Alexandria Times
Vol. 14, No. 52 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. DECEMBER 28, 2017
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Washington St., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 3 A look back on 2017 In this, our year-in-review issue, we pause boat club has been erected and the Robinson to take stock of what has transpired during Terminal South site has been excavated and the 12 months of the expiring calendar year. is about to be rebuilt into Robinson Landing Some events acquire clarity with the passage townhomes. of a few months, more recent happenings are Significant change also occurred within Al- sometimes still coming into focus, while others exandria City Public Schools. In 12 months, the leave emotional scars that the passage of time city has had one superintendent resign, an in- does not fully heal. terim superintendent fill in capably and a new Falling into the latter category is the superintendent be named. There was a change shootout that took place at Eugene Simpson at the helm of Alexandria’s lone public high Park Field on June 14. James T. Hodgkinson school, with Peter Balas taking the reins. And opened fire on Republican congressmen and long-time, beloved elementary school princi- aides while they were practicing for the annual pal Lucretia Jackson retired after more than 30 congressional baseball game. years at ACPS. What is most miraculous about that day is Our city schools were also involved in the that Hodgkinson himself was the only person year’s most acrimonious issue, as Crawley’s killed, though the House Majority Whip, Rep. request for funds within the city’s 10-year CIP Steve Scalise (R-La.), was critically wounded plan increased by almost 100 percent over a and is still recovering from injuries he suffered. few-month span. Schools advocates reacted Several factors prevented further loss of life, angrily when others in the community, includ- Partner with ACT to make a lasting which deserve repeating and celebrating. First, ing city council, balked at approving such a difference in our community Simpson Field groundskeeper Marvin Paz had large increase coupled with a significant hike locked the gate on the third base side of the in the ACPS operating budget. park, which prevented Hodgkinson from enter- Lastly, significant change occurred within ing the field. The courageous actions of capitol the Alexandria Times itself this year, as Alexa police officers Crystal Griner and David Bailey, Epitropoulos joined the paper in April as man- and of Alexandria Police Department officers aging editor and reporter. Her work revamping Alexander Jensen, Kevin Jobe and Nicole Batt- our digital offerings – including daily news up- aglia, coupled with the quick arrival of Alexan- dates – as well as her work covering the local dria EMT personnel on the scene, helped save business community has taken the Times in Scalise and others. exciting, new directions. New graphic designer It was a horrible day, but it could have been Aleksandra Kochurova has tweaked our fonts so much worse. And in the aftermath of the and presentation, giving the paper a fresh, atrocious event, Alexandrians from across the modern look. And new reporter Missy Schrott city, but particularly the Del Ray neighbor- has quickly made her mark with compelling hood, rallied and reaffirmed their commitment feature stories. to our community. This new team has enabled the Times to Despite this, something changed in Alex- tackle our most ambitious reporting endeavor andria on June 14. Until a tragedy hits close to to date: the seven-part series on opioids in Al- Partner With Us home, there’s a sense of “otherness” to terrible exandria that culminated in last week’s front events. Mass shootings only happen in other page story in which Epitropoulos told the sto- places – until one happens in your hometown. ries of two recovering addicts who reside in the We always knew the unthinkable could happen city. More exciting projects are in the works, here, but we didn’t have to confront that possi- some of which we will be announcing in early bility. Now we do, and it’s unsettling. 2018. In fact, if there was a theme to 2017, it was Finally, we would like to thank our readers various types of change. and advertisers. We thank Alexandria residents A shift in the political winds following the not only for reading, writing in to us and voic- surprise election of Donald Trump as president ing your views on important issues within the last November brought different types of po- city, but also for your willingness to reach out Find out how your family can use an ACT litical activism to the forefront in Alexandria. to us with tips on potential stories and for of- Donor Advised Fund to make a difference Heretofore unseen political elements, such as fering to talk with us and tell us your stories. for those causes that matter to you. Alt-right.com, set up shop in Alexandria. This And the Times would simply not exist with- led to sporadic protests outside their Old Town out our advertisers, who see the value that www.actforalexandria.org office. All of these events led many in Alexan- showcasing their businesses and services in our dria to post signs emphasizing kindness and paper brings to them, and who also see the val- inclusion. ue that a community newspaper brings to the Dramatic change also came to Alexandria’s entire city. waterfront in 2017. Hotel Indigo opened, a new Happy holidays and best wishes for 2018. 4 |DECEMBER 28, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Investigating the opioid epidemic in
THETHE CREMATION GARDENS Alexandria: A seven part series AT Alexandria is not immune to the nation-wide opioid epidemic, as overdoses, IVY HILL CEMETERY arrests and those seeking treatment have all grown exponentially here in the past two years. In a multi-part series that ran from May through December 2017, Times reporters, editors and graphic designers examined various facets of the crisis, from statistics to stories of Alexandrians affected by the opioid scourge. Seven investigative stories coupled with editorials, columns and breaking news accounts comprised the coverage. Summaries of the investigative stories can be found below. The full package can be read at www.alextimes.com/news/opioids-in-alexandria
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Forty-four Alexandria residents died due to opioid overdoses between 2012 and 2016, *For part of '16 and '17, only preg- according to statistics from nant women were admitted as new the city’s health department. patients due to a staffing shortage. *Projection based on year to date The number of Alexandria †Projection based on year to date SOURCE: ALEXANDRIA SOURCE: HEALTH DEPARTMENT residents treated for opioid DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH overdoses in regional hospitals GRAPHICS BY EVAN BERKOWITZ jumped to 105 in 2016, up the end of the year. for new admissions other than from 88 overdoses in 2015. At the same time, the city pregnant women for extended As of May 2017, there were 41 has experienced a downturn periods of time. In addition, 26 Alexandrians treated for opioid in available treatment options percent more addicts in the overdoses in emergency rooms, due to staffing shortages in the city’s overall substance abuse and if the trend continues, the city’s opioid treatment facilities. treatment programs in 2016 city is on track to have an all- During both FY16 and FY17, the admitted to using opioids than time high of 123 overdoses by treatment program was closed in 2015. ~ Happy~~ Canine NewSpecial YearHealth Needs One Care ~ &~ All! ~ ExtraThe patience cats & maydogs be at requiredthe Shelter to adopt would Flash. like At agePuppiesto 4, thankhe is require energetic, you surgery for your and sometimes. needsyear-end encouragement “Sarah’s charitable Fund” to Part two: contributionsprovides Shelter to feed petsslow and with down. comfort needed procedures. them as they await adoption. 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Susan Tatum, director of Any staff absence or funding “Public resources exist for finding homes for pets and people, too. the opioid treatment program, decrease is deeply felt by the folks who don’t have other www.diannhicks.com www.diannhicks.com said funding and staffing are nearly 200 patients who depend options, in a lot of cases,” Tatum deeply interconnected. The on the opioid treatment program said.
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JANUARY ‘Alt-right’ arrives in Alexandria An “alt-right” website launched in mid-January around President Donald Trump’s in- auguration, with its operations based on King Street in the heart of Old Town. The AltRight. com website listed three mem- bers of its leadership team: Daniel Friberg, Jason Jorjani and Michael Brown Richard Spencer. Spencer gained notoriety in named Alexan- November 2016 when at the an- dria police chief nual conference of the National Policy Institute, a white suprem- City Manager Mark Jinks acist think tank that Spencer tapped seasoned police veteran chairs, video captured by The At- Michael Brown to become Alex- lantic shows him shouting “Hail andria chief of police following Trump!” during his speech, and the retirement of Earl Cook in late being greeted with Nazi salutes 2016. Brown rose through the by some attendees. ranks of the California Highway Some Alexandrians respond- Patrol, starting as a police officer COURTESY PHOTO ed by holding protests on King in Los Angeles in 1977. He later Street outside of the group’s served as California state com- headquarters. Various signs missioner from 2004 to 2008. Alexandrians ready for new endorsing inclusiveness also As commissioner, he led a law sprang up around the city on enforcement agency with approx- front lawns and in shop win- imately 7,900 sworn personnel, administration dows. 3,100 civilian staff, more than Alexandrians of all political stripes prepared Press Secretary Sean Spicer, neither of whom 100 field offices and a budget of in anticipation of Donald Trump’s inauguration remained in their posts the entire year. $1.8 billion. as the 45th president of the United States on After being named press secretary, Spicer Brown had resided in Alexan- Jan. 20. Local Republicans readied for inau- told the Times it was the fulfillment of a dream. dria since 2010, when he became gural balls and celebrations, while Democrats “If you’re a communicator, this is the major director of the office of impaired organized and planned protests. leagues, the World Series of communications,” driving and occupant protection at The Alexandria Police Department and Spicer said. “From a very young age, I thought, the National Highway Traffic Safe- Sheriff’s Office were well represented at the in- ‘Maybe I’ll get a shot at doing that.’ You always ty Administration, where he was auguration ceremony. Police officers and sher- wonder if that will ever happen, so when that responsible for the development iff’s deputies assisted their peers from D.C.’s opportunity presents itself, you have to grab and implementation of national Metropolitan Police Department and other de- hold of it.” traffic safety policy and best prac- partments from across the country with crowd Alexandria Democratic Committee Chairman tices. control during Trump’s swearing-in and parade Clarence Tong said that attendance at local Brown said in an interview with down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. meetings skyrocketed following the election, the Times that one of his empha- Several members of the new president’s while hundreds of city residents participated in ses would be community policing, administration resided in Alexandria, including the Women’s March on Washington that took in which officers build relation- National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and place Jan. 21. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE ships with residents. “The effectiveness of a police department really depends upon Landmark Mall closes the relationships you establish within the community,” he said. The Howard Hughes Corpora- Jan. 31. stayed in place, with the existing two retail anchors owned their “That speaks to the police legit- tion, owner of Landmark Mall, Landmark had been the mall demolished and replaced respective properties. Any agree- imacy and everything else, and announced on Jan. 9 that it had scene of planned redevelop- by a mixed-use development ment about the site’s future also provides a vehicle for the purchased the since-closed Ma- ment for many years. Council ap- of retail, restaurants and more required all three to be on the community to communicate to cy’s department store. The mall proved Howard Hughes’ plan for than 400 residential units. same page. Hughes’ purchase us what their needs are. That’s and all stores within it, with the the site in 2013, then amended Ownership of the mall has of the Macy’s site solved part of incredibly important in policing to- exception of Landmark’s Sears it in 2015. Under that proposal, been a complicated issue. The the dilemma, though the Sears day, and I hope to do that with the store, which the Hughes Corpo- the current Macy’s and Sears Dallas-based Hughes Corpora- store remains the missing piece Alexandria Police Department.” ration does not own, closed on department stores would have tion owned the mall, while the of the puzzle for the company. Jinks praised Brown’s back- ground, particularly in the realm of community policing, when an- nouncing the appointment. Other notable events: [email protected] School board votes Ramee Gentry as chair; Josh Baker named new DASH general manager. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 7
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h c n a r B e overcrowding and capacity issues k i P staff report presented to city in our school division.” IMAGE/ACPS council. Protests greet ‘alt-right’ Other notable events: headquarters Officials unveil 72-hour parking rule replacement options. Protesters began gathering at the headquarters of the self-pro- claimed “alt-right” movement’s new headquarters at 1001 King St. in Old Town. Churches, com- munity groups and residents gathered to march against the organization. Protests continued on and off at the headquarters throughout 2017. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE City manager proposes 2.3-cent real estate tax hike City Manager Mark Jinks re- future-oriented view.” leased his $712.5 million fiscal Under the plan, general fund 2018 budget in February, which spending would grow 3.5 per- included a recommendation to cent beyond that of the prior raise the residential property tax fiscal year, and Jinks proposed rate by 2.7 cents. an increase in the real estate “The city is at a crossroads,” tax rate of $1.10 per $100 of Jinks said. “In the face of anemic assess value, up from $1.073 revenue growth and increasing from the prior year. That means expenditure demands, we can Alexandria residents would see choose the path of reduced ser- an average increase on their tax vices and foregone investments bill of 3.5 percent, or around in public buildings and infrastruc- $197 per year. ture … The other path is to take a [email protected] 10 |DECEMBER 28, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
MARCH City officials Exploratory committee unveils draft BID proposal lead massive After years of discussion and months heroin ring bust of development, a plan for an Old Town Business Improvement District was drafted Law enforcement officials and presented to the public on March 15. A in the City of Alexandria, as 13-member exploratory committee drafted well as state officials from the recommendations. Virginia and Maryland, an- The presentation was met with strenuous nounced on March 20 that resistance from many in the business com- they had apprehended 11 munity, including from former city councilor suspects in connection with Frank Fannon, who was in attendance at the a complex drug trafficking op- meeting and expressed dissatisfaction with eration throughout the D.C. the BID process. region. “There was a tremendous amount of outrage Alexandria Common- at last week’s BID meeting that this redlining tax wealth’s Attorney Bryan Por- could be assessed on certain properties,” Fan- ter said the arrests, and the non said. “The average taxpayer in the proposed seizure of firearms, vehicles BID district already pays an average of $10,000 and large quantities of illegal a year in property taxes along with an assort- narcotics and marijuana ment of other taxes the city levies on their entre- were an important step in preneurial enterprises. A further taking from the combating the national opi- owners will have a serious impact on numerous oid epidemic. businesses surviving.” FILE PHOTO Police said the investiga- Others expressed support for an Old Town of the Ballston BID. You’ve got to get it there, and it takes money, tion began a year prior after BID, including former Alexandria Chamber of “[King Street] should be one of the streets it has to be well planned out, and it’s a good Alexandria police officers Commerce CEO Tina Leone, who is president that is recognized in the United States. goal,” she said. investigated several heroin overdoses in the city. The effort ultimately included Council advertises City council backs purchase of West End building for school Virginia State Police, the Maryland State Police, On March 18, city council additional maxi- Prince George’s County Po- unanimously approved the trans- lice Department, the Prince mum tax increase fer of $4.56 million from the city George’s County State’s At- Just a month after City Man- general fund to Alexandria City torney’s Office and the Drug Public Schools to allow the pur- ager Mark Jinks requested a Enforcement Administration. 2.7-cent per $100 of assessed chase of the vacant office space Officials seized 10 guns, value increase in the property at 1701 and 1705 N. Beaure- more than 400 grams of tax rate, city council voted 6-1 gard St. for a planned new West heroin, 330 grams of co- to increase that amount by End elementary school. caine, 19 grams of PCP, three cents to a maximum of The property sits at the cor- seven pounds of marijuana, a 5.7-cent increase. Council is ner of North Beauregard Street $18,000 in cash and several required to advertise the max- and Rayburn Avenue, and all vehicles. imum tax rate weeks ahead of school bus, parent and staff ve- making a final decision on the hicular traffic would have to use PHOTO/ALEXA EPITROPOULOS Bishop Ireton budget and city taxes in May. private roadways. City officials, “I’m excited about this as system had not yet secured per- The additional funding was including Mayor Allison Silber- an addition to the city school mission from neighboring prop- cheerleaders win advanced by Vice Mayor Justin berg, expressed excitement at system … but this is an ongoing erty owners to use the private national title Wilson, who proposed putting the prospect of the school, but process,” Silberberg said. streets surrounding the building Bishop Ireton swept the revenue raised by the extra were concerned about some of Then ACPS Superintendent and its neighboring parking Christian Cheerleading As- three cents toward cash capital the logistics. Dr. Alvin Crawley said the school garage. sociation’s 2017 national to help pay for infrastructure championships in Fayetteville, projects. North Carolina on March 4. It Mayor Allison Silberberg cast Peter Balas named new principal was their second national title the lone dissenting vote, saying in as many years. she thought Jinks’ original pro- of T.C. Williams High School “We broke history,” said posed tax increase of 2.7 cents Superintendent Dr. Alvin Vernon Community School, Ireton coach Angela Hope-Es- was more reasonable. Crawley announced March 27 where he developed the school kew at the time. “We scored “I appreciate the spirit in that he appointed Peter Balas into the city’s first full K-5 dual the highest score ever, and which this is offered, but to as principal of T.C. Williams High language program. the association has been have that 5.7-cent increase on School, effective in July. Balas succeeded Jesse Din- going since 1987. It’s unbe- top of new fees is a great deal Balas had been with Alexan- gle, who was appointed principal lievable. I couldn’t even think to ask our taxpayers to shoulder dria City Public Schools for 15 in 2015, but announced his res- straight when our score was all at once,” she said at the years at the time, most recently ignation last November, effective announced.” time. serving as principal of Mount at the end of the school year. [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 11
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APRIL Woman sentenced to 14 Governor signs Alexandria years for murdering husband Paula Thompson Marshall, outfalls bills with 2025 deadline 48, was given two guilty verdicts Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) signed two on April 20 for murdering her bills in April that require Alexandria to have its 76-year-old husband, Rolf Mar- aged sewer system outfalls updated by 2025. shall, in October 2016 following The move was a blow to city leaders, all fellow an argument about their dog. Democrats, who formally wrote and asked Marshall was sentenced to McAuliffe to veto the bills after the Virginia State murder in the second degree and Senate rejected his proposed amendments that for the use of a firearm in com- would have extended the city’s deadline to 2027. mission of murder. The murder House Bill 2383 and Senate Bill 898 require took place after an argument that Alexandria begin remediating its four com- between Thompson Marshall bined sewer outfalls by 2023 and complete the and Marshall over potentially project by July 1, 2025. Previous language that caliber handgun. euthanizing their aging Akita dog. punished Alexandria by withholding all state-level Commonwealth’s attorney She told police the argument was funding should the city not meet the deadline Bryan Porter, in his sentencing was stricken from the final text of the legislation. prompted by the dog biting her argument, said: Delegate Mark Levine (D-45) said he was earlier in the day. “I know that people break disappointed the governor did not veto both bills, She said her husband gave her their wedding vows all the time, while Vice Mayor Justin Wilson concurred the a loaded gun and dared her to ladies and gentlemen. But it 2025 timeline is a stretch. shoot him. The victim, who was usually leads to divorce – not to “It’s clearly disappointing,” Wilson said. “The sitting in a defensive posture on the smoke of a fired .38 revolver city spends a lot of money to address the obliga- his favorite leather chair, was filling a living room and a man tions that the state doesn’t meet in other areas shot once in the torso with a .38 bleeding into his favorite chair.” like education, public safety, health. This just adds another thing to the list … It’s unfortunate they have created a timeline that is largely im- possible, but we will make do with what we do, with a General Assembly and governor’s office that has forgotten their obligation to local govern- ment. It is what it is.” FILE PHOTO
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MAY City council votes 6-1 to approve historic 5.7-cent tax hike As part of approving its that impact,” Wilson said at the ACPS’ requested $611 million. FY2018 budget in May, city coun- time. “In the end, for me, this The allocation for 2017 was $19 cil voted in May in favor of a 5.7- came down to a choice between million, in comparison to the cent increase to the city’s real a significant revenue increase $32.5 million requested by ACPS. estate tax rate – a 7.3 percent in- this year or a much more painful The approved FY2018 budget crease over the FY2017 budget. revenue increase in the future, for the city left the school system Council voted 6-1 to approve and, quite honestly, more expen- with a $2.1 million gap in its ap- the 5.7-cent tax increase, with sive ones to deal with a set of proved operating budget. Mayor Allison Silberberg dissent- deferred items that have gone on ACPS, in turn, cut some staff ing. Vice Mayor Justin Wilson first for far too long …” positions, delayed full step in- proposed the unprecedented tax The tax increase was part of creases for ACPS staff and put increase in March. City Manager an overall $728.1 million budget. facility modernization efforts Mark Jinks had suggested a 2.7- It included a $242.6 million ap- on hold. A press release issued cent real estate tax hike, which “This is far too much of a bur- Wilson, however, said the propriation for the Alexandria City at the time said ACPS aimed to Silberberg supported. The new den on our citizens all at once. To higher tax would offset the city’s Public School system, as well as “protect classrooms as far as rate translated into about $459 me, this is just not acceptable,” small revenue increases. the allocation of $373 million to possible and impact staff as little more in taxes and fees for the Silberberg said at the meeting. “The budget asks a lot of our the school system’s 2018-2027 as possible,” though it also noted average homeowner in FY2018 “Make no mistake, it’s a historic taxpayers, no question about it. Capital Improvement Program that 88 percent of ACPS’ operat- in comparison to FY2017. tax increase.” I don’t think anybody minimizes – a $238 million reduction from ing budget is personnel-related.
Alt-right leader Richard Spencer confronted by C. Christine Fair Alt-right leader Richard Spen- St. She confronted him about to leave, Spencer was the one cer’s altercation with a George- his white nationalist statements to lose his membership at the town professor on May 17 and and said his membership at the gym. Fair’s membership wasn’t the subsequent suspension of gym was an “unfair burden” to suspended, but the gym did his membership at an Alexan- women and people of color, as request a meeting with Fair, in dria gym prompted headlines well as male allies. She also which they told her to not con- from national media outlets. called him a “neo-Nazi.” front fellow gym members. The incident started when C. After the confrontation, the The incident occurred just a Christine Fair, a Georgetown as- gym’s general manager told few months after Spencer’s or- sociate professor, approached Fair she was creating a hostile ganization, AltRight.com, moved Spencer at Sport & Health’s Old environment. Though Fair was its headquarters to Old Town. Town location at 209 Madison COURTESY PHOTO the one that was initially told
COURTESY PHOTO Racist flyers in Del Ray spark outrage Schools super- Bishop Ireton Del Ray residents woke up intendent Alvin girls’ lacrosse the morning of May 27 to find Crawley announc- numerous flyers with racist bests rival SSSAS messages plastered on utility es resignation for state title polls and car windshields. The Dr. Alvin Crawley, superinten- After a hard-fought season, the flyers, concentrated on Com- dent of Alexandria City Public Bishop Ireton women’s lacrosse monwealth, Mount Vernon, Schools, announced on May 10 team bested rivals St. Stephens East Uhler and East Custis he would leave the post for a and St. Agnes on May 20, claim- avenues, bore racist, pro-fas- faculty position at George Ma- ing the Virginia Independent cist and anti-press slogans son University in the graduate School Athletic Association state and one flyer had personal school of education and human championship title with a narrow information about C. Christine development. 9-8 victory. Cardinals midfielder Fair, the Georgetown profes- Crawley became interim Madison Mote score the game’s sor who confronted alt-right superintendent of the school winning goal. The victory culmi- leader Richard Spencer at an district in 2013 and became the nated a major comeback for the Alexandria gym in May. The permanent leader in early 2014. team, as midway through the flyers were linked to a white During his time as superinten- season BI sported a mediocre 6-5 supremacist group called Van- dent, he saw ACPS through a record. The team bounced back guard America, but no group number of challenges, including with 13 consecutive wins, ending took responsibility for posting difficult budget cycles, redistrict- the season at 17-5. The St. Ste- the messages. Del Ray resi- ing and the purchase of a West phens and St. Agnes women’s dents responded to the flyers End office building that ACPS is team ended their season 26-1. by hanging posters of their own in the midst of transforming into [email protected] with positive messages. PHOTOS/ERIC WAGNER a new elementary school. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 15
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JUNE JUNE SHOOTING AT EUGENE SIMPSON STADIUM PARK What happened on June 14 Shortly after 7 a.m. on June 14, mem- bers of the Republican team were practic- ing at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Del Ray for the upcoming Congressional Baseball Game. Two members of the team who were leav- ing the practice field were ap- proached by 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson at 7:02 a.m. Hodgkinson asked the mem- bers if the practice was for the Republican or Democratic team. One of the members told the man that the team was Republican. Hodgkinson then walked away and retrieved a PHOTO/ALEXA EPITROPOULOS semi-automatic assault rifle and 9mm semi-automatic pis- JAMES Sparks fly during tol from his van. HODGKINSON The man re-approached the field and opened fire at 7:06 a.m. on the Old Town BID debate roughly 20 to 25 members of the team The Old Town BID had a contentious argued that a BID was needed to keep through the fence surrounding Eugene month in June. A city council work Old Town relevant in a time of growing Simpson Stadium Park. session brought members of the pro competition. Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority and anti side together for a panel dis- Later in the month, a proposal put whip, was playing by second base at the cussion on June 6. The anti side, con- forward by Vice Mayor Justin Wilson and time and was likely the first to be shot. Lob- sisting of Roger Digilio, Bert Ely, Kim Councilor Paul Smedberg and signed byist Matthew Mika was shot in the chest Putens and Dan Hazelwood, argued by Councilors Del Pepper, Willie Bailey shortly after and was assisted off the field that the process of developing a BID and John Chapman, directed the city by team members. Zack Barth, a legislative was deeply flawed and lacked trans- manager to prepare a new proposal that correspondent for Rep. Roger Williams (R- parency, while the pro side, consisting would include the BID’s boundaries, a Tx.) was struck in his left leg while lying on of Victoria Vergason, Tom Osborne, framework budget and a specific list of the ground for cover. Scott Shaw and Deana Rhodeside, services that a BID would provide. Members of Scalise’s security detail, U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents David NICOLE BATTAGLIA KEVIN JOBE Bailey and Crystal Griner were the first to caused Hodgkinson to duck behind the Lucretia Jackson retires from Matthew engage Hodgkinson. The fire from Bailey third base dugout and head south of the Maury Elementary School Lucretia Jackson, an influential princi- pal at Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy Shooter in our midst and Matthew Maury Elementary School, In the immediate aftermath of the retired in June after nearly 40 years at shooting, details began to emerge that Alexandria City Public Schools. Hodgkinson had been living in Alexandria Jackson began her career in Washing- for nearly six weeks before the incident ton D.C.’s public school system in 1973, took place. teaching fourth grade and a multi-age The FBI’s investigation indicated that classroom with first grade and kinder- Hodgkinson drove from Belleville, Illinois to garten students. She moved to ACPS in Alexandria in late March and had lived in PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT 1980, teaching at John Adams Elemen- the parking lot of the Del Ray YMCA Alex- tary School, Patrick Henry Elementary clubs. After two years, the school was ac- andria in his van since then. Hodgkinson School and was part of forming Cora credited and meeting its AYP goals. used free wifi at public libraries and was PHOTO/DENISE DUNBAR PHOTO/TINA GEHRING Kelly Magnet Elementary. Jackson left Lyles Crouch for Matthew a frequent visitor of the YMCA and, during She became assistant principal of Maury Elementary School in 2004 which, that time, had a number of conversations talked, he didn’t believe there were red Mount Vernon Elementary School in at the time, was the lowest performing with former Mayor Bill Euille. Euille noticed flags that he missed. 1992 and became principal of Lyles school in Northern Virginia. Jackson Hodgkinson was in the YMCA lobby every “The reality is I wish I could have Crouch Elementary School in 1996. At helped the school gain accreditation with- morning when he arrived between 7 and learned more about this gentleman and the time, Lyles Crouch wasn’t accredited in her first two years at the school and 7:30 a.m. could have known what was inside of him,” and was missing its adequate yearly increased enrollment from 158 to 410. Hodgkinson began initiating conversa- Euille told the Alexandria Times. progress goals. Jackson turned it into She was succeeded as principal at tions with Euille about employment oppor- Hodgkinson also was a daily patron of a K-5 traditional academy with fewer Matthew Maury by Victor Powell at the tunities and asked for suggestions for local South China, a Chinese restaurant in the students per classroom, new music and beginning of the school year. restaurants. 1300 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. He after school programs and homework [email protected] Euille said, throughout the time they came to the restaurant every day to get the WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 17
JUNE SHOOTING AT EUGENE SIMPSON STADIUM PARK What happened on June 14 and Bailey were engaging Hodgkinson, Gri- ner was shot in the ankle, which made her unable to stand. Alexandria Police Department officer Kevin Jobe arrived at the scene at 7:12 a.m., while fellow officers Nicole Battaglia and Alexander Jensen arrived at 7:13 a.m. Battaglia took fire from Hodgkinson before taking cover behind a parked car, while Jensen attempted to fire two rounds at Hodgkinson – the first which didn’t fire because his gun was in “cruiser safe” mode, the second which fired, but missed Hogkinson. Jensen’s third attempt to fire was suc- cessful, hitting Hodgkinson in the right hip. The injury caused Hodgkinson to partially collapse and drop the assault rifle. He then stood up again and shot at Bailey and Jen- sen with his 9mm semi-automatic pistol. PHOTO/STEPHANIE CAMPBELL PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT One of Bailey’s rounds hit Hodgkinson in the chest, while one of Jensen’s rounds hit Hodgkinson in the left hip. That hit caused The game goes on Hodgkinson to collapse on the ground. Just a day after the shooting that sent Even after he collapsed, the shooter at- shockwaves through the D.C. metro area, tempted to get up and motion toward his the Congressional Baseball Game for pistol. Charity attracted a record crowd at Nation- Jobe transmitted over his radio at 7:15 als Park on June 15. p.m. that the suspect was in custody. President Donald Trump, in a pre-re- Life-saving measures were performed on corded video message, told attendees the suspect and he was transmitted to the that “the game will go on,” while praising George Washington University Hospital. Capitol police and Alexandria first respond- He later died at the hospital from gunshot ers for their actions. wounds suffered in the shootout. His death KEVIN JOBE ALEXANDER JENSEN “By playing tonight, you are showing would later be reported by President Don- the world that we will not be intimidated ald Trump in his address about the incident field between a storage unit and a wooden by threats, acts of violence or assaults on at 11:30 a.m. press box behind home plate. While Griner our democracies,” Trump said in the video address following the ceremonial first pitch, which was thrown by U.S. Capitol Police Special Agent David Bailey. “I know 10 a.m. Hodgkinson came to the service you will be playing extra hard tonight for COURTESY PHOTO station to have air put into his tires and Steve.” dreds gathered, including Barton himself, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan the two were having a conversation when to reopen the park. (R-Wis.), House Minority Leader Nancy Hodgkinson loudly began ranting about “I can’t tell you how it warms my heart Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader President Donald Trump. Dauberman tried to see families and little league teams to shut down the conversation, but remem- Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority arriving, not the crime scene tape and FBI bered that Hodgkinson asked if his tires Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) offered an and all of the law enforcement,” Barton would make it to Illinois. in-person “Play Ball” after the address. said at the event. There were others who remembered The Democratic team won the game The event reflected similar efforts made Hodgkinson’s presence in the neighbor- 11-2, but Democratic team manager Rep. hood too. He had often come to Pork Bar- Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania offered the by the Del Ray community to take back PHOTO/TINA GEHRING PHOTO/TINA GEHRING rel BBQ to sit at the bar to watch golf and trophy to Republican team manager Rep. the community from a tragic event that same to-go meal: General Tso’s chicken drink beer, but co-owner Bill Blackburn Joe Barton of Texas, who was on the field they felt didn’t represent them, including and fried rice. He ate in the restaurant on had never met him personally. Although with his two sons when the shooting took hosting a community walk the night of the June 13, the day before the shooting, be- Junction Bakery & Bistro manager Tami place. June 14 shooting. tween 1:30 and 2 p.m., receptionist Levis Hatridge said Hodgkinson never came into “I talked to my team,” Doyle said at the “We pull together and it has made Jiminez said. Jiminez said she had asked the café, she recalled seeing him sitting game, “and what the Democrats would us stronger and more determined that him if he enjoyed the food on that day and across the street on the bench in front of like to do is give you this trophy for Steve we won’t get hopeless or cynical,” Gayle Hodgkinson responded that he did. Walgreen’s. Scalise’s office.” Reuter, longtime Del Ray resident, said at Manager Crist Dauberman at the Del “He was living amongst us and we didn’t The Alexandria Little League held a the time. “We know that, no matter what Ray Service Station had an encounter of notice … because we don’t see with those reclaiming event of its own about a week happens, good will prevail.” his own the morning of June 13 at around kinds of eyes,” Hatridge told the Times. after the shooting on June 20, where hun- [email protected] 18 |DECEMBER 28, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
JULY President Donald Trump honors first respond- ACPS appoints ers in Eugene Simpson Stadium Park shooting Six weeks after the shooting at interim superin- Eugene Simpson Stadium Park that left Rep. Steve Scalise criti- cally wounded and others injured, tendent Lois Berlin President Donald Trump honored As Dr. Alvin Crawley’s time at five of the first responders on the Alexandria City Public Schools scene, including three Alexandria drew to a close, the school dis- Police Department officers. trict appointed Dr. Lois Berlin Trump awarded officers Kevin to bridge the gap to a perma- Jobe, Alexander Jensen and nent replacement. Nicole Battaglia, along with U.S. Berlin, a past superinten- Capitol Police Special Agents Da- COURTESY PHOTO dent of Falls Church City Public vid Bailey and Crystal Griner, the on social media, the congressman the lives of others,” Scalise said. Schools and former teacher Medal of Valor, the equivalent of expressed his thanks for all the “David, Crystal, Nicole, Kevin and and administrator at ACPS, theOriginally military’s EstablishedMedal of Honor, in at 1797 a asfirst The responders Alexandria who Timeshelped &save Advertiser Alexander all have families of their took the helm on July 24. ceremony July 27. own, yet they courageously con- 110 S. Pitt Street, Suitehis 200 life • andAlexandria, the lives ofVA others 22314 on During her previous tenure at Scalise was unable to attend, the baseball field. fronted and stopped the shooter. ACPS, she served as associate as he was dischargedPhone: from 703/739-0001 Med- “Most• Fax: people 703/739-0120 instinctively run Everyone who was at the ballpark superintendent for curriculum Star Washington Hospital Center from danger, but these officers that morning owes their lives to and instruction, principal of of challenges during her first just the day before after battling did not hesitate to put their own the selfless and brave actions of George Mason Elementary months in the position as well, ADVERTISINGan infection related PROOFto the shoot- ELECTRONIClives on the line to runAPPROVAL towards it these FORM heroes, and I cannot thank School and at Jefferson Hous- including the hiring of John B. ing. But, in a statement he posted that morning of June 14 to protect them enough.” ton Elementary School. Most MurphyCustomer: as the new LamplighterWest End Proof # 1 Date Supplied: 12.23.16 recently, she was executive di- Elementary School principal. rector for the Washington Area A weekPlease after hischeck hiring all was that apply: JobAlexandria Approved “As Is” |All-Stars Job OK “With Corrections” crowned | New state Proof required? champs School Study Council. announced, it was discovered The Alexandria Intermediate “stamp of validation." Since her appointment, that theCorrections would-be principal requested: had 50/70 Little League All-Stars be- “In today’s day and age, where Berlin has navigated the faced several accusations of came the first Alexandria team everybody’s so focused on travel school district through getting misconduct at schools he had at any level to win the state title baseball and year-round base- approval from city council to previously led in New York and when they beat Arlington Nation- ball, it’s neat to win a state Little proceed with the planned West Connecticut.Client HisSignature: offer of em - End Elementary School and al and Arlington American in a League championship,” Engel- ployment was withdrawn. appointing a number of new tournament on July 10. berg said. “No matter where you Berlin will lead ACPS until officials, including a new direc- They reached the Southeast live in the country, at any point her successor, Dr. Gregory C. tor of transportation and a new Regional Tournament, which was in your life, you can say ‘My Lit- Hutchings Jr., begins his tenure COURTESY PHOTO chief operating officer, Mignon held in Kernersville, North Car- tle League team won our state in July 2018. Anthony. olina in July, where they lost to South Carolina. championship,’ … and just about -aepitropoulos She dealt with a number Georgia and won over Alabama Coach Mike Engelberg called anyone who follows sports will @alextimes.com before bowing out after losing to the team reaching regionals a know what you’re talking about." Old Town acci- The Lamplighter dent results in injury, death Thank you A serious automobile accident in the early morning of July 8 led for your to the death of a 24-year-old. Simon Pedro Urbina-Vasquez, 27, of Fairfax County, lost con- business. trol of his vehicle while driving southbound on South Henry From all of us at Street. Urbina-Vasquez’s brother, Silver Spring resident Jose Wuil- ver Urbina-Vasquez, died from injuries at the scene and anoth- er 24-year-old resident of Fairfax County had serious injuries. 1207 King Street Alexandria, VA The driver was charged with 703-549-4040 DUI-related vehicular man- www.lamplighterlamps.com slaughter. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 19
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JULY, cont. Al’s Steak House reopens after 2016 fire Three injured by DiJuan Clark sentenced to 31 years for murder About a year after Al’s Steak 17-year-old in Del Ray An Alexandria man who Street early in the morning of House suffered a fire on its re- multiple shooting murdered another city resident July 2, 2016. Clark and Hall opening day, the Del Ray insti- Three people were injured in an alleged retaliation killing had a brief argument before tution reopened on July 21. when a 17-year-old opened fire was sentenced on July 27 to Clark opened fire. Hall fled The restaurant, located at on East Howell Avenue. 31 years in prison for charges down an alley toward North 1504 Mount Vernon Ave., was David Palmer, 17, plead- of second-degree murder and Patrick Street and Clark fol- operated by John Severson until ed guilty on Nov. 21 to three use of a firearm in commission lowed him, continuing to fire. his death in 2015. His son, John counts of malicious wounding of a murder. Once Hall collapsed on the PHOTO/ALEXA EPITROPOULOS “Bo” Severson, approached the during July 27 incident, which DiJuan Marquie Clark, 32, ground, Clark approached him Breeding family, longtime cus- hours in operation, a fire broke injured a 19-year-old woman was convicted for the murder of and shot him in the head. tomers who had expressed in- out, leaving the restaurant in and two men aged 21 and Saquan Emari Hall, a 23-year- Clark was taken into custody terest in buying the restaurant. need of extensive repairs. It 49, who suffered from non-life old city resident. He pleaded weeks after the incident on July The Breedings made the sale took almost a year, but the threatening injuries. Palmer's guilty at his trial on March 16. 21, 2016. Clark told police Hall final in June 2016 and they family finally got the green light motive is unclear. Evidence presented at the was responsible for the death officially reopened Al’s to the from the fire department to re- Palmer is set for sentencing case revealed Clark confronted of his brother, Pierre Clark, who public on July 6. After just five open on June 14. on Jan. 25, 2018. Hall in the 1000 block of First was killed on June 9, 2016.
AUGUST New Community Year’s Lodgings cele- Eve brates 30 years Long-running nonprofit Com- munity Lodgings marked 30 New years in operation in August. The nonprofit was initially founded Year’s by the rectors of eight Episcopal churches in greater Alexandria Party Day who realized there was a lack of transitional housing space for All Night those who wanted to get out of shelters and didn’t have the re- sources to live on their own. Brunch PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT The idea for Community 203 Strand Street Alexandria, VA Lodgings eventually transitioned www.chadwicksrestaurants.com to affordable housing, rather All Day 703.836.4422 Patsy Ticer dies at 82 than transitional housing, in the Patsy Ticer, Alexandria’s well- in 1982 and in her second term, late 1990s and early 2000s. loved former mayor and state she became vice mayor. When Eventually, it added a learning senator, died on Aug. 8 of compli- then-Mayor Jim Moran stepped center component and began cations from a fall at age 82. down in 1991, she ran to replace to provide computer literacy and Ticer is remembered for her him and became the city's first English language learner class- service to the city before and long female mayor. Ticer became well es, which has grown over time. after she went into politics. known beyond Alexandria when CLI now has three learning cen- She was born Patricia Keyser she stood up to Washington ters that assist 110 children. Smith on Jan. 6, 1935 in Wash- Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke, The nonprofit is now led by ington, D.C. and moved to Alexan- who wanted to build a stadium in Executive Director Lynn Thomas, dria in 1947. She graduated from the city. who brought 30 years of hous- George Washington High School After she was elected to the ing and grants administration and Sweet Briar College. Virginia state senate in 1995, experience to the job when she She married John “Jack” Ticer she advanced legislation that arrived five years ago. Since in 1956, with whom she had four helped families, children and the arriving, Thomas has added children. While raising her chil- environment. AmeriCorps staff to the learning dren, she worked as a real estate She was predeceased by her centers through partnering with agent and served on the Athane- husband, Jack, and survived by the city’s housing and human um's and Alexandria Library's her four children: John T. Ticer Jr., services department. boards, among others. She was Margaret Ticer Janowsky, Cather- Community Lodgings formally the first female senior warden of ine Ticer, Virginia Ticer Baechler, celebrated its 30th anniversary the vestry at St. Paul’s. and five grandchildren. on Sept. 19 at Belle Haven She was elected to city council [email protected] Country Club. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 21
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SEPTEMBER Councilor Tim Lovain won’t seek reelection After serving three terms on city council, Tim Lovain an- nounced he would not run for a fourth term in 2018. Lovain cited family as the reason for not seeking reelection, stating he’d like to spend more time with his wife and college- and high-school-age children. Lovain was first elected to council in 2006, then lost his seat in the 2009 election before being voted back onto council in 2012. During his ca- reer on council, he’s focused on transportation, land use as a highlight of his service and Alexandria City Public and said he’s pleased with the Schools. He cited the devel- progress the city has made opment of long-term trans- during his time on council. PHOTO/ALEXA EPITROPOULOS portation plans for the area [email protected] City abandons plans for Old Town BID Other notable events: More than a year after an ex- together a new BID framework ment-led, and should have been ploratory committee began that would garner majority ap- predominantly advocated for by When Hurricane Harvey struck Houston in early developing plans to create a proval from business and prop- the business community that September, Alexandria doctors, churches and local business improvement district erty owners. would be directly impacted. businesses helped with services, supply drives and in Old Town, City Manager Mark When the BID proposal was Some members of the BID ex- fundraisers; U.S. Coast Guard tall ship 'Eagle' docked Jinks announced the city was brought before council in June, ploratory committee reacted an- outside Robinson Landing at 1 Duke St. for about a abandoning the effort. Jinks several council members said grily to Jinks’ characterization of week in early September; City archaeologists uncov- said the decision was a result of public feedback was running the decision, saying the commit- ered remnants of 19th-century Pioneer Mills while ex- feedback from the exploratory about three-to-one in opposition. tee did their job and city council cavating the site of Robinson Terminal South. committee that they could not In his announcement, Jinks said should have voted the matter up devote the time and effort to put the BID should not be govern- or down in June.
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Will your home need some PHOTO/ALEXA EPITROPOULOS interior TLC this winter? Christ Church announces plans to We are now booking interior work for December – March. relocate Washington, Lee plaques Christ Church’s decision to relocate plaques choose not to return because they receive an un- Take advantage of our winter honoring two of its most famous members, George intended message from the prominent presence Washington and Robert E. Lee, from its worship of the plaques.” The church also cited the evolving discount, and let us put our 30 space no later than summer 2018 went viral in late understanding of the legacy of slavery and the Con- October, earning headlines of varying tones from federacy in its decision. years of experience to work for you! the Washington Post, Washington Times, CNN, Na- While several community members and critics tional Review and a variety of blogs and websites. felt that Washington and Lee should not be treat- The historic Episcopal church, located promi- ed equally, the church said they considered the nently on Old Town’s main corridor, announced the plaques together because they were erected at the decision in an email to congregation members on same time. Their email announcement detailed the Oct. 26 after members of its vestry voted unani- problematic legacy of Lee, but went into less detail mously to relocate the plaques. The church began about Washington, saying only that the plaques considering the issue in the summer; seven listen- “visually balance each other, maintaining the sym- ing sessions and many one-on-one conversations metry of our sanctuary.” with parishioners were held in September. Results from a Times poll from the week of Nov. 2 The church said the decision to remove the established 17 percent of participants thought both plaques, which were erected in 1870 following plaques should be relocated, 77 percent voted they the Civil War, was an effort to make visitors to the shouldn’t and 6 percent voted that just Lee’s plaque church feel more welcome, saying in the email, should be relocated. No one voted that only Wash- “… some visitors and guests who worship with us ington’s plaque should be relocated. Shelter may temporarily move to Landmark While the timeline for the re- its current facility at 930 N. development of Landmark Mall Henry St. goes through a major is still unclear, the nearly vacant renovation. Kerry Donley, for- shopping center could find a mer Alexandria mayor and vice new use in a matter of months. chairman of the Carpenter’s Alexandria’s Carpenter’s Shelter Shelter board, said the situation is negotiating with the Howard would be a win-win for both Call us to schedule a free estimate! Hughes Corporation, which organizations, as the two-year owns the majority of Landmark FILE PHOTO window aligns well with plans to 703-684-7702 • techpainting.com Mall, to occupy a portion of the The shelter would occupy redevelop the site. area Macy’s vacated in January. the space for two years while [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 25
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OCTOBER, cont. Council approves Potomac Yard development City council voted to move for- sition from residents who live the building, creating a 55-foot ward with a condo development on neighboring streets since the terrace on each side, relocating project at 2551 Main Line Blvd. developer, Potomac Yard Devel- the opening of a garage and in- in Potomac Yard at its October opment LLC, a subsidiary of the cluding an open green space that public hearing. With the vote, PulteGroup Inc. proposed the would leave residents 127 feet council approved amendments amendments. Many neighbors away from the building. to the Potomac Yard/Potomac felt betrayed by the 383 percent Despite neighbor protests that Greens small area plan that will increase in density the amend- the compromise was not enough, allow the number of units to ment allowed. The developer council voted to approve the increase from 36 to 138 and the made several compromises to amendment by a vote of six to PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT height to go from 55 to 70 feet. appease neighbors, including re- one, with Mayor Allison Silberberg The project has drawn oppo- moving a total of four units from casting the lone dissenting vote. Local soccer star earns national award A combination of pure com- A senior at T.C. Williams High mitment, a competitive attitude School, she is a three-year mem- and natural ability led soccer star ber of the girls varsity soccer team. Claire Constant to be nationally She is the first girls soccer player recognized as a Gatorade Player of from T.C. Williams to win the Player the Year. The award is designed to of the Year award. She has also recognize student athletes for their played for and captained the Mc- athleticism, academic success and Lean ECNL club team for the past exemplary character. Constant has four years. Constant is verbally been playing soccer since her fa- committed to continue playing ther put a ball in her crib when she soccer next year at the University was three months old. of Virginia. Other notable events: Enjoy the Carefree Three dead after two major crime incidents. Lifestyle You Deserve NOVEMBER iscover eetwh yCarol man yand pe oMJ.ple Carollike y oandu h aMJve careom greate Vice Mayor Justin Wilson “ I’ve m a d e a l o t buddies. ey are also next door neighbors. D Carol is 88 years old and MJ is 79. Carol announces mayoral run since moving t o exMmovedperienc toe aHermitage new lifest yNorthernle with an Virginia array of fromservic es the Hermitage.” andArlington ameniti eabouts. Jus ta ask year re sibeforedent JMJ,ohn who Mu tcamechler ,from who Vice Mayor Justin Wilson appMontgomeryreciates the fCounty,reedom Maryland.from hom eA er main movingtenance the announced on Nov. 13 that he and the opportunity to participate in clubs and social will run for mayor in 2018, set- two friends discovered a shared love of outdoor walks ting the stage for a showdown acontiv itheties grounds. Our resi ofde thents communityalso rave abo andut our around supe therb against incumbent Mayor Allison quiet neighborhood streets. Carol focuses on her Silberberg. Wilson, who is in overall feeling of caring and security that comes with his third city council term, said balance with a functional tness class 4x a week and he will focus on education, the livMJing enjoys at the Hreadingermita inge .the library. Carol likes the many economy and infrastructure. He interesting people and MJ enjoys the many said priority issues are fast-grow- You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health ing enrollment at Alexandria caexcursionsre and suppo andrt itheve s readingervices aclub.re av aItil afeelsble rlikeigh ta h familyere, if City Public Schools, insufficient yohereu eve atr nHermitageeed them. Northern Virginia. citywide access to pre-K educa- tion, the Potomac Yard metro, For more information, call 703-797-3814. Landmark Mall’s redevelopment effort and retail vacancy. Call ary 2016. Silberberg said she Infrastructure needs he will will be running for reelection in 703-797-3814 emphasize include fixing the 2018, but said she won’t have to schedule a tour city’s sewer system, modern- an official campaign launch of our beautifully izing schools and maintaining until early next year. Wilson’s appointed city parks. Wilson’s candidacy decision means two city council apartments. comes as little surprise to those seats will be open, as incum- tuned into city politics. Wilson bent Tim Lovain announced in and Silberberg have clashed on September that he will not seek www.hermitagenova.org a number of issues since she reelection next year. was sworn in as mayor in Janu- [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 28, 2017 | 27
NOVEMBER, cont. ACPS takes back West End Elementary City Democrats celebrate School principal appointment statewide wins Democrats swept all three the win at a viewing party at Del Just a week after John B. York Daily News and Black Star statewide races on Nov. 7, with Ray’s Pork Barrel BBQ. Many Murphy was appointed princi- News, revealed Murphy was Ralph S. Northam elected gov- Alexandria precincts went for pal of the West End Elementa- accused of a long list of wrong- ernor, Justin Fairfax lieutenant Northam by high margins: he ry School at 1701 N. Beaure- doings. He was alleged to have governor and incumbent Attor- gained 80 percent or more of gard St., Alexandria City Public abused students and teach- ney General Mark Herring win- the vote in half of the city’s 28 Schools announced it would ers at a New York City public ning reelection. City Democrats precincts. Overall, Northam won not proceed with the appoint- school and a Connecticut high including Mayor Allison Silber- Alexandria by 78.36 percent ment due to new information. school, among others. berg and several other mem- to Republican Ed Gillespie’s Multiple news stories revealed It’s not clear how Murphy’s bers of city council celebrated 20.74 percent. that in prior years Murphy had appointment was able to get been accused of misconduct through ACPS’ vetting process. toward students, teachers and The school district said the vet- faculty at several schools in ting process was thorough and Other notable events: different states. included a full internet search Affordable housing project revitalizes the Episcopal Although ACPS did not reveal articles from multiple New of all candidates. Church of the Resurrection in Alexandria's West details in the statement they York news outlets, including A new principal, Rachael End; Sunrise Senior Living's Old Town location issued reversing the decision, the New York Post, the New Dischner, was named Dec. 21. moves forward. DECEMBER Council sets Cameron Run Park priorities ACPS names new superintendent City council took a major step council, staff and community forward at its December public members is that the park would Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., hearing in the ongoing Cameron be served by a better purpose. a T.C. Williams High School Run Park discussion. Council The renewed debate was alum, was selected by the agreed unanimously to endorse sparked by the impending end of school board as Alexandria City seven priorities as the “future a 40-year lease with NOVA Parks, Public Schools’ new superin- vision” for Cameron Run Park, which expires in 2021. tendent, ACPS announced in a 26-acre space on Eisenhower The city has until Sept. 30, a press release on Dec. 14. Avenue. 2018, to negotiate partnerships Hutchings will begin his new They also decided to explore with NOVA and other interested position with ACPS in July partnership opportunities with groups. If negotiations are unsuc- 2018 after completing his not only NOVA Parks, the organi- cessful by that date, the existing fifth year as superintendent of zation leasing the land, but other lease of Cameron Run Park will Shaker Heights Schools near interested groups as well. The expire on July 1, 2021 and revert COURTESY PHOTO Cleveland, Ohio. overarching consensus among back to city control. Hutchings not only attend- director of middle school pro- vin Crawley’s departure in July. ed ACPS – he also previously grams for ACPS and later as Since Crawley left for a faculty worked in the school district director of pre-K-12 initiatives. position at George Mason Uni- as an administrator from 2010 Hutchings’ appointment follows versity, Dr. Lois Berlin has act- to 2013. He first served as previous superintendent Dr. Al- ed as interim superintendent. Parking task force finalizes recommendations Members of the city’s parking business owners would need requirements in Old Town. standards task force agreed to provide in new construction Task force members repeat- on final recommendations for or when existing buildings are edly championed the data-driven minimum and maximum parking redeveloped for more intensive aspect of their recommenda- at their Nov. 29 meeting. Their uses. The new standards would tions, which stemmed from a plans to cap allowed parking apply to hotels, office buildings, parking study commissioned by and allow shared parking to retail businesses and restau- the city, although at the meeting count toward minimum require- rants. 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OPIOIDS SERIES, cont. Part three: Life on the front lines of Alexandria’s opioid crisis As the only hospital within city October alone, for example, in the medical field throughout sis, Brown said, isn’t a step-by- limits, Inova Alexandria finds there were six overdoses and the 2000s to treat patients with step process – and it extends itself on the front lines of a local one death in the city, according pain more aggressively. beyond simply being aware of health epidemic surrounding to the Alexandria Police Depart- Inova Alexandria has the problem. opioid abuse. ment. changed its policies so that it “This didn’t happen overnight Most individuals who over- Dr. Martin H. Brown, chair- gives out substantially fewer and it’s not going to be cured dose in the city will come man of the Department of pain prescriptions than in years overnight. The awareness is through Inova Alexandria’s Emergency Medicine at Inova past. While this measure is an there now. I think everyone is emergency department – and, Alexandria, said the hospital important step to reduce ad- aware of this issue,” Brown over the past four years, that began seeing the beginnings of diction, the results of the policy said. “The action following number has significantly in- an uptick in opioid abuse a de- shift will take time to be fully awareness is a little harder and creased. In the first week of cade ago. It began with a push seen. Combating the opioid cri- is going to take more time.” PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT Part five: Part six: Part four: What makes the Justice in the midst of crisis The opioid The rise in crime and deaths problem [from] the people who tion behind a specific source drugs dangerous associated with opioid abuse are feeding that addiction,” of narcotics, whether you’re crisis through and addictive has required nuanced thinking Alexandria Commonwealth’s talking about heroin or opiates and approaches from both law Attorney Bryan Porter said. or fentanyl or whatever it may Lieutenant Michael Kochis, an EMT’s lens enforcement and the court Lieutenant Michael Kochis, be,” Kochis said. commander of the Alexandria Alexandria paramedic Chad system. Both the Alexandria commander of the Alexandria The city is now exploring the Police Department’s vice and Shade, a 14-year veteran of the Police Department and the Police Department’s vice/ possibility of starting a drug narcotics section, said the feeling Alexandria Fire Department, is Office of the Commonwealth’s narcotics unit, said the police’s court, which would work to reha- of addiction withdrawal from opi- equipped to deal with anything. Attorney in recent years have approach is similar. bilitate nonviolent offenders who oids has been described to him Shade’s job includes providing changed their focus from indi- “Our mission is to focus on have agreed to certain terms. as akin to a person’s skin being medical treatment on the scene, vidual users to those who are drug trafficking organizations “… The goal is not jail time. ripped off of his or her body. treating patients with IVs, intu- higher up the food chain. as opposed to individual us- It’s to actually intervene and The grueling mental and phys- bating patients and administer- “As a prosecutor, you really ers. What that means is when get this person off the street ical dependency leaves users ing medication. He is often the have to kind of separate out we come across a case, we that’s causing the problem,” in constant fear of the vicious first person someone in crisis people who have an addiction try to identify the organiza- Porter said. withdrawal they know will occur if sees. they stop using. “… As a paramedic, you walk Common opioids include her- into a scene, and you smell cer- oin, oxycodone, Vicodin, fentanyl, tain smells, you have vision and codeine, morphine and several auditory experiences, sometimes others. The drugs turning up there are tastes of things in the most often in cases around Alex- air. All five of your senses are andria involve heroin or a hybrid impacted,” Shade said. of heroin and fentanyl. Since 2015, there has been Dr. Hughes Melton, M.D., chief an uptick in the number of opi- deputy commissioner of the Vir- oid overdoses in Alexandria. This ginia Department of Health, said surge is quantifiable with data, drugs of different classes that and it has been qualitatively felt are frequently paired with opioids Emma Tyrrell Heidi Christiansen PHOTOS/LOUISE KRAFFT by EMTs like Shade. The stress include alcohol, benzodiazepines of repeatedly treating people such as Xanax, and other seem- Part seven: who have overdosed, and then ingly harmless sedatives such as having to deal with devastated Benadryl. The risk is exponential. Addiction knows no bounds family members, is traumatic. “If you take some opiates, and Two residents of local non- a substance abuse disorder House’s six-month residential “We see people at their you get sort of a buzz, then you profit Friends of Guest House, involving prescription pain pills rehabilitation program and plan absolute worst, whether it’s just take a little bit of benzodiaz- Heidi Christiansen and Emma in 2015, according to the Amer- to participate in after care. They just a horrible experience that epine, you don’t just get a little Tyrrell, discussed their de- ican Society of Addiction Med- hope to rebuild bridges and live they’re dealing with, whether it’s more buzz, you get dead,” Melton scents into opioid addiction icine and, of the 52,404 lethal healthy lives. a medical experience, whether said. “Combining drugs, because and their recovery process. drug overdoses in 2015, more “It’s a process – the shame it’s a trauma, but you also see of the way they work in your body Both women were introduced than 38 percent – 20,101 – and guilt of your addiction and people at their absolute best. You and in your brain, they don’t have to prescription pills in their 40s were related to prescription pain your behaviors during your ad- see people who rise above and an incremental effect when you after surgeries and then began pills. Opioid addiction has also dition, oftentimes, without help, beyond and they’re putting them- add one to the other, they have to use heroin. been on the rise in women. will prevent you from rebuilding selves in harm’s way … That reas- an exponential effect … that’s They're not alone. About 2 Christiansen and Tyrrell are your life and keep you in a cycle sures why I love to do this job.” usually how people die.” million people in the U.S. had both part of Friends of Guest of addiction,” Christiansen said. [email protected] 30 |DECEMBER 28, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR Library, 717 Queen St. night, a swag bag for every guest and beginning at 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. A DECEMBER 29 Information: 703-746-1710 a fireworks show at midnight. 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