Alexandria H ome Gazette Packet Life Style Page 21 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper July 14, 2011 A Planning New Day Dilemma Jefferson-Houston to get new leadership. West End neighbors oppose widening By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet major thoroughfare. W hen Jefferson-Hous- ton Elementary By Michael Lee Pope School first opened in Gazette Packet 1970, the facility was I a progressive experiment in “open f you build it, they will drive. That’s classrooms.” The the concern of West End residents who building had few A l are opposing a plan to widen walls, allowing stu- e x a Beauregard Street. dents and teachers to n d “If you keep building lanes, they’re all move freely through- r ia going to be full,” said Lynn Bostain, a Semi- out the facility. The li- C nary Valley resi- brary was situated at it y dent. “If they’re “If you keep the center of the Pu b really trying to building, with ex- l ic reduce SOVs — building posed hallways radi- S c single-occupancy ating into exposed h o vehicles — there’s lanes, they’re classrooms. Rosalyn o l only one way to “What I remem- Rice-Harris s do it: You have to all going to Ph ber most is the o take lanes away to people,” said Keisha “As goes and make people be full.” by Bogan, who at- go to another al- — Lynn Bostain Lo tended Kindergar- Jefferson- u ternative form of ise ten at Jefferson- Houston, so transportation.” K Houston shortly af- The debate about Beauregard comes as raf ter it opened in goes ACPS.” city officials are planning the future of the ft 1975 and is now a / West End corridor, a major thoroughfare in G principal at a — School the city that connects Fairfax County to Ar- z Hammond Middle et Superintendent lington through Alexandria. Plans call for Escaping the Heat te School. “When I the street to be transformed into a high-ca- P look back on it now, Morton Sherman a pacity transit corridor by carving out dedi- ck I realize that they e cated lanes for bus-rapid transit that would t were doing the best they could do to eventually upgrade to streetcars. Alexandria Counselor-in-training Alex Brown supervises Fritz Eastman and make me feel welcome and build a Vice Mayor Kerry Donley says removing ex Hugh Mullane on a Sunfish at the Washington Sailing Marina at community.” Daingerfield Island during the summer sailing camp. See Neighbors, Page 5 See A New Day, Page 29 Alexandria’s Black Widow Devours Her Competition Sonya Thomas sets eating records. good eater. “I could always eat Thomas went to 7-Eleven and to look dumb.” more than normal people. People bought a few hot dogs, but she had In 2003, she entered the could not believe me when I was trouble getting them down. She Nathan’s Molly Pitcher qualifier in By Maya Horowitz Thomas, who is 43 years old, 5 eating.” thought, “I’m not going to enter Gazette Packet feet 5 inches and weighs 100 lbs., She also was always very com- the contest because I don’t want See Competition, Page 30 S was born in South Korea. She petitive. “Not only in eating, in onya “The Black Widow” moved to the United States in everything in my life. I really be- 41322 AV ,airdnaxelA Thomas ate 40 hot dogs in 1997 and settled in Alexandria. lieve in myself.” ,.tS gniK 4061 :oT detseuqeR ecivreS sserddA 10 minutes to win the first She takes pride in being from In 2002, she saw the Nathan’s .lairetam women’s July Fourth Nathan’s Hot Alexandria; she enjoys the fact Hot Dog Eating Contest on televi- evitisnes-emiT Dog Eating Contest at Coney Is- that they announce it before ev- sion. At that time, the top eater in :retsamtsoP land. ery contest. “It’s my first home the world was Takeru Kobayashi. noitnettA She said it’s “like the competi- since I’m an immigrant from Ko- He ate 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes. 284# timreP AV ,airdnaxelA tive eating Superbowl. I always rea,” she said. His career drew attention to the DIAP egatsoP .S.U had a dream of getting first place.” Thomas said she was always a competitive eating world. DTS TRSRP www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Week in Alexandria Summertime Popularity This week, Mayor Bill Euille released a list of names for a group that’s sure to be the most popular people in Alexandria this summer — the Waterfront Plan Work Group. Members include: Christopher Ballard, principal at McWilliamsBallard, a residential real-estate and marketing firm; Bert Ely, head of the Ely Company, a financial institutions and monetary policy consulting firm; Mindy Lyle, president of Connections Marketing Associates; Elliot Rhodeside, princi- pal of Rhodeside & Hartwell, a firm offering urban planning and landscape design; Nate Macek, a transportation consult- ant representing the Waterfront Committee; David Olinger, a Realtor representing the Old Town Civic Association; and Lt. Gen. Bob Wood (ret.), who served as the United States Army’s strategic planner in developing and implementing the Army’s strategic response plan for combating terrorism after 9/11. The meetings will be convened by Councilman Paul Smedberg, who will have a non-voting role in the work group. “I received a strong list of candidates from throughout the city, and I am confident that the appointees that were chosen are dedicated to narrowing our differences, building towards a consensus and offering solutions,” Euille said in a written state- ment announcing the members. Photos by Lashawn Avery-Simons/Gazette Packet Meetings are open to the public and expected to begin later Fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River July 9 as Alexandria celebrates its this month. 262nd birthday. Birthday Bash with a Boom Chairman Hokey Pokey Leadership in both of the city’s political parties is shifting, although one will wait until after the election to hand over the Alexandria cel- reins of power. On Monday, Alexandria Republican Committee Chairwoman ebrates its 262nd Brenda Hankins announced she would be stepping down birthday. immediately to take a new job. She’s been replaced by former vice chairman Tom Fulton, who has now assumed the role at the top of Alexandria’s Grand Old Party. Hankins has been chair- By Jeanne Theismann woman since replacing Chris Marston in 2010. Gazette Packet “I wish the Alexandria GOP continued success,” Hankins wrote I in an e-mail to Republicans announcing her departure. “And t was a party 262 years in the thank you all again for allowing me the opportunity to lead this making as Alexandria wonderful organization over the last year.” celebrated its birthday July 9 Alexandria Democratic Committees Chairman Clark Mer- with a day of fun and entertain- cer will also be leaving the party, although not until he fin- ment that culminated with a fire- ishes his term at the end of the year. His wife has accepted a works display over the Potomac new position working for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, moving River accompanied by the Alexan- from his Capitol Hill office to his Richmond office. As chair- dria Symphony Orchestra’s play- man, Mercer said he’s proud of creating a candidates’ school, ing of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Over- The Victorian Society of Falls Church enjoys fried expanding the party’s membership, making the committee ture. chicken, fruit salad and pastries as they celebrate meetings more active and having the organization receiving Held at Oronoco Bay Park, Mae- Alexandria’s birthday in Oronoco Bay Park. the honor of “Committee of the Year” from the Democratic stro Kim Allen Kluge led the ASO Party of Virginia. Mercer has been chairman since replacing Susan Kellom in 2010. in a concert that was highlighted As part of the birthday festivi- City of Alexandria. Those honored “It’s bittersweet,” said Mercer, a lifelong Alexandria resident. by the United States Marine Corp ties, the Parks and Recreation included Kevin Beekman, Travis “But it’s the right move for our family.” Basic Training School, whose Commission presented its annual Hester, Melissa Russell and Nick members provided the traditional awards to individuals, groups and Partee for their creation of the Four Assistance Needed cannon salute during the 1812 businesses that have made ex- Mile Run Farmers and overture finale. traordinary contributions to the See Birthday, Page 9 Alexandria City Public Schools is one of 22 school divisions across Virginia that has significant discrepancies in the long- term suspension and expulsion rates of disabled and non-dis- abled students according to a recent report from the United States Department of Education. Yet officials at the Virginia Depart- ment of Education failed to adequately review the policies in Alexandria and other jurisdictions, an oversight that federal of- Resi- ficials consider a violation of the Individuals with Disabilities dents Act. enjoy As a result, the federal Office of Special Education Programs the declared Virginia “needs assistance” last month. birthday “This is not an indication that these school divisions are in the cele- wrong,” said Julie Grimes, spokeswoman for the Virginia De- bration partment of Education, in an e-mail. “This comes as a result of in the Virginia Department of Education misunderstanding what Oronoco actions the U.S. Department of Education was expecting.” Bay Park. — Michael Lee Pope www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 ❖ 3 www.partnersinrealestate.com •Licensed Brokers in DC, VA and MD David W. Spires Marjorie J. Spires Robert B. 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They say widening the road would dimin- ish their quality of life, eliminat- ing a bucolic tree-lined median and adding space to sidewalks in interior & exterior painting a way that would push the corri- drywall & plaster repair dor deep into the existing right- of-way. As for Donley’s argument carpentry that reducing the number of lanes design & color consulting for single-occupancy vehicles gutter cleaning would create gridlock, Bostain sanding & staining isn’t buying it. power washing “There’s going to be gridlock concrete & patio cleaning anyway because there was no wood rot repair transportation plan before BRAC was developed,” she said. “None.” BRAC IS the Base Realignment C it and Closure Commission, a group y o that issued recommendation 133 f A 703.768.8143 in 2005 moving thousands of De- l e x partment of Defense employees an www.williamsprofessionalpainting.com out of rented space in Crystal City. d r In an August 2008 letter to BRAC ia officials, Deputy City Manager This fall, City Council members will hold a public Mark Jinks said the road capacity testimony on a plan transportation officials call could be achieved by widening Alternative D, which would widen Beauregard Street Seminary Road and expanding the to accommodate dedicated lanes for transit. turning capacity from Seminary into the Mark Center site. come the next city manager, now Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) is trying a “Since Duke Realty is funding admits the endorsement was last ditch effort to limit the num- these road improvements, this site shortsighted. But the damage has ber of cars that can park at the fa- does not require any Defense Ac- been done. In 2008, the Depart- cility when it opens in September. cess Roads funding,” Jinks wrote ment of Defense announced that “This parking cap is critical to in a letter dated Aug. 13, 2008. more than 6,000 of its employees prevent a traffic nightmare that “With these improvements, which would be moving to the Mark Cen- will be caused by full occupation are to be made at the developer’s ter site. That set off a doomsday of the Mark Center this fall,” expense, city staff is comfortable scenario for transportation offi- Moran said last month. “The alter- that sufficient capacity will be cre- cials charged with finding a way native is unendurable delays on ated by the proposed and devel- for commuters to get from the already overcrowded roads.” oper-agreed to improvements and Shirley Memorial Highway to the that no additional transportation Washington Headquarters Service CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE of studies are warranted.” without bringing neighborhood the problem is the Beauregard Jinks, who is a candidate to be- streets to a standstill. 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VViissiitt UUss aatt WWeeiicchheerrtt..ccoomm ffoorr aa ffuullll LLiissttiinngg ooff NNeeww PPrrooppeerrttiieess 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Business Matters A Story to Tell Restaurateur. Radio host. Raconteur. Living Legend. And now, Pat Troy can add another title: author. Yes, that’s right. Troy is only weeks away from releasing a tell- all autobiography that will chronicle his many fights with City Hall, his unsuccessful campaigns for public office and his decades of experience as one of the city’s most colorful characters. Pub- lished by the Maryland-based Word Wizards, the book is titled Ph o “Pat Troy: I Have a Story To Tell.” t o “I didn’t hold anything back,” said the outspoken Irishman dur- s b ing his raucous 70th birthday at Ireland’s Own Restaurant. “You y J can’t write a book if you don’t tell the truth — the whole truth.” ea n Working with co-author Kim O’Connor, Troy conducted more n e than 12 hours of interviews that were edited into a narrative for T h the book. It begins with his childhood and chronicles his entire e is life, including photos from his birthday party this week. Topics m a include the contentious public hearing for the special-use permit n n to open his Pitt Street location, the time President Ronald /G a Reagan visited the pub, Troy’s longstanding quest to have Wa- z e terfront Park named in honor of John Fitzgerald and his un- tt e successful campaigns for City Council. P a “There will be some surprises too,” said Troy, adding that he’s c k e expecting the book to be released in about two months. t Alexandria Rotary Club board members for 2011-2012 are: Peter Knetemann, Mary Oils of Old Town Ann Karau, Victor Dymowski, Daniel Fannon, Ted Stark, Gordon Peyton, Darcy Goetze, Leon Duncan and Raymond Petniunas. Olive oil has been around since the Neolithic Period, yet Old Town has never had an olive oil tasting room. Until now. Rotary Club Installs New Officers Earlier this month, Olio opened its doors on King Street in the former location of retailer Banana Tree, which closed its doors after 25 years in business earlier this year to move its business online. Hoping to replicate a popular European concept, Olio bills wonderful and dedicated board members that sur- John Woods takes reins itself as an olive oil and vinegar tasting room. round me so I shouldn’t be able to do too much dam- “We are excited to share with our clients in Alexandria a unique, as 84th club president. age in one year.” healthful, totally delicious approach to cooking and eating,” said Woods is a principal at Woods-Peacock Engineer- owner Penny Willimann. “We think that once customers expe- ing, a service-disabled veteran-owned structural en- rience Olio, they will be hooked.” gineering consulting firm headquartered in Alexan- The concept of a tasting room for olive oil originated in the By Jeanne Theismann dria. He received a bachelor of science from The Cita- Mediterranean region of Europe, where olive farms are plentiful. Gazette Packet del and master’s degree from Duke University and Willimann says that the idea has been growing rapidly in the T currently serves as the treasurer of the Vietnam Me- United States, with a new tasting room opening every month or morial Fund. he Rotary Club of Alexandria formally in- so. That’s why she and her husband Mike Willimann think that “We are in the midst of trying to raise $100 mil- stalled John Woods Jr. as the 84th club the time is right to open one in Old Town, capitalizing on lion to build an education center on the Mall,” said president at the July 12 meeting that also Alexandria’s reputation for being a city of foodies. Aside from the Woods, who has been a member of the Rotary Club recognized the 2011-2012 slate of offic- health benefits, Penny Willimann says olive oil can be used on a since March of 1980. “A few years ago I thought I ers and board members. variety of dishes. might start stepping back a bit from my community “I have a favorite country song called ‘What Was I “Grilled salmon marinated with spicy chipotle olive oil and involvement. But Rotary is such a vital part of the Thinking?’” laughed Woods, a 42-year resident of mango balsamic vinegar, fresh spinach salad tossed with limon- city and with the help of so many dedicated mem- Alexandria and past chairman of the board of the infused olive oil and raspberry walnut vinegar, and dark choco- bers of the organization, I am looking forward to Chamber of Commerce. “But I am confident of the late balsamic vinegar reduced and drizzled on vanilla bean ice serving my year as president.” cream are only the tip of the iceberg of mouthwatering possibili- ties,” said Willimann. Merchandise includes a variety of flavor-infused oils and aged balsamic vinegars, each housed in its own Italian-made stainless steel container known as “fusti.” Selections are bottled on site. Scratch and Win Feeling lucky? Love earrings? Then head over to the Silver Par- rot on lower King Street. Last week, the longtime Old Town retailer announced it will be giving away free earrings for life to one lucky customer as part of an unusual scratch-off contest. Yes, that’s right free earrings each year for the rest of the winner’s life. The scratch-off cards will be sent to VIPs — that’s Very Important Parrots — who will scrape the tickets to find out if they’ve won. Customers must bring their scratch-off cards in the store before revealing their prize. The contest runs from July 14-30. Old Town resident John Other prizes include discounts and Parrot Cash, which can be Woods Jr., right, is sworn redeemed for merchandise in as president of the Outgoing Rotary president Gayle Spurr, left, and John Alexandria Rotary Club July — Michael Lee Pope Woods exchange gavels at the club installation ceremony 12 by Sergeant-at-Arms Sir July 12. Stuart Matthews. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 ❖ 7 News News Briefs ‘All Hands on Deck’ Police Investigate Bank Robbery Alexandria Police are inves- tigating a bank robbery that occurred July 5 at the Virginia Volunteers gather to make over Community Shelter. Commerce Bank, located at 1414 Prince St. Around 12:28 M p.m., a man entered the bank, ore than 100 volunteers gathered July 12 displayed a handgun and de- for “All Hands on Deck,” a one-day manded money. The teller initiative to improve the facilities of the relinquished an undisclosed Alexandria Community Shelter. amount of cash and the sus- “The homeless deserve a chance,” said Pam pect fled the area on a silver Michell, executive director of New Hope Housing, mountain bicycle. No one was the nonprofit organization that operates the city- injured. owned emergency shelter. “When given an opportu- The suspect is described as nity, you can change your life.” a black male, 30 to 40 years- U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) was on hand to kick old, approximately 6’1” with off the day of service, a project of the Alexandria a thin build. The suspect was Economic Opportunities Commission. wearing a yellow construc- “This is what community is all about,” said Moran tion helmet, a black sleeveless as he praised the efforts of Home Depot and the more shirt overtop of a white long than two dozen businesses and individuals that con- sleeve shirt and blue jeans. Bank robbery suspect tributed to the project. “We need to rely on Anyone with any additional volunteerism now more than ever since funds may information about this robbery is asked to call the Criminal Investi- not always be there.” gations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703-838- Home Depot was initially asked to donate a few 4444 or the Crime Solvers tip line at 703-838-4858. Witnesses can cans of paint by EOC chair Allison Silberberg. They remain anonymous. responded by providing more than $5,000 worth of materials and 40 skilled volunteers to assist with the Grant Provides Free Smoke Alarms painting, repairs and installation of new flooring, blinds and landscaping at the 65-bed facility. Through the Institution of Fire Engineers-USA Branch — and “We are happy to be here,” said Home Depot store funded by a $949,000 grant by the Department of Homeland Secu- manager Joseph Hand. “We know there is a real value rity Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program — the Alexandria in giving back to the communities we serve.” Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Fire Department is receiving $124,118 to provide smoke and car- Other business donors included Hooray for Books!, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran praises the work of bon monoxide alarms to the community. NextDay Blinds, Barston’s Child’s Play, Dunkin’ Do- New Hope Housing executive director In addition, funds from this grant will go towards the purchase nuts, Honest Tea, Trader Joe’s, Atlantis Pizza, La Casa Pamela Michell and volunteers that gath- and distribution of outreach materials which are designed to in- Restaurant, MOM’s Organic Market, Hungry For ered July 12 to make over the Alexandria crease the community’s awareness of the advantages of early de- Music, Monterey’s Pizza, Whole Foods, The Hoffman Community Shelter. tection of smoke, fire and carbon monoxide. The department plans Company, AMC Theatres, Focus Data Solutions, the to purchase smoke / carbon monoxide alarms as well as smoke Ladies Group at Bethlehem Baptist Church and the volunteers and organizers for their efforts. alarms for the hard of hearing. Such alarms will be made available Calvary Chapel. Los Tios in Del Ray provided dinner “New Hope Housing is keeping our homeless safe to city residents at no charge. for volunteers at the end of the day. and giving them a chance,” said Moran, who served Del. Charniele Herring (D-46) and City Council- as vice president of the EOC in 1976. “They know Police Officer Recruits Graduate man Rob Krupicka joined Moran in thanking the that but for the grace of God, the homeless are us.” Eight Alexandria Police Department recruits graduated on June 600 Turn Out for Housing Expo 22 from the 124th session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement School. The recruits will be state certified in basic law enforcement after Nonprofits say demand is overwhelming. completing a four-month field training program. The new officers are Mark A. Aiesi, Marielsi Alvarez Campos, Nuno M. Cunha, John By Nick Horrock of Herndon and the City of Alexandria. Paul Jones, Kirsten Knapp, Micah Pasquarell, Alex A. Siles and Gazette Packet Fairfax, for instance, had a booth that included Jeremiah Weiss. T the details of the county’s first time buyers program. The 24-week program for deputy sheriffs and police officers from he Northern Virginia Housing Opportunities Karen Serfis, executive director of Ahome, a non- the Northern Virginia area covered law enforcement principles and Expo on June 25 drew some 600 individu- profit group that helps low and moderate income procedures, including criminal codes, accident investigation, physical a l s households find housing, said her booth was liter- training and defensive tactics. and families seeking sales and rental hous- ally overwhelmed on Saturday morning giving out ing and attending seminars on everything from mort- all of its brochures and signing up 15 people for a gages to the responsibilities of being a tenant, ac- seminar it holds in Arlington. Summer in cording to Michelle Krocker one of the organizers. In addition to some 30 booths where visitors could Krocker, executive director of the Northern Virginia get information on credit, mortgage and financing, The City Affordable Housing Alliance, said this is the first time the expo conducted four seminars in English, Viet- many of the banks, real estate and social service namese, Spanish and Chinese on improving credit Artist Penny Hauffe puts the groups had come together on a Northern Virginia scores, creating a spending plan, and “looking to rent, finishing touches on one of her paintings during the 31st An- regional basis. “I think this allowed people to look what you should know.” nual Arts and Crafts Festival at all the opportunities in the region not just their Krocker said they had lots of young single work- and Volunteer Fair held June own town or county.” She said people operate their ers who came in looking for information on renting 18-19 at Market Square. Fea- turing local artisans and lives region wide, often working in one area and liv- as well as others who had lost homes to foreclosure. musicians, the fair also show- ing in another. Edith, who asked that her last name not be pub- cased opportunities for The expo, held at T.C. Williams High School, was lished, is a single mother who said she is hoping to volunteering in Alexandria and aimed at helping low and moderate income families move up from renting in the Springfield area to kicked off a new weekly arts and crafts fair sponsored by and people of different ethnic backgrounds find hous- owning a home. She was loaded with brochures and Volunteer Alexandria that be- ing. In addition to commercial exhibitors like Chase had attended two seminars. She said the home buy- gan Sunday, July 10 at 105 N. and PNC banks and a range of mortgage and real ing process seminar was extremely valuable. Alfred St. For more informa- estate firms, there were government housing office There were booths on fair housing laws, Asian Ameri- tion, visit www.volunteeralexandria.org. Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet booths from Fairfax and Arlington counties, the Town can Home Ownership Counseling and legal services. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Do you or your loved one suffer from PARKINSON’S DISEASE? Have you or your loved one developed unusual behaviors like, seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not really there? If so, those eligible may qualify for a clinical research study with an investigational medication for this condition. Investigational drug and study related procedures and assessments are provided at no cost to you. For further information, please call Alexandria Fairfax Neurology, PC 703 453 8017 Submitted photo Submitted photo Kim Allen Kluge conducts the Alexandria ABC-TV 7 anchor Alison Starling gave the Symphony Orchestra which played a selec- opening remarks at last weekend’s Alex- tion of tunes from “Harry Potter,” “South andria Birthday Celebration Pacific” and a Duke Ellington Suite, along with the traditional 1812 Overture and Sousa marches to accompany the fire- works display. Summer Birthday Bash IS A BREEZE With a Boom At The Shops of Fox Chase From Page 3 Artisans Market. The Corporate Neighborhood Award was presented to Whiting Turner Contracting Company and Cen- tury Contracting Corporation in recognition of their efforts assisting city and Arlandria community members in convert- ing the former Duron Retail Store into a community building. Three individuals were recognized for their commitment to improving the city: Jim Clark for his volunteer cleanup activi- ties in Monticello and Chinquapin Parks; David Dexter for his volunteer service as a Planning District III Park & Recreation Commission member and Bill Rivers for his service to youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities in the cre- Lashawn Avery-Simons/Gazette Packet ation of the Miracle League of Alexandria. Marie Weidman waits in line to get her face painted. Honoring Waterston With Everything Actor Sam Waterston (center left) and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns share a moment with Alexandria resi- You Need in dent Donna DeCorleto, (second from right), vice chairman of the Old Sturbridge Village board of trustees, at One Convenient a recent dinner in Waterston’s honor hosted by the Massachusetts living his- tory museum. With them are OSV Place historians Kim Adams (left) and Kathy Kime (right). Waterston received the 2011 “Ken Burns Lifetime Achievement Award” in recognition of his many his- torical roles. More than 200 people Duke Street, attended the benefit, which raised ap- proximately $28,000 for the Massachusetts living history museum. just west of Jordan Street in Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 ❖ 9 People Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Louise Harrison and Harold Suggs Al and Gloria Stokes, married 52 Roxie Sanders, 73, poses for her Jackie Louis on the dance floor. were named King and Queen of the years, at the Senior Prom. prom photo. Alfred Street Baptist Church Senior Prom July 8. led attendees in the Electric Slide on the dance floor. “This has been a wonderful evening,” Graham “If I’m going down, y’all are going down with me.” said. “I hope others will see we can love the Lord ‘Senior Prom’ Louise Harrison and Harold Suggs had their and still have fun.” names drawn as King and Queen of the prom, which — Jeanne Theismann Graham hopes will become a tradition. Alfred Street Baptist Church cel- ebrates seniors. Alfred Street Baptist Church held its first “Senior Prom” July 8 as more than 90 members of ASBC, Annie B. Rose and Ladrey retirement homes gathered for an evening of dining, dancing and entertainment. “When the pastor is out of town, this is what we do,” laughed director of missions and executive assistant to the pastor Rosette Graham as she Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Photographer Andres Alsop prepares Shirley and Leslie Roberts, married 34 Margaret Pemberton, Morning Vines and Lorrine Horner. Khandi Barksdale and Calvin Harris Sr. years, take to the dance floor. Vines, 91, was celebrated as the oldest attendee at the ASBC for their prom photo. Senior Prom. Bulletin Board New Online Guide to Dog Friendly Alex- cheeses and yogurt; free range chicken, pork, beef JULY 16 AND 17 Travel Management. RSVP by July 20, to andria and buffalo; handmade, fresh pasta and oven- Shannon at [email protected]. Search “Dog Friendly” on ready meals; sweet, savory and smoky nuts; jams, Cat Adoption Summer Launch. 11 a.m. to 5 VeviseintAtsl,e xshanodprsi,a aVtAtr.accotmio nfosr aan nde dwo ogn plianrek sg.u Didiree tcot jfelollwieesr, ss aalnsda sp aonttde dsa pulcaenst;s .b eVaisuittiful fresh cut p“W.mh.a bt oAthbo duaty Ms. eK?i”c kc-aomffp oafi gKnin fgo rS tthreee at dCoapttsi’o (nK SoCf) SATURDAY/JULY 23 link: www.westendfarmersmarket.org. special needs and senior cats with refreshments Back-to-School Health Fair. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and face painting. At KSC headquarters, 25 Dove Open to uninsured school-aged children http://visitalexandriava.com/about- SATURDAY/JULY 16 Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Free. If interested in residing in the city of Alexandria. The health alexandria/dog-days-of-summer/ Speak Up for a Child. 11 a.m. Fairfax Court adopting, contact Allie Phillips at (703) 231-7199 centers request that families bring EVERY SUNDAY Appointed Special Advocates is hosting an or [email protected] immunization records, a health history and West End Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., information session for volunteers. If you would THURSDAY/JULY 21 any allergy information to their child’s like to learn more about advocating for abused or appointment. A parent or guardian must be rain or shine, in Ben Brenman Park. Primarily neglected children, call 703-273-3526, x22 or Webinar Travel Workshop. Noon to 1 p.m. Topic present. At the Arlandria Health Center, 2 East producer-only, every week offers fresh, locally email [email protected]. At Sherwood is “Using Data to Measure the Success of Your Glebe Road, Alexandria. Call 703-535-5418. grown fruits, vegetables and herbs; freshly Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Travel Management Program.” Hosted by McNair baked breads, pastries and desserts; artisanal Alexandria. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com