PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Alexandria, VA Alexandria Permit #482 Gazette Packet Attention Postmaster: Time-sensitive material. Address Service Requested To: 1604 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 25 Cents Vol. CCXXIV, No. 41 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper October 9, 2008 Affordable Housing
Remains In Limbo Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet public hearing on a particular subject has Both the “old plan” been held, but the subject is carried over and “new plan” boil due to concerns with various elements of an application by the Commission and/or down to $20 million. staff. Those points are to be worked out, brought back to Commission, and reviewed By Chuck Hagee again by the Commission in open session, Gazette Packet but without public comment or further com- prehensive statements by the applicant. hen is a deal not a deal Normally, the dialogue is confined to a until there is a deal? question and answer scenario between the WThat seemed to be the commissioners, the applicant and the essence of the puzzle applicant’s representative. However, Tues- facing the Alexandria Planning Com- day night there was a glitch in the game Cellphone Causes Crash mission Tuesday night when it came plan. A woman’s cell phone was the culprit in a nasty crash on King to the never-ending Planning Commission Chairman Eric Street this week, although no one was injured and traffic was controversy over Wagner announced that the Alexandria Of- restored to normal within a few hours. The woman told police “There is no Hunting Towers/ fice of Housing had delivered “extensive” investigators that she remembers hanging up when suddenly she Hunting Terrace new material to the Commission Monday found herself in a garage. In the process, she crossed over a lane of guarantee and affordable/ night concerning IDI Companies’ applica- oncoming traffic, careened through a grassy lawn and crashed into workforce housing. tion for Hunting Creek Plaza/Hunting Ter- a freestanding garage. we will ever It was further race which “might cause reopening the pub- get the complicated by the lic hearing.” He cautioned that this could fact that the item raise serious legal questions since the docket affordable on the docket deal- and public notice had stated “the public ing with a text and hearing has been closed.” housing map amendment to At the core of this new material was the the zoning ordi- fact that IDI, headed by Guiseppe Cecchi, units.” nance and Height had agreed to increase the number of af- —Eric Wagner, District Map has fordable/workforce housing units from the chairman, Alexan- been advertised original proposal of 100 units to 265 units, and printed as hav- or one complete building of Hunting Tow- dria Planning ing no public hear- ers. It would be sold to the city for $15 mil- Commission ing on the subject. lion. The hearing had The proposal also provided that either the been closed after the matter was thor- city or the developer would rehabilitate the oughly aired and then deferred at the units at an estimated cost of $90,000 per Commission’s February 2008 meeting. unit. If the work was done by IDI the reha This is normal procedure when a See Affordable Housing, Page 7
Alexandria Gazette Packet Fighting Domestic Violence Where it’s Hidden Alexandria’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month focuses on abuse Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure in the LGBTQ community. Festivals By Alissa Figueroa famed Olympic diver Greg Louganis, who members of the LGBTQ community. The Ad- Gazette Packet became an outspoken advocate for domes- visory Board staff works in conjunction with of Fun tic violence survivors in the LGBTQ (Les- the Office on Women and the Police and ctober is Domestic Violence bian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ques- Fire Departments to ensure that LGBTQ O Awareness Month in Alexandria. tioning) community after the 1995 publi- domestic violence survivors receive “in- The Sexual Assault and Aware- cation of his auto-biography, “Breaking the formed and respectful treatment.” ness Program (SARA) and the Domestic Surface,” which detailed his own abusive Karen Gautney, who heads the Advisory Violence Program (DVP) of the Alexandria relationship. Board, opened this year’s presentation by Office on Women held a silent auction and Friday’s event highlighted the work of acknowledging that “domestic violence is a presentation on Friday, Oct. 3 to kick off a Alexandria’s LGBTQ Victim Services Advi- downright secret in the LGBTQ community.” October is home to Alexandria’s Oktoberfest celebrations. month of outreach, fundraising and educa- sory Board, which was created in 2007 to She went on to state that though it is esti- Festivals, Page 3 tional activities. intensify efforts to reach out to and pro- mated that intimate partner abuse happens The featured speaker of the event was vide services specifically aimed at assisting See Domestic Violence, Page 32 www ConnectionNewspapers com Alexandria Ga ette Packet ❖ October 9 15 2008 ❖ 1E www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Mary Anne Weber News 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Targeting the Middle
Up” sessions, Andrew is honing Accreditation Pass Rates at Washington Middle School Sherman sets his his math skills. And when he 100 sights on achieving takes the state-mandated stan- dardized test at the end of the accreditation at school year, perhaps his score 80 will improve. “If there’s a prob- Alexandria’s two lem that I’m having difficulty with, I’ll try doing it twice to 60 middle schools. make sure I’ve got it,” said An- drew. “When I get stuck on stuff, I’ll stay after school.” By Michael Lee Pope 40 For Andrew, improving his 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Gazette Packet grade in math is a personal goal. But for Superintendent Morton ndrew Claros has always Sherman, improving the level of Accreditation Pass Rates at Hammond Middle School 100 had trouble with math. His performance at Alexandria’s two Anumbers don’t always add middle schools has become an up the right way, and his organizational target. Last teachers have long recognized that he month, he presented School needs extra help grasping some of the Board members with a list of 80 specific action items he wanted to tackle in his “Increasing rigor is a great first year at the helm of the city’s school system. idea, but I’m more concerned One of those items was 60 achieving accreditation 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 about the basics.” at both middle schools. English Math History Science — Pam Smith, co-president of the George When board members Washington parent-teacher association evaluate his performance Graph by Stu Moll/Gazette Packet next year, they will use the list as a scorecard. members have been talking about increas- on standardized tests. Although former Su- fundamental concepts. Like many of “This is a new way of doing things in the ing the “rigor” of middle school in Alexan- perintendent Rebecca Perry wanted more his fellow students at Hammond school system,” said Amy Carlini, spokes- dria. In a five-to-four vote last year, the Al- time to implement the program over a num- Middle School, Andrew has a strategy woman for Alexandria City Public Schools. exandria School Board opened enrollment ber of years, the board overruled her and for improving his sagging grades. “The superintendent is outlining very spe- to all students who want to take honors Lan- voted for a sweeping change that provided Twice a week, he attends an after- cific goals and asking School Board mem- guage Arts at both middle schools. Previ- opportunities for all middle school students school tutoring session. When other bers to judge him on those things.” ously the classes had been open only to in Alexandria. students are studying science or lan- those who qualified as “Talented or Gifted,” “I don’t want to tell the children that guage in the school’s daily “Tighten FOR YEARS, parents and School Board a select group of students who score well See Middle School, Page 33 N. Va.’s Black Businesses Organize Last week, he attended the kickoff party A new group seeks to for the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of increase networking Commerce, a new group that advocates for the region’s African American business own- among the region’s ers and professionals. The event attracted more than 200 prominent businesspeople African American to Arlington’s Busboys and Poets restaurant and, for Caldwell, a room full of successful, business owners. high-powered African Americans was a net- working bonanza. By David Schultz “All levels of people are here, from senior The Connection [businesspeople] to those just getting started,” he said. “The income is here. illy Caldwell is a hardworking Afri- [These] people can afford my products.” can American entrepreneur based CALDWELL is one of many local entrepre- B neurs looking to tap into Northern Virginia’s out of Ashburn. A 22-year veteran of the Air Force, he started his own home black community. The Northern Virginia security business four years ago and has Black Chamber of Commerce was created been busy looking for clients ever since. to help people like Caldwell do just that, its Caldwell hands out flyers with his busi- founders said. “We want to have a conduit ness’ information and has made ballpoint where people can say ‘Here’s a place I can pens with his company’s slogan and phone go where I can find people and I can find number on them. These promotions have partners,’” Randy Philip, one of the group’s been going OK, he said, but Caldwell is look- Photo by Felisha Gaskins founders, said. ing to open up an avenue where he can find Randy Philip, Gaea Honeycutt and Joan Davion are the founders of the Philip is an insurance broker who has more clients. Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. See Chamber, Page 33 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 3 On the Campaign Trail Election 2008
Calculate Your Commute Alexandria Registrar Tom Parkins wants you to do the math The Bridge to Somewhere about your Election Day schedule. Do you plan to spend eight hours at work that day? Will you be taking an hour for lunch? congressman’s support for the earmark process cre- Does it take you an hour to commute to work in the morning and Love them or hate them, ating one of the starkest points of contrast between an hour to get home at night? Do the math. That’s an 11-hour earmarks fund important the candidates. During a televised debate last month, commitment on a day when the polls will only be open from 6 Republican Mark Ellmore called on Moran to return a.m. to 7 p.m. local projects. thousands of dollars worth of campaign contribu- “Voters need to consider a worst-case scenario,” said Parkins. tions he received from Henry “What if something happens and you are not able to make it to By Michael Lee Pope Samueli, a California businessman the polls on Election Day?” Gazette Packet who is currently waiting to be sen- Recent elections have seen a number of unforeseen events that tenced for lying to the Securities prevented scores of people from casting ballots. During the elec- ver since a $400 million and Exchange Commission. Be- tion for the Virginia General Assembly last year, a Metro service project connecting the cause Moran helped Samueli ac- disruption prevented many commuters from returning to Alex- Alaskan mainland to the quire an earmark securing millions andria in time to cast a ballot in state races. Then in February a E Gravina Island became of federal dollars for his Alexan- nasty ice storm created safety hazards during Virginia’s presiden- known as the “Bridge to No- dria-based nonprofit organization, tial preference primary. As a result, Parkins said, those who feel where,” the subject of earmark Ellmore said, his campaign contri- their ability to vote could be jeopardized should consider becom- spending has been a heated topic butions should be returned. ing one of the 10,000 Alexandria voters who are expected to vote of debate in the halls of Congress. “It gives people the impression absentee this year. His office began accepting absentee ballots Some criticize earmark spending that something’s not right,” said last month, and he’s already received 1,000 votes. as funding items that allow politi- Ellmore on live television. “This is “We’ve already mailed out more ballots this year than were cians to reward their supporters. the kind of thing that leads to received in 2000,” said Parkins. “We expect about 14 percent of Others say that the process allows people having a lack of trust in the vote this year will be from absentee ballots.” members to secure needed fund- Congress.” Those who with to request an absentee ballot can call 703-838- ing projects located in their dis- “I’m glad I did that earmark,” 4050. tricts. Few members of Congress responded Moran, who said he are as outspoken in their support Repubican Mark Ellmore would not be returning any of Solicitation About Nothing for earmarks than U.S. Rep. Jim Samueli’s contributions. “I’m proud Moran (D-8), who secured $44 of what they’re doing.” The television sitcom “Seinfeld” was supposedly a “show about million worth of earmarks last The Samueli Institute, an Alex- nothing,” yet its broad popularity still has wide appeal. Now one year. andria-based nonprofit organiza- of the shows stars has joined forces with former Gov. Mark “Some people view these kinds tion, is a scientific research orga- Warner, the Democrat who is facing former Republican Gov. Jim of projects as unnecessary pork,” nization that investigates post-trau- Gilmore for an open seat in the United States Senate. In an e- Moran explained last year during matic stress syndrome, pain man- mail to Warner supporters last month, Jason Alexander (who a meeting at City Hall when he agement and a wide array of alter- played George Costanza on the show) announced his endorse- asked council members for their native medical practices for mili- ment for the Democratic candidate and asked supporters to make earmark requests. “But in my ex- tary use. Last year, Moran helped a donation to the campaign. Criticizing Republican senators who perience these are projects with secure a $3 million earmark in the blocked Democratic initiatives, Alexander used a comic touch to significant regional and national defense budget for the organiza- solicit campaign cash for Warner. significance.” tion, which has an office on upper “If you thought Seinfeld was a show about nothing, you should A review of Moran’s earmarks King Street. Then in May, the Se- check out Congress,” Alexander wrote in the e-mail. “I can’t re- from last year reveals that the con- curities and Exchange Commission member such a lack of productivity since the Summer of George.” gressman successfully added 44 found Samueli guilty of participat- different items to the budget ing in a five-year systematic The Politics of Pastries through earmark spending — ev- scheme to secretly backdate stock It’s not everyday that broadcast television sets up shop in an erything from $282,000 for a fos- options granted to a Southern Cali- Alexandria pastry shop, but that’s exactly what happened on day ter-care program for at-risk chil- U.S. Rep. Jim Moran fornia tech firm’s officers and em- last week. One of the producers for “Good Morning America” is a dren in Arlington to $2.4 million ployees. According to campaign-fi- regular customer at the Alexandria Pastry Shop, which is located for a “comprehensive national in- nance records from the Electoral in the Bradlee Shopping Center. Last month, she approached shop cident management system.” The Commission, Henry Samueli and owner Tom Lally about broadcasting from the shop the morn- vast majority of Moran’s earmarks his wife Susan have contributed ing after the vice presidential debate on Oct. 2. Lally agreed, and are in the area of defense, with the more than $17,000 to Moran since the crew arrived at 5 a.m. the next morning to start setting up. congressman securing $40 million 2002. On the campaign trail, Shortly after 7 a.m., the cameras went live. worth of earmarks for defense ap- Ellmore has tried to tie Samueli’s Producers found a Democrat, a Republican and an indepen- propriations. Because Moran is a ethical problems to Moran’s ear- dent to give their views from inside the pastry shop as the nation senior member of the Defense Ap- mark by dismissing the institute as watched on ABC. The hot topic of debate that morning was, of propriations Subcommittee and a pork project. course, the debate between Democrat Joe Biden and Republi- because the eight congressional “The business he has here is for can Sarah Palin. Lally, who describes himself as an indepen- district includes a number of mili- herbal medicine and acupuncture,” dent, told ABC that he still hasn’t made up his mind yet about tary contractors, Moran is at the said Ellmore during the televised which candidate he will support in November. center of a network connecting debate. “I don’t think that is the “I thought they were both motivated and intelligent, although federal dollars to military projects. best use of our tax dollars.” I thought Joe Biden was more persuasive,” said Lally. “But I wasn’t “He’s too close to lobbyists, es- “The congressman understands swayed one way or the other.” pecially lobbyists for bankers and Mr. Samueli made an error in Although Lally hasn’t made up his mind, his customers seem to defense contractors,” said Matt judgement and will face the result- have already made their choice. The pastry shop’s Democratic Famigliett, who launched an ill- ing penalties,” explained Moran and Republican cookies are a popular item, and customers can fated effort to challenge Moran in Indpendent Green Ron spokesman Austin Durrer after the cast a virtual ballot by buying one or the other. Lally said cookie a Democratic primary earlier this Fisher debate was over. “He continues to sales from the last election closely mirrored Alexandria election year. “How can somebody be anti- respect and admire Mr. Samueli’s results, and politics have never been so sweet. war one minute and then turn around and accept tremendous philanthropic work and values his friend- “This is a Democratic town,” said Lally. “So far, the Democratic thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from ship.” cookies are selling 30 percent more than the Republican cookies.” the defense industry?” AS A CAMPAIGN issue, supporting an end to ear- — Michael Lee Pope ON THE CAMPAIGN trail, both of Moran’s Novem- marks comes with its own set of pitfalls. Although ber opponents have been critical of the incumbent See Earmarks, Page 30
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a successful general contracting firm, em- ploying 250 people and successfully com- pleting award-winning projects in Virginia, The Builder Maryland and the District of Columbia. Throughout his career, he served as a men- Racquetball-loving businessman tor to many employees and provided ben- efits such as housing for recent college served as a mentor to several graduates. His safety program earned the generations. respect of the industry and numerous awards for no lost-time accidents. In turn, Beiro awarded his employees for their dedi- By Michael Lee Pope his, but he also cation and efforts at annual safety meet- Gazette Packet knew that the ings in which safety bonus checks were dis- business tributed. lexander Beiro was the kind of wouldn’t be suc- “He was very no nonsense, and people businessman who worked Satur- cessful unless he knew what he expected,” said Farabow. “He days, a man who valued the im- took care of his A had little patience for mediocrity.” portance of arriving at the office employees.” He appreciated modern art and he was a early in the morning and staying until the Beiro designed world traveler, including recent trips last job was done — perhaps even taking in a the company’s Alexander Beiro enjoys skiing in Spain. year to Iceland and Sweden. He enjoyed game of racquetball after that. Since found- Colvin Street learning about various world cultures and ing the A.A. Beiro Construction Company headquarters with a racquetball court, of few words.” languages, including Spanish, French, Ital- in 1963, Beiro led a team that became a steam room and lockers for the company ian and Mandarin. On the Board of Zoning sum total that was more than a sum of its employees. He hired a racquetball instruc- A NATIVE OF New York City, Beiro moved Appeals, Beiro had a reputation for care- parts by mentoring countless employees and tor to provide lessons for all interested em- with his family to Old Town at the age of fully studying the facts, frequently taking creating a family atmosphere within his ployees, and he always played at least one 10. He attended St. John’s College High his children along during Saturday site vis- company. He also served as the chairman game of racquetball a day – often more if School in the District of Columbia and its to observe first-hand the particular zon- of the Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals possible. He made a habit of picking up the graduated from Catholic University of ing complexities on the board’s docket. for 13 years, quietly engaged in countless tab when he was with a group at a restau- America with a degree in civil engineering Shortly after 9/11, Beiro began studying acts of philanthropy and created a founda- rant, and he was known to quiz young in 1952. After serving in the United States Arabic. When he turned 70, he became an tion to help disadvantaged youth. Beiro died people about their educational goals — Army during the Korean War from 1952 to avid yoga practitioner. on Sept. 4 of bile duct cancer at his home sometimes following up by quietly provid- 1954, Beiro married Jean Ann O’Connell in in Alexandria. ing tuition and other assistance to those in 1955. He worked for construction compa- IN THE 1990s, Beiro and his wife founded “I learned everything I know about busi- need. nies in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana the A.A. Beiro Family Foundation, dedicated ness from Mr. Beiro,” said Mayor Bill Euille, “He was outgoing and yet reserved at for several years before founding A.A. Beiro to supporting the education of youth. who worked as comptroller for Beiro from times,” said daughter Sara Beiro Farabow. Construction Company in 1963. 1972 to 1987. “He knew the business was “He was very social, yet he was also a man Beiro built his construction company into See Beiro, Page 36
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 5 News Transportation And Mark Center —Problem or Not?
since the 1980’s. Plans submitted Where are they coming from to and approved by the City of Al- and how are they getting there. exandria in 2003 allowed for de- velopment that would have gen- erated up to 2,000 vehicle peak By Chuck Hagee may be in juxtaposition to work hour trips and called for 4,839 Gazette commuting theory. Although, it parking spaces. According to could be strongly argued that the BRAC transportation planners primary criticism un- ultimate solution there is BRAC 133 will generate between leashed against the De- telecommuting — either from 1,100 and 1,600 vehicle trips in partment of the U.S. home or satellite work locations A peak hours, depending on ride Army’s decision select- positioned closer to dense residen- sharing and use of mass transit i.e. ing the Mark Center as the future tial areas served by neither Metro bus or bus/rail combination. home of the 6,400 personnel of the nor VRE. ❖ The Mark Center selection Washington Headquarters Ser- minimizes changing travel pat- vices group, the final contingent DO THE FACTS actually support terns for existing employees who of the Base Realignment and Clo- the argument that the Mark Cen- will follow basically the same sure Report (BRAC) to be trans- ter was the wrong decision? Or, do route they do presently. ferred to Fort Belvoir, was that it statistics and commuting/residen- Surveys by the Department of would greatly exacerbate area tial data say otherwise? Defense over the past 20 years road congestion by ignoring sites James Curren, senior program show that the majority, 77 percent, more adjacent to rail mass tran- manager, PBS&J, transportation of BRAC 133 employees’ resi- sit. But, was consultants to BRAC, maintains dences are spread in a radical pat- that a legiti- that the decision took into consid- News Analysis tern centered around the Penta- mate criti- eration all the pros and cons of all gon/Crystal City area. The remain- cism given the sites. “The Mark Center is be- ing 23 percent reside along the I- existing residential and commut- ing underrated. It is readily acces- 95 corridor south of the Occoquan ing data and analysis? sible during peak travel hours and River. This is in sharp contrast to The other two sites competing is well served by an arterial road the residential distribution of for the WHS personnel, known as network,” Curren said. those commuting to Fort Belvoir’s BRAC 133, were both accessible to “It is well served by a variety of main post. There the vast major- rail mass transit facilities. The bus routes and more will be added ity reside south along the I-95 cor- General Services Administration to accommodate BRAC 133 de- ridor. Warehouses in Springfield is acces- mands. Presently there are 12 bus sible to both the Franconia Metro routes serving Mark Center with THE ARTERIAL ROAD network Station and a Virginia Rail Express direct routes to various rail tran- around Mark Center offers a vari- station. Victory Center, located on sit sites,” he said. ety of commuting patterns that Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, One of those routes is between include Little River Turnpike/Duke is within two blocks of the Van Mark Center and Alexandria’s King Street, King Street/Rt. 7, Seminary The map indicates where current BRAC Dorn Metro Station. Street Metro Station, which offers and Braddock roads, and 133 employees live. The Mark Center site, which an interconnection with VRE ser- Beauregard and Van Dorn streets. borders I-395 at its intersection vice to both Prince William County In the final analysis, the data All these can carry commuters to and statistics do not seem to sup- with Seminary Road, is not imme- and Manassas. The ride between I-395, and eventually I-95, for Where They Live port the doom and gloom prophe- diately accessible to either a Metro the King Street station and Mark north/south travel, onto the This is where the 6,400 Wash- cies of ultimate gridlock associated or a VRE station. However, it is Center is approximately 20 min- Beltway, or into other road/street ington Headquarters Services with the Mark Center site. As workers currently live by percent- served by several bus systems, has utes, according to Curren. “Pres- networks for east/west travel. The Curren stated, “We reviewed their age. its own shuttle service to and from ently, 20 percent of BRAC 133 later allows an estimated 45 per- Arlington & Alexandria 14 the Pentagon and that Metro sta- employees commute from the cent of present BRAC 133 employ- proposal and thought it was very Southeastern Fairfax County 17 tion, and will be establishing an south,” he said. ees residing in Fairfax and Arling- well thought out and met all the Other Fairfax County locations & Loudoun County 14 inter-modal transportation center “In our analysis we also found ton counties, as well as Alexandria criteria.” These commuting statistics but- Prince William County 12 to accommodate BRAC 133 per- that ride sharing is a bigger com- City, to continue their present com- Fredericksburg/Stafford County sonnel. ponent used by BRAC 133 com- muting patterns. tressed former Lee District Super- area 6 Lee District Supervisor Jeffrey muters than mass transit. The Currently 15 to 20 percent of visor Dana Kauffman’s analysis Rest of Virginia 5 McKay found these latter consid- Mark Center site takes that into that if the BRAC 133 contingent District of Columbia 4 BRAC 133 employees commute Montgomery County 3 erations in the Army’s decision consideration,” Curren said. either by carpool or “slug.” A cur- were to be based at the GSA ware- Prince George’s County 12 making process unacceptable. “It is worth noting that this dis- rent shuttle service between Mark houses in Springfield it could only Rest of Maryland 9 “This decision is not only devas- tribution has not changed very Center and the Pentagon uses the accommodate approximately tating to Fairfax County but also much in the past 10 years. A sur- HOV lanes and connects with 3,600 of the 6,400 personnel with- geoning shortfall in transportation to all the workers who are going vey of Pentagon parking passes Metro rail at the Pentagon. That out significant road improve- funds, just to maintain the exist- to have to commute to this site. showed a very similar pattern. The service will be increased through ments. That would have been in ing highway infrastructure. This is a prime example of one bottom line is that there is no rea- Mark Center’s new Transportation addition to clearing the site, relo- McKay has suggested that the dumb land use decision after an- son to expect much of a change as Center. cating the Patent & Trademark Fairfax County Board of Supervi- other,” McKay said after the site a result of the Mark Center deci- An improved interchange at Office documents and myriad sors consider the possibility of su- decision was announced. sion,” said Donald Carr, director, Seminary Road and I-395 was in other items stored there, and con- ing the Army to prevent them from “I don’t care what kind of trans- Public Affairs, Fort Belvoir. Mark Center’s 2003 expansion structing the new office buildings. moving ahead with the Mark Cen- portation center they say have or According to the Army’s evalua- proposal to Alexandria City and As noted by Assistant Secretary ter decision. His basis for such a will be developing. It is not as con- tion process in choosing the BRAC remains a commitment under their of the Army Keith Eastin in ad- proposal is primarily focused on venient as simply having access to 133 site, Mark Center “offers sev- BRAC 133 application. dressing the GSA site, “We would the commuter problems he envi- mass transit. It’s a step backward eral advantages and opportunities The new HOT (High Occupancy have needed to invest hundreds of sions. on work commuting theory,” to address the transportation is- Travel) lane project is also seen as millions of dollars in highway im- “We’ve got to find a way to start McKay said. sues.” These include: a future alleviator of congestion. provements.” That possibility was the race again,” he said. Perhaps There is little argument that the ❖ Mark Center’s level of devel- But, its future success will depend also viewed as practically non-ex- it should be a new race altogether, Mark Center site is not as conve- opment for the area to be occu- on a series of factors, not the least istent by Virginia Secretary of focused on other, and perhaps nient as having ready access to a pied by BRAC 133 has been in- of which is the willingness of driv- Transportation Pierce Homer, who more revenue producing, uses for rail mass transit station. And, it cluded in local and regional plans ers to pay the daily toll. just last week cited the ever bur- the GSA Warehouse site. 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Back to the Drawing Board for Affordable Housing From Page 1 VDOT’s price for the site and build- ment. ning Commission recommends City Attorney’s office. A “super- bilitation cost was capped ings is beyond what IDI is willing Dunn moved the Commission disapproval of the map amend- majority” is defined as 75 percent. at $25.3 million. This to pay they are not committed to recommend denial of the map ment or the text amendment, the There was no indication from brought the total cost of the go through with the purchase. amendment and defer the remain- City Council cannot approve these Cecchi or Middleton what actions 265 units to $40.3 million. “IDI is agreeing to pay a certain der of the application dealing with applications except by a super- they would now take pertaining to “I think this is now a much price for the Towers. If VDOT’s the text amendment. It was ap- majority vote.” either Hunting Towers or Hunting stronger affordable housing price is above that there is no sale. proved on a 6-0-1 vote. Commis- That would require six members Creek Plaza. Previously, they had plan,” said Mildrilyn Davis, There is no guarantee we will ever sioner Jesse Jennings abstained. of Council, including the Mayor, indicated a desire for an up or director, Alexandria Office get the affordable housing units,” As noted by staff in the applica- to vote in favor of overriding the down vote on the map amendment of Housing. But, Wagner Wagner said. tion, “In the event that the Plan- motion to deny, according to the at this meeting. and most of the other Com- Davis’s Oct. 6 memorandum to missioners weren’t so sure. the Commission acknowledged that “IDI commits to acquire Hunt- THE PRIMARY REA- ing Towers from VDOT as soon as SONS the application was it is offered at a price” that does deferred at the Feb. 5 meet- not exceeds IDI’s maximum price. ing were:.IDI did not own The property has been appraised the buildings or land at the at $48 million plus. Towers. Ownership re- The original $20 million proffer mained with the Virginia to the city’s Housing Trust Fund by IDI was predicated on the ap- proval of a 14 story condominium If it didn’t make tower at their Hunting Terrace property on the west side of South sense in February it Washington Street. According to their application, “The top five certainly doesn’t floors of the Hunting Creek Plaza proposal generate the majority of make sense now.” the revenue necessary to acquire — Commissioner H. Stewart Hunting Towers.” Dunn, Jr., SINCE THE ORIGINAL PRO- Department of Transporta- POSAL there has been opposition tion who purchased the to the 14 story tower at Hunting Towers from Jack Kay as Plaza based on an argument of part of the Woodrow Wilson non-compliance with the Washing- Bridge Project. Under that ton Street Standards and Guide- purchase agreement Kay lines dealing with height and ar- had the right of first refusal chitectural design. As noted by on the repurchase from staff in the Oct. 7 application, VDOT. The February motion “While the applicant’s architect to defer the zoning map met with staff to discuss revisions amendment called for IDI to necessary to achieve compliance, actually enter “into a writ- the architecture and site design ten contract of purchase.” have not been revised to date.” IDI was to “provide addi- Staff also pointed out, “The re- tional data and justification visions required to achieve com- to determine whether the af- pliance with the Washington fordable housing proposal Street Standards and Guidelines accomplished the goal of results in the significant reduction preserving affordable hous- in height, a consequence the ap- ing.” plicant is unwilling to entertain.” IDI still does not have Referring to his original Febru- ownership of the Hunting ary motion to defer, Commissioner Towers site and buildings. H. Stewart Dunn, Jr., said, “I be- However, as their attorney, lieve the Planning Commission did Howard Middleton, in- the right thing in February to de- formed the Commission fer this matter until there is a firm Tuesday night, “IDI is join- agreement to acquire this property. ing forces with Jack Kay If it didn’t make sense in February when the property is offered it certainly doesn’t make sense back to him as the original now.” sales agreement provided. Dunn acknowledge that the pro- When that happens the joint posal, and its revisions, as pre- venture (IDI/Kay) will come sented by Davis “seems to deserve into existence.” consideration because the appli- But, as Wagner pointed cant is prepared to put $20 mil- out several times, IDI’s fi- lion into affordable housing.” But, nancial commitment to the the fact that IDI does not yet own City for affordable housing the property proved to remain the remains capped at $20 mil- primary deterrent to the Commis- lion. He also noted that if sion approving the map amend-
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NEWS DEPARTMENT: enough to ruin your breakfast know that the end is in sight for prices drop- Several homes with Lorton addresses topped To discuss ideas and concerns, (and lunch, and dinner), there ping due to foreclosures. $1 million, along with at least one in Spring- Call: 703-917-6431 W Fax: 703-917-0991 are signs of life and resilience On the home front, August home sales field and one in Centreville. e-mail: here in Northern Virginia. showed signs of life here, even during a month A home on a little less than an acre on Broad [email protected] While unemployment climbs in other parts notorious even in good times for low sales ac- Creek Place in Herndon sold for $1.275 mil- Mary Anne Weber of the country, employment is stronger here tivity. lion on Aug. 21. Editor, 703-917-6431 than almost anywhere. Proximity to the fed- In communities that are served by the Con- A six-bedroom home on half an acre in [email protected] eral government in general, and to the Penta- nection Newspapers, in the month of August, Ashburn sold for $1.845 million on Aug. 6. Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-615-0960 gon in particular, continues to boost our more than 120 homes sold for more than $1 At the other end of the spectrum is a glimpse [email protected] economy and employment. million. of affordability that we haven’t dreamed of in Chuck Hagee We can look forward to new To give a sense of the variety of sales, the this area in nearly a decade. Reporter, 703-549-1216 federal jobs created to support home that sold for the most money in the area Some examples: [email protected] Editorial oversight of $700 billion in fed- in August was a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half In Arlington, 10 condos sold in August for Rebecca Halik Editorial Asst., 703-917-6407 eral investment in mortgage- bath condo in Arlington, which sold for $5.3 less than $200,000, six of those for under [email protected] related debt. million. $150,000. Mark Giannotto The Treasury, along with Freddie Mac and A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath In Reston, 14 homes — condos and Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 Fannie Mae, should waste no time in fixing home on an acre in Alexandria sold for $3.875 townhouses — sold for under $200,000, with [email protected] some of the problems at the root of the cur- million. Two homes in McLean and one in Great another 16 selling between $200,000 and ADVERTISING: rent housing and mortgage crisis. Adjustable Falls each sold for more than $3 million. $300,000. To place an advertisement, call the ad rate mortgages should be rewritten or refi- A dozen more condos and townhouses in In Herndon, more than 40 homes, mostly department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. nanced for a fixed rate of 6 percent for 30 years. Arlington and Alexandria sold for between townhouses, sold in August for less than Display ads 703-838-0302 Prepayment penalties should be abolished and $1.09 million and $2.325 million. $200,000, 15 of those under $150,00. More Classified ads 703-917-6400 banned. Every effort should be made to keep A four-bedroom home in Vienna sold for $1.6 than 20 more sold for between $200,000 and Employment ads 703-917-6464 current homeowners in their current homes, million on Aug. 27. A four-bedroom home in $300,000. Julie Ferrill and rescue them from the threat of foreclo- Oakton sold for $1.45 million on Aug. 29. Ten Even in McLean, more than a dozen condos Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 [email protected] sure if they are able to make payments on the more homes in Vienna and Oakton sold in Au- sold for less than $300,000. Jane Hughes actual value of their homes at a reasonable and gust for more than $1 million each. With homes at the top of the market selling, Display Advertising, 703-838-0302 fixed interest rate. These steps will go a long A five-bedroom, six-bath home on more than and new opportunities opening up at the afford- [email protected] way towards restoring a sense of confidence five acres in Clifton sold on Aug.1 for $2.388 able end of the market, our area’s real estate Ginger Krup in the value of most families’ primary invest- million. A seven-bedroom home on five acres market and home values should be reassuring. Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 [email protected] Letters to the Editor Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 to witness the overwhelming rec- project must be targeted in the Pentagon’s information on POWs [email protected] City Staff ognition and support by many upcoming budget by Governor left behind in Southeast Asia from Ralph Lee Smith Employment Advertising Competent components of our generous com- Tim Kaine and approved by the being released to their families 703-917-6411 munity (including school board Virginia General Assembly. Addi- and to the public. Passage of the [email protected] To the Editor: members, City government and its tional funding will be required to “McCain Bill” in 1991 prevents After reading Joe Schramm’s let- Publisher agencies, members of the Women’s meet the program’s goals. information about prisoners of war Jerry Vernon ter in the Alexandria Gazette, I felt Giving Circle of Alexandria, and I personally support the concept discovered alive in Vietnam after a need to respond. I don’t work in Editor & Publisher citizens) for a program that is ex- of funding a program that creates the end of the Vietnam war from Mary Kimm a government organization and tremely important for our City’s healthy families during a child’s being made public. All of this in- Editor in Chief have not for many, many years. future. The focus of the recogni- formative years (0-5) rather than formation, and more, is available Steven Mauren However, Alexandria is fortunate Photography: tion was for our own Healthy funding escalated expenses later online at the Nation Institute, at Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer to have a professional, competent Families Alexandria which has when rehabilitation is question- www.nationinstitute.org. Art/Design: staff. Monday morning been selected as one of two sites able at best. If you would like to Further information, including Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, quarterbacking and hindsight is Laurence Foong, John Heinly, in Virginia to be designated for join in this effort, please call Carol Pentagon documents from that John Smith, Stu Moll, very easy. Mr. Schramm is not in major expansion by Healthy Fami- Freeman, Director of Healthy era, are available at http:// Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp the manager’s office on a day-to- Production Manager: lies Virginia. Families Alexandria, at 703-212- www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com. Jean Card day basis (fortunately), dealing Healthy Families Alexandria, a 1702 or me at 703-548-5127. We In addition, McCain’s voting with the hundreds of issues going program of Northern Virginia Fam- are always looking for dedicated record in the Senate speak vol- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 on in a City our size. Let’s leave Circulation Manager: ily Service (NVFS), works with people for our Resource Develop- umes about McCain’s commitment Ann Oliver running the City to the profession- first time parents in Alexandria ment Committee and other volun- to the military. John McCain voted als hired to do that job. Let’s sup- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, who have significant stressors in teers. AGAINST 20 million dollars for L.L.C. port those who work for the City their lives that could adversely Janet von Sternberg veteran care facilities. John Peter Labovitz day in and day out. Mr. Schramm impact the health and develop- Alexandria McCain voted AGAINST $322 mil- President/CEO could have started and stopped ment of their child. Currently the lion for safety equipment for our Mary Kimm with his second paragraph…”the Publisher/Chief Operating Officer program serves 219 families; after troops in Iraq. John McCain voted 703-917-6416 Feds have control of this site. We expansion it would serve nearly 475. We Deserve AGAINST $1 billion dollars in new [email protected] don’t.” According to past studies of ex- equipment for the National Guard. Jerry Vernon Ann M. Dorman, CMP Better Publisher/Executive Vice President isting programs, families who have John McCain voted AGAINST Jim 703-917-6404 Alexandria been served by this program have To the Editor: Webb’s G.I. Bill. John McCain [email protected] shown lower infant mortality, re- There are many military fami- voted AGAINST $430 million for Wesley DeBrosse Healthy Families duced child abuse and neglect, lies in Virginia. They deserve to veterans outpatient care. Barack Controller increased readiness for children know the truth about John Obama voted FOR all of these Debbie Funk McCain. McCain paints himself as National Sales, 703-518-4631 Alexandria entering kindergarten, and signifi- troop support initiatives. [email protected] a war hero. The facts betray him. To the Editor: cant savings under the Virginia Our soldiers deserve better than John Lovaas As a United States Senator, John Special Assistant for Operations I had the pleasure of attending Comprehensive Services Act, McCain. which provides services to high- McCain sponsored and pushed for We deserve better than McCain. the Alexandria City Council meet- the eventual passage of federal A Connection Newspaper ing on Sept. 23 and was delighted risk children and their families. Gail Gordon Funding for the expansion laws that prevent all of the Alexandria 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters to the Editor
Pope Leo XIII issued a major teach- Bail Out ing document on the right of Chris- Those in Need tian workers to form and join la- bor unions. Perhaps the most pro- Letter to the Editor: found Christian perspective was The government’s promise to put forward by the U.S. bishops in back mortgage giants Freddie Mac their 1986 pastoral letter, Eco- & Fannie Mae now seems to be just nomic Justice For All. It applied the tip of the iceberg. As I write Biblical teachings and the church this, Congress is debating a mas- tradition on areas such as employ- sive $700 billion bailout for finan- ment, poverty, agriculture and in- cial institutions. Many are blam- ternational development. The ba- ing the “greed” of Wall Street, and sic moral principles set forth by the many others are bemoaning the bishops still speak to us: “Every fact that there were inadequate economic decision and institution regulations on mortgage and fi- must be judged in light of whether nancial entities. it protects or undermines the dig- These are complicated and in- nity of the human person;” and “All tricate problems that many of us members of society have a special do not understand well. Yet we obligation to the poor and vulner- cannot simply allow the “experts” able.” Their fundamental insight to deal with these difficulties be- that the economy exists for the cause they clearly did not prevent benefit of all people offers an im- the current mess. Our first instinct portant counterbalance to the be- is probably not to ask what our lief that the economy is there to faith tells us about these issues create wealth for investors only. which affect our lives so much. As our country struggles to sta- And yet we know that Christians bilize our economy, let us be ad- have long offered another perspec- vocates—a voice—to be sure that Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette tive on financial matters. The early those representing us do not just church pooled their financial re- “bailout” corporations and banks, Return of the Godspeed sources to care for those who were but also find ways to lift up those Captain Eric Speth instructs Betsy Mathes of Mt. Vernon Travel, Ronnie Stevens of unable to “make it” without help. who are in foreclosure or in dan- New World Travel and Barbara Faigen of Gerber Tours on the handling of the tiller For many centuries, the church ger of losing their homes. of the Godspeed which visited the port of Alexandria recently. The reproduction taught that lending money at in- John Horejsi was created for the 2006 Jamestown celebration. terest was morally wrong. In 1891, SALT Coordinator
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Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette By mid afternoon, the Avenue was overflowing with neighbors and visitors to the annual arts festival.
Pie Judge and Alexandria Sheriff Dana Team Samba a U-11 girls soccer team looks Lawhorne gets a another piece of pie from one Jocarol Robb of Springwater Fibers quickly over the beaded jewelry. of the Pie Police, Tommy Knoernschild. knits a scarf with large needles.
Students from George Washington Middle School Tech classes TC Williams Orchestra Department chair Suzanna Sitomer displayed a variety of crafts made in Mr. Reyns classes. Ray Boone shows a young student how to hold a violin at the musical offers frames for pictures that school mate Christopher Gerlach is instrument petting zoo. taking of patrons at the fair. 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools TC Celebrates Homecoming
A group of T.C. Williams seniors gathered at the Mulberger home for a pre-homecom- ing dance dinner.
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The homecoming court traveled in style from Minnie Howard ninth grade center to the high school for the football game. Class of 2010 Class of 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Neighborhoods
to new homes over the curse of a BHUMC. Marc Williams, the new- What do you get when you have Pumpkin Pie,” 2nd place and $50 North Ridge beautiful fall morning. Many est member of the School Board 21 homemade pies, 3 fun judges, went to Janet & Maggie Johnston In one of the biggest “green thanks to Boy Scout Troop Local will share his thoughts about the 2 Pie Security Officers and tons of who baked one called “Easy as Pi,” movements” since “Birnam Wood 129 and the many NRCA volun- challenges facing the Board, and anxious spectators?! Why it’s the and 1st place and $75 went to do come to Dunsinane,” a large teers who provided muscle, to Melisa Harrington will discuss the Annual Del Ray Pie Contest, Maya Alcala who baked the deli- forest moved out of the Trinity Jerry Dieruf, the Assistamt City plans for the new playground at of course! A special thank you to cious “Almond Apple Pie with Methodist Church parking lot and Arborist, and Teddye Clayton and the Beverley Hills United Method- all twenty-one entrants! We had a Shortbread Crust!” Thank you to into the neighborhood during the all the “tree stewards” who gave ist Church (“BHUMC”). The meet- great time this year with some all of our fabulous young bakers!!! first North Ridge Citizens” Asso- tree care advice, and to Meghan ing begins at 7:30. Hope to see you beautiful and yummy pies! And Yum! ciation/City of Alexandria “Arbor Rainey who coordinated the event. there. the winners were: drum roll In the Adult category: 3rd Day” this past weekend. Virtually This looks like an annual event in — Russ Bailey please…. place and $25 went to Laura Dove every one of the 250 trees that the making. In the Youth category: 3rd who baked “Abby’s Apple Cream arrived courtesy of Denison Nurs- The next NRCA meeting is this Del Ray place and $25 went to Catherine ery early in the a.m. marched off coming Monday, Oct. 13, at the Hey There Del Ray, Luther who baked “Grandma’s See Neighborhoods, Page 16
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Pie,” 2nd place and $50 went to Hallie Wilfert who baked “Hallie’s Ginger Cinnamon Sour Cream Apple Pie,” (complete with Del Ray spelled out on top!) and 1st place and $75 went to the very last en- trant, Stephanie Mickelson who prepared a “Choco- you who were there to watch and late Raspberry Cream Pie!” Fun buy slices after the contest con- times were had by all. Thank you cluded. At $2 per slice, we made a so much for all of our fabulous whopping $280 that day for Com- entries! Start brainstorming today munity Partners for Children! what you’ll bake for the First Sat- Thank you thank you thank you urday in October 2009! We can’t to each and every one! wait to do it all over again! The weather was splendid, the The day would not have hap- artists terrific, the music wonder- pened without the help, love and ful, a good day was had by all! support of Lauren Smith & Clare Thank you to all of you who did a Miller who worked long and hard little bit of everything to make the with The Great Carol Bailey to day a success. I want to mention make the Pie Contest magic hap- just a few rock stars of the day: pen. We couldn’t have done it the Lindsay & Terry, Amy & David, day of without the Pie Security Gayle & Ryan, Carol & Lori, Lauren Officers, Tommy K & Stu Ellis, Jr. & Clare, Tommy K, Sgt. Joe Seskey Thanks guys! Last but not least and all of the Alexandria Police after we thank the judges, Barbara Department help, the CERT Volun Mancini, Jill Erber & Sheriff Lawhorne, we must thank all of See Del Ray, Page 26 Columbus Day Sale! 50% off Mattresses Sofa & London 5pc Loveseat Dining Set $588 $548 5pc Set TABLE, 4 CHAIRS $588 ARMCHAIR $98 CHINA CABINET $688 Sabrina 5pc Dining Set $ Natural Finish 268
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Address ...... BR . FB HB . Postal City ..... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC... Subdivision 602 FORDS LANDING WAY ...... 4 .... 3 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,975,000 ..... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... FORDS LANDING 15 KEITHS LN ...... 2 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,870,000 ..... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... FORDS LANDING 503 IVY CIR ...... 4 .... 2 .... 3 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,400,000 ..... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... IVY HILL 221 PITT ST S ...... 3 .... 4 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,400,000 ..... Townhouse ... 0.05 ...... OLD TOWN 35 LINDEN ST E ...... 5 .... 5 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,170,000 ..... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... ROSEMONT 903 QUAKER LN N ...... 4 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $1,085,000 ..... Detached ...... 0.74 ...... CHAPEL HILL 335 CAMERON STATION BLVD . 4 .... 4 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $995,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... CAMERON STATION 335 FAYETTE ST S ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $915,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 3101 EDGEHILL DR ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $885,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... BEVERLY HILLS 111 LURAY AVE ...... 4 .... 3 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $840,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... BRENTON 400 MADISON ST #1602 ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $825,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... ALEXANDRIA HOUSE 326 HELMUTH LN ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... CAMERON STATION 3543 GODDARD WAY ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $746,986 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... QUAKER RIDGE 719 FAYETTE ST N ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $745,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.02 ...... BRADDOCK LOFTS 419 COMMONWEALTH AVE...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $725,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.05 ...... ROSEMONT 15 WILKES ST #47 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $725,000 ...... Townhouse ...... HARBORSIDE 1406 CRESTWOOD DR ...... 4 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $720,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... DYES OAKCREST 284 MURTHA ST ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $715,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... CAMERON STATION 1142 PITT ST N ...... 3 .... 3 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $672,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.02 ...... CANAL WAY 549 TRIADELPHIA WAY ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $623,990 ...... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD STATION 154 CAMERON STATION BLVD . 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $606,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... CAMERON STATION 915 JUNIPER PL ...... 4 .... 3 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $605,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... BELLE WOOD 706 PRINCE ST #10 ...... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $588,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SWANN DAINGERFIELD 412 LURAY AVE E ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $570,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... DEL RAY 1304 ROUNDHOUSE LN #311 .. 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $570,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... OLD TOWN VILLAGE 269 MEDLOCK LN ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $559,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.02 ...... CAMERON STATION 103 CAMERON STATION BLVD . 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $549,900 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... CAMERON STATION 2 OXFORD AVE E ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $545,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.13 ...... DEL RAY 2061/2 ADAMS AVE ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $530,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... ROSEMONT 3811 WHITE POST CT ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $524,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.06 ...... EARLY ST VILLAGE 700 MT. VERNON AVE ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $510,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse0.04 ... NONE 2422 GARNETT DR ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $510,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... MEWS STONEGATE 5101 GARDNER DR ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $500,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... CAMERON STATION 5123 GARDNER DR ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $499,900 ...... Townhouse ... 0.02 ...... CAMERON STATION 520 JOHN CARLYLE ST #106.... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $499,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... OLD TOWN 496 LATHAM ST N ...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $480,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... SEMINARY VALLEY 928 ALFRED ST ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $473,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.06 ...... HUNTING CREEK 5094 ENGLISH TER ...... 2 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $470,000 ...... Townhouse ...... CAMERON STATION 3800 DOMINION MILL DR ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $466,500 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 1503 HANCOCK AVE ...... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $457,000 ...... Semi-Detached0.06 ..... DEL RAY 257 CAMERON STN BLVD #527 2 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $455,000 ...... Townhouse ...... CAMERON STATION 161/2 MYRTLE ST E ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $454,900 ...... Townhouse ... 0.06 ...... TEMPLE PARK 1024 HARRISON CIR ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $450,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... SUMMERS GROVE 108 CAMERON PARKE CT ...... 4 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $435,900 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... TOWNES AT CAMERON PARKE 309 HOLLAND LN #114 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $435,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ROYALTON 905 BASHFORD LN...... 3 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $430,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... WESTOVER 618 ARMISTEAD ST #10 ...... 4 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $410,000 ...... Townhouse ...... BEAUREGARD HEIGHTS 37 TAYLOR RUN PKWY ...... 3 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $400,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... TAYLOR RUN PKWY 1142 VALLEY DR #608 ...... 3 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $395,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 224 MONROE AVE E ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $391,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... COTTAGE PARK 1216 POWHATAN ST ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $390,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... WESTOVER 138 SANBORN PL ...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $380,005 ...... Townhouse ... 0.05 ...... MT VERNON COURT 800 ST ASAPH ST S #206 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $375,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... ST ASAPH SQUARE 545 BRADDOCK RD E #105 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $372,500 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ..... COLECROFT 3838 BRIGHTON CT ...... 4 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $370,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.02 ...... BRIGHTON SQUARE 3114 RAVENSWORTH PL #214 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $366,500 ...... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 112A HUME AVE E ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $365,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.06 ...... DEL RAY 1521 MOUNT EAGLE PL #949 .. 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $345,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 245 PICKETT ST S #301 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $345,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HILLWOOD 1024 PELHAM ST ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $340,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.07 ...... KMS TOWNHOUSES 132 JASPER PL...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $340,000 ...... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... TARLETON 1005 COLONIAL AVE ...... 3 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $338,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.04 ...... WESTOVER 245 PICKETT ST S #202 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $336,500 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HILLWOOD 4950 BRENMAN PARK DR #210 1 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $320,000 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ..... CAMERON STATION 3227 RAVENSWORTH PL #838 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $316,000 ...... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 1600 PRINCE ST #410 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $310,000 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ..... 1600 PRINCE STREET 90 IRIS ST S ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $307,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.02 ...... TARLETON 1925 QUAKER LN #203 ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $299,000 ...... Townhouse ...... PARKFAIRFAX 1728 ABINGDON DR W #301 ... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $292,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... POTOWMACK CROSSING 1032 VALLEY DR #604 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $281,500 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 3618 VALLEY DR #3618 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $279,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 1110 VALLEY DR #605 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $277,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARKFAIRFAX 1100 QUAKER HILL DR #323 ... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $276,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... QUAKER HILL 1273 VAN DORN ST N #1273 ... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $275,450 ...... Townhouse ...... PARKSIDE AT ALEXANDRIA 4328 VERMONT AVE ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $275,000 ...... Semi-Detached0.07 ..... WAKEFIELD 2800 DARTMOUTH RD #3 ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $275,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SEMINARY WALK 612 BASHFORD LN #1202 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $269,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... RIVERTON 805 HOWARD ST N #342 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $265,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... THE PLAZA 6101 EDSALL RD #802 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $263,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... ALEXANDRIA KNOLLS 120 CLIFFORD AVE ...... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $261,780 ...... Townhouse ... 0.05 ...... WAVERLY GREEN 5300 HOLMES RUN PKWY #4072 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $260,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... GREENHOUSE 203 YOAKUM PKWY #524 ...... 2 .... 1 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $246,750 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 3307 WYNDHAM CL #2165 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $245,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... POINTE AT PARK C 11 INGRAM ST...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $225,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.07 ...... WAKEFIELD 3808 EDISON ST ...... 3 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $220,000 ...... Townhouse ... 0.03 ...... HUME SPRINGS 307 YOAKUM PKWY #1217 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $218,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 132 DALE ST ...... 3 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $216,900 ...... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ... HUME SPRINGS Now! 1,000s of 3739 MARK DR ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $215,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ... HUME SPRINGS 3726 EDISON ST ...... 3 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $214,000 ...... Attach/Row Hse0.03 ... HUME SPRINGS pictures of sports, 3306 WYNDHAM CL #232 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $205,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... POINTE AT PARK C 20 AUBURN CT #20B ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $190,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... AUBURN VILLAGE graduations, current 4600 DUKE ST #1410 ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $187,900 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... FORTY SIX HUNDRED 6300 STEVENSON AVE #514 .... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $187,077 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... SENTINEL OF LANDMARK 722 FAYETTE ST S #12 ...... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $179,250 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... FAYETTE COURT events and more— 203 YOAKUM PKWY #604 ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $175,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERGATE AT LANDMARK 16 ASHBY ST #16C ...... 1 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $174,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... AUBURN VILLAGE never published, but posted 5500 HOLMES RUN PKWY #4131 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $170,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... PLACE ONE 6300 STEVENSON #LL02 ...... 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $150,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... SENTINEL OF LANDMARK on the Web. Free for evaluation, 401 ARMISTEAD ST N #512 ..... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $130,000 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ..... SEASONS 525 ARMISTEAD ST N #202 ..... 3 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $115,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SAXONY SQUARE available for prints. 519 ARMISTEAD ST N #102 ..... 2 .... 1 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ...... $105,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SAXONY SQUARE
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E-mail announcements to The benefits of therapy and ex- attend, contact Life with Cancer at 703- [email protected] at the Alexandria Mental Health Office, [email protected]. ercise for those with lymphedema will 776-2841 or visit Community Service Board Clubhouse, Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 15, at www.lifewithcancer.org Happiness Psychology Discus- 4480 King St. Contact J. Gulka, Facili- lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork 7:15 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital sion Group: Monthly. Discuss latest tator, 571-451-0773. encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- Cancer Center, 4320 Seminary Road. To Dream Group: Monthly, 3rd Satur- research and books on the science and 917-6407 with questions. attend, visit to www.lifewithcancer.org. day, at the Inner Arts Center at Mindful art of happiness. 3rd Saturday of each The Alexandria Health Depart- Hands, 211 King St. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. month, 1:30 - 3 p.m. The Inner Arts ment announces new hours for its HIV Yoga in Daily Life offers classes for Current research and nutrition sug- Bring your dreams. Free instruction on Center at Mindful Hands, 211 King St. Testing Clinic, effective immediately. people of all ages and physical ability, at gestions about breast cancer will be dreamwork techniques provided. E-mail Visit www.TheInnerArts.com or The HIV Testing Clinic is available every 2402 Mt. Vernon Ave. Meditation presented Wednesday, Oct. 22, Inova [email protected] or [email protected] Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and classes also offered. Free trial class the Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center, www.TheInnerArts.com every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 first week of each session for newcom- 4320 Seminary Road. To attend, contact The Alexandria Mental Health a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The clinic, ers - next session begins Nov. 3. Life with Cancer at 703-776-2841. Guided Imagery Group: Monthly, Family Support Group of NAMI/ located at the main Health Department Drop-ins welcome. Lunchtime Yoga 3rd Saturday, 9:15- 10:50 a.m. Listen to FOCUS is open to all dealing with men- Building, 4480 King St., offers free, classes held on Wednesdays 12:15- Survivorship issues with sexuality a wide assortment of imagery CDs. Free tally ill family members suffering from anonymous and confidential testing. For 12:50 p.m. Visit http:// will be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 29, at instruction on best techniques. The In- depression, bipolar or schizophrenia. more information, contact Nechelle www.yogaindailylifeus.org/ or call 703- 7:15 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital ner Arts Center at Mindful Hands, 211 Meetings are held the second Wednes- Terrell, HIV/AIDS Coordinator, at 703- 299-8946 for more information. Cancer Center, 4320 Seminary Road. To King St www.TheInnerArts.com or day of each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m. 838-4400, ext. 305.
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To have a notice listed in the Bulletin, speaker will be Molly McCloskey, Direc- e-mailtor of Constituent Services at ASCD (an [email protected]. education association) in the Rotunda Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 Room at T. C. Williams High School, with questions. 3330 King St., Alexandria, and is open to the general public. Contact Tina
The Department of Planning and Zoning is accepting nominations for membership on the Potomac Yard Advisory Group for the amendment pro- Visit These Houses of Worship cess of the Potomac Yard Small Area Plan. At a minimum, we are looking for: Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... residents of adjoining neighborhoods; parents with school-aged children; area CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION CHURCHES-LUTHERAN OLD TOWN SPANISH WARD...703-519-9545 businesses; property owners; individu- ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 BELLE HAVEN WARD 703-780-4789 als with environmental, housing transit, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 KINGSTOWNE WARD...703-313-6140 CHURCHES-ANGLICAN GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 FRANCONIA WARD...703-313-6147 open space and/or planning interests; CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, SYNOD…703-549-0155 MT. VERNON WARD...703-780-9577 and age, race and ethnic diversity. The ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 SALVATION ARMY ALEXANDRIA CITADEL ....703-836-2427 nomination forms are available from the CHURCHES- APOSTOLIC NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 Planning and Zoning department or LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 www.alexandriava.gov/ ORTHODOX Christ the Saviour CHURCHES- BAPTIST SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 potomacyardplan. Forms should be re- ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 Anglican Church turned no later than Tuesday, Oct. 14 at BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN “To Love & Serve the Lord with 9 a.m. DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-683-3348 DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 Gladness & Singleness of Heart” FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 The City of Alexandria is once FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 Location - Washington Mill ES again in search of a Colorado Blue PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 9100 Cherrytree Drive SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-549-4766 Spruce, Leyland Cypress or other well- MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 formed evergreen tree, approximately VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST Worship Service - 10am 25 to 35 feet tall, to serve as the City’s ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 Inter-generational Sunday School - after service official 2008 Holiday Tree. The City will BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier CHURCHES-BRETHREN DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 remove the tree from the donor’s prop- GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH....703-671-8557 www.christthesaviouranglican.org erty in mid-November and grind the ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-836-7332 703-953-2854 stump at no cost. The tree will be deco- ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…..703-751-4666 rated and displayed at Market Square BUDDHISM TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 WASHINGTON FARM UNITED METHODEST...703-780-4696 (301 King Street) throughout the holi- CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-836-4324 day season. Persons in the Washington GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 Good Shepherd metropolitan area who are interested in ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 CHURCHES- UNITARIAN donating a tree should contact John ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 MT. VERNON UNITARIAN...703-765-5950 Catholic Church Noelle, City Arborist, at 703-838-4999 CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN CHURCHES- UNITY Mass Schedule or e-mail HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 [email protected]. FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH... 703-549-3911 Saturday Evening Weekdays (Mass or Communion Service) SYNAGOGUES 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) The Westminster-George Mason AGUDAS ACHIM CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 Sunday FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Tutoring Program seeks tutors to 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am CHURCH OF CHRIST SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) assist students with homework and ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 7) Sign Language Interpreter other assignments at George Mason El- Sunday at 9:00 am Mass 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 ementary School at 2601 Cameron Mills CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL SYNAGOGUES- REFORM Road on Tuesday and Thursday after- EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 BETH EL HEBREW CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves noons from 2:35-3:35 p.m. from ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS October through May. Contact Kathy ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 Hart at 703-706-4476 or ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 To Highlight Your Faith Community ALEXANDRIA II WARD...703-549-9891 CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD [email protected] to learn more. COLONIAL II SINGLES WARD...703-313-6249 call Karen at: (703) 917-6468
24 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools Alexandria Country Day School An Independent School Community Send announcements to the Alexandria • 240 Students – Grades K-8 Gazette Packet, by e-mail to • Small Classes of 10-15 Students [email protected]. • Award-Winning Faculty Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- • AM/PM Care Offered lowing week’s paper. Photos are • Transportation Available encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- 917-6407 with questions. • Acceptance in Top High Schools Join Us for Our 2008-2009 Campagna Center introduces Af- ternoon Adventures for children in Open House Events half-day preschool to receive childcare 9:00 - 10:30 am at John Adams Elementary, 5652 November 13 Rayburn Ave. or Jefferson Houston El- December 11 ementary, 1501 Cameron St., from 3-6 January 14 p.m. $14/day. To register, visit www.campagnacenter.org or 703-549- 2400 Russell Road • Alexandria, VA 22301 0111 ext. 112. Tel: 703-548-4804 • Fax: 703-549-9022 [email protected] • www.acdsnet.org William Ramsay Elementary School PTA meeting on Friday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at the library, 5700 Sanger Ave. Free. 703-824-6950.
T.C. Williams High School students Makda Aman and Alexander Amaniel are Semifinalists in the 45th annual Achievement Scholarship Com- petition.
Two Alexandria students have been promoted to the top leadership ranks of BIOTECHNOLOGY the Air Force Junior ROTC detachment at Randolph-Macon Academy. Junior One year program with rolling admission Margaret Strain, 16, the daughter of David and Charlotte Strain, was Spring 2009 deadline is Dec. 1, 2008 awarded the position of Alpha Flight Contact the Program Coordinator for details Sergeant, with the rank of cadet techni- cal sergeant. Senior Victor McKoy, 18, 202-687-1070 the son of Yvonne McKoy, was awarded the position of Second Squadron Execu- tive Officer, with the rank of cadet first E-mail: [email protected] lieutenant. Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu Messiah Lutheran Church is of- fering pre-school for children ages 2-4. Call 703-765-5003 or visit messiahelca.org for more.
T.C. Williams High School senior Sa- rah E. Noll is one of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide in the Fall Open House 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Saturday, October 25th 9 - 11:30 a.m. Program. Please RSVP to the Admission Clubs & Organizations Office by October 20
at (301) 733 – 9330 or [email protected] Send announcements to the Gazette- Packet, by e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the SAINT JAMES SCHOOL following week’s paper. Photos and art- work encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions. • Coed, boarding and day, grades 8 – 12 • 7:1 student-teacher ratio DADS (“Dads And Daughters & • 35 competitive teams in 12 sports Sons”) Project encourages and supports father (figures) in their quest to become actively involved in the education of www.stjames.edu their children, primarily through literacy and educational trips. Using a library of SAINT JAMES SCHOOL – 17641 College Rd. St. James, MD 21781 children’s books provided by the D.A.D.S. Project, father (figures) are invited to read several books each month to their child and to post entries in a monthly journal about their expe- riences. Father (figures) who complete YOU WANT QUALITY SERVICE their books and journals then participate in educational weekend trips with other FROM A LOCAL AGENT fathers and their children. Free. Located at 1224 Princess St. Contact J.D. Walker at 703-549-4232 x 4095.
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From Page 16 Are you busy decorating your house &/or business? You should be! There’s a contest for best teers, and last but never least, and the one who decorated home and best decorated business again did the very most – PAT MILLER!!!! She’s forever this year. Yours must be thoroughly decked out by amazing! Everyone did amazing work! Thank you!!!! Oct. 19 to be in the running and win a prize at the There’s more fun on the horizon this month folks end of the parade! Get freaky with your front porches, – next up is the annual Halloween Parade! folks, you never know who’s judging?!?! (Hint Hint!) Mark your calendars, Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. the Got gossip? Send it to [email protected] today! great day starts at Howell & Mt Vernon Avenue and See you on the Avenue – sans crutches! comes straight to the Rec Center fields. You never had so much fun in costume, so come on out! —Jen Walker Faith Notes
E-mail announcements to Take part in an Ecumenical Bible The Vajrayogini Buddhist Cen- [email protected]. Study on Thursday mornings Oct. 9 ter offers classes in Buddhist Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- through Nov. 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Meditation at the Meade Memorial Epis- lowing week’s paper. Photos and artwork at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran copal Church, 322 North Alfred St. in encouraged. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- Church, 6510 Fort Hunt Road. Free. Alexandria. Classes are held on Tuesday 917-6407 with questions. evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. Buddhist St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Nun Kelsang Varahi will be teaching. First Church of Christ, Scientist 8531 Riverside Road has a group of $10/class. For more information visit of Alexandria will present an impor- moms and pre-school kids that meets www.meditation-dc.org or call 202-331- tant talk by nationally-known speaker every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. for 2122. and prayer-based healer Don coffee, muffins, and fellowship and Wallingford on Friday, Oct. 10 at noon moves into the church at 9:30 a.m. to Beth El Hebrew Congregation and again on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. take part in the Day School’s chapel ser- holds services at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays Both events will take place at Market vice. 703-360-4220. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Religious Square, 301 King St. Free. Call the Al- school is on Wednesdays evening and exandria Christian Science Reading Convergence: A Creative Com- Sunday mornings. Tot Shabbat on first Room at 703-683-0129. munity of Faith at 1801 N. Quaker and third Saturdays. Kolot Shabbat (mu- Lane, gathers each Sunday at 5 p.m. for sical service) the first Friday of every The Diocese of Arlington runs a a worship gathering. All are welcome. month at 7:30 p.m. Beth El is located at series of Masses and Prayer Services for Visit www.convergenceccf.net, or call 3830 Seminary Road. 703-370-9400 or healing for victims/survivors of sexual 703-998-6260. visit www.bethelhebrew.org. abuse. The Prayer Services include a survivor’s sharing of their abuse and ef- First Church of Christ, Scientist, The Christian Women In The forts to heal. Both the Masses and Prayer 1509 Collingwood Road, Mount Marketplace meets to study God’s Services are followed by a reception. Vernon, is now holding Wednesday word at the Royal Restaurant in Old *Tuesday, Nov. 18. Mass at 7:30 p.m., evening meetings at 7 p.m. Everyone is Town Alexandria. The CBWC meets St. Mary, 310 South Royal St. Alexan- welcome. For more information call every Wednesday at 7 a.m. for dria 703-768-2494. breakfast. 703-660-6759.
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26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Anniversary 16-Week Ultimate Body Transformation 50th Anniversary Celebrated ldrich and Margarete Holubar cel- rectors of Friends of Alexandria Archeology and 48 ebrated their 50th wedding anniver- Oldrich, pursuing his passion of painting and art. O sary. They were married Sept. 27, Always giving of themselves to their children: Bar- 1958. Leaving family and friends in bara and James Berry of Clinton, North Carolina; Local Smith Barney Financial Advisor, Czechoslovakia in 1948, Oldrich settled in New York. Martin and Joni Holubar of Atlanta, Georgia; Robert Keith Burner, goes from seasonal softball They met at a Czech dance in 1957; Oldrich a com- and Tara Holubar of Alexandria; and sons Matthew mercial artist and Margarete a student at Lenox Hill in New York and John Holubar of Alexandria; and to Fitness Enthusiast. He’s gaining lean Hospital School of Nursing. Married in Astoria, New grandchildren Margarete, Nicole, Leyna, Celia, Bobby Muscle and Strength while York, together for 45 years in New York – 35 in their and Martin. They will celebrate their anniversary 10% off Losing Inches and Body Fat. wonderful home in Glen Cove, Long Island – they doing what they love most, traveling in Europe on a Mid-day now enjoy their new home in Old Town Alexandria cruise up the Danube River, followed by a family party workouts with their rescued chihuahua, Nellie. Margarete is hosted by Barbara and James Berry at their “Funny Keith says: active in her community, serving on the board of di- Farm” in Clinton, North Carolina. “If you are serious about your Volunteers health, this is the place to be.” Send volunteer notices to ing begins August-September. Call 703- abuse, neglect, etc. Volunteers can [email protected] or 522-8858 x13 or e-mail choose the age, gender, and length of call Rebecca Halik with any questions [email protected]. For more stay for each placement. Local leaders 703-917-6407. information visit www.doorwaysva.org/ are also needed to serve children in cri- volunteer. sis by sharing VEFC’s mission within King Street Cats needs volunteers their community. Call 703-200-3700 or to care for abandoned and rescued cats CrisisLink’s 24/7/365 hotline for email [email protected] for details. and kittens in its orphanage in Old the Washington Metro Region is cur- Visit www.vefc.org. Town. Help needed with morning and rently recruiting volunteers for their evening feeding/cleaning. If you love October 2008 training. Visit Meals on Wheels need drivers to cats and want to care for them while a www.crisislink.org, e-mail pick up meals at Mt. Vernon Hospital at permanent home is being found, contact [email protected], or call 703- 11 a.m. and delivering them by 1 p.m. 300 North Washington St. us at 703-231-7199 or visit http:// 527-6016 to learn more. Come help Volunteer drivers can deliver on a Suite 106 kingstreetcats.org for more. CrisisLink continue to save lives and weekly, biweekly, monthly, or substitute Alexandria, VA prevent tragedies in our community. basis. Other volunteer opportunities for Doorways for Women and Volunteer for three hours a week. Meals on Wheels include back-up Group 703-683-0777 Families is seeking volunteers for its Coordinator, Group Treasurer, and a www.ftalexandria.com Safehouse domestic violence shelter Volunteer Emergency Families volunteer to make monthly delivery of program. Volunteers are needed for For Children (VEFC) needs volunteers nutritional supplements to a Mt. Vernon weekend and evening shifts and to an- willing to open their homes and provide resident. For more, call 703-324-5406, swer our 24/7 hotline. Some weekday short term (1-21 days) emergency shel- TTY: 703-449-1186 or e-mail Now hiring Full and Part Time Personal Trainers opportunities are also available. Train- ter to local children who are victims of [email protected].
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The Engrailed Cross of the Sinclair Clan flies outside the Clan tent at the festival on Sunday afternoon.
In between swordplay, the Swords of Chivalry tent was open for ques- tions. Gregor Chisholm takes the opportunity to try on a suit of chainmail armor. After being fully suited, young Gregor laughs as he realizes the suit has more than doubled his normal weight!
Pipes and Drums from the St. Andrew’s Society of Photos by Louise Washington entertain a few of the visitors to the Krafft/Gazette annual fair at Ft. Ward Park. Packet
28 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Real Estate Are Workers Homes Historic? Questions still linger following a neighborhood dispute a year ago over what makes a house worth preserving.
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n a sunny Sunday afternoon, Billie Schaeffer steps out of her O home in the 300 block of North St. Asaph Street and walks down into a meticulously kept narrow alley. The al- ley is listed by the city as private property but belonging to no one. It leads into a small lot where a row of three century- old homes and their placid gardens can be seen. Listed on the 1885 Sanborn Maps as occu- pied by “negro tenants,” each of the three row houses was awarded an oval bronze plaque by One of three row houses designated as the Historic Alexandria Foundation. The plaque historic. recognizes buildings that are more than 100 the structure. years old and maintain their original structure. “When you walk into our homes and step SUPPORTERS OF THE petition argued that no- into our backyards, it is, as silly as it sounds, a body of importance had lived there but former slaves paradise” Schaeffer says. and small-trades people. They also asserted that the But not everyone agrees. BAR’s denial to allow any alteration was a violation One of the townhome’s owners submitted a of the Fifth Amendment pertaining to rights of prop- petition to allow partial demolition on one of erty owners. those homes in the summer of 2007. The Board The opponents, however, defended their stand on National Karastan Month of Architectural Review denied the petition and the case by reminding the council that there was National Karastan Month the owners appealed the decision to the city more to history than bricks and mortars. The origi- council of Alexandria nal form was still there and the social status of the Stephen Milone, Division Chief of Zoning and original tenants did alter its historical value. 50%50% OFFOFF Land Use Services, defended the decision of the “Many big, affluent homes have been preserved, BAR by stating but lower class and middle class homes, there is not “It is very that the house a lot of that. People tend to think that is not impor- was significant tant,” said Laura Teresinski, an opponent of the pe- important that the for its mid19th tition and a concerned neighbor “African American Century struc- history is deserving of attention.” historic fabric be ture and form, its “African American History is part of Alexandria, is retained.” historic fabric part of our country. Period. If anything can be done and as a compo- to save it, it should be done,” says Joe Dickson, an Stephen Milone, nent of an his- Alexandria resident. Division Chief of Zoning toric district, the Blair argued before the council that while it is not and Land Use Services Old Town His- known why there have been no alterations to the toric District. homes in the past 150 years, to allow changes in a In an attempt to clarify BAR’s classification historical construction was representative of the On Sale of the home as a possible historical site, coun- passage of time. Schaeffer’s rebuttal “For 150 years, cilman Paul C. Smedberg defined it as “wel- every single person who has lived in those homes coming to writers, poets and tourists.” But appreciated them, loved them and respected them.” Duncan Blair, the attorney, did not share the Gilberto Torres-Gonzalez, a recent resident of the same opinion. City of Alexandria and former history professor at “The house went from a simple vernacular the University of Puerto Rico, points out that “the house that regrettably, given the period of time, unique architecture has a cultural and social value. Arlington Dulles was probably on the wrong side of the tracks,” The value of these homes is in their representation 4748 Lee Highway said Blair, referring to the physical location of of the cultural and social development of the City of 23430 Rock Havenway #130 the home in the lower class section of the city Alexandria. To destroy them, is to destroy a piece of 703-524-7275 703-661-3999 prior to the improvements done to it in 1965. art.” The opponents and supporters of the appeal Oscar Fitzgerald, a member of the BAR, explained www.parkcarpet.com presented their arguments before the members that the proposal not only alters the footprint of the of the council. Both sides agreed that the in- house, it also affects the historical essence of the tegrity of the structure —the bricks and mor- community. tar — was no longer there. The roof and siding The city council voted unanimously to uphold had been redone and a bay window, though BAR’s decision. without authorization, had been installed. They “If we cannot save this very significant block, very Prefinished Flooring also agreed that previous improvements had significant site, what does that say for the rest of the not altered the original plans or “footprint” of historical homes?” Vice Mayor Redella Pepper asked. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 29 Election 2008 “An incumbent congressman can point to a bridge or a floodwall and say ‘I brought you this, It’s hard for an opponent to say, ‘Well I would have made sure that Battle Over Earmarks floodwall didn’t come here.’” From Page 4 become the backbone of business — Cordel Faulk, director of communications for the Virginia Center for Politics the issue of budgetary reform car- in Northern Virginia rely on the ries a perceived ring of good-gov- local delegation to bring home the Cordel Faulk, Director of Commu- excessive secrecy and backroom has consistently refused to release ernment reform, it also carries the pork. As a result, congressional nications for the Virginia Center dealing. Because of their efforts to his earmark requests, arguing that pitfall of alienating a wide swath candidates who oppose earmarks for Politics. “It’s hard for an oppo- increase public scrutiny, the names disclosing such information would of voters — especially in an area face a tailor-made dilemma: pro- nent to say, ‘Well I would have of congressional members are now open the floodgates for more re- like Virginia’s eighth congressional mote ideological consistency or made sure that floodwall didn’t attached to individual earmarks quests. district where local infrastructure yield to pragmatic necessity. come here.’” for public inspection. Yet many “To reveal what people have projects are a major concern. Gov- “An incumbent congressman can For many years, government advocates say more transparency asked us to do, it seems to me ernment contractors and nonprofit point to a bridge or a floodwall watchdog groups have decried the is needed, including public disclo- that’s private information that is agencies that have increasingly and say ‘I brought you this,’” said earmarking system as clothed in sure of earmark requests. Moran See Earmarks, Page 31
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30 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election 2008 Battle Over Earmarks From Page 30 though some recent gains have their information,” said Moran. created more transparency in the “I’ve got a selfish reason I don’t process, groups like Citizens want to generate even more ear- Against Government Waste argue marks by doing do.” that more information should be released to the public about how BECAUSE BOTH of Moran’s the earmarking process works. challengers oppose earmark “We want to see what’s in these spending, the topic has became a appropriations bills, and we want major point of distinction between to see it in advance, and we want the three candidates on the ballot to see who’s responsible for it,” in November. Independent Green said Leslie Paige, media director candidate Ron Fisher agrees with of Citizens Against Government Ellmore that earmark spending Waste. “Trust in Congress is at should be eliminated. When asked about an all-time low, and there’s about his opposition to earmark a good reason for that. For them spending, Fisher cited an earmark to say ‘Trust us, these are all worth- for Boeing C-17 aircraft that he while projects’ basically asks tax- considered ill-advised. payers to disregard what’s in front “We don’t need those. The Air of their faces everyday, which is Force doesn’t need those,” said corruption.” Fisher. “We need firefighting air- craft.” Government watchdog groups “I’ve got a selfish that carefully monitor earmark spending say that the process lacks reason I don’t want transparency because members of Congress are not required to re- to generate even lease the list of earmark requests. Because earmarking short-circuits more earmarks by the way federal grants are issued, doing do.” critics say the practice counteracts merit-based decision-making. Al- — Jim Moran (D-8)
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 31 News Alexandria Agencies Emphasize Tolerance, Respect From Page 1 DIVER GREG LOUGANIS’ STORY of AZT pills – which are highly toxic and of- physical and psychological abuse recalls a ten debilitating – four times a day. After the time when the tolerance that Gautney and Olympics he went back home to California, at the same rate amongst gay couples as Baker spoke of did not exist. and to Tom. among straight couples, it is greatly Louganis won five diving Olympic med- “I finally came to the conclusion that I underreported. als (four of them gold) in the 1976, 1984 was not going to survive this relationship,” “We must acknowledge that the reasons and 1988 games. He also won five world said Louganis. So in 1989, with the sup- for not reporting instances of domestic vio- championships in the 1980s. What no one port of friends and accompanied by a po- lence are greatly compounded for members knew while he was training for and win- lice officer, he took his belongings and left. of the LGBTQ community,” said Gautney. ning all of these medals, is that he was For Louganis, writing his autobiography Gautney explained that for many LGBTQ trapped in an abusive relationship that con- Photo Figueroa by Alissa in 1995 and the public speaking he has done individuals, the threat of being “outed” by trolled every aspect of his life. since, have served as a kind of therapy – al- an abusive partner and the fear of being “I was raped at knifepoint within the first lowing him to “let go of a lot of secrets,” and judged or of not being taken seriously by year of the relationship,” said Louganis. “I empowering him to make a difference in police and service providers keep many “suf- stayed for another six.” others’ lives. He lists the publication of fering alone, in silence.” Louganis described the fear of being “Breaking the Surface” above all of the med- Alexandria Police Chief David Baker ad- outed by his partner Tom (not his real als he’s won as his proudest accomplishment. dressed these issues when he spoke to the name) and the persistent thoughts that he “Diving gives me a platform,” said crowd of about 300. “deserved it” that prevented him from leav- Louganis. “If I don’t use that to speak out, “Police officers are often the first to ar- ing the relationship. Greg Louganis and his dog Snipper it goes to waste.” rive on the scene when there’s an instance “It was the world according to Tom,” said onstage of domestic violence,” said Baker. “But we Louganis. “He controlled everything.” THE SILENT AUCTION held before the are not alone. We are part of a multi-agency This included Louganis’ finances (all but time away from Tom, it also granted him speaking presentation raised $400,000, response team committed to making a dif- $2000 of which were under Tom’s name by some distance, as he had to fly to Florida to which will go towards domestic violence ference.” the time the relationship ended in 1989), and train during the last three years of his and prevention and treatment efforts. Baker recalled a time when “the public who Louganis could talk to and visit. Even Tom’s relationship. Friday’s event also drew prominent mem- safety response to domestic violence was certain family members were off limits. During those years Louganis built rela- bers from all parts of Alexandria’s govern- minimal and to LGBTQ domestic violence, What allowed Louganis to finally leave tionships with his coach and teammates and ment, including Mayor William Euille, Vice non-existent.” the relationship was diving. As Louganis eventually grew more confident in himself. Mayor Rodella “Del” Pepper, He went on to reassure the group as- described, Tom saw diving as “his meal He also discovered that he’d become in- Councilmembers Rob Krupicka, Timothy sembled that all Alexandrians, regardless ticket,” so it was the one activity he was fected with HIV. Lovain, Ludwig Gaines, Paul Smedberg and of sexual orientation, can “count on us,” for allowed to pursue without restrictions. Not Louganis competed, and earned two gold Justin Wilson, as well as heads of the city’s protection. only did the hours of training give Louganis medals in the 1988 Olympics while taking police and fire departments.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR Please share this information with all the other What is being done? OBITUARY DRINKING WATER people who drink this water, especially those The results of the 118 routine samples that were Carl Joseph Alizio, 88, of Alexandria, died who may not have received this notice directly collected in September 2007 for October 1 at Mount Vernon Inova Hospital. Monitoring Requirements Not Met for (for example, people in apartments, nursing bacteriological tests and chlorine residuals indi- Virginia American Water – homes, schools, and businesses). You can do cated no issues with the water quality in the rest Mr. Alizio was born August 13, 1920, in Boston Alexandria District this by posting this notice in a public place or of the Virginia American Water – Alexandria MA to the late Peter and Anna Alizio. In September 2007, our system failed to collect distributing copies by hand or mail. District distribution system. This includes the correct number of drinking water samples. samples taken in the surrounding areas of the Mr. Alizio served in the Army during WWII and Although this incident was not an emergency, This notice is being sent to you by Virginia two sample sites missed. We have since collect- worked as a civilian in the United States Air as our customers, you have a right to know American Water – Alexandria District State ed the samples at these two missed locations in Force for almost 40 years. He loved gardening what happened and what we did to correct this Water System ID#: VA6510010. October 2007 and the chlorine and bacteriologi- and music and was a member of the Harmony Alexandria Board of Architectural Review situation. Date distributed: October 15, 2008. cal test results indicate that the water quality Heritage Singers, Mount Vernon VA Chapter. Parker-Gray District We are required to monitor your drinking water meets health standards. for specific contaminants on a regular basis in- He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING cluding bacteriological tests. Results of regular For more information, please contact Alizio, two sisters and one brother. monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our David Barney at 703.706.3885 or ======drinking water meets health standards. During [email protected] Survivors include one son, Joe Alizio and his A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria September 2007, we inadvertently missed two . wife Sharon, one grandson Matt of Round Hill, Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- of our 120 required sample sites for bacteriolog- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR Please share this information with all the other VA; a sister Mary Alizeo of Medford, MA; and DAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 begining at 7:30 PM ical tests resulting in 118 samples being ana- DRINKING WATER people who drink this water, especially those numerous nieces and nephews. in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, lyzed. Disinfectant residual measurements, who may not have received this notice directly 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the fol- requiredat the same time as the collection of the Monitoring Requirements Not Met for (for example, people in apartments, nursing A graveside service and burial were held at lowing applications: bacteriological samples, were also not Virginia American Water – homes, schools, and businesses). You can do Parsons WV. analyzed for those two sites. Because we did Alexandria District this by posting this notice in a public place or CASE BAR2008-0174 not complete monitoring or testing for total In September 2007, our system failed to collect distributing copies by hand or mail. Memorial donations may be made to the Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- coliform bacteria, we cannot be sure of the qual- the correct number of drinking water samples. Harmony Heritage Singers, c/o Bob Wachter, tion at 634 N. Patrick St, zoned RB ity of our drinking water in the immediate vicinity Although this incident was not an emergency, This notice is being sent to you by Virginia 7802 Davenport St., Alexandria, VA, 22306. APPLICANT: Church of God and Saints of of those two sites during that time. as our customers, you have a right to know American Water – Alexandria District State Christ, Sixteenth Tabernacle what happened and what we did to correct this Water System ID#: VA6510010. Arrangements were by Loudoun Funeral Chapel What should I do? situation. Date distributed: October 15, 2008. of Leesburg. CASE BAR2008-0175 There is nothing you need to do. You do not We are required to monitor your drinking water Request for approval of addition/alterations at need to boil your water or take other corrective for specific contaminants on a regular basis in- 634 N. Patrick St, zoned RB actions. You may continue to drink the water. If cluding bacteriological tests. Results of regular LEGAL NOTICE APPLICANT: Church of God and Saints of a situation arises where the water is no longer monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our Cricket Communications, Inc. is proposing to in- Christ, Sixteenth Tabernacle safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 drinking water meets health standards. During stall new telecommunications antennas on an ABC LICENSE hours. We will announce any emergencies on September 2007, we inadvertently missed two existing building at 4901 Seminary Rd., Alexan- Mac Acquisition, LLC trading as Romano’s CASE BAR2008-0177 TV and/or radio stations, when necessary. We of our 120 required sample sites for bacteriolog- dria, VA. The new facility will consist of façade Macaroni Grill, 5925 Kingstowne Towne Center Request for approval of alterations at 917 Oro- will also post this information on our web site at ical tests resulting in 118 samples being ana- mounting 4 antennas at a centerline height of Alexandria, VA 22315-5877. The above noco St, zoned RB www.vawc.com lyzed. Disinfectant residual measurements, 158 feet on the rooftop penthouse. Support establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA APPLICANT: Robert Bentley Adams & Associ- . requiredat the same time as the collection of the equipment will be placed within a 4 by 6-foot DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ates What is being done? bacteriological samples, were also not steel platform on the rooftop. Any party wishing CONTROL for a Wine and Beer on Premises & The results of the 118 routine samples that were analyzed for those two sites. Because we did to submit comments regarding potential effects Mixed Beverage Restaurant (over 150 seats) CASE BAR2008-0178 collected in September 2007 for not complete monitoring or testing for total by the proposed facility on any historic resour- license to sell or manufacture alcoholic Request for approval of demolition at 1124 Prin- bacteriological tests and chlorine residuals indi- coliform bacteria, we cannot be sure of the qual- ces should send comments to: Project beverages. Joshua Olshansky, cess St, zoned RB cated no issues with the water quality in the rest ity of our drinking water in the immediate vicinity 61085755-RL c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susque- President/CEO/Vice President/Secretary APPLICANT: Peter Finn Erickson of the Virginia American Water – Alexandria of those two sites during that time. hanna Trail S., York, PA 17403, or call (717) District distribution system. This includes 428-0401. CASE BAR2008-0179 samples taken in the surrounding areas of the What should I do? Request for approval of alterations at 1124 two sample sites missed. We have since collect- There is nothing you need to do. You do not ABC LICENSE ABC LICENSE Princess St, zoned RB ed the samples at these two missed locations in need to boil your water or take other corrective Au Domaine, llc trading as Au Domaine, 802 SNSA, Inc trading as Fast Eddie’s, 6220 APPLICANT: Peter Finn Erickson October 2007 and the chlorine and bacteriologi- actions. You may continue to drink the water. If North Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314. The Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303. The cal test results indicate that the water quality a situation arises where the water is no longer above establishment is applying to the above establishment is applying to the Information about the above item(s) may be ob- meets health standards. safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC tained from the Department of Planning and hours. We will announce any emergencies on BEVERAGE CONTROL for a retail wine & beer, BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer & Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 2100, For more information, please contact TV and/or radio stations, when necessary. We off premises; shipping & delivery license to sell Mixed Beverage on Premise license to sell or Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone: (703) David Barney at 703.706.3885 or will also post this information on our web site at or manufacture alcoholic beverages manufacture alcoholic beverages. 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32 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Middle School Accredidation Desired From Page 3 in which deficiencies they’ll have to wait another year could be counteracted. At while the adults try to figure out how G.W., the period is known to make it happen,” said School Board as “Excel.” Hammond member Scott Newsham at the time. calls it “Tighten Up.” Now a new challenge is emerging “I’m confident we’ll be at the two middle schools: achieving able to make accredita- accreditation from the Virginia De- tion this year,” said partment of Education. Although 95 Hammond Principal percent of schools in the common- Randolph Mitchell. “We wealth are fully accredited, neither of only missed it by one per- Alexandria’s middle schools met the centage point last year.” criteria this year. Math scores are par- Testing data shows that ticularly low at both middle schools, Alexandria middle school with 69 percent of Hammond stu- students perform at lev- dents passing the test and 67 percent els that are significantly of students at lower than state aver- George Wash- ages. For example, al- “We look at all ington Middle though 65 percent of Vir- School making ginia students with dis- the data the grade. A abilities were able to pass minimum of 70 the math test, only 26 available and percent is percent of Hammond stu- needed to dents with disabilities then create qualify for ac- were able to pass the creditation. same test. And although individual “Increasing 75 percent of Virginia Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet plans for each rigor is a great students with limited En- Students at Hammond Middle School are engaged in a number of strategies to improve idea, but I’m glish proficiency were their standardized test scores, especially in math. student.” more concerned able make the grade in about the ba- math, only 29 percent demonstrated a grasp competitions pattered on “Survivor,” “Jeop- ad hoc decisions.” — Margee Walsh, sics,” said Pam of minimum competency. “We look at the ardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.” The superintendent said that many executive director of Smith, co-presi- testing results very closely to build targeted “It’s a friendly competition, and it gets the middle school students are under a “glass elementary programs dent of the interventions,” said Margee Walsh, execu- kids excited about taking the test,” said ceiling” of achievement, with certain groups George Wash- tive director of elementary programs. “We Boggin. “The effort culminates in a pep rally demonstrating lingering problems. Specifi- ington parent-teacher association. look at all the data available and then cre- before the SOLs.” cally he cited students with disabilities, Af- “The reason we’re not accredited is ate individual plans for each student.” rican-American students and Hispanic stu- not because we’re not rigorous At George Washington Middle School, FOR HIS FIRST year, Sherman has laid dents as groups where scores could im- enough.” Principal Keisha Boggan is also focused on out a number of outcome measures that will prove. Sherman said the system has “moral math scores, which have fallen below lev- be used to evaluate his performance next responsibility” to these students, and he ADMINISTRATORS HAVE created els that would allow the school to achieve year. Other than achieving accreditation at intends to follow through next year by cre- several new strategies for achieving accreditation. Part of the effort involves staff the two middle schools, Sherman has ating an educational environment where a accreditation that are now unfolding development for teachers, who are currently agreed to work toward improving literacy higher percentage of students meet the at Hammond and G.W. The effort is reading a book titled “What is it About Me scores in elementary schools and increas- minimum standards. data intensive, with each student’s You Can’t Teach: An Instructional Guide for ing enrollment in 8th–grade algebra. “Both of our middle schools have done test scores aggregated in a way that the Urban Educator.” During the summer, Sherman said that the list of goals is a way well for around 70 percent of the students,” helps educators focus their efforts students from George Mason University will to focus attention instead of scattering it. said Sherman. “But there’s about 30 per- with laser-like intensity toward where help run a “math camp.” Before the stan- “We need to move ahead, but we cant’ cent of the kids who just aren’t doing well needs exist. Both middle schools have dardized tests are administered, the school move ahead in all areas,” said Sherman. “We despite our best intentions, so we need to created a specialized part of the day will organize a series of game-show themed need to have focus rather than making an shatter the glass ceiling for those students.” Black Chamber Of Commerce Forms In N. Va. From Page 3 chambers of commerce,” he said. “I thought black community is “not as present as it out of Mount Vernon, said that her group been based out of Alexandria since 2000. it might be appropriate because there’s needs to be … There’s a huge growth op- will be holding breakfasts, lunches and He said that the purpose of a chamber of nothing here in Northern Virginia.” portunity there.” happy hours that will allow local black pro- commerce or any other business association “If you’re a black entrepreneur or a busi- Despite the negative perception some fessionals and entrepreneurs to network. is to aid the small businesses that may not ness owner,” said Gaea Honeycutt, another black people have of Northern Virginia, Al- They also are planning on hosting a gala know where to turn for advice. “When you of the group’s founders, “A lot of times if exandria City Council Member Ludwig featuring the CEO of a prominent area cor- work at IBM you have a cooler and you can you want to go to an event that focuses on Gaines (D) said that, “There are a number poration. “We’re not really trying to rein- sit around and exchange ideas,” he said. minority businesses you’re heading out to of great minority-owned businesses [here]. vent the wheel,” Honeycutt said. “When you’re the sole proprietor or a small Maryland and D.C. There’s nothing here The problem is other jurisdictions are more With the country’s economy quite possi- business owner, you really don’t have any- that’s a focal point for building relationships organized.” bly headed for a recession, business own- one who you can ask ‘Hey, what do I do?’” with one another and with the community.” Gaines said that the creation of the North- ers can’t afford to operate on an island, Philip said that, while there have been THIS DISPARITY between Northern Vir- ern Virginia Chamber of Commerce was a Philip said. “If you’re the only guy out there smaller regional groups in Alexandria and ginia and the rest of the Washington area great opportunity to increase diversity in that you see, you deal with the problems Fairfax County for African American when it comes to black-owned businesses the region and told the assembled African you have and you might think ‘Gosh I’m the businesspeople, his group is the first region- was something that was brought up by sev- American businesspeople at the kickoff only guy that’s having these problems.’ Then wide chamber of commerce specifically de- eral people who attended the event. party that “When it comes to city contracts you come into a room like this,” he said. voted to African Americans. “I looked Isaac Lewis, a financial planner from in Alexandria, you have an advocate in me.” “In an economy like this, you need some around and … I saw other groups that had Springfield, said that the Northern Virginia HONEYCUTT, a media consultant based help.”
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36 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Three area public schools have joined a growing number of prep football teams around the country that are paying thousands Offense For Sale to learn a successful offensive system. By Mark Giannotto chase women all weekend.” 23-20 win. Gazette Packet Instead for approximately The easy implementation $3,000 dollars, coaches can process and the resource of t wasn’t until he stepped foot in become clients of Tony having a number to call should side an Atlantic City showroom Franklin, a package that in- any problems arise was what that T.C. Williams football coach cludes instructional DVDs, made the clinic attractive to I Randolph when he first started Dennis Randolph realized he playbooks, power point capa- was in the middle of a revolution. bilities, and wristbands. looking into his Atlantic City With wins and losses becoming Membership in the Tony trip. more important than ever amidst the Franklin system also entitles “The main reason I went to growing commercialization of high coaches to various clinics, it was because of my coaches,” school football and his Titans coming which the coach holds in Dal- said Randolph, whose team is off a 4-6 season, Randolph had de- las, Houston, Los Angeles, off to a 1-5 start this season, cided to switch from the offense he Nashville, and Atlantic City struggling to find consistency had been running during his 18 years throughout the year, as well in the new offense. as a coach in the Northern Region. as weekly conference calls “If there’s a question now, He had heard the growing buzz sur- with Franklin and an 800 they come and ask me and I rounding an offense known simply as number if any kinks should say ‘Look, call Tony up and see “The System Seminars”, a scheme cre- arise during the season. what the deal is.’ And we’ve ated and marketed for profit by cur- More than 350 high schools done that on a number of oc- rent Auburn offensive coordinator around the country now run casions now, coaches arguing Tony Franklin, and Randolph decided a variation of Tony Franklin’s where you run here and where to become one of the converts. Thus system, which changed its you run there, and I just say the trip to Atlantic City for the coach- name to “The System Semi- ‘Hey, call the system to find out ing seminar. nars” from “The Tony Franklin if you’re right.’ They have some It turned out he wasn’t alone. System” because South East- ownership now in the pro- When Randolph arrived, he was sur- ern Conference rules prohibit gram.” prised to see the coaching staffs of coaches from participating in neighboring schools, Bishop Ireton football camps or clinics off FOR ALL ITS SUCCESS ON and West Potomac, in addition to campus. THE HIGH SCHOOL countless other staffs there as well, A USA Today article about LEVEL, there are plenty of ready to soak in whatever they could. Franklin in 2006 estimated he coaches that see Tony Franklin That Randolph and two other area made more than $170,000 a and his cookie cutter offense coaches were even there is a stark re- year off the offensive system as a negative for high school minder of how the high school foot- turned consulting business. sports. Most of the time, high ball landscape is changing. The offense, which is a school booster clubs pay for There is much debate about the variation of the spread and is their coaches to attend these clinics. Some have questioned “The System Seminars.” Some call it predicated on keeping de- Garland Black/The Gazette whether this is fair, especially a prime example of what’s wrong with fenses off balance by raising T.C. Williams coach Dennis Randolph is one of more for public schools in less afflu- high school sports these days. Others tempo, has grown signifi- than 350 coaches around the nation that uses a varia- ent areas that could never characterize it as simply a better and cantly in popularity because tion of Tony Franklin’s offense. This summer, Randolph dream of using money to learn more uniform way of communicating of the way it simplifies things attended one of Franklin’s clinics, which cost $3,000. within an offensive set. But everyone for high school football play- an offense. agrees on one thing: “The System” is ers. While in many traditional offenses, only before he attended the clinic this summer. “It’s a legitimate question,” unlike anything seen in high school the quarterback wears a wristband featur- “We think for our kids, it’s perfect. They Franklin told USA Today in 2006. “It’s just football before. ing various play calls, The System revolves don’t have to remember a darn thing and a matter of how you want to spend your “People have been going to clinics around every player on the field having a they just go out and execute.” money. … What I sell is an entire system, wristband. including middle school. I guarantee their “You could put any of- FRANKLIN BEGAN MARKETING his money back if they’re not satisfied.” “It’s just a matter of how you want fense in this guy’s wrist- system earlier this decade after a stint as It seems, though, the offense may have band system and it the offensive coordinator at Kentucky, reach its plateau — at least on the college to spend your money. … What I sell would work because where his system transformed quarterback level. Auburn has struggled offensively dur- now you can ratchet up Tim Couch to a No. 1 pick in the 1999 NFL ing Franklin’s first full season this year, av- is an entire system, including middle tempo and you can get Draft after being an overlooked high school eraging less than 13 points per contest in things going that you recruit four years earlier. four SEC games thus far. school. I guarantee their money back wouldn’t ordinarily be For six years after his Kentucky gig, Many college coaches have criticized able to do by just hav- Franklin served as a consultant for various Franklin’s offense as being just “football in if they’re not satisfied.” ing kids memorize high schools around the country, most no- a box” with no imagination or adjustments —Tony Franklin, Auburn offensive coordinator and (plays),” said West tably the national football power Hoover according to a team’s personnel. creator of “The System Seminars” Potomac coach Eric High School of Alabama, which was fea- Combined with the fact that any coach Henderson, whose Wol- tured on the MTV show, “Two- A-Days”. can go on the Internet and, for a price, pur- for years,” Randolph said. “But pick- verines have lost just one game this season In 2006, Franklin was hired by Troy Uni- chase all the nuances of an opposing of- ing up an entire offense, that’s new. and have flourished on offense behind the versity and promptly helped the school to fense, even proponents of this new wave It’s revolutionary … Everyone is run- play of quarterback Cole Walter and wide its first bowl win ever. Before Auburn faced scheme can’t help but wonder if the sys- ning the system.” receiver Kristian Rodriguez. Through six off against Clemson in last year’s Chick Fil- tem is worth it “You feel like the purpose games West Potomac has averaged more A Bowl, coach Tommy Tuberville hired of a football coach is to go out and find the ON ITS WEB SITE, “The System than 28 points per contest. Henderson esti- Franklin to be his offensive coordinator. information and finding the information Seminars” are described as “not a mated approximately 60 percent of his According to reports, the offensive guru was that works for your kids,” Henderson said. clinic for those coaches who want to playbook is consistent with Franklin’s able to implement his system with just eight “This is just, you buy it, it’s a formula, here pay $75 to leave town, drink beer and scheme, but said that was the case even days of practice, helping lead Auburn to a you go.”
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 37 Sports Repeat On Their Minds That doesn’t mean Way, now in Saints trifecta team. Saints Coach her 31st season coaching field “It doesn’t mean anything in our thinks team may hockey at SSASA, is overlooking league, it doesn’t mean anything just how capable her current team for our state rankings,” Way said be better than last is of pulling off the same feat. of the matchup with the Titans, “This team is without a doubt as “But it means everything for the season’s state title. good as last year,” said Way of the kids because it’s their rival. … 2007 Saints, who finished the year They didn’t like that blemish.” with a 23-0-1 record. Ten players By Mark Giannotto return from that state champion- THE LOSS DROPPED T.C. Will- Gazette Packet ship team. iams to 6-5 this season, but four Way said this year’s team has a of those losses have come to some udging from the smile on better skill level and more depth of the best teams in the state, in- St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes to wear opponents down. It was cluding narrow one-goal defeats to Jcoach Marsha Way’s face certainly the case against the Ti- top public school teams Lake last Tuesday afternoon, it tans, who hung tough in the first Braddock, South County, and West didn’t much matter that com- half, entering halftime in a score- Springfield. memorative t shirts celebrating less tie. Titans coach Williams Heresniak her team’s historic season a year The Saints, currently No. 2 in the said the team is not lacking in ef- ago had just now arrived. state rankings, were up to the chal- fort, it just has some “gelling” is- “Finally got the shirts,” she said lenge, breaking the stalemate just sues. T.C. Williams has three more after her current team had just fin- more than five minutes after the regular season games to get things ished defeating Alexandria rival intermission thanks to a goal by in order before the Patriot District T.C. Williams, 3-0, to improve to senior Kelly Austin. Seniors Emily Tournament begins on October 20. 10-0-1 this year. Connor and Jessie Coffield added Who could blame her for still goals later in the half to seal the Louise Krafft/The Gazette reveling in the accomplishments of deal. Senior Chelsea Pasfield a Saints squad that completed The win gave the Saints a little of St. Stephen’s/St. what she calls the “trifecta” — redemption for their 2007 coun- Agnes and midfielder winning the ISL regular season terparts. Last year, T.C. Williams Leigh Rossi of T.C. Will- title, ISL tournament, and the VISL tied SSASA in their annual iams go head-to-head in state title? matchup, the lone blemish for the Tuesday’s game.
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