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Vol. 9, No. 16 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper April 18, 2013 Marathon tragedy hits close to home Pacers owner recounts evolved into a digital news- near miss in Boston man — his fellow travelers huddled close around his It was By MELISSA QUINN phone in an attempt to get one of a glimpse of the scene. Chris Farley was stand- “It was one of those big those big ing in the security line at events in your life that you events in Boston’s Logan Airport always remember where when he learned the news. you were,” said Farley, your life that He’d signed into his owner of Pacers Running Twitter account and faced a Stores. you always steady stream of 140-char- remember acter accounts of the day’s Explosions mar events. Pictures of the ‘Marathon Monday’ where you finish line at the Boston Marathon consumed his More than 23,000 run- were.” feed. But instead of seeing ners registered for the Bos- -Chris Farley runners celebrating, their ton Marathon this year, but Owner of Pacers hands raised in fists of glo- only a portion of the com- Running stores ry as they crossed the blue- petitors crossed the finish line. Tragedy struck around and-yellow finish line, he and ’08. Crossing the finish 2:50 p.m. Monday. saw carnage. line is a spectacle unto itself. For many runners, the It looked like a war zone. Hundreds of friends, race is the pinnacle of their It wasn’t long before family members and sup- the Alexandria business- year, said Farley, who ran photo/DERRICK PERKINS man and running enthusiast the marathon in 2000, ’04 SEE boston | 10 TAKING A STAND Keith Winkelman of Arlington (above) bows his head during Saturday evening’s candlelight vigil on Market Square. The display was organized to push U.S. lawmakers toward placing new restrictions on firearm purchases. Organizing for America and Mayors Against Illegal Guns partnered with local groups to put on the event. (Below) Two gun rights activists argued Council rezones Beauregard with attendees during the vigil. 6-1 vote puts rate affordable housing in Al- by a family making less than out of the city. Officials main- developer contributions to major redevelopment exandria. 60 percent of the region’s aver- tain the deal they struck with the area, nearly a year ago. into motion The decision came after age income of $106,100 plum- the area’s five major property Throughout the multiyear de- hours of public testimony, and meted from 18,218 in 2000 to owners will preserve at least bate, officials have argued that By derrick perkins discussion largely centered on 5,672 last year. 800 affordable units and pro- without an agreement, prop- how the plan affects Alexan- Critics of the Beauregard vide for other public amenities, erty owners could move ahead The city council paved the dria’s dwindling supply of af- rezoning — many of whom are including a new fire stations with by-right redevelopment, way for the Beauregard neigh- fordable housing. neighborhood residents and transit improvements. potentially eliminating even borhood’s redevelopment Sat- Homes or — believe redevelopment The city council approved more affordable housing in the urday, voting 6-1 to rezone one apartments will force more low- and the concept plan, which calls of the last bastions of market- obtainable medium-income families for around $160.2 million in SEE beauregard | 8

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courtesy photo Tina Moultre (right) bought a state lottery ticket worth $2 million at a Del Ray store earlier this month. Ann Braggs of the Virginia Lottery presented Moultre with a check Tuesday.

City resident wins big bucks in lottery

After a family friend won Ave., and bought a ticket. She opted for the one-time cash op- $500,000 playing Virginia returned to the store Tuesday to tion. Lottery’s Millionaire Mania meet with state lottery officials Moultre told state officials scratcher game earlier this and left $1.5 million richer. that she plans to buy a house month, Tina Moultre gave it a Moultre had bought one of with the money and help her There has never been a better time to make shot. three top-prize tickets, worth college-aged daughter. John Marshall Bank your bank. We offer The city resident stopped $2 million each. The city resi- no-nonsense, personalized service to our area’s by Alexandria Shell, along the dent could have collected the 1600 block of Mount Vernon $2 million over 25 years but - Times Staff business, government contracting and commercial real estate enterprises. It’s no wonder we are one of the fastest-growing banks in the region, well-capitalized, and ready to help your business. Call us today at 703 - 289 - 5959 and make the Affordable housing developer earns accolade break to hassle-free banking.

The Arlington-based group ing developments,” for the five Jackson Crossing, represents behind the affordable housing major affordable housing proj- the largest infusion of new, project on East Reed Avenue ects it undertook last year, in- dedicated affordable housing in was recently named the Non- cluding the East Reed Avenue the city in recent memory with profit Developer of the Year plan. The nonprofit expects 78 units. City officials backed by the Housing Association of the projects will save or create the plan with financial support Nonprofit Developers. a combined 1,200 affordable last year and approved it in AHC Inc. earned the acco- housing units in the region. January. lade, which recognizes “out- AHC’s redevelopment proj- Member standing and innovative hous- ect in Alexandria, known as - Derrick Perkins JohnMarshallBank.com 4 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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N3030125D.indd 1 4/11/13 9:49 AM 6 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES College pal wants help covering up troubled past

Dear Hobie & Monk, for her to keep a job also make her oblivious to taking advan- I have a friend from col- tage of an old friend. lege whom I like a lot and One approach to this tricky see socially, but she has situation is to have her iden- some personality issues that tify the untenable discrepancy make it difficult for her to between what she knows to be true (she knows she has a dodgy stay in any one job for very employment record because she long. Her numerous firings omitted the bad stuff from her in the last couple of years resume) and what she wants are not on her resume. Now you to do (lie) by asking her she is interviewing for a job what she thinks is a fair assess- with a CEO whom I’m also ment of her work history. friends with, and almost dai- Maintain an interested and ly my college pal asks me to friendly tone and listen care- put in a good word for her. fully, because her response will Of course, recommending be illuminating, hopefully, for someone I know to be a less- both of you. She will: A) give Hobie and Monk are two Alexandria women with husbands, children, dogs, jobs, mortgages, unmet than-stellar employee would an accurate picture of her past performance and admit that she New Year’s resolutions, obsessions with impractical shoes, English novels … and Ph.D.s in clinical not be good for my profes- psychology. Their advice, while fabulous, should not be construed as therapeutic within a doctor- sional reputation. What to wants you to recommend her anyway; B) pretend she has a patient context or substituted for the advice of readers’ personal advisors. do? stellar past and act like you’re herself and your friendship, but of a fair assessment of her work ation with a lighter touch if an idiot for asking; or C) admit - Unwanted reference your answer will be the same history. You’re a friend, but having this weighty initial to, but minimize the relevance regardless: If you speak to your you’re an honest friend. conversation with your friend of past firings to the current CEO friend about your college seems too heavy-handed. Yes, Monk: Your college pal is not situation. being fair. Maybe the personal- friend as a potential job candi- Hobie: Monk is right, but you Her answer will help you un- date, you will give your version can choose to handle the situ- SEE hobie & monk | 19 ity issues that have made it hard derstand how she thinks about

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Inova Alexandria Hospital WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 7 West End group fights Pizza RestauRant & sPoRts BaR ‘toxic’ transit project hosts the 2nd Annual

Grassroots organization with light usage. Instead, under group reached out to its state says new I-395 ramp Richmond’s revamped design, delegates and city leaders, threatens public health motorists traveling on HOT including Mayor Bill Euille, FundRaiseR lanes will exit at Turkeycock state Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) Silent auction items include: By MELISSA QUINN Run. The department expects and U.S Rep. Jim Moran (D-8). Free admission the ramp to be completed by The organization also landed a Saturday April 20, 2013 • Signed Ovechkin jersey • Signed Backstrom hockey stick 3:00 – 6:00 pm As the Virginia Department the end of next year. meeting with state Secretary • Signed Capitals team jersey of Transportation continues Under federal law, depart- of Transportation Sean Con- All funds raised go to • Port City Brewery tour & tasting ment staff must analyze the naughton. • The North Face jackets work on a new ramp to Inter- childhood cancer research. state 395, West End residents ramp’s impact on the surround- “VDOT has been extremely • Sports tickets and more! have risen up in protest, wor- ing area before construction. negligent,” Hasty said. “This 111 King stReet, old town, alexandRia ried the lanes pose significant Hasty claims VDOT failed to is a public health issue, and I risks to public health. do the necessary legwork. don’t care how far along this Concerned Residents for “VDOT is in the business project has gone. This is going Landmark, a grassroots group, of building roads,” she said. to affect the public health of commissioned a study investi- “They’re decent people, but [thousands of] people.” gating the effects that pollut- they need to build this road. ... And the group plans to keep ants emitted from motorists They said, ‘We’re going to put the pressure on Richmond. using the ramp would have on the ramp right here, and we’re More than 1,500 residents more than 70,000 people living not going to do the studies be- signed a petition asking that nearby. cause we have to get moving.’” VDOT halt construction until it The group found that idling But VDOT officials say can perform another study. The vehicles — waiting to enter otherwise, arguing they ad- group also has staged protests and exit the interstate — would hered to all guidelines set forth — with more in the works. give off toxic levels of pollut- by the state and Environmental “We’re not crazy people,” ants, hurting residents in the Protection Agency. Hasty said. “We’re not saying area and local wetlands. Traf- “We have our science and you have to stop the entire HOT fic on the highway already is a they have theirs,” said Steve lanes. No, we’re simply saying hassle, and the study indicated Titunik, a VDOT spokesman. you must stop this project until the ramp would cause even “The work does continue. That a broader study is done.” more congestion. doesn’t mean [the community] With the future ramp lo- “We are absolutely shocked is in love with this, but it’s cated a mere 75 feet from some that this project is going to cre- something the state feels it’s homes, West End residents are ate a toxic corridor that is go- well within its right to do.” scared and angry of what could ing to affect more than 70,000 Titunik also said the state happen if plans for Turkey- people,” said Mary Hasty, held meetings several years cock Run move forward. And spokeswoman for Concerned ago and before construction for young families with small Residents of Landmark. “It is began, though few neighbors children and older residents just this huge spread.” actually attended. with lung problems, the poten- Under the department’s Still, residents decided to tial for pollutants raises serious original plan, 29 miles of conduct an independent study. concerns. new high-occupancy/toll lanes Though they shared their find- “There’s anger that a public would stretch from Stafford ings with department officials, agency could go rogue,” Hasty County to Crystal City. But Richmond seemed uninterest- said. “Now, they’re building Arlington officials strongly op- ed, said Andre Newman, presi- even faster. They want to build posed the exit, prompting state dent of the Jefferson Green the ramp and be done with the transit personnel to find a new Homeowner’s Association. opposition. endpoint — another planned “It’s clear they didn’t intend “The main thing is the rule ramp called Turkeycock Run, for the study to give them a real of government is to protect its located just south of the Duke picture of what the impact was citizens. I don’t think that just Street interchange on the north going to be on our location,” he because VDOT is trying to side of I-395. said. meet an arbitrary deadline, the Residents knew about the When the department failed public health should be thrown previous plans for the ramp to act on Concerned Residents under the bus.” but expected an auxiliary exit for Landmark’s results, the 8 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

ALEXANDRIA REGION beauregard more affordable housing. Best “When we talk about these Places to Work FROM | 1 numbers, those are people’s 2013 Winner AND Top Ranked West End corridor. lives,” Silberberg said. “I think Community Bank But residents and activists the core question is: What kind A believe the 800 units set aside of a priority is [affordable hous- don’t go far enough. Tenants, ing]?” who claim rent and other fees But Silberberg’s motions Proud have spiked since officials didn’t garner any support from began planning the neighbor- her colleagues. City Councilor hood’s future, said they weren’t Justin Wilson described her Comm unity opposed to redevelopment; 11th-hour amendments — af- rather, they worry about being ter years of negotiating — as a around to enjoy the future Be- “poison pill” that would scuttle Bank auregard corridor. the deal with property owners. “What we’re asking is to “[Silberberg’s] proposal ... be a part of this,” said Hector means the destruction of all Everyone is a Pineda, who has spearheaded the affordable housing in that Winner with JMB! the resident-led effort to delay area,” Wilson said in a sharp John Marshall Bank has been rezoning. “I believe you all exchange with the vice mayor. named one of the “Best need a little bit more time to “I’m not willing to play games Places to Work” for 2013 by Washington Business Journal for medium sized companies [Silberberg’s] proposal ... with 51 to 150 employees. Erik Dorn, Ted Johnson, Charlie Collum and Pamela DeCandio means the destruction of all AND… SNL, one of the leading bank analysts, has the affordable housing in that area. ranked John Marshall Bank as one of the ... I’m not willing to play games 100 best community banks in the country. AND… with other people’s lives.” John Marshall Bank has once again been -Justin Wilson awarded the coveted BauerFinancial City councilor Five-Star rating, given only to the strongest financial institutions in the Nation. find a creative solution to the with other people’s lives.” problem that is rent so that we Officials did agree to con- can rest assured that me and my sider a surprise offer by one of neighbors will have a home and the major developers to provide a future in this city.” more affordable housing units There’s never been a better time to make Other critics, including Ten- upfront, though for a shorter John Marshall Bank your bank. Find out ants and Workers United co- period of time. And they backed why at 703 - 289 - 5959. executive director and former City Councilor John Chapman’s city council candidate Victoria plan to put any leftover dollars Menjivar, argued city officials from the transit and infrastruc- held the upper hand in nego- ture upgrades toward affordable tiations with developers. She housing projects across Alexan- urged them to take advantage dria. of their position. Beauregard’s redevelop-

Member “We can, and must, do bet- ment will occur during the next JohnMarshallBank.com ter,” Menjivar said. “The devel- 25 to 30 years. Eligible tenants opers will not run away from displaced by future demoli- this and just [develop] it by tion will receive a financial right. They have much more at aid package and be in line to stake.” receive new, affordable apart- Their pleas — one speaker ments as they become avail- broke down in tears during her able. testimony — hit home with Vice Wilson described Saturday’s Mayor Allison Silberberg, who decision as the beginning of a Online cast the lone dissenting vote. new era in Alexandria — one She mounted several unsuccess- wherein preserving affordable ful last-minute efforts aimed at housing will play a major role all the time. requiring developers to preserve in redevelopment projects. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 9 ACPS officials mull ending enrollment lottery

Registering for focus intensive, subject-based pro- “When I see a shift from longer the format ... as long as swelled, why not use an exist- programs would require grams. lottery to administrative trans- there is space, the student is go- ing policy already in place, he administrative approval If the school board eventu- fers, it worries me,” Lewis ing to be accepted,” she said. asked. ally approves the change, ad- said. “Especially when it’s a Still, Lewis worried some “And since that’s the By MELISSA QUINN ministrative transfer would be program that we want avail- students may not be given equal policy, let’s not change it. ... the only option available for able to all students across the opportunity to attend focus pro- Seems like common sense,” Alexandria City Public families hoping to enroll their city on an equal opportunity, grams — specifically the dual Lewis said. Schools staff contemplated children in focus programs. equal chance.” language program at John Ad- Fellow school board mem- ending the lottery system for But several members, Chris- Superintendent Morton Sher- ams — if administrative trans- ber Stephanie Kapsis echoed focus programs during a board topher Lewis among them, man said the lottery system fers were the only notion. Walsh Lewis’ sentiments. Doing away meeting April 11, but mem- raised concerns about ditching originated because of limited disagreed with Lewis’ descrip- with the lottery would dis- bers expressed reservations the lottery. space in focus programs. The tion of the demand. courage parents from enroll- about the change. “I actually like the idea of a system has become a de facto “The practical reality is ing their children in a focus Families can apply for fo- lottery,” Lewis said. “It seems approach without a formal re- there has not been a need for program, she said, as many cus programs through either a little more egalitarian.” view, he said. it at John Adams. We would don’t want to deal with the ad- an administrative transfer, Lewis recalled hearing And since there is more be thrilled to have that many ministrative transfer process. which requires approval from complaints from parents re- space in the focus programs, people clamoring to get in,” “The perception of going the district’s central office, or garding the administrative the lottery system is unnec- Walsh said. through the administrative enter the lottery. Four elemen- transfer process, saying de- essary, said Margaret Walsh, With an eye to the fu- transfer process is much more tary schools — Cora Kelly, cisions are vague and some- executive director of student ture, though, Lewis argued intense and rigorous,” she Jefferson-Houston, John Ad- times discriminatory, though support services and policy for preserving the system in said. “Whether or not that is ams and Lyles Crouch Tradi- those claims have not been development. case need for it arose again. true, that is the perception.” tional Academy — offer the proven. 2013 Plant “The Sale reason ad AlexTimes_Layout the lottery is no 1 4/10/13If enrollment 12:30 PM in thePage programs 1

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His stores even knowing it. got inside, the news came pour- FROM | 1 several hundred feet away, span Northern Virginia, and “I am still a little rattled,” ing in. His friends recounted porters line the barricades killed three people — includ- the homegrown company often he said. “Events like this are their stories of the scene, and along Boylston Street, stand- ing an 8-year-old boy — and hosts local races. such a great way to bring this for many, they just didn’t know ing six and seven people deep. wounded more than 170. Though he’s run the Bos- community together. I feel like whether the bombings were It’s a state holiday in Massa- Pandemonium erupted in ton Marathon several times, he that was all threatened.” over or not. chusetts — Patriots’ Day — Boston while officials in Wash- traveled to the city this year on After Farley’s meeting end- Guests at the Lenox Ho- and positive energy courses ington and New York City business, attending a summit ed, he began to make his way tel were told to stay put and through the crowd of cheering heightened security. The Bos- hosted by New Balance at the to a waiting cab around 2:30 then evacuate, as fears about a bystanders. ton Police Department and FBI Lenox Hotel — just 25 yards p.m. — less than 30 minutes bomb in the building escalated “It’s that powerful of an have not named a suspect in the from the first explosion. before the explosion. He had a — though there wasn’t one. experience,” Farley said. “You bombings. “It’s where we stay every 4 p.m. flight to catch and had “It was frantic and very un- have the city that is Boston, “This was a heinous and year,” said Farley, who has at- to run, dragging his suitcases certain for everyone who was and the event that is Patriots’ cowardly act,” President tended the summit since 2009. about a half-mile up the road there,” Farley said. Day, and the race that is the Barack Obama said in a brief- “The Lenox is very chaotic and just to reach the taxi. Thankfully for Farley, those Boston Marathon.” ing Tuesday. “We will find crowded.” “It’s a little unnerving that he knew who were running and But for more than 5,000 run- whoever harmed our citizens, Farley had walked the area you’re trapped in that area be- watching were safe. But the ners, finishing the race is an ex- and we will bring them to jus- near the hotel countless times cause it is by the finish line, bomb detonated near longtime perience they may never have, tice. ... The American people in the hours before the blast, and there’s really no way out friend Colin Peddle’s store, at least not this year. About refuse to be terrorized.” cheering on family, friends and of there and there’s such a Marathon Runners. four hours into the marathon, employees as they completed crowd of people,” Farley said. Employees inside reacted long after the elite runners had ‘I am still a little the 26.2-mile run. “It takes you 10 minutes to get quickly, Farley said, running finished, an improvised explo- rattled’ For him, the most unnerv- 50 yards.” outside with shirts and shorts sive device detonated near the ing thing about Monday was Farley made his way to Lo- finish line. 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“I’ve made a lot of good friends since moving to Enjoy the Carefree the Hermitage.” —John Mutchler Lifestyle You Deserve f you’ve been thinking about moving to the Hermitage, now is one of the best times ever. We’re offering special Iincentives on our beautiful featured apartments. And once you’ve settled in, you’ll discover why many file photo people like you have made the move: the chance to experi- The city council’s March 16 revote on the controversial waterfront ence a new lifestyle with an array of services and ameni- plan has led to a new round of litigation with residents. City Attorney ties. Just ask resident John Mutchler, who appreciates the Jim Banks called it a delaying action. freedom from home maintenance and the opportunity to participate in clubs and social activities. Our residents also Attorney Roy Shannon “The reason it’s a time-out is rave about our superb dining service, our courteous and looks to nullify because they don’t want the helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring and security March 16 vote legislative body to be passing h that comes with living at the Hermitage. rules and laws that might be Move into one By derrick perkins wrong.” You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care But City Attorney Jim of our featured and supportive services are available right here, if you ever Old Town residents op- Banks believes the lawsuit and apartments and need them. posed to the waterfront rede- attempts to file with the board take advantage of velopment plan opened an- are nothing more than a delay- For more information, call 703-797-3814. other round of litigation last ing action on the part of rede- special incentives, week, arguing Planning Di- velopment opponents. Even if saving you rector Faroll Hamer wrongly officials waited until the board thousands. rejected attempts to stay city took action, the most it could council’s revote. do is require a supermajority Call Attorney Roy Shannon’s city council vote. 703-797-3814 lawsuit asks the circuit court And city council, Banks for details. Alexandria, VA to nullify city council’s March said, did just that March 16. h www.Hermitage-Nova.com 16 action because attempts Shannon, though, believes filed with the board of zoning the lawsuit raises a larger is- appeals — blocked by Hamer sue, one of process. Residents — should have delayed the need to know how and when vote. Shannon is represent- they can file with the board, he ing the same trio of Old Town said. residents awaiting an appear- “The mayor always says Advertising Works! To feature your store in ance before the state Supreme this is going to be going on Court on another waterfront- for the next 15 years,” Shan- related lawsuit. non said. “I think it will be Shop Around the Corner “[When you file with the done much more quickly than board] it’s basically a time- that. But before we start going call Alexandria Times Sales out. Nothing further should down that road, we just want at 703-739-0001. be done on it until the BZA to know what the process is so hears the case,” Shannon said. we can be engaged.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 13 Cabbies pan proposed credit card mandate

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A measure that would re- customers want to quire Alexandria-based taxi- pay by credit card cabs to accept major credit and, because we’re cards drew the ire of drivers in the customer during Saturday’s city council service industry, we meeting. As written, the proposal need to offer what lets cab companies pick the the customers want.” credit cards accepted and the necessary equipment for pro- -Kyle Summers cessing the transactions. If ap- Alexandria Yellow Cab proved by city council, which general manager regulates the local industry, the requirement would go into effect in July. file photo Though not opposed to Banks said regulating the par- The city council is considering a proposal that requires Alexandria-based taxicabs to accept credit cards. taking plastic outright, driv- ent companies, rather than in- Drivers criticized the plan at a council meeting Saturday, arguing for more autonomy. ers complained bitterly that dividual drivers, would prove credit card fees would cut into easier for officials to enforce. potential competitors cutting regular review of the industry. of the concerns raised before their profits. City staff initially Alexandria Yellow Cab’s top into the taxicab industry, the Mayor Bill Euille, backed by bringing the measure back considered allowing drivers to management agreed with pair argued requiring drivers his colleagues, told city staff before city council later this pass along a surcharge for ac- Banks’ assessment. to accept credit cards merely SaturdayVA Gold Cup to 3.6x5_Layoutaddress several 1 4/10/13 month. 9:59 PM Page 1 cepting plastic but dropped the General Manager Kyle met customer expectations. stipulation for fear of driving Summers — and Yellow Cab “Drivers won’t always away customers, officials said. owner Spencer Kimball — want to accept credit cards, The drivers, independent worried that drivers who pre- but the customers want to pay contractors who own their fer dealing with cash will tell by credit card and, because vehicles, asked city council customers their credit card we’re in the customer ser- for more autonomy before machine is malfunctioning. vice industry, we need to of- approving the change. Cab- Yellow Cab, which already fer what the customers want,” bies, not the company owners, installed credit card machines Summers said. should decide what equipment in its fleet of taxis, struggles The idea of requiring cabs to use and the credit cards they to ensure all of its affiliated to accept credit cards emerged want to accept, the drivers ar- drivers follow the company earlier this year, when city gued. policy, Kimball said. council approved a slew of But City Attorney Jim He and Summers backed taxi rate changes during its Saturday, May 4, 2013 the proposal. Worried about VIRGINIA GOLD CUP RACES water: every drop counts. Great Meadow,The Plains ALEXANDRIA EARTH DAY 2013

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The Virginia Theological Seminary shook up the usual routine over the weekend, hosting a Christian rock festi- val in hopes of giving adher- ents and attendees a different view of the Episcopal Church. Though the seminary is better known for hosting lec- tures and convocations, the Rev. Ian Markham, the dean and president of the seminary, said event organizers believe the rock concert will remind attendees that Christianity can be attractive and interesting. courtesy Photo “We’re trying to promote Concert-goers watch Christian rock band Five Iron Frenzy at the Virginia Theological Seminary on Saturday. The campus hosted a Christian rock the vitality and relevance of festival, featuring a quidditch tournament and jam-packed afternoon of music. faith,” Markham said. While the Episcopal dition can be good and sub- ages, but Markham looked to to make sure that young peo- the largest gathering held at Church is typically cast as be- lime,’” Markham said. “But strengthen the relationship be- ple realize the church is for the 190-year-old seminary. ing very formal, he said, his the Episcopal Church is also tween the church and young them, too.” More than 600 spectators wish is that people will see a something where you can lis- people. The festival served as the gathered for a quidditch tour- different side. ten to rock music and you can “There is no faith with- seminary’s first foray into nament — the game popular- “The hope is an event of do something very alterna- out young people,” he said. hosting an event of such large ized by the Harry Potter series this nature will make people tive.” “There is no church without proportions — an impor- — earlier in the day. Follow- think, ‘OK, the Episcopal The free event was open the young staying in touch tant step in reaching out to ing the competition, guests Church is that way, and tra- to people of all faiths and with the church, and we need teens and young adults. And were treated to 10 hours of Markham is confident the music from some of the big- concert changed people’s per- gest names in Christian rock, spectives on the church and its including headliner Five Iron Potomac Belle Yacht Charters operations. Frenzy, the Letter Black and “We wanted people to the Sloan River Project. A Private Yacht for all Occasions! come away with ... if you’re Festival-goers also had not a Christian and don’t want the opportunity to chat with Located at the Alexandria City Docks to participate in the church ... band members through vari- come away seeing the church ous meet-and-greets. It was differently,” Markham said. the first of its kind on the cam- “The Episcopal Church is a pus, which offers theological happening denomination.” classes to more than 3,000 Though seminary officials students. do not have a final count of “This is important for us attendees, more than 1,700 to recognize what we’re do- registered for the event, which ing here,” Markham said. lasted from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. “We were invited to rise to the 703-868-5566 • www.potomacbelle.com Saturday. They believe it was challenge.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 15

Time: 7:30 p.m. April 19 - 20 Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- ington St. ‘THE WIZ’ The T.C. Williams drama Information: www.alexandriahistori- department will present the musical, cal.org “The Wiz,” a retelling of “The Wizard of Oz” set against an urban background, JOE PUG It’s been four years since Joe with a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, Calendar of Events Pug quit his day job as a carpenter, but gospel and soul music. Tickets are $10 his remarkable rise in the music world for adults and $5 for Alexandria City Pub- has been driven by the same hard-worn lic Schools staff, students and seniors. Virginia Theological Seminary gets groovy work ethic. His latest album was “The Time: 7:30 p.m. To have your event considered for our calendar listings, please email Great Despiser.” Tickets are $35. Location: T.C. Williams High School, [email protected]. You can also post your event directly to our Time: 7:30 p.m. 3330 King St. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Information: 703-824-6800 or www. online calendar by visiting www.alextimes.com. Vernon Ave. acps.k12.va.us/tcw Information: 703-549-7500 or www. birchmere.com April 19 - 21

THURSDAY NIGHT DATE SE- SPRING INTO BOOKS Come check RIES: ADRIAN DUKE Anchored by out the Friends of the Beatley Central practiced by former President Theodore Time: Now through September 30 7 p.m. his phenomenal piano playing, Adrian Library book sale. Roosevelt on the White House grounds Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Duke’s vast repertoire includes jazz and Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 10 in the early 1900s. Robust walking incor- OCCUPIED CITY: LIFE IN CIVIL Library, 5005 Duke St. swing classics, jazz arrangements of pop a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to porates environmental objects, such as Information: WAR ALEXANDRIA EXHIBITION Contact Bill Scouton at songs, New Orleans blues, and original 4:30 p.m. Sunday benches, poles and trees as props. The This exhibition examines life in an Ameri- 703-931-3559 songs. Tickets are $15. Location: event is free. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central can town seized and held by its federal Time: 7:30 p.m. Library, 5005 Duke St. government, following Virginia’s decision Time: 12:30 p.m. ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL Location: The Carlyle Club, 411 John Information: 703-746-1702 or www. to secede from the Union in May 1861. Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, SOCIETY BOOK LECTURE Guy Carlyle St. alexandria.lib.va.us Explore the experiences of Alexandrians 15000 Shenandoah Road Gugliotta, an award-winning reporter Information: 703-548-8899 and others who lived here during this Information: 703-765-4573 and writer, will speak on his recent book, SEE calendar | 20 tumultuous time through their words, as “Freedom’s Cap.” This is the story of the well as period photographs and collec- GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION 1850s expansion of the U.S. Capitol, the tions items. Suggested admission is $2. GROUP The group will discuss “Baby- coming of the Civil War, and the amazing Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday lon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald and and ironic role Jefferson Davis played in “…precise intonation, impeccable blending, through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. “The Custard Heart” by Dorothy Parker. pursuing this project. The event is free. and vocal beauty.” -Salt Lake City Tribune Sunday Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- ington St. “HHHH! ‘PINES’ TOUCHES GREATNESS!” Information: 703-746-4994 or www. ChiCago sUn-times alexandriahistory.org Now through December 31 MARSHALL HOUSE INCIDENT “oNE of THE yEAr’S bEST fILmS! EXHIBITION The deaths of Union Col. a brilliantly acted crime thriller. BRadley CoopeR is superb. Elmer Ellsworth and secessionist James Ryan GoslinG is pitch-perfect. He and eva Mendes have Jackson at the Marshall House Hotel palpable chemistry. Riveting.” along King Street during the Federal oc- cupation of Alexandria on May 24, 1861, stirred patriotic fervor in the north and south. This exhibit at Fort Ward features “A HELL of A rIdE! objects from the museum collection — Ryan GoslinG is spectacular. BRadley CoopeR’s ferocity and feeling like a star from the flag which had flown pull you in. pines sticks with you. Hold on tight.” over Marshall House and loan items Calmus from the Mary Custis Lee chapter of the RYAN GOSLING BRADLEY COOPER Ensemble CALMUS Daughters of the Confederacy — to tell EVA MENDES AND RAY LIOTTA this notable story about the event that Leipzig The exquisite voices of launched the Civil War in Alexandria. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Calmus bring German through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES German Masterpieces to the USA, Sunday Masterpieces along with a wide variety of a Location: Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. capella works — both sacred Braddock Road from the director of Presented by the Serenade! ‘blue valentine’ Information: 703-746-4848 or www. International Choral Series. and secular — spanning five #ThePlacebeyondThePines ThePlacebeyondThePinesmovie.com beyondThePinesmovie.tumblr.com facebook.com/ThePlacebeyondThePinesmovie fortward.org centuries. Calmus, visiting the Washington area for the April 18 NoW PLAyING IN THEATrES EVEryWHErE Friday, April 19, 2013 CheCk loCal listings for theatre loCations and showtimes first time, is a rising star in MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes – Text PINES with your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549). Msg & data rates may apply. Text HELP for info/STOP to cancel. at 7:30pm choral music. The ensemble THE HISTORY OF THE RAIL- For more on THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES and its stars Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper: iTunes.com/focusfeatures ROAD DEPOT The Model Railroad Complementary wine continually delights Club will present a program on the & beer reception audiences with its five pure history of the railroad depot in the United washington suburban press following the concert. States: a look at the Kansas City and Los voices. The program includes Angeles terminal as well as an introduc- The Little Theatrethur of 4.18Alexandria presents works by Bach, Schumann, tion to the infamous “amshacks.” The 3-61x4 sp St. Paul’s Schütz, and Schubert, as well free event also will include refresh- all.pbp-3-61x4-4c.0418.wsp Episcopal Church as German Folk Songs. ments. 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Fall in Love with Alexandria ridal B Directory 18 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Sports Quidditch’s quest to become a real sport Harry Potter fans elevated ring hoops — three exandria. With games lasting flock to Alexandria on each side — while seekers just 12 minutes, the entire tour- for tourney action search for the golden snitch. nament took only about two In the real-life adaptation hours. Officials were easy to By Jim McElhatton over the weekend, the hoops spot: They wore big, black top were Hula-Hoops mounted hats. And at least one person John Andrews, 67, stuck atop track hurdles. The snitch was dressed in a full wizard a broom between his legs and was a fleet-footed seminarian. garb. galloped around the grounds of The brooms were real, though The mix of top hats and the Virginia Theological Semi- they didn’t fly, of course. broom-riding people of all ages nary on Saturday. On any other While the sport got its on the normally quiet theologi- day, it’s the sort of thing that start on college campuses, it’s cal campus made more than a might get a guy locked up. growing fast. On the same day few joggers pause during their But Andrews fit right in that the Virginia Theologi- morning runs along Seminary Photo/jim mcelhatton John Andrews, 67, (left) drove hours to compete in the Virginia Theo- alongside the other keepers, cal Seminary hosted the free Road. Several stopped for a logical Seminary’s quidditch tournament Saturday. The unusual sport, chasers, bludgers and seekers event, the Quidditch World closer look. derived from the popular Harry Potter series, started on college cam- trying their hand at an unusual Cup was underway in Florida. To the uninitiated, it must puses and has grown increasingly popular. but increasingly popular sport There’s even an International have seemed a little bizarre. called quidditch. Quidditch Association, which But organizers said there was a School who helped plan the throughout the day: keeper, Less than a decade old, the counts teams in 45 states and higher purpose. event with the seminary. beater and bludger. sport grew out of the Harry Pot- five countries among its mem- “It can be difficult to have The school hosted the tour- Haynes had several impres- ter novels. In the books, wiz- bers. intergenerational fun,” said nament along with a free rock sive saves, swatting away balls ards and witches fly around on Eight teams with seven Patricia Lyons, a teacher at concert on the same day. with his broom as opposing brooms tossing balls through players each competed in Al- St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes “It just gets hard for fami- teams tried to throw them into lies, for churches, for sports the three hoops that he was leagues to provide opportuni- guarding. Still, he said bludger ties where people can genuine- was his favorite position. ly play together, and the truth is “You throw balls at people,” we’d probably do a lot of other he said, explaining the appeal. things together — talk, grow, The championship paired learn — if we could just com- St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes peted together,” Lyons said. School with a youth group During one game, Andrews from Easton, Md. Capturing and his friends, who were the snitch meant 150 points, an mostly in their 60s, played instant win, while tossing the against a team with players in ball through a hoop was good the second grade. for 15 points. “It was great after going The seeker on each team to all of the movies to go out had to grab what looked like a and play,” said Andrews, who towel hanging from the snitch’s drove up from the Hampton back pocket to capture him. area. “As far as sportsmanship, The snitch was not restricted it’s all just fun. It isn’t about to the field of play. And from how do you go and beat them the looks of things, he seemed up. No, you’re just out there to be a pretty accomplished having a good time.” distance runner. He sprinted Perhaps the youngest up a hill, disappearing off on player on the field was Mat- the other side of the sprawl- thew Haynes, a second grader ing seminary campus. Soon, he at Matthew Maury Elemen- was gone. tary School in Alexandria. The two seekers awkwardly He played three positions SEE quidditch | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 19 quidditch FROM | 18 galloped off after the snitch holding brooms between their legs. Neither appeared to have much of a chance. So it seemed almost certain, then, that the game would come down to the team that had the most shots through the hoops. With time running out, St. Ste- phens was clearly winning in that department. But just when it looked like the local school would win it all, things changed with the snap of the fingers. “I got him!” one of the Easton players yelled from afar with about a minute left to play. The winning seeker, Dean O’Donnell, 19, took a few minutes after catching his breath to recount how it happened. After all, nobody on the field could see a thing. “We took off toward the buildings and the other seeker was in front of me, so mostly I was following him the whole time to see where he was,” he said. “Then I saw the other seeker Name: look kind of lost, so he obviously lost Chris D. the snitch. So I scoured the buildings and I got near the concert stage, and Entry: then out of the corner of my eye, I Dulles Toll Road saw him running. … I went full speed for him and I had to chase him Exit: (near Springfield) for a while. 495 South “It was fun. They should do this more often.” Time: 4:30 PM

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April 19 INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PLAY- GROUP Children learn valuable social skills and improve their developmental skills through play. Parents and caregiv- ers will join their child in stimulating activities that reinforce physical, SixDegrees cognitive and social development. The of Separation playgroup is free. Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon written by John Guare Location: Cora Kelly Recreation Cen- APR. 19 – MAY 4, 2013 ter, 25 W. Reed Ave. Apr 19, 20, 26, 27, 30 & May 3, 4 | 8pm Information: Contact Deatrice Wil- Apr 27 & May 4 | 2pm liams at 703-746-3430 or deatrice. [email protected] PORT CITY PLAYHOUSE 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302 STEWARDS OF CHILDREN (at the corner of Crestwood and Quaker Lanes) TRAINING This event for parents and portcityplayhouse.org caregivers will demonstrate ways to better prevent, recognize and respond to child sexual abuse. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: The Center for Alexandria’s Children, 1900 N. Beauregard St. Information: 703-746-6008 or www. centerforalexandriaschildren.org CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS CONCERT Annually arranging more than 200 concerts all over the world, Classical Movements works with some of the most prestigious musical The Premier ensembles across the United States. It (Top left, going clockwise) 29th annual GW Parkway Classic, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21; will present its second serenade in the Alexandria Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2pm, April 20; Najee, 7:30 p.m., April 20; and Joe Pug, 7:30 p.m., April 18. dINING & International Choral Series — featuring German masterpieces performed by sPECIAL Calmus Ensemble Leipzig. Tickets are THIRD FRIDAY WITH THE Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 20 - 21 $25, and there will be free wine and MOUNT VERNON SWING Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, EvEnt vEnuE beer following the concert. BAND Owen Hammett will conduct 1500 Shenandoah Road THE MUSIC OF EMPOWER- 4/19 Time: 7:30 p.m. the live band, and there also will be Information: 703-765-4573 MENT FEATURING ELIZABETH Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, light refreshments provided by Mount PITCAIRN Come to the Alexandria 228 S. Pitt St. Vernon 4-H Awesome Adventurers. Symphony Orchestra debut of Elizabeth Information: 703-683-6040 Tickets are $4. Pitcairn, who is a celebrated and well- ANTHONY regarded American violinist. There will be performances of music by Portman, dAVId Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are Friday at 8pm $40 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for youth, 18 and younger. Tickets $30 Time: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday Kim Allen Kluge • Music Director 4/21 Location: Rachel M. Schlesinger Con- cert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. A MUsICAL Information: 703-548-0885 or www. TRIBUTE TO The Music of Empowerment alexsym.org with featured soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn, owner of the Red Violin FRANK sINATRA April 20 Sunday at 7pm OLD TOWN FARMERS MAR- KET Tickets $25 The market includes local dairy, SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8pm fish, fruits and vegetables. There is free parking in the garage during market 4/25 SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 3pm hours. Time: 7 a.m. Location: Market Square, 301 King PORTMAN The Cider House Rules (1999) St. Information: 703-746-3200 PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1 in ANITA KING D Major, Op. 19 APD: FREE CHILD IDENTIFICA- TION EVENT The Alexandria Police Thursday at 7:30pm Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin Department — in partnership with Tickets $15 the community and human services TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B minor department, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and the Center for Alexandria’s (“Pathétique”), Op. 74 Children Inc. — will host a SafeAssured for tickets & info visit Child Identification event for city thecarlyleclub.com residents. Free SafeAssured child iden- Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center • 3001 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA tification kits will be available to families 703-548-8899 TICKETS: $5 youth, $10 students, Adult tickets start at $40 • FREE PARKING • Group & senior discounts with children 16 and younger. 411 John Carlyle St. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alexandria, VA www.alexsym.org • 703-548-0885 Location: Alexandria Police Department Headquarters, 3600 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 21

on how to “green” a wedding, including craft, fair-trade and do-it-yourself decor ideas. Alexandria Times’ Cause of the Month Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Location: Ten Thousand Villages, 915 The Alexandria Times will donate a portion of every paid King St. display ad in March to our Cause of the Month. Please join us in Information: 703-684-1435 or www. contributing to this worthy cause. alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com The mission of The PRESIDENTIAL SALON Join former President James Madison as he Scholarship Fund of discusses and engages guests about po- April’s cause: Alexandria is to provide litical and personal issues of 1813. Take part in this conversation with the fourth Alexandria City Public president of the United States and be Schools students with a party to the public debate in the com- financial aid information pany of James Madison, as presented by John Douglas Hall. Reservations and need-based financial are recommended. Tickets are $15 for aid to help them attain adults and $10 for students. a meaningful college Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, or post-secondary 134 N. Royal St. education. Presidential Salon, 3 to 4:30 p.m., April 21 Information: 703-746-4242 or alexan- driava.gov/gadsbystavern Click on “Donate Now” at www.AlexScholarshipFund.org Wheeler Ave. “Smooth Side of Soul” and features hits ANNE HILLS Focus Music will or contact us at 703 824-6730 or [email protected]. Information: 703-838-4444 or alex- like “Perfect Nites” and “One Night in present folk singer-songwriter Anne andriava.gov/police Soho.” Tickets are $39.50. Hills, along with special guest Jesse Time: 7:30 p.m. Palidofsky. Her stunning soprano has ALEXANDRIA EARTH DAY This Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount made her one of contemporary folk Earth Day celebration will feature a wide Vernon Ave. music’s premier vocalists, completed by variety of environmentally themed activi- Information: 703-549-7500 or www. deft work on guitar and banjo. Tickets ties and educational exhibits related to birchmere.com are $18 general and $15 in advance. the city’s Eco-City initiative. The event Time: 7 p.m. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK also will include a tree sale and the third VIRGINIA BRONZE HANDBELL Location: Church of the Resurrection, annual Trashion Fashion Show, where CONCERT Come hear the Virginia 2280 N. Beauregard St. students from Alexandria City Public Bronze Community Handbell Ensemble Information: 703-501-6061 or www. Schools will showcase “up-cycling” in concert. Tickets are $20 for adults, focusmusic.org through fashion, art or song. $15 for seniors, and $10 for students Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and teachers. April 22 Location: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Time: 7:30 p.m. Brenman Park Drive Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, PARTNERS IN ART GROUP Information: 703-746-5418 or alex- 8009 Fort Hunt Road Looking for a chance to get together earthday.org Information: 703-765-4342 with creative people to discuss art and exchange ideas? Join a meeting of ANNUAL CITYWIDE CHEER- April 21 the Del Ray Artisans’ cooperatively led LEADING COMPETITION Come Partners in Art group. You may find the out and enjoy this cheerleading competi- 29TH ANNUAL GW PARKWAY group engaged in a creativity exercise, tion. CLASSIC Named a top race by the enjoying a short demonstration or in a Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Washington Post Express, the Parkway lively art-related discussion. Free and Location: T.C. Williams High School, Classic is an area favorite for its gor- open to the public. 3300 King St. geous route, capped field size and Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Information: Contact Mac Slover at runner amenities. There are registration Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 703-746-5407 or mac.slover@alexan- fees for the race. Mount Vernon Ave. driava.gov Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Contact Millie Mateu ~ What Big Ears You Have ~ Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 at globaleducationsolutions@gmail. ANTIQUE BOOKS ROADSHOW Madison St. com or Katherine Rand at katherine@ Rare book expert Allan Stypek of Second Information: Contact Lisa Hundley katherinerand.com Meet our dear little miss Quimby, a fabulous mix, part Story Books will help determine the Reeves at 703-836-1463 or lisa@ Chihuahua, part Toy Terrier. And what a darling girl is she. value of prized volumes. runpacers.com LEO KOTTKE The acoustic guitarist Time: Noon to 2 p.m. has released more than 20 studio Small in stature, Quimby has a large personality. Always on Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central CIVIL WAR SUNDAY Explore the albums and is known for his finger- Library, 5005 Duke St. Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War picking style. Leo Kottke’s last album the lookout for an empty lap, she is a snuggler yet energetic Information: 703-746-1702 or www. Sundays, a showcase of an original May was a collaboration recording with Mike and full of fun. alexandria.lib.va.us 26, 1861, edition New York Tribune Gordon called “Sixty Six Steps.” Tickets detailing Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s death in are $35. ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION Alexandria; a Peeps diorama illustrat- Time: 7:30 p.m. Visit the Shelter to meet Quimby and her adoptable pals. FUNDRAISER The St. Baldrick’s ing Ellsworth’s death; a TimeTravelers Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Get to know these wonderful pets-in-waiting to see what has Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War Vernon Ave. dedicated to raising money for childhood drummer boy; a diorama of a heating Information: 703-549-7500 or www. been missing in your life. cancer research, will host a fundraiser at system constructed in Alexandria to birchmere.com Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant and Sport Bar. warm Civil War hospital tents during the TO MEET THE HOMELESS PETS OF OUR CITY, PLEASE VISIT The silent auction will include a signed winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded April 23 www.alexandriaanimals.org OR CALL US AT 703-746-4664. Alex Ovechkin jersey, a signed Capitals Wickham musket discarded in a privy hockey stick, a Port City Brewery tour during the 1860s; and an exhibit on the MANAGING YOUR ONLINE Thank You! and tasting for 12, three The North Face Lee Street site during the Civil War. The REPUTATION Maurisa Potts of Spot- jackets, and sports tickets. event is free. ted MP will discuss online reputation Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. management, including aspects of pub- The Alexandria Animal Shelter’s Location: Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant Location: Alexandria Archaeology lic relations, external communication, and Sport Bar, 111 King St. Museum, 105 N. Union St. blogging, copywriting and social media. Pet of the Week is sponsored by Information: www.stbaldricks.org or Information: 703-746-4399 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Diann Hicks. www.bugsyspizza.com Location: Alexandria Small Business HOW TO SAY ‘I DO!’ TO FAIR Development Center, 625 N. Washing- NAJEE The platinum-selling smooth TRADE Ten Thousand Villages, a fair- ton St. 703-628-2440 jazz musician will perform in Alexandria trade retailer, will host this fun, casual Information: 703-778-1292 or www. www.diannhicks.com at the Birchmere. Najee’s latest album is event. The store will offer suggestions alexandriasbdc.org 22 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Obituaries

Of Front Royal, VA on death by Frances Hilsabeck #1026 and a member of the National Cemetery will be Ernest M. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at DeOrnellas. He is also sur- NRA. Friends may call at held at a later date. Contri- UVA Charlottesville, VA. vived by his brother-in-law Fairfax Memorial Funeral butions may be made in Er- Beloved husband of Cynthia; Thomas DeOrnellas and his Home, 9902 Braddock Rd. nie’s name to the Wounded Hilsabeck, 61 Son of Walter and Rosemary niece Vernonica DeOrnel- Fairfax, VA 22032 on Mon- Warrior Project, PO BOX Hilsabeck; Brother of Phaley las. Ernie was a long-time day, April 22, 2013 from 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 “Ernie” Hilsabeck. He is preceded in member of the Moose Lodge 1pm until the memorial ser- or the UVA Transplant Cen- vice begins at 3 ter P.O. Box 800265, Char- pm. Inurnment lottesville, VA 22908. www. at Arlington fmfh.com.

Darryl N. Pederson

April 7, 2013 Age 71 formerly of Alexan- dria, VA. Longtime International Consultant. Beloved son of the late Emma and Edward. Dear brother of Edward K. (Carol) and Ken- neth D. (Doris). Uncle of Pamela, Jonathan, Edward, Eileen, Christina and Carrie. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. His family appreciates the loving care of many relatives, Beaumont Hospice and Helping Hands. A memorial service was held Saturday April 13th at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, Royal Oak, MI 248-549-0500. Memo- rial tributes to the American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

For more Obituaries, See pg. 29 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 23 At Home A garden tour like no other

By Lisa McLean hellebores and Emerald Gaiety eu- across the country. onymus, among others. Don’t know “We are so lucky to have home- It’s generally considered im- your conifer from a columnar? No owners who are so gracious to open polite to poke around a resident’s worries. Volunteers will explain the their homes,” said Mason Mon- backyard garden uninvited. But different flowers and plants show- tague Bavin, a Garden Club of Al- Saturday’s historic garden tour in cased during the tour. exandria member since 1994 and Old Town will give the inquisitive What began 80 years ago as a co-chair of the Old Town tour. a chance to mosey around some of civic project by members of the Her mother also was a member the neighborhood’s back alleyways Garden Club of Virginia in 1927 of the garden club, and Bavin has and see what’s behind the more cel- to help save some of Thomas Jef- fond childhood memories of help- ebrated walls in Alexandria. ferson’s trees at his beloved Mon- ing her pass out refreshments dur- Eight historic homes and gar- ticello estate has since blossomed ing tours. dens in Old Town will welcome into the annual Historic Garden The Old Town tour has been a visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as Week. This year, 32 home and gar- yearlong, joint-planning effort by the part of the annual Historic Homes den tours will take place over eight Garden Club of Alexandria and the and Garden Tour, with proceeds days and include 200 private homes Huntington Garden Club. The flow- courtesy Photo going to the restoration of historic and gardens that stretch across the er arrangements showcased in the The annual Historic Homes and Garden Tour will gardens and landmarks in Virginia. commonwealth. homes are made from materials gath- take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Old So far the tours have raised ered from the gardens of volunteers. Town. Proceeds from the event — which is part of Even those without a green the 80th annual Historic Garden Week — will go to thumb will appreciate seeing Japa- about $17 million. Last year, they the restoration of gardens and landmarks through- nese andromeda, toad lilies, liriope, pulled in 25,000 visitors from SEE garden | 28 out Virginia.

HOME OF THE WEEK Rosemont residence amazes with recent renovations

This four-bedroom, The spacious own- three-and-a-half bath- er’s suite boasts a lux- room stone Colonial ury bath, and there are features a fabulous ex- three upper-level bed- pansion and renovation rooms as well as a full and sits just a couple of bathroom. blocks from the King The huge lower-lev- Street Metro. el recreation room has a The main level hosts gas fireplace, built-ins, a foyer entry, living wet bar and full bath- room with gas fireplace room with heated floors. and adjacent year-round The amazing residence sunroom. This floor also also enjoys two large includes a formal dining storage rooms, a lovely room, gourmet kitchen yard with front and rear Photos/weichert realtors and beautiful, centrally patios, stone shed, and (Above) This lovely residence — with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half located family room off-street parking. baths — sits in the Rosemont neighborhood and boasts a gorgeous ex- with access to the yard. pansion. (Right) Inside, the main level features a living room with gas fireplace and beautiful family room with access to the yard.

At a Glance: Neighborhood: Rosemont Parking: Driveway Location: 204 Commonwealth Ave., Bedrooms: 4 Contact: Christine Garner of Weichert Realtors at Alexandria, VA 22301 Baths: 3.5 703-587-4855 or www.christinegarner.com Price: $1,050,000 Built: 1945

ADVERTORIAL 24 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Opinion A silver lining in the “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” Beauregard debate - Thomas Jefferson

As expected, the city council voted overwhelmingly in favor of rezoning the Beauregard corridor Saturday, giving developers more density in exchange for contributions toward public amenities. What was less expected was the thoughtful discussion of affordable housing and the council’s strategy for preserving homes for Alexandria’s low- and middle-income families. The debate, if not city council’s ultimate action, marked an- other small step in the right direction. Residents of the neighborhood — one of Alexandria’s last remaining holdouts of market-rate affordable housing — be- lieve redevelopment will force them out. They claim that the 800 units secured from developers as part of the deal for re- zoning does not go far enough. And we tend to agree with them. Thankfully, this is not the last time we will debate the fu- ture of Beauregard. As Mayor Bill Euille noted, individual projects in the neighborhood will require special-use permits. And that leaves the door open for more negotiating. Euille also made it clear that he views the 800 dedicated affordable housing units as a baseline figure. The goal, he said, should be somewhere above that mark. Your Views City Councilor John Chapman likewise deserves praise for a last-minute amendment that shifts leftover dollars from the public amenities, specifically the fire station and any transit improvements, toward affordable housing efforts. The city Here’s an idea: Let’s vote on it council wisely allowed that money — if it becomes available — to be spent anywhere in Alexandria. To the editor: defined spaces, whether build- erendum? And not only on the And at least one developer offered to put more afford- The recent letter by James ings or wine glasses, there waterfront — have them on able housing units upfront during the redevelopment process, Pelkofski decrying the Al- also are limits to how many any major topic. For example, though they will be available for a much shorter period of exandria Times’ waterfront cars can park on the streets how about the budget propos- coverage (“The Times shows near the river. al crafted by the city manager time than outlined in the neighborhood’s small area plan. That its true colors with waterfront And in spite of all the os- that will raise property taxes? goes a ways toward meeting one of the main concerns of resi- plan coverage,” April 4) was tensible research that led to You would think a creative dents: that homes for their families won’t be available early articulate confusion. Believ- the city’s divisive waterfront and visionary city council enough in the demolition process. ing the Times has no right to proposal, when I asked a city would want to at least deter- We haven’t been shy about pointing out the flaws in the an editorial opinion that differs employee providing staff sup- mine if there is a web-based Beauregard plan. It is an imperfect vision for the neighbor- from the thundering herd was port to the waterfront commis- method to occasionally assess hood’s future, one that largely puts redevelopment before bad enough. But even sadder sion about flooding and park- taxpayers’ desires. I guarantee residents despite the much-touted public amenities and boost was his failing to appreciate ing, he knew nothing about that speaking to them in a pub- to the city’s tax base. that the waterfront argument either. So much for enabling lic hearing is a waste of time But at least on Saturday, through their words and actions, is not about the goal — it’s informed residents. even if it’s good theater. But about using greater density as Mr. Pelkofski’s smug re- having a vote-by-web, even Alexandria’s top elected officials publicly recognized the city the means to achieve it. marks, however, did raise an an advisory one, might actu- can — and should — do more. Adding density to generate idea that computer technol- ally dissuade them from their It’s too late to dramatically overhaul the Beauregard plan. additional tax revenue has aw- ogy may now enable us to preordained decisions. That ship has sailed. But when the next major project comes ful consequences for the qual- take advantage of. When he up, securing affordable housing must be at the forefront of ity of life for all Alexandrians, erroneously argued the recent negotiations — and not as an afterthought. especially for those residing city council election was a near the waterfront. Just as waterfront referendum, I won- - Jim Roberts there are physical limits to all dered why not have a real ref- Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 25 Supporting Capital Bikeshare comes Moving toward better at the cost of other priorities

To the editor: transitional care The public relations Recently it seems that we Discussion of transitional campaign for Capital City Hall doesn’t seem see or hear this phrase — “tran- care is widespread right now for Bikeshare conceals the sitional care” — in reference many reasons. Health care re- city’s failed due diligence to have control of to health care, but what does it form is of serious concern to our on the troubled company this program.” mean? And more importantly, country at this time. Up until re- running Alexandria’s pro- what does it mean to you and cently there has been little incen- gram and its projected your loved ones? tive to improve transitional care. growing costs. Let’s start with a simple defi- Recent trends — such as the use Bikeshare’s main op- expense of libraries and 2012. The city’s solu- nition: Transitional care refers to of electronic medical records, eration is embroiled in re- parks that benefit all resi- tion is to rely on $70,000 coordinated actions and infor- financial penalties and incen- mation shared between health tives from Medicare, and quality paying the city of Montreal dents. It is expected that from real estate taxes and care professionals — such as initiatives — have encouraged a a $32 million startup loan 960,000 people will visit a $50,000 developer pay- Alexandria’s libraries next ment. The Bikeshare bud- primary care doc- greater focus on im- and responding to a $28 tors, specialists and proving critical tran- year; this is 53 times the get is still short $66,000. million lawsuit from its the hospital team sition times. number of Bikeshare mem- Every other city uses software vendor. It’s sell- — and different Many health care ing off international sys- bers in the region. Yet the dedicated sponsors to locations of care, systems and commu- tems throughout Europe, as city is cutting libraries by cover operating costs, but like a hospital, nity partners, such as well as in New York City $93,000 and giving Bike- not Alexandria. Using real emergency room, Inova, have imple- and Chicago. share $120,000. estate taxes to support a nursing facility or mented transitional It is unclear where Last year, Alexandria’s financially troubled pri- home. care management Alexandria’s Bikeshare Bikeshare program was vate company and a pro- So why is tran- programs to ease stands in all this, but none- fully covered by federal gram with projected yearly sitional care so patients’ movement theless, the city intends to grants, but operating costs important, and from the hospital to expand this system at the were discontinued in April SEE bikeshare | 26 why are we hear- MyView the home setting. ing about it now? Julia Garcia In addition to When people move health care profession- between care settings, there are als making changes to improve many opportunities for miscom- care transitions, patients and their Don’t let Dominion Power fool you; munication, and the individual caregivers need to play a sig- may experience decreased qual- nificant role in transitional care. natural gas has significant risks ity and poor coordination of care They need to ask their health care and treatment. Examples may team: What are the warning signs To the editor: lator in Richmond, is con- Europe pays about three include poor understanding of of their illness? What should they The commonwealth’s sidering whether to allow times more and Japan medications, leading to an er- do if they occur? What are the largest electric utility, Do- this new fossil fuel plant about four times more. ror in how those medications medications? Why are they pre- minion Power, is way be- to go forward. The answer Price volatility also is are taken, or poor understand- scribed and how do they work? hind in making sure Virgin- should be what’s in the best a major concern. Every- ing of the disease, resulting in an And when are follow-up appoint- ians can rely on reasonable, interests of Virginia fami- one has felt the impact of avoidable hospital trip. ments required? consistent and stable elec- lies and businesses: No. spiking gasoline prices. Most of us have personal Additionally, patients or their tricity bills, as well as clean Although natural gas But, wind that turns turbine or family experience with care caregivers should bring — and energy sources that don’t prices are low — leaving blades costs nothing, locks transitions. Despite how fre- review — medication lists as contribute to climate dis- aside the significant costs in a predictable long-term quently they occur, not much at- well as a list of the health care ruption. To get up to speed, associated with global cost of electricity for de- tention has been paid to ensuring professionals involved with their its plans need a greater fo- warming and pollution cades, and protects fami- the move between health care care to all appointments or lo- cus on energy efficiency — this may not continue. lies and businesses from professionals and settings goes cations to prevent errors and as well as wind and solar Tellingly, Dominion CEO unexpected price spikes smoothly and safely. improve communication. Don’t power. Thomas Farrell recently and volatile fossil-fuel When you think of how much assume everyone is communi- Instead, Dominion Pow- expressed concern that if markets. information is involved — in- cating with each other. This is er is proposing a roadmap the country were to switch Dominion has no ex- cluding health history, medica- your illness, and you have a re- that will leave Virginia to all-natural gas for its cuse for not investing more tions, tests, follow-up appoint- sponsibility to be a part of the further behind the curve: a electricity needs over the in clean energy. New Jer- ments and plans, education, and management. $1 billion natural gas facil- next 20 to 30 years, natural sey obtains much more of coordination — it is no wonder Together you and your health ity in Brunswick County. gas prices would rise sig- its electricity from solar there are so many opportunities care team can improve the co- It’s a poor choice because nificantly. power than Virginia even for something to be overlooked. ordination of your treatment for natural gas is susceptible Additionally, plans to though we get more sun- Individuals with a chronic illness the better. to volatile prices and, as a export natural gas from the shine. Studies show that are even more at risk because of fossil fuel, contributes to United States could lead to offshore winds can gener- their frequent use of health care global warming. upward pressure on prices ate enough electricity to services and the many profes- The writer is the director of On Wednesday, the since countries around the power the entire state. sionals and settings they may use transitional care at Inova State Corporation Com- world pay much more for on a regular basis. Health System. mission, Dominion’s regu- natural gas. For example, SEE natural gas | 26 26 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

bikeshare Bikeshare programs, has proposed additional launch Margaret Thatcher deserves her due FROM | 25 expenses of $60,000 to losses is unconscionable. $100,000 that were not The reaction to last week’s dropov, who was the general up images of East German Using half a million of tax part of the initial contract.” death of Margaret Thatcher, secretary for all of 11 months). swimmers. Still, the one time I dollars to update the 2008 Bikeshare is not a city- the former prime minister of In 1986, while Thatcher was saw her in person (after wait- owned service like DASH the United Kingdom, has been still in office, Time did name ing in line several hours at a bike plan, when federal funds are available for bike buses and the King Street fascinating. Love her or hate just its third-ever woman as book signing) I was struck by Trolley. It is owned and op- her, she was the most impor- Person of the Year: the world- how feminine and even pretty planning, is poor judg- erated by a private compa- tant woman of the 20th cen- changing Corazon Aquino. she was. ment. tury. Ideology obviously also played Thatcher’s accomplish- City Hall doesn’t seem ny. This is why Mayor Mi- Paul Johnson in the Wall a role in the snubbing. ments were remarkable, for a to have control of this pro- chael Bloomberg of New Street Journal called her the In the early 1980s, when man or woman. She was the gram. City staff claims that York City, where 7,000 most important woman histori- I wasn’t particularly sympa- longest-tenured prime minister Alexandria’s ridership and bikes are due next month, cally since Catherine the Great. thetic to Thatcher’s policies, I of the United Kingdom over revenues have exceeded required that no taxpayer Falling in the “hate her” cat- couldn’t help notice that Ms. the past century. She took the Arlington’s, which has six money fund Bikeshare. He egory would be the Magazine (to which helm just months after John times as many stations and wants no financial liability Washington Post, in I was a subscriber) Paul II became pope and 18 bikes, lack credibility. for the city. which a (below-the- simply ignored her. months before Reagan became Others experience some- Alexandria can cre- fold) front-page obitu- How embarrassing president. And with them, she thing similar. From Arling- ate a bicycle culture using ary contained quotes Thatcher was for brought down the Soviet Union the many grants available mainly from her them, the self-pro- using a mixture of sticks — de- ton: “... The magnitude of the potential shortfalls for planning and building opponents. Her ac- claimed champions ployment of advanced missiles infrastructure. Real estate complishments were of rights and oppor- in Europe — and the carrots of in operating revenues as- tax dollars should be used cited through obvi- tunities for women. engagement and disarmament. sociated with the planned ously clenched teeth, MyView Here was a wom- She was the first major leader expansion has led to ... se- for residents and their chil- and there was little an who — through to identify Gorbachev as some- curing additional sources dren on things like librar- Denise Dunbar attempt to place her intelligence, hard one the West could work with. of operating revenue.” A ies, parks, and our depleted in the larger historical picture. work and force of personality Thatcher took the helm in University of Maryland open space fund. It wasn’t just the Post either — not only reached the pin- Britain after the Winter of Dis- official stated: “Alta Bi- — media attention was largely nacle of political life, but also content, a time when the island cycle Share, the company - Kathryn Papp limited relative to her impor- was successful in restoring her was crippled by labor strikes, that manages the Capital Alexandria tance. A friend of mine com- country’s economic health and high unemployment and poor mented that her death seemed world standing. The magazine economic growth. She took like a one-day media event, should have embraced her as- on the trade unions, privatized even for publications like the cension and accomplishments, industries that had been na- Journal. This led me to ponder: even if it disagreed with specif- tionalized and deregulated the natural gas ity bills and lower carbon Would a man who changed the ic policies. But Ms. Magazine financial industry. The year she emissions, if these rank- world as she did be sent off staff members couldn’t bring became prime minister, 29 mil- FROM | 25 ings were significantly im- with so little fanfare? Or is this themselves to do it. lion working days were lost to proved. Dominion needs to pur- treatment of Thatcher — who My American Heritage strikes. In 1990, the year she The corporation com- sue energy-efficiency pro- smashed the ultimate glass Dictionary describes “femi- left office, that had dropped to mission should deny the grams much more vigor- ceiling of political leadership nism” as: “A doctrine that ad- fewer than 2 million. Brunswick County plant ously. Virginia ranks 37th of a major, Western country — vocates or demands for women Thatcher was a woman of proposal and instruct Do- on the American Council a flagrant display of sexism? the same rights granted men, rare ability who was the right minion to protect our fami- for an Energy-Efficient Thatcher was not given her as in political or economic sta- leader for Britain at a crucial lies and businesses by in- Economy’s 2012 state due relative to her male peers tus.” In the example that she point in history. The world be- vesting in clean energy and scorecard, down from 34th during her tenure as prime set, Thatcher was the ultimate came safer and more prosper- energy efficiency instead. in 2011. The common- minister. She was never named feminist. She spoke out about ous because of her. May she The commission’s hearing wealth scored only one- Time magazine’s Wo/Man of the abilities of women in an era rest in peace. Wednesday on the plant is and-a-half out of a possible the Year, though her cohorts when she was very much an open to the public. in defeating communism, for- anomaly. She famously stated, 20 points on utility and mer President Ronald Reagan “If you want something said, public benefits programs (twice) and Pope John Paul ask a man. If you want some- The writer is the publisher of and policies. Virginia busi- nesses and families could II garnered the honor (as did thing done, ask a woman.” the Alexandria Times. - Bill Brockhouse save money on electric- Soviet leaders Mikhail Gor- The Soviets dubbed her the Alexandria bachev (twice) and Yuri An- “Iron Lady,” which conjures

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OUT OF THE ATTIC From the web Denise Dunbar Publisher The Old Club served up fine dining In response to “Food for thought: [email protected] in a city hungry for choices City Hall mulls letting food trucks Patrice V. Culligan into Alexandria,” April 11: Publisher Emeritus lexandria’s res- [email protected] taurant scene is Boyd Walker writes: Derrick Perkins A an epicurean’s I think food trucks would be a great ad- Editor-in-Chief dream, so it is hard to dition to [Old Town’s] farmers markets. [email protected] imagine that dining op- Close off the block between Market tions in the mid-20th Square and Tavern Square on Saturday EDITORIAL century were few and far mornings and give people another reason Melissa Quinn between. to come to the market. I would not mind Reporter & Photographer Aside from small seeing them at Founders or Waterfront [email protected] luncheonettes and cafes Park on weekends to get people to go to near City Hall, quick, Courtesy of the Office of Historic Alexandria the waterfront and use the parks. Several Evan Campbell chain restaurants like of the D.C. food trucks originate in Alex- Calendar & Copy Editor a social club, of which Woodrow Wilson Bridge [email protected] Hot Shoppes and How- andria. I know three that use a kitchen on ard Johnson’s, and large George Washington was approach, the site was for Wheeler Avenue and sometimes go to Port Ana Rampy banquet facilities like a member. decades routinely used as City Brewing when it is open for tastings. Intern the George Mason Hotel, The two-story build- an unofficial passive rec- I would definitely support adding food there were limited op- ing with exterior end reation and picnic ground trucks to the restaurant mix around town. ADVERTISING tions for a restive meal chimneys and a front by city residents. portico supported by Laura Lee, who Kristen Essex in a high-quality environ- Food Trucker writes: six square columns was served foods in the Vir- Director of Sales ment. Restrictive liquor I always find it interesting when a res- said to have been moved ginia style with an em- & Marketing laws and a focus on feed- taurant owner or restaurant association from its early location at phasis on Southern fa- [email protected] ing government workers, talks about needing to level the playing Broomilawn Point to the vorites, operated The Old Patrice V. Culligan shoppers and tourists left field. To most food truckers, that’s code corner of Gibbon Street Club for many years. The [email protected] residents little choice in for: The government needs to protect in the late 19th century. building accommodated their search for a higher restaurants from competition. [Yes,] both Marty DeVine However, this fact, like up to 250 guests in its standard of dining op- trucks and restaurants sell food, but that’s [email protected] so much of the build- dining rooms and was tions. where the comparison ends. If you really Margaret Stevens ing’s history and original one of the first buildings One exception was want to level the playing field, tell res- [email protected] purpose, has never been in Alexandria to be fully The Old Club restau- taurants they have to close when it’s bad fully documented. air-conditioned. Pat Booth rant, located at 555 S. weather out, that they can’t offer their Yet Broomilawn The building was Office/Classified Manager Washington St., which customers any indoor seating and that [email protected] Point, located at the con- recently restored for its featured an afternoon their kitchen can only be 80 square feet. vergence of the Potomac new use as the General teahouse and boasted … Rather than argue that food trucks Graphic Design River and Great Hunting Washington Club condo- fine dining served in an should be subject to the same regulations Creek, was a perfect site miniums. Ashleigh Carter authentic colonial atmo- as restaurants, why not argue that restau- Art Director for recreation and so- sphere by night. Legend rants should be less regulated and enlist [email protected] cial gatherings. Now the Out of the Attic is has it that the building food trucks to help? That’s something was named for its origi- site of the Hunting Point provided by the Office ALEXTIMES LLC both sides could agree on. nal 18th-century use as apartment towers and of Historic Alexandria. Denise Dunbar Managing Partner The Ariail family Weekly Poll William Dunbar HOW TO REACH US Last Week This Week 110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Do you favor allowing food trucks like those in Should city council have demanded more affordable 703-739-0001 (main) D.C. to operate in Alexandria? 703-739-0120 (fax) housing units from Beauregard’s property owners? www.alextimes.com 76% Yes, they would be a welcome food A. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes, 800 units is not enough. Send your comments to: choice in underserved areas. [email protected] B. No, doing so would have put the entire Letters must be signed by the writer. In- 24% No, our city’s existing restaurants clude address and phone for verification are struggling as it is — more competition redevelopment plan at risk. (not for publication). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal is not what they need. attacks will not be published. 59 votes Take the poll at alextimes.com 28 | April 18, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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The fun part for Bavin is discovering what these gar- den club volunteers have done inside the homes, often with adventurous and creative ar- rangements. “To walk into someone’s kitchen and see what they’ve done with fruits and vegetables — I’m in such awe of what they do,” she said. Twig Murray, a member of the Alexandria garden club for a decade, said that every year is unique for the garden tour. For a $40 ticket, tour-goers get to see so much, she added. “It’s worth it alone just to see the flower arrangements,” Murray said. Catherine Bolton, co-chair of the tour and garden club member since 2009, sings the praises of the Old Town home- owners who participate in the garden tour. Photo/Gardener’s Supply Co. Attendees of the Historic Homes and Garden Tour will see an ar- “I’m so grateful to the ray of flowers and plants at Saturday’s event. The statewide tours many lovely homeowners who raised about $17 million for the restoration of gardens and land- said they’d love to do it when marks throughout Virginia over the last 80 years. I called and asked them,” House Museum and Garden; Mount Vernon Estate, Mu- Bolton said. Carlyle House Historic Park; seum and Gardens; Gunston In addition to visiting eight Lloyd House; the American Hall plantation; and Ivy Hill properties, a ticket also allows Horticultural Society at River Cemetery. access to The Lee-Fendall Farm; George Washington’s “People have said it’s a great deal and a lovely way to spend the day,” Murray said.

What you need to know

• Tickets may be purchased in advance for $35 at www. vagardenweek.org and the Alexandria Visitors Center at 221 King St. • On Saturday, tickets are available for $40 at any house on the tour or at the visitors center. Tour will hap- pen rain or shine. • No photography is allowed. • Parking meter passes for out-of-town visitors are avail- able at the visitors center.

E M A I L T O D A Y [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 18, 2013 | 29 Obituaries Phillip H. Babcock, Linda M. Clarkin, Antoinette K. Kropf, Mary K. Pumphrey Dorothy E. Taylor of Alexandria, April 11, of Alexandria, April 13, of Alexandria, April 14, (87), of Alexandria, April (99), of Alexandria, April 2013 2013 2013 11, 2013 8, 2013 Lowrie M. Beacham Florence M. Del- Jacob Lovelace James J. Richichi, Janet Ann White, Jr., of Alexandria, April aney (79), of Alexan- (34), formerly of Alexan- of Alexandria, April 12, of Alexandria, April 10, 11, 2013 dria, April 7, 2013 dria, April 7, 2013 2013 2013 Robert A. Black, Ronald L. Frinks Alan R. McCoy (65), William Steck, of Al- of Alexandria, April 10, (78), formerly of Alexan- formerly of Alexandria, exandria, April 13, 2013 2013 dria, April 2, 2013 April 1, 2013 To place an Marjorie H. Swett obituary call Gerald “Jerry” Lovella May Kinche- Margaret L. Pen- (93), formerly of Alexan- Bora (69), of Alexan- loe (92), of Alexandria, nekamp, of Alexandria, dria, April 9, 2013 703.739.0001 dria, April 7, 2013 April 12, 2013 April 10, 2013

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