Space-Struck Resident
Wernher von Braun —centennial of his birth is March 23 — came to rest locally.
For his entire life, Wernher von Braun looked up and wished to be one with the stars. In the end, he became one with the earth, and that earthly plot is in Alexandria.
Fitzgerald’s Warehouse
The city of Alexandria enjoys a rich and colorful history, one that began in colonial times and has encompassed periods of industrial concentration, wartime pressures and residential booms.
Letter: Appropriate Action Taken
I am surprised by the continuing debate about the school system's CIP budgeting deficiencies. The superintendent's review of vendor complaints uncovered these actions. The superintendent promptly brought the facts to the School Board. The School Board promptly authorized an independent inquiry.
Letter: City Needs To Explain Budget
Although City Council reportedly instructed the city manager to submit a budget that does not raise taxes (it is an election year), he submitted a budget that does take more money from us.
Letter: Violating Scenic Easements
Last Month, I appeared before the City Council to venerate the George Washington Memorial Parkway. So you can imagine my disappointment about the following proposal, apparently being pushed by the City and according to National Park Services, quite forcefully.
Letter: Bolster Sense Of Community
Is Alexandria’s sense of community being undermined by city budget cuts? I don’t know the answer to this, but it’s a question worthy of debate.
Letter: Appointed School Board Needed
Regarding the recent news of the report/study done by the accounting firm of Robinson,Farmer, Cox Association for ACPS, isn't it amazing how Superintendent Sherman completely attempts to divert attention from his responsibility as superintendent of Alexandria Public Schools and points the finger of blame on upper management employees who have either resigned or been terminated.
Letter: Think Things Through
Councilwoman Hughes is and was correct in her "fiscal budgetary" no vote on opening a continuing education facility at Landmark Mall.
Letter: No Need For Cars?
Michael Lee Pope’s “Parking the Guests”, although a mere news brief, puts in sharp relief the lies developers and their city hall allies peddle to the public under the “transit-oriented development” fad du jour.
Letter: City’s Students Deserve Better
The people of Alexandria would be wise to recall the headlines of 2004 when ACPS Superintendent Rebecca Perry was arrested for driving while intoxicated as she left a school board meeting; that is, as she left work.
Keepers of the Flame
SSA gala to honor family service legacies.
Pearl S. Buck once said that the test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members. For Senior Services of Alexandria Executive Director Janet Barnett, the mission to help Alexandria care for some of the city's most vulnerable citizens is vital and will take center stage as the annual Generation to Generation Gala honors three families for their legacy of service.
Learning Behind Bars
Inmate appreciates jail high school program.
Terrance Kerney had to come east to earn his high school education. Of course, his original intent wasn’t to come from Los Angeles to Alexandria to go to class.
Lockwood Celebrates 40 Years with Coldwell Banker
Anne Lockwood, sales associate at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Alexandria/Old Town Office, recently celebrated her 40th year with Coldwell Banker.
Firefighters Extinguish Fire in Basement
The Alexandria Fire Department, with the assistance of Arlington and Fairfax County Fire Departments, responded to a report of smoke filling a home in the 1200 block of Janneys Lane on March 9 at 8:21 a.m. Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes of being dispatched and found smoke on the first floor and basement of a single family home.
Classified Advertising
The Latest Employment, Home and Garden, and Classified Ads!
Susan Makara Named 2012 Friends of the Torpedo Factory Artist of the Year
The Friends of the Torpedo Factory Art Center named Susan Makara, TFAA artist, as the 2012 Artist of the Year on Feb. 9. Laurie Fields was named runner-up.
Mount Vernon School Notes March 21
Send announcements to the Mount Vernon Gazette, by e-mail to gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos are encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions.
Bulletin Board March 21
To have a notice listed, e-mail gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions.
Military Notes March 21
Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Cahill graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Jill Timberlake of Franconia Road, Alexandria. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Alexandria.
Fine Arts for March 21 to 28
March 23 to May 6 "In Medusa's Company." Ceramic artist Judith Kornett's works at the Schlesinger Center Margaret W. & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Opening Reception Saturday, March 31, from 3 – 5 p.m. with Artist’s Talk at 4 p.m.