Mac Slover Retires After 30 Years in City Sports Longtime Director of Parks and Rec Calls Miracle League the Highlight of His Career by MISSY SCHROTT

Alexandria Times

Vol. 14b, No. 25 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. JUNE 21, 2018 Agenda:Alexandria celebrates two decades of debate Dinners, discussions Speck and Lonnie Rich were run- held on hot button topics ning for re-election in 1997 when since 1998 the issue of police pay was raised. BY ALEXA EPITROPOULOS Rich drew ire from the police union for his view. The union had Agenda:Alexandria, which proposed increasing police pay by celebrated its 20th anniversary on 10 percent and pay for other city June 10, started with a particular- employees by 7 percent, which ly contentious election season and Rich countered by proposing a Rolodex. Former City Councilors David SEE AGENDA:ALEX | 7

PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT Mac Slover on the Kelley Cares Miracle Field, a passion project he calls the crown The Mighty Titans jewel of his career. Mac Slover retires after 30 years in city sports Longtime director of parks and rec calls Miracle League the highlight of his career BY MISSY SCHROTT

After 30 years of developing with Mac Slover. city recreation programs, start- “His impact is far and wide,” ing a Miracle League for special Lindsey Swanson, vice chair of needs kids and adults and being the Miracle League of Alexandria, the voice on the other end of the said. “I mean, he’s been with the youth sports hotline, Mac Slover city now for 30 years. There was PHOTO/SUSAN HALE THOMAS is retiring. no aspect of the city parks de- The T.C. Williams High School Class of 2018 graduated Saturday. Out of 793 students, 561 have committed to going to college. For more photos, please The longtime head of Alex- partment that he didn’t touch. He see page 10. andria’s youth and adult sports knows so many kids and worked programs has touched the lives on so many of the different proof countless children, parents, grams throughout his years with INSIDE athletes and volunteers over the the city that he’s just this beloved Legislative Meeting Del Ray Gateway course of his three-decade-long figure around the area.” City council votes to send salary in- Community members reach their career. To be involved in Alexan- crease proposal forward. fundraising goal early. dria rec sports was to be involved SEE SLOVER | 17 Page 12 Page 15

Matthew McCarthy 703-236-1366 ® NOVA 4617 Duke St, Alexandria 2 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Christine Roland Garner I Sell More Because I Do More!

Since 1988 The time to sell is now. Let me put my 30 years of experience to work for you!

OLD TOWN VILLAMAY OLD TOWN/WASHINGTON SQUARE $3,995,000 $1,225,000 $795,000 - Reduced Coming SoonBeautiful home in South Old Town with 2 garage parking spaces! 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4 level home (all above grade), freshly painted with hardwood floors. Family room with wood burning fireplace and French doors to patio. Transformed with a gorgeous rear addition Formal dining room, liv- Stately restored historic residence in the heart and fabulous outdoor entertaining area! ing room with fireplace of Old Town with a heated in-ground pool & 5 bedrooms, (4 upper, 1 main), 3.5 bath, 2 level home and Juliette balconies. with 4,000 sq. ft. of living space and an attached 2 car Kitchen with new refrig- 1 off street parking space!4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths garage. Spacious rooms with generous moldings, custom with over 6,000 sq. ft. of living space on a 3933 sq. erator and wine fridge. woodwork and 4 fireplaces. Chef’s kitchen with Butler ft. lot. Rich in architectural detail with tall windows, Updated baths on 3rd pantry, opens to family room. Main level bedroom suite soaring ceilings, exquisite moldings, custom built-ins level and private 4th level and spacious Owner’s suite with luxury en suite bath. and heart of pine floors. bedroom with full bath. OLD TOWN $999,000 Zoned Com- mercial Down- town with 3-4 off street parking spaces! Great visibility on the 300 block of S. Washington Street. Circa 1875 brick townhouse with nearly 2,700 sq. ft. of interior space. Two updated baths, updated kitchen, new boiler and water heater, freshly painted interior and exterior.

Christine Garner (703) 587-4855 Weichert My Priorities Are Simple...They’re Yours! For additional information & Photos, Go to: www.ChristineGarner.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 3 WEEKLY BRIEFING IN BUSINESS La Bergerie owners cancel SINCE 1987 relocation plans After a nearly four-year- long lawsuit, the owners of La Bergerie announced in a news release Monday that they no longer have the financial resources needed to move forward with their relocation to Additions and Alterations 329 N. Washington St. Interiors and Exteriors Call Us Today Laurent and Margaret Tic- • Kitchens • Baths • Basements 703-533-2423 er Janowsky, who also own the • Roofs • Windows • Siding for a no obligation discussion about Del Ray Café, have been fight- • Handyman ing to reopen La Bergerie as HOW WE CAN HELP YOU! a fine dining restaurant and Class A Builder ~ License #2705 057273A five-room inn at the new loca- [email protected] | www.wardsremodeling.com tion for years. It had been located at Crilley Warehouse for FILE PHOTO four decades. The building on 329 N. Washington St., where Laurent and Margaret The Janowskys signed a Janowsky had planned to reopen La Bergerie. lease to move the restaurant to 329 N. Washington St. in to close La Bergerie’s existing pointment at not being able to July 2014. The planning com- location at Crilley Warehouse reopen their restaurant in the mission and city council ap- on Dec. 24, 2016, as their lease new location. proved the proposed business had expired while the lawsuit “We find it extremely unanimously in fall of that remained ongoing. unsettling that a few resi- year. The City of Alexandria won dents can destroy a reputable Following the approval, 23 the lawsuit in circuit court 40-year-old local business just city residents filed a lawsuit and Virginia’s Supreme Court by filing a lawsuit, which we against the city for the action declined to hear the appeal of believe they had no expecta- in November 2014. Law firm the decision two times. Still, tion of winning,” Margaret Williams & Connolly repre- the years that it took to resolve Ticer Janowsky said in the sented the lawsuit. The firm’s the lawsuit proved to be fi- statement. “We believe it was senior counsel, John Kester, nancially troublesome for the their intent all along to do just before the lawsuit was filed, Janowskys, according to the what has happened, make us demanded city council recuse news release. The restaura- spend so much money in the itself from voting on the proj- teurs said they had lost a per- lawsuit and drag it out over ect because of its relationship sonal investment of $400,000 so many years that we, in ef- with Margaret Ticer Janows- and lost investors who decided fect, have been bankrupted by ky’s mother, Patsy Ticer, who to invest elsewhere due to the it. It’s a very sad day for local, was a former mayor of Alexan- ongoing legal proceedings. small businesses in Old Town, dria and later a state senator. In a news release, the Alexandria.” The Janowskys were forced Janowskys expressed disap- [email protected] Juvenile Detention Committee terminates HHS contract The Juvenile Detention The contract gave HHS Refugee Resettlement Unac- Commission for Northern the procurement of 30 beds companied Children’s Pro- Virginia isn’t renewing its for unaccompanied children gram. contract with the Depart- with violent criminal back- The services provided Support us by supporting them! ment of Health and Human ground and gang affiliation to children at the Juvenile Our advertisers are our partners in bringing you the Services after it expires in as part of the department’s Detention Commission for news every week. Please show them your thanks September 2018, according Administration for Children by patronizing their businesses. to a news release. and Families and Office of SEE JUVENILE | 4 4 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES WEEKLY BRIEFING

Heating & Air Conditioning Third Baptist Church to receive 703-683-1996

Serving your neighborhood since 1980 historical marker Stay cool with our Third Baptist Church on Princess Street will receive a Summer Days Special! state historical marker to rec- AC check only $69.95 ognize its founding in 1864 and its first minister, the Rev. • Alexandria, VA residents only George Washington Parker, • Cannot be combined with any other according to a news release. offers/coupons. The marker, issued by the • Ask one of our service representatives Virginia Department of His- how to apply this to an Assured Service Agreement. toric Resources, will be placed • Some exclusions may apply. alongside the historic church. Parker, who had been free www.rbincorporated.com before the Civil War, worked to start the First Select Col- ored School in 1862, served as a local Republican Party lead- PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT Third Baptist Church, founded in 1864, is set to receive a historical er during Reconstruction and marker. was the first African Amer- ican member of the Alexan- church’s location at 917 Prin- Department of Historic Re- dria Common Council. cess St. at 10 a.m. sources. In addition to recogniz- Speakers during the cer- Virginia’s historical high- ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK ing Parker, the marker pays emony will include Pastor way marker program began tribute to the group of former James V. Jordan and McAr- in 1927 and is considered the slaves who organized Third thur Myers of Third Baptist oldest such program in the Freedmen’s Baptist Church Church, Mayor Allison Sil- nation. There are more than in 1864, which later became berberg, Acting Director of 2,500 official state markers, Third Baptist Church. The Historic Alexandria Gretchen maintained by the Virginia congregation in 1865 relo- Bulova, Alexandria Black His- Department of Transporta- cated to its present day site, tory Museum Director Audrey tion and local partners in ju- where it later built a Roman- Davis, author and research- risdictions outside of VDOT’s esque Revival sanctuary. er Char McCargo Bah, State authority, including Alexan- There will be a dedication Delegate Mark Levine and dria. ceremony on Saturday at the Aubrey Von Lindern of the - [email protected] ~ Tosa Inu ~ R escued from a dog farm overseas , Faith is a 3 year JUVENILE FROM | 3 ance policy,” according to the and Vice Mayor Justin Wil- old “Tosa Inu” in search of a home with caring son both supported the move ~~ Canine Specialhumans. Health Needs Care ~ ~ release. That policy forcibly Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At Northern Virginia have no separates children from their in posts on social media. Faith is loving life in Virginia! While still learning to agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to relationship to the federal parents at the U.S. border. - aepitropoulos@ trust, she is slowly blossoming into a smart playful pup provides Shelter petsslow with down. needed procedures. government’s “zero toler- Mayor Allison Silberberg alextimes.com with the help of her behavior trainer friends and the

This staffpuppy and will volunteerssoon undergo who an operation love her. to repair “pulmonicHe’s lost astenosis”, leg, but with gained donations perspective from Alexandrians. on what’s Rescuedimportant; by the international be happy each humane day, and society, love thoseFaith has aroundYourtraveled five-dollaryou. Flash a long donationwell road knows addsto thisAlexandria. to credo,Sarah’s andFund hopesand togetherfor a withhome contributions of his own ofto others,share the ensures love. that She would do medicalbest in carea quiet is there home when with needed. another dog to be her best buddy and show her the way. ForFOR MORE iNF oINFORMATION about alexa ABOUT SARAH’SNdria’ FUND,S adoptable PLEASE CALL Please call 703-746-4774 or email adoptions@ 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE alexandriaanimals.org for more information ! THANk yOU THANKtHaNK YOU You The Alexandria Animal Shelter’s Pet of the TheThe Alexandria Alexandria Animal Animal Shelter’s Shelter’s Pet of Pet the of the WeekWeekWeek is brought isis sponsoredsponsored to you by byby Diann DiannDiann Hicks,HicksCarlson, Carlson,finding findingfindinghomes homes homes forfor pets for andpets people,humans,and humans, too. alike. alike. No Emergency Fee www.diannhicks.comwww.diannhicks.com Open 24/7

REALTORS® BE PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY 703-256-8414 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 5 6 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME Several vehicles catch fire on Wilson Bridge Commercial Multiple cars, including a tractor-trailer and a work robbery on truck, caught fire on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge late Duke Street Wednesday morning, caus- Multiple suspects as- ing a billowing column of saulted a CVS employee at smoke visible from Alexan- the pharmacy’s location dria and traffic pile-ups in on the 5100 block of Duke both directions well into the Street early Wednesday afternoon. morning, the Alexandria Alexandria Fire Depart- Police Department reported ment units assisted Prince at 3:57 a.m. George’s County public safe- The two suspects stole ty officials in responding to items from the store, ac- the incident, which occurred cording to police. There on the outer loop of I-495. were no serious injuries as a Officials closed all Wood- result of the incident. row Wilson Bridge lanes at A Fairfax County Police around 11 a.m. Department helicopter as-

Maryland State Police PHOTO/MARTY DEVINE sisted the Alexandria Police said on Twitter that prelim- A multiple-car fire caused a billowing column of smoke and traffic pile-ups in both directions on Department in the search inary information indicates Woodrow Wilson Bridge late Wednesday morning. for the suspects. The sus- a tractor-trailer lost control pects hadn’t been appre- and struck three highway hicle and others to catch fire. transported to local hospi- neath the bridge, according hended by press time. construction vehicles that Maryland State Police re- tals. Public safety officials to NBC 4. - aepitropoulos@ were working on the bridge. ported one fatality in the in- also rescued three workers - aepitropoulos@ alextimes.com The accident caused that ve- cident and said others were who were trapped under- alextimes.com

EXPLORE HEAL MOVE TASTE LISTEN

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 9 a.m. TO 1 p.m. Join the Del Ray Business Association for a free outdoor health and wellness festival along Mount Vernon Avenue featuring free fitness classes for all ages, health screenings, wellness demonstrations, fun field day activities, fitness fashion, and more. www.wellraydelray.com • www.VisitDelRay.com • #wellray WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 7

AGENDA:ALEX FROM | 1 on whether they support or There has to be some means by which issues of are opposed to these things. an 8 percent pay increase consequence and controversy can be discussed other than You weren’t getting it from across the board. the mouths of politicians, “They were pretty an- in a campaign and other than in the heat of an issue” but from people who were gry about it and there were – David Speck, experts in these different some other politics there former member, Alexandria City Council topics,” Holm said. that had sort of left me on The format of the forum the short end of their stick,” has stayed true to that mod- Rich said. “…They had signs el over the last two decades. all over town basically say- Eight months out of the ing ‘Support local police year, Agenda:Alexandria – vote ‘no’ Lonnie Rich.’ It hosts a dinner and panel was like having the Army discussion, featuring ex- running against you.” perts on each month’s topic. Speck and Rich were The issues discussed both re-elected, but Speck have ranged from voter ap- said the nature of the de- athy to the city’s juvenile bate stuck in his mind. court system, historic pres- “It became very heated, ervation to school budgets, very emotional, very per- economic development to sonal and very ugly,” Speck civil rights and gun vio- said. “Everyone, when they lence to city elections. go through the swearing in, The topics aren’t always gives little speeches about controversial or political the things they want to ac- in nature. Michael Pope, a complish and I said, ‘We journalist and the organiza- can’t go through something tion’s incoming chairman, like this again. There has said some of the most in- to be some means by which teresting topics to him are issues of consequence and those relating to the city’s controversy can be dis- history, including urban cussed other than in a cam- COURTESY PHOTO renewal in the 1960s and paign and other than in the Agenda:Alexandria Board Members Joan Renner and Todd Ruopp interview then-new city manager Phil 1970s. heat of an issue.’” Hartmann in 2005 Agenda:Alexandria, for Speck looked to Arling- that discussion, brought in ton’s Committee of 100 as a developer from that era, a model. The now four- the possibility. chambers or on the cam- ber of those topics. The a resident who had filed decade-old institution About 200 people showed paign trail was its biparti- first forum in May 1998 a lawsuit working to stop brought community mem- up, Speck said, which led to san approach. was about transportation. urban renewal and a BAR bers together to discuss a a committee being formed “Essentially, what was They brought in experts in member who had once been topic. The goal wasn’t to as a sounding board. going on is everything was the field, including Stewart in favor of urban renewal reach a conclusion, but to “There was such a need becoming political, every Schwartz, executive direc- but had since changed sides. air out issues and discuss – a repressed need – in the issue was an R or D issue, tor and founder of Coalition Pope said Agenda pro- and debate different points community where there was regardless of whether that for Smarter Growth, and vides an arena for discus- of view. Alexandria, Speck a vehicle for something like was appropriate or not and Bob Chase, a community sion that’s not provided said, didn’t have anything this to emerge,” Speck said. a number of us felt there transportation advocate, to anywhere else in the city. like that. “People responded immedi- was a gaping hole for the debate. He said the organization’s Speck and a small group, ately.” citizens of Alexandria with Holm said it worked be- bipartisan nature and its including George Pera, Holm, a lawyer who had respect to a lot of these hot cause Schwartz and Chase, bylaws, which, among oth- Glenn Hopkins and Mike previously served as chair button issues,” Holm said. though experts in the sub- er things, prevent political Holm, gathered to discuss of the Alexandria Repub- “And there was a gaping ject matter, didn’t have a candidates from speaking creating something in the lican Party, became the hole because the only thing stake in either side. on panels, set Agenda apart. city. They poured through first chair and his idea for they ever heard from were “That became the model “Contributing to the their Rolodexes and came the organization’s name, candidates with vested po- for us. We tried to have de- discussion, being a forum up with a list of 500 city Agenda:Alexandria, won litical interest or civic asso- bates once a month about for debate, that’s the most residents from a variety of over simply naming it the ciation advocates who had these issues and the idea important part,” Pope said. realms and perspectives, Alexandria Committee of their own issues and their was that we hoped our at- “The most important part is including those involved 100. own approaches to what tendees would listen to what being a forum for the most in business, civics, religion Holm said what made they supported and didn’t they said, ask questions, important issues facing the and neighborhood groups, Agenda:Alexandria’s dis- support.” which they were allowed to city.” and invited them by mail to course different than what The first year, Agenda:- do, and, at the end of the a dinner meeting to discuss was happening in council Alexandria tackled a num- day, know a whole lot more SEE AGENDA:ALEX | 8 8 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

AGENDA:ALEX FROM | 7 founders of the organiza- Agenda allows a broader in-depth discussion of the tion see Agenda:Alexandria Terri Hauser, a longtime continuing to occupy a sig- Alexandrian who serves as issues. ... Sometimes it makes people more aware, nificant role in Alexandria’s an Agenda board member, and sometimes solutions actually seem to congeal.” political discourse. said she appreciates that she – Terri Hauser “Having these debates on walks away from a meeting board member, Agenda:Alexandria issues gives people a basis feeling more informed than for taking a position publicly when she arrived. on a particular issue and it “One of the things I like provides fodder for citizens is it is a truly bipartisan or- to learn about an issue and ganization. We work hard to when something is being keep the balance of politi- debated before council, to cal leaning on the board,” speak to members of council Hauser said. “I like that we about their view on a par- discuss things in a collegial ticular issue,” Holm said. fashion rather than yell- “There’s not any reason it ing and screaming at each shouldn’t be an important other. I think that’s some- catalyst in how policy is set.” thing that’s refreshing in Pope said he hopes Agen- politics and civic discourse. da will continue to do the You learn something at ev- same thing it’s done for 20 ery program and sometimes years. things you never expected to “Hopefully, we’ll contin- learn – sometimes programs ue making noise,” Pope said. you think are going to be “The most important thing real sleepers turn out to be is to continue to be that fascinating.” place for discussion without COURTESY PHOTO Hauser brings up a forum taking sides. It will continue From left to right: Rosalind Bovey, Barbara Barton, David Speck, Mike Holm, Barbara Hildenbrand, that Agenda hosted on re- Scott McGeary, Glenn Hopkins and George Pera. to be a forum for ideas, based cycling, where the Torpedo on debate, but not advocacy, Factory brought art made not supporting anything, from recycled elements, as her mind are a discussion U.S. Rep. Jim Moran about on a be-all-end-all solution. not opposing anything. Ulti- an example. She said some with former Virginia Gov. how politics has changed “It’s so easy to frame mately, it’s fun too.” of the events that stick in George Allen and former since the 1990s and a recent things in very stark ways – Speck said Agenda won’t conversation that brought it’s good or it’s bad. The ben- ever stop certain issues from together Baby Boomers and efit of Agenda:Alexandria is becoming hotly debated Millennials. it helps people understand – but hopes that it can, in IS IT A HIKE, “Agenda allows a broader that things aren’t always as- the next decades, serve as in-depth discussion of the signed to these precise cat- a model for the way debate OR A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY? issues. It sometimes helps egories of ‘good’ and ‘bad,’” should be. people understand difficult Speck said. “Most issues are “Issues that affect peo- issues,” Hauser said. “Some- nuanced and I think that you ple’s neighborhoods or qual- times it makes people more sort of see that in a non-po- ity of life are always going aware, and sometimes solu- litical discussion.” to create energy and focus tions actually seem to con- Speck said, more often and strong feelings. Noth- geal.” than not, the forums show ing has changed in that re- Hauser said, while the people on both sides that the gard. I think, to the extent city was working to decide edges of contentious issues that there’s a way for some a site for the Potomac Yard are blurry – and that there’s of that conversation to take Metro, Agenda:Alexandria not always one right answer. place with sort of an under- hosted a forum about it. “People come to those lying of civility, it makes During that discussion, a fi- meetings on controversial issues slightly less conten- nal site began to come into subjects. The people that tious. There’s still going to focus. argue those two sides feel be disagreements – there “It can bring a lot to the strongly and confident that always are,” Speck said. “… table,” Hauser said. their view is the right one. But there’s also a place for Speck said Agenda:Alex- When you get things out of people that are on different andria has been able to last the political environment, sides of an issue to come WVtourism.com for two decades because of its you discover that it’s not and talk – and I’d like to see ability to hash out the issues, that simple and not that more of that.” without subscribing to a par- easy,” Speck said. - aepitropoulos@ ticular worldview or landing Moving forward, the alextimes.com

78696 WV • Hiker • Press Association • Virginia BW Ad • 3.22" x 4" • 4/26/18 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 9 10 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Congratulations, T.C. Williams Class of 2018

T.C. Williams High School's graduation ceremony on Saturday celebrated not only the largest number of graduating students in the school's recent history, but also the largest number of students in a single T.C. Williams class heading to college. Of the 793 students to receive a diploma Saturday, 561 students reported they were planning to attend college – a 58 percent increase from last year's graduating class. In addition, 34 students reported they would pursue careers in the military, 17 reported they will engage in apprenticeship or industry programs and 57 said they plan to head directly into the workforce. Photos/Susan Hale Thomas WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 11

NOW Brandywine resident since 2013 OPEN!

BRANDYWINE LIVING... because getting your hands dirty is still fun

Call Samantha or Susan at 703.940.3300 to schedule your tour! 5550 Cardinal Place (next to Cameron Station) Alexandria, VA 22304

Our new Alexandria community is Brandywine Living's 29th luxury, active aging community with licensed Assisted Living and Memory-Care, visit us at www.Brandycare.com 12 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Council discusses salary increases, Route 1 affordable housing

City manager pro- affordable housing in the vides updates on King Southwest Quadrant Small Street Initiative, CSX Area as density increases in train derailment the area. City staff members BY MISSY SCHROTT said at the meeting they expect to see redevelopment Council passed the or- along Route 1 for the next dinance on first reading to three to 15 years. increase annual compensa- The strategy is a pro- tion for mayor to $41,600 active effort to avoid los- and for other members of ing 215 affordable housing city council to $37,500 at its units at The Heritage at Old June 13 legislative meeting. Town and Old Town West The ordinance is sched- III when their affordabili- uled for second reading and ty contracts expire in late a final vote at Saturday’s 2019 or early 2020. With- public hearing. The salary out proactive planning, the increases would apply to affordability of these units the next mayor and council, will be permanently lost if COURTESY RENDERING A rendering of the King Street Waterfront park, which is envisioned as the centerpiece of the King who will be sworn into of- property owners choose to Street Corridor project. City Manager Mark Jinks said the initiative is ahead of schedule, with two-thirds fice in January 2019. redevelop or opt out of their of the flower baskets scheduled to be put up on King Street between the waterfront and the Metro Council also held a work contracts, according to a Station already installed. session to discuss the Route draft of the plan. 1 Housing Affordability Staff members reported existing affordable units. residents will have the op- update on the King Street Strategy. The strategy is that increasing density in While several residents will portunity to return to the Corridor initiative, for a planning effort adopt- the area is one of the stron- likely be displaced during community, staff said. which about $1 million is ed in May 2017 to preserve gest tools for preserving the redevelopment, all eligible The plan is still under- invested in the FY2019 bud- going a community engage- get. ment process and is expect- He said the initiative was 4109 Fort Worth Place - Under Contract ed to go to public hearing in ahead of schedule. About September of this year. two-thirds of the 150 flower City Manager Mark Jinks baskets scheduled to be put

4109 Fort Worth Place - Under Contract also presented at the meet- up on the 17 blocks of King ing the National Transpor- Street between the water- tation Safety Board’s pre- front and the Metro Station liminary recently released have been installed. report about the CSX train The initiative also set derailment in May. aside $350,000 for mar- Early in the morning of keting, $375,000 to build a 504 Allison Street - Under Contract May 19, 31 cars came off dock for the tall ship mak- 504 Allison Street - Under Contract “ Ana and Melissa have the intellect and dynamic the tracks, which, in turn, ing its way to the waterfront personalities to make your real estate transaction “ Ana and Melissa have the intellect and dynamic not only successful but actually enjoyable. ” – D.M. caused a partial bridge col- in 2019 and compensation personalities to make your real estate transaction lapse. There were no inju- for staff to keep the street not only successful but actually enjoyable. ” – D.M. ries reported as a result of clean. OLD TOWN SEMINARY RIDGE ANA & MELISSA the incident. “People are already no- 4112 Seminary Rd, Alexandria 1124 Prince St, Alexandria Ana Rivas Beck, Esq The preliminary report ticing, the businesses and Melissa Schultz identified railbed erosion other folks, that it makes Ana - 703.772.3526 as the cause for the derail- a big difference to King ANA & MELISSA Melissa - 703.407.5847 [email protected] ment. Jinks said inspectors Street. So we’re glad to get a www.anaandmelissa.com 2017Ana Rivas Weichert Beck, Esq Chairman of the Board Recipients visit the tracks every three kind of early start on that,” MelissaOVER Schultz $20 MILLION IN SALES days as part of regular pro- Jinks said. Ana - 703.772.3526ANA & MELISSA tocol. NTSB will continue to - mschrott@ Melissa - 703.407.5847 Ana - 703.772.3526 investigate the incident. alextimes.com Ana Rivas Beck, Esq [email protected] [email protected] Jinks also provided an Melissa Schultz Melissa - 703.407.5847 www.anaandmelissa.com www.anaandmelissa.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 13

Fred Baths; an online design tool; allows you to visualize your new bathroom, immediately receive a price, and adjust the selections to meet your budget.

DESIGN 1. Choose your floor plan. YOUR NEW 2. Pick your style. BATHROOM 3. Customize your materials. ONLINE 4. See the bathroom of your dreams. Visit FredBaths.com or call 703-691-5500 to schedule a conversation with one of our Remodeling Consultants.

Our friendly craftsmen are vetted, insured, and licensed with an average of 21 years of experience. Our work is backed by a 5-year warranty.

703-691-5500 FredBaths.com

A DIVISION OF 14 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

410 N ALFRED ST, Alexandria, VA 22314 $1,150,000 • Open Sunday, June 24 from 2-4

This light filled, gorgeous Victorian boasts open floor plan with over 2,500 sqft of living space on a large deep lot. Perfect flow for entertaining, enjoy living, dining, kitchen with island/bar & large family room with French doors that lead to your private oasis. Bright master suite with ample closet space, full master bath with shower, soaking tub & dual vanities, laundry room, skylights & Juliette balcony with large glass doors that give you the feeling of being in a treehouse. Fully finished lower level with full bath. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting & architectural details throughout. Oversized shed with attic storage. Off street parking. 3br/4ba

Offered by Martine and Alexander Irmer 703.346.7283 703.403.2465 [email protected] [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 15

PHOTO/MAE HUNT Left: A rendering of the future Nancy Dunning Memorial Garden, which will be adjacent to a splash park for children, known all together as the Gateway Project. Above: Colasanto Pool on Commonwealth Avenue, which has been RENDERING/COLE & DENNY ARCHITECTS closed since 2010. Del Ray Gateway reaches fundraising goal

Memorial garden, known Dunning since the splash park’s first early 1990s and has long phase to begin in been part of her memorial [The combination of the garden and the splash park] August project. couldn’t have been more of a fitting tribute to Nancy BY MAE HUNT Dunning, a well-known realtor known as the “Queen — the fact that this was now going to be this great Four months after offi- of Del Ray” due to her active gateway park to Del Ray, which she loved so much.” cially launching fundraising presence in the neighbor- – Gayle Reuter, efforts, organizers behind hood, was murdered in her community leader, Del Ray; the Del Ray Gateway Proj- home in 2003 by serial kill- board member, Del Ray Business Association ect are celebrating reaching er Charles Severance, which their goal of $48,000. rattled the closely knit com- Combined with a match- munity. ing grant from the City of Reuter said the combi- Alexandria, the funds will nation of the garden and be used to revitalize the Co- the splash park “couldn’t lasanto Pool on Common- have been more of a fitting wealth Avenue, which has tribute to Nancy – the fact been closed since 2010. that this was now going to The pool, which is locat- be this great gateway park ed at the northern entrance to Del Ray, which she loved to the Del Ray neighbor- so much.” hood, has drawn complaints The splash park itself was from many community proposed by the city, but members over the years due funds to start construction to its appearance. The Gate- were appropriated for 2022. way project calls for trans- Nancy Lee-Reeve, a Del Ray forming the space from what resident of almost a decade many see as a wasted area to and a mother of two, saw an interactive, family-ori- potential to do something ented space: a splash park sooner. With support from PURPLE PASSION for children. The area will other community mem- - amethyst Jewelry - be adjacent to the long-in- bers, she created a petition the-works Nancy Dunning and brought it before city Mon-Sat 10am-6pm KingsJewelry.NET Memorial Garden. council. Council approved Open Thurs 10am-8pm 609 King Street “It was just perfect for a matching grant of up to Closed Sundays Old Town Alexandria the two to come together,” said Gayle Reuter, who had SEE GATEWAY | 16 Family owned and operated for over 60 years. 703-549-0011 16 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

GATEWAY FROM | 15 relief and excitement at the same time,” Lee-Reeve said. $48,000 for the splash park “... I feel like we’ve come and memorial garden. a long way, we’ve accom- After receiving the plished a lot, and I give all grant, Lee-Reeve and fellow the credit to the communi- organizers set out to raise ty and all the people who $48,000 of their own by helped turn something that June 30 in order to receive was literally nothing into the full matching grant. now, phase one.” Lee-Reeve and others in- Reuter said raising the volved in the project created funds ahead of schedule a crowdfunding campaign speaks to the nature of the and officially launched the Del Ray community. effort through the “Del Ray “When it comes to trying Night of Giving” event on to raise funds for anything Feb. 26. They reached their in Del Ray, it’s just over- goal almost a month ahead whelming, the generosity of schedule. and support we get from the “I feel a huge sense of businesses and the neighbors,” Reuter said. RENDERING/COLE&DENNYARCHITECTS Now that funds have A rendering of the spray park, which the city plans to break ground on in 2020. In the meantime, a deck been secured, efforts to will be placed over the pool to make it usable as public space. clear the site of the future Gateway will begin in Au- the original plan for 2022, lot of the funding is there, So that’s where we’re going gust. The memorial garden the City of Alexandria has but it’s not all there. We to have to come in and be is expected to be finished $450,000 set aside to help want to make it as nice as creative and find sources of before the spray park, which bring the spray park to re- we can. So that’s the next support,” she said. the city plans to break ality. hurdle to jump, I mean, the Kate Moran, Dunning’s ground on in 2020. In the Lee-Reeve said that she city has $450,000 slated niece, said the memorial meantime, project organiz- feels the final vision of the for it, which would give us garden will be a meaningful ers are planning to place a Gateway project is, finally, the basic spray park, but it tribute to her aunt. deck over the pool so it can within grasp. wouldn’t give us the land- The memorial’s star- be used as public space as “We just have to take scaping, the lighting, you shaped entrance will also soon as possible. As part of it to the next level. … A know, the seating around it. pay tribute to Jim Dunning, Nancy Dunning’s husband and former Alexandria sheriff, who died in 2012. “Our family and the CONGRATULATIONS committee [were] extremely grateful [for] the outpour- T.C. Williams Class of 2018! ing of the community and the support for this project,” Moran said. “I think that what we saw over the last couple months in raising funds for the Del Ray Gateway and the Nancy Dunning garden, specifically, was just how much my aunt was supported, respected, loved by many in the community. ...We’re just really excited to see the project take shape.” - [email protected]

Subscribe to Alex Times! Get your news before anyone else, go to About Us tab and select “Sign up #TitansRising to receive e-edition.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 17

SLOVER FROM | 1 always volunteer coaching baseball or girls’ softball, His impact is far and wide. I mean, he’s been with Slover’s passion for city and I just felt like this was programs is evident in the my calling.” the city now for 30 years. There was no aspect of time and heart he puts into Anyone who knows or has the city parks department that he didn’t touch. He his work. worked with Slover knows knows so many kids and worked on so many of the “We joke a lot with him that the crown jewel of his different programs throughout his years with the city about how he never goes career was starting the Mira- home, because he’s usually cle League of Alexandria. that he’s just this beloved figure around the area.” the first person in the office “This was the best thing – Lindsey Swanson, in the morning and the last I’ve ever been involved in vice chair, Miracle League of Alexandria person to leave at night,” Ta- – and knowing something mika Coleman, Slover’s as- that I thought of and that I sistant of 14 years, said. “We developed, to come to frui- always come in like, ‘Did you tion, that meant a lot to me,” spend the night?’” Slover said. Slover grew up in Macon, Slover said he started Georgia playing baseball, talking about building a football and golf. He fell in field for kids and adults with love with the camaraderie special needs in 2005, but of being part of a team and it wasn’t until 2010 when started volunteering with he began to get community community youth programs buy-in. The city approved while he was in school at $285,000 in funds for the Georgia Southern University. project and planned to begin After bouncing from ma- construction in 2020. Anoth- jor to major in college, Slover er $300,000 in private and eventually found his passion in-kind donations helped ex- and graduated with a degree pedite the construction, and in public recreation in 1979. the field opened in 2012. Not quite ready to leave the Slover said the field was South, he worked as an ath- the first city-sponsored pro- letic director at two private gram to be developed for spe- schools in Georgia before cial needs youth and adults. COURTESY PHOTO moving to Alexandria in During the grand opening, Mac Slover holds up a handmade quilt of his staff and rec sports shirts from his tenure with the recreation department. 1988. special needs players were “When you apply for [a led out to their new field with job] back then, you’re much a torch. younger and you’re not Swanson, one of Slover’s thinking, ‘Oh, I‘m gonna do partners in developing the a 30-year career,’” Slover league, said the grand open- said, “and you look up and 30 ing was rewarding for every- years are done.” one involved. Over the three decades “I think one of my favorite he’s worked in the city’s rec- memories was just the look of reation department, Slover joy and pride on his face on has served in varying di- the night we dedicated the BREAKS WITH IMPACT rector positions at Charles field,” she said. “He was just Doing Good in the Neighborhood Houston Recreation Center, beaming from ear to ear and Charles Barrett Recreation grinning and just, this was Breaks with Impact an alternative summer break for Center, Cora Kelly Recre- his dream realized. Being ation Center and Patrick able to be there and witness middle and high school students…in Alexandria! Henry Recreation Center, in that and how proud he was, Spend 3 days learning more about the issues that Alexandrians face, how nonprofits address them, and volunteer. addition to serving 15 years was fantastic.” as director of sports. He will Slover said the moment Discover how YOU can make a change in Alexandria. retire at the end of June from he knew he had done the Earn 15 direct community service hours and 24 service learning hours. his position as regional pro- right thing was when one gram director for youth ac- of the children was wheeled July 9-11 – Middle School Students tivities, community outreach onto the field; the girl, who July 16-18 – High School Students and seniors. is nonverbal and typical- Register at www.BIT.LY/breakswithimpact “I felt like the communi- ly not expressive, started ty part of it was always pull- This is a program with a tuition fee, scholarships available thanks to: City of Alexandria, Gannett Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, LizLuke Team & SunTrust Foundation. ing me,” Slover said. “I was SEE SLOVER | 18 For more details about the program, visit www.VolunteerAlexandria.org/BWI or call Myra at 703-836-2176. 18 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

SLOVER FROM | 17 laughing at the sight of one of the mascots. “That’s when you know you’ve done something that means a lot,” Slover said. “Just knowing every week, when we run the program, the kids and the adults know this is their field. They know that this was done for them.” Bill Rivers, chair of the Miracle League, said Slover’s passion has always im- pressed him. “It’s [The Miracle League] been going on for seven or eight years now and his enthusiasm has not flagged at all,” Rivers said. “He is truly the driving force there. It’s pretty obvious to me and anyone else he sees that it’s one of those love-of-your- life things. He really wants to see it succeed. He wants to see it do well.” Slover attributes his success – with Miracle League and his other career ven- PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT tures – to the coworkers, collaborators and volunteers who helped him along the way. “I always say that any success that I’ve had is because I’ve had great staff that have worked with me,” Slover said. “I’ve been fortu- nate over the years, whether it’s been in the rec center or whether it’s been in the sports programs.” Over the years, Slover’s achievements include being COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT inducted into the North- Top: Mac Slover in front of a mural at the Lee Center. Left: Mac Slover in 1998 as director of Cora Kelly Recreation Center. Right: The ern Virginia Hall Of Fame, Kelley Cares Miracle Field chairing the Mayor’s Cam- paign to End Bullying, being favorite part of the job was colades or things like that. of June, Slover plans to take tive. I think he already has named the city’s Parks and creating different programs. That’s not my style. I believe the rest of the summer to some ideas to help out other Rec Employee of the Year in He said he especially enjoyed that hard work is what I was spend time with family and Miracle League chapters in 1991 and being honored by developing the Night of Stars paid to do.” travel with his girlfriend, Northern Virginia. … I think the Alexandria Sportsman Performing Arts Festival for Mayor Allison Silberberg Diane. However, he doesn’t some of the others could Club in 2011. Most recent- the rec centers and building said, while Slover’s retire- see his involvement with benefit from Mac’s guidance ly, Slover found out that the up the girls softball and field ment is well deserved, he city sports and the Miracle and enthusiasm about what Children, Youth & Fami- hockey programs. will be sorely missed. League coming to an end. needs to be done.” lies Collaborative Commis- “It’s those types of pro- “He’s sort of like a Pied “Mac is the kind of person Slover said he plans to sion had selected him as a grams, the day-to-day be- Piper of staff,” Silberberg where when he retires, he’s stay in the area and will con- 2018 Champion of Children ing able to see kids suc- said. “The kids take to him not going to be sitting in a tinue to volunteer and run awardee. ceed, that’s been our focus,” and the adults. He’s got this chair anywhere or anything the Miracle League. He also In addition to the Mira- Slover said. “I didn’t ever get happy demeanor.” like that,” Rivers said. “He’s cle League, Slover said his into this business to get ac- Upon retiring at the end going to be exceedingly ac- SEE SLOVER | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 19

SLOVER FROM | 18 Left: William Chesley, Dep- plans to find some kind of uty Director part-time, community-based of RPCA, presents Mac volunteering or coaching job Slover with a in the recreation field. plaque rec- “My career has been re- ognizing his warding,” Slover said. “You career accom- make a lot of lifetime friend- plishments at ships, and, at the same time, his retirement we’re all working to try and party on June build the best community 15. Terrific possible, provide the best Bottom: Mac Slover programs. For me, it’s al- TOKYO speaks at the ways been about passion … dedication Terrific cat seeking mellow a sunny window and a comfy and also being true to your- ceremony for home. Happy to be your lap. Promises a reward of self. People see you as being the addition one and only. Requires only unconditional love. a person that’s of your word he advocat- Come meet him on Saturday and and that you genuinely care ed for and Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For about what you’re doing. I organized to more information contact King Street Cats: [email protected]. think those are important. be built onto I’ve been lucky.” the Charles Barrett Recre- He paused and smiled, ation Center then repeated, “I’ve been in 1994. lucky.” - [email protected] COURTESY PHOTOS

Is your smile ready to shine?

We are proud to offer General & Preventative Care for Families Green, holistic and homeopathic solutions My career has been rewarding. You make a lot Orthodontics and ortho alternatives of lifetime friendships, and at the same time, Cosmetic and custom smile design center Sleep and airway wellness clinic we’re all working to try and build the best community possible, provide the best programs. Dr. Sheri Salartash For me, it’s always been about passion.” DDS, FAGD, FICOI, FAAIP and Certified Holistic Mouth Doctor – Mac Slover dental-alexandria.com • (703) 745-5496 • 3116 Mt Vernon Ave 20 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS College bound student athletes NAME As their high school years come to a close this month, the following student athletes are preparing to play sports at the college level in the fall. Below is a list of the graduating senior athletes from Bishop Ireton, Episcopal, St. Stephens & St. Agnes and T.C. Williams, along with the college teams they've signed to play for.

NAME SPORT UNIVERSITY BISHOP IRETON David Dockery Lacrosse Fairfield University Claire Farrell Volleyball William & Mary Lanie Garlock Field Hockey Belmont Abbey Darius Hines Basketball Marist College Elyse Holmes Rowing Manhattan College Brett Kelley Baseball Marymount University Lexi Ledoyen Lacrosse Syracuse Aubrey Leszczak Lacrosse Winthrop Lizzie Lohrer Lacrosse Virginia Tech Jake Miklovic Soccer Randolph Macon College Alexandria Madison Mote Lacrosse Notre Dame Victoria Sardegna Cheerleading Elon University since 2008 Henry Somerville Football Fordham Aces alexandriaces.com EPISCOPAL Tola Banjoko Football Princeton University Upcoming Games Matt Berendsen Lacrosse Catholic University of America Ben Chombe Football McMaster College 6/21 Bethesda Big Train (home) Shedler Fervius Football Union College 6/22 Rockville Express (away) Gray Goodwyn Football University of North Carolina 6/23 DH Baltimore Dodgers (home) at Chapel Hill 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Maya Goree Basketball Hood College Perris Jones Football University of Virginia 6/24 Baltimore Red Birds (home) Thomas Kreger Lacrosse Washington College (MD) 6/25 Gathersburg Giants (home) Ricky Miezan Football Stanford University 6/27 Silver Spring Thunderbolts (away) Joe Mutscheller Soccer Washington College (MD) Vincent Notzon Football Wake Forest 6/28 DC Grays (home) Orin Ormsby Football Assumption College

All home games start at 6:30 p.m., all away games are at 7 p.m. Zach Pfaffenberger Basketball Sacred Heart University Erin Phillips Lacrosse Franklin & Marshall Sergio Portobanco Football Georgetown University John Pupel Football Dartmouth College Keil Reedich Squash Haverford College Hailey Simmons Lacrosse Drew University Janie Stillwell Lacrosse Washington & Lee University Sabrina Teope Squash Colby College Miles Thompson Lacrosse University of Pennsylvania Lexi Weger Basketball Princeton University Brianna Williams Track & Field Christopher Newport University Eleanor Winants Field Hockey Wake Forest University Home games are held at Frank Mann Field Shearer Xi Squash Colby College 3700 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22205 Alexandria_Aces AlexandriaAces1 Alexandria_Aces SSSAS Audrey Androus Cross Country/Track Rhodes College WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 21 SPORTS NAME SPORT UNIVERSITY Isabel Brocato Lacrosse Denison University Gustavo Callahan Soccer Randolph College Connor Campbell Baseball University of Maryland - College Park Jadyn Chandler Track & Field Mercer University Christie Coulter Lacrosse University of California - Davis Emma Day Lacrosse Virginia Tech Annie Dyson Lacrosse University of Virginia Naj Johnson Football Hobart University Chandler Kourtesis Soccer Hampden-Sydney16 College 74 Jack Lambeth Lacrosse Sewanee: UniversityMEMBERS of the South OF THE TOTAL ACCEPTANCES Rainier Lee CongratulationsLacrosse to the ProvidenceCLASS College OF 2017 WERE RECEIVED FROM Zion Lee Football Alvernia College 60 DIFFERENT COLLEGES Julian LemmondCommonwealth Football AcademyCatholic University of America William C.J. Lyons Football Dartmouth College Connor McCulloch Class Lacrosse of 2017 University of Utah Silas Newsome Lacrosse n Brown University Grayson Offutt Lacrosse University5 NATIONAL of Virginia HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Proving once again that n Andrew Revers Swimming 9 BostonSTUDENTS College EARNED SPECIALIZED DIPLOMA Jack Seigel learning differencesLacrosse are just CERTIFICATES*Amherst College Will Sterrett Lacrosse Universityn of Denver EVERY SENIOR COMPLETED A 40-HOUR Spencer Talley a different Lacrosse way of learning.Sewanee: University of the South INTERNSHIP PHOTO/BRIAN KAPUR Maya Tumiwa Field Hockey/Softball nDenison University 100% PARTICIPATIONLexie IN Ledoyen, EXTRACURRICULAR one of the captains of the state-cham- Anne A.C. Veith Field Hockey Denison University pionship-winning Bishop Ireton lacrosse team, will Jordan Walker Track & Field HamptonACTIVITIES, University SUCH ASgo onATHLETICS, to play lacrosse SGA, at Syracuse University next Jack Wood Lacrosse TrinityMODEL College UNITED (CT) NATIONSyear. OR CLUBS

*C/A’s Specialized Diploma Certificate program gives students the opportunity to pursue a passion or potential college major in more depth. COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY CONGRATULATESIt encourages students’ intellectual THE curiosity CLASS and nurtures OF their desire 2018 to engage in inter-disciplinary learning and work at a rigorous level in honors-level courses. The C/A Class of 2017 earned Diploma Certificates in Global Learning and Humanities, STEM-Engineering, STEM-Biomedical We wish them the best in college,and career Visual and Digital and Arts. life pursuits!

In addition to our Diploma Certificate program, C/A offers"You honors can andeither AP classes, be a passive a Twice Exceptional victim program, athletics, social activities, performing arts, clubs, athleticsof circumstance, and community or service. you can be

Discovera how successful Commonwealth active Academy leader empowers who seizes studentsevery in grades opportunity 3-12 to reach you their get. highest achievement levels, reflective of their true potential. Knowing each of you, I’m sure you will all choose the latter." Call 703.548.6912 to schedule a tour of our school in Del RayMichael or learn Scott more Laemmle, at Jr., www.commonwealthacademy.org.C/A Class of 2018, in his speech to classmates at graduation

Commonwealth Academy: Grades 3-12 1321 Leslie Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 $2 Million703.548.6912 • ca-empowers.org IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID EMPOWER THE CHILD. EMPOWER THE MIND. 22 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS

NAME SPORT UNIVERSITY T.C. WILLIAMS Juwon Afinni Football West Liberty University Bill Ampofo Football Virginia State University Richie Bates Football Yuba College Michael Blackwell Football Elizabeth City State University Keith Bridgett Football Minnesota West Je’Von Burgess Football Bluefield College Diondre Charlton Football West Liberty University Kai Cole Football Edward Waters College Claire Constant Soccer University of Virginia Izzy Diz Field Hockey Christopher Newport University Adrian Dowden Football Elizabeth City State University Kelvin Harris Football Edward Waters College Sophie Johnson Field Hockey University of Massachusetts Bella Ponzi Soccer University of Georgia Oscar Martinez Football Yuba College Erick Mejia Football Elizabeth City State University Jack Morrison Football Minnesota West Terrence Sakyi Football Edward Waters College Julian Schein Football Livingstone College Jack Shivers Football Yuba College COURTESY PHOTO Jack Sprinkle Lacrosse Savannah College of Art and Design T.C. Williams' Claire Constant, who was named Gatorade Myles Stone-Dowdy Football Virginia State University Virginia Girls Soccer Player of the Year, will join the University Jose Velasquez Football Livingstone College of Virginia women's soccer team in the fall.

ENRICHING LIFE’S JOURNEY

Quiet, comfortable living minutes from the beltway and our nation’s capital. Hermitage Northern Virginia offers rooftop views of Washington, D.C. surrounded by seven acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Free yourself from the hassles of home ownership, and spend time exploring your passions or finding new ones. At Pinnacle Living, our team works closely with residents, families and loved ones to fulfill our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey. We are here for those who seek independence, combined with a secure plan for the future.

INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING HEALTH CARE SHORT-TERM RESPITE 5000 FAIRBANKS AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311 P: 703 797 3800 | HERMITAGENOVA.ORG facebook: HERMITAGENOVA WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 23 Times SENIORS Living Making a difference through volunteering Help Alexandria seniors navigate their insurance options BY NELVA HERNANDEZ Volunteering allows Bob is turning 65 next me to use my month. He is still employed current skills and and confused about his insurance options. Bob has knowledge and had a number of calls from keep them fresh. insurance brokers and is I also have the confused about his Medi- opportunity to learn care insurance options. Bob was referred to The Virginia something new Insurance Counseling and every time, all while Assistance Program and helping others.” met with a counselor to un- – Cedar Dvorin, derstand his insurance op- volunteer, Alexandria tions. City VICAP The Alexandria City VICAP is a free insurance counseling program which provides Alexandria resi- FILE PHOTO They are instrumental in dents individualized, un- The Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program is a free, volunteer-driven program aimed to saving beneficiaries thou- biased and confidential provide Alexandria residents with individual counseling to help understand Medicare and other insur- sands of dollars in prescrip- counseling to help them un- ance-related issues. It is operated by the Division of Aging and Adult Services and funded by the City of tion costs. derstand Medicare and oth- Alexandria. “The benefits of volun- er insurance-related issues. teering are well document- VICAP is managed by program with the support of understand billing state- surance landscape. ed and include physical and the Division of Aging and only a part-time staff posi- ments and find assistance VICAP volunteers are in- mental health benefits for Adult Services and fund- tion. to help with Medicare drug valuable during Medicare’s volunteers such as reduced ed by the City of Alexan- Volunteers meet with costs. Volunteers also ed- Annual Enrollment Period, stress, mental stimulation, dria, in partnership with residents in person or over ucate residents on how to which this year will be from learning new and overall the Virginia Department of the phone to discuss when identify and prevent fraud. Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Volunteers life satisfaction”, said Pam Aging. The program, which to apply for Medicare, as- In addition to one-on-one assist residents to compare Austin, aging and disability is designated to serve Alex- sist with choosing a Medi- meetings with residents, their Plan D drug prescrip- coordinator at the Division andria residents, is volun- care drug prescription plan, VICAP volunteers fan out tion plans, make sure their of Aging and Adult Services, teer-driven, relying heavily help residents understand all over the city to provide plans cover their medica- who recruits volunteers for on volunteers to fulfill the and compare Medicare workshops to help residents tions and ensure that is day-to-day functions of the supplemental insurance, understand the health in- the most affordable option. SEE SENIORS | 25 ARTS HOMES CALENDAR ‘The Scottsboro Boys’ Light up the night June and July events Signature Theatre’s musical captures Incorporate modern lighting into your patio Catch a free movie at Market Square, partici- true-life events beautifully | Page 24 decor with these tips | Page 26 pate in a fitness festival and more | Page 28 24 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES ARTS Review: ‘The Scottsboro Boys:’ Breathtaking portrayal of true-life events Musical tells story of horribly and inextricably They had colossal success nine innocent black tied to two white women. with “Cabaret” (Nazis and teens who were put on They had all been “hobo- gay performers in wartime Death Row ing,” riding the rails with- Germany) and “Chicago” (a BY JORDAN WRIGHT out tickets. Once caught, murder set in a prison and the women, afraid of being played out in a courtroom). “The Scottsboro Boys” jailed, accused the boys of Nobody does it better. races down the tracks like rape. That this gripping tale Minstrel shows were a runaway train from Chat- is a true story may strike popular touring variety tanooga through Alabama some as unfathomable. But shows performed predom- and bound for hell. On that it is – and it was. Leave it to inantly by whites in black- train, on that fateful day in the brilliant composer and face from the early 19th Alabama in 1931, a group of lyricist team of Kander & Ebb century until the 1940s. nine young, innocent, black to turn a national crime story African Americans also had PHOTO/CHRISTOPHER MUELLER teenagers – two brothers, into a blockbuster musical in troupes that painted on ex- Chaz Alexander Coffin (Mr. Tambo), Stephen Scott Wormley (Mr. the rest strangers – became the form of a minstrel show. aggerated white lips and Bones) and the cast of The Scottsboro Boys at Signature Theatre. portrayed watermelon-eat- ing stereotypes in overalls Boys,” the boys are depicted IF YOU GO or minstrels in colorful suits as black minstrels playing in plaid and stripes. The out their lives on a stage un- Run dates: Through July 1 troupes were led by a white der the control and direction Where: Max at Signature master of ceremonies. Here of the Interlocutor. Theatre (Shirlington Village), he is called the Interlocutor How do you turn a De- 4200 Campbell Ave., (skillfully played by Chris- pression-era Death Row sto- Arlington, VA 22206. For tickets and information: topher Bloch) and he could ry into entertainment? First, 703- 820-9771 or visit be a dead ringer for Colonel you address the country’s www.signature-theatre.org. Sanders. In “The Scottsboro history of racism and then you crack it wide open with sounds of tuba, banjo and a breathtaking amalgam tambourine, the travesty of talent, 18 unforgettable unfolds within the frame- songs and a hard-driving work of a minstrel show de- story that just won’t quit. picting the boys’ trials and Under the fine direction tribulations, specifically of four-time Helen Hayes their arrest and two of their Award winner, Joe Calarco, eight trumped-up trials. this production breathes fire This colorful musical is set and fury in your face – and to a variety of period musi- in your heart – from start to cal styles and features spec- powerful conclusion. tacular tap dancing. Wowza! Led by Haywood Patter- This staging is especially son, portrayed by Lamont timely as it coincides with Walker II, the boys form the recent opening of The deep friendships to gird Legacy Museum and the Na- themselves against the tional Memorial for Peace women’s baseless charges, and Justice in Montgomery, their cruel prison guards, an Alabama in a city where a all-white jury and the lynch nine-foot statue of Jefferson mob mentality of the South. Davis still stands in front of Walker will steal your heart the Alabama State Capitol. with his deeply emotional Absolutely takes your portrayal of a teenager who breath away. Highly recom- pines for his mother and a mended. life unfulfilled. With Jonathan Adriel as Backed by an eight-piece band, enhanced by the SEE REVIEW | 25 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 25

taxes. He will postpone en- SENIORS FROM | 23 JUNE 27 rolling in Part B until he re- the program. NEW TO MEDICARE tires in December. Bob was “Volunteering allows PRESENTATION offered another appoint- me to use my current skills Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. ment in December to assist Location: 5005 Duke St., and knowledge and keep it Alexandria, 22304 him with enrolling in the fresh. I also have the oppor- Information: Register by calling Medicare program. tunity to learn something 703-746-5999 or emailing VICAP@ To make a difference in alexandriava.gov new every time, all while the lives of Alexandria City helping others,” said Cedar Residents like Bob by volun- Dvorin, a volunteer with the teering with VICAP, call the Alexandria City VICAP. best experience. Division of Aging and Adult VICAP volunteers can After receiving counsel- Services at 703-746-5999 or give as few as four hours ing from the VICAP Coun- email vicap@alexandriava. per week and, in return, selor, Bob decided to keep gov. they learn to navigate a his employer insurance un- FILE PHOTO program that touches not til he retires in December. The writer is VICAP VICAP volunteers discuss when to apply for Medicare, assist with just the lives of others, but He was advised to enroll in coordinator with the choosing a Medicare drug prescription plan and help residents un- their own lives. Volunteers Medicare Part A, which cov- City of Alexandria. derstand Medicare supplemental insurance, among others. are carefully screened and ers hospital insurance, and attend training workshops. is free for people who have They are mentored by staff worked for approximately to make sure they have the 10 years and paid Medicare

WWW.VISIONHOMECAREAGENCY.COM

703-494-1295 | [email protected] 2200 Optiz Blvd #200, Woodbridge, VA 22191 Serving City of Alexandria, Fairfax & Prince William County

Whoo Hoo, I Am Headed PHOTO/C STANLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Aramie Payton (Eugene Williams), Joseph Monroe Webb (Olen Montgomery), Darrell Purcell Jr (Clarence Norris), Lamont Walker to Whole Dogz! II (Haywood Patterson), Malik Akil (Charles Weems), C.K. Edwards (Roy Wright), DeWitt Fleming, Jr. (Ozie Powell) and Jonathan Adriel (Andy Wright) in The Scottsboro Boys at Signature Theatre.

REVIEW FROM | 24 Scott Wormley as Mr. Bones. Book by David Thomp- Andy Wright, Malik Akil as son, choreography by Jared Charlie Weems and Victo- Grimes, music direction by ria Price, Chaz Alexander Brian P. Whitted, lighting Coffin as Mr. Tambo, Felicia by Sherrice Mojani, costume Curry as The Lady, C. K. Ed- design by Emilio Sosa, sound • Large Indoor/Outdoor Play Yards wards as Roy Wright, DeWitt design by Ryan Hickey and • Fun Agility Room Fleming Jr. as Ozie Pow- scenic design by Daniel Con- • All Natural/Organic — No Harsh Chemicals ell and Ruby Bates, Andre way. • Homelike All-Suite Boarding Hinds as Willie Roberson, • Overnight manager Aramie Payton as Eugene Jordan Wright writes about • Healthy Food and Supplements Williams and Little George, food, spirits, travel, theatre • Get your favorite food & supplements at store.wholedogz.com Darrell Purcell, Jr. as Clar- and culture. Visit her website ence Norris and Preacher, at www.whiskandquill. SEE FOR YOURSELF! MAKE THE RESERVATION! WE ARE SOCIAL! Joseph Monroe Webb as Olen com or email her at Jordan@ 4748 Eisenhower Avenue 703.751.DOGZ (3649) @wholedogz Montgomery and Stephen WhiskandQuill.com. Alexandria, VA 22304 [email protected] 26 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES Light up the night Illuminate your garden the lighting, you control the this summer room.” BY MARTY ROSS This spring, Wisler worked with Tiki Brand to Fireflies are lovely, but light outdoor party spaces you can’t count on them to with traditional and modern do all the work of lighting a garden torches and tabletop garden party. For that, you fire pieces of all kinds. Flick- need technical resources: ering flames have instant ap- There are many magical ways peal, he said. to light up the night. “As soon as you light a “Lighting is one of the fire, people gravitate toward most important design tools it,” he said. “It’s almost pri- we have, and it is accessi- mal. You feel cozy; you feel ble to everyone,” said Tyler safe. It’s a gathering spot.” Wisler, an interior designer Lighting up the garden and partner with Tiki Brand lets you express your style PHOTO/TIKI BRAND torches. Indoors or out, Wis- Votive table torches cast a warm glow on a tabletop. “People want to see flame,” Jennifer Grosshandler, ler said, “when you control SEE LIGHTS | 27 Tiki Brand marketing and product manager said. “It is a mood-setter.”

HOME OF THE WEEK Unique opportunity in the heart of Old Town This fully detached residence was built on property once owned by George Washington, next door to his replica house. The main house was built between 1815 and 1817. The kitchen and room above the house PHOTOS/SHOOT AND SHOWCASE were built in 1768 and are Nearly all of the original features thought to be Washington’s of this residence are intact, in- HOMEOkitchen,WN withER slaveS! quarters cluding the large brick fireplace above. Nearly all the origi- in the kitchen and a whale oil Are you ready to lamp in the foyer. nalclimb features those areladders still intact, includingto paint your the home? large brick fireplace in the kitchen and AT A GLANCE a whaleTECH oil PA lampINTIN inG the foyer Location: 506 Cameron thatis readyhas been to help electrified. you St., Alexandria 22314 Thisprotect home your most offers gen- valuable asset, so you Neighborhood: Old Town erouscan focusroom on sizes doing with tall Parking: 5 off-street spaces ceilings,something original fun this moldings, Bedrooms: 6 woodworkyear instead! and heart of pine Baths: 7.5 floors throughout. It’s cur- Interior: Approximately 6,000 rentlyCall a us multi-family today to res- es. The main level and an abundant square footage ed back to a magnificent Contact: Christine Garner, idenceschedule with rentala units, upper level bedroom suite and a walled garden, this single family home, if de- Weichert Old Town, 703- FREE ESTIMATE! each with private entranc- are owner-occupied. With property could be convert- sired. 587-4855, www.Christine@ 703-684-7702 ChristineGarner.com

HOMEOWNERS! Are you ready to climb ladders to paint your home? Let us paint for you, so you can focus on doing something fun instead! Since 1987 Call us to schedule a FREE estimate! 703-684-7702 | techpainting.com techpainting.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 27 HOMES Week 1 Lighting Gymnastics/ LIGHTS FROM | 26 Table tennis reflects in new ways and makes even your style Week 2 a casual gathering a special and helps Volleyball/ Track & Field occasion, Wisler said. You define the can use outdoor lights to di- bound- Week 3 aries of rect your guests along a path, Basketball & the party. Cycling add some twinkle to a table- Modern top or call attention to a des- Week 4 stainless July 2-August 24 Taekwondo tination in the garden. Great steel outdoor lighting, by its con- torches 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Week 5 trast with the surrounding (available Soccer/Tennis darkness, creates a sense of in silver, 8 weeks of sport, cultures and Week 6 privacy and enclosure. copper career opportunities Golf and For big events, you may Field trips and weekly swim time Week 7 gunmetal) want to turn to professional Free breakfast, lunch, and snack Triathlon & burn for Gymnastics lighting designers, but you up to five don’t have to hire an expert. Contact Ms. Patrice for space Week 8 hours. availability & rates You can do it yourself and Bowling/ 703-549-3077 • [email protected] Basketball have fun, said Noah Hammer, owner of Full Circle Lighting in Atlanta. The goal, he said, is to create a warm glow, il- luminating some areas more than others. “Mystery is very import- Your water quality ant,” Hammer said. Don’t PHOTO/TIKI BRAND report is now spoil it with too much light, and, above all, he said, “do available online not shine stuff in people’s He uses a dimmer switch pieces – a candle and two ta- eyes.” (available at big-box stores) bletop torches, for example, Hammer’s background to reduce the light to about of different heights. “It gives is in theater design, and be- 50 percent, to soften the you dynamic energy,” Wisler Each year, Virginia American Water provides its fore opening his own busi- mood. LED strip lights, in said. customers with an Annual Water Quality Report ness, he worked with Cirque white or in colors, find their Wisler recommended set- to let them know how our water quality stacks up du Soleil, the circus arts and places under railings. Ham- ting up clusters of lights in against established federal and state drinking performance company. In mer also recommended up- several places around the water standards. If you are a customer of ours, the entertainment business, lights (sometimes called pro- garden. we encourage you to review this report as it he learned that “the absence jection lights) for your trees, “My rule of thumb is: provides details about the source and quality of of light is art,” Hammer said. but don’t light the trunks – More is more,” he said, but he the drinking water delivered to you in 2017. That’s not just a principle of light up the foliage. doesn’t necessarily have all theater lighting – it’s true in Special effects are a pro- the lighting options burning View your water quality report online today! In your own backyard, he said. fessional’s stock in trade. at once. “When you are read- an effort to be more environmentally responsible, “The dark spots add to the Hammer’s team can rig up ing in your bedroom, do you we are no longer printing our water quality mystery of the show.” lights that look like real fire- turn on all the lights? No,” reports. Instead, we have made them available Cafe-style lighting is es- flies in the distance, and they he said. “You want to have on our website. To view your report online, visit: pecially popular right now, have light setups that simu- options of different levels of www.amwater.com/ccr/alexandria.pdf. Hammer says. Strings of late a lustrous moon-glow. lighting. It gives you flexibil- bare bulbs with the fila- Wisler’s outdoor lighting ity to set the tone.” If you wish to have a paper copy, you can print ments showing are a classic designs rely on layers of light Use garden lights as ac- one directly from our website. You can also cafe look, and they’re wide- from standard Tiki torches, cessories, Wisler suggested. receive a printed version by contacting our ly available at party supply candles and tabletop torches. “They’re meant to be fun – Customer Service Center at 1-800-452-6863. shops, as well as big-box The combination provides so go ahead, experiment a and novelty stores. Allow light at the center of a seat- little.” the strings of lights to drape ing area, for example, as well If you think of yourself slightly, Hammer suggested, as around the periphery, and as a set designer, lighting a for a graceful look, but hang at different levels. Mixing stage as you place candles, them high enough to allow several kinds of torches is al- torches and a string of lights your guests to walk under ways more exciting, and less or two around your garden them comfortably. formal, than sticking with or patio, that’s appropri- WE KEEP LIFE FLOWING™ “They cast a nice warm just one light source, he said. ate. Garden parties make for glow over people,” he said. Try clustering three tabletop great summer theater. 28 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR guided sequence, leaving you and blanket, beach chairs or even a Jefferson Davis Highway HOWLING FOR HOLLY’S JUNE 21 your pup refreshed. The hour-long picnic dinner. The fun starts at 7 Information: beatleyfriends.org HANDS Go to a comedy fundraiser session is followed by Yappy Hour, p.m. Movies will start at sunset. for a good cause. Howling for Holly’s PORT CITY’S MONTH OF LOVE: which will include drink specials and Time: 7 to 11 p.m. PRESENTATION & BOOK Hands will feature a comedy show COOKING & CUISINE TRIVIA treats, including The Alexandrian’s Location: Mount Vernon RECenter, SIGNING WITH SENIOR hosted by local veterinarian and Port City Brewing Company’s Pride dog-friendly spirit, the pup-tini. 2017 Belle View Blvd. ISSUES EXPERT SALLY Holly’s Hands volunteer, Dr. Ami Month festivities continue with The event is free, but a donation Information: www. HURME Legal expert Sally Hurme Krasner, and will include long- Month of Love events presented is suggested to benefit the Animal ZelsmanPowersGroup.com will be discussing her book, form improvisational comedy and in partnership with Glen’s Garden Welfare League of Alexandria. “Checklist for Family: A Guide to magic. Megan Gray, the artistic Market. On Thursday, June 21, get Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ALEXANDRIA MOVIES UNDER My History, Financial Plans and director of Magnet Theater in New ready for cooking and cuisine trivia Location: Jackson 20 Courtyard, THE STARS AT MARKET Final Wishes,” at Barnes & Noble York City, and an ensemble of and enjoy gooey cheesy goodness 480 King St. SQUARE The City of Alexandria, Potomac Yard Center. Named veteran improvisers will unite for a with raclette plates from Glen’s Information: www.eventbrite. in partnership with the Goodhart one of Next Avenue’s “2017 Top fun, silly and entertaining improv Garden Market. com/e/dog-yoga-yappy-hour-tickets- Group, invites you to a screening Influencers in Aging,” Hurme will extravaganza that will leave you Time: 7 to 9 p.m. 46616229397?aff=ebdssbdests of “Black Panther,” in front of share tips for putting your life in saying, “I enjoyed that.” The event Location: Port City Brewing earch City Hall on a three-story-tall order. She will guide the audience will also feature several local actors Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave. inflatable screen. Admission is free. through the process of gathering and performers. A silent auction Information: 703-797-2739 Participants are encouraged to in one place your finances, legal will start online prior to the event JUNE 22 bring water. There is some bench documents, online accounts, and end during the event. Dessert DOG YOGA & YAPPY HOUR seating around the fountain area, wishes about medical care and and drinks are included. Holly’s but suggest you bring chairs as Join The Alexandrian Hotel in the ‘THOR: RAGNAROK’ AT more. After the presentation, Hands is a local veterinary the bench seating will fill quickly. courtyard of Jackson 20 for an SUMMER SUNSET MOVIE Hurme will be signing books. A nonprofit organization that provides Arrive early to choose exclusive dog yoga session in NIGHTS Come for the fun and your seating and feel celebration of National Yoga Day. adventure of the outdoor movies free to bring a picnic Bring your four-legged friend to this every Friday night in June. This dinner. JUNE 23 special wellness class, led by a week’s show is “Thor: Ragnarok” at Time: 8:30 to 11:30 local YogaWorks instructor, where Mt Vernon RECenter. The movies p.m. the two of you will flow through a and parking are free. Bring your 5TH ANNUAL WELL RAY Location: Market Square, 301 King St. FESTIVAL Well Ray is a Information: 703- community-wide effort to 746-5592 highlight resources for living ‘WE ARE THE healthily and happily. Browse CHAMPIONS’ health and lifestyle inspired CONCERT Enjoy tents, take free exercise an ALL CAPS celebration at the classes and more. Check out Alexandria Citizens wellness-inspired fashion Band’s special “We from local fitness clothing are the Champions” concert. Listen to designers, jewelers and and sing along with boutiques. Presented by the IRON CODE #86 the band to Rock the Del Ray Business Association. Red. Wear your 2018 Stanley Cup shirts. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Location: Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray Before or after the Information: www.wellraydelray.com concert, check out the restaurants in Del Ray to keep the party going. percentage of books sold on June medical care to dogs and cats in Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 23 will benefit the Charles Beatley underserved areas. Over the last Location: Del Ray United Methodist Central Library’s summer reading two years, the organization has Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave. program for children and young taken four trips to the Sud region Information: adults. of Haiti to provide medical care to [email protected] Time: 3 to 4 p.m. more than 400 dogs and cats in Location: Barnes & Noble, 3651 need. Proceeds from this event will Jefferson Davis Highway help support another trip to Haiti in JUNE 23 Information: beatleyfriends.org summer 2018. Time: 6:15 to 8 p.m. STORY TIME & BOOK SIGNING Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. WITH TALK SHOW HOST JUNE 24 Washington St. MARKETTE SHEPPARD Local Information: howlingforhollyshands. TV personality Markette Sheppard APOTHECARY GEEK TOUR: brownpapertickets.com will be reading her new children’s PHARMACY NERDS Spend book, “What is Light,” at Barnes & more time touring the Apothecary ACW DANCES Join ACW Dances Noble Potomac Yard Center. The Museum with a museum volunteer for a special free show. Led by book showcases the sparkle found who is also a pharmacist. The tour artistic director Abigail Wallace, in a child’s simple, but extraordinary guide will focus on the historic ACW Dances creates choreography Website Design & Development world. During an interactive story medicinal ingredients that are still that is highly athletic and daring, time, Sheppard will take young used today in modern medicine revealing human interactions in readers on a special adventure while also touching upon the space and time. This performance Hosting & Maintenance to help them discover the special Stabler and Leadbeater family and will include choreographed and glow in everything from nature to business history. This tour is great improvisational works from the Online Marketing the smiles of loved ones. After the for first time and return visitors, ACW Dances catalogue, as well as reading, Sheppard will sign copies recommended for adults only. $15 a collaborative piece connected to of the book. A portion of books sold per person. Advance purchase is the current exhibition, “Five More on June 23 will benefit the Charles recommended due to limited space. Minutes” by Katie Pumphrey. Please Beatley Central Library summer Time: 11 a.m. to noon RSVP to [email protected]. 703.829.0809 program for children and young Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Time: 2 to 4 p.m. adults. Apothecary Museum, 105 – 107 S. Location: Northern Virginia Fine Art www.ironistic.com Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Fairfax St. Location: Barnes & Noble, 3651 Information: 703-746-3852 SEE CALENDAR | 29 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 29 CALENDAR CALENDAR FROM | 28 every Friday night in June. This PORT CITY BREWING week’s show is “Black Panther” at COMPANY HOSTS 5TH Association, 201 Prince St. Mt Vernon RECenter. The movies ANNUAL OLD TOWN PUB Information: www.nvfaa.org/events/ and parking are free. Bring your CRAWL acw-dances blanket, beach chairs or even a Port City Brewing Company will host picnic dinner. The fun starts at 7 its fifth annual Old Town Pub Crawl p.m. Movies will start at sunset. on Saturday, July 7. Over the course JUNE 28 Time: 7 to 11 p.m. of the afternoon, more than 1,000 The Nance 6/2-6/23 Location: Mount Vernon RECenter, participants will visit eight bars ELAINE FLYNN PRESENTS 2017 Belle View Blvd. and restaurants in Alexandria’s Old HEMINGWAY’S WIVES Elaine Information: www. Town. Port City team members will It’s 1930s New York, a time portrays Hemingway’s four wives. ZelsmanPowersGroup.com be handing out pub crawl passes at when it was easy to play gay Hear them tell their stories about all eight pub crawl stops from 1:30 how it was to live with this man JUNE 29 AND 30 to 2:30 p.m. Participants who have but dangerous to be gay. A who changed literary history. Travel their passes stamped at all eight proud comedy set in the days the world and learn about the participating venues can pick up adventures of the Hemingways in INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS their commemorative pint glass of Vaudeville and Burlesque. this one hour, one woman show. AT MOUNT VERNON Enjoy a from 5 to 6 p.m., while supplies Please RSVP to [email protected]. patriotic evening filled with dazzling last; no purchase required. The Time: 7 to 9 p.m. fireworks, Mansion tours, musical participating bars and restaurants D.C. area premiere! Location: Northern Virginia Fine Art performances and games on George are Bugsy’s Pizza, Chadwicks, Association Washington’s beloved estate. Daniel O’Connell’s, Fish Market, Buy tickets early at our Information: www.nvfaa.org/events Fireworks begin at approximately Pizzeria Paradiso, Union Street box office or online! 9:30 p.m. Greet General and Public House, Virtue Feed & Grain, WINE, BITES AND PAINT Mrs. Washington in the historic Vola’s Dockside Grill / Hi-Tide area before trying your hand at AT THE FAIR WITH WINE & Lounge. For the first time, Port City bocce ball. Dust off your dancing 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 DESIGN Go to Wine & Design’s on- will also host an official after party shoes for 18th-century dancing wheels event at Society Fair to paint at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub for w w w . thelittletheatre . co m demonstrations. Mount Vernon’s sunset cheers. Online payment is more food, fun and beer. colonial artisans will reveal how required to book your seat. Food Time: 1:30 to 6 p.m. 18th-century ice cream was made and drinks will be available for Location: King Street and Union in the days before freezers. Visit purchase during the class, but are Street Washington’s tomb at night—this not included in the ticket price. The Information: www.portcitybrewing. event is one of the few times this painting session will begin promptly com/events at 7 p.m. and last approximately area is open in the evening—and watch sparks fly at blacksmith two hours. Cancellation policy as shop. Concessions from the Mount follows: To receive a full refund, you JULY 8 Vernon Inn Restaurant will also be must call 48 hours before the event available. and to receive a credit for another APOTHECARY GEEK TOUR If Time: recurring daily class you must call 24 hours before the regular 30-minute tour of the Location: George Washington’s an event. Apothecary Museum isn’t enough, Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Time: 7 to 9 p.m. this is the tour for you. This one-hour Hwy. Location: Society Fair, 277 S. tour spends more time in the historic Information: 703-780-2000 Washington St. retail shop and laboratory and is led Information: wineanddesign.com by an expert guide. Recommended JULY 5 for ages 18 and up. Tickets cost JUNE 29 $15, and the tour begins at 11 a.m. FIRST THURSDAYS IN DEL Please arrive between 10:45 and RAY First Thursdays is a series of 11 a.m., as the museum is not open LIFE LINE SCREENING free outdoor street festivals along to the public until 1 p.m., and doors Residents living in and around Mount Vernon Avenue in the spring will be locked when the tour begins Alexandria can learn about their and summer. Every first Thursday at 11 a.m. risk for cardiovascular disease, of April, May, June, July, August and Time: 11 a.m. to noon osteoporosis, diabetes and other September the Del Ray Business Location: Stabler-Leadbeater chronic, serious conditions with Association features businesses Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. affordable screenings by Life Line along Mount Vernon Avenue, special Fairfax St. Screening. Screenings can check events, food and music from 6 to Information: 703-746-3852 for the level of plaque buildup in 9 p.m. Each month has a different your arteries, which related to risk theme with activities for children, JULY 13 AND 14 for heart disease, stroke and overall live music and a festive atmosphere. vascular health. They can also Time: 6 to 9 p.m. check HDLk and LDL cholesterol Location: Mount Vernon Avenue ALEXANDRIA COMCAST levels, diabetes risk, bone density Information: www.visitdelray.com OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL as a risk for possible osteoporosis, Comcast and the City of Alexandria kidney and thyroid function and welcome you back to scenic more. Screenings are convenient JULY 7 Waterfront Park for the 16th Annual and accessible for wheelchairs and Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. those with trouble walking. Free USA/ALEXANDRIA BIRTHDAY Located just one block from King parking is available. Packages start CELEBRATION Celebrate Street on the Potomac River, there at $149, but consultants will work America’s 242nd birthday and will be two nights of free outdoor with customers to create personal Alexandria’s 269th birthday on movies on a four-story-high movie packages based on age and risk Saturday, July 7. The event will screen. Bring your low beach chair, factors. Pre-registration is required. feature entertainment, a cannon blanket, family and friends to this Location: Lincolnia United salute during the 1812 Overture, fun annual event and watch family Methodist Church, 6335 Little River food and beverage sales and grand favorite “Coco” and the blockbuster Turnpike finale fireworks display at 9:30. “Wonder Woman” with the stars Information: www.lifelinescreening. Come celebrate at the biggest party above and the Potomac River as the com in the city. Please note the event backdrop. time may change. Time: 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. ‘BLACK PANTHER’ AT Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Location: Alexandria Waterfront SUMMER SUNSET MOVIE Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Park, 1 Prince St. NIGHTS Come for the fun and Madison St. Information: www. adventure of the outdoor movies Information: 703-746-5592 alexandriafilmfest.com 30 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View It’s time to change the law The monthly column by Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attor- ney Bryan Porter has been a terrific addition to the Times’ opin- Opinion ion pages. Porter has helped us understand distinctions between legal terms, as in this week’s column, and provided an interest- “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” ing window into how a prosecutor’s office operates. - Thomas Jefferson Two recent legal outcomes make it clear that, while better understanding of state and federal code is important, sometimes laws simply need changing. Last week, many in Alexandria were horrified to learn that Kashif Bashir, who shot Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy in the head at point blank range in 2013, was being released from the mental hospital where he had been treated since being de- clared not guilty by reason of insanity in 2014. While he miraculously survived the ruthless, unprovoked at- tack, five years later Laboy has lost his career and his marriage broke under the strain. The former officer told the Times: “He shot me. I’m very lucky that I’m still here, but I’m suf- fering more than he is. I’m still going to the hospital two times a week. It’s not right that they gave him medication and said he’s good now and he’s out there.” It’s difficult to disagree with Laboy. As Porter explained in the June 14 Times story, “Alexandria officer’s shooter released,” this result is a direct consequence of Virginia state law, which only allows for verdicts of “guilty” or “not guilty by reason of insanity” in cases like this. Porter said about 20 other states have a third option, “guilty but mentally ill,” that would enable someone like Bashir to be kept behind bars. While basic humanity moves us to protect those who have no idea what they are doing, Porter said Bashir Your Views was aware of his actions because he, first, stalked a woman with the intent of raping her, then led police on a 100-mile-per-hour car chase. Musing on the election results It’s time for Virginia to become the 21st state to have such a provision added to state law. Alexandria’s mayor, city council To the editor: identify the entire forest; wards and their and city staff should prioritize adding this third outcome to its With great interest, I read the Alexan- associated issues become very parochial proposed legislative package for 2019. City residents should urge dria Times June 14 editorial, “June Mad- in nature. If you run at-large, then you our state representatives, Delegates Mark Levine and Charniele ness,” and I have a few comments: have to represent the greater good of the Herring and State Sen. Adam Ebbin, to introduce legislation that I don’t think it’s fair to say that Alex- city; you must reach out on issues that changes this law. andria voters addressed their displeasure matter to women, minorities and immi- The second disturbing legal outcome, while not a matter as an anti-Old Town express at the bal- grants. of life and death like the Laboy case, concerns the attempt by lot box. Rather, I think Alexandria voters Several winners in the council race, longtime La Bergerie owners Laurent and Margaret Janowsky to mostly repudiated the mayor and council Canek Aguirre, John Chapman, Elizabeth relocate their restaurant to 329 N. Washington Street and add a candidate slate backed by the soft money Bennett-Parker and Amy Jackson, for ex- five-room inn to the operation. This relocation was opposed by from the Republican organization, Al- ample, ran campaigns that reached out to a group of neighbors, who challenged the move in court – as is exandrians for Better City Government the entire city on issues that matter, like their right. (A4BCG). The fact is, A4BCG receives a education. What’s not right about this scenario, however, is that it lot of money from Republicans and most It is 100 percent fair of the Times to dragged on for nearly four years, as the neighbors kept appeal- of their endorsed slate of candidates – say that diversity won the day in the ing even after losing or being denied at each step. First, circuit incumbent Mayor Allison Silberberg and Democratic primary elections – as well court ruled against the neighbors, then Virginia’s Supreme council candidates Robert Ray and Matt it should. The mayoral winner of the pri- Court twice declined to hear the appeal. But the time and legal Feely – took the losses. In short, the take mary, Justin Wilson, is the child of a black expenses involved caused the Janowskys to this week announce here is that Alexandrians don’t like elec- father. Our council Democratic primary they can’t move forward. tion interference. winners include a Hispanic American, an This outcome is a loss for Alexandria, as it had the chance The Alexandria Times longs for the day African American, a Sudanese American to add an Inn at Little Washington-caliber establishment to its that the city will have “election wards” so and three women. This is nothing short stable of small businesses. It is also indicative of a larger problem that “to ensure that all sections of town of a huge moment for Alexandria. have representation on council.” This -Matthew S. Worner, SEE OUR VIEW | 32 statement pegs a certain tree but doesn’t Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 31

My View | Mark Jinks Justice Matters High expectations for with Bryan Porter Potomac Yard Metro Legal misconceptions from TV To the Alexandria Community: There is a plethora of running afoul of the dou- crime therein. Since the 1970s, the city has worked closely with resi- television shows that pur- ble jeopardy clause of the There are two classes dents and businesses toward the vision of a new Potomac port to show how crimes are Constitution. Nor can the of theft in Virginia: Grand Yard Metro station. After decades of hard work, we are investigated and tried. One federal authorities usurp Larceny and Petit Larceny. closer than ever to the significant transit, environmental huge problem exists with the state’s sovereignty by The charge is determined and economic benefits the station will provide. these procedurals: they al- forcing a local prosecutor to by the value of the goods While there has been extensive communication, con- ways get it wrong. give up a charged case. stolen. For almost three sultation and engagement among stakeholders throughout In this article, I aim to In the real world, I am decades, the threshold was this long and complex process, this dispel some happy to report stuck at $200, however, I was not the case for the procure- common that we work am happy to report that the ment phase of the project last year misperceptions closely with our General Assembly increased and this year. On behalf of your city about how police federal breth- that limit to $500 in the government, I apologize that we did and prosecutors ren. If a crime past session. The change not live up to the standards we set operate. First, catches the at- goes into effect July 1. and our community expects. let’s start with tention of a Grand Larceny Auto, or To maintain the integrity of the this proposition: federal agency, GLA, is simply the theft of competitive procurement process, in the common we will discuss a car valued at more than we were required to curtail some of parlance, the the matter with $500. It is theoretically pos- our communication with the public phrase “federal them and de- sible to have a PLA – petit cide who is in a MARK JINKS while Metro reviewed confidential offense” means BRYAN PORTER larceny auto – but it would bids from prospective construction a big case. From better position require a vehicle like the contractors. City staff were permitted to participate in the this, most citizens would to handle the matter. Care 1976 Buick Century I drove process only if they adhered to Metro’s strict confidenti- infer that most serious cas- is given to not duplicate ef- in high school. That car ality rules. es are handled by federal forts and, in my experience, had no heat, so I kept two The station was originally designed to have two en- law enforcement and that, both state and federal au- blankets in it for the winter trances on the west side of the tracks – one on the north if the feds want to adopt a thorities remember that our months. end of the platform and one on the south end – and an- case, they can easily require overarching goal is to main- Likewise, “jail” and other entrance on the east side of the tracks. When initial state and local authorities tain the safety of the public. “prison” are not synony- bids far exceeded the project’s budget, the only practical to dismiss their prosecu- I would also note that in mous: instead, a jail is a way to keep the $320 million station financially viable was tions. Virginia, the Attorney Gen- local facility in which peo- to remove the south entrance along Potomac Avenue. The This is an inaccurate eral’s office has little orig- ple serve short periods of north entrance will be accessible about a block away. picture. First, with the ex- inal criminal jurisdiction. 12 months or less, while a We believed we were prohibited from informing the ception of national security Furthermore, local prose- prison is a state correction- public of cost-saving design changes. It now appears there cases, which had an obvi- cutors do not work for the al facility in which convicts was a critical misunderstanding about what could be re- ous federal connection, the Attorney General. Howev- serve more lengthy sen- leased. In hindsight, city staff and I should have pressed majority of violent crimes er, the AG’s office is usually tences. harder to clarify the basis for keeping the design changes are investigated and pros- willing to provide support Most frustrating for confidential. This would have allowed us to have a more ecuted by state and local and assistance if requested prosecutors, however, is the informed conversation about communicating changes to agencies. Almost all mur- to do so by localities. TV-induced misperception the public. ders are prosecuted at the The litany of misconcep- that incriminating forensic Many members of our community are understandably state level as well as most tions caused by unrealistic evidence like fingerprints upset. We typically provide better communication, and robberies, rapes and bur- TV shows is lengthy. On or DNA is easily recovered the community rightfully expected better. We would have glaries. television, detectives will from crime scenes and preferred to communicate the design changes much earli- Furthermore, the fed- use the words “robbery” should be located in almost er and more directly than we did, and we commit to more eral government and the and “burglary” as syn- any investigation. This phe- thoroughly reviewing how confidentiality applies or does Commonwealth of Virginia onyms. Any real gumshoe nomenon, known as the not apply to future situations and projects. are different political en- knows that you rob a person “CSI Effect,” is prevalent The Potomac Yard Metro station will dramatically im- tities, each with its own and burglarize a home. Rob- among prospective jurors prove transit options, help the environment by taking cars plenary criminal authority. bery is defined as the theft and is a real issue that pros- off the road, spur economic growth through new homes and The usual term used in this of property from another ecutors have to address. jobs and provide increased tax revenue to meet vital com- context is “separate sover- person, accomplished by More on the CSI Effect in munity needs. We are committed to providing timely and eigns,” meaning that theo- force or threats. Common the near future. accurate information about this project and look forward to retically, a criminal can be law burglary is breaking a new station that will make our entire community proud. charged and prosecuted for into and entering the home The writer is the a crime at both the federal of another, at night, and Commonwealth’s Attorney The writer is the Alexandria City Manager. and state level, and without with the intent to commit a for Alexandria. 32 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES New councilors should Three-part plan for school safety To the editor: sneak a weapon or explosive onto the protect housing funds Regardless of our political affilia- school grounds. tion or ideology, we can all agree on Also, off-duty police officers To the editor: one thing: our children are the fu- should be hired to maintain secu- There have been suggestions in Protecting the meals ture, and they must be protected at all rity during the day, and to patrol the press and on social media that tax dedicated funds costs. The Parkland, Florida and San- the school grounds during the non- City Councilor Willie Bailey lost his for affordable housing ta Fe, Texas shootings demonstrate school hours. Additionally, retired bid for re-election because of his lead- from the aggressive that we need to have a fool proof, police officers, retired military veter- ership on the meals tax. This modest repeal campaign being comprehensive program in place. ans or other individuals certified in one-cent increase in the tax that din- First, the Alexandria City Council the use of firearms should be hired to waged by some local ers will pay at Alexandria restaurants should direct the schools superinten- provide additional armed protection to support affordable housing was businesses will be an dent, the health department, the fire for our students during the school passed by a four-to-three vote. Two important early test department, the chief of police and hours. of the four council supporters were for new members the sheriff to develop a three-part Next, a “see something, say some- re-elected. of city council. plan to ensure that every one of our thing” program should be instilled in Bailey has been a strong advo- 16 Alexandria school campuses are the schools. There have been numer- cate for affordable housing, includ- safe and secure twenty four hours a ous missed opportunities to identify ing workforce housing. He actually in affordable housing since 2000 and day, and that everyone understands someone who is intending to harm has put his beliefs into action time indicated their commitment to turn- what to do, including first respond- others, despite the individual leaving and time again on council. Not only ing back that trend. ers. The plans need to be vetted with numerous clues. did he lead on dedicating about $5 Protecting the meals tax dedicat- the teachers and the PTA. Finally, an emergency response million dollars to affordable housing ed funds for affordable housing from First, a physical security program program must include detailed plans through the meals tax, but he was key the aggressive repeal campaign being must be implemented. Entrance and of action on how to respond to an at- to renovating Ramsey Homes to cre- waged by some local businesses will egress should be controlled in a simi- tack, tailored for each school’s needs. ate additional affordable housing and be an important early test for new lar way, to include scans of backpacks We must be able to implement to providing funding for the Church members of city council. Will they and other items so that anyone want- a system that is similar to what is of the Resurrection project, which have the backbone to withstand spe- ing to enter a school complex should currently in use in airports, federal will create more than 100 new units. cial interest lobbying and stay true to be cleared to do so. All students, buildings or numerous other venues. He has set the bar on this issue their campaign assertions? I hope so, teachers and visitors to every school There is no higher priority than to for new council members to follow. and I am confident that a great many should be cleared to enter by clearing protect our children, so let’s make it It is encouraging that virtually ev- other voters do as well. themselves and any baggage through happen. ery Democratic candidate for council -Sammie Moshenberg, a magnetometer. In this manner no -Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet, publicly decried the 90 percent loss Alexandria student or other visitor will be able to Alexandria

City manager, attorney should hit the road OUR VIEW FROM | 30 that enables the legal equiva- To the editor: to last year’s determination But worse was, to get to references to secret codicils lent of an arms race. It’s just Something’s rotten in by the Metro board to trun- the bottom of how and why between the city and devel- wrong for a plaintiff that los- our local government. We cate its Potomac Yard Metro they were treated like pro- opers who agreed to help es in court to be able to ulti- are not being served well station. verbial mushrooms (kept in fund the new Metro station mately win by having deeper by some of our senior pub- The Metro board, on the dark and fed offal), this if it was located where they pockets. lic servants. City Manager which lame duck council pop-up force had to use the wanted it rather than where Changing this would also Mark Jinks and City Attor- member Paul Smedberg FOIA process. What they good government and fiscal require legal reform – not to ney Jim Banks recently bit sits, eliminated one of two got back from Banks were prudence would place it. limit anyone’s ability to sue, the hand that feeds them – planned Potomac Yard troves of redacted corre- All of which is by way of which is one of the most fun- mine and yours – by telling Metro entries. The elim- spondence. saying this is a mess, one damental American rights, us to eat dirt, figuratively inated entry was the one Since these citizens did made unnecessarily messier but to make plaintiffs ulti- speaking. Enough. It’s time most convenient to those not ask for state secrets or by Jinks and Banks. For in- mately responsible for oppo- for them to pack their bags lured to this planned com- for social security numbers, tentionally hiding informa- nents’ legal fees if they con- and move on. munity. disinterested observers now tion and for allowing public tinue to sue and lose. These two enforced a When this news was be- can’t help but wonder what falsifications by city staff The legal outcomes of the decision to keep an entire latedly revealed, a new force Jinks and Banks are hiding. resulting in unwarranted past two weeks show that city in the dark for nearly popped up almost instan- At this point, it does not property developments, understanding the law is im- one year. Who made this taneously: those tricked take much imagination to each with environmentally portant. But sometimes it’s decision and why is behind into believing what the city believe whatever informa- damaging consequences, also necessary to change the a shroud. Literally, what’s originally promised; that is, tion is being closeted must they should hit the road. code that governs us, partic- shrouded is an exchange of a Potomac Yard Metro with be juicy if not incriminat- -Jimm Roberts, ularly when outcomes seem correspondence pertaining two entrances. ing. Maybe there are even Alexandria like injustices. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 33 OUT OF THE ATTIC

Denise Dunbar Virginia barbecue: A slice of history Publisher & Executive Editor Barbecue, a signature and ate this fusion cuisine as [email protected] American dish, has played soon as it was cooked. Alexa Epitropoulos a starring role in communi- Few barbecue aficiona- Editor ty life since colonial times. dos have stuck with Florida’s [email protected] George Washington enjoyed Timucuan Indian practice of this outdoor culinary pur- grilling fish, lizards and alli- Margaret Stevens suit: in 1769 the Colonel gators, as reported by French Sales Director [email protected] “went in to Alexandria to explorer Jacques Lemoyne in a Barbicue and stayed all the 1560s. Southern colonists Patrice V. Culligan Night,” winning eight shil- committed the hog – an an- Publisher Emerita lings at cards during the imal they could raise easily [email protected] course of the event which and cheaply – to the dish. Dif- lasted three days. A journal ferences in meat choice, sauce EDITORIAL entry dated Sep. 18, 1773 PHOTO/COURTESY OFFICE OF HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA ingredients and fire material records Colonel Washing- gatherings were widely pop- Since the discovery of fire – e.g., charcoal, or hickory, Missy Schrott ton hosting his own barbe- ular among early Americans as a cooking method, many oak or mesquite wood – make Reporter [email protected] cue, complete with bread or of African descent, both free cultures have prepared meat barbecue a customizable re- biscuits, having bought “45 and enslaved. As banjos and over an open fire. The first gional specialty. Northern Mae Hunt weight” of flour “for barbe- other African instruments recorded instance of barbe- Virginia’s preferred sauce Editorial Intern cue.” played during such get-to- cues was made in the 1490s has changed from the colo- [email protected] The colonial tradition of gethers, the barbecue took on by early Spanish explorers nial vinegar and butter-based the barbecue remained with a multicultural flavor among led by Christopher Colum- concoction to a tomato-based ADVERTISING Washington into his presi- enslaved communities. bus who observed outdoor sauce with pork. dency; after laying the cor- By the 1800s, barbecued cooking called “barbacoa” by Popular before the Amer- Marty DeVine nerstone of the Capitol Build- meat was often served with a natives of what is now Haiti. ican Revolution throughout [email protected] ing in 1793, he and his fellow hefty side of civics: attendees Fish and game were laid on a the colonies, barbecues re- Deb Riley statesmen dined on a five- at these formal community framework of wooden racks mained widespread only in [email protected] hundred-pound barbecued ox gatherings engaged in a pa- built over slow-roasting fires the south after independence Patrice V. Culligan in the newly-founded city of rade, prayer, reading of the to preserve the meat for later and were enjoyed by all levels [email protected] Washington, D.C. Declaration of Independence consumption. of society, from the enslaved While tucking into French and a long series of toasts on English explorers looking to the planter class, bringing Margaret Stevens [email protected] cuisine during his tenure as patriotic subjects, according for the “Lost Colony” in North family and friends together ambassador to France from to a 2017 article in The New Carolina in the 1580s also the same way our gatherings 1784 to 1789, Thomas Jeffer- Yorker. Political candidates noted the slow-roasting fires over a grill or fire pit do today. ART DIRECTOR son took the time to write to took note and were on hand used by the natives to smoke Alexandria restaurants today Aleksandra (Sasha) James Madison about what when the crowds assembled. food. In the early 1600s, Vir- continue the long tradition of Kochurova meat best suited Virginia “Democrats,/They eat rats!/ ginia colonists adopted this barbecue in this city. [email protected] barbecue; Jefferson preferred But Whigs/Eat pigs!” was a method by copying the Pow- venison while Madison insist- barbecue-related slogan cho- hatan Indian use of wooden Out of the Attic is provid- CONTRIBUTORS ed that smaller creatures were sen by supporters of William roasting platforms. The col- ed by the Office of Historic Kim Gilliam better complemented by the Henry Harrison to promote onists switched it up by bast- Alexandria. This week’s Elizabeth Holm smoky sauce. their presidential candidate ing the meat with a vinegar, article is from the Carlyle Louise Krafft Barbecues and outdoor in 1840. butter, salt and pepper sauce, House Historic Park. Jim McElhatton Jeff McQuilkin Dr. Vivek Sinha Weekly Poll Jordan Wright

Last Week This Week Take the poll at alextimes.com ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Are you happy with the results from Tuesday’s Do you think Virginia should add a Managing Partner Democratic Primary? “guilty but mentally ill” ruling to its The Ariail family Suzanne Brock 34% - Yes court system, in addition to “guilty” and William Dunbar 26% - No “not guilty by reason of insanity”? HOW TO REACH US A) Yes 110 S. Pitt St. 21% - I’m happy with the council outcome, but not the Alexandria, VA 22314 mayoral outcome B) No 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 19% - I’m happy with the mayoral outcome, but not council www.alextimes.com 34 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES DEATH NOTICES Weekly Words LYDIA BLAKE (93), of Alexandria, May 31, 2018 GEORGE W. GOOD (97), of Alexandria, May 23, 2018 ROBERT L. KOBELKA, of Alexandria, June 13, 2018 ROBERT KRAUSS, of Alexandria, May 26, 2018 ROGER MAHAN (61), of Alexandria, June 1, 2018 RICHARD T. MASON, formerly of Alexandria, June 13, 2018 RICHARD “RIP” RUFFNER (62), formerly of Alexandria, May 30, 2018 PATRICIA “PAT” SIMMS (67), formerly of Alexandria, June 1, 2018 JEAN M. STARRY, of Alexandria, May 5, 2018

PAIR UP By Timothy E. Parker ACROSS 65. Makes changes to 125. Utter 1. Long way from around the corner 66. About 322 kilometers 126. What to do on a high note 5. “You know the rest” abbr. 70. Make from scratch 127. Fine or lost things

8. Thurman of Hollywood 72. Artist cutting into glass Solution: Last Week’s 11. Old Turkish VIP 73. Provide with housing DOWN 14. Kosher? No. 77. Enchanting short stories 1. Misbehave 18. MMA “ring” 42. Stylish ‘60s jacket 81. Friendly type? 80. “___ Good at Goodbyes” (Sam 2. Offspring of 83-Across 19. Lao-tzu’s thing Smith song) 43. Stick sequins on 3. Assembly area of old Greece 85. Musical mixture 20. Conjunctivitis, simpler 81. Was in an insurrection 45. Sermon deliverer, briefly 4. Emulate magnetic poles 87. Pairs for the cost of one 22. Inheritor’s document 82. Afore kin 47. Affirm confidently 5. Abbr. that replaces things 88. Person of nobility 23. It gives starters a rest 83. Lady deer 48. The two Griffeys 6. Informal skin art 89. Cheese from whey 26. Norway’s most populous city 84. Many a sports car 49. “Are we having fun ___?” 7. Call in the Aussie outback 27. Not authentic 86. Boxing “weight” 50. Very common article 91. Shows alarm 8. Spirit of positivity 28. 1974 Spanish hit song 90. Veggie of the South 51. Ventilation duct 92. Shrinking waterway 9. Usher incorrectly 29. Tenants 93. It’s surrounded by water 53. Joyfully walk there 96. Elbow room 10. Now, later or whenever 31. Song of David 94. Grass for a new home 57. Relinquishes 98. Like good crime dramas 11. Thing placed in Vegas 32. Judo teacher 95. Moans loudly 58. Build, as a skyscraper 100. Fruit from New Zealand 12. It reacts in a wink 33. Low-stakes gamblers 97. One of 10 million in one joule 59. Building annex 101. Hymn that’s awfully grim 34. Doc’s org. 99. Be a pain to 13. The people of Sanaa 60. Vast treeless plain 102. Tool for a mountain climber 36. Pianist in “Casablanca” 101. Married woman no more 14. You and I together 61. Pauses or interruptions (var.) 103. Place of action 37. Hate-disgust combo 104. Noted opera tenor 15. Vertical part of a step 63. Good thing to be, moneywise 38. Snaky shape 107. Hipbone-related 16. Talk-show name 64. Luxury hotel hangings 105. Beehive State tribe 41. Faris of TV 112. Place for a polar bear 17. Dentist’s suggestion 67. Six-time N.L. home run leader Mel 106. Marsh grass 44. Slender shore gull 113. Rock in limestone 21. Wildcats’ campus letters 68. Gandhi’s garb 108. Evans or Ronstadt 46. Like cat burglars 114. Regret or pain unit 24. Priest of Tibet 69. Litter sounds 109. Contract signer 50. Ambidextrous 115. Russo of movies 25. Elaborate, as decor (Abbr.) 70. Be concerned 110. James Bond is one 30. Avoid at all costs 52. Prefix with centric or maniac 116. “Keep ‘em coming” speaker 71. Phnom Penh money unit 111. Big name in breath mints 54. Sign of peace 119. Huge ox 32. It’s mixed in concrete 74. Wizard-revealing dog 113. Frequently, old-style 55. Adverb in contracts 120. Small pastry 33. The “Friendly Islands” 75. How many buy textbooks 114. Stomped underfoot 56. Ad-___ committee 121. Baby’s word 35. “Death In Venice” writer Thomas 76. Pay-view filler 58. Not permanent 122. Little impression? 38. Feta cheese sources 77. Not many 117. Rock with value 62. Acid-alcohol combo 123. Separated couple 39. Alphabetize, e.g. 78. U-turn from tight 118. Mafia kingpin 63. Unpaid debt 124. Vote of support 40. Fondant-pressing machine 79. Mouse-sighting shriek WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 21, 2018 | 35 Classifieds

AUCTIONS Special Use Permit to operate a ABC NOTICE restaurant establishment; zoned ABSOLUTE AUCTION SMITH KR/King Street Urban Retail MOUNTAIN LAKE Waterfront Lot Zone with Dock. June 23 at 10 am. ALEXANDRIA PLANNING APPLICANT: Alexandria Coffee Lot 55, The Retreat, Franklin DEPARTMENT Company County, Virginia. Tax Assessed NOTICE OF PLANNER: Madeleine Sims – Value: $220,000.00. WALKER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW madeleine.sims@alexandriava. COMMERCIAL SERVICES, www. The following request has been gov walkercommercialservices.com received for administrative 540-344-6160 VAAF 549 In accordance with section review and approval. 11-500 of the zoning ordinance, EDUCATION For information about this appli- the above listed request may be cation or to comment, visit the approved administratively by the CAREER TRAINING City’s website at www.alexandri- Director of Planning and Zon- AIRLINES ARE HIRING – ava.gov/planning or call (703) ing. If you have any comments Get FAA approved hands on 746-4666. regarding the proposal above, please contact Planning and Zon- Aviation training. Financial aid Special Use Permit #2018-00051 ing staff at 703.746.4666 or email for qualified students – Career 917 King Street – Proposed Busi- the planner listed no later than placement assistance. CALL Avi- ness: Misha’s Coffee July 12, 2018 ation Institute of Maintenance Request for a new administrative SCHEV certified 877-204-4130

HELP WANTED CDL TRAINING FOR LO- CAL/OTR DRIVERS! $700- $1200 a week! 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. Veterans in Demand! Richmond/Fredericks- burg 877-CDS-4CDL; Lynchburg/Roanoke 855-CDS- 4CDL; Front Royal/Winchester 844-CDS-4CDL

PATENT ANALYST III FOR CPA GLOBAL (LANDON IP), INC. IN ALEXANDRIA, ABC NOTICE VA: Independently perform pat- Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control entability, validity, infringement 2901 Hermitage Road / P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261 & freedom-to-operate patent & www.abc.virginia.gov technical literature searches. Req’d: Master’s deg in Electrical Engineering + 3 yrs of patent research exp w/ a focus in semi-conductor/physics area. POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL Telecommuting option avail. APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! The applicant shown below is applying to the Email [email protected] Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. about the position… SERVICES TYPE(S) OF LICENSE(S): ______Beer On Premises Do you love working with your hands? Are you interested in construction and in becoming an DIVORCE–Uncontested, FULL NAME(S) OF OWNER(S): ______Five Guys Operations LLC If general partnership, enter partners’ names or name of partnership. If LP, LLP, LLC or corporation, enter name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club, enter name. Only if a electrician? Then the electrical apprentice position $395+$86 court cost. No court sole proprietor, enter ﬁrst, middle and last name. appearance. Estimated com- could be perfect for you! Electrical apprentices are able pletion time twenty-one days. TRADE NAME: ______Five Guys Burgers & Fries to earn a paycheck and full benefits while learning the Telephone inquiries welcome-no EXACT LOCATION WHERE trade through firsthand experience. BUSINESS WILL TRADE: ______725 King St obligation. Hilton Oliver, Attor- (street address) what we’re looking for… ney. 757-490-0126. Se Habla ______Alexandria (city/town) Motivated D.C. residents who want to learn the Español. BBB Member. ______Virginia 22314-3014 (county) (state) (zip + 4) electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED PARTNERS / CORPORATE OFFICERS HAVING INTEREST IN THE BUSINESS: ______as well as reliable transportation. WANTED TO BUY (name) (title / nature of interest)

______OR TRADE (name) (title / nature of interest) a little bit about us… ______Power Design is one of the top electrical contractors in FREON R12 WANTED: (name) (title / nature of interest) DATE OF FIRST NEWSPAPER the U.S., committed to our values, to training and to giving CERTIFED BUYER will PAY PUBLISHING: ____ / ____ / ______CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases (date of ﬁrst newspaper publishing) (signature/title) back to the communities in which we live and work. Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from above date, the of cans. (312) 291-9169; www. publishing date of the ﬁrst of two required newspaper legal notices. more details… refrigerantfinders.com Objections should be registered within 30 days at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email

805-4 rev. 09/2012. This is an ofﬁcial state document. All information contained or submitted therein is public information. Please Retail License Application, page 10 [email protected]! LEGAL NOTICES refer to privacy statement (pg. 3) regarding personal/tax information. Reference instructions (provided separately) with questions. 36 |JUNE 21, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Whether you’re looking for a place in the sand, or a new castle on land -

WE ALWAYS GO THE EXTRA MILE!

Let us know if you, your friends or family have any plans to buy or sell. We’d be delighted to help!

WWW.HOUSESBYDAYBAVIN.COM

Hope your summer is sizzling and that you are finding time for some fun in the sun!

Pat Day | 703.850.7934 | [email protected] Mason Bavin | 703.338.6007 | [email protected] www.housesbydaybavin.com 109 S Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

109 S Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.549.9292 McEnearney.com