. Open 9-6, 7 days a week

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Best Advice? Get a Library Card Alexandria Library wants to make brary branches have children’s depart- sure that all Alexandria residents — re- ments, regularly scheduled story times, cent and lifelong — have and use the and adult service desks that are ready to most important “key to the City” — a help patrons with reference questions. library card. All four library buildings To sign up for a library card, visit any were built throughout the city to serve of the four branches of the Alexandria one city. And the “virtual” branch brings Library and bring proof of address such the library into homes and workplaces. as a driver’s license. To find the library A library card provides all library us- branch closest to you, call 703-746-1700 The Shops at Bradlee ers access to information and or visit Alexandria Library online at entertainment. For students, it provides www.alexandria.lib.va.us. the resources they need to compete aca- King Street, just west of demically; for new residents, it provides Quaker Lane in Alexandria the resources they want to better under- NEW EXTENDED NIGHT HOURS stand their new home. BEATLEY LIBRARY, Bradlee Center 5005 Duke Street Alexandria Library provides all residents with free access to eBooks and Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; eAudioBooks, online databases for ar- Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 ticles and reports, encyclopedias and a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 .pm. test preparation materials, as well “carte BARRETT BRANCH, blanche” to library staff to help them 717 Queen Street Monday, 1-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-9 find other materials they need to suc- p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Visit These Houses of Worship ceed through reference assistance and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 Interlibrary Loans. There are book clubs a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... at the library, and “book club kits” to DUNCAN BRANCH, take home from the library. 2501 Commonwealth Avenue Alexandria Library is the spot for free Monday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 Internet and word processing comput- a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-9 p.m.; Good Shepherd ers. And those patrons with their own Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 Christ the Saviour Catholic Church laptops or mobile devices can use the a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Anglican Church free wi-fi in library buildings. BURKE BRANCH, Mass Schedule Two special divisions are located in- 4701 Seminary Road “To Love & Serve the Lord with side two buildings of Alexandria Library. Monday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 Gladness & Singleness of Heart” Saturday Evening Weekdays Special Collections, inside Barrett a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 (Mass or Communion p.m.; Thursday, 1-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Branch at 717 Queen Street, houses Location – Washington Mill E.S. many resources for those interested in a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 9100 Cherrytree Drive Children’s Liturgy of the Word SPECIAL COLLECTIONS / Sunday Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Alexandria history, Virginia history, ge- Mass (English) Local History & Genealogy, Worship Service – 10 a.m. 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon nealogy and the Civil War. Talking Sign Language Interpreter Book Service is a free service for the 717 Queen Street Inter-generational Sunday School – after service 2:00 pm (en Español) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass Monday, 1-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 2-9 p.m.; blind, physically and/or visually im- 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, www.christthesaviouranglican.org paired or learning disabled, located in 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and the first Saturday Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org 703-953-2854 Beatley Library at 5005 Duke St. All li- of the month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

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Delia’s Mediterranean Grill AUG. 25-28 Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week. 62 restaurants offer a $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two. Savor the flavors SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 of Alexandria’s distinctive collection of eateries, Civil War Fashion Show. 10:30 a.m. Admission from fine dining establishments to casual WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 neighborhood favorites. Participating is $10/adults; $5/children. The Carlyle House SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 French Wine Tasting. restaurants include Bastille, La Bergerie, the terrace will be transformed into a runway as 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. fashion historians and living history interpreters Washington Balalaika Society. 7:30 p.m. Focusing on wines from the French region of Grille at Morrison House, Cheesetique, A la Tickets are $20. Presents An Ensemble of Lucia, Tempo, and many more. 703-746-3301. describe the various styles and types of clothing Burgundy. Tasting will be led by Wilkinson Wine the models are wearing. At 121 N. Fairfax St., Russian folk instruments. At the Lyceum, 201 S. Cellar; tickets $25/person. At Lee-Fendall House Menus and online reservations on Washington St., Alexandria. Visit VisitAlexandriaVA.com Alexandria. Reservations recommended, call Museum & Garden. Visit 703-549-2997 or e-mail [email protected]. www.balalaika.org. Call 703-549-0760. www.leefendallhouse.org.

NOW THROUGH OCT. 31 NOW THROUGH OCT. 30 connection. At Historic Mount Vernon. These $15/person; $10/students. President James tours are limited in capacity and cost $5 in Madison will be accompanied by his wife Dolley Alexandria Arts and Crafts Fair. 11 a.m. to 6 Civil War Walking Tour. Saturdays and addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 Madison, as well as Secretary of Treasury Albert p.m. every Sunday. Features some of the areas’ Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Covers the children (6-11); free for children 5 & under. Gallatin. Take part in this conversation with the best artists and artisans and includes jewelry, changing role of African Americans on the Visit www.MountVernon.org or call 703-780- fourth President of the U.S., as presented by glass works, ceramics and pottery, hand woven estate, views on George Washington from the 2000. John Douglas Hall, and be a party to the public products, and other crafts. At St. George Gallery, perspective of Union and Confederate debate. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North 105 North Alfred Street, Old Town Alexandria. supporters, and the Washington-Robert E. Lee THURSDAY/AUG. 25 Royal St., Alexandria. Visit Elephant Day. All elephant items will be 25 www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-746-4242. percent off at Ten Thousand Villages in Old Civil War Sunday. 1 to 5 p.m. Explore the Civil Town Alexandria. In addition, 15 percent of the War in Alexandria with Civil War Sundays at the The Twig’s Historic Alexandria Homes Tour day’s sales will be donated to the International Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 North Elephant Foundation. Union Street, #327. Visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or call 703- he Twig, the Junior Auxiliary of FRIDAY/AUG. 26 746-4399. Inova Alexandria Hospital, is Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. T Explore the exciting world around us with some MONDAY/AUG. 29 having its 70th Annual Historic of our favorite stories and songs! For ages 2 and Firefighters Sponsor Children’s Haircuts. 9 Alexandria Homes Tour & Marketplace under. At Hooray for Books! Children’s a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. At Gum Springs Recreation Bookstore, 1555 King St. Alexandria. Call 703- Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria. Contact on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 548-4092. Visit www.hooray4books.com. Captain Willie Bailey at 703-246-3801. p.m. Family Fun Game Night. 7-8 p.m. Bring the Wiygul Golf Classic. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Six private residences and gardens in family for an evening of friendly competition, fundraiser for ALIVE! At Belle Haven Country including games from ThinkFun! For ages 4 and Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Sign up Old Town will be open to the general up. Free. At Hooray for Books! Children’s at Alexchamber.com public. One of the homes featured on Bookstore, 1555 King St. Alexandria. Call 703- the tour is Duvall’s Tavern where a re- 548-4092. Visit www.hooray4books.com. See Entertainment, Page 23 ception for Gen. George Washington AUG. 26 TO 27 was held Dec. 31, 1783, after he re- Red Wanting Blue. 9 p.m. Admission signed his commission as Commander- is $12. At Iota Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Visit http:// in-Chief of the Continental Army. From redwantingblue.com. 1963-1990 the house was designer Frankie Welch’s store, design studio, and SATURDAY/AUG. 27 Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 to 11 family home. a.m. Free. Explore the exciting world The Marketplace will be held at the around us with some of our favorite Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 316 stories and songs! For ages 2 and under. At Hooray for Books! South Royal Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 Children’s Bookstore, 1555 King St. p.m. and will feature gifts, home décor, Alexandria. Call 703-548-4092. Visit jewelry and beautifully handcrafted www.hooray4books.com. Grand Night of Opera. 8 p.m. Tickets works by local artists. Light refresh- Center, 221 King Street and The Twig are $15/$10. With the Repertory ments can also be purchased at the Thrift Shop, 106 North Columbus Opera Theater of Washington. A Marketplace on the day of the tour. Street. On tour day, the ticket price is meet-the-artists reception follows the concert. At Immanuel Church on the The Honorary Co-Chairs for this year $40 and may be purchased at the above Hill, 3606 Seminary Road and are celebrated Chef Cathal Armstrong locations, at the Old Presbyterian Meet- Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Visit and his wife, Meshelle. The Armstrongs repopera.org. ing House, and at any of the tour homes SEPT. 10-11 own Restaurant Eve, The Majestic, Fish-Fry and Bazaar. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. marked by the Twig Pineapple. Fish dinners, chicken dinners, silent Alexandria Festival of the Arts. Free. Saturday, Sept. 10 Eamonn’s, PX and the newly opened All proceeds will go towards The auction, white elephant sale, 50/50 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 Virtue Feed & Grain. Twig’s most recent pledge, The Twig raffle, games for children and p.m. Featuring 200 artists offering an eclectic mix of Tickets can be purchased in advance vendors. At St. Joseph’s Catholic artwork, live music and interactive art activities. Also Surgical Center. Since its founding in Church, 711 North Columbus St., featuring an Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser presented by The for $35. To purchase tickets online, visit 1933, The Twig has raised over $2.5 Alexandria. Call 703-836-3725. Art League and the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Located in www.thetwig.org. Tickets may be pur- million dollars for hospital projects and SUNDAY/AUG. 28 Old Town, on Historic King Street from Washington Street chased at The Ramsay House Visitors to the Potomac River waterfront. Navigational address: programs. Presidential Salon with James 480 King Street, Alexandria. Visit www.artfestival.com or Madison. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com or call 561-746-6615. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 21 There's No Place Like Home … Cooking, that is. While The Wanderer enjoys fine dining as much as anyone, sometimes nothing satisfies like good old fashioned comfort food. You won't find any designer décor — or tourists — at any of these spots, just some of the best kept secrets in Alexandria. If you're looking to eat like the locals, you've come to the right place.

Photos by Jeanne Theismann A ROYAL RESTAURANT No celebrity chefs here, the Royal sets the standard when it comes to comfort food in Alexandria. Serving everyone from senators to starlets for more than 100 years, owner Charles Euripides and son Chris, above, proudly continue the family tradition of the Royal's home-style cooking. Insider Tip: The weekend brunch is legendary. Eggs and Belgian waffles made to order. Get there early and wear loose clothes. You won't eat again for 24 hours. 734 N. Saint Asaph St. (703) 548-1616 www.royalrestaurant.com

E JACK'S PLACE You won't find a tourist anywhere near this tiny 26-year-old breakfast and lunch hideaway. Jack himself, at right with regular customer Jon Wilbur, mans the grill, knows the customers C CAFÉ MONTI by name and serves one of the most reasonable breakfasts in town. Insider Tip: Great local B AL'S STEAKHOUSE Opened by Vic Kriedel of Café Tirolo camaraderie, well worth the wait on busy Saturday mornings. Cash only. Long before “The Avenue” became chic — 1956 in Ballston, Café Monti is now owned 222 N. Lee St. by Kriedel's former employees. (703) 684-0372 to be exact — Al's was selling its legendary cheesesteak sandwiches in Del Ray. “I've been The unusual menu of Italian and here for 47 years,” said John Severson, above, Austrian dishes has attracted local who took over Al's in 1965. No frills, just the residents for years. Pizza is always a best cheesesteak sandwich without driving good choice and the atmosphere is to Philly. Insider tip: The Large is much charming in its simplicity. bigger than you expect, big enough to feed 4 No frills, just good comfort food. Insider Tip: The crème brulee is one D for lunch ... loaded with steak, cheese, lettuce and tomato. of the best in the area. 1504 Mount Vernon Ave. 3250 Duke St. (703) 836-9443 (703) 370-3632 www.alssteak.com www.cafemonti.com

D ATLANTIS PIZZERIA AND FAMILY RESTAURANT Tucked away in the Bradlee Shopping Center is Atlantis, a family-owned and family-friendly restaurant serving A some of the best Italian and Greek cuisine in the area. King size sandwiches and pizza are specialties. Insider Tip: Atlantis is now open for breakfast and has C become a favorite gathering place for weekend brunch. 3648 King St. E (703) 671-0250 www.alexandriaitalianfood.com

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AUG. 29 THRU OCT. 31 Gretsch Guitars, will Art Show and Sale. take place on Saturday, Theater Sponsored by the Sept. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Springfield Art Guild and feature 34 and the Friends of performers. At the AUG. 23 TO OCT. 16 Gaylord National Resort Green Spring Park. “The Hollow.” Based on the Book Sleepy and Convention Center, Opening reception is Hollow by Washington Irving. (Book by National Harbor in Sunday, Sept. 11 Hunter Foster; music and lyrics by Matt Maryland. Also a fund- from 1 to 3 p.m. At Conner), to be directed by Signature raiser for the American Green Spring Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Matthew Red Cross. Visit Gardens Park, 4603 Gardiner. At The Signature Theater. At www.abbeyroadontheriver.com. Green Spring Road, Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Alexandria. Call 703- SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 Arlington. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 642-5173. call 703-573-SEAT (7328). Community Yard WEDNESDAY/AUG. 31 Sale. 7 a.m. to 1:30 AUG. 25 TO OCT. 16 Author Maria Lima. p.m. Seller set-up from “The Boy Detective Fails.” Book by Joe 7:30 p.m. Author of 6 to 7 a.m. Cost is $15/ Meno (based on his best-selling book); Music “Blood Lines” will space for sellers. and Lyrics by Adam Gwon; Directed by Joe introduce her new Sponsored by the Calarco. At Signature Theatre, 4200 book, Blood Alexandria Junior Campbell Ave., Arlington. Visit Sacrifice. At Duncan Chamber of Commerce www.signature-theatre.org or call 703-573- Library, 2501 (Jaycees). Sellers may SEAT (7328). Commonwealth Ave., sell anything legal Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Alexandria. Call 703- (appliances, clothing, SEPT. 8 TO OCT. 16 toys, books, etc.) except 746-1705. Art Activated at the Torpedo “Savage in Limbo.” The contemporary classic for food and drinks. Go “Race to Nowhere.” 7 by Award-winning playwright John Patrick SEPT. 13 TO OCT. 9 Factory. to www.alexjaycees.org p.m. Tickets are $10/ Shanley, starring Natascia Diaz. “Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.” for directions, other advance; $15/door. SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 Performances are Thursdays and Friday at 8 Tickets are $41. One-Man Show Written and At Bishop Ireton High dates, registration Art Activated. Noon to 4 p.m. Step inside from p.m.; Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 Performed by E. Patrick Johnson. At School, 201 information, and seller the street fair and let your creative side play at and 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $50. At Signature’s ARK Theatre in Arlington. Call Cambridge Road, rules. At Anthony Lane this 5th annual event. Visual art comes alive MetroStage, 1201 North Royal St., Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328) or visit Alexandria. Visit Elementary School, with artist demonstrations and interactivity. At Alexandria. TKTS 800-494-8497 or visit www.signature-theatre.org. http:// 7137 Beulah Street, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union www.metrostage.org, Groups/Info 703-548- www.racetonowhere.com/ Alexandria. Call 703- www.americancentury.org or by calling 703- St., Alexandria. Visit www.TorpedoFactory.org; 9044. epostcard/5121. 866-7171. 998-4555. 703-838-4565. Swing Dancing. 9 to Historic SEPT. 9 TO OCT. 8 Downspouts 11 p.m. Admission is “The Country Girl.” Presented by the SEPT. 10 TO OCT. 1. Lecture. 10 a.m. Archaeologist Mark Michael $10. Jimmy and the Blue Dogs. At Nick’s American Century Theater. Show times are “Rabbit Hole.” Written by David Lindsay- Ludlow will present “The Mid-Nineteenth Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria. Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Abaire. Wednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m.; Century Decorative Cast Iron Downspouts of Old Saturday/Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Cast includes: Andy Town Alexandria: Decorative and Functional SEPT. 1 TO 5 There is no matinee on Saturday, Sept. 10, Izquierdo (Howie), Karen Jadlos Shotts Architectural Statements of Social Status and Abbey Road on the River. Beatles Tribute and no performance on Friday, Sept. 23. (Becca), Rebecca Lenehan (Nat), Rebecca Their Connection to the Two T.W. & R.C. Smith Festival with 50 bands from around the world. A TACT will also host a post show talk-back on Phillips (Izzy) and Collin Chute (Jason). At the Foundries, the Early Hugh Smith Family, and highlight will be the full reenactment of the Thursday, Sept. 15. At the Gunston Theatre Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria’s Early Locomotive Manufacturers.” soundtrack album LOVE, which was produced as II, 2700 South Lang St., Arlington. Tickets Alexandria. Visit www.thelittletheatre.com or At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, a re-mix of over 130 Beatles songs for the Cirque can be ordered online at 703-683-0496. Du Soleil show. The LOVE concert, presented by See Entertainment, Page 24 Coming This Fall, October 8–9

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Alexandria. To make a reservation, ❖ 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Mr. Don and his contact Paul Nasca at Alexandria amazing “Children’s Music Show”. Archaeology at At the Beatley Library, 5005 Duke [email protected] or 703- Street, Alexandria. Call 703-746-1702. 746-4399. Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. to 4 SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 p.m. The market boasts amazing Rock and Stroll to End artwork from local artists, music from Homelessness. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Event multicultural musicians and great includes Help the Homeless Mini-Walk, food from local restaurants. At BBQ lunch with entertainment by Colasanto Park in the heart of Del bluegrass sensation “Frank Solivan and Ray. Free and open to public. Dirty Kitchen”, and games for all ages. www.TheDelRayArtisans or Benefits six local nonprofit service [email protected] providers — ALIVE!, Arlington- to apply. Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Carpenter’s Shelter, Community SUNDAY/SEPT. 4 Lodgings, New Hope Housing, and Civil War Sunday. 1 to 5 p.m. Explore Wesley Housing. Registration: $20 for the Civil War in Alexandria with Civil youth to age 25 and $30 for adults. War Sundays at the Alexandria Sponsored by Acacia Federal. At Archaeology Museum, 105 North Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Union Street, #327. Visit Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria. Visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or www.wesleyhousing.org/ call 703-746-4399. John Douglas Hall portrays RockStroll.htm James Madison Washington Balalaika Society. MONDAY/SEPT. 5 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Presents An Good Shepherd’s International SUNDAY/AUG. 28 Ensemble of Russian folk instruments. Festival. 12 to 6 p.m. Listen to live Presidential Salon with James At the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., multicultural music, indulge in ethnic Madison. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are Alexandria. Visit www.balalaika.org. cuisine, peruse local artisans and $15/person; $10/students. President Call 703-549-0760. shop in a huge indoor yard sale, all James Madison will be accompanied Civil War Fashion Show. 10:30 a.m. the while waiting for your chance to by his wife Dolley Madison, as well as Admission is $10/adults; $5/children. win $10,000 cash grand prize raffle Secretary of Treasury Albert Gallatin. The Carlyle House terrace will be drawing. Children will enjoy kids’ Take part in this conversation with transformed into a runway as fashion games and rides while parents eat, the fourth President of the U.S., as historians and living history interpreters dance, and shop. http://www.gs- presented by John Douglas Hall, and describe the various styles and types of cc.org/getinvolved-intlfestival.php At be a party to the public debate. At clothing the models are wearing. At 121 the church at 8710 Mount Vernon Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. Reservations Highway, Alexandria. Royal St., Alexandria. Visit recommended, call 703-549-2997 or e- www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703- mail [email protected]. 746-4242. “The Will to Survive.” 4:30 p.m. SEPT. 5 TO NOV. 6 Part of Movies with a Mission Series. At Alexandria’s Fall Arts Jubilee. the Alexandria Black History Museum, Colorful spectrum of events 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. Call 703- celebrating the arts includes the King 746-4356 or visit Street Festival of the Arts, Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue, www.alexblackhistory.org. West End Art & Wine Festival, the Alexandria Film Festival, Toastmasters Open House. 8 to 10 a.m. Learn public and dozens more. www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com; 703-746- speaking and leadership skills In a fun self-paced 3301. environment. At the United Baptist Church of Annandale, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Visit http:// SEPT. 5 TO OCT. 31 guts.freetoasthost.us Kaleidoscope. An initiative of the Alexandria Arts Forum St. Luke’s Episcopal Craft and Family Fun Fair. 9 a.m. and Access through the Arts, focusing on visual and to 2 p.m. Listen to music by local talent as you peruse performing arts in Alexandria from Labor Day to unique arts and crafts created by the dozens of artisans and Halloween. Enjoy theater, music and dance performances crafters. Sample pies, cakes and other delectables made by as well as art exhibitions at locations throughout the city. the congregation’s finest bakers, and stay for lunch — a Dates and admission prices vary. hamburger or hot dog from the grill — while children enjoy www.ArtsKaleidoscope.com or games, face-painting and other festivities. Contact event www.ArtsEventsAlexandria.com cochairman Anne Hargrove at [email protected]. At the church at 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. TUESDAY/SEPT. 6 Art Activated. Noon to 4 p.m. Step inside from the street fair Author Ted Pulliam. 6 to 8 p.m. Bringing the Past Alive: and let your creative side play at this 5th annual event. Writing Alexandria History. Part of a Salon-Style Series Visual art comes alive with artist demonstrations and celebrating culture through arts, literature and history interactivity. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. discussions. At Morrison House, 116 South Alfred Street, Union St., Alexandria. Visit www.TorpedoFactory.org; 703- Alexandria. Visit www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703-838- 838-4565. 8000. Autumn Serenade. 5 to 7 p.m. Presented by the Alexandria Singers, this concert features selections of American popular WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 7 music, including Broadway, film, jazz and pop; from Square Dance Lessons. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sinatra’s “Come Fly With Me” to Toto’s “Africa!” At Market Boomerangs Square Dance Teaching Council. At Lincolnia Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. Visit Center, 4710 North Chambliss St., Alexandria. Alexandria. www.ArtsEventsAlexandria.com. Call Nancy at 703-573-8378 or email Ice Cream Social. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. Sponsored by MVDDC. Put Us to [email protected]. Sponsorships are available at the following levels: One Scoop ($25); Two Scoops ($50); Three Scoops ($60); The Test THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 Banana Split ($100); Ice Cream Cake ($200). At 8146 Stars & Stripes: A Police & Firefighters Tribute. 6 to 9 Wellington Road, Alexandria. ❦ p.m. Cost is $40/person. Outstanding police, firefighters, Selection and EMTs will be honored. At Belle Haven Country Club, SEPT. 10-11 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Call 703-360-6925 or Children in the Churchyard. 1 to 4 p.m. Historic Christ ❦ visit www.MtVernon-LeeChamber.org Church presents family friendly activities, rest area and Service Isabella Perelman. 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Part of the moon bounce. At Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St. Second Thursday Music at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria. Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com; 703-549- ❦ Price Alexandria. Visit nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. 1450 Fashion’s Night Out Plus. 6 to 11 p.m. Catering to the Alexandria Festival of the Arts. Free. Saturday, Sept. 10 Plus Size Community. At BeautyFull Boutique, 118 N. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 Fayette St., Alexandria. Visit http://www.fnoplus.com. p.m. Featuring 200 artists offering an eclectic mix of artwork, live music and interactive art activities. Also Come Taste the Difference featuring an Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser presented by The SEPT. 9, 10, 11 Art League and the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Located in Two Convenient Alexandria Locations Book Sale Blast. Friday, Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 Old Town, on Historic King Street from Washington Street p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; to the Potomac River waterfront. Navigational address: 480 Open 7 days a week Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. Members-only King Street, Alexandria. Visit www.artfestival.com or preview Thursday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com or call 561-746-6615. Bradlee Belle View Kids events on Saturday, Sept. 10! ❖ 10:15 to 11 a.m.: “Singing Books with Emily” with SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. Children’s Author Emily Leatha Everson. Spacious Skies: A Remembrance. A piano recital on the 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 ❖ 11 to 11:45 a.m.: Jane Harrington shares her book Extreme 10-year anniversary of 9/11. Steinway artist Robert Wyatt Pets and shows a pet or two. takes us on a musical journey, from the works of Schumann ❖ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Face-Painting with “Heavenly Face and Schubert to Scott Joplin and George Gershwin. www.unwinedva.com Designs” and “Cheeky Faces”. Suggested donation $20. At The Lyceum, 201 S. ❖ 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Lisa the Unicycle Lady and her “Wheely Wacky Circus Show”. See Entertainment, Page 25 24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment From Page 24

Washington St., www.leefendallhouse.org. Alexandria. Home Modification. 10 SEPT. 12 TO DEC. 19 a.m. Greg Sieb from Tavern Toddlers. Granting-You-Access Mondays between will be presenting 10:30 a.m. and information on home noon. Cost is $7/ modifications. At group of three. A Hollin Hall Senior five-visit pass is $30. Center, 1500 A weekly open Shenandoah Road, playtime and a new Alexandria. To craft activity each reserve a seat, call week. At Gadsby’s 703-765-4573. Tavern Museum, 134 DJ Dance Party. 9 North Royal St., Old to 11 p.m. Cost is $6. Town Alexandria. With DJ Dabe Call 703-746-4242 Scott Ainslie Murphy. At Nick’s or visit SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 Nightclub, 642 South www.gadsbystavern.org. Pickett St., Scott Ainslie and Chatham Street. 7 p.m. Alexandria. TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 Tickets are $18/general; $15/advance. At Church Mediaeval Baebes. of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., FRIDAY/SEPT. 16 UK’s number one Alexandria. Visit www.focusmusic.org. Info: 703- Bottle Rockets. selling classical vocal 501-6061. 7:30 p.m. With guests group. These Marshall Crenshaw. songwriters, multi- Cost is $27.50. At the instrumentalists and vocalists create their sound Birchmere, 3710 Mount Vernon Ave., by drawing inspiration from medieval texts Alexandria. Visit www.birchmere.com. which are set to original scores with the use of Music for Flute and Harp: Carole Bean with both classical and medieval musical instruments. Elizabeth Blakeslee. 8 p.m. Works by Ravel, At The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Piazzolla, Borne, Jongen. At The Lyceum, 201 Alexandria. Visit www.birchmere.com. S. Washington, Old Town Alexandria. $15 Foster Parent Orientation. 6 to 7:30 p.m. admission payable at door. Visit http:// The City of Alexandria will hold a free, no www.alexperformingarts.org. or call 703-505- obligation information session for prospective 0700. foster parents. An agency representative will be Write. Speak. Live. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Spoken on hand to answer any questions. At Beatley word poetry events at the Athenaeum. Shelly Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria. Call 703- Bell, director of Seven City Art Society, will 746-5858 or email produce and host the event conducting [email protected]. scheduled artists along with an open mic. At 201 Prince St., Alexandria. Visit www.nvfaa.org. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 French Wine Tasting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bikes for the World Collection. 9 a.m. to Focusing on wines from the French region of noon. For his Eagle Scout project, Thomas Burgundy. Tasting will be led by Wilkinson Wine Gigure is collecting unused bikes to donate to Cellar; tickets $25/person. At Lee-Fendall House See Entertainment, Page 26 Museum & Garden. Visit

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Bikes for the World. A online, visit $10 donation per www.thetwig.org. bicycle to handle Tickets may be Fine Arts the overseas purchased at transportation is The Ramsay NOW THROUGH SEPT. 25 encouraged. At St. House Visitors Aidan’s Episcopal Center, 221 King So Yoon Lym: The Dreamtime. Artist uses Church, 8531 Street and The hair and braid styles to make statement Riverside Road, Twig Thrift about immigration and diversity. Reception Alexandria. Shop, 106 North and artist talk on Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. At Contact Thomas Columbus the Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Gigure at 703-915- Street. Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 6215 or American Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target. [email protected]. Balalaika FRIDAY/SEPT. 2 Annual Recovery Symphony. 8 Fest/BBQ Cook- p.m. Tickets are Retakes and Transformations. 7 p.m. Art Off. Noon to 5 TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 $20/advance; from everyday life. Runs through Oct. 2. At p.m. Live bands, $25/door. the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Mediaeval Baebes. UK’s number one selling classical vocal community Scored for the Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit group. These songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and organization info Screen – Movie www.TheDelRayArtisans.org vocalists create their unique sound by drawing inspiration tables, vendors, Music from the from medieval texts which are set to original scores with NOW THROUGH SEPT. 4 KCBS Sanctioned U.S. and USSR. the use of both classical and medieval musical BBQ Cook-Off, At the Rachel M. The Power of Color III. Artist’s reception is instruments. At The Birchmere in Alexandria. Visit kid’s activities and Schlesinger Saturday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. At www.birchmere.com. Gallery West, 1213 King Street, Old Town more. Sponsored Concert Hall and Stoneware handpainted chrysan- by the McShinn Arts Center, Alexandria. Visit www.gallery-west.com or Foundation; last 3001 call 703-549-6006. themum platter by Kim Ju of year’s event drew 7,000 people. At Mt. Vernon Beauregard St., Alexandria. Visit SEPT. 7 TO OCT. 2 McLean. Baptist Church. Visit www.mcshin.org. www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter. Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Melissa Ferrick. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mount “Suburbia.” A collection of impressionistic oil AUG. 29 TO OCT. 2 paintings by Parisa Tirnaz. Artist’s Reception Seller set-up from 6 to 7 a.m. Cost is $15/space Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit Shades of Fall. At the Torpedo Factory Center’s for sellers. Sponsored by the Alexandria Junior www.birchmere.com. is Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. At Gallery West, 1213 King St., Old Town Scope Gallery. Hours are Monday through Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). Sellers may Belle View Annual Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 3 Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with sell anything legal (appliances, clothing, toys, p.m. DJ will provide Jazz music throughout the Alexandria. Visit www.gallery-west.com or call 703-549-6006. Thursdays until 9 p.m. At 105 North Union books, etc.) except for food and drinks. Go to day. Food and refreshments. At 1204 Belle View Street, ground floor Studio 19, Alexandria. www.alexjaycees.org for directions, other dates, Blvd., Alexandria. Rain date is Oct. 1. Call 703- SEPT. 8 – OCT. 3 Call Scope Gallery at 703-548-6288 or visit registration information, and seller rules. At 765-8775. www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope. Anthony Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah Red Dots: Drawings by Shanthi Street, Alexandria. Call 703-866-7171. SEPT. 26 TO 28 Chandrasekar. Opening meet-the-artist International Equine Conference. Presenters reception is Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 to 8 SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 include Congressional and state lawmakers, p.m. At the Art League Gallery in the OCT. 5 TO 31 Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria. Judgment of Alexandria. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. equine cruelty investigators, wildlife scientists, Kimberley Bush, Ceramist. Reception is Tickets are $100. Fall wine-tasting event — veterinarians, physicians, animal lawyers, NOW THROUGH SEPT. 11 Saturday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. At France Versus the World. Old Town-based advocates, authors, filmmakers and equine Gallery West, 1213 King Street, Old Town Borvin Beverage is selecting the event’s wines rescuers. At the Marriott Residence Inn, 1456 “Satellite Images.” Free. Jewelry, sculpture, clothing and wall pieces will be exhibited. At Alexandria. Visit www.gallery-west.com or from vineyards in California, France, Germany, Duke St., Alexandria. call 703-549-6006. and Spain. At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Studio 18 in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Old Town Alexandria. Sponsored by Senior SATURDAY/OCT. 1 105 North Union Street, Old Town Services of Alexandria; ticket sales go to funding Folk and Celtic Duo. 7 p.m. Al Petteway and Alexandria. SSA’s programs and operations. Visit Amy White. Tickets are $18/general; $15/ www.seniorservicesalex.org. Call 703-836-4414, advance. At St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 NOW THROUGH SEPT. 30 ext. 14. Riverside Rd., in Alexandria. Visit Scott Ainslie and Chatham Street. 7 p.m. www.focusmusic.org. River Farm Exhibition. River Farm, the Tickets are $18/general; $15/advance. At Art on the Avenue in Del Ray. 10 a.m. to 6 historic property near Old Town Alexandria Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard p.m. The 16th annual festival includes over 350 which houses the American Horticultural St., Alexandria. Visit www.focusmusic.org. Info: juried artists stretched along 10 blocks of Del Society, has opened its newest botanically- 703-501-6061. Ray’s Mount Vernon Avenue with four stages for themed exhibition. Admission is free, though music plus American and ethnic food and donations are welcome, and gallery hours TUESDAY/SEPT. 20 numerous kids’ art activities. Mount Vernon are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays, and 9 a.m.-1 Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. Avenue in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood. p.m., Saturday. The property is closed Free. The meeting will feature a presentation Free admission. www.ArtontheAvenue.org Sundays. This show features paintings by entitled “Headstone Records for U.S. Military Juleen Stacy, who also curated the show, as OCT. 1 AND 2 well as photography by Deb Booth, Brian J. Veterans, 1862–2011.” The program will be NOW THROUGH DEC. 31 presented by Claire Kluskens. At Hollin Hall Art Show and Sale. Free. The Kingstowne Area McGahren and Dave Costa. The Opening Senior Center, Room 112, 1500 Shenandoah Artists Association will exhibit and sell its work Reception will be held Thursday, July 14, “In Black and White.” Photography by Nina Road, Alexandria. Contact Phyllis Kelley at 703- on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For directions go to Tisara and Peggy Fleming. “In Black and 660-6969or [email protected]. Sunday, Oct. 2, from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Snyder River Farm’s website, http://www.ahs.org/ White” highlights two different aspects of Center, 6450 South Van Dorn Street, river_farm/directions.htm. African American life and culture. Tisara’s SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 series “United in the Spirit” focuses on Kingstowne. 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26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News On the Campaign Trail Earthquake Rocks Polls Precincts all over Alexandria temporarily shut down Tuesday Lawsuit Shaped Waterfront Plan when a rare 8.5-magnitude earthquake rocked the city. Most were shut down for about a half-hour or so, although some experi- Threat of legal action at Robinson enced longer delays. The City Hall precinct had to be moved across the street to the registrar’s office. And the Northern Virginia Com- North helped shape plan. munity College used paper ballots for about two hours. “If there’s one thing you count on, it’s the earth staying where By Michael Lee Pope it’s supposed to be,” said election officer Stephen Kimbel as he Gazette Packet waited for the building to reopen. Elections officials all over the city were caught off-guard, shaken he area once known as West Point is one by the unexpected tremor shortly before 2 p.m. Some poll work- of the most historic spots in Old Town, a ers lugged central processing units outside in accordance with place where George Washington set sail emergency procedures while others simply bolted for the door. T to New York for his first inauguration. Alexandria Registrar Tom Parkins said preserving the integrity These days it’s at the center of a controversy that Alexandria Department of Planning and Zoning of the election was important but making sure everybody remained could shape a generation of development along the safe was the top priority. Artist’s conception of Robinson Terminal waterfront. North and Oronoco Bay Park. “Some people had to wait for the precincts to reopen,” said At issue is a 3.2-acre plot of land in North Old Town Parkins. “But I don’t think we lost any votes.” known as Robinson North owned by The Washing- Robinson Terminal. ton Post and managed through a Delaware-based “Without that original lawsuit, a lot of public space Blame it on the Waterfront organization known as Robinson Terminal Ware- that we now have on the waterfront wouldn’t be house Corporation. Back in 2008, when city officials The controversial small-area plan for the Alexandria waterfront there,” said former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald. first began considering a new small-area plan for the is responsible for any number of problems — political gridlock, “So, in that sense, it was a tremendous success.” waterfront, Robinson Terminal made a preemptive divided neighborhoods and endless letters to the editor. But was A settlement agreement was reached in 1983 lim- attack in the Alexandria Circuit Court. Charging that it responsible for the earthquake? iting development to 238,816 square feet at Robinson city officials engaged in “illegal spot zoning” by re- Just ask Chamber of Commerce president Tina Leone and Terminal North with a height limit of 66 feet. But ducing allowable density at Robinson North in 1992, Boyd Walker, chairman of Alexandrians for An Alternative Wa- when the city was considering a small-area plan a the lawsuit said it was entitled to develop according terfront. The two are on opposite sides of the issue and ran into decade later, planning officials decided to limit the to a 1981 settlement agreement. each other outside the Durant Center precinct on Monday after- development to 195,296 square feet with a height “Robinson now desires to cease using the North noon. Not surpassingly, they got into a heated discussion. limit of 55 feet. Planning documents from the era Terminal property for warehouse and terminal pur- Tempers flared. Voices were raised. And then, the earthquake. indicate that city officials from that era clearly felt poses,” the 2008 lawsuit explained. “Robinson has “I blame the waterfront plan,” Walker said with a smile. they were well within their rights to downzone the designed a development plan in accord with the pro- “You would,” Leone shot back. property. visions of the Settlement Agreement and has deter- “Nothing in the waterfront settlement agreements mined to proceed with such a development.” prevents the city from reducing heights and densi- ‘Cancer Widow’ Officials from the company then began a public- ties,” wrote then-City Attorney Phil Sunderland in a relations campaign, meeting with community mem- Some say all’s fair in love and politics. Others say they’re not so 1990 memorandum. bers to show them architectural drawings outlining sure. Now things have changed. When asked about the a concept that would have included a hotel at the Take “cancer widow,” the acerbic description that Rob lawsuit during a waterfront work group meeting last site. Robinson Terminal eventually dropped the law- Krupicka consultant Shayna Englin used to describe Libby month, current City Attorney James Banks said that suit, although the threat of a potential legal action Garvey. The offhand remark was made in an Aug. 10 tweet. The failing to increase the density at Robinson Terminal loomed over the planning process. When city plan- Twitter post was quickly removed, but the damage was done. North could prompt another lawsuit — one that he ners released the concept plan for the waterfront last The remark took on a life of its own in the following days and said the city would have a hard time defending. When year, it increased the density to what Robinson Ter- became a frequent topic of conversation on election night. asked about his legal analysis of the case, Banks said minal Corporation was seeking in the lawsuit. It also “She called to apologize,” said Garvey with a shrug as she that defending the current zoning would be difficult. overturned a longstanding ban on hotels along the watched precinct returns come in on Tuesday night. “What she “The city is arguing that failing to upzone is waterfront. doesn’t get is that it’s not what you’re dealt in life it’s how you downzoning?” asked Katy Cannady, a frequent critic “We were not going to be bullied,” said Planning deal with it.” of the plan. “That’s the most Orwellian thing I’ve ever Director Faroll Hamer. “At the same time, we viewed heard.” the lawsuit as an opportunity.” Now that the waterfront plan has been put on hold Sounds Like Orange for the summer and the work group is considering There’s no mistaking Team Orange. That’s what the Krupicka THE SMALL-AREA PLAN now under consideration its recommendation, the 2008 lawsuit has become a political machine called itself during the campaign, using a color by City Council would add almost 44,000 square feet ghost haunting the process. Planning officials say scheme that evoked the candidates alma mater, the University of to the development envelope at Robinson Terminal failing to adopt the current plan could put the city in Virginia. That meant orange ties, orange hats, orange shoes and North and increase the height limit from 55 feet to a difficult position — one in which the Robinson Ter- an army of volunteers wearing orange T-shirts. 66 feet. City officials say they are confident that minal Corporation would get the additional density Now that Krupicka has announced that he will not be seeking a would undercut the potential for Robinson Terminal without amenities such as one-acre public pier or third term on the City Council and that he will not be launching launching another lawsuit along the same lines as increased regulatory control for restaurants and ho- a campaign for lieutenant governor in 2013, it’s time to retire the the one proposed in 2008. Meanwhile, the increase tels. “They’ve made it very clear that they’ll bring a orange. in density and taller height limit have become some lawsuit if we don’t increase the density,” said Hamer. “My mom was never happy that orange was my campaign color of the most controversial aspects of the small-area “So we’ve created a trade-off where they get the den- because she says it doesn’t look good on anybody,” Krupicka told plan. sity and we get the amenities.” supporters Tuesday night after he lost the primary. “But my fam- “It’s just not compatible,” said Old Town resident In a written statement, the attorney for Robinson ily now owns more orange clothing than any sane person should Poul Hertel, a longtime critic of the plan. “This plan Terminal Corporation made it clear that the future have.” is confused and inconsistent.” of their legal action is contingent on what happens The debate about property rights dates back to with the waterfront plan. 1791, when Maryland ceded a portion of its terri- “By agreement with the city, the claims brought in Elevated Robocall tory to the United States for the creation of a perma- 2008 were held in abeyance while we see if the city’s Elevator No. 3 of the city courthouse is a strange place to re- nent seat of government. At that time, the boundary current process results in a small-area plan that can ceive a robocall, but that’s what happened one day this week between Maryland and Virginia was a high-water provide a viable and sufficiently flexible guide for when the voice of retiring state Sen. Patsy Ticer was broadcast mark between the two states, which ceased to be a potential mixed-use redevelopment to allow the fu- on the speaker of the emergency phone. boundary upon the creation of the District of Co- ture development approval process to respect the “You have to wonder about the voter who submitted that phone lumbia. That 1791 water mark later became the ba- rights of the parties under the 1983 settlements to number,” quipped Libby Garvey campaign manager Max Glass. sis for a 1973 lawsuit brought by the Nixon take into account the interests of everyone involved, — Michael Lee Pope administration’s Department of Justice against 34 the city, the community and Robinson Terminal,” said Alexandria landowners, including the owners of attorney Duncan Blair. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 27 Politics

Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet Adam Ebbin addresses supporters at Los Tios Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka Campaign manager Max Glass and Arlington Restaurant Aug. 23 after winning the Demo- concedes the election at FireFlies Restaurant in School Board member Libby Garvey watch cratic primary for Virginia’s 30th district state Del Ray, where he launched his first campaign precinct returns come in at their headquarters Senate seat. in 2003. on Upper King Street. Ebbin To Face Republican McGhee in 30th From Page 1 ceded the race shortly before 9 p.m. part of the Base Realignment and Closure By the Numbers “I will always be honored to have process at Mark Center — a site that was “I didn’t think Adam was going to had the support of Senator Ticer and endorsed during Krupicka’s time on the City Candidate Spent Votes Cost Percentage pull this off,” said former School Board Per Vote Supervisor Hyland,” said Garvey on Council. Ebbin took West End precinct member Eileen Cassidy Rivera. “Then, Adam Ebbin $189,637 4,562 $42 39 % her way to the Rock-It-Grill to com- NOVA Arts Center. Yet on another issue, the all of a sudden, it was like Adam Rob Krupicka $233,084 4,231 $55 36 % miserate with volunteers and staffers. controversial waterfront small-area plan, Libby Garvey $192,986 2,976 $65 25 % started showing an edge that wasn’t SOURCE: Virginia Public Access Project “The voters we identified turnout out, the results weren’t as decisive. Garvey and there before.” but that was clearly not enough.” Ebbin came out against the plan in an ef- Many Ebbin supporters said the fort to build support in Old Town, but change happened at the MetroStage debate “last big campaign for a very long time.” TEAM ORANGE started the campaign Krupicka won the City Hall precinct while hosted by the Alexandria Democratic Com- When asked directly if that meant he won’t with a burst of momentum and big-name Ebbin took Lyles Crouch. mittee, a heavily attended event they say be running for the statewide position after endorsements, including Mayor Bill Euille, “I’m not sure that coming out against the showcased the delegate’s command of the the speech, Krupicka acknowledged that he Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and U.S. Rep. Gerry waterfront plan helped Ebbin much,” said issues in Richmond and record of working would not be running for lieutenant gover- Connolly (D-11). Krupicka also raised more Old Town resident Hazel Rigby, an Ebbin with Republicans. During Krupicka’s clos- nor in 2013. Many supporters were shell- money than his rivals, putting together a supporter. “And I’m not sure that people ing remarks, he indirectly challenged Ebbin shocked by Ebbin’s upset victory in a race war chest of more than $233,000, about outside of Old Town care about the issue when he said standing up to Virginia Attor- that many people considered Krupicka’s to $40,000 more than Ebbin. That was enough that much.” ney General Ken Cuccinelli and arch-con- lose. to get within striking distance, but not servative Del. Bob Marshall (R-13) wasn’t “It’s hard to pin it on any one thing,” said enough to win the nomination. In the end, EBBIN’S VICTORY PARTY at Los Tios “just about press releases.” former City Councilman Justin Wilson, Ebbin received about 330 more votes than Grill in Del Ray was a raucous party, with “That crystalized it for me,” said Del. whose loss in the 2009 election was also Krupicka, beating him 39 percent to 36 per- supporters overjoyed that they had beaten Charniele Herring (D-46), who issued a for- shocking to many Democrats. “You can go cent. the odds. Although Krupicka took 48 per- mal endorsement of Ebbin a few days later. crazy if you try to figure out why you won “We did everything we wanted to do,” cent of the vote in Alexandria, Ebbin won a “I was going to stay neutral, but that de- or why you lost. People vote for and against said Carter Batey, who managed Krupicka’s majority in Arlington and Fairfax County. bate at the MetroStage was a tipping point candidates for any number of reasons.” campaign. “I can’t say nice enough things And he was able to muscle in on area many for me.” about Adam’s campaign and Adam himself.” considered Krupicka territory, including the The campaign for the Democratic primary GARVEY SUPPORTERS gathered to Many voters were watching the precinct Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Del Ray. to replace Ticer began months before the watch precinct returns at the campaign’s returns to see if specific issues had any reso- In the end, Ebbin was able to win all of the incumbent state senator formally an- Upper King Street headquarters, which they nance at the polls. One issue that drove precincts he currently represents in the 49th nounced her retirement on the floor of the dubbed “Libbyland.” They knew they had much of the discussion, for example, was House District and four of the 16 precincts Virginia Senate during the General Assem- an uphill battle but were trying to capital- the traffic gridlock that will be created by in Alexandria. bly session. As early as October, the three ize on a strategy that relied on Arlington the Washington Headquarters Service as “Our strategy was to talk to voters about candidates were building campaign teams and Fairfax counties, where the Arlington what they wanted to talk about rather than and securing endorsements. Early School Board member could count on sup- what Adam wanted to talk about,” said Kirk fundraising numbers indicated Krupicka port from Ticer and Mount Vernon District McPike, who managed Ebbin’s successful supporters, who called themselves Team Supervisor Gerry Hyland. Even then, it was campaign. “We stuck to the fundamentals Orange, had broken ahead of the pack. Yet clear they needed to have some support in and timed our messaging to when we knew as supporters gathered at FireFlies Restau- Alexandria. it would have the most impact.” rant in Del Ray to watch precinct returns, “We’re below where we need to be in Al- People started arriving at Los Tios around they watched the election slip from their exandria,” campaign manager Max Glass 7 p.m., and the excitement continued to grasp. declared at 7:30 p.m. “We’ve got to keep build into the night. Krupicka called to con-

Jeanne Theismann “My political life started in this room, and this from getting out of hand.” cede shortly before 9 p.m., and Ebbin ar- depending on how life evolves this could Garvey won her home precinct in rived to triumphant chants “Adam! Adam! be where my political life ends,” Krupicka Fairlington handily, posting what Glass de- Adam!” Supporters were overjoyed that

told a packed crowd of disappointed vol- scribed as record turnout. But when all the by Photos they had accomplished what many said was unteers and staffers. “I’m very sincere that votes were in, she was able to secure only Former school board member impossible. when I say that this could be the last politi- two more of the 13 Arlington precincts in Eileen Cassidy Rivera, left, and “You believe in me when I wouldn’t have cal speech I give.” the district — leaving her home turf in Alexandria Economic Opportuni- believed in myself,” Ebbin said in his vic- Seeking to dispel rumors that he is con- Ebbin’s hands. And Garvey took only three ties Commission chair Allison tory speech. “Today, even an earthquake sidering a campaign for lieutenant gover- of the 22 precincts in Fairfax County. That Silberberg celebrate with college couldn’t stop us.” nor in 2013, Krupicka said a number of left her about 3,000 votes, a third-place fin- classmate Adam Ebbin at Los Tios In November, Ebbin will face Republican times his Senate campaign would be his ish with 25 percent of the vote. Garvey con- Restaurant Aug. 23. Tim McGhee. 28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Both north chimneys atop Gadsby’s Tavern were structurally compro- mised by the earthquake. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet

The eastern wall of City Hall was damaged in Tuesday’s earthquake.

The bricks in the northwest corner Detail of the damage to the east chimney at Gadsby’s Tavern shifted. wall at City Hall.

Residents React Photos by

Area earthquake a first for many, Montie Martin a taste of home for others.

By Montie Martin What To Do

Gazette Packet Take advice about earthquakes from a veteran: /Gazette Packet According to Karen Graf, a local of the Bay Area and a veteran of dozens of earthquakes, in the attling homes and nerves, the event of an earthquake go to the sturdiest part of 5.9 magnitude earthquake that the house, in most cases a doorframe. Otherwise struck the Washington D.C. re- make it to the bathtub. If at school cover your head R and sit under your desk. Stay clear of glass. It’s gion Tuesday, Aug. 23 caused a dangerous to go outside where power-lines may mix of worry and excitement for many lo- have fallen. cal residents. The Vatanka family: Mother Heidi, Schools let out early following the quake, “For a second I thought someone was shak- daughter Kathrin and son Martin. At Caboose Café, one waitress and frantic parents were quick to be with ing me.” “We’re all safe at home,” said bolted over the railing to the their loved ones. Alexandrians were able to find humor Heidi Vatanka. surprise of patrons. “I was lucky to be at a nearby restaurant amid the anxiety. At Caboose Café on Mount at the time,” said Alex Vatanka, a political Vernon Avenue, one waitress swept past analyst with the Middle East Institute and patrons as she leapt over the patio railing. father of two. “As a parent I was impressed “We were sitting outside, then all of a sud- Shock, Unease Follows Earthquake with Mount Vernon Community School, den a lady jumped over the rail,” said 8- how they were or- year old Kathrin From Page 1 the City of Alexandria Tony Castrilli says ganized and able to Vatanka. “I’ve never that “the city has opened its Emergency get the children out “My first reaction was to seen anyone jump Gathered together for the 30th district Operations Center for the first time since within minutes.” so high in my life.” Democratic State Senate primary, both the last Aug. 5.” “Sometimes we go to the bathroom tub, For others, the voters from the Durant precinct and the He added that the fire department and forget these things, earthquake was a site’s election officials waited on the steps police have been “inundated with calls” re- because we’re so but I thought, this won’t taste of home. Karen of the Jefferson-Houston School on garding “smells of gas and utility questions.” concerned with be an 8.0, this is Virginia.” Graf, an Alexandria Cameron Street, unsure if it was safe to re- Castrilli also said that the city will be math scores and resident originally enter after the initial quake. opening a help line soon that will allow citi- such, but knowing — Karen Graf from San Francisco But not all of Alexandria was in shock. zens to ask any questions they have about your child is in safe and a veteran of One election official there, Steven Kimbel, building integrity. hands is the most important.” dozens of earthquakes, was thrilled by the said he knew it was an earthquake right As far as Castrilli knows, there have been Amid concerns for safety, plenty of stu- ordeal. away, adding that he had weathered two “no major injuries or structural damage so dents found the experience exciting and a “My first reaction was to go to the bath- other earthquakes before. far.” downright good time. “It was so much fun room tub, but I thought, this won’t be an Ralph Bellevue, a bartender at The Royal Gov. Bob McDonnell said that the earth- when it went ya ya ya!” said Owen 8.0, this is Virginia.” Restaurant, said, “It was just another earthquake was centered near Mineral, Va. in MaCcubbin, a first grade student at Mount “It felt more like a 4.2,” said Karen Graf. quake for me. I used to live in California so Louisa County, and that “all resources of the Vernon Community School. “None of my photos or paintings even I’ve been in others.” Commonwealth have been put on alert to “It was my first earthquake,” said fifth moved. I love that we just had an earth- The city is prepared to help anyone assist in any way necessary as we move for- grader Martin Vatanka, also at the school. quake, it reminds me of home.” harmed by the earthquake. Spokesman for ward.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 29 Legal Notices News

ABC LICENSE BLUM OF WISCONSIN LLC, BUCCINOS, 6410 Landsdowne Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315. The above establishment is applying to th the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC Baker Cruises to Win in 39 Senate District BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine on Premises license to sell or manfacture alcoholic beverages. Michelle Orhan, Owner Victory sets up battle with incumbent George Barker.

By Harrison Fallon 4,194 vs. 1,522. This sets up a gen- campaign team anybody could Photo by The Gazette eral election matchup between have.” Baker and incumbent Sen. George However, he quickly set his

ormer Justice Depart- Barker. sights to the work ahead in the Harrison Fallon ment official Miller With all 47 precincts reporting, next 10 weeks ahead of the gen- F Baker won the Republi- the crowd at Baker’s victory was eral election. can nomination in eager to announce it not a land- “The moment now is magnanim- Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Virginia’s 39th State Senate dis- slide, but rather “an earthquake,” ity. I want to reach out to every- Old & Historic Alexandria District LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING trict. He defeated George Mason in light of the day’s seismic event. body in the Republican primary,” ======University professor Scott Martin In his victory speech, Baker he said. /The Gazette A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria with 73.37 percent of the vote: thanked his family and “the best The 39th district stretchs from Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 beginning at 7:30 the West End of Alexandria south PM in Council Chambers, second floor of City to Woodbridge then northwest to Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the Legal Notices Legal Notices following applications: Clifton. It encompasses areas of drews Air Force Base. CASE BAR2011-0179 the Fairfax County, Prince William Request for window and door replacement at Helen and her husband decided to move to County and the City of Alexandria. Miller Baker gives his 516 N Columbus St, zoned RB Residential. Florida and lived in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, APPLICANT: Charles Kohler by Rod Bell and Naples. Helen was active in the Patrick The shape of the district is slightly victory speech to support- AFB Chapel Catholic community and enjoyed CASE BAR2011-0212 entertaining her many friends and being a different than in past elections due ers in Lorton, accompanied Request for signage at 608 Montgomery St, loving to redistricting. by his family. zoned CDX Commercial. devoted wife to her husband. APPLICANT: T.J. Stone’s (Stephen Mann, Shortly after the votes were tal- Agent) The family will have a private family memorial service. Special thanks to Autumn House and lied, Martin called Baker to con- The incumbent Barker sent out CASE BAR2011-0213 Hospice for their loving and tender care. cede and lend his support. He also a message once the results were Request for signage at 118 N Washington St, ALEXANDRIA PLANNING Memo- zoned RM Residential. DEPARTMENT rial contributions may be made to Wuestoff received calls from Gov. Bob in. After congratulating Baker on APPLICANT: Christ Church by Lori Arrasmith NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Hos- McDonnell and Virginia Attorney his win over Martin, it went on to Quill pice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Melbourne, FL The following requests have been received for 32940, and note on the check, "for patient General Ken Cuccinelli to con- say that “I look forward to the gen- CASE BAR2011-0214 administrative review and approval. care". Request for landscape alterations at 113 S Lee gratulate him. eral election campaign, where I’m St, zoned RM Residential. The Director of Planning and Zoning may ap- Arrangements by South Brevard Funeral The campaign credits the victory confident my record of working APPLICANT: Richard & Lois Rawson by Joan prove the permits unless a request that the ap- Home, Honeyman plication be forwarded to City Council is re- Melbourne, 321-724-2222. Sign the family to the hard work put into the cam- across the aisle and getting things ceived by September 15, 2011. guestbook at www.affuneral.com. CASE BAR2011-0215 paign. Baker said that “90 percent done will prove resonant with the Request for ATM replacements at 330 N Wash- For information about this application or to com- of a campaign is effort.” He has voters.” ment, visit the City’s website at ington St, zoned CD Commercial. OBITUARY APPLICANT: Wells Fargo by Gary Brent alexandriava.gov or call (703) 746-4666. been knocking on doors since Dawn Loraine Cartwright Fones, 89, passed LOOKING AHEAD to challeng- CASE BAR2011-0216 SPECIAL USE PERMIT # 2011-0059 away at her home in Mariette, GA, on August March and says that the “sweat Request for demolition/encapsulation at 918 S 4527 DUKE STREET 13, 2011. She was born in New Castle, PA, on equity” put him over the top. ing the incumbent in the Novem- Saint Asaph St, zoned RM Residential. (PARCEL ADDRESS: 4513 DUKE STREET) June 14, 1922 to Herman and Klara (Roberts) APPLICANT: James & Heather Boboteck by REQUEST TO OPERATE A MASSAGE ES- Cartwright. Services were held at Cunningham Campaign Manager Dan ber, Baker said, “We’re going to Lyndl Thorsen Joseph TABLISHMENT Funeral Home August 19, 2011 followed by a focus on the difference between us APPLICANT: LCM ENTERPRISES, INC. graveside service at Mount Comfort Cemetery, Letovsky agreed. “We took it back CASE BAR2011-0217 where she was laid to rest beside her husband to grassroots politics basics by talk- and our goals for Virginia.” How- Request for demolition/encapsulation at 430 S of 61 years, M. Marshall Fones, Jr. Mrs. Fones Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential. was a long time resident of Alexandria, VA, ing to voters, door knocking and ever, he added, “he is an adversary, APPLICANT: Roger & Grace Machanic (Bruce where she was a piano teacher for over 40 running an incredibly positive not an enemy. We both love Vir- Machanic, Agent) by Revell Michael years and a homemaker. She was an active member of Downtown Baptist Church where campaign.” ginia and we both love America. CASE BAR2011-0218 she taught Sunday School and sang in the Request for addition at 430 S Fairfax St, zoned choir. For many years she was an active mem- He also had the endorsements We simply have profoundly differ- RM Residential. ber of the Alexandria Hospital's Board of Lady of several prominent local politi- ent views.” APPLICANT: Roger & Grace Machanic (Bruce Managers, a volunteer organization that Machanic, Agent) by Revell Michael raises funds for hospital projects. She is sur- cal figures such Alexandria City Baker said that the most impor- vived by her sister Clari Lyles of Spotsylvania, Councilwoman Alicia Hughes and tant issue is the economy. “For me, CASE BAR2011-0219 VA; her son, James M. Fones of Ladsen, SC; Request for demolition/encapsulation at 529 S her daughter, Kathleen F. Newton of Marietta, former 11th District Congressional it’s all about the economy. I want Saint Asaph St, zoned RM Residential. GA, and their spouses; five grandchildren and 4 APPLICANT: Susan Bromm great grandchildren. Donations may be sent to candidate Keith Fimian. to make Virginia an economic the Downtown Baptist Church Restoration Fund Fimian described Baker as “a magnet and an oasis for business.” CASE BAR2011-0220 in her honor. Request for addition at 529 S Saint Asaph St, man of great character and integ- Of all registered voters in the zoned RM Residential. APPLICANT: Susan Bromm PUBLIC NOTICE rity. I felt in justice I could not sit 39th district, 4.66 percent voted idly by on the sidelines in this pri- in this August primary. Customar- CASE BAR2011-0221 PROPOSAL TO MODIFY CORRECTIVE AC- Request for demolition/encapsulation at 929 S TIONS AT AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE mary.” ily, the primaries occur in June, but Columbus St, zoned RM Residential. TANK (UST) SITE. this year’s redistricting caused APPLICANT: Shane & Kristin Downey by Kyle Obituary Baker was a former Justice De- Blaylock Helen Wenk of Viera FL There has been a release from an underground partment official under Presidents them to be pushed back for two storage tank system at the Former Fannon Pe- CASE BAR2011-0223 Helen Pauline Wenk died Saturday, August 6, troleum Services Facility, 1200 Duke Street, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. months. Request for addition at 929 S Columbus St, 2011 at age 82. She was a resident of Autumn Alexandria, Virginia. The Department of Envi- Bush. He has also been a member The redistricting of the 39th dis- zoned RM Residential. House in Viera, Florida and died of complica- ronmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring Mr. Bill APPLICANT: Shane & Kristin Downey by Kyle tions from Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Fannon to prepare a Corrective Action Plan Ad- of the Naval reserve and has trict caused some controversy. It Blaylock in Watertown, Connecticut to Paul and Mary Pu- dendum to address cleanup of petroleum fuel zak. She was married for 40 years to Col. Wal- contamination at this site. If you have questions worked on counterterrorism in the is “one of the most polarized leg- CASE BAR2011-0224 ter R Wenk, USAF-Retired who predeceased regarding the cleanup, please contact: John P. Office of Naval Intelligence. islative districts in all of America,” Request for demolition/encapsulation at 317 S her in November 2008. She is also prede- Diehl, Environmental Consultants and Contrac- Union St, zoned RM Residential. ceased by brothers Dr. Michael Puzak, Paul Pu- tors, Inc., 43045 John Mosby Highway, Chantil- Of the 47 precincts in the 39th said Baker. APPLICANT: Scott Dinwiddie & Audrea Menak- zak, Charles Puzak and sister Anne Swisshelm, ly, VA 20152, (703) 327-2900. The Corrective er by Scot McBroom and a step-daughter, Jean Marie Wenk. Her sis- Action Plan will be submitted to the Remediation district, Baker only lost one — Pio- Barker helped draft new bound- ter Mary Bachinsky lives in Watertown, Con- Division of the Northern Regional Office of the neer, where Baker and his wife ary lines. Among the changes are CASE BAR2011-0225 necticut. She is also survived by her step-chil- DEQ no later than August 19, 2011. If you Request for addition at 317 S Union St, zoned dren Dr. Walter R. Wenk Jr. [Mary Kay] of Wil- would like to review or discuss the proposed Margaret were precinct chairmen the addition of six West End Alex- RM Residential. liamsburg, VA and Kamas, UT and Lt. Col John Corrective Action Plan with the staff of the DEQ, andria precincts, traditionally APPLICANT: Scott Dinwiddie & Audrea Menak- D Wenk, USA-Retired [Debbie] of Leesburg, VA please feel free to contact Mr. Randy Chapman for the local Republican Party. er by Scot McBroom as well as her step-grandchildren, Dr. Scott of the DEQ at (703) 583-3816 after the date of There were no specific bastions thought to be more liberal than the Wenk, Orlando, FL, Kevin Wenk, New York, and the Corrective Action Plan Addendum submittal. CASE BAR2011-0226 Matthew Wenk [Melinda] and Andrew Wenk The DEQ Remediation Division will consider of support for Baker in the three portions of Prince William County Request for alterations at 811 Duke St, zoned [Natalie] of Dallas, TX. Helen is also survived written comments regarding the proposed Cor- jurisdictions of the district. In- that were taken out. RM Residential. by her niece, Gail Scott Puzak of Washington, rective Action Plan until September 19, 2011, APPLICANT: James Pastorick & Kim Green by DC as well as her great-niece, Indrani DeSilva and may decide to hold a public meeting if there stead, he received between 72 per- As a result, the district has be- Stephanie Dimond of Boston, Massachusetts. is significant public interest. Written comments should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed cent and 77 percent in Fairfax, come 1.7 percent more Demo- Information about the above item(s) may be Helen graduated from Watertown High School below. The DEQ requests that all written com- Prince William and Alexandria. cratic, according to the Virginia obtained from the Department of Planning and and Catholic University with both an undergrad- ments reference the tracking number for this Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, uate as well as a Masters degree in nursing. case: PC # 82-0757. Department of Environ- In Clifton, near where both can- Public Access Project. Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: Helen taught nursing at Catholic University be- mental Quality, Remediation Division, 13901 (703) 746-4666 fore becoming chief dermatology nurse at An- Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193. didates reside, Baker received 348 The general election will be held of the 463 votes cast. on Nov. 8. 30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Alexandria Getting To Know T.C. Williams Insider

(2009 graduate) is the girls basketball The boys and girls program’s all-time leading scorer and was basketball teams a McDonald’s All-American. She will be a junior on the University of North Carolina reached the state women’s basketball team. Linebacker Keith Burns (1990) was a seventh-round draft tournament during choice of the Denver Broncos in 1994. He spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Bron- the 2010-11 season. cos, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Bucca-

Photo by neers, winning a pair of Super Bowls (XXXII and XXXIII) with Denver. He is entering his School: T.C. Williams High School. fifth year as an assistant coach on the Bron- Mascot: Titans. cos coaching staff. Gary Bertier was an all- School Colors: Red, white and blue. Louise Krafft American linebacker on the Titans’ 1971 Athletic Director: Steve Colantuoni, 703- state championship team, considered one 824-6860. of the best prep football teams in the Vir- Football Coach: Dennis Randolph (fifth ginia history. Bertier was part of a TC de- year). fense which posted nine shutouts, includ-

/Gazette Packet The Titans finished the 2010 campaign ing a 27-0 victory over Salem’s Andrew with a 6-4 record, the program’s first win- Lewis in the state championship game in ning season since 1995. TC started 1-3, but Roanoke. Following the 1971 season, a car bounced back to win five of its final six accident left Bertier paraplegic. Ten years games. Led by then-sophomore quarterback later, he died in a car accident. But while Alec Grosser, the Titans went 5-2 in the Pa- Bertier was confined to a wheel chair, he triot District and fell just short of qualify- Za’Quan Summers and the T.C. Williams football team posted a 6-4 continued to push forward, competing in ing for the postseason. TC has missed the record in 2010, the program’s first winning season since 1995. the Wheelchair Olympics. Bertier’s time playoffs in 20 consecutive seasons. with the Titans was portrayed in the 2000 Boys Basketball Coach: Julian tournament game for the first time since first postseason game in five years, defeat- Disney movie “Remember the Titans.” King. 2001. The boys basketball team won Patriot ing Lake Braddock in the opening round of Girls Basketball Coach: Kesha District and Northern Region champion- the Patriot District tournament. Quotable: “The way we were playing, we Walton. ships before losing in overtime during the were dominating. I feel like if we had got- Boys Lacrosse Coach: Michael state semifinals. The Titans’ successful sea- Historic Achievements: While the foot- ten in the playoffs, we would have went far. Mulherin. son came one year after the decorated pro- ball program hasn’t reached the playoffs in We were playing real good football. Unfor- Rival Schools: West Potomac. gram failed to qualify for the regional tour- 20 seasons, the Titans have a decorated tunately, we needed some people to lose, nament while forfeiting wins due to the use past, winning state championships in 1971, we needed some people to win and it didn’t What happened last year: The volley- of ineligible players. The girls basketball 1984 and 1987. The boys basketball pro- happen.” — T.C. Williams quarterback Alec ball team finished in the top half of the Pa- team advanced to the region final, where gram won a state title in 2008. Grosser, then a sophomore, after the Titans triot District regular season standings (No. they fell to Patriot District opponent West finished 6-4, winning five of their final six 4) and hosted an opening-round district Springfield. The boys lacrosse team won its Famous Graduates: Tierra Ruffin-Pratt games, but missed the playoffs. Getting To Know Episcopal Sports

The boys lacrosse team won 20 games and The boys lacrosse a state championship. Photo by team won the 2010 What happened last year: The field state championship. hockey team went 17-3 and captured the Louise Krafft ISL championship. The boys soccer team had its 63-game winning streak snapped School: Episcopal High School. with a penalty-kick loss to St. Stephen’s & Mascot: Maroon. St. Agnes in the state playoffs. The boys School Colors: Maroon and black. basketball team finished 25-3, winning the /Gazette Packet Athletic Director: Mark Gowin (boys), ISL championship and the Sleepy Thomp- 703-933-4034; Jen Fitzpatrick (girls) Jen son Tournament title. Fitzpatrick, 703-933-4036 Football Coach: Mark Gowin. Famous Graduates: Running back Tim The Maroon won its opener against Flint Hightower (2004 graduate) played at the Hill, but dropped five of its final seven University of Richmond and was a 2008 games to finish 3-5. Episcopal also defeated fifth-round draft choice of the Arizona Car- The Episcopal boys soccer program is a national power. St. Christopher and rival St. Stephen’s & St. dinals. He was traded to the Washington Agnes. Redskins prior to the 2011 season. He has pin” while wrestling in the 127-pound Saints are] very disciplined, they know Boys Soccer Coach: Rick Wilcox. 439 carries for 1,733 yards and 23 touch- weight class. Paul DePodesta, New York their roles, their kids defend hard and Boys Basketball Coach: Jim downs in three NFL seasons. He played in Mets vice president of player development they’re good athletes, so we really had to Fitzpatrick. Super Bowl XLIII, carrying once for no yards and scouting, also attended Episcopal. make sure that we were patient. On the Girls Basketball Coach: Maddy and catching two passes for 13 yards in a bench, I was getting a little anxious, but Gobrecht. 27-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quotable: “Our style of play is not about thankfully the guys on the field were not.” Baseball Coach: Greg Moviel. Hightower also competed in basketball and pumping balls into the box and hoping for — Boys soccer coach Rick Wilcox after the track for the Maroon. Republican senator a goal off of a knockdown. We’re all about Maroon held off SSSAS to extend their Rival Schools: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. and 2008 presidential candidate John stretching a team out, possessing, work- winning streak to 59 games. The Saints The football team defeated SSASA, 21-7, McCain (1954) competed in football, wres- ing the ball laterally, creating angles and defeated Episcopal in the state tournament last season. The field hockey team defeated tling and tennis while at Episcopal. For two then being dangerous when we get to the later in the season, ending the Maroon’s the Saints in the ISL championship game. years he held the school record for “fastest attacking third. It’s difficult because [the streak at 63. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 31 Sports Alexandria Insider Getting To Know St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Sports Girls lacrosse program wins ISL, state championships in 2011.

School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School. Mascot: Saints. School Colors: Red, white, green and gold. Athletic Director: Stephanie Craig Sterbutzel Koroma (girls), 703-212-2776; Andrew Photo by /Gazette Packet Taibl (boys, acting) 703-212-2775. Alexis Sargent and the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes softball Football Coach: Bernard Joseph team finished ISL runner-up in the spring. (first). The Saints finished the 2010 season attempts while Episcopal came up ISL and state championships. with a 1-8 record, with their lone victory empty. SSSAS goalkeeper Ryon coming against Randolph-Macon Acad- Huddleston earned the shutout. Quotable: “She wants to score. You emy. have attacks that are happy to score, but Field Hockey Coach: Marsha Way. What happened last year: The mentally, [Reed] is going to goal — she Boys Basketball Coach: Kevin field hockey team finished ISL runner- wants to get the goal. Kelly Austin was McClinton. up. The boys soccer team reached the like that — she wanted to score. Girls Basketball Coach: Calvin state semifinals. The boys lacrosse team Kathleen Miller way back, wanted to Crenshaw. reached the state semifinals. The girls score. … We’ve had some throughout Baseball Coach: James Supple. lacrosse team won the state champion- the years. It’s a mentality that you’re Boys Lacrosse Coach: Andrew Taibl. ship. The softball team went 14-3 and going to go to goal and you’re going to Girls Lacrosse Coach: Kathy Jenkins. finished ISL runner-up. put it in, and Carly has that mentality. Softball Coach: Stephanie Koroma. We have other good attacks this year, Successful Programs: The girls but they don’t think of themselves how Rival School: Episcopal. lacrosse and field hockey programs are Carly does. … She’s going to break the The boys soccer team snapped among the best in the country. Lacrosse all-time record easily.” — SSSAS girls Episcopal’s 63-game winning streak head coach Kathy Jenkins enters her lacrosse coach Kathy Jenkins about with a victory on penalty kicks during 36th season with more than 500 victo- then-sophomore Carly Reed, who set the 2010 state playoffs. The Saints used ries and 23 ISL championships. Head the decorated program’s single-season a defensive strategy and played to a field hockey coach Marsha Way enters goal-scoring record and will likely shat- scoreless tie. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes her 32nd season with more than 400 ter the career mark during the next two then made its first three penalty kick wins. Last season, Jenkins’ program won seasons. Getting To Know Bishop Ireton Sports Softball team beats Alexandria foe St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in state playoffs.

School: Bishop Ireton High School Mascot: Cardinals School Colors: Burgundy and gold. Athletic Director: Bill Simmons, 703-212-5169. Football Coach: Tony Verducci (fifth). The Cardinals started 1-7 but closed the season with back-to-back victories. Ireton defeated Alexandria foe St. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Gazette Packet Stephen’s & St. Agnes, 49-13, and beat Moses Webb and the Bishop Ireton football team won its Flint Hill and St. Mary’s Ryken. final two games of the 2010 season. Boys Basketball Coach: Neil Berkman. Girls Basketball Coach: Derek you play with that joy, those opportuni- Campbell. Famous Alumni: Governor of Vir- ties seem to find you. They don’t find Baseball Coach: Michael Gallagher. ginia Bob McDonnell graduated from people who sulk. They find people who Bishop Ireton in 1972. The Foo Fighters’ are always looking for an opportunity to What happened last year: The Dave Grohl attended but did not gradu- do something and that embodies the boys basketball team finished 10-20. ate from Ireton. kind of player Malcolm is.” — Head The Cardinals got off to an 8-3 start but football coach Tony Verducci about struggled against Washington Catholic Quotable: “Malcolm’s a special kid. wide receiver Malcolm Westbrook, who Athletic Conference opponents. The I say that not just as a football player, caught five passes for 50 yards and two softball team defeated St. Stephen’s & but as a person. He probably has more touchdowns and returned a punt for a St. Agnes in the opening round of the fun when he plays the game than any- score during a 49-13 victory against St. state tournament. body I know. It just shows you that if Stephen’s & St. Agnes. 32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Accountability: No Excuses • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m. By Dr. Morton Sherman est-ever ACPS elementary math scores (97 Superintendent of Schools TELEPHONE TELEPHONE percent passing), with every student group A great opportunity to A great opportunity to Drivers: Regional & OTR passing at least at the 94 percent level. WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! Start up to $.40/mi + Excellent Benefits. We celebrate the many gains made by ❖ T.C. Williams earned its highest-ever NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER 401K + Bonuses. Miles & Guaranteed ACPS students last year, and we take full English, writing, and mathematics results No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! Hometime! CDL-A 6mos. exp. 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 (888) 219-8041 responsibility for the work that remains. (94 percent, 95 percent and 83 percent). ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ Our community and students deserve can- T.C. also had the highest-ever number of students taking and earning 3’s or better dor and a complete picture when it comes EDUCATION TRAINING Internal Med - Office Ass’t to looking at school and division perfor- on AP tests. mance. ❖ Over 44 pecent of eighth grade middle PT position available in Alexandria. Pharmacy Technician Trainees Experience preferred but will train. school students took and over 95 percent ACPS is a remarkable blend of students Needed Now! Must enjoy working with people! from all across this world. Alexandria is a passed the state Algebra I assessments. Call 703 795-3874 or Fax Resume ❖ Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? great city in which to live, and should have Schools such as Maury increased math Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. to 703 360-6204 Atten- Kathy one of the finest schools divisions anywhere scores by over 13 percent; Ramsay im- 1-877-240-4524 in the country. proved over 12 percent; Barrett serves as a CTO SCHEV We don’t want to get caught in what hap- “can do” school with across the board ex- DAYCARE WORKER pened before I got here; we must learn from emplary achievement results. DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES Virginia Theological Seminary in Alex- the past. The reality is that T.C. Williams ❖ We commend the traditional and on- NEEDED NOW! andria, VA is seeking F/T infant/toddler never made the federal achievement stan- going success of Lyles Crouch, MacArthur, Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? caregivers for our daycare center. dards, that achievement gaps have existed Tucker, George Mason, and Polk, as we un- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm or 10am-6pm, derstand that long term trends are those 1-800-381-1734 M-F. Great benefits. Send cover letter for decades, and that this school system was CTO SCHEV blasted by state and national media for good that matter. and resume to: [email protected]. reason. We are taking a no excuses approach MED BILL & CODING … we in leadership positions now own the YET, EVEN with these many successes, we Trainees NEEDED NOW problems and the accomplishments. We have significant areas of need. Reading re- Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? EXPERIENCED take the position that our teachers— the sults at the elementary schools are not mov- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. PRESCHOOL TEACHERS excellent men and women who staff our ing ahead. Special education results are not 1-800-385-2615 To work with two, three or four year olds CTO SCHEV schools — are the solution, not the prob- where they should be. ELL students are not Monday-Friday lem. And, we won’t let them become a part achieving at the levels necessary for suc- Start Date: August 29, 2011 Kiddie Country Developmental Learning of the national finger pointing of who is to cess in our democracy. Each of these areas Plant Health Care Tech Center II, Burke Virginia 22015. blame. will be a priority this coming year. Chapel Valley Landscape Company is Serving the Burke Community for 32 I find that when I have the good fortune School division leaders affirmed a com- seeking a Plant Health Care Tech for its years. Web Site: kiddiecountry.com to go around our city to talk to interested mitment, during their annual leadership Alexandria and Sterling offices. Candi- Phone: (703) 644-0066, citizens, there sometimes is the perception academy, to kick off the new school year, to date must have a strong horticulture Fax: 703-644-0073. EOE that ACPS reflects the demographics of the do “whatever it takes” to get the results knowledge with the ability to identify pest infestation & plant diseases. Ability to city, when in fact we have the opportunity needed for our children. We can’t continue work independently with good communi- to serve students who are: to do the same work and expect different cation skills. Requirement of 1-2 years of PEDIATRIC RN/LPN ❖ Over 55 percent, eligible for free and results. Changes are needed, but within the experience in PHC field with a valid driv- Our busy happy stimulating pediatric prac- reduced meals context of the successes we have had … we ers license and clean driving record. tice in Alexandria & Fairfax has an upcom- ❖ 40 percent African American; 30 per- have evidence that we are making progress Pesticide applicators license preferred, ing opening for a F/T position. Some trav- cent Latino; 25 percent White and that we can make a difference … that Email resume to [email protected] el between offices. Ideal for nurses return- ❖ Enrolling in record numbers … going these sorts of commitments are not empty or call 301-924-5400 extension 125. ing to the workforce. Competitive sal- EOE. Substance-free workplace. from 10,600 in 2008 to over 12, 300 this rhetoric. ary with benefits. Orientation provided. fall Gains in division-wide results over the Fax resume to Attn: Sharon @ ❖ past four years are made through deliber- 703/914-5494 Changing daily … our English Lan- Maintenance guage Learners (ELL) population has ate planning and implementation – there doubled in the past three years to over 2,800 are no quick fixes. Our responsibility is to HVAC students. build on what we have learned and accom- We love our students, and we enthusias- plished. While Standards of Learning (SOL) CTS Services, LLC, an expanding Service HVAC/Mechanical company is test scores are not a complete picture of our tically believe that each and every one can Technician interviewing for the following position: achieve at the high levels demanded in this students’ achievements, they are data that EMR, a leading Commercial Kitchen COMMERCIAL HVAC SERVICE TECH century. we own, that we are accountable for, that Equipment Repair company, has open- FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA We have data and evidence to show that we must improve upon. ings in our Beltsville Maryland and we can make a difference and that we can We are optimistic about our progress and Alexandria Virginia branches for experi- 5+ yrs. HVAC exp. Plus required licens- change some historical patterns of under- the new systems in place to ensure contin- enced Field Service Technicians. Must es. Self motivated individual with strong achievement. Consider: ued growth and learning for our students. have good mechanical aptitude, electri- organizational skills. Duties include in- cal knowledge, customer service attitude ❖ Cora Kelly Elementary had the high- We now have a new 21st century curricu- stalling, repairing, troubleshooting, & and good driving record. Under minimal lum design which is being combined with maintaining HVAC equipment. We offer supervision, able to consistently trouble- excellent salary, benefits and 401k plan. Connect & Contribute the ACPS Learning and Teaching Model that shoot, service & repair (in the field) all Phone: (703) 647-2134, Fax:(301) 210- From Page 8 connects curriculum, instruction and rela- makes/models of commercial food 7103. Email: [email protected] EOE ❖ tionships to develop engaged and chal- equipment or similar commercial equip- M/F/D/V, Drug-Free Workplace North Old Town Citizens Association lenged students. ment, and to serve the customer in a P.O. Box 25571 We know we still have work to do. Please professional, safe, and helpful manner. Alexandria, VA 22313 take a closer look at our schools, talk with You must have a minimum of two years SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE 703-549-5849 commercial food equipment repair expe- ONLINE INTERNS our students about what they are learning, rience or equivalent and C.F.E.S.A cer- Educational internships available for enthusiastic col- www.notice-alexandria.org and discuss achievement and test scores lege students to join our new website launch team. This ❖ Old Town Civic Association tification helpful. We offer competitive is an exciting opportunity to help develop content and with our principals. Take a closer look at salary, excellent benefits, medical bene- sections for our new website, due to launch in late P.O. Box 1213 spring. Throughout the summer, we’ll be adding specif- our progress — a long, hard, look. As we fits start 1st of month after hire, 401k, ics to our entertainment and events sections, creating Alexandria, VA 22313 create headlines for our students, celebrate company vehicle. special projects and content, and exploring new media. www.oldtowncivic.org Internships are unpaid, but offer an unusual chance to their successes and rejoice in their triumphs, Qualified applicants only call 800-879- work with award-winning editors while developing first- ❖ Del Ray Citizens Association rate online presence. 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