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Profiled on
On First End of
Flight 175 Night Pessoa’s
Alexandria residents
booted from
AirTran flight after Era
“alert passengers” Council commences
suspected terrorism. search for a new
By Michael Lee Pope
city attorney.
Gazette Packet
By Chuck Hagee
or Inayet Sahin, AirTran Flight Gazette Packet
F 175 from Washington to Or-
lando seemed to be shaping up fter 22 years of service to the City
to be a completely ordinary affair.
Sahin, who has lived in Cameron
Station with her family since 2006,
had just finished buckling herself into
the seat outside Terminal A and given
A of Alexandria, City Attorney
Ignacio Pessoa left his City Hall
office for the last time on Dec. 31.
Commencing in 1986, Pessoa became as-
sistant city attorney after teaching at George
crayons to her three sons — ages 7, 4 Mason University’s School of Law. He be-
and 2 — when it happened: One of came city attorney 14 years later upon the
the passengers on resignation of then City Attorney Philip
the plane became Sunderland and has fulfilled that role for
“Hopefully, suspicious about the past eight years.
an offhand re- “It was an exciting time for the city when
people will mark about how I came here. I had been teaching Land Use
start a passenger in
Photo by Barbara Brecher
traditional Arab See Pessoa, Page 6
questioning clothing was near
the jet engine.
the climate of The casual re-
mark spurred
Stimulating
fear that has
The Economy
AirTran officials
to expel Sahin’s
developed in entire party from
this county the plane and re-
fused to book
Local delegation
after 9/11.” them on a later
flight. Sahin, who
A chilly First Night view of King Street and the George Washington
Masonic Temple.
plans series of
— Inayet Sahin, is a native of
Cameron Station Prince George’s
financial proposals.
resident County, was trav-
eling with a By Michael Lee Pope
group of seven Gazette Packet
American citizens and one permanent
legal resident. Yet AirTran refused to s economic projections continue to
do anything for the group, which was
A become increasingly grim,
Photo by Mike Geissinger
on its way to a religious retreat with a Alexandria’s legislative delegation is
group of friends at the Regal Sun Re- planning a series of measures to help Vir-
sort at DisneyWorld. The group even- ginia grapple with the financial crisis. One
tually booked a flight with a different would eliminate taxes that harm the poor
airline after being interviewed by the by raising taxes on the rich. Another would
Federal Bureau of Investigation. use a surplus of welfare money to help pay
Meanwhile, the story became an in- rent for struggling families. And another
ternational cause celeb for anti-Arab would help raise money for ovarian cancer
discrimination in a post 9/11 world. research at a time when revenues are dwin
More than 300 runners braved the cold to run in the Second Annual
See Discrimination, Page 3 King Street Mile race. See Richmond, Page 26
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On the Campaign Trail News
Endorsement-Free Candidacy
Attention interest groups: Republican candidate Joe
Murray, who is running to fill the seat vacated by former
Del. Brian Moran (D-46), does not have time to fill out
your questionnaires or sit for interviews. All the questions
about gun control and abortion are important, of course,
Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette
but Murray and his team have made a strategic decision to
spend time with potential voters rather than sift through
technical documents and endure countless sit-down inter-
views.
The special election will be conducted on Jan. 13, one
day before the opening session of the General Assembly.
“It’s just too short a time to respond to the thoughtful
and important surveys,” said Alexandria City Republican
Party chairman Chris Marston. “He’s adopted the posi-
tion the best thing to do is get out and meet voters in the
The Black Fire Service Pro-
district.”
fessionals of Alexandria, Inc.
Marston said that Murray turned down a number of A special drawing was held
groups, including the Virginia Citizens Defense League,
hosted its annual Children’s
Christmas party at the Hilton
Party for Children for two new bikes, Cavadar
National Rifle Association, Virginia Society for Human Life, Johnson won the first bike and Anthony Johnson won
Mark Center on Saturday,
Mount Vernon Chapter of Sierra Club and Police Benevo- the second. The Christmas party is an annual event
Dec. 20, 2008. AFD Battalion
lent Association. That leaves Murray’s Democratic oppo- that serves the City’s younger population. They were
Commander Chet Helms
nent, Charniele Herring, free rein among the groups treated to a visit by Superman, Spiderman, Fonzie the
arrives for the party with
seeking to make endorsements. This week, she picked up Clown and Santa.
his son Marcos.
support from Virginia Police Association and the Sierra Club.
“The questionnaires take about 20 minutes to fill out,
and the interviews take about 15 minutes,” said Jennifer
Bissett, who is managing Herring’s campaign. “If you care
about issues and policies, you should want to take the time
to hear what their concerns are.”
Family Booted from Air Tran Flight
From Page 1 advocacy group filed a complaint with the United States
Two Republicans Announce Department of Transportation. The complaint, filed by
“When people are constantly encouraged to report the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic
For the last two election cycles, Republicans have had a suspicious behavior things that would have otherwise Relations, accused the airline of violating the civil lib-
hard time in City Council elections. Back in 2003, Claire been overlooked will be extrapolated,” said Sahin, an erties of the nine Muslim passengers.
Eberwein lost her bid for reelection while then-Vice Mayor environmental consultant, in a cell-phone interview af- “There is a big difference between ‘see something,
Bill Cleveland ran an unsuccessful campaign for mayor ter leaving Gatorland with her family. “Hopefully, people say something,’ which we all support, and reporting
against then-Councilman Bill Euille. That left Alexandria will start questioning the climate of fear that has devel- suspicions based solely on stereotyping and bias,” said
an entirely Democratic mayor and City Council. In 2006 oped in this county after 9/11.” CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad in a written state-
Republicans ran five candidates, but none of them were ment announcing the formal complaint.
able to meet the threshold to win a seat on council. THE DAY AFTER AirTran kicked the party off the jet Earlier this week, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-
This year, Republicans will have at least two contenders: and refused to rebook them on another flight, the air- D.C.) said she would seek a hearing on airline prac-
businessman Frank Fannon and real-estate agent Phil line issued a public apology by issuing a press release in tices as a result of the incident, describing the airline’s
Cefaratti. which company officials said they “sincerely regret” that behavior as “deliberate and clumsy discrimination.”
“As a fifth-generation Alexandrian, I am committed to our Sahin and her traveling companions did not have “a Norton, who is a member of the Homeland Security
city and I want to continue to make a difference,” said positive travel experience.” Yet the Committee and the Aviation
Fannon in a written statement announcing his candidacy airline stood by its behavior. Subcommittee in the House,
on Jan. 2. “With a challenging economic environment upon
us, it is time for strong business management and a pro-
“While ultimately this issue “There is a big difference said that the airline apolo-
proved to be a misunderstanding, gized and agreed to a refund
gressive approach to public programs.” the steps taken were necessary,” between ‘see something, and return tickets only after
“A government run by one party looses its ability to have said unnamed AirTran officials in the incident ballooned and re-
checks and balances,” said Cefaratti, a Navy veteran who is the written statement. “Security is say something,’ which we ceived national and interna-
a Realtor for Weichert. “When people are thinking along
the same lines, government tends to be more myopic than
a shared responsibility and this in-
cident highlights the multiple lay-
all support, and reporting tional attention. U.S. Rep Jim
Moran, whose district in-
it needs to be.” ers of security that are in place in
today’s aviation environment.”
suspicions based solely cludes the airport and Sahin’s
home in Cameron Station,
Republicans React According to the airline, “alert on stereotyping and bias.” said he supports the idea.
passengers” reported “what they “The congressman feels the
The news that Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine will believed were inappropriate com-
— Nihad Awad, executive director,
situation raises serious con-
be the next chairman of the Democratic National Commit- ments” to the flight crew, who then Council on American-Islamic Relations cerns and supports Rep.
tee was greeted eagerly by Democrats this week. But Re- notified federal air marshals, who Norton’s call to hold a hear-
publicans have mixed feelings. contacted law-enforcement officials. The nine passen- ing on the matter,” said Austin Durrer, a spokesman for
“I am hopeful that Tim Kaine will be as successful with gers were then removed from the plane, AirTran ex- Moran.
the Democrat Party’s finances as he has been with Virginia’s,” plained, “to ensure they posed no threat to the flight.”
said state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37), who is a candidate After deplaning and rescreening the remaining passen- THE GROUP of nine eventually made it to that reli-
for attorney general, in a written statement. “Three years gers, Flight 175 departed two hours late without Sahin gious retreat in Florida, which Sahin described as “a
into Governor Kaine’s tenure, Virginia now has a deficit of and her group. gathering of friends to discuss matters of the soul.” Her
$3 billion and climbing.” “We regret that the issue escalated to the heightened family then embarked on a relaxing vacation, that in-
“The governor must make certain that his decision to ac- security level it did on New Year’s Day, but we trust ev- cluded visiting DisneyWorld and the Kennedy Space
cept such a partisan political position does not compromise eryone understands that the security and the safety of Center before enjoying a rented villa with a heated pool.
his ability to work with Republicans in the General Assem- our passengers is paramount and cannot be compro- Even though they tried putting the AirTran incident
bly to find bipartisan solutions to the challenges facing our mised,” the statement continued. “Nobody on Flight 175 behind them, the events of New Year’s Day continue to
state,” added Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who is run- reached their destination on time on New Year’s Day, weigh on their minds.
ning for reelection this year, in a written statement. and we regret it.” “Much of the world is fed up with treatment based
on racial and religious profiling,” said Kashif Irfan,
— Michael Lee Pope BUT THE REGRETS may be only beginning for Sahin’s husband. “This is something that needs to be
AirTran. On Jan. 2, a national Islamic civil rights and addressed.”
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changing, you know. It’s locked in.
People Do you have a cameo in the
movie?
Beating the Drums of War Yes. I play the third bride, and
they are trying to get my wedding
date. It’s right at the beginning of
SNL cast member Casey Wilson prepares for this the movie, but I refuse to change
my wedding date. The Kate
weekend’s opening of ‘Bride Wars.’ Hudson character basically chases
me over beds in a Bloomingdale’s.
They almost sort of threaten me
By Michael Lee Pope thought of ourselves as having friendship, but it’s also about nor- into changing my date.
Gazette Packet written our sketch comedy show. mal women turning into bridezillas. Casey Wilson
And so we met with her and we Why should people see the
native of Alexandria, worked on it for a while and got a How did you change the other and my hands were literally movie?
A Casey Wilson is a cast
member of Saturday
Night Live and one of the
writers for “The Bride Wars,” which
opens this weekend. She’s been
pitch together before going over
to Kate Hudson’s house. She was
the executive producer on the
movie, and she hired us to rewrite
it and she agreed to star in it.
existing script?
We did what’s called a “page-one
rewrite” where you just rewrite ev-
erything. So June and I took the
kernel of the idea and kind of based
shaking when we sent it in right
before midnight. It was frantic.
What was the premiere
like?
It’s a funny movie, and it’s got
two great females leads — and
both of them are just out-of-this
world talented. It’s really a movie
about friendship because the wed-
working on the movie since 2004, the characters on our friendship. We It was at a movie theater in Lin- dings are just kind of a side story.
when a movie executive approached What was the script like at worked on it for about three years, coln Center, and then the after- So it’s about what happens when
her and her best friend June that point? and we did hundreds of drafts. At party was at Tiffany’s because we you and your best friend get into
Raphael after seeing the two in per- It had been sitting around for first we were working with Kate wrote that the girls get proposed a fight and ultimately how you rely
formance of a sketch comedy show. about eight years, but she wasn’t Hudson, and then Anne Hathaway to with Tiffany’s rings. So we had on your best friend and how they
The movie premiered in New York satisfied with the characters and signed on. So she had her notes, a light-blue carpet instead of do- can be one of the most important
City Monday night, and the film the circumstances. But everybody and so everybody just sort of ing a traditional red carpet be- things in your life. So it’s really fun
opens nationwide on Friday. loved the idea of two women get- weighed in and shaped it. And then cause it was the Tiffany’s light-blue and it’s got a ton of heart.
ting married on the same day. So we finally had a script when the color. So it was really fun.
How did you become we basically updated it and did a writers’ strike hit last year. How do you feel now that
involved in this project? whole rewrite. What’s it like to watch the movie is actually open-
My best friend and I were in a Were you working under a people watch your movie? ing?
two-woman sketch show called What’s the movie’s premise? time crunch because of the It’s terrifying because you’re We are really proud that it actu-
“Rode Hard and Put Away Wet,” It’s about two best friends who, writers’ strike? laughing along with them but ally got made into a movie. So
and when we went to the Aspen through a series of circumstances, We were writing the script up you’re also watching the audience many times scripts are written and
Comedy Festival we were ap- have booked their wedding on the until literally midnight of the and cringing in parts and maybe they don’t amount to anything. But
proached by this movie executive same day. And so it’s kind of like deadline, when writers had to lit- relieved at other parts. You’re kind to see “Bride Wars” on a marquee
who asked us if we wanted to re- “War of the Roses” a little bit be- erally put their pens down and of just hoping and praying that in New York City and attend the
write this movie. We were kind of cause they have to battle it out over send in all their scripts to the stu- everyone likes it. But you kind of premiere with my friends and fam-
shocked because we barely their wedding day. So it’s about dios. We were screaming at each have to let go because it ain’t ily — it’s just beyond surreal.
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Taxing the Bags
Paper or plastic? According to Del. Adam Ebbin (D-
49), it’s neither.
Inspired in part by a request from Councilman Tim
After 22 Years, Pessoa Leaves
From Page 1 tion requirements, according to Pessoa.
Lovain for an amendment to the city’s charter allowing
Law and it was particularly exciting for me to put that He also took exception to the report’s authors’ criti-
the government to ban plastic bags, Ebbin has decided to
academic knowledge to practical use,” Pessoa said dur- cism of “the flat or ‘law office’ management structure”
introduce legislation this year that would add a 5-cent
ing a Dec. 30 interview. of the City Attorney’s office. “Contemporary manage-
tax on all shopping bags — paper and plastic. All the
“Vola Lawson had just become city manager and she ment theory supports the conclusion that a flat or non-
money that would be raised by the proposal would go to
rearranged city government. The city was expanding its hierarchial structure results in
the Chesapeake Bay Fund.
management role and how we approached the entire land employees who feel greater
“We need to be reducing man-made impact on our en-
use process,” he said. ownership of their work, and
vironment,” said Ebbin. “The proposal is designed to raise
“We greatly reduced by-right development by rearrang- increased motivation, morale
money for the environment while simultaneously encour-
ing the zones and put in place the Special Use Permit and productivity,” he stated.
aging the use of reusable bags.”
process. We still had by-right zoning but at a much lower In total agreement is now
But groups such as the Virginia Retail Merchants Asso-
level,” Pessoa said. Acting City Attorney Christo-
ciation have already come out against similar proposals,
“In 1992 we took most land use planning cases from pher Spera. “During my time
so Ebbin faces an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled
an administrative process to a legislative process. Before here his [Pessoa’s] concern for
House of Delegates. Meanwhile Ebbin has a host of other
that, cases were very contentious and there were many the city, both personally and
environmental initiatives on his radar this session, includ-
legal battles. It was not unusual for City Council meet- professionally, is unmatched.
ing banning incandescent light bulbs, requiring appliances
ings to last well past midnight with very substantive policy We have a unique group of citi- Ignacio Pessoa
to be more energy efficient and requiring new construc-
discussions,” he said. zens in this city with unique
tion projects to meet strict environmental standards.
“After ‘92 the process evolved and there was much more interests. He empowered his
“We can’t continue our wasteful way unfettered,” said
citizen input. Now we seem to be in a period of retrench- staff to allow us to work as professionals and that was
Ebbin.
ment. There is a tendency to pull back,” Pessoa said greatly valued by all of us,” Spera said.
“The city is going to face some very tough times in the That was buttressed by Attorney John Britton, out-
Smoldering Issue foreseeable future. Things got tight in the 1990s but not side counsel to the City, who has worked with Pessoa
Ever since tobacco was first planted at Jamestown in like now or what seems to be coming down the road,” he on an array of cases, primarily the long battle over
1612, Virginia has been the tobacco capital of America. said. Mirant’s Potomac River Generating Station. “Working
Unlike most of the Untied States, Virginia has yet to ban with him was one of the best client experiences I have
smoking in bars and restaurants. Each year, the General PESSOA ALSO saw a direct corollary between the ever had,” Britton said.
Assembly rejects a proposal to ban cigarettes in restau- present economic climate and a change in the city’s po- “I have really been impressed with the operations of
rants, although margin of victory grows smaller each year. litical atmosphere. Two of the most recent instances high- his office. It’s going to be very hard to fill that institu-
This year, with Gov. Tim Kaine including a smoke-free lighting that change were the Virginia Paving and etha- tional memory both on a practical basis and in legal
proposal as part of his 2009 agenda, Del. David Englin nol transloading controversies. Both were primarily driven terms. His knowledge of the people, events and resi-
(D-45) has introduced a measure that would create a state- by residents in the city’s West End, particularly those re- dents has been a well spring for the city,” he said.
wide ban of smoking in bars and restaurants in Virginia. siding in Cameron Station.
“Little by little, various smoke-free proposals have moved In the case of Virginia Paving it was primarily an issue ONE OF THE GREATEST accomplishments in which
forward each year, only to be blocked by the General Laws of odor and noise. However, the ethanol transloading Pessoa played a vital role during his tenure as city at-
Committee in the House,” said Englin in a written state- dispute centered on the perceived danger by nearby resi- torney was the ultimate settlement with Mirant when
ment announcing the legislation. “This year, the General dents of the product’s potential volatility. Pessoa, City they agreed to provide $34 million to improve the air
Laws Committee has a new chairman and a new makeup, Manager James Hartmann, Alexandria Fire Chief Adam quality of plant emissions by paying for pollution con-
so I’m very hopeful that we’ll see new progress.” Thiel and others became embroiled in the citizen-council trols. That agreement, reached on June 30, 2008, was
tug-of-war with Norfolk Southern Railroad that remains developed by City representatives headed by Pessoa,
under way. representatives of Mirant, and State Air Board member
A Platform of Experience “I can understand how people are uncomfortable with Bruce C. Buckheit.
Alexandria to Richmond. Richmond to Alexandria. Back having something of potential volatility stored near their “I think the Mirant agreement was a great success for
to Richmond again. Repeat indefinitely. It’s a familiar drill neighborhood but we took the ap- the city. In this economic environ-
for members of the General Assembly. But it becomes propriate legal steps in dealing ment, to get $34 million to control
treacherous during inclement weather. with the situation given the “During my time here the plant’s air quality was a real
Such was the case one snowy day in 1996, shortly after railroad’s history of not being sub- winner. We spent a great deal of
Brian Moran was first elected to the House of Delegates. ject to local laws,” he said. ... his concern for the time on this agreement,” Pessoa
“And, if ultimately this is found said. That concentration of effort
As the freshman member of the local delegation — and a
native of Massachusetts — Moran was forced to pay dues to be a situation of transportation
City is unmatched.” and focus by him and his staff also
to the members of the Alexandria delegation. by a rail carrier, the City has no — Christopher Spera, overlapped the festering ethanol
“They said ‘you have some experience driving in the real case. That is a question of Acting City Attorney transloading controversy.
snow,’” Moran recalled of his first session. “They asked, federal law,” he said. Pessoa and the City Attorney’s
‘can you get us to the General Assembly?’” “If, on the other hand it is determined that the railroad office efforts on the Mirant situation were praised by
turned the transloading over to the subcontractor then two of the city’s most prominent Mirant adversaries,
the situation changes. This is a unique relationship Nor- Elizabeth Chimento and Poul Hertel, during the Decem-
Leading Indicators folk Southern has at this site,” Pessoa said. ber meeting of the Mirant Monitoring Group chaired
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (D- In commenting on a report commissioned by City Coun- by Vice Mayor Redella “Del” Pepper.
36), who represents the Alexandria’s West End, likes to cil on the handling of the ethanol controversy, Pessoa “Due to Ignacio’s outstanding leadership throughout
jokingly say “thank God for Alabama and Mississippi.” It’s stated in a memo to City Council, “I have to conclude the Mirant power plant struggles, the City has won a
a line that usually gets a laugh, but many share the frus- that it (the report) somewhat misses the mark both as to $34 million investment in pollution controls to the fa-
tration that Virginia consistently ranks low in education the City’s handling of this matter and especially as to the cility,” Chimento said.
funding and equal pay for women. Yet according to state functioning of the City Attorney’s office.” “Beginning in 2003 and concluding this past June,
Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30), the commonwealth can claim He further noted, “I believe that the critical failure in Ignacio’s guidance, diligence and persistence have re-
one significant superlative. this case was the City’s initial decision in June 2006 and sulted in bringing northern Virginia’s largest stationary
“The only thing we are a leader in is the amount of thereafter to treat the introduction of ethanol transloading pollution source into emission compliance. On behalf
money we spend on prisons,” said Ticer during a recent at this location as the entry of a new business into the of the Mirant Community Monitoring Group, I thank
reception for the local delegation held by the Alexandria City.” and congratulate him on his extraordinary achievement
Democratic Committee. Pessoa pointed out that when the railroad became and public service to all Alexandrians,” she said.
aware of the City’s displeasure with the transloading fa- That praise was echoed by Hertel. “If I could be pre-
— Michael Lee Pope cility it withdrew from further contact with the city for a sumptuous enough to speak on behalf of the civic world,
year. They returned only after they had restructured their we would make a motion to City Council to convey our
transloading facility agreement to meet federal preemp- heartfelt thanks to Mr. Pessoa,” he said at that meeting.
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Change Those lived since. Jack Taylor whom we
had known in Falls Church moved
tive relationship with the Cham-
ber of Commerce and the business
big ways is our mayor, Bill Euille.
I’m sure there are many “rules”
asmith@connectionnewspapers.com
Barbara Parkinson
‘Banner’ Rules to Alexandria about the same time
and operated his business here.
community. They responded.
From the very beginning Jack
on the School Board’s books which
should be cleaned up and re-
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To the Editor: Jack’s generous support of the Taylor supported us. If we needed moved. This one should be swiftly
I hesitate to write this letter; schools speaks for itself; however, a donation for the band boosters, replaced. With the Governor’s pro- Publisher
Jack Taylor needs no defense from I may be one of those old enough the crew boosters, the football posed budget cuts to education
Jerry Vernon
me, but the actions of the Alexan- to remember his “constant” sup- boosters or the basketball boost- we’ll need all the help from the Editor & Publisher
dria School Board never cease to Mary Kimm
port through good years and bad. ers etc. he always responded. He business sector we can get and we
amaze me. Editor in Chief
In the early ‘80s I served as presi- helped several of our athletes with should offer our thanks any way Steven Mauren
I retired in 1994 after teaching dent of the Alexandria Education money for college. After I retired we can. (Banners are not costly.) Photography:
in the Alexandria Schools for 29 Association. Times were hard as a very good athlete/student friend Mark my word, we’ll be asking
Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer
Art/Design:
years — prior to any “banner” they are now. We worked vigor- of mine, Keith Burns, who played Jack for help in the future as we Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores,
rules. ously to get Realtors in the City to professional football for 13 years always have. And as soon as the Laurence Foong, John Heinly,
In 1974 my family bought a John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp
stop their criticism of our schools with the Denver Broncos (and is Board apologizes for its rudeness Production Manager:
home in Old Town where we have and diligently to develop a posi- now a coach there) sponsored and gross lack of appreciation I’ll Jean Card
football camps for 10 years for just bet he responds. Editor Emeritus:
the kids in recreation pro- Board members should always Mary Anne Weber
grams in the City. We asked be conscious that “every decision CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481
Jack Taylor for donations. He made about education in this Circulation Manager:
always gave willingly but we country is a political decision.” Ann Oliver
had a hard time getting him Positive help from private citizens CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS,
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Peter Labovitz
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on the field with the other do- public schools. President/CEO
nors’. He didn’t have one. Hazel Rigby Mary Kimm
With our urging he finally had Alexandria Publisher/Chief Operating Officer
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My point is: Jack always has
been helpful in many little and
Another Cause Jerry Vernon
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To the Editor: Wesley DeBrosse
of his generosity in support of Controller
the Scholarship Fund. In fact Thank you for your holiday
Debbie Funk
the only other person I can wishes in last month’s Gazette National Sales, 703-518-4631
Packet, and for reminding your debfunk@connectionnewspapers.com
think of through the years that
3:19 p.m., Saturday, Jan, 3, Pendleton has consistently and gener- readers that there is cause for op- John Lovaas
Snapshot Street at N. Union ously supported the School timism in the coming year. You Special Assistant for Operations
A Connection Newspaper
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Letters NOTICE OF CALL FOR AN
From Page 8 ously, there would be little time for mission, were privy to much of the ALEXANDRIA REPUBLICAN
any revisions triggered by this last- data on which the decision was
also urged folks to give to local minute “community input.” made. The audience was told there PARTY CANVASS
charities since the demand these Mark Jinks, Alexandria’s chief was nothing they could do to ques-
A Republican Party Canvass has been called for the
days is greater. I would like to add financial official, told the audience tion most aspects of this heretofore
Senior Services of Alexandria to that the military contract does not “secret” project since the Army purposes of (a) nominating Republican candidates for Mayor
your list. We provide senior citi- allow for any oversight by the City knew what was best for us. While and City Council, and (b) electing Delegates to the State
zens, who may be frail or lonely, Council or the Planning Commis- the BRAC officials admitted there Republican Convention, at which Republican candidates for
with meals, transportation and sion on actual plans, and that mili- was “some subjectivity” to their Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General will
personal assistance. Each of the tary officials have shared very little analysis of the data, the military be nominated.
charities in your article is work- information thus far. officials noted that the
ing hard to help Alexandria resi- While the crowded auditorium Beauregard/Seminary site was
The Party Canvass will be held on February 3 from 10 am
dents live with dignity and pur- at the Ramsey School was filled “technically superior” and cost ef-
pose. SSA is one more. with neighbors who had many fective to the other candidate sites. EST to 2 pm EST at Minnie Howard School, 3801 W
Janet Barnett questions, they were abruptly cut But there was no cost analysis of Braddock Rd.
Executive Director off at only 8:20 p.m. and the au- the sites provided. We were told
Senior Services of Alexandria dience directed to fill in comment this would be “a good addition to The full call can be found at www.AlexGOP.org or
cards or send emails instead. the community” as the BRAC and www.RPV.org. There are no fees or pre-registration
Fight Army There would be no additional de-
tails on environmental impact of
Duke officials turned a deaf ear as
questioners tried to express realis-
requirements for voting in the Party Canvass. To seek the
Republican nomination for Mayor or City Council or to
Bureaucrats the removal of many trees or the
storm water retention and sewage
tic concerns about the traffic,
which is already made difficult by stand for election as a Delegate to the State Convention, a
To the Editor: impact or the monumental inflow access to two schools and a junior qualified voter must meet the following requirements by
On Dec. 4, 2008, at the first and of traffic to this site, from Fairfax college already located on January 23--for Mayor, a declaration, a petition with at least
thus far only public meeting slated County and Arlington as well as Beauregard, as well as a nearby fire 100 signatures, and a $500 filing fee; for City Council, a
on the BRAC (Base Relocation and via the Beltway and off Duke station and hospital on Seminary.
Closure) relocation proposed for
declaration, a petition with at least 50 signatures, and a $250
Street, plus the Shirley Highway. This intersection is considered filing fee; for Delegate to the State Convention, a
the intersection of Beauregard For weeks, the developer, Duke one of the 10 worst in the Alexan-
Street and Seminary Road, a panel declaration, and a voluntary filing fee of $50.
Realty Corp., has been postponing dria area, with significant gridlock
of Army bureaucrats made it clear any public meetings since the ini- on both streets. Built out on both
that community input on this tial announcement in September sides, there is no room for expan- Declaration and petition forms can be obtained at
project was not essential. that it had won the contract, which sion of Beauregard. Similarly, there www.AlexGOP.org. Questions may be directed to Chris
It was a bit like the proverbial was finally signed on Nov. 25, is a presumption by military plan- Marston by e-mail at chair@AlexGOP.org, by phone at
“Big Brother”-knows-best scenario 2008. Neither the City officials, ners that all potential workers
as they told us construction would
703-823-1801, or at 110 Shooters Ct, Alexandria VA 22314.
including the members of the city would come via the adjacent the
begin in a few weeks, in January council and the city manager, nor 395 highway, but they have cut the Paid for by the Alexandria Republican City Committee.
2009 (date not specified). Obvi- the members of the Planning Com- See Letters, Page 10
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614 N. Columbus St.
Old Town From Page 9
Classic Old Town semi required parking allotment by 40
detached town home percent. This is based on the pre-
sumption all those workers at Crys-
combining original details tal City who now take Metro will
with contemporary upgrades. continue to do so. That’s a false as-
sumption since those workers have
Renovated LL. 3 bedrooms a very short walk to public transit.
& 2 baths. $770,000 Here, they will have to be bused,
probably to the Van Dorn station or
Geoffrey Clopton Jr. King Street stations, and then make
301-351-3772 one or two additional transfers.
Geoffrey Clopton Sr. There were six sites under con-
301-252-6406 sideration. Ironically, two of these
had far superior connections to
Metro (Eisenhower Avenue near
Van Dorn Metro and the Spring-
field site). They also had signifi-
cant chunks of vacant land and re-
usable office space — instead of
Beauregard and Seminary where
the government has decided to
drop-kick this massive expansion
of 6,400 workers and 1.8 million
square feet of space into an estab-
lished, land-locked residential
neighborhood. There is also an
established office complex, whose
much-needed revenues will now
be lost to the Alexandria tax rolls.
One of the great ironies of this
BRAC decision is that the govern-
ment supposedly needed to get
workers out of the Pentagon and
Crystal City because of “threat lev-
els” and to “enhance security” —
but now they are simply moving the
complex a few exits down the high-
way to a densely populated urban
community. We already have the
Civil War site of Fort Ward nearby.
We don’t need either another fort
or a fortress with this kind of dev-
astating impact in our midst. I urge
Alexandria residents to write to our
four federally elected officials to re-
visit this decision, with its gaping
lapses, and to also contact mem-
bers of our City Council, who are
up for re-election this spring.
Kathleen M. Burns
Alexandria
A Reason to
Skip Old Town
To the Editor:
I commend the Alexandria Po-
lice Force for patrolling and check-
ing on the sobriety of late night
visitors to the Old Town pubs. And
there is certainly cause for celebra-
tion that we have such a quiet and
orderly community as was found
during one of the early mornings
following Christmas Day. Around
3 a.m. the police stopped a car
with three young adult males, sur-
rounding them with multiple po-
lice cars, and the driver was found
to be sober and fulfilling his des-
ignated driver responsibility well.
The celebration and applause
stop there, because what happened
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Letters
From Page 10 ment policies impacting client care mental retardation.
and conducts extensive staff Mr. Mela may still insist that the
next was quite unbelievable. In- trainings on a variety of topics of city should not use an ethicist; how-
stead of allowing the young men importance to CSB clinicians and ever, I would argue that Dr. Gillette
on their way, the driver was given other mental health staff. Staff are has brought focus and direction to
a ticket for his poorly lit back li- required to attend such trainings very complex issues surrounding
cense plate. Not a warning, a ticket. in order to keep up their licenses individual client treatment, as well
So much for encouraging and re- to practice. as Department policies impacting
warding good driving behavior on Alexandria CSB is just one of client care. His annual fee is well
the part of this group. Next time many CSBs throughout the State worth it, saving staff an enormous
they will be better off heading to that contracts through the Com- amount of time and contributing
National Harbor and skip Old Town monwealth of Virginia’s Depart- to ethical, high-quality clinical
Alexandria altogether, as will I. ment of Mental Health, Mental Re- practices within the CSB.
Ann Vernon tardation and Substance Abuse Ser- Mr. Mela states that the city
Alexandria vices for these services. The CSB’s could have spent the $9,000 used
use of Dr. Gillette for consultation for the contract with Dr. Gillette
Value of on difficult budget decisions facing
our Board (16 community volun-
to provide more housing for the
needy, noting that $9,000 would
An Ethicist teers) was a very small part of the
services that he provides.
house three people for a year. If
that were true, the city’s affordable
To the Editor: Mr. Mela states that “Gillette as- housing crisis would be solved!
I am writing to clarify some ap- sisted policymakers in their deci- The care that the CSB provides
parent misunderstandings in Sam sion to turn apartments that were through its 24-7 residential facili-
Mela’s letter to the Editor (“Cure being built for the mentally ill into ties for persons with severe dis-
Is the Disease,” Dec. 22-30). housing for people with disabili- abilities is similar to the cost of
Alexandria’s Department of Men- ties.” In fact, the dilemma facing nursing home care and costs tens
tal Health, Mental Retardation and our Board was whether to delay of thousands per year per client
Substance Abuse (also referred to the housing program for homeless (depending upon client need). But
as the Alexandria Community Ser- persons with serious mental illness if Mr. Mela knows how to house
vices Board or CSB) is the City if that meant that services to cur- three people for a year for $9,000,
agency that has contracted with rent CSB clients would be compro- I invite him to come back to Alex-
Dr. Michael Gillette, an ethicist. Dr. mised. At no point was there a con- andria and help us create the af-
Gillette’s services are used for clini- sideration of replacing the hous- fordable housing that is so desper-
cal consultations on individual cli- ing program for homeless persons; ately needed by so many.
ent cases in the same manner that rather, one option was to use the Mary Riley
hospitals use ethicists. Dr. Gillette apartments on a temporary basis Chair, Alexandria CSB
also provides expertise on Depart- to serve current CSB clients with See Letters, Page 23
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101 Ways to Have Fun: Making History
and Confederate re-enactors and civilian path of lanterns to the mansion
Fort Ward Park interpreters. This late-war event features and tour rooms by candlelight.
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site camp scenes, children’s games, vignettes, Ride in a horse-drawn carriage,
4301 W. Braddock Road
703-838-4848 firing demos and tours of the fort. Annual sip steaming cider in front of a
event next held in June. bonfire, and taste food prepared
Fort Ward served as the fifth largest Union over an open hearth. Costumed
fort in the defense of Washington, D.C. dur- characters greet visitors in the
ing the Civil War. Now, visitors can take a
Gunston Hall Plantation house and on the grounds as
self-guided tour of Fort Ward, which sits 10709 Gunston Road they take part in dancing, fiddle
703-550-9220
upon a 40-acre historical site. A Civil War www.gunstonhall.org playing and other 18th-century
Museum and reference library are also on activities. $14 for adults, $7 for
the grounds, as well as an outdoor amphi- Tours of George Mason’s plantation es- ages 6-18, free for children un-
theater, a playground and picnic areas. tate are year-round. Topics include slave life der age 6.
Guests can start the day by visiting the tours, the world of women, farmyard tours
museum and learn of the history of Fort and hidden landscapes. Special activities Fly a Kite in the Fields at
Ward through an orientation exhibit and a include Plantation Sleuth for children on Gunston Hall
12-minute video presentation. Fort Ward Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer, This annual event will be held,
Museum is open Tuesdays through Satur- Constitution Day in September, Nature Walk weather permitting on March 21
days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays in October and Archaeology Day in Octo- from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
from noon to 5 p.m. The rest is open from ber. Admission cost is $8 for adults, $7 for
9 a.m. to sunset. those 60 and over and $4 for students.
Mount Vernon
Christmas in Camp
Learn how the holiday was observed dur-
Join the Colonial Cooking Demon-
strations
Estate
George Washington Parkway
ing the Civil War with living history inter- Cooking demonstrations are one of the 703-780-2000
preters, period music and light refresh- many events at Gunston Hall, a 550-acre www.mountvernon.org
ments. National Historic Landmark that was origi-
nally the home of George Mason. Other View George Washington’s his-
Revolutionary War Encampment events include military reenactments and toric home which resides on a
Living history presentation with authen- children’s events. Gunston Hall has special 500-acre estate overlooking the
tic skirmishes. holiday events as well and its setting on the Potomac River. Visit the dozen Kite flying at Gunston Hall
Potomac River is perfect for picnic, party or so outbuildings that have
The Washington’s seasonal entertaining
Memorial Day Jazz Festival or special event. been restored greenhouse, stables, slave
is interpreted daily, including Christmas Day
Performances will be scheduled for 2007. quarters and kitchen. Visit the estate for spe-
and New Year’s Day; the rarely seen third
Food and drinks will be for sale, picnic bas- ’Tis the Season for a Plantation cial events, such as a biannual wine festi-
floor is open. Takes place during daytime
kets welcome. Free. Christmas val, colonial craft fair, Independence Day
hours.
Step back in time during December from Celebration, throughout the year.
Civil War Camp Day 6:30-9:30 p.m. into an 18th-century holi- Birthday Celebration
Living history program featuring Union day season on the plantation. Follow the Celebrate the Holidays Admission is free to George Washington’s
home with a wreath-laying ceremony fol-
Things to See in Alexandria lowed by musical performances and the
littlest hometown parade celebrating the
General’s birthday. Held on Presidents’ Day.
Guided Archaeology Tour Step Back in Time Visit a Stone Mansion
Saturday, Oct. 21 Alexandria Tours Carlyle House Red, White and Blue Concert
Schuter’s Hill 703-329-1122 121 N. Fairfax St.
703-838-4399 A day-long celebration at George
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Take a guided tour of the dig at Schuter’s www.carlylehouse.org Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gar-
Step back in time on a walking tour of
Hill, near the George Washington Masonic Operated by the Northern Virginia Re- dens. 18th-century patriotic music, a
historic Alexandria. Professional guides tai-
National Memorial. Free. Reservations re- gional Park Authority, the Carlyle House is wreath-laying ceremony, performance by
lor a tour for one’s special interests.
quired. Next tour at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 21. a window into the 18th-century life in Old the National Concert Band of America and
Town. John Carlyle was a prominent Scot- birthday cake. To be held on July 4.
Lantern Tours Visit George tish merchant in the early days of Alexan-
dria, and his house was the site of an im- Slave Memorial Commemoration
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal St.
Washington’s Church portant meeting of colonial governors dur- In late September a special ceremony and
Christ Church ing the French and Indian War. wreath laying commemorating the lives of
www.gadsbystavern.org
118 N. Washington St.
703-838-4242
703-549-1450 See 101 Ways, Page 17
The seasonal return of these popular
candlelight tours, offered Friday nights, fo-
www.historicchristchurch.org
Construction on the church began in
George Washington
cusing on tavern life in the 18th century.
$5, $2 for ages 11-17, free for 10 and un-
1767, and visitors can sit in Washington’s
seat during services. Docents are on hand
Comes to Dinner
der. Call in advance to ask for times. Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m., visit the
daily to welcome visitors and answer ques-
Carlyle House and interact with re-enactors
tions. It is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. unless there’s
portraying George Washington’s visit to the
Architectural Adventure a wedding or a funeral. Contributions sug-
gested.
house in 1760 for dinner after church.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Highway
703-780-4000
Visit a Historic Death Comes to Carlyle
www.popeleighey1940.org
The historic house presents an exhibit on
Built in 1940 of cypress, brick and glass,
the “Usonian” house exhibits many of the
Congregation the mourning practices of 18th century Vir-
Old Presbyterian Meeting House ginia, with the house itself draped in mourn-
significant contributions that Wright made
323 S. Fairfax St. ing. Will open in October. On Oct. 28, an
to contemporary architecture. Open Tues- 703-549-6670 18th century funeral will be re-enacted,
day through Sunday March-December, www.opmh.org
with a replica of a coffin and a deathbed
closed January and February. Admission is Washington’s funeral took place here. The
scene. The exhibit included in regular ad-
free for those 5 and under, $3 for those older cemetery includes the grave of John Carlyle
mission of $4, $2 for children. There will
but not beyond high school graduation and and the Unknown Revolutionary War Sol-
be an extra charge for the re-enactment.
$7.50 for adults. dier.
Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure
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101 Ways To Have Fun
OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE
From Page 16 See an 18th-century Water-Powered Mill COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT
and Distillery
the slaves who lived and worked at the Mount Visitors will tour an 18th-century water-powered
Vernon Estate. mill and distillery in operation by a colonial-attired
miller. They will discover how it works and learn
Fall Harvest Family Days about the character and accomplishments of George
Oliver Evan’s system for grinding corn into corn meal. Washington — one of the nation’s most innovative
George Washington owned the patent on this sys- and successful farmers.
tem. It will be shown at Gristmill in October. Apples
will be roasted. Included with price of admission.
Mount Vernon by Candlelight
76th annual Historic Garden Tour
April 18 10a.m.-4p.m.
703-768-5741
Happy New Year
Learn about George and Martha Washington’s
Christmas traditions, meet historic characters and
tour the home by candlelight, including the rarely
www.VAGardenweek.org
This tour features privately-owned Old Town
homes and gardens, historic churches and other his-
from all of us at Le Refuge.
seen third floor. Will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on toric properties. Part of the “America’s Largest Open
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting in late fall. House,” which highlights over 250 locations in Vir-
Mount Vernon Forest Trail
ginia during Historic Garden Week in April.
Thank you for your
This nature walk through George Washington’s wil-
derness leads past mature oak and hickory trees, past Alexandria’s Heritage Trail
patronage in 2008.
holly and laurel shrubs and features attractions such
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
as Washington’s cobble quarry and a wooden foot- 703-838-4399
bridge over a 100-foot wide ravine. Interpretive signs
throughout the trail list facts about the woods and
www.alexandriaarchaeology.org
Take a 20-mile, guided bike tour and learn about
Looking forward
wildlife. the city’s history along the way. Free. Reservations
and helmets required. Next tour will be 10 a.m. on
to another great
Enjoy a Glass of Virginia Chardonnay
Wine Festivals at Mount Vernon, held twice a year
Oct. 14.
year!
in May and October. The May event is more formal
and business oriented, while the October event is
Check Up on History
more laid back. Both offer wine in one of America’s John Q. Adams Center for the History of Otolaryngology,
most historical, most beautiful backyards and a visit
Head and Neck Surgery 127 N. Washington St., Old Town • 703-548-4661
One Prince St.
to George Washington’s wine cellar. There are also 703-836-4444 Smoke Free Restaurant
great views of the Potomac and a tour of the Mount www.entnet.org/museum
Dedicated to the history of treating the ear, nose &
www.lerefugealexandria.com
Vernon Estate. Learning about Virginia’s wineries is
a bonus. See 101 Ways, Page 19
Mount Vernon
Paint Company
(703) 768-1975
$4.00 OFF
Per gallon of any
Regal Product
Must be presented at time of purchase.
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6229 Richmond Hwy
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Calendar
E-mail calendar announcements to the www.williamramsaypta.wordpress.com at Green Springs Gardens, 4603
Alexandria Gazette Packet, or 571-839-1669. Green Spring Road. Learn about how
gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Ballroom Dancing. 8:30 p.m. at a to start a garden, design one and
Photos and artwork are encouraged. private club in Mount Vernon. Enjoy more. $160 includes all three lectures
Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- the waltz, rumba and more to live and afternoon workshop or $15/
lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik music. $15/person. Reservations lecture. Bring lunch. Registration
at 703-917-6407 with questions. required, required, 703-642-5173.
www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com Hail to the Chief Storytime. 11 a.m.
for more. at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St.
ONGOING Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Children ages 2 and up enjoy songs
Looking to Sell or Buy a home in Northern VA Library, 5005 Duke St. Ages 24-36 and stories of presidential
so you can make that move to or from the NNK? Historic Mount Vernon welcomes
Inauguration visitors in January months can enjoy stories and more. proportions. Free. Visit
Alexandria native & Irvington homeowner at your service Free. Registration required, 703-519- www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-
Now it’s your turn and I will make the transition easy with 20 percent off adult admission.
5900. 4092.
Visitors must print the coupon from
Mount Vernon’s Web site: http:// Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Barrett Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at
call visit.mountvernon.org. January is Library, 717 Queen St. Browse books, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All
and more. Free. 703-838-4555. ages can enjoy stories. Free.
703 599-8964 also the 250th wedding anniversary
Registration required, 703-519-5900.
of George and Martha Washington,
bobbazzle@gmail.com and on display Jan. 12 – Feb. 23 are SATURDAY/JAN. 10
Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Burke
Library, 4701 Seminary Road. All
Mrs. Washington’s wedding slippers.
Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m., see ages enjoy stories. Free. 703-519-
$15 for adults; $7 for youth ages 6-
11; and free for children five and Gallery West’s new exhibit “4X4 – 6000.
New Year New Visions” is on display. Book Sale. 9 a.m. –5 p.m. at Barrett
younger. 703-780-2000.
SUPER SERVICE CENTER The public can participate in the second
annual “Alexandria Recreation
See photographs, paintings, drawings
and more. Located at 1213 King St.
Free. Visit www.gallery-west.com or
Library, 717 Queen St. Browse books,
and more. Free. 703-838-4555.
ALL MAKES & MODELS Games for Healthy Living,” Jan. 703-549-6006.
SUNDAY/JAN. 11
Music Performance. T.C. Williams
OPEN SUNDAYS 10 through March 6. An awards
ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Musical Group will host the District X Music Performance. 7 p.m. at
Orchestra Concert at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N.
$
Tires/Batteries $19.95 84.99
March 28, at the Lee Center
Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 high school, 3330 King St. Free. 703- Beauregard St. Hear music by Hot
824-6800. Soup. $15/general; $12/member.
Jefferson St. To register, pick up an
information packet at the Chinquapin Magestic Eagles. 2:30 p.m. at Mason Visit focusmusic.org or 703-501-
& Alignments Oil Change Winterization
Special
Park Recreation Center, or online at
www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Neck State Park, 7301 High Point
Road, Lorton. Observe these birds
and learn about their lives. Free. 703-
6061.
Music Performance. 4 p.m. at West
Potomac High School Springbank
4 cyl. only Coupon Expires
12/31/08
339-2385. Auditorium. Hear the Capitol Steps.
VA Emissions FRIDAY/JAN. 9 Bay View Sunset Walk. 4 p.m. at
Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High
$25/advance or $30/door. E-mail
westpotomaccrewcapitolsteps@gmail.com
10% Off Service Repairs Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at
Hooray for Books, 1555 King St.
Point Road, Lorton. Observe animals for tickets. Proceeds benefit WPHS
& Inspections except oil, filter & coupons Children 2 and under can enjoy
stories and songs. Free. Visit
as they get ready for bed. Free. 703-
339-2385.
Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30
crew team.
Reception and Meet the Artist. 3-
4:30 p.m., The Art League presents
Mon-Fri 7-5 • Saturday 8-4 • Sun 10-4 www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-
4092.
a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 “A Hosta Story,” watercolor paintings
6571 Backlick Rd., • 703-451-2381 Inaugural Ball. 6-8 p.m. at William
High Point Road, Lorton. Observe
swans, ducks and other waterfowl.
by Yoshimi Matsukata from Jan. 8-
Feb. 2. Located in the Torpedo
Ramsay for students and their
Free. 703-339-2385.
families. $3/child. Mayor Euille will
Gardening Lecture. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. See Calendar, Page 19
attend. Visit
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101 Ways
From Page 17 Visitors Center, 221 King St. Com- This annual event looks at a spe-
throat, this museum includes a pany also offers other child- cific time period in Washington’s
display of hearing aids, surgical in- friendly tours. life. Tickets include lunch, with
struments and rare books. discounts for students. Event will
take place on Feb. 28.
Step into the Past
Roots Remembered: Alexandria’s Footsteps to the Past
703-683-3451 Gadsby’s Tavern
African American www.footstepstothepast.com
Learn about early history of Al- Birthday
Heritage exandria, documented ghost sites
African American Heritage Park and visit a cemetery where George Celebration
Holland Lane and Duke Street Washington’s friends sleep. Tours George Washington Birthnight Ban-
703-838-4356 leave from Ramsay House Visitors quet and Ball
oha.alexandriava.gov/bhrc/bh-heri- Center, 221 King St. Seven days a Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
tage-park.html 134 N. Royal St.
“Truths that Rise from the Roots week the tour starts at 7 p.m. On 703-838-4242
Remembered” is the name of the Fridays and Saturdays it also starts www.gadsbystavern.org
bronze tree sculpture by Jerome at 8:30. Tavern fare, toasts to George
Meadows that honors the contri- Washington and 18th-century
butions of African Americans to
the growth of Alexandria. The 8-
Walking with dancing, Feb. 14. Held since 1797.
Tickets are $100 for banquet and
acre park, near Hooff’s Run, sur- Washington ball; $50 for ball only; advance
reservations required. Free open
rounds a 19th-century African Bob Madison
American cemetery discovered by 703-683-2636 house at the museum the follow-
Alexandria Archaeology. The park www.washingtonbirthday.net ing Monday.
is available to rent for some Take this free, two-hour walking
tour to learn about Alexandria’s
events.
favorite son. Leaves at 1:30 p.m.
See Where Post-
History, Page
from the fountain in Market
Square, 301 King St. on Sundays
Slave Society Began
Gum Springs Historical Society
throughout February.
By Page 8100 Fordson Road
703-799-1198
Alexandria Black History Museum www.gshsfcva.org
902 Wythe St. Symposium on Visit the first community for
703-838-4356
freed slaves at Gum Springs His-
oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/bhrc/
Originally the segregated library
George Washington torical Society. The Museum and
George Washington National Masonic Cultural Center in Alexandria fea-
for Alexandria’s African American Memorial
residents, the center documents 101 Callahan Drive tures an exhibit of photographs
the local and national history, cul- 703-991-4474
www.washingtonbirthday.net
The
ture and contributions of Black See 101 Ways, Page 24
America. The museum plays host
Calendar
to a variety of events throughout
the year, including special exhib-
its, lecture series and holiday fes-
From Page 18
Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
2701 Cameron Mills Road. Hear
Royal Restaurant
tivals. www.theartleague.org or 703-683-
1780.
music of Bach with organ, hymns
and more. Free. Visit www.wpc- (now smoke free)
alex.org or 703-549-4766.
Pay Respects to
Wintering Animals. 1 p.m. at
Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High
Point Road, Lorton. Observe swans, MONDAY/JAN. 12
“What’s for Dinner?!”
ducks and other waterfowl. Free. You don’t have to think to hard, let us solve this classic question.
Soldiers of the Past 703-339-2385.
Magestic Eagles. 3 p.m. at Mason
Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45
a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke In addition to our award winning menu, we have added
Alexandria National Cemetery Neck State Park, 7301 High Point St. Children ages 12-23 months can
1450 Wilkes St. Road, Lorton. Observe these birds enjoy stories and more. Free. some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste.
703-221-2183 Registration required, 703-519-
www.cem.va.gov/nchp/
and learn about their lives. Free.
703-339-2385. 5900. Real food, for real people at reasonable prices.
alexandriava.htm Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley
One of the 14 sites established a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages. Monday - Kids Night
7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Free. 703-519-5900. Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree.
and dedicated by President Observe swans, ducks and other Baby Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan
Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to serve waterfowl. Free. 703-339-2385. Tuesday - Greek Night
as military burial grounds. The Music Performance. 3 p.m. at See Calendar, Page 24 Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours,
cemetery contains some 3,500 Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka!
graves of Civil War soldiers, in-
cluding U.S. Colored Troops and Wednesday - All American Night
four men who lost their lives chas- Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham
ing Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Thursday - Italian Night
Booth. Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari
Friday - Fish Night
Spend Time with Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce
Spooks and Spirits Saturday -Steak and Chop Night
Alexandria Colonial Tours Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka
703-519-1749
www.alexcolonialtours.com Sunday
Alexandria’s original ghost and Brunch served 7am - 2pm
graveyard tour. Entertaining, cos- Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up.
tumed guides lead by lantern-light Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm
a six-block walking tour filled with 730 North Saint Asaph Street
ghosts, spirits and legends of this Alexandria, VA 22314
historic city. Tours offered season- (703) 548-1616
ally and leave from Ramsay House Ample Free Parking
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Alexandria Gazette Packet Sports Editor Mark Giannotto
Sports 703-917-6409 or mgiannotto@connectionnewspapers.com
Holiday Hoops Bring Out the Best
With school out, most area basketball all. Junior Jack Hamilton
paced the Saints throughout,
teams take to the court for tournaments. averaging more than 13 points
in the team’s three games.
“The thing I like about
By Mark Giannotto new players that will be (tournaments) is that you
The Gazette Packet counted on down the stretch. don’t have a long layoff,” said
While the Titans return stars McClinton. “You’ve got two
f all places for Alexandria ri- Yates and Edward Jenkins weeks off before you go back
O vals T.C. Williams and St.
Stephen’s/St. Agnes to meet
for a basketball game, the
cramped confines of Arlington’s Wakefield
High School would seem to be one of the
from last year’s state title
team, there are impact play-
ers like junior Billy Rowland,
a transfer from Bishop Ireton,
who hadn’t yet become fully
to school, so I like for our guys
to be doing something. You get
to enjoy time with your fam-
ily over Christmas, but then
you get to go back and do
last places people would think of. acclimated to the squad. what you enjoy doing and
But that’s exactly what happened on Dec. that’s basketball.”
29 as the two schools met in the semi-final
“I’ve never really
Photo by Mark Giannotto/The Gazette Packet
round of the Wakefield Holiday Tourna- TITANS COACH Julian King
ment, an irony not lost on Saints coach likes the tournament format
Kevin McLinton after his team defeated played in a real because playing so many
Osbourn Park, 54-52, in a nail-biting first
round game.
Christmas games in so few days tends to
illuminate a team’s deficien-
“I’m looking forward to this game,” he
said. “Any time you get the Alexandria
tournament. I cies. King felt his team coasted
against the Saints, and despite
schools together, it’s a lot of fun.” wanted to take the win, was looking forward
Match-ups not necessarily foreseen when to the next day’s championship
schedules are released are what makes the advantage of it.” game against Wakefield in or-
holidays so great for any basketball junkie — Wakefield Tournament der to correct those mistakes.
around the area. The Saints and Titans T.C. Williams responded with
faced off in front of a nearly packed gym at
MVP Billy Rowland an impressive 67-51 victory
Wakefield, and the crowd was almost en- of T.C. Williams over the formally one-loss
tirely made up of Alexandrians. Warriors. The game was at-
“It’s exciting because people from all over After averaging about 11 tended by so many people,
Virginia and Maryland and D.C. can come points per game in the Titans Wakefield officials had to shut
watch us play, and all of our friends, who first five games of the season, T.C. Williams coach Julian King (left) and St. Stephen’s/St. the doors to the building five
are normally playing, can come watch us Rowland seemed to reach a Agnes coach Kevin McClinton talk before their two teams minutes before game time due
play,” said T.C. Williams senior Ryan Yates comfort zone of sorts, domi- faced off in the semi finals of the Wakefield Holiday to fire marshal rules.
after his Titans defeated the Saints, 59-44. nating the interior during the tournament on Dec. 29. The Titans were victorious, 59-44. The Titans girl’s basketball
Wakefield tournament while team got the opportunity to
COACHES AND PLAYERS alike agree averaging close to 16 points per contest. FOR THE SAINTS, going to Wakefield travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they fin-
that playing in some sort of tournament He was named tournament MVP as a allowed McClinton to further test his duo ished with a 2-2 record. The Ireton boy’s
over break proves beneficial come playoff result. of impressive sophomores, point guard Dex- team traveled down to Tampa for a tourna-
time. With games on consecutive days, and “I’ve never really played in a real ter Lindsay and Dante Allison, against some ment as well. King said he hopes to travel
oftentimes against unfamiliar opponents, Christmas tournament,” said Rowland. “I of the top competition in the area. somewhere outside the area next season.
the break can serve as an early simulation wanted to take advantage of it.” Lindsay responded with 14 points and But whether near or far, T.C. Williams, like
of what it will be like once district or con- Added teammate and guard Gavin some clutch plays down the stretch in the most schools in this area, will be at a tour-
ference tournaments begin in February. Peterson: “You can tell this is bringing Saints’ narrow victory over Osbourn Park nament somewhere next season.
In T.C. Williams and the Saints’ case, get- our team more together. I like the chem- in the opening round, while Allison added “We’re the defending state champions and
ting in as many games as possible early on istry we get from tournaments.” in 14 points of his own when SSSAS de- if you want to keep that up, you never rest,”
has served both squads well in acclimating feated Annandale to take third place over- said King.
Sports Briefs
T.C. Basketball improved its record to 4-2 with a win over
Potomac School Tuesday night. Senior
veteran Brian Polk (17 points).
The Avengers take the court again this
Update Given Kalipinde had a game-high 25
points.
Saturday at Mount Vernon High School at
7 p.m. to take on the Newark Rebels.
The T.C. Williams boy’s basketball team The Bishop Ireton boy’s and girl’s bas-
improved its record to 8-1 Tuesday night ketball teams both dropped games to Carroll
Titan Swimmers
Photo by Richard Maple
with a 67-49 win over Patriot District foe Tuesday night.
Lee. Senior Ryan Yates led the charge with
15 points. The Titans are now 3-0 in dis- Break Record
trict. Their lone loss of the season was to Avengers Start Although the T.C. Williams swim and dive
Riverdale Baptist on Dec. 23. team is winless in its three dual meets this
Meanwhile the Titan girl’s upped their Season season, the slow start hasn’t been without
record to 6-4 with a 61-37 win over Lee The Alexandria Avengers semi-pro basket- its highlights. Against Lake Braddock on
Tuesday night. Senior Tierra Ruffin-Pratt led ball team kicked off its second season on Dec. 12, two team records were broken.
the team with 12 points, while sophomore Jan. 3 with a wild 124-121 victory over the Senior Larry Dow broke the boy’s 100-yard
Sade Barber added in 11 points. Both the Hampton Roads Cardinals. Trailing for freestyle record with a state qualifying time Senior Edward Jenkins and the
T.C. Williams boy’s and girl’s teams take on nearly the entire contest, the Avengers put of 48.02, while freshman Abby broke the T.C. Williams boy’s basketball
West Springfield Friday night. together a furious fourth quarter comeback girl’s 100-yard breast stroke record with a have jumped out to an 8-1 start
The Episcopal boy’s basketball team led by guard Tyree Harris (22 points) and time of 1:11. to the season.
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Neighborhoods Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices
Substitute Trustee
In Memorium:
Taylor Run Seminary Valley FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
David N. Prensky
No, we haven’t been traveling … just Chasen & Chasen
HAPPY SOLSTICE 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500
Scores of happy people showed up at busy with college applications and a Washington, D.C. 20015
Kit Leider’s house at Fords’ Landing to substitute teaching job at Blessed Sacra- (202) 244-4000
hail the winter solstice, drink cham- ment School. Now, on to business!
pagne, and say bon voyage to Kit, Anna, Those of you who regularly traverse TRUSTEE'S SALE
and Marilyn Sokstad as they took off for Duke Street near Cameron Station may
The City of Alexandria, Virginia sells surplus, OF VALUABLE
Vienna. have noticed new and prominent
abandoned, and seized vehicles via internet
Council members Tim Lovain, Paul signage for the overpass, now named auction. Visit http://www.govdeals.com/ and IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
Smedberg, and Del Pepper were there, the Richard Leibach Bridge. I am sorry search Alexandria.
Improved by the premises known as
as were Commonwealth Attorney Randy to say that I did not know who Mr. On January 23, 2008, the world lost a wonderful
Leibach was, so I used my Google skills man. Farah S. Farah, age 24 was born
Sengel and Clerk of the Court Ed December 29, 1983, in New York, New York TRUSTEE'S SALE 7940 Sausalito Place #24E, Alexandria,
Semonia with wife Pat. to determine the following: and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Survived by Virginia
Richard Leibach was a former vice- his mother Fatoum Assowe, father Saleh OF VALUABLE
Farah, five sibling Marian Farah, Obah Farah In execution of a Deed of Trust from
GOOD TIDINGS chairman of the Alexandria Planning IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Robert C. Sholar, dated March 14, 2006, and
Walker, Ayan Farah Ismail, Saada Farah, and
Congressman Jim Moran came, as did Commission Board. He served the City Ali Farah. Brother-in-laws Zachary Walker and recorded March 16, 2006, in Deed Book 18293
and the Planning Commission for nearly Sherif Ismail, niece and nephew Laila and Aden Improved by the premises known as at page 1237 among the Land Records of Fair-
his brother Brian, elated by the latest fax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute
20 years and was an important contribu- Walker. Today we celebrate your life and the 24
Rasmuseen poll, which showed him years God allowed us to have with you. We 2826 Preston Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the
ahead of McDonnell in the gubernato- tor to the development and remind ourselves that we are only separated by front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax
rial race by 41 percent to 37 percent. No implementation of Alexandria’s open the time we have left here on earth. We can't In execution of a Deed of Trust from Car- County, at 4110 Chain Brdige Road, Fairfax,
space plans. Once a chairman of Alexan- begin to tell you how much we miss you. Happy los A. Sorto and Jesus Sorto, dated September Virginia, on
other Democrat outscored the Republi- birthday Farah. We love you more than words 14, 2005, and recorded September 19, 2005, in
can. dria United Way, he also had a can express Deed Book 17757 at page 554 among the Land Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Del. Adam Ebbin showed up; so did long-standing interest in and commit- Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the under-
ment to affordable housing. Mr. signed substitute trustee will offer for sale at the following property being the property
Jack Sullivan (Paula was out counting contained in said Deed of Trust, described as
Leibach, who resided near the bridge, public auction at the front entrance of the Judi-
birds, as she always is at this time of cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain follows:
year). Betty Jo and Howard Middleton, died in February 2007 and the Planning Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on
Marian Van Landingham, Mary LaMois Commission requested that the bridge Residence 24-E, Phase I, Sequoyah
with daughter Ann Downs, Joann be named after him to recognize his out- Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Tax Map No. 101-2-10-0024E
Miller, Lillian White, and Kim & David standing service to the City.
the following property being the property
Kaplan were present. In other news, Miss Colleen Cox of contained in said Deed of Trust, described as
Commonly known as 7940 Sausalito Place
Latham Street, already an award-win- #24E, Alexandria, Virginia 22309.
Democratic Committee chair Susan follows:
Kellom with husband Bernie, Betty and ning swimmer for the Dowden Terrace TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of
Dolphins, further amazed her fans two Tax Map No. 093-1-18G-0232, 093-1-18G-0233 $20,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale
Bill Livingston, Anne & Kevin Heanue, Alexandria Board of Architectural Review & 093-1-18G-0234
weekends ago by winning Best All- Old & Historic Alexandria District price, whichever amount is less, in the form of
Lois Walker, Shelly and Dick Schwab, cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur-
and Priscilla and Dick Hardiman greeted Around Gymnast at the Chantilly Winter Commonly known as 2826 Preston Avenue, chaser at the time and place of sale; the bal-
LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
friends. Getaway meet. Colleen, a member of the ====================================
Alexandria, Virginia 22306. ance of the purchase money being due and
Pam & Kerry St. Clair, Audrey Arlington Aerials Gymnastics Rec team ========================= TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of
payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time
took 1st place overall competing in the A public hearing will be held by the Alexandria expressly being of the essence, with interest at
Fleming, Carol Hughes, Roger Digilio, Board of Architectural Review on WEDNES- $35,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale the rate of 7.0 percent per annum from date of
Pat Butler, and Cheryl & David Colton balance beam, vault, floor and uneven DAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 beginning at 7:30 PM price, whichever amount is less, in the form of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however,
bars. cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur- that if the holder of the secured promissory note
(with small daughter Lexie) were there. in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall,
chaser at the time and place of sale; the bal-
Two Seminary Valley swimmers have 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia on the is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash de-
following applications: ance of the purchase money being due and posit shall be required, and part of or the entire
SANTA CLAUS broken TC Williams records already this payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time indebtedness, including interest and costs, se-
Linda and Mike Oliver, who is again season. Freshman Abby Cox broke the CASE BAR2008-0248 expressly being of the essence, with interest at cured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off
TC Williams record in the 100-yard Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- the rate of 5.125 percent per annum from date against the purchase price.
making 18 appearances as Santa Claus of sale to date of settlement. Provided, howev-
breaststroke by two seconds with a time tion at 702 S. Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential.
at various functions, Libby Cooperman, APPLICANT: Robert Bentley Adams & er, that if the holder of the secured promissory Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the
Linda and Bruce Dwyer, Bill Dickinson, of 1:11.08. Senior Larry Dow broke two Associates for Andrew Magount & Katie Poulin note is the successful bidder at the sale, no deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.
and Dr. FJ Pepper also attended the records so far this fall. He broke the boys cash deposit shall be required, and part of or
100 yard Freestyle record with a state CASE BAR2008-0249 the entire indebtedness, including interest and Sale shall be made subject to all existing
party. Request for approval of addition/alterations at costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set easements and restrictive covenants as the
qualifying time of 48.02. Larry also 702 S. Fairfax St, zoned RM off against the purchase price. same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is
A GOOD 30 broke the 200-yard Individual Medley Residential. further subject to mechanic's and/or material-
Wilma and Chuck Linderman threw a record by five seconds with a time of APPLICANT: Robert Bentley Adams & Associ- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the man's liens of record and not of record. The
ates for Andrew Magount & Katie deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. property will be sold subject to all conditions,
party to celebrate the 30 years they have 2:02. covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of
Poulin
lived in Alexandria. Last but certainly not least, things Sale shall be made subject to all existing federal lienholders or encumbrances, and
Son Will, wife Lisa, and Miss Lexie were hopping up at Hammond Middle CASE BAR2008-0250 easements and restrictive covenants as the agreements of record affecting the same, if
School’s annual Winter Band Concert. In Request for approval of after-the-fact alterations same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is any.
Linderman, 3 1/2, helped with the jol- at 329 N. Washington St, zoned RM further subject to mechanic's and/or material-
lity, as did daughter Corinne, who is addition to the usual fine playing by the Residential. man's liens of record and not of record. The In the event the undersigned trustee is
now working for GE in Greenville, S.C. Commodores, Captains and Jazz Bands, APPLICANT: Leah Fried Sedwick property will be sold subject to all conditions, unable to convey to the purchaser good title,
the Admirals Band performed “Baby It’s covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of then purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy
She is vacationing in Columbia, South shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the
Cold Outside” with the vocal stylings of CASE BAR2008-0251 federal lienholders or encumbrances, and
America, next week. Request for approval of demolition/encapsula- agreements of record affecting the same, if time of sale.
none other than Dr. Randolph Mitchell, tion at 209 S. Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential. any.
SHOOTER’S HILL PRESENT principal. Dr. Mitchell was ably assisted APPLICANT: Stephanie Dimond for Constance The subject property and all improve-
by Ms. Nicole Shaw, an eighth grade M. Locke & David Kiernan In the event the undersigned trustee is ments thereon will be sold in "as is" condition
Dozens of neighbors showed up to without warranty of any kind. Purchaser shall
teacher. The song also featured director unable to convey to the purchaser good title,
celebrate with the Lindermans, who CASE BAR2008-0252 then purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy be responsible for any and all building and/or
have been wonderfully helpful in all Vaughan Ambrose and trombonist Request for approval of addition/alterations at shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the zoning code violations whether of record or not
Maria Jones, a Hammond eighth grader 209 S. Fairfax St, zoned RM Residential. time of sale. of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforcea-
activities up here. APPLICANT: Stephanie Dimond for Constance ble homeowners' or condominium owners' asso-
“We have enjoyed every minute of who is the school’s only District X par- ciation dues and assessments, if any. Purchas-
M. Locke & David Kiernan The subject property and all improve-
our time in Alexandria. This is a won- ticipant. It was a great evening, with a ments thereon will be sold in "as is" condition er also shall be responsible for obtaining pos-
derful neighborhood,” said Wilma, who sense of community spirit from days Information about the above item(s) may be without warranty of any kind. Purchaser shall session of the property at his/her expense. Pur-
gone by. obtained from the Department of chaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall
ran Gymboree Play and Music. be responsible for any and all building and/or
Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, be responsible for any damage, vandalism,
My brother, Kevin Merrill, writes a zoning code violations whether of record or not
Room 2100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the proper-
of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforcea-
AN ADVENTURE similar biweekly column for the Santa telephone: (703) 838-4666 ble homeowners' or condominium owners' asso-
ty occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance
Ynez Valley News, in our hometown in will be by special warranty deed. Conveyanc-
Chuck, who is with Edison Electric ciation dues and assessments, if any. Purchas- ing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, ex-
Institute, calls his time in Alexandria a California. His column has a distinctly er also shall be responsible for obtaining pos- amination of title, state stamps, and all other
more rural flavor than mine; I thought session of the property at his/her expense. Pur- costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of
grand adventure. chaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall
I’d leave you with a few of his thoughts purchaser. State and local taxes, public charg-
Wanda & John Street, Reba Axelson, be responsible for any damage, vandalism, es, and special or regular assessments, if any,
Lill Lubsen, Betty Maag, Phil & Kyle as we move in to a new year: theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the proper- shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there-
Brinkman, and Abby Adams with par- “Farmers and ranchers received an ty occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance after shall be assumed by the purchaser.
early Christmas present this week, as will be by special warranty deed. Conveyanc-
ents Jill & Bob came to the party. ing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, ex-
much-needed rainfall soaked into the The undersigned trustee unconditionally
Ellyn & Ross Simon, Gudrun & Bob amination of title, state stamps, and all other reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit re-
Callahan, Betty and Bill Livingston, valleys, rolling hills and farming fields costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of quirement; (ii) to approve or disapprove the
Kathy and Paul Schmidt, the MacBrides up and down the Central Coast. purchaser. State and local taxes, public charg- creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser;
A dusting of snow covered the San es, and special or regular assessments, if any, (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any
— Betsy, Steve, Lillie and Quinn, and NOTICE OF HEARING shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- time prior to termination of the bidding; (iv) to
the Ingolds, Maryane & David, Lily, Rafael Mountains overlooking the Santa after shall be assumed by the purchaser. extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or
Matt, and Jordan Quinteros were there. Ynez and Los Alamos valleys, helping to CARLYLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or
get us into the holiday spirit. Smoke The undersigned trustee unconditionally time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of
The Carlyle Design Review Board will meet reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit re- time for settlement hereunder.
GRACIOUS CAT coming from the chimneys of houses quirement; (ii) to approve or disapprove the
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM in
Wildcat, a dainty gray and white fe- dotting the countryside added to the Room 2000 at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; Additional terms and conditions of sale
line 17 years old, strolled about holiday mood. With little or no activity 22314. The following items are on the agenda (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any may be announced at the time of sale.
in the vineyard, I try to get out and do for this month’s meeting: time prior to termination of the bidding; (iv) to
allowing herself to be petted. extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or DAVID N. PRENSKY
Barbara & Alan Anderson, Pat Davis a little quail hunting. Quail season be- 1. 2100 and 2203 Mill Rd. (EESAP all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or Substitute Trustee
with Alan Gehl, were among the many gins in October, and as the leaves on the Blocks 19&20) Residential and Office Building time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of
neighbors who came to honor the vines begin to change colors, I always Design time for settlement hereunder. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
think I am going to have time to go out David N. Prensky
Lindermans. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Indi- Additional terms and conditions of sale Chasen & Chasen
a day or two then.” viduals with questions concerning the meeting may be announced at the time of sale. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500
— Mia Jones should call the Department of Planning & Zon- Washington, D.C. 20015
— Lois Kelso Hunt ing at 838-4666. DAVID N. PRENSKY (202) 244-4000
mamamiajones@gmail.com
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From Page 11
Budget Experience
CLEANING CLEANING FIREWOOD HAULING HAULING LANDSCAPING Invaluable
A CLEANING MARGARITA’S FIREWOOD ANGEL’S TRASH HAULING RICK’S A&S To the Editor:
SERVICE
Since 1985/Ins & Bonded CLEANING SERVICE Mixed Seasoned Hardwood Construction Debris, HAULING POWERWASHING PAINTING
Yard Debris Decks Interior-Exterior
LANDSCAPING We had the pleasure of serving with
Residential &Commercial $120 half cord Planting • Mulching • Sodding
Quality Service
Residential, Office Furniture Sidewalks Deck Staining
Patios • Decks • Retaining Walls
Councilmember Tim Lovain on the City’s
at a Fair Price Independently Owned $210 full cord Appliances Houses Gutter Cleaning
Satisfaction Guaranteed & Operated Call Joe at & Tree Removal Concrete etc Mobile Homes etc Gutter Guards Fall Clean-Up • Drainage Solutions Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commit-
Comm/Res. MD VA DC Good Refs Free Estimates 301-856-4436 tee (BFAAC). Tim’s knowledge of the bud-
acleaningserviceinc.com 703-863-1086
FREE ESTIMATES
703-360-5252
703-863-7465
703-892-8648
703-768-2130 301-602-9528 Cell
New#- 571-312-7227 RicksHauling1@ aol.com get and the budget process and his dedica-
ANGEL’S tion to Alexandria are why we support him
GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS TREE & HEAVY
ASPHALT ASPHALT TRASH HAULING
for City Council.
PINNACLE SERVICES,
•GUTTER CLEANING
AL’S HAULING The •Mulch Tim spent seven years on BFAAC, finish-
•SMALL REPAIRS
Junk & Rubbish •Clean-up Grounds
•Leaf Removal
ing as its Chair, so he has an understanding
Need to Fix Your •SCREENING
Concrete, furn.,office,
yard, construction debris HANDYMAN
A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION 703-863-1086
of the budget based on years of experience.
•POWER Low Rates NOVA
WASHING New#- 571-312-7227 He has helped make many BFAAC recom-
Driveway? 703-802-0483
703-360-4364 HOME INSPECTION LIST
mendations City policy, including use of a
GROUP RATES REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, ROOFING
Call 703.582.2110 AVAILABLE
FREE EST
PAINTING, DRYWALL,
current services budget baseline, expanded
Asphalt, Concrete and Brick Roofing & Siding use of performance measurements and
CARPENTRY, CUSTOM
Residential and Commercial HANDYMAN HANDYMAN WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & (All Types) health care cost containment.
Resurfacing, Repair, Resealing ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING
Soffit & Fascia Wrapping He has persuaded his colleagues to use
New Gutters
Sidewalks, steps, Patios RCL HOME REPAIRS Since 1964 Chimney Crowns the average residential property tax bill as
7AM – 11PM • 7 Days/wk Handyman Services We Accept VISA/MC Leaks Repaired the bottom line for the City’s budget guid-
No job too small
Check Out my website Springfld • Burke • Kingstowne 703-441-8811 ance. During the six years before he joined
703-975-2375
Light Electrical • Plumbing • Council, that average residential tax bill
Pete’s Driveways Bathroom Renovation • Ceramic Tile • LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICE doubled. In the two years Tim has been on
www.PetesDriveways.com Drywall Repair Council, that average bill has remained flat.
703-922-4190
TheDrainageMan ANGEL’S
TREE & HEAVY We believe Tim has played a major role in
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL • Specialize land drainage issues TRASH HAULING bringing more fiscal responsibility to the
LIC. www.rclhomerepairs.com INS.
• 18 Yrs. water management •Mulch City budget.
• Design, construction, plants, care •Clean-up Grounds
IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS • Free estimates •Leaf Removal Our City is facing a serious economic chal-
lenge. We need Tim on Council to help the
703.329.1908 703-863-1086
STRONG PACE CONSTRUCTION LandiScapes Inc. - Lic./Bonded/Ins. New#- 571-312-7227 City make tough but reasonable choices on
15 Yrs Class A VA Lic. both revenues and expenditures. We hope
• Additions •Kitchens PAINTING PAINTING you will join with us in supporting Tim
• Basements •Comm Offices Lovain for re-election to City Council.
Since Russ Bailey
•Decks •Painting •Drywall Professional Service
1977
and Quality Workmanship Jim Butler
•Windows & Wood Repairs Eileen Taylor
JAMES R. CAMPBELL
GUTTER GUTTER 703-644-5206 • 703-750-0749 Painting Contractor
Other Services:
• Custom Colors
• Drywall/Plaster Repairs
• Stain and Sealing Fighting Pollution
Metro Gutter M. C. Lynch
Home Improvement
• Wallpaper Removal
• Water Damage
Free
540-894-5004
• Power Washing
• Rotten Wood Replacement
Owner
To the Editor:
Virginia Paving has started not only pol-
Clean/Install/Repair Family Owned & Opererated Estimates Operated
• Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, luting the West End of Alexandria but the
• Chimney Sweeping & Repair Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, East End. In fact, it is polluting all the way
20 YEARS EXP.
Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal,
Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs.
FALL SPECIAL down to City Hall where it is sponsoring
703-354-4333 10% to 20% OFF All Services the 2nd Annual King St. Mile which starts
metrogutter.com Licensed, Bonded, Insured at Market Square. It is true that Virginia
703-266-1233 Nuance Painting Inc. Paving might seem be an appropriate spon-
Family Owned and Operated sor of a “road” race, but I think it would be
PINNACLE SERVICES, A&S Construction Serving Northern Virginia for Over a Decade wise to think twice about accepting their
• LEAF REMOVAL Inc.
Winner of American Painting Contractors
Residential Top Job Award sponsorship for communnity events. They
• Basement Finishing Residential and Commercial Services already have enough influence at city hall.
• GUTTER • Retaining Walls • Patios • Interior and Exterior Painting
Two of the council members who supported
• Faux Finishing
CLEANING • Decks • Porches (incl. • Drywall Hanging, Finishing and Repairs their SUP to continue and expand their op-
screened) • Erosion &
703-802-0483 Grading Solutions
• Interior Moldings Crown-Chair Rail-Shadow Boxing
• Exterior Trim Repair/Replacement
erations next to residents in Cameron Sta-
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE tion will be running in this race with them.
FREE EST • French Drains • Sump Pumps • Decks cleaned and Sealed
• Driveway Asphalt Sealing • General Contractor Services Of the three council members who voted
• For Evaluation and Consultation Call ,
against this SUP Andrew Macdonald is no
HANDYMAN HANDYMAN 703-863-7465
LICENSED
703-437-3037 longer on council, and Ludwig Gaines will
Licensed Insured be leaving council. I will run against Vir-
Hand and Hand On the web at www.nuancepainting.com
ginia Paving and will continue to be a thorn
Handyman LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE We Accept
in their ability to keep running.
General Remodeling As one of the biggest polluters in Alexan-
Residential & Commercial
Specializing in:
J.E.S Services ROOFING ROOFING dria, it is an ironic sponsor of an event that
promotes health and fitness. The deeper you
Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION
breathe this grape juice, the less healthy
Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry
Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors •Patios •Walkways
CALIBER ROOFING Alexandria will be. We already have diffi-
Crown Molding • House Cleaning
•Retaining Walls •Cedar Shakes •Shingles culty meeting regional air quality standards,
Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work because of our coal-fired power plant on
Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios •Drainage Problems •Repairs •Reroofs
the waterfront, but it is also because of our
HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops
•Landscape Makeovers •Flat Roofs
Realtors Work and Much More other polluters.
Licensed & Bonded Pacers and First Night Alexandria, the two
Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia Call: 703-912-6886
703-296-6409 Free Estimates 703-968-9871 organizers of the event, put out a flier that
See Letters, Page 25
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From Page 19
nearly 100 years old.
Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. except Thanks-
giving, Christmas and New Years. Free.
234 th anniversary of the Friendship
21 Announcements 21 Announcements 12 Commercial Lease 12 Commercial Lease Firehouse will be celebrated on Aug. 1.
Heart of Olde Town
Return to Early
EXISTING HAIR/NAIL
SALON AVAILABLE
Alexandria (117 S Saint
Asaph), 713 sf first floor Victorian Times A Dose of Early Medicine
office space w 3 carpeted Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop
2,800 SF in center with offices, 1 block east of Lee-Fendall House 105-107 S. Fairfax St.
intersection of Washington 614 Oronoco St. 703-836-3713
Babies R Us. Corner of and King & 1 block west of
703-548-1789
Alexandria Courthouse/City www.apothecarymuseum.org
Columbia Pike & Hall Complex. Fully furnish- www.leefendallhouse.org
Leesburg Pike. Contact: ed w/office furniture, chairs, Philip Richard Fendall built this wood Visit an authentic 18th- and 19th-century
etc & phone system. Ready
GREG GOLDBERG to occupy! Call for Appoint- frame house in 1785. From 1785 until 1903 apothecary shop. Visitors can view samples
ment. 703-535-8045 or
703-698-4034 703-836-3600. the house served as the home to thirty-seven of hand-blown glass and early medicines.
members of the Lee family. Currently, visi- After an extensive renovation, the Apoth-
Small office spaces tors can observe extensive restorations in ecary is expected to open this summer.
12 Commercial Lease progress.
near King St metro There will be an admission charge.
OFFICE SPACE 700 sq ft, Patent office, Federal
Pickett Center $900/mo court. Share with
703-370-5941 703-751-5222
other professionals Visit GW’s Fire Station
21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 703-683-5666 Friendship Fire House Museum
107 S. Alfred St.
Freedom House Museum
703-838-3891 1315 Duke Street
26 Antiques www.friendshipfirehouse.org 703-836-2858
www.freedomhousemuseum.org
We consign/pay top $ for Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on weekends by
antique/semi antique furn. A visit to Friendship Fire House Museum appointment
including mid century & gives a historical perspective on firefighting
danish modern Teak
furniture, sterling, mens in the colonial era. It encompasses not only The Freedom House is located in the
watches, painting/art glass, antique fire apparatus but also an array of
clocks, jewelry, costume headquarters of the Northern Virginia Ur-
jewelry, etc. Call Schefer personal gear and interesting photographs, ban League. The building was formerly the
Antiques @ 703-241-0790.
with information from a guide. Friendship offices of Franklin & Armfield, one of the
Fire Company was founded in 1774. Open largest domestic slave traders in the South
34 Pets
Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during the 1800s.
REPTILE Show & Sale!
Live Reptiles,
Buy, Sell, Trade. Sat.
1/10/09, 9am-3pm.
Calendar
$7.00/person Community
Center, 100 Largaret Ln. From Page 19 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 1-2
21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Havre De Grace, MD years. Free. 703-838-4566.
(Rte 155 & I-95 exit 89)
Info: 410/526-4184,
Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children up to Thursday Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan
www.pythons.com 11 months. Free. 703-838-4566. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Free. Ages 3-
Bingo. 2:30 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 5. 703-838-4566.
Commonwealth Ave. Elementary age students Storytime. 4 p.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen
101 Computers only. Free. 703-838-4566. St. Children ages 3-5 years. Free. 703-838-4555.
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JENNIFER O. SMITH movie of “The Remains of the Day.” Free. 703- Mount Vernon Ave., through Feb. 15. See the
COMPUTER CONSULTANT 519-5900. effects of light between dusk and dawn. Free.
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Serving Area Since 1995 to age 4. Free. Registration required, 703-838- Duke St. Ages 24-36 months can enjoy stories
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Small Businesses WEDNESDAY/JAN. 14 329-3075.
✓ Advice on Equipment
Pajama Story Time. 7 p.m. at Duncan Library, Rockin’ for the Red Benefit Concert. 6:30
✓ Set Up and Configuration
✓ Installation 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 3-6. p.m. at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St.
✓ Troubleshooting Free. 703-838-4566. My Favorite Highway and Crash Boom Bang will
✓ Tutorials and Instruction Mother Goose Time. 9:30 a.m. at Barrett perform. Proceeds benefit Alexandria Red Cross.
✓ General Help Library, 717 Queen St. For children ages 12-24 $15/advance; $20/door. Visit
ComputerMan months. Free. 703-838-4555. www.alexandriaredcross.org/rockin.html or
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Library, 703-299-2524.
703-535-3254 717 Queen St. for children ages 2 and up. Free. Magestic Eagles. 2:30 p.m. at Mason Neck State
bob@rstarcomputerman.com
703-838-4555. Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe
these birds and learn about their lives. Free.
703-339-2385.
THURSDAY/JAN. 15 Bay View Sunset Walk. 4 p.m. at Mason Neck
Flying “Dragons.” 7 p.m. at Huntley Meadows. State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton.
Learn about the dragonfly in honor of Chinese Observe animals as they get ready for bed. Free.
New Year. Appropriate for people ages 11 and 703-339-2385.
The reward up. Reservations required, 703-768-2525. $6/ Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 a.m. at
person. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road,
of a thing Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Lorton. Observe swans, ducks and other
well done, is Duke St. Discuss “The Body of the Condemned” waterfowl. Free. 703-339-2385.
from “Discipline and Punish” by Michel Gardening Lecture. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Green
to have done it. Foucault. Free. 703-931-3559. Springs Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road.
- Ralph Waldo Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library, Learn about how to start a garden, design one
5005 Duke St. Children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519- and more. $160 includes all three lectures and
Emerson 5900. afternoon workshop or $15/lecture. Bring lunch.
Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library, Registration required, 703-642-5173.
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Letters
From Page 23 cial and residential taxes that will and earned health insurance cov-
help the whole city. erage in retirement in exchange
says that “you should fell-mini- The only good news for the en- for accepting lower wages and/or
mal-if any impact.” Pollution does vironment is that the race will be fewer paid days off. It’s a disgrace
not affect only the immediate resi- eliminating parking for a short that corporations are using our
dents, but the whole city and re- period and all traffic for an equally nation’s financial problems to walk
gion, and soft pedaling support brief period. Perhaps the air will away from their fiduciary obliga-
through sponsorships will not clear and we can see clearly for tions to me and millions of other
change the tremendous impact these car-free moments. Breathe retirees.
Virginia Paving has. They were deep for these few moments, and It should be illegal for employ-
fined $74,160, and their State op- think when three current city ers to simply strip retirees of their
erating permit is up for review by council members run past how earned heath care benefits, and
the Virginia Department of Envi- they will vote the next time the that is why the 111th Congress
ronmental Quality. issue of Virginia Paving comes up? needs to pass the bipartisan Emer-
If Alexandrians want to trans- I know how I will vote. gency Retiree Health Benefits Pro-
form the West End with the Rede- Boyd Walker tection Act.
velopment of Landmark Mall, and Candidate for City Council Over many years companies
building transit to the new BRAC used the promise of post-employ-
location on Beauragard, and cre-
ating a transit corridor down Van Protect Retiree ment health care coverage to in-
duce employees to accept lower INTRODUCTION TO
Dorn Street, Virginia Paving will
be standing in the way. The next Health Benefits wages, not jump to another em-
ployer or even to take early retire-
JUDAISM CLASSES
Council will have to face this is- To the Editor: ment. Companies did not agree to Covering an outline of Jewish history, thought and theology,
sue again, and address whether, if With the national economy and an introduction to Jewish holidays and life cycle ceremonies.
retiree benefits out of the good-
we want to enhance the residen- crumbling as result of Wall Street ness of their hearts, there were sig- Maryland/Washington DC Northern Virginia
tial west end of the city with shop- pyramid schemes, bankers giving nificant financial benefits and tax Beginning January 26, 2009 Beginning January 29, 2009
ping and amenities to make it loans to anyone with a pulse, and breaks for them. TEMPLE SINAI BETH EL HEBREW CONG
more livable and improve the qual- CEOs prioritizing their own bo- It’s time retirees, our children 3100 Military Road NW 3830 Seminary Road
ity of life, we can do so without nuses over corporate fiscal integ- and grandchildren, stand up to- Washington DC 20015 Alexandria VA 22304
eliminating some of the industrial rity, how on earth have we gotten MONDAYS THURSDAYS
gether and demand corporations 7:30 – 9:20 pm
uses. The East End and every area to the point where it’s the work- 7:30 – 9:20 pm
live up to their fiduciary responsi- Instructor: Rabbi Paul Tuchman Instructor: Rabbi Paul Tuchman
of Alexandria should care as our ing man that’s to blame? bility to us. That is why we need For further information, please contact:
tax base decreases because of this Despite what some in the me- the Emergency Retiree Health Union for Reform Judaism, Mid-Atlantic Council
poor planning, and their tax rate dia say, hard working Americans Benefits Protection Act passed and 202.232.4242 ext. 18 (voice) 202.483.6550 (fax)
are not a “legacy cost” dragging LGoodman@urj.org www.urj.org/mac
goes up. If we can build a sound signed into law in 2009.
economic base in the West End we our nation downhill. John M. Walsh
can achieve a balance of commer- I worked for Verizon for 39 years Alexandria
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From Page 1 “Those events put it on my radar back in 2005,”
48 said Englin. “Everybody eats, so taxing food is sort of
dling. Yet finding support for any legislation this year like taxing air and water.”
will be closely tied to the bottom line.
“There’s absolutely no climate for any kind of new MOVING VARIOUS economic proposals through
Local Working Mom, Katie funding right now because we have a $3 billion short- the General Assembly is certain to be difficult, espe-
fall,” said Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30). “The governor cially Englin’s stimulus package. Members of the
Buchanan, Finds time has already cut $1 billion out, and we are going to House Republican leadership are known to be fiercely
cut $2 billion more. So funding anything new is go- anti-tax, and 22 House members have taken signed
to get fit and get ing to be totally impossible.” the Taxpayer Protection Pledge issued by the Wash-
Ofafy
The most sweeping of the economic initiatives was ington-based Americans for Tax Reform. Englin has
6-pack Abs!! conceived over the summer by Del. David Englin (D- been assuring these members that his plan does not
10%d D ts!
45), who has been trying to build support over the violate the pledge because it’s revenue-neutral — a
Katie says:
i M rkou “She’s 4, I’m 42; and she has
last few months for a proposal that would eliminate
the state food tax, eliminate corporate income taxes
feature that might not be a decisive factor when the
votes are tallied.
Wo
to keep up with me!” for business making under $100,000 and reduce the “I think it’s a dumb idea, but it wouldn’t violate the
income tax on those making under $75,000 a year. pledge,” said Grover Norquist, president of Ameri-
To pay for these measures, Englin plans to intro- cans for Tax Reform. “This is a stimulus package for
duce an income-tax increase on those making more the construction of condos in Florida because people
than $400,000. who make more than $400,000 will move.”
“This is a plan that’s tax-and-revenue neutral,” said Because wealthy people have the ability to be mo-
Englin. “It shifts revenue around to help the poor bile, Norquist said, calculating the exact amount of
and the middle class while helping small businesses estimated tax revenue from people who could easily
that are struggling.” move to a state with no income tax could be chal-
Englin first started thinking about the food tax lenging. Nevertheless, he said, if the proposal could
300 North Washington St. during his first campaign for the House of Delegates be demonstrated to raise as much as it spends, legis-
Suite 106 in the summer of 2005, when he and then-Del. Brian lators could vote for it without fear of violating the
Alexandria, VA Moran (D-46) appeared at a number of grocery pledge.
703-683-0777 stores to bag groceries during campaign events. The “People move out of cities where they get mugged
www.ftalexandria.com campaign events were organized to draw attention and out of states where the tax collectors mug them,”
to legislation passed earlier that year reducing food said Norquist, adding that eight Virginia senators and
tax 3 percent to 1.5 percent. But Englin was troubled the Republican lieutenant governor have also taken
Now hiring Full and Part Time Personal Trainers by the existence of any tax on food, which he wanted the pledge. “Virginia would be left with only the re-
to find a way to eliminate. ally stupid people who make over $400,000 a year.”
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