Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXV, No. 15 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper April 16, 2009 ‘Toast’ Is Toast Campagna Center cancels spring- time events to focus on its mission.

By Michael Lee Pope they’ve never heard of the Gazette Packet Campagna Center. Some people know the building very well, but hen Karen Hughes don’t know anything about what arrived in the cor we do here.” Wner office at the Flash forward to planning for Campagna Cen- 2009, when Hughes and her board ter’s landmark South Washington of directors came to a consensus Street address, the nonprofit’s new that some of the social events were executive indicated she would be distracting. Staff members were moving in a different direction. As being pulled away from providing far back as a November 2006, educational and developmental Hughes was already hinting that programming for more than 1,500 she might have second thoughts children each day at 65 sites across about the hoopla surrounding the the city. Meanwhile, the harsh eco- Scottish Walk every winter in Old nomic environment created a Members from the Royal Scottish Dance Town and a garden party known framework for drastic measure. Society of Northern Virginia dance to as the Toast of Alexandria at “Signature events, when well the music of the Scottish Celtic Band Collingwood Library every spring. attended, can be big fundr-aisers ‘The Devil’s Tailors. “It’s evident that we have some- for a non-profit,” said Councilman what of a branding issue,” said Rob Krupicka, who is a member Hughes in a November 2006 in- of the nonprofit organization’s terview, shortly after she assumed board of directors. “But with this Tartan Day the title of president the previous economy, they can also be a lot of month. “People will say that they he National Capital Tartan Day Commit- have been to the parade and See Campagna, Page 5 Ttee held its festival at Market Square on April 4. National Tartan Day, which offi- cially falls on April 6, celebrates Scottish heritage 3 Seats, 5 Candidates and the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath. Gil Smith, president of the National The declaration, a formal declaration of Scot- Capital Tartan Day Committee and his tish Independence, was written in 1320 by the dog, Speed, visit with Jocelyn La Force. City’s East End district boasts only abbot of Arbroath and chancellor of Scotland, competitive race for School Board. Bernard de Linton, and sent to the Pope John XXII Photos by on April 6. The declaration was authorized by the Louise Krafft/ By Michael Lee Pope polls next month. Scottish king Robert the Bruce. Gazette Packet Gazette Packet In nine precincts known as “Dis- trict A” on the city’s East End, five he city’s enrollment is rap- candidates are seeking election to Tidly expanding. Homeless three seats. With incumbent mem- children are appearing in ber Eileen Cassidy Rivera declin- city schools at unprecedented ing to seek a second term, the two rates. Dropout rates at the high incumbent members seeking re- school are the highest in the re- election in District A are Sheryl gion. Yet the campaign for Gorsuch and Scott Newsham. Alexandria’s next School Board They will be joined on the ballot has very little competition, with by newcomers Bill Campbell, Mimi two-thirds of the incumbent mem- Carter and Helen Morris. The

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A year ago this month, Del. Brian Moran (D-45) held a widely Photo by attended fund-raising event at T.C. Williams High School to build support behind his campaign for governor. Yet Moran had not yet

formally announced his gubernatorial candidacy. At the time, Michael Lee Pope Moran campaign officials estimated they could be holding a for- mal campaign kickoff event as early June. “He can’t run on the Kaine legacy if he doesn’t help make it happen first,” said spokes- man Jesse Ferguson at the T.C. Williams event in April 2008. But then no kickoff event was scheduled, and the campaign for governor became much more complicated. First there was the entry of former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry District A candidates for the School Board, from left to right: Bill Campbell, Mimi McAuliffe into the race. Then there was the difficult decision Carter, Sheryl Gorsuch, Helen Morris and Scott Newsham. about whether Moran should run a simultaneous campaign for House of Delegates and governor. That was followed by Moran’s unexpected resignation in late December, then a contentious re- count in which the Republican candidate came within 16 votes of Competition in District A winning the seat in a special election. Now, with fewer than two months before the June 9 primary, From Page 1 “The next three years are going to be very impor- Moran campaign officials are preparing for what they are calling three candidates with the most number of votes tant,” said Gorsuch in an interview about her reelec- a “hometown kickoff” at 3:30 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recre- will win a seat on the School Board. tion campaign. “We are going to need to follow ation Center, where he is expected to receive formal endorsements through on a lot of what we started in the last term.” of Democratic Alexandria officials. “We’ve spent the last five months SCOTT NEWSHAM: A native of Hollin Hills in Gorsuch said one of her most important accom- travelling around Virginia conducting events that show regional Fairfax County, Newsham has lived in Alexandria plishments during her first term in office was oppos- support behind Brian,” said Ferguson this week, adding that Re- since 1994. In the 2006 election, he received 2,468 ing a plan at the state level that would have removed publican challenger Bob McDonnell held a kickoff event last votes putting him in third place in a field of five the requirement for parents to approve individual month. “Now it’s time to come back to the hometown and have candidates who were running in that election. He is special-education plans for students with disabilities. Alexandria stand firmly behind Brian as we head into the home- a 23-year veteran of the Coast Guard with a She also opposed a federal plan she said would have stretch of the primary campaign.” bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Common- calculated test results for students with limited En- In a related note, Republican candidate Sasha Gong filed pa- wealth University and a master’s degree in marine glish proficiency before they were ready. During a perwork last week indicating she will be on the ballot for Moran’s affairs from the University of Washington. Newsham recent meeting with parents of special-education chil- old seat that is currently held by incumbent Del. Charniele Her- has worked as a school bus driver in Alexandria, and dren, Gorsuch pledged action on their concerns. ring (D-46). he has been an active member of several parent- “It’s obvious that we are not doing very well,” said teacher associations. Gorsuch, who is currently the vice chairwoman of “I believe that I have contributed toward increas- the board. “And it’s very frustrating to me that we Cartoon Head Candidate ing the public confidence people have in the school haven’t had more of a discussion about the data.” Last weekend, the streets of Alexandria were flooded with a system,” said Newsham in an interview about his If she is elected to a second term, Gorsuch said, new kind of political yard signs sporting a whimsical cartoon im- reelection. “That makes them more comfortable as she would like to focus her attention on improving age of independent candidate Rich Williamson. Unlike most of taxpayers contributing to the system.” the division’s responsiveness to students with disabili- the season’s yard signs, Williamson’s signs featured a cartoon im- In one-on-one settings and in public forums this ties. Calling the school system’s performance in this age of himself, crafted for $50 two years ago by an Internet-based campaign season, Newsham has been careful to be area “abysmal,” the vice chairwoman said she thinks company known as “FastIcon.” Although Williamson initially in- clear about his vision for the role of a board mem- ending the practice of segregating these students from tended the image as a Facebook avatar, now that he is in the heat ber. In a number of settings this campaign cycle, the general student population will help create a new of a difficult campaign for the City Council the cartoon icon has Newsham said he would prefer to leave much of the sense of accountability. found its way into the campaign. Cartoon images of the candidate day-to-day decision-making to Superintendent “Before we instituted the inclusion model, I think have now been planted in every major thoroughfare as well as Morton Sherman and the central administrative of- it may not have always been clear who was respon- several side streets. Williamson said he has had several requests fice on Beauregard Street. As a board member, he sible,” said Gorsuch. “I think that principals need to for individual yard signs specifically because children are attracted stresses, it’s his job to hold the superintendent ac- be held accountable by prioritizing their performance to the cartoon candidate. “When people open the door now, they’ll countable. “I don’t bring a personal agenda,” said in this area as part of their evaluation.” recognize me instantly from the cartoon,” said Williamson, who Newsham. “As a board member, you are one of nine. said he paid less than $1,000 for 100 of the 2-foot-by-two-foot So you have to get four other people to agree with BILL CAMPBELL: A native of Fairmont, W.Va., placards. “One woman answered the door and immediately called your perspective.” Campbell has lived in Alexandria since 2005. He has for kids because the guy on the cartoon man was here.” Newsham said one of his most important accom- a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from plishments during his first term in office was sup- the University of West Virginia and a master’s degree porting an initiative to make the school system more in paralegal studies from Georgetown University. On Twenty Percent Expected environmentally conscious. During the last election, the campaign trail, Campbell often points out that Election officials predicted this week that they expect about Newsham said, he heard from many voters about although blacks form a majority of the student popu- 15,000 voters to participate in the May 5 election, which is about the importance of directing the division toward en- lation, candidates’ forums are often dominated by 20 percent of the active registered voters in the city. That’s only vironmental stewardship. So he worked with others white parents. 13 percent of the population that is 18 or older. City demographer to help create an environmental stewardship advi- “This meeting is out of order,” Campbell has said a Ralph Rosenbaum said the relatively low voter participation sory committee to prioritize opportunities for im- number of times this year, drawing attention to the rates for the city election are heavily influenced by the high rate provement. As a board member, Newsham also racial makeup at the campaign events. “There aren’t of mobility, with about 15 percent of city residents having lived in played a key role in creating a program encourag- enough minorities in the room.” Alexandria less than a year. “So many people in this city don’t stay ing children to walk to school. Campbell said that his involvement with the school here long enough to get involved in local politics,” said Rosenbaum. “I don’t have any bearing over teachers,” said system began one day in 2005, when a real-estate City registrar Tom Parkins said he would expect participation Newsham during one recent forum about special agent was showing him houses in zone slated for rates to be higher if voters were presented with a competitive race education. “But I do have power over the superin- Jefferson-Houston Elementary School. According to for mayor, as happened in 2003. In that election, about 20,000 of tendent.” Campbell, the Realtor said that the school had a poor the 76,000 registered voters took part — a 27 percent participa- reputation and that it would be easy for him to opt tion rate. But this year’s turnout is expected to be much closer to SHERYL GORSUCH: A native of Burbank, Calif., out of sending his child there in favor of a school the 2006 numbers, in which about 15,000 of the city’s 76,000 Gorsuch has lived in Alexandria since 1986. In the with better test scores. That sparked Campbell to get registered voters took part. That election had a 20 percent partici- 2006 election, she received 3,054 votes putting her involved, becoming president of the Jefferson-Hous- pation rate, which is the basis for this year’s projection. in first place in the field of five candidates who were ton Parent-Teacher Association and ultimately launch “Voters need to be aware that the candidates will not have a running in that election. She has a bachelor’s de- a campaign for the School Board. party affiliation next to their names,” said Parkins. “So if that’s gree in economics from Ponoma College in “There are two things this school system doesn’t important to them, they need to learn ahead of time what the Claremont, Calif., and she is a former restaurant do very well,” said Campbell at a recent candidates’ party designations are.” — Michael Lee Pope manager who currently owns an independent busi- forum. “And that’s educate minority children and ness. See Candidates, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 3 Community Council Notebook

Rethinking Fort Ward With the recent discovery of long-neglected African-American graves at Fort Ward Park, city officials are grappling with how to Photos by handle the new developments. Back in the 1960s, the city gov- ernment condemned several properties in the area in order to

assemble lands to construct the park. Now, 40 years later, city Dennis McDon officials are realizing that the grounds of the park are riddled with unmarked graves from African-American burial yards. “Quite amazingly within the past few months, we’ve actually made contact with a number of the descendants of these families who have come forward,” said Lance Mallamo, director of the

ald Office of Historic Alexandria. “We really are developing a whole new awareness of the resources at the park that have been over- looked for many years.” From left to right: Mark Rotter, Kate Sirpis and Kelly Gillespie at the Timber Branch The discovery of gravesites dovetails with concerns from neigh- Clean-up. borhood residents who are troubled by excessive noise at the park and overuse of the facilities. In two notorious cases, individuals have filed a permit for an event indicating that 35 people were Working Together for Environment expected then showed up with hundreds. It was during the dis- cussion of overuse that the topic of neglected African-American Invasive ivy removal graves entered the debate. Now city officials are trying to figure out how to honor those who were buried there while reducing protects ecosystems. picnic areas at Fort Ward and simultaneously designating the area as an arboretum. By Claudia Hamblin-Katnik, Ph.D. “At some point, we are going to have to do a survey,” said Watershed Program Administrator Mallamo, explaining that nobody knows exactly where the graves City of Alexandria are located. “We are going to be looking at the museum’s mission statement to be more inclusive of the history of the park.” targeted, combined effort of invasive spe- cies removal at Monticello, Holmes Run, Event Overload ATimber Branch, and Chinquapin Parks oc- curred on Saturday, March 28. It was a Eager to find every last penny of available money in the bud- drizzly day after a good rain — just right for remov- get, City Council members are considering a plan that may re- ing Hedera helix, better known as English Ivy. While duce or eliminate some expenses associated with special events. it looks lovely curling up trees, it weakens the trees Last year, for example, the city spent $575,000 on special events by adding additional weight and changing the types but was only reimbursed $154,000, leaving a net expenditure of of bugs that normally inhabit the bark. On the ground Photo by $421,000. With the economic crisis forcing drastic changes, city it also diminishes biological diversity, affects nutri- officials are trying to maximize the money used for city-spon- ent cycling and alters the delicate ecosystem struc- sored events such as the Alexandria Festival for the Arts, city co- ture, causing wildlife declines, altering regional dis- Rod Simmons sponsored events such as the Scottish Christmas Walk and non- tinctiveness of flora and fauna, introducing diseases city sponsored special events such as Art on the Avenue. and parasites and having a host of other negative “What we are really trying to get at is efficiency,” said Mayor affects on our public lands. Basically it changes the Bill Euille. “We need to cut down on the number of these events.” light and moisture regime of the ground that it cov- Draft language presented to council members this week em- ers making it inferior, or at least altered, habitat for phasizes that the city should take a cost recovery approach rather bugs. And very few insects eat English Ivy leaves — Don and Susan Chinquapin pull ivy off of than expect revenue generation, aiming for events to break even so the ivy looks green, but is a toxic desert for in- a tree. without exceeding costs. Other proposals include consolidating sects. No bugs, no birds. various ethnic festivals into one international event, instituting a an attractive functioning riparian buffer adjacent to fee scale for certain events, simplifying the permitting process THE GROUP of hearty volunteers worked diligently the stream. Monticello Park is one of the best places and increasing reliance on volunteers rather than city employees with the biggest turnout at Chinquapin Park due to in the city for bird abundance and diversity. The ivy receiving overtime. Ultimately, the draft report said City Hall the generous turnout of a group from a Master Gar- removal efforts there are really making a difference should be trying to seek private and corporate sponsorships. dener class as well as students earning community in increasing bird habitat. Ivy removal at Holmes Run “We have to be careful about putting some of these out of busi- service credits from T.C. Williams High School. The is a big project because Holmes Run Park is a big ness,” cautioned Vice Mayor Del Pepper. “I like the thought that Timber Branch community was having its semi-an- place, and the ivy is so widespread. The weekend’s you wouldn’t shut down the George Washington Parade because nual park clean-up and beautification with the ivy efforts put a dent in the patch behind Beatley Li- that gets national coverage for heaven’s sake.” pull one of many activities completed to maintain brary, but there is still a lot left to remove. No Driveway, No Sale OUR NEXT targeted event — Saturday May 2 — will involve the removal of Garlic Mustard, Alliaria Looking to sell your car? Be careful where you park it. petiolata, first recorded in the United States around At the end of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Council- 1868, from Long Island, New York, and likely intro- man Rob Krupicka said he has been in contact with an Alexan- duced by settlers for food and medicinal purposes. dria resident who got a ticket from the Alexandria Police Depart- Garlic mustard invades areas disturbed by human ment because a car with a “for sale” sign was not parked in a activities and appears to be aided by white-tailed deer driveway. Noting the frustration from the constituent who sent that prefer to eat native wildflowers and leave garlic the e-mail, Krupicka called for an end to the driveway-only re- mustard untouched. Garlic mustard displaces many striction on cars with for-sale signs. native spring wildflowers that occur in the same habi- “We certainly don’t want to create used car lots on our streets,”

Greg Zell Greg tat. It is also credited with the decline of the West said Krupicka. “But there need to be a balance we can find that Virginia white butterfly because chemicals in garlic doesn’t currently exist in the code.” mustard appear to be toxic to the butterfly’s eggs. For more information on invasive species removal

— Michael Lee Pope by Photo in the City of Alexandria contact Rod Simmons at Susan McLaughlin removes ivy at Holmes 703-838-6325 or Claudia Hamblin-Katnik at 703- Run. 838-4334.

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Mission * Mon.-Fri., 8am-12:15pm From Page 1 • Course on teaching strategies expense for limited return.” The decision to cancel Toast to * Mon. & Wed., 12:30-2:00pm Alexandria ends a 36-year tradi- Receive: * Free Training tion at Collingwood, the scenic * May become member of Lab School mansion that was once part of Tutoring Corps and be placed in paid positions George Washington’s River Farm. * Credit towards Masters Degree in Special For many retailers, the event was Education through American University an opportunity for restaurants and Call Sharon Ellison at 202-944-3086 caterers to offer samples of their www.labschool.org food along with wine and beer. From a branding perspective, the event was billed as a social trifecta — support the Campagna Center while enjoying a crisp Chardonnay Thanks! on the Potomac River. But Hughes and the board had other plans. “These kinds of events don’t raise as much money as you might think,” said former Del. Marian Van Landingham (D-45), a long- time member of the nonprofit’s 703-299-9000 board of directors. “There was a www.conklyns.com feeling that the staff should be working on programs but they get caught up in events.” The cancellation of the Toast to Alexandria comes at a time when most nonprofit leaders are strug- Administrative Professionals Week gling to navigate through difficult times. City officials say middle- April, 20-25 See Evaluating, Page 9

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News FREE ESTIMATES 60-75% OFF HARDSCAPING/PLANTING ALL POTTERY Three Seats, Five Candidates Washington’s Largest Patios, walls, Selection From Page 3 nancial situation before she could launch a serious walkways, education children with disabilities.” On the cam- effort, Morris said she would support demolishing paver driveways 25% OFF paign trail, Campbell has been particularly strident the current facility and building a new school in its & so much more All Nursery Stock on the issue of parental involvement. He has said on place. “At this point, I think that retrofitting the ex- Now at 2003 Pricing Perennials Pansies a number of occasions that parents should take their isting building would be a waste of money,” said 2008 STOCK ONLY Impatiens.97¢ own initiative to become more involved in their Morris. “The improvements that were made last year Mulch 3 cu. FT. $2.99 children’s education. Of all the School Board mem- will make the school last for a few more years, but I bers who are up for election this cycle, Campbell was would love to see a new building.” Bulk $19.95 Per cu. YD. Open 9-7 • 7 Days the first to launch his candidacy — during a 2007 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA School Board meeting. “If I’m everyone’s second MIMI CARTER: A native Muskogee, Okla., Mimi 703-573-5025 choice,” Campbell predicted last summer. “I’ll end Carter has lived in Alexandria since 1991. She re- 2 miles west of I-495 on up with more votes than anyone else.” ceived a bachelor’s degree in American Literature Rt. 50 (Vienna Metro) from George Washington University and a master’s CravensNursery.com HELEN MORRIS: A native of Kingston, Pa., Morris degree in journalism and public policy from Ameri- grew up in Binghamton, N.Y., and has lived in Alex- can University. She became involved with the school andria since 2001. She received a bachelor’s degree system as member of the education committee of the in linguistics from the University of Michigan and a Del Ray Civic Association and was a founder of the master’s degree in Irish mythology from University annual State of the Schools forum. College Dublin. Morris said the catalyst for her in- “What prompted me to run was probably when volvement with the school system was her involve- the modified school calendar at Mount Vernon was ment with Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, put on the delete list,” said Carter, who is a former where she said central administrators were not forth- PTA president of the Mount Vernon Community coming about their plans. School. “This was after we had already invested a “I started asking questions, but I kept getting in- lot of money into it.” The year-round school sched- creasingly frustrated,” said Morris in an interview ule, known by education professionals as a “modi- about her campaign for the School Board. “I felt like fied school calendar,” was saved for the day. But a lot of what the central administration was doing Carter embarked on an aggressive campaign of ad- with this school was tinkering around the edges.” vocating for improvement at her school. Last year, Morris said she is pleased that the school is being she spoke in support an additional Spanish-language considered as a candidate for the new “Primary Years teacher. She lost that battle, with School Board mem- Program” recently funded by the current School bers ultimately denying the position. Board. She said she has no opinion on the now-de- “We don’t have a system in place to evaluate spe- funct arts focus at the school, which was cancelled cific programs,” said Carter. “I would support bud- in October 2007. Although she acknowledges that geting more money for evaluation of programs so the school system would need to enter a better fi- that we have metrics to make better decisions.”

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The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Obituary cordially invites you to attend she had rescued and The 23rd Annual Public Safety Valor Awards Cheryl adopted. With special guest narrator Hussey Her house has four Lindsay Czarniak NBC News4 cats, many birds, various Dr. Cheryl Hussey died small creatures and of on April 13, 2009 at age course her beloved dog, 57, after a long and ar- Mac. She was a passion- duous, yet courageous, Cheryl ate equestrian who struggle with pancreatic Hussey spent many weekends cancer. Cheryl was born with her two horses, in Tucson, Ariz. on Jan. Avenlee and Cano. 24, 1952, where she attended Thursday, April 30, 2009 Cheryl is survived by her children, Amphi High School and stayed Elizabeth, Michael and Katherine, Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road through her undergraduate col- the children’s father, Thom, all in Complimentary parking lege years at the University of Ari- Alexandria and Cheryl’s brother, zona. She moved to Cincinnati for Mark, of Tucson, Ariz. Honoring the sacrifices and success of a short time and then came to Vir- Services will be held at 3 p.m. the City of Alexandria’s police department, ginia where she worked in govern- Friday, April 17, 2009 in the fire department, and sheriff’s office ment while she pursued a Master’s Immanuel Chapel on the grounds Degree from Catholic University, Registration begins at 11:15 AM of Virginia Theological Seminary, followed by a second Master’s De- 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria Lunch and Program begin promptly at 12:00 Noon gree and then an EdD doctorate Public Rate - $55.00 per person with a reception to follow in the from George Washington Univer- Public Safety Official and one guest - $40.00 per person Parish Hall. Donations can be made, Sponsorship opportunities available sity. A good listener, Cheryl spent in lieu of flowers, to Pancreatic Can- her working time as a clinical fam- cer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Register online at www.alexchamber.com or for more information, please contact: ily psychologist and enjoyed her Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA Janelle Schmidt, Membership and Special Events Coordinator, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, encounters with all of her patients. 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 402, Alexandria, VA 22314 90245. Call 877-272-6226. Ar- Tel: 703-739-3808 Email: [email protected] Her fun time was spent with her rangements by Everly Wheatley. Please make reservations by 12 noon, April 27th children and menagerie of animals www.everlyfuneralhomes.com

8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Evaluating Fundraising Events From Page 5 the Toast to Alexandria is the feeling that canceling a well-known signature event class residents who have never been part with a long tradition might have unintended of the system before are now applying for consequences. Van Landingham said she public assistance, adding to the strain of an shared a concern expressed by others that existing network of people who are already some of the volunteers who enjoyed the among the city’s most vulnerable. Toast might feel slightly alienated by the “In these economic times, non-profits are cancellation, but those individuals should being forced to focus on their core services be strongly encouraged to use their volun- and missions,” said Krupicka. “I think many teer time to the nonprofit’s core programs. non-profits are being forced to evaluate “The Campagna Center is trying to move which fund-raising approaches are the most in a direction of maximizing direct appeals effective for them.” for fund-raising rather than hosting lavish One concern about the decision to cancel social events,” said Van Landingham.

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Newspaper of Alexandria More Unemployed in Northern Virginia An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. rate of 12.3 percent. But in Danville, that rate While those who voted against the changes 1604 King Street House of Delegates translates to 6,450 unemployed people, less said they did so to protect Virginia’s pro-busi- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 votes to turn away than 10 percent of the number here. ness environment, the changes required — NEWS DEPARTMENT: Every local jurisdiction in Northern Virginia extending unemployment benefits to part-time To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6431 millions for local is facing its highest unemployment rate in more workers and unemployed people in certain job Fax: 703-917-0991 than a decade. training programs — would not have moved e-mail: people without jobs. Arlington has the lowest unemployment rate Virginia down from the very top of the list as a [email protected] in the state at 4.4 percent, up from 2.3 per- pro-business state. Steven Mauren Editor, 703-917-6431 cent last year at this time, and 1.6 percent a What businesses in Virginia need right now [email protected] decade ago. is to bolster consumer confidence. Turning f you live in Northern Virginia and, like Michael Lee Pope most people here, you still have a job, Fairfax County’s unemployment rate is 4.7 away federal stimulus money does just the Reporter, 703-615-0960 you might have read with a certain de- percent, up from 2.6 percent this time last year opposite. [email protected] I Rebecca Halik tachment the news that the Virginia and 1.5 percent a decade ago. Local members of the General Assembly who Editorial Asst., 703-917-6407 House of Delegates voted to turn away mil- Loudoun County’s unemployment rate is 4.8 voted against the benefits will likely discover [email protected] lions of dollars in federal money for percent, up from 2.7 percent last year that many more of their constituents than they Mark Giannotto people. Editorial at this time and 2.4 percent a decade thought are currently unemployed. Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 After all, the unemployment rate ago. The economy here is already showing signs [email protected] here is the lowest in the state, North- The City of Alexandria’s unemploy- of recovery, meaning job opportunities for the ADVERTISING: ern Virginia is the economic engine of the state, ment rate is 5.1 percent, up from 2.7 percent unemployed. But in the meantime, check in To place an advertisement, call the ad so it might not matter much up here, right? a year ago and 2.8 percent a decade ago. with your legislators to see how they voted. department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Wrong. The City of Fairfax’s unemployment rate is Here are the local representatives who voted 5.6 percent, up from 3.3 percent a year ago, no: Display ads 703-838-0302 There are more unemployed people in North- Classified ads 703-917-6400 ern Virginia than in any other part of the state, and 1.3 percent a decade ago. In the Senate, just one from Northern Vir- Employment ads 703-917-6464 75,390 unemployed people looking for full This is one instance where there is no com- ginia, Sen. Ken Cuccinelli. Julie Ferrill time work here in Northern Virginia in Febru- petition between jurisdictions. Unemployed In the House, Northern Virginia delegates Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 ary, according to the Virginia Employment people in Northern Virginia were hurt the same voting against the unemployed included Dave [email protected] Commission, up from 38,100 last year. That’s amount as unemployed people in other parts Albo, Tim Hugo, Bob Marshall, Joe May and Jane Hughes Display Advertising, 703-838-0302 75,390 of the statewide total of 291,100. of the state when the Virginia House of Del- Tom Rust. [email protected] The unemployment rate in Northern Virginia egates voted not to alter Virginia’s unemploy- Ginger Krup of 5.2 percent, up from 2.7 percent in Febru- ment requirements, voted to turn away mil- — Mary Kimm, Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 ary, 2008, pales in comparison to, say Danville’s lions in aid for the unemployed. [email protected] [email protected] Andrea Smith Letters Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Barbara Parkinson April Is Alcohol Awareness Month Help Those Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 group of community partners to address the prob- [email protected] Community, together, lem. Working with parents, law enforcement, With Autism health providers, city agencies, youth service pro- To the Editor: Publisher must support prevention. Jerry Vernon viders, the media and others, we have begun to April is Autism Awareness By Allen C. Lomax Editor & Publisher implement a targeted, focused prevention plan that Month and this special opportu- Mary Kimm SAPCA Chair nity toeducate the public has been will reduce youth substance use and abuse in Al- Editor in Chief exandria, including alcohol use by teens. For ex- recognized since the 1970s. Au- Steven Mauren pril is heralded as Alcohol Awareness ample, we are engaging parents and schools in tism is a developmental disorder Photography: Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer Month — recognition that alcohol abuse discussions about the need to consistently enforce affecting the way a person com- Art/Design: A Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, is a serious national issue. Alcohol use and rules and consequences for youth abusing alcohol municates with and relates to Laurence Foong, John Heinly, abuse, especially among teens, is a serious local and other drugs. We also are working with our people around them. Autism is the John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp issue too. According to a recent survey of Alexan- law enforcement partners to support enforcement fastest growing disability in the Production Manager: dria public school youth, 67 percent of Alexan- of alcohol and marijuana laws. SAPCA is develop- United States, affecting 1 in every Jean Card dria teens responded that have tried alcohol and ing workshops for parents, giving them the addi- 150 children. My son, who has au- Editor Emeritus: 36 percent are currently using alcohol. Further, tional tools they need to talk to their children about tism, over the course of his life, Mary Anne Weber 30 percent of Alexandria’s high school seniors re- the risks of alcohol and substance use, and to will need a variety of treatments, CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 sponded that they have had five or more drinks in monitor risk factors such as sliding grades and in- such as occupational therapy, to Circulation Manager: a row (binge drinking) at least once in the previ- creased absences from school. We are also plan- help with behavior, communica- Ann Oliver ous month. ning outreach to community organizations and tion and life skills. So I think that CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, In 2007, in its first Call to Action against under- faith-based groups. it is fortunate that the American L.L.C. Peter Labovitz age drinking, the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office SAPCA is making alcohol and substance abuse Occupational Therapist Associa- President/CEO appealed to Americans to do more to stop prevention a year-round community issue. Alco- tion celebrates April as National Mary Kimm America’s 11 million underage drinkers from us- hol awareness month should be the catalyst for Occupational Therapy Month as Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-917-6416 ing alcohol, and to keep other young people from our community to come together in support of well. [email protected] starting. The acting surgeon general at that time, prevention. No one group can do this alone. Only Occupational therapy services Jerry Vernon Kenneth Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H., noted, “Alcohol a comprehensive, holistic effort by youth, parents, help my son focus on enhancing Publisher/Executive Vice President 703-917-6404 remains the most heavily abused substance by schools, law enforcement, businesses, daily living skills (e.g., feeding, [email protected] dressing), as well as helping him America’s youth. This Call to Action is attempting policymakers, the media, and the community at Wesley DeBrosse to change the culture and attitudes toward drink- large will yield success. Together we must work See Letters, Page 13 Controller ing in America. We can no longer ignore what al- both collaboratively and cross-culturally to reduce Debbie Funk cohol is doing to our children.” underage substance abuse. If you want to get in- National Sales, 703-518-4631 Correction [email protected] In Alexandria, the Substance Abuse Prevention volved, please participate in SAPCA’s quarterly Coalition (SAPCA) is answering the “call to ac- meeting on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the T.C. Williams The letter, “Needed More Than A Connection Newspaper tion.” High School’s Minnie Howard campus and visit Ever” by Dorothea Peters and Scott Recognizing that alcohol abuse among the City’s our Web site at www.alexhealth.org/partnership/ Barstow (Gazette Packet, April 9- youth is a year-round problem that affects our en- sapca.html to learn more about how you can be- 15) was originally published in tire community, SAPCA has mobilized a diverse come involved with SAPCA and our work. January. It was mistakenly re-pub- lished last week. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A Must See! CONSTRUCTION•REMODELING ALEXANDRIA, VA

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12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Think Ahead about Health Directives By Christine Candio decisions. Inova Alexandria Hospital CEO In recognition of NHDD, we are providing much nova Alexandria Hospital, along with other na needed information to the Itional, state and community organizations, are public and to help reduce leading the effort to highlight the importance of the number of tragedies making advance healthcare decisions or advance that occur when a patient’s medical directives. wishes are unknown or not On April 16 the nation will recognize National followed. This improves the Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). More than 450 ability of hospitals, organizations throughout the country, including Christine Candio healthcare facilities and Inova Alexandria Hospital, will hold events to en- providers to offer guidance courage their communities to prepare advance medi- about advance healthcare planning for patients. cal directives. As a participant of NHDD, Inova Alexandria Hos- An advance medical directive is a legally binding pital is providing information and tools for the pub- document that allows you to convey your wishes lic to convey their wishes and execute written direc- about end-of-life care ahead of time. It provides a tives, including a healthcare power of attorney and way for you to communicate your decisions to your a living will. family, friends and healthcare professionals to avoid End-of-life care for a loved one is a difficult deci- confusion when a difficult health choices need to be sion to make and it becomes even more difficult when made. Advance directives also give you the ability to these decisions have not been discussed in advance. document the types of treatment you will and will NHDD at our hospital will allow a greater number not accept as well as name a healthcare “agent” to of people in the Alexandria community to have open speak for you if you are unable to communicate your conversations about their healthcare decisions and wishes. Directives can be filled out without the help complete the necessary directives. If just one family of a lawyer and are free. Despite this, a study by the doesn’t have to grapple with making a difficult end- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization of-life decision without the guidance of their loved stated that as few as 25 percent of Americans have one, we have succeeded. an advance directive. Use April 16 to decide, discuss, and document your The goal of NHDD campaign is to ensure that all wishes, whatever they may be. For more informa- adults with decision-making capacity have both the tion about NHDD at Inova Alexandria Hospital please information they need and the opportunity to com- contact Ann Medford, Patient Relations at 703-504- municate and document their end-of-life healthcare 3128. Letters to the Editor From Page 10 care for — our brothers, our sis- Change the Mix improve engaging in social in- ters, our sons, our daughters, our teractions and completing school friends and loved ones —- we need To the Editor: works. My son is one of the many to care about Virginia’s 46th place An idea whose time has certainly children growing up with autism ranking and begin pushing hard come is the need to change the mix in Virginiaand the lack of commu- those running for public office this in the City’s Council. For the past nity supports for him, and others year — especially all those run- several years the City has been with disabilities, will make it hard ning for Governor — to make sure governed by a group of like- for my son to navigate his com- they commit to and implement minded council members who munity. Virginia is one of the few policies that make Virginia a place have routinely demonstrated their states that clings to outmoded in- where those with disabilities can commitment to ever larger govern- stitutional settings for people with and do live successfully in commu- ment spending. However, times intellectual disabilities and ranks nities of their own choice and have changed. We are in the 46th in its funding for community- where the necessary infrastructure middle of a deep and lasting re- based services. For many Virgin- is there to help them do that. cession and the scramble is on to ians with disabilities, like my son, Michael J. Carrasco live more prudently. But is our there are no real options because Former Chair, current council up to the task of Virginia offers limited choices in Alexandria City Public Schools making difficult choices? terms of housing, services and em- Special Education I think not! This point is exem See Letters, Page 14 ployment help. For all those we Advisory Committee International Brotherhood of Magicians National Capital Ring 50 Presents An evening of Magic Featuring from Las Vegas: Jeff McBride, Master of Masks – King of Cards, with Bruce Kalver, Noland Montgomery & Eric Henning SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009 $12 admission in advance • $15 admission at the door Location: Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA Door open 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Order tickets at www.Magi-Whirl.com/show.html or at the door. Military in uniform admitted free. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 13 Letters Old Town Paint & Plaster From Page 13 LOCALRELIABLE PROFESSIONAL PROMPT plified by the recent controversy Interior/Exterior Quality Painting over non-residents attending Alex- Plaster/Drywall Install & Repair andria schools. This represents a drain on city resources at a time Carpentry/Trim Crown Moldings when cuts to social services for Pressure Washing Deck Maintenance residents are under review. Yet Whole Home Makeovers Budget Remodels when Frank Fannon noted this problem at the recent ECO debate, Enhancing The Value of Real Estate a city council member replied by Call Today! noting to the effect that this is just the way it has always been in Al- 703-683-0044 exandria. A failure to understand Or Email [email protected] that everything has to be on the table when resources are strained and that legacies have to be in- cluded is an unfortunate conse- quence of like-minded thinking by our council. R QUALITY & REPUTA It is time to change the mix! I N FO BLE W urge a vote for Frank Fannon to OW OR add reasoned judgment to the KN K Council’s future decision making. A J Kearney Alexandria On Right Track SATISFYING CUSTOMERS FOR OVER 15 YEARS To the Editor: • Residential & Commercial • Asphalt Driveways • Concrete Driveways • Parking Lots I am writing to encourage the • Patchwork/Repairs • Crack Seal/Repair • Stripping • New Construction Alexandria Gazette Packet to en- • Property Maintenance • 1-Year Warranty • Free Estimate dorse Rob Krupicka for City Coun- • Second Generation Family Owned/Operated • Licensed/Insured • VA Class A Contractor cil in the May 5 elections. As a new KATHMAR ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION parent in the Del Ray neighbor- Office: 703-370-3737 Mobile: 703-910-0083 hood, I am especially interested in Serving All of Northern Virginia Rob’s efforts to improve Alexandria’s public schools. I strongly believe he is on the right track. I was also very impressed with the Eco-City program. Rob’s ability to engage and work with all stakeholders is unique and criti- cal to addressing the city’s envi- ronmental policies. Julie Segal Walters Alexandria Few Women Candidates To the Editor: Alexandria. Our town is usually the standard bearer for progres- siveness in the Commonwealth and, in some cases, the U.S. Alex- andria has been the birthplace of some of the strongest and most notable women in business and state politics, beginning in the 18th century with Margaret Brent, who owned most of the land in Northern Virginia we now call Al- exandria and Fairfax County Recently, however, our progres- sive City seems to have come to a standstill when it comes to pro- moting women candidates. On the Democratic side, we have five men and one woman. Among Republi- cans and Independents combined there is one woman candidate. It was just in 2003 that Alexan- dria was named by Ladies Home Journal as one of the best cities for women. What has happened since then? To be honest, no one See Letters, Page 27

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Photo by Photo A signature item available at Nationals Stadium for the first time this year is The Big Catch, a foot-long Crab Lena Teveris from Bittersweet Louie sandwich that comes with a foot of crab-spiced fries. accepts first place award. Alexandria’s own Bittersweet was the winner April 4 at the Fifth Annual Great Rum Punch Challenge at Gadsby’s Tavern Fresh Taste at the Ballpark Musuem, beating out the city speakeasy, PX, by a narrow margin. Inspired by one of their amazing baked goods, Bittersweet pre- Washington Nationals hope to win fans over said Sohna Saffelle. “Since we like to eat sented the Apple Brown Betty Punch which with revised concession menu. healthy, we have a problem with potato won over the crowd of 150 tasters. chips and that stuff.” She appreciated hav- By Michael O’Connell “quasi-dilla,” an inside out sandwich with ing healthier choices at the ballpark. The George Washington Birthday Cel- Gazette Packet the quesadilla as the bread. “This year we’re going to have a fresh food ebration Committee has picked the winners “It’s filled like a sandwich,” he said. “That stand,” said Kasten, “featuring fresh fruit, of the Cherry Challenge. They are: n its sophomore season at the Nation- kind of innovative approach is what sets us fresh vegetables, hummus and things like * Starters Category: Insalata di Ceresa als Stadium, Washington, D.C.’s Ma- apart.” that.” e Mela di Fuji (a salad featuring cherries) Ijor League Baseball club is hoping the Among the other new items available at The new menu is just one more draw for from Tempo Restaurant way to a fan’s heart may be through the park this spring are a variety of ham- fans that may be looking for a nice, inex- * Entree Category: Duck a la Cherry his stomach. That was at least part of the burger selections, including a spicy shrimp pensive entertainment experience. from Murphy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant message Stan Kasten, Nationals team presi- po boy and a veggie burger; a Healthy Plate “There’s no question that the entertain- * Drinks Category: Dirty Cherry Mar- dent, offered Friday, April 3, during a cart featuring fresh produce; and The Big ment business if feeling the problems that tini from Tempo Restaurant “What’s New at Nationals Park” media tour. Catch, a Crab Louise sandwich. Lightly our customers are feeling,” said Kasten. “We * Dessert Category: Cherry Cheesecake Between raindrops, Kasten showed off im- smothered in dressing, lumps of crab meat recognize that. We’ve reached out in the from Layla’s provements that the team has made to the and thinly sliced red onions fill up The Big ways that we can.” one-year-old stadium during the off-season, Catch’s foot-long soft bun, making it the sig- The Nationals have lowered ticket prices BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier, located at including a set of oversized starting line-up nature item of the new menu. and of- 1600 King Street, opened Feb. 12. BRABO signs fashioned after baseball cards, addi- “We loved the Crab Louis sandwich,” said fered “Coming to every by Robert Wiedmaier is open for breakfast tional picnic tables throughout the con- Jeff Saffelle of Alexandria, who authors the smaller daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The breakfast course and 7-foot tall bobblehead statues Nationals blog Nats320 ticket game like we do, it items range from $5-$14. Lunch is served of the racing presidents, waiting to have [www.Nats320.blogspot.com]. “The shrimp packages, Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 their photos taken with fans. burger is very spicy. It’s got a nice taste to all in the gets a little boring p.m. Dinner menu is offered from 5 p.m. to But the centerpiece of the tour was the it.” interest of 11 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and new food unveiled by Executive Chef Phil Saffelle and his wife Sohna are season- drawing eating the same 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Bucco of the Levy Restaurants. During the ticket owners and expect to be at every families to Saturday. off-season, the Nationals hired Levy as its game. Eighty-two home games means 82 thething all the time.” For reservations, 703-894-3440 and for new concessionaire and asked them to opportunities to eat at the ballpark. The new ballpark. — Jeff Saffelle, Alexandria BRABO Tasting Room call 703-894-5252. freshen up the stadium’s menu. expanded menu was something that they Kasten Visit www.BRABOrestaurant.com. From day one, Bucco sought to blow the welcomed. pointed to the availability of $5 tickets for stadium’s menu out of the water. “We try to “We like the fact that there as some fresh every game and the proximity of the sta- The West End Farmers’ Market is work in the local favorites as well as give a new offerings,” said Jeff Saffelle. “Coming dium to Metro as draws for people looking open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., lot of new options,” he said. “There are go- to every game like we do, it gets a little for an inexpensive evening out. “We’re from May 3 through Nov. 22 at Ben ing to be a lot of surprises, from the healthy boring eating the same thing all the time reaching out in all the ways we can to help Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive. options that we’re going to put out there like we did last year. This spices it up and our customers still come out and enjoy what The first Sunday of each month features now, from the upgraded items that we’ve makes it a little different.” has always been the most affordable sports local artists and crafters. 703-838-4343. put on.” As an example, he pointed to the “They also introduced more healthy food,” alternative,” he said. 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, limited to 25 visitors per time slot, Sing Along with Mr. Skip. 12:30 [email protected]. takes place at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., p.m. at Spill the Beans Coffee House, Photos and artwork are encouraged. 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and costs $5 per 1900 Elkin St., Suite 4. Enjoy singing Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- tour in addition to Estate admission: and dancing with Mr. Skip. $5 per lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik $15 adults; $14 seniors; $7 children child. No pre-registration required. at 703-917-6407 with questions. (6-11); free for children 5 & under. More info at spillthebeansva.com. Advance tickets are available online U is for Umbrella. 10:30 a.m. at at MountVernon.org. Sherwood Hall Lane, 2501 Sherwood ONGOING Hall Lane. Children 4-5. Free. On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Spectacular gardens are in bloom as Registration required, 703-765-3645. Waterfront and see history- Mount Vernon hosts its annual Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall inspired performances near the outdoor garden and gift sale Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and beginning April 11 through Children up to age 5 can bring lunch greet” of early Alexandria residents May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This and enjoy stories. Free. Registration Come Taste the Difference and travelers near the Waterfront annual sale includes ornamentals, required, 703-971-0010. and lower King Street. Free. Visit perennials and annuals, garden Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Bradlee Shopping Center www.historicalexandria.org for more. items, books, and heirloom plants Aldersgate United Methodist Church, propagated from historic cuttings. No 1301 Collingwood Road. Hear the 3690J King Street Fairfax County Department of admission is required to shop in the American Boychoir. Free. Visit Alexandria, VA 22302 Community and Recreation Services Gardening Days tent (located in front www.aldersgate.net or 703-765- present free dance workshops at of the Mount Vernon Inn Complex). 6555. 703.820.8600 Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780- Hike. 7:30 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Shenandoah Road, from 3:30-5 p.m. 2000. Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Teens can www.unwinedva.com on April 24 and May 8. To register, take a night hike and search for bats, 703-324-4386. Join City archaeologists and trained beavers and more. Bring a flashlight. volunteers for a program for children $4/person. Reservations required, Open 7 Days a Week Beginning Feb. 25, the T.C. Williams of all ages at Alexandria Archaeology 703-768-2525. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. High School Planetarium will Family Dig Days. Monthly Family Ballroom Dancing for Couples. Sunday 12-5 p.m. welcome the Alexandria community Dig Days will be held from 1:30 to 3 8:30-11:30 p.m. dancing to live one night each month during the p.m. on the grounds of the George music. $15/person. Reservations school year for a free hour-long Washington Masonic National required, show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, in www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com. SHERRY CLASS “A Night With the Stars,” which will Alexandria. The 2009 dates are: Art Explorers: Journey Through run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance Saturday, May 30; Saturday, July 18; Artistic Media, 9:20 or 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY, April 19, 5:30 p.m. registration, required, may be Saturday, Aug. 15; Saturday, Sept. at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood completed online at http:// 12; Saturday, Oct. 17. $5/person. Hall Lane. Children 18 months to 5 Sign-up now for this sit-down evaluation and tasting of www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/ Registration required, 703-838-4399 years will work with a parent or Spain’s famous fortified wine, led by wine educator Rob planetarium/ or by calling the or visit caregiver to explore paint, clay, planetarium at 703-824-6805, www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. collage, line, color and shape through Stewart of the Sommelier Food & Wine Society. Our class extension 6300. open-ended activities. Visit will cover the special wine-making process, the unique www.artatthecenter.org/classes for FRIDAY/APRIL 17 climate and grape varieties, and the range of styles— from Mount Vernon will bring back its cost. popular National Treasure Tour Spring Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Hooray for dry to sweet, so that you gain a better understanding of through Oct. 31. Included in this River Farm. Browse plants, herbs, Books!, 1555 King St. Children up to when and how to serve Sherry. $35 per person. Call or approximately hour-long walking vegetables, supplies and more. $3/ age 2 can join in music, stories and tour is the Mansion’s basement and nonmember to park. Free admission. more. Free. Visit email to reserve your seat, 703.820.8600. cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal Visit www.ahs.org/river_farm or 703- scene in the movie. This daily tour is 768-5700 ext. 114. See Calendar, Page 22

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 21 Theater Musical Goes to New York “Rooms: A Rock Romance” opens off-Broadway. NOW OPEN by Brad Hathaway get back together) but with a unique mix of the Scot- Gazette Packet tish blend of skepticism and romanticism and a score of punk rock and lyrical ballads backed by a five- In Potomac Yard, VA he road between our area and the the- member rock band. Bringing a little bit of Authentic Irish Hospitality ater district of New York has become a The hour and a half, one-act musical has the same Ttwo-way street. Sure, there are still fully formed characters with a strong attraction to McGinty’s has something for everyone: Broadway shows sending tours out which each other and the chemistry between Kritzer and play here, and many local production companies Kreeger works well and each handles solos with style. • A TOP Class Restaurant Menu mount new productions of shows that have played Well known director Scott Schwartz, who guided on and off Broadway. But more and more, shows the development of “Tick, Tick … Boom!” is at the • Outdoor Seating that got their start here are moving up north. helm and has polished the production nicely. The • A Small Cozy Bar Alexandria’s MetroStage gave us the world pre- entire design team did sharp work here at MetroStage miere of “Rooms: A Rock Romance” – a two per- and that design has transferred intact (with a new • A Grand Bar area that is the former musical with a score that ranges from folk sound designer, however). heart of our night time scene rock to punk rock by Scotland-born rocker/com- The set design by Adam Koch is as effective as ever. poser/playwright Paul Scott Goodman and his wife While the story takes place in multiple locations, he Join us soon for a actor/director/playwright Miriam Gordon last sum- provided a single set featuring a door on wheels, table-top tour of the mer in a co-production with the Geva Theatre in which the cast members rotate into different posi- best of traditional and Rochester New York. Now the semi-autobiographi- tions to represent location changes. While the bat- cal look back at their early days transitioning from tered white door moves about, the brick back wall modern Irish cuisine. Glasgow to London to New York and back again has remains exposed with two platforms for the musi- opened at Stage Two of the New World Stages. cians, 3650 South Glebe Rd, Suite 170 It is almost the same show in that 350-seat house Throughout, the concentration on story telling Arlington, VA on New York’s West 50th Street as it was in never wavers. Each song has a narrative purpose and MetroStage’s 130-seat house on Alexandria’s North the story, brief as it is, is tellingly and satisfyingly Next to the new Harris Teeter Royal Street. I say “almost the same show” because delivered. FREE PARKING AVAILABLE there has been a significant change in the cast with There is one notable difference between Alexan- 703-414-3555 • www.mcgintyspublichouse.com Broadway veteran Leslie Kritzer taking the role of dria and New York, however. The top ticket price for the young woman who writes lyrics, which was “Rooms” in New York is fifty percent higher than it played at MetroStage by Natascia Diaz, herself a was here at MetroStage. What would have cost you broadway veteran of note. Kritzer is a bit more nu- $45 here last summer now costs $69.50 on New York’s anced and not quite as emotionally charged in the upper west side. The role but carries her half of the load with impressive effect. The co-starring role of the hard drinking com- Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, Wash- Royal Restaurant poser is still performed by Doug Kreeger. ington and Maryland as well as Broadway, and edits The play is fairly traditional in structure (boy and Potomac Stages, (www.PotomacStages.com). He can be (now smoke free) girl meet, fall in love, team up but break up only to reached at [email protected].

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Van Dorn St. Browse Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. works by Kingstowne Area Artists St. Hear Ars Choralis. Free. Association. Free. Visit Walk. West Potomac High School is Tuesday - Greek Night SATURDAY/APRIL 18 www.kingstowne.org for more. hosting “Walk it Out” a walk for the Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Art Exhibit. Noon-5 p.m. The Magic Show. 6:30 p.m. at Bishop homeless from 10 a.m.-noon at the Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Kingstowne Area Artists Association, Ireton High School. Enjoy strolling school track. Contact and other area artists who wish to magic until the show starts at 7:30 [email protected] for Wednesday - All American Night exhibit, will have a show and sale of p.m. $15/person. 703-698-6952. more information. their work at the Snyder Center, Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Yard Sale. Girl Scout Troop 4600 is Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham 6450 S. Van Dorn St. Free. Visit Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood holding a yard sale at 500 High St., www.kingstowne.org for more. Hall Lane. Discuss “Life on the Color from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Thursday - Italian Night Old Town Alexandria Homes Tour. Line” by Gregory Howard Williams. Saturday Studio, 9-10 a.m. at Art at Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari 10 a.m.-4 p.m. around Old Town. Free. 703-765-3645. the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Browse flower arrangements and Gardening With Children. 2 p.m. at Lane. Parents and children learn Friday - Fish Night more. $35/advance; $40/day of Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. together in a studio environment. Visit www.artatthecenter.org/classes Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce event. Visit www.VAGardentweek.org Children 6-11 can learn how to or 703-838-5005. garden. Register at 703-228-6414. for cost. Spring Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Growing Wildflowers. 10 a.m. at Watch it Grow Story Time. 11 a.m. Saturday -Steak and Chop Night River Farm. Browse plants, herbs, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka vegetables, supplies and more. $3/ Spring Road. Learn how to grow Children age 2 and up can meet nonmember to park. Free admission. spring wildflowers like bluebells and Curious George and enjoy stories Sunday Visit www.ahs.org/river_farm or 703- trout lilies. $12/person. Register, about things that grow. Free. Visit Brunch served 7am - 2pm 768-5700 ext. 114. 703-642-5173. www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Yard Sale. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Garden Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 4092. Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. Alexandria Black History Museum, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Garden Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm 902 Wythe St. Browse jewelry, Spring Road. Browse local vendors Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green 730 North Saint Asaph Street pottery, cds, electronics and more. and browse plants, herbs and more. Spring Road. Browse shrubs, plants, Alexandria, VA 22314 Free. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org. Free. 703-642-5173. flowers and more from local growers. Fill the Fords with Food. 9 a.m.-3 Healthy Kids Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Free. Visit www.greenspring.org or (703) 548-1616 p.m. at Bushido Studios, corner of YMCA Alexandria, 420 E. Monroe 703-642-5173. Ample Free Parking Hayfield Road and Telegraph Road. Ave. Enjoy browsing the interactive Proceeds benefit Our Daily Bread. video gym, family swim, healthy food See Calendar, Page 23 22 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT From Page 22 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 6- Kingstowne Library, 6500 12 can enjoy brain teasers, puzzles Landsdowne Centre. Discuss Growing Wildflowers. 10 a.m. at and more. Free. 703-339-4610. “Presidential Courage: Brave Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Compost Critters. 3:30 p.m. at Leaders” by Michael Beschloss. Free. Spring Road. Learn names of local Duncan Branch, 2501 703-339-4610. wildflowers and how to incorporate Commonwealth Ave. Children in Writer’s Review. 7 p.m. at them into garden. $12/person. 703- grades 2-5 can join Miss Peggy in Kingstowne Library, 6500 642-5173 to register. learning how bugs aid in composting. Landsdowne Centre. Free. Bring Tea 101. 2 p.m. at Green Spring Free. Register at 703-838-4566 ext. works to get feedback. 703-339- Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. 11. 4610. Learn how to brew the perfect pot of Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Invasion. 7 p.m. at the tea and enjoy a traditional cream tea. Birchmere. Hear Halau Ho’omau I ka Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. $18/person. 703-941-7987 to Wai Ola O Hawai’I perform with Kola Jane Franklin Dance performs. Free. Old Town’s most authentic country register. & Moana Beamer and Raiatea Helm. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Visit www.birchmere.com for more. information. French restaurant since 1983 Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Duncan ages can enjoy stories. Free. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Registration required, 703-519-5900. Discuss “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” THURSDAY/APRIL 23 Fund-raiser. 7 p.m. at Janet’s Java, by Barbara Kingsolver. Free. 703- Preschool Storytime. 1 p.m. at Spring Specials 5735 Telegraph Road. Benefits 838-4566. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Walk. After-School Studio, 1:30 p.m. at Art Landsdowne Centre. Children 3-5 can Hear Fight the Bear perform. Visit at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall enjoy stories, songs and more. Free. www.fightthebearonline.com for Lane. Children ages 4-10 engage in a Registration required, 703-339-4610. Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse more. studio learning experience where Dance Invasion. 7:30 p.m. at the time in the studio becomes a weekly Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Frog Legs • Beef Wellington routine. Visit www.artatthecenter.org BosmaDance performs. Free. Visit SUNDAY/APRIL 19 for cost. www.torpedofactory.org for Coq au Vin • Cassoulet Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. information. Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Pint-Sized Playacting. 3 p.m. at Beauregard St. Hear Buskin & Children ages 12-23 months can Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Chef Specials • Venison Batteau with Dulcie Taylor. $15/ enjoy stories and more. Registration Children age 3-6 can join in reading, adult; $12/member or advance. Visit required, 703-519-5900. performing and more. $3/session. Soft Shell Crabs www.focusmusic.org or 703-501- Family Story Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703- 6061. Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can 548-4092 to register. Music Performance. 2 p.m. at enjoy stories. Free. 703-519-5900. Garden Stroll and Tea. 1 p.m. at Shad Roe Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Beauregard St. Hear the Marine Spring Road. Take a stroll through Chamber Orchestra. Free. Visit TUESDAY/APRIL 21 the gardens and enjoy a full English www.schlesingercenter.com for Read-Along. 10:30 a.m. at Spill the tea. $25/person. 703-941-7987 to OPEN MOTHERS’ DAY more. Beans Coffee House, 1900 Elkin St., register. May 10 Card Collage. Noon-4 p.m. at Suite 4. Bring the children to Spill Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount the Beans for some read along fun Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Vernon Ave. Bring snacks, beverages with StagePlay’s own Heather Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories. 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661 and supplies to share. Free, but first Sanderson. Free. Visit Free. 703-519-5900. come, first serve. Visit spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- Smoke-Free Restaurant www.thedelrayartisans.org or 703- 3561. 283-0399. Down Came the Rain. 10:30 a.m. at FRIDAY/APRIL 24 www.lerefugealexandria.com Music Performance. 4 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Golf Benefit. 1 p.m. at Fort Belvoir. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Hear Landsdowne Centre. Children ages $100/person includes golf, cart, Doug Bowles, Cindy Hutchins and 13-23 months enjoy raindrop stories dinner and more. E-mail Alex Hassan perform. Free, donations and more. Free. Registration [email protected]. Proceeds accepted. 703-549-1421. required, 703-339-4610. benefit MV Grad Party. Opening Reception. 2-5 p.m., see a Mother-Daughter book Group. 7 Sing Along with Mr. Skip. 12:30 photography exhibit by Grace Taylor p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 p.m. at Spill the Beans Coffee House, and Clifford Wheeler from April 7 Rose Hill Drive. Children ages 9-11. 1900 Elkin St., Suite 4. Enjoy singing through May 31 at Multiple Call for title. Registration required, and dancing with Mr. Skip. $5 per Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo 703-971-0010. child. No pre-registration required. Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit Evening Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. More info at spillthebeansva.com. www.torpedofactory.org or 703-683- at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall 2205. Landsdowne Centre. Discuss “Dreams Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood from my Father” by Barack Obama. Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Free. 703-339-4610. and enjoy stories. Free. Registration Adults and teens can learn how to Time for 2’s. 10 a.m. at Beatley required, 703-971-0010. play. Free. 703-765-3645. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Golf Scramble. 1 p.m. at Fort Belvoir Lecture. 3:30 p.m. at Gunston Hall 24-36 months enjoy stories and Gunston Golf Course. Benefits Mt. Plantation, 10709 Gunston Road, more. Registration required, 703- Vernon High School All Night Grad Mason Neck. Learn about the early 519-5900. Free. Party. All levels welcome. $100/ days of the plantation. $9/adult; $8/ person. Visit www.fcps.edu/ senior; $5/child. Visit MtVernonHS for more. www.gunstonhall.org for more. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 22 Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Hooray for Volunteer Open House. 1-5 p.m. at Alexandria History Awards. 7:30 Books!, 1555 King St. Children up to Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, 105- p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 South age 2 can join in music, stories and 107 S. Fairfax St. Learn about how to Washington St. Also, the 2009 more. Free. Visit become a volunteer. Free. Visit Alexandria High School History www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- www.apothecarymuseum.org or 703- Awards will be presented by state 4092. 838-3852. Sen. Patsy Ticer to a student from Time for 2’s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Doug Bowles Plays Cabaret. 4 p.m. each of Alexandria’s four high Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. schools. A reception will follow. Free. 24-36 months enjoy stories and Free, donations accepted. Visit www.alexandriahistorical.org or more. Registration required, 703- Music Performance. 4 p.m. at Meade 703-683-2636. 519-5900. Free. Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 N. StoryTime with Colleen! 10:30 a.m. Alfred St. Hear music by Maurice at Spill the Beans Coffee House, 1900 Lyles Quintet. Free. Visit Elkin St., Suite 4. Free. Visit SATURDAY/APRIL 25 meadechurch.org or 703-549-1334. spillthebeansva.com or 703-780- Movement in Response to Nature. 3561. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come participate in Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at John improvisational movement in MONDAY/APRIL 20 Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill response to the magic that is Huntley Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Drive. Children ages 13-23 months Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. enjoy fingerplays, stories and more. Reservations required. $10. 703-768- Toddlers up to 36 months can enjoy Free. Registration required, 703-971- 2525. games and more. $7/group of three, 0010. Is Mount Vernon Burning? 9 a.m.-5 one adult and 2 children; $3/ Earth Day Birthday. 10:30 a.m. at p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Watch additional person. Visit Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood as the British land at Mount Vernon www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838- Hall Lane. Children ages 2-5 enjoy and make their demands and more. 4242. stories and activities. Free. $15/adult; $14/senior; $7/child. Yoga for Gardeners. 9:30 a.m. at Registration required, 703-765-3645. Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780- Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at Sherwood 2000. Spring Road. Features the Vinyasa Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Eagle Festival. 10 a.m. at Mason method. $66/six-class session. To Ruth Baja Willliams discusses her Neck, 7301 High Point Road. Enjoy a register, 703-642-5173. memoir “Detour Berlin.” Free. 703- 5k walk/run, demonstrations, Stretch Your Mind. 2 p.m. at 765-3645. exhibits, music and more. Free Kingstowne Library, 6500 Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. at admission, but separate cost for 5k. 703-339-2385. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 23 News

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By Michael Lee Pope fore council members with specific from land-use attorney Engin “To be honest, no one has ever Gazette Packet requests. Artemel, Simpson Development “I really don’t see it asked me to vote a certain way “There are a lot of people in this and an individual who was seek- because of a contribution,” said hen he received a town who will write big contribu- ing approval for construction of an that they expect Smedberg. “I really don’t see it campaign contri- tions,” admitted Krupicka. “Saying addition to a South Lee Street that they expect anything from Wbution from Eakin- no to people with business before house who cut the check in April anything from me.” me.” Youngentob Asso- the City Council has affected my 2006 as his request was being con- — Councilman Paul ciates, Councilman Rob Krupicka ability to raise funds. It may make sidered. Smedberg THOSE WHO GIVE money in- was faced with a choice. Was he me a better public servant, but I’m “That late in a campaign,” said clude a wide cross section of the going to accept a check from a de- not sure it’s making me a better Krupicka. “I wasn’t paying atten- community. Alexandria car dealer veloper that may have business politician.” tion to who was paying for cam- “I am very careful with who I Jack Taylor is one of the city’s most before the City Council? He de- Krupicka acknowledged that he paign contributions then. But now will accept money from,” said Pep- prolific political donors, including cided against receiving the money, did not have such a rule in place I am.” per. “When my position is already multiple donations to many can- returning the contribution as part during the previous election cycle. well known, it’s not like their con- didates. In some cases, Taylor em- of a new effort to refuse money Campaign finance records show THE INCUMBENT City Council tribution is influencing me.” ployees who live in Fairfax Station from individuals who appear be- that the councilman took money members running for reelection Councilman Paul Smedberg ex- or Maryland also contribute to Al- were elected in 2006 with cam- pressed a similar position when exandria candidates. In one case, Legal Notices Legal Notices paign contributions from an array asked about his fundraising re- Taylor’s college-age son was listed of people with business at City ports from the 2006 cycle. The list as making a $500 contribution to ****** Hall. That includes Bernard included Alexandria businessman Smedberg. Potomac Riverboat AN ORDINACE making supplemental appropri- Fagelson, the land-use attorney T.J. Fannon, land-use attorney Company vice president Charlotte ations for the support of the government of the Fagelson, the Washington Gas po- City of Alexandria, Virginia, for fiscal year 2009. who is currently involved in prop- Hall said she considered the con- erty negotiations with the Alexan- litical action committee and tributions she makes to candidates The proposed ordinance makes supplemental appropriations of funds for the operation of the dria Sanitation Authority. He Potomac Riverboat Company. as the beginning of a relationship city government in fiscal year 2009. wrote Vice Mayor Del Pepper a Smedberg, who is a former chair- rather than a quid pro quo. ****** check for $250 in 2006 and then man of the Alexandria Democratic “I want to make sure that per- AN ORDINANCE to initiate and establish the another check for $500 last Committee, said that he consid- son I’m investing in is truly com- process for granting a franchise by the City of month. Pepper said that she felt ered the money an indication of mitted to the wellbeing of the com- Alexandria, Virginia, to use the public rights-of- way to provide Telecommunications Services, comfortable accepting the check the support that he was doing as munity,” said Hall. “But even after excluding Cable Services, in the City. because her position on the issue an elected official rather than plea the contribution I’m still going to The proposed ordinance initiates the City of in question is already well known. for support. have to work out a plan and do Alexandria’s solicitation of bids, and negotiation and grant of a franchise for the politicking.” Telecommunications Bulletin Board Lonzell Rashad Adkins Services, excluding Cable Service, in the City. November 12, 1977 - April 17, 1994 welcome to speak Chinese but learn lunch. See www.landmark.edu/nova. ****** SATURDAY/APRIL 18 about the language. Free. 703-868- It’s been 15 years, but we College Survival 101 Program. 1509. Public Hearing on the Draft One-Year Action WEDNESDAY/APRIL 22 still miss you more today Plan for Housing and Community Development 8:30 a.m. at Northern Virginia for City Fiscal Year 2010. Community College, 3001 N. Forum. 7 p.m. at George Washington than yesterday. You’re gone Beauregard St. High school juniors MONDAY/APRIL 20 Middle School. The 10 candidates for from our touch, but not from ****** and seniors can attend this and learn UKSNA Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Durant City Council will present ideas and about all aspects of college. 703-310- Center. Ask questions of the school answer questions. Free. 703-549- our hearts. Missing you. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Re- vised Citizen Participation Plan for Housing and 6190. board members. 3367 or 703-823-1801. Love Ya! Michael, Connie, Community Development Activities. Blood Drive. 7:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at International Adoption. 6-8 p.m. at Danielle and Rashad Blessed Sacrament Catholic Adoption Center of Washington, 100 THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT AMEND- Community, 1427 W. Braddock Daingerfield Road, Suite 101. Free. THURSDAY/APRIL 23 MENTS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE MADE TO PROPOSED ORDINANCES WITHOUT FUR- Road. Donate blood in honor of Greg RSVP to 703-549-7774. Waterfront Plan Meeting. 6:30 p.m. THER PUBLICATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED Berry and then enjoy some of his at location to be determined. Discuss THAT PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF favorite treats. Schedule an ideas for the future of the waterfront. THESE ORDINANCES OBTAIN FREE FULL- appointment at www.soltys.org/ TUESDAY/APRIL 21 Free. Visit www.alexandriava.gov/ TEXT COPIES FROM THE CITY CLERK AT CITY HALL. JACKIE M. HENDERSON, CMC, blooddrive/. Lecture. 9 a.m. at Commonwealth waterfront or 703-838-3866 ext. 665. CITY CLERK Academy, 1321 Leslie Ave. Parents, Commonwealth Republican teachers, counselors and anyone Women’s Reception. 7 p.m. at SUNDAY/APRIL 19 working with students with learning Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Chinese Corner. 2-4 p.m. at Sampan challenges can attend. $80/person Ed Gillespie will speak. Free. 757- ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT COMPANY Café, 6116 Franconia Road. All levels includes all materials, snacks and 748-4374. A Public Hearing to receive public input on the Public Hearing will be held by the City Council proposed service reductions and restructuring of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in the Council will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 5:30 Neighborhoods Chambers, City Hall, City of Alexandria, Virgin- p.m., in the Sister Cities Conference Center, ia, on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., or Room 1101, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexan- as soon thereafter as may be heard on the dria, VA 22314. plan; they invited 50 women very hereinafter described items. Taylor Run active in politics to a splendid lun- A GOODLY CROP The proposed service reductions and ****** restructuring plan include: TO THE LADIES cheon of champagne and filet mi- Shortly thereafter really good Some years ago, before liquor- AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec- Elimination of weekday midday, Saturday gnon bearnaise. restaurants like LaBergerie started tion 10-106 (ISSUANCE AND EXPIRATION OF and Sunday AT2 service on King Street by-the-drink hit Alexandria, there With great sincerity they told us to appear, until we are now, so I CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS OR between the King Street Metro Station, Old PERMITS), under Section 10-100 (OLD AND Town, and the Braddock Road Metro Station. were three white-table-cloth res- what a good thing we would be am told by a friend who writes HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA DISTRICT), and Sec- Service between Bashford Lane and the taurants here whose owners re- doing for Alexandria’s tax base if restaurant reviews, a Mecca for tion 10-206 (ISSUANCE AND EXPIRATION OF Braddock Road Metro Station will be provided CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS OR by an alternate route extension during off-peak gretted the fact they could only we helped pass the liquor-by-the- lovers of good food. PERMITS), under Section 10-200 (PARKER- and weekend periods. offer wine or beer while high- GRAY DISTRICT), of Article X (HISTORIC DIS- drink law. Mind you, I am not saying that TRICTS AND BUILDINGS), and Section 11-418 Elimination of weekday midday and Saturday spending patrons crossed the good restaurants must be awash (TIME OF VALIDITY), under Section 11-400 service on the AT4 route, including service to (SITE PLAN), and Section 11-506 (DURATION the Lee Center, South Royal, Gibbon and Potomac to where scotch, bour- LANDSLIDE in whiskey. Actually, what one OF VALID PERMITE), under Section 11-500 Franklin Streets, South Payne, Jefferson and bon, martinis etc. were available. (SPECIAL USE PERMITS), of Article XI (DE- South Fayette Streets. Service between Slaters We heard, we believed, we cam- finds in really good restaurants is VELOPMENT APPROVALS AND PROCE- Lane and the Braddock Road Metro The Virginia General Assembly, paigned — I myself collected hun- terribly expensive wine. DURES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordi- Station will be provided by an alternate route nance, in accordance with the text amendment extension during off-peak and weekend periods. charmed as always by the idea of dreds of signatures on the petition In any case, we determined heretofore approved by the city council as Text appearing conservative, had passed — and Alexandria passed the or- lunchers had the satisfaction of Amendment No. 2009-0001. Elimination of weekday midday, Saturday and Sunday service on the AT3-4 Loop. the local option law as sort of a dinance by about 10 to 1. having told the absolute truth in The proposed ordinance accomplishes the final graceful farewell to Prohibition. adoption of Text Amendment No. 2009-0001 to If approved, the changes become effective July Jan Killalea and Caroline one election campaign: the tax extend the validity period of approved site plans 19, 2009. Hodgin, who sat at our table, have base did increase enormously. and development special use permits, along with associated permits or plans. Paul R. Abramson, Chairman COUNTER ATTACK died, but Alice Leonard and I re- The restaurateurs worked up a member that luncheon. — Lois Kelso Hunt

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From Page 14 really knows. We do know, how- ever, that a siren call is needed to support the right women candi- dates. There is plenty of evidence, academic, scientific, and otherwise demonstrating that women bring a different perspective, a style of doing business, a willingness to collaborate and consider other perspectives, that can result in dif- ferent outcomes. Given the state of our national affairs, our burden- some taxes, and our uncertain eco- nomic outlook, it seems that it would serve us well to keep these different perspectives as part of City governance. This is why I am supporting Del Pepper and am asking other Alexandrians to join me. Please attend an afternoon reception for Del Pepper, Sunday, April 19 at the Crowne Plaza hotel, in Old Town Alexandria, 3-4:30 p.m. We’ll toast the spring with champagne and live music as we support a great candidate for City Council. Aside from supporting Del, you can also take a look at your local Democratic, Republican, and other political Committees and ask Register at Open House & “what are you doing to promote save $300 off Sept.’s tuition! women candidates.” I suspect you will be surprised at the answer. You can also join the Farm Team at www.FarmTeam.org, a virtual See Letters, Page 28 Trusted Dental Care Your Photo Doctor Would Recommend. Galleries Rejuvenate your smile and Now! restore your youth! Thousands of pictures of sports, gradua- tions, current events and more— Dr. Michael Rogers – Trusted by the community and committed to never the latest technology and highest standards. • Featured on NBC4 with published, Doreen Gensler’s Healthline • Featured Dentist at NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo but posted • Selected as a Top Dentist in Checkbook Magazine • Published in Washington Woman, Washington on the Parent, Ladies Home Journal, Perfect Smile Web. Free Magazine & TMJ News-n-Views for evalua- Michael B. Rogers, DDS tion, avail- Dennis J. Holly, DMD Testimonials able for 4850 S. 31st Street, Suite A, Arlington, VA 22206 “As a surgeon, I rely on Dr. Rogers and his team to manage the patients non-surgically to help avoid the need for prints. 703 . 671 . 1001 surgery. I regard him as one of the premier dentists in the www.FairlingtonDental.com non-surgical management of TMJ Disorders.” —Dr. Joseph Arzadon Cosmetic Dental Services: Unique Dental Services: “Very professional environment, excellent level of service, • Porcelain Veneers including Lunineers® • Dental Sleep Appliance up-to-date dental technology.” — Anne • In Office Whitening • Computer Preview of New Smile “Pleasant attitude and personal attention – took my • Invisalign® Clear Braces Concierge Services: concerns seriously.” — Mary • Relaxing, Spa-Inspired Atmosphere “Organized, timely, and pain-free and you develop Pain Management: • Relax and enjoy Direct TV® or music Connection relationships with your patients.” — Kim Newspapers.com • Non-Surgical TMJ Treatment during your appointment •The Magic Wand-virtually • Interest Free Financing “The best customer service of any office by far! You treat Click on your patients with respect and courtesy in a way that is “Photo Gallery” painless anesthesia • Complimentary parking extremely rare.” — Nancy www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 16-22, 2009 ❖ 27 Letters

From Page 27 zens Association (DRSA) meeting. Third, I don’t buy the argument community designed to support Concentrating residential units that swapping the land will reduce Democratic women candidates within a quarter mile of the Metro traffic congestion in a significant around the Commonwealth. station would result in less vehicu- way. If newcomers aren’t willing Whatever you do, vote Tuesday, lar traffic as commuters are more to walk a half a mile to the Metro, May 6 and have your say in city likely to take the train to work they’re not going to walk a quar- governance. than those who lived farther away, ter-mile. Laura J. Mandala they argued. Other speakers at the Unfortunately, in many ways, Alexandria meeting also contended the swap our fate is sealed. With Potomac would result in a net increase of Yard’s 2,000 new residential units, open space for the city. 1.8 million square feet of office Land Swap While these points may be true space and a 300-room hotel, not In Del Ray? theoretically, I strongly oppose the to mention the 360 units of Land land swap for several reasons. Bay L and whatever else is going To the Editor: First, there is no guarantee that up at the intersection of Common- Del Ray citizens will soon face the swap would actually result in wealth and Mt. Vernon avenues, some major choices about how we more open space. One has only to getting around our city will only protect our open space, and, ulti- look at the track record of city de- become more maddening than it mately, what we value as a com- velopment for that assessment. As already is. munity. Alexandria city planners one long-time Del Ray resident But it’s not too late to mitigate are in the early stages of consid- told the DRSA meeting, the city some of the worst outcomes, and ering a “land swap” that would always promises us parks and they to demonstrate our values as a allow developers to build hun- never materialize. progressive and green city. dreds of townhouse and condo- Second, the Braddock Fields are Our leaders should start by in- minium units on the widely used now heavily used by the adjacent sisting that developers of Land Bay Braddock Fields at the intersection GW Middle School and many L locate the school on that prop- of Mt. Vernon Avenue and other neighborhood and commu- erty, and let Simpson Park expand Braddock Road. In return, the city nity groups. Moving these fields in the way that the city was led to Where we work, play, live… give! would get a slightly larger wedged north to the fat end of the Land believe it would. The city also shaped track of land (called “Land Bay L wedge (the narrow end runs should get more green space out Join us May 1 for Alexandria’s largest Community Service Day! Bay L”) that lies behind GW Middle behind the school) would be of the existing Braddock Fields by Help us reach 1,000 volunteers! With three weeks to go, we have 499 School and extends from Monroe hugely disruptive for GW students reclaiming one of the GW Middle volunteers and have raised $5,820 toward our $10,000 goal. Bridge to nearly the Braddock who potentially would have to School parking lots and building Metro. This area now is slated for walk several blocks to and from a two-story green parking garage Sign up now at www.springforalexandria.org 358 townhouses. their activities. In addition, devel- on the other. Let’s see if our city is or call Volunteer Alexandria at 703-836-2176. City planning officials tried to opment on the fields would hem up to this challenge. highlight the positives of such a in the school, while reducing its Neal Learner swap at an April 13 Del Ray Citi- potential for future development. Del Ray

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ing 5-4 loss to Mount Vernon to start the T.C. Williams boys’ season, the Titans had trouble putting the soccer rebounds from ball in the back of the net, scoring more than one goal just once in their next six poor start to win Photo by matches. However, a convincing 3-0 win over dis- three straight. trict favorite South County on April 2 has Louise Krafft buoyed the Titans as they try to re-enter the conversation amongst the region’s elite. By Mark Giannotto “I think we just got a reality check,” said The Gazette Packet Spurio. “We knew we needed to step up and start winning some games because we sually T.C. Williams senior and /Gazette Packet wanted to keep that reputation up from last reigning Patriot District Player year.” Uof the Year Bryan Frank is the Coach Martin Nickley said the most frus- one called on to take crunch trating part about the early losing skid was time free kicks for the Titan boys’ soccer that his players were putting forth a strong team. Sometimes the midfielder is also effort, they just weren’t seeing any results asked to take throw-ins from deep in the T.C. Williams junior Kevin Perreira had a second-half goal via a curling for their hard work. But he said starting with opponent’s territory since he’s able to free kick in the Titans’ 2-0 win over Washington-Lee Monday night. that victory over South County, his team has launch the ball halfway across the field. seemed more focused. So with Frank sick for Monday’s game there,” said Boyle. “It helps us a lot. It gives Perreira. “So since he wasn’t here today, I Another piece to the puzzle was simply against Washington-Lee, the fact that T.C. us a lot more opportunities in the box and got a chance to take it. … When I was warm- getting familiar with one another. With just Williams escaped with a 2-0 win — its third- that’s why we scored.” ing up I wasn’t missing any shots, so we three returning starters on this year’s squad, straight victory — thanks in large part to Junior Kevin Perreira made sure that tally just decided I was taking free kicks today.” it took Nickley and his team some time to those two skills speaks mountains about stood the test of time with a little more than W-L did mount a comeback late, getting figure out what works best for this team. how much these Titans have overcome since 10 minutes remaining in the second half. several good opportunities in the Titans’ So with or without its star player, that T.C. beginning the season 1-5-1. After a Washington-Lee yellow card, the zone, but goalie Matthew Crawley made a Williams scored on two set plays was no First it was sophomore defenseman Titans received a free kick just outside the few tough saves look routine. Crawley com- coincidence. “As you get into the season, you Nazzareno “Trip” Spurio, whose long throw Generals’ penalty box. bined with junior Jose Flores, who played figure out what your strengths can be,” said in with 14 minutes remaining in the open- Perreira then fired a curling David the first half, to make eight saves. Nickley. “You try to find out what those ing half was misplayed by the Generals’ goal Beckham-esque shot that had the W-L strengths are and try to play to them as keeper, allowing sophomore Teddy Opoku- keeper stuck in his tracks. The Titan NOTHING HAS COME easy for this year’s much as you can. When you get off to a Amoah to set up junior forward Conor Boyle midfielder admitted afterwards it was the version of T.C. Williams soccer. Coupled poor start, there’s two ways you can go. You for the game’s initial score. first time he had done something like that with the return of Frank, the defending Pa- can keep off on that pace or you can really “Those long throw-ins are a big help, it’s in a game. triot District champions had high hopes regroup and refocus and I think that’s what like a corner kick every time we get down “Bryan usually takes most of them,” said early on. But after dropping a heartbreak- our players did.”

Photo by Jenkins, Kalipinde Star at Capital Classic

Robbie Hammer By Mark Giannotto take his basketball talents next season. pete at this high level. And this gives me The Gazette Packet “He’s definitely a Division-I basketball looks, more looks for colleges.” player, it’s just unfortunate he’s trapped in Jenkins currently lists interest from Divi- uard Marcus Rouse of DeMatha, a Division-II body,” said T.C. Williams coach sion-I schools like Winston-Salem State and the No. 7 high school team in the Julian King, who coached Jenkins in the Liberty and Division-II programs Mount G /Gazette Packet entire country according to ESPN, Capital Classic and played Division-I bas- Olive, St. Andrew’s, and Virginia Wise. At was coasting down the court for an easy ketball at Temple and Coppin State during this late of a date, chances are he ends up layup during last Thursday’s Suburban vs. his career. “It’s a shame some coaches won’t going the Division-II route. District All-Star game as part of the 36th give him a second look because of that. For now, though, Jenkins says he’s just annual Capital Classic at American Everybody has their preferences for what going to focus on getting his grades up and University’s Bender Arena, when flying out size guard they want, but you can’t make working out with King during the offseason of nowhere came 5-foot-9 T.C. Williams star up for heart.” so that whatever school he ends up at, he’ll T.C. Williams senior Edward Edward Jenkins to swat his shot away. be best prepared to prove all the doubters Jenkins had 13 points for the Jenkins played to the shocked crowd a THE ALL-STAR GAME circuit is an im- wrong. suburban all stars at last week’s bit, posturing over Rouse to soak in the portant time for players like Jenkins, who “I just like being here, playing the game,” Capital Classic. moment. It was fitting since the undersized averaged 21 points, five rebounds, and five Jenkins said as he mingled with other top guard has made a high school career out of assists as the senior leader during T.C. Wil- players from the area. “I’m trying to push all-State and first team all-IAC honors in playing catch up to more heralded foes only liams run to the state quarterfinals. for D-I but I’ll take whatever I can get.” the process. to end up on top. Not only do college coaches get to see Originally from Lusaka, Zambia, And although his suburban team lost, players go up against some of the best com- EPISCOPAL’S GIVEN KALIPINDE has no Kalipinde came to the Alexandria boarding 113-104, the end result was more about petition around, the players themselves can such worries. He’s been signed on to play school last year and will stay in the area to Jenkins and his pursuit of continuing his get a glimpse of just what it will be like once college basketball for Division-I Loyola- work out with coach Jim Fitzpatrick this basketball career at the Division-I level in they arrive on campus. Everyone taking part Marymount since last summer. As part of summer before heading off to the west coast college. Despite leading the Titans to a in last week’s Capital Classic was the best the district all-stars, Kalipinde was able to to begin his college career. litany of achievements — 71-consecutive player on their high school team, which take it all in and enjoy the benefits of hav- “You get to have a lot more fun at all-star Patriot District wins, four-straight district means sometimes the biggest adjustment is ing such a strong year for the Maroon. games,” said Kalipinde, who scored eight titles, three-consecutive region titles, and finding a niche amongst all the talent. After leading Episcopal to a state title in points and grabbed eight rebounds in the one state title — as well as being recog- “It gives me exposure for new things,” said soccer in the fall, the multi-dimensional high-scoring affair. “You come out to win, nized as this year’s Northern Region Player Jenkins, who finished with 13 points in the Kalipinde averaged 22 points, nine re- but you get to see highlight reel dunks and of the Year and an all-state selection, game. “There’s new players, so you have to bounds, five assists, and four steals on the kids making good plays. It’s all about hav- Jenkins is still uncertain on where he will step up your game even more so to com- basketball court, taking home first team ing fun and that’s the best part about it.”

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