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Village Voice Newsletter – January 2012

The Alexandria Fire Department along with Alexandria Fire Volunteers, C.E.R.T. members and Washington Gas Safety Team representatives will be canvassing the Warwick Village area on Saturday December 10, 2011 to talk with residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. In the first week of December 2011 we have already had two very serious calls for carbon monoxide. On the first incident a young family of three was transported with exposures to this poisonous gas. One of the incidents occupants were alerted by a neighbors CO detector and the other was able to recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning and was able to alert the Fire Department for help.

Because of these two incidents and incidents in the past with the homes in Warwick Village the Alexandria Fire Department wants to alert residents of CO poisoning and install carbon monoxide detectors in those homes that are not yet equipped with one. A task force of more than 50 persons will be in the neighborhood on Saturday starting at 10:00 am and continuing until each residence in Warwick Village has been given information on the dangers of CO and those answering the door offered a CO detector. It is hoped that the neighborhood should be completed by 4:30 pm.

Sincerely,

Joe Hoffmaster

Battalion Chief 211B

The Capitol Christmas Tree is Coming to Mount Vernon Community School

Saturday, November 26

10am – 1pm

(between MVCS and Duncan Library)

Bring the family to see the trees bound for the US Capitol!

Climb up in the cab of a tractor-trailer and see firsthand what a truck driver can see!

Take pictures with Mack the (inflatable) Bulldog!

Thanksgiving Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Residential trash and recycling will be collected on the regularly scheduled day during the week of Thanksgiving, including Thanksgiving Day, November 24. On Thanksgiving Day, trash and recycling collection will begin at 6 a.m. in order to clear routes early for the Annual Turkey Trot.

Update on Leaf Collection Schedule

Due to heavy rainfall that that led to a larger volume of leaves out for collection, City crews are currently operating one day behind the publicized leaf collection schedule. Leaf collection for Area 2 should be completed by November 22, and leaf collection in Area 3 is expected to begin on November 22. Leaf collection in Area 5 is ongoing, and residents are encouraged to report heavy volumes on their block where collection is needed. On November 23, leaf collection trucks will also be clearing all leaves along the route for the Turkey Trot.

Leaf bag collection remains on schedule. Leaf bags are picked up one day after trash collection in your neighborhood.  Call the City’s Leaf Collection Hotline at 703.746.LEAF (5323) to report a problem or visit http://alexandriava.gov/LeafCollection to get more information on the leaf collection schedule or obtain service updates. 

Alley Recycling Collection Begins Monday, November 28

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) reminds residents beginning Monday, November 28, residents who receive alley pickup for trash collection will now also receive recycling collection in their alley, and should no longer place recycling bins or carts at the curb. Collection service for all other City customers will remain unchanged.

Residents should place both their trash and recycling bins out for collection in the alley (after 5 p.m. the evening before collection, or before 6 a.m. the day of collection). Report any missed trash or recycling collections to the Solid Waste Division by calling 703.746.4410. 

This service change will allow more residents who had space constraints around their home to take advantage of recycling cart collection service. If you are interested in upgrading your small yellow recycling bin for a larger blue recycling cart with wheels and lid as a result of this service change, you can request a new bin by calling 703.746.4410. View the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information about this change to collection service, or visit http://alexandriava.gov/RecyclingatHome.

ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
3600 WHEELER AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22304
703-746-6600

NEWS RELEASE
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 #11-075
1:30 P.M. DONALDSON

Alexandria Police Investigate Assault on Jogger in Del Ray

Alexandria Police are investigating an assault that occurred Monday, November 21, at 6:00 A.M. in the 200 block of E. Del Ray Avenue. A female was jogging when she was grabbed from behind by a man. The suspect inappropriately touched the victim. She screamed and the suspect pushed her to the ground and fled on foot. He was last seen running towards Mount Vernon Avenue. The suspect is described as an unknown race male wearing a black puffy, thigh length coat, a black skull cap and dark pants.

Anyone with information about this incident or who might have been in the area is asked to call Detective Kevin Thomas at 703.746.6273 or the Criminal Investigations Section at 703.746.6711.

Detectives would like to remind witnesses that they can remain anonymous.

The Alexandria Police Department would like to remind joggers to remember these important safety tips while out running:

• Avoid running with headphones
  
• Run in well lit areas
  
• Try and run with a partner when possible
  
• Keep a cell phone with you at all times
  
• Let people know what routes you plan to take

For more information please call the Public Information Office at 703.746.6600.

If you’d like to stay abreast of updates related to the Mount Vernon Village Center DSUP application, please visit the project webpage or click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

For additional information, contact Maya Contreras at 703-746-3816 or maya.contreras@alexandriava.gov.

Are you ready to start your holiday shopping? Then come to the second annual handmade holiday craft fair THIS Saturday, November 19 from 10 am – 4 pm at TC Williams HS. There will be over 40, local crafters, club and athletic fundraisers, raffles, and more! By attending the craft fair you are supporting the advanced engineering student’s mission to raise money to build schools in Africa.

This event is FREE and family friendly! Click here to view the list of vendors. Hope to see you there!

WVCA is seeking nominations for its 2012 President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The call for nominations will be open through the November 21. For information on serving as an officer or to seek nomination please contact Andy Duncan, a_duncan@comcast.net or 703-549-2727.

The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates at the November 21 WVCA meeting. The committee will accept additional nominations from the floor at the November meeting. WVCA members will vote on the Officers at the December WVCA meeting.