Bill Kehoe: A Life of Service to City and Nation
Volunteering for fire department, Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association and Rebuilding Together Alexandria.
Bill Kehoe has done two things in his career and done them very well. First he rose in the officer ranks in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in personnel. After that, he became a volunteer, but a volunteer in fire fighting and house building. All in all, his life is a combination of service to the nation and the city.
Letter: BRAC Lack Of Impact
Last week, Michael Lee Pope wrote an interesting article on “The BRAC Five”, a small group of local politicians who apparently initially supported the construction of the controversial BRAC-133 facility at Mark Center. In his article, Pope focused on the possibility that the BRAC situation could be used against those incumbents come November. While bringing out the BRAC controversy may elicit cheers from debate audiences, its true effectiveness on the political battlefield has yet to be seen in our area.
Editorial: Vote Now
How to Register, Vote, Vote Early.
Changes in Virginia's voter identification rules are causing confusion in many quarters, and some voters might be tempted to stay home rather than deal with a difficult situation. Slow down, there are alternatives, including a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter.
Column: Public Education Sustains Democracy
One of the most important conversations I have each year is with our new teachers. I ask them if they know why American public education is so important. The answer has always been clear to me: to help create literate, participating, productive citizens to sustain and enhance our democracy.
Column: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Eighty-two year old Maeda* remembers moving as a child to Alexandria from Halifax, N.C. with her parents and five siblings. Their home on Cameron Street did not have electricity — everything was coal or kerosene powered. Coal trains used to run near her home on the way to Fannon’s and often times the train workers would throw some coal off during winter months, keeping her family warm. Maeda also remembers the penny candy stores on Henry Street, the Majestic Restaurant on King Street, and eventually a service station and Dr. Pepper office. And Mutual Ice on Henry Street used to keep full her family’s 50-pound icebox with weekly deliveries.
Column: Community Collaboration To End Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a widespread public health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of women experience domestic violence at some point in their lives, and it is the leading cause of injury and homicide each year. While women are most commonly victimized, men are also abused.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 26, 2012
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Column: Celebrating Active Aging Week
A healthy, active lifestyle is important for everyone — but perhaps more so for seniors. Numerous studies have documented the benefits of physical activity in reducing risk factors for diseases, improving physical abilities, and substantially enhancing the quality of life for older people. In Alexandria, we are fortunate to have a wide range of fitness and social opportunities for older Alexandrians.
Brief: Home Winterizing Tips and Energy Audits
Rebuilding Together Alexandria expanded its list of easy, energy-saving upgrades and is encouraging residents to use these to help struggling neighbors prepare for the winter.
Charitable Effort
Nine Bishop Ireton High School students traveled to Catholic Charities’ Christ House in Alexandria on Sept. 11.
Column: My Team
Not literally, of course. Nor am I the coach or the general manager. But I do feel like an owner, in that there are people that I invest in – again not literally, but definitely emotionally.
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Playground: Done in a Day
Designed by youths, built by volunteers.
Activities started early in the courtyard at Hopkins-Tancil in Old Town on Thursday morning, Sept. 13. More than 200 volunteers sporting red Washington Capital’s hockey t-shirts swarmed the playground preparing it for the day’s work.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 20, 2012
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Coalition Seeks U.S. Investigation into Shootings
Also seeks details of 62 previous civil rights complaints against county police.
The Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General Thomas C. Perez, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division on Aug. 16, requesting an investigation into the shooting deaths of six people over the past several years by Fairfax County Police officers.
ASO Kicks off 2012-13 Season
On Sept. 22, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will open its concert season with a program titled The Music of Humanity. I’m very excited about our thrilling series of concerts this year and its line-up of dynamic guest artists.
Last Big Swim of the Season
The Cameron Street pool opened on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 15 for the dogs.
Bittersweet Hosts Fiestagigante
The Mariachis Band began playing at 5 p.m. at the entrance to Bittersweet on Saturday evening, Sept. 15.
Serving Up Leadership
Armstrong to be honored as Business Leader of the Year.
He is a native Dubliner but for decades, chef Cathal Armstrong has made Alexandria his home, opening his signature Restaurant Eve in 2004 and creating The Eat Good Food Group with his wife Meschelle. On Nov. 13, Armstrong will be honored as the 2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year at a reception to be held at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center.