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Vol. 14, No. 13 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper MARCH 30, 2017 Contractor truck runs afoul of Prince Street protections Governor proposes easing of Company fined $250 ment projects. for driving down “The issue of truck haul sewer upgrade deadlines cobblestone block routes has been around since BY JAMES CULLUM waterfront development be- The historic cobblestones gan,” said Bert Ely, co-chair- along Alexandria’s 100 block man of the Friends of the Al- of Prince Street received an exandria Waterfront, a group unwelcome visitor on March opposed to waterfront devel- 20. Traffic impeded a delivery opment projects. “The chal- truck carrying wooden pilings lenge is catching [violators] in belonging to subcontractor the acts. In this case, a resident Pole and Timber from getting got two good photos. to the new Old Dominion Boat “There are to be absolutely Club construction site at 0 no trucks on those streets. Prince St. so the driver drove There have been numerous down the unpaved block. reports of damaged homes on The general contractor, the perimeter to the Robinson PHOTO/JENNIFER POWELL Forrester Construction, was Terminal North and South Alexandria may get a later fined $250 for taking the projects.” reprieve of two years improper route, the second Last year, a city-commis- on its sewer repair fine imposed on the company. sioned report showed that seis- timeline if Gov. Some neighbors previous- mic readings of construction- Terry McAuliffe’s ly complained about trucks’ related vibration were “below amendments pass in the General routes in connection with SEE ODBC | 6 Assembly’s upcom- other waterfront redevelop- ing special session.

McAuliffe’s changes berberg said in a statement. construction would need to would require work to While most of the city begin on the city’s four out- be completed by 2027 has separate sewer systems, falls by 2024 and be com- BY JAMES CULLUM around 540 acres in Old Town pleted in 2027, as opposed to Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) is served by a single pipe, or House Bill 2383 and Senate will request amendments to two combined sewer, which dates Bill 898, which direct the city bills passed earlier this year by back to the 1800s and sends to start work in 2023 and have the Virginia General Assembly raw sewage into the Potomac the project finished by 2025. to give the city more time to up- nearly every time it rains. If the amendments are reject- grade its combined sewage sys- Virginia’s governors have ed, the bills face the gover- tem outfalls, but city officials line item veto and amendment nor’s veto. still say the proposed timeline is authority, meaning McAuliffe State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D- too short. is reviewing all bills passed 30) said he was in touch with “While the new deadlines during this year’s General As- McAuliffe every day last week are still very aggressive, we are sembly session. He will submit on the issue. PHOTO/MARTY DEVINE fully committed to doing what plans to veto or amend bills “It’s been a messy, unfortu- A tractor-trailer belonging to a subcontractor for Forrester Con- is needed for the four outfalls ahead of the legislature’s special nate process that we’re hoping struction was stopped after illegally entering the 100 block of in Alexandria and getting them session that begins on April 5. Prince Street. done right,” Mayor Allison Sil- Under the amendments, SEE SEWER | 8

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING Where Life & Style Intersect ACPS announces new Specials~ Look and Lease: Receive waived admin T.C. Williams principal fees + accent wall + Schools Superintendent Al- year. Dingle will move back to be entered to win a $1000 Visa vin Crawley announced Mon- his home state of North Carolina Gift card day that he will appoint Peter to be closer to family. Balas as the new principal of Crawley said Balas’ leader- T.C. Williams High School, ef- ship and extensive experience fective in July. in both Alexandria and at T.C. Balas has been with Alex- Williams will serve him well andria City Public Schools for at the helm of the city’s only 15 years, most recently serving public high school. Station 650 as principal of Mount Vernon “We are delighted to see 650 Potomac Ave Alexandria, VA 22301 Community School, where he such a proven, inspirational and Call Us Today developed the institution into motivational leader like Peter 571.305.5190 the city’s first full kindergar- lead T.C. Williams,” Crawley Peter Balas www.station650 ten through fifth grade dual said in a statement. “He brings potomacyard.com language program. many years of experience as a “My vision is to create a Before taking the reins at classroom teacher and adminis- genuine learning community Mount Vernon, he spent five tration at the secondary level to in which personalized learn- years as an administrator at the role, as well as a genuine un- ing, differentiation and cus- T.C. Williams, including two derstanding of the community. tomization for high perfor- years as an executive associate We are confident that he will mance is the standard,” Balas principal. be an asset to T.C. Williams for said in a statement. “Under Balas will succeed Jesse many years to come.” my leadership, T.C. Williams Dingle, who was appointed Balas said he wants to ensure can truly realize its potential principal in 2015 but announced that rigor and cultural aware- as Virginia’s largest compre- his resignation last November, ness are a fundamental part of hensive high school.” effective at the end of this school the T.C. Williams curriculum. - Erich Wagner Schools chief financial officer appointed Alexandria City Public ibly able and thoughtful team dren in order to ensure that Schools officials announced player,” Crawley said in a every student succeeds.” last week that Schools Super- statement. “We are confident The news comes amid dis- intendent Alvin Crawley has he can continue to ensure cussion among city leaders appointed Michael Herbstman ACPS handles its business about how to improve col- as the district’s new chief fi- operations with laboration and nancial officer. diligent care and transparency on Herbstman has a robust the highest ethi- projects and bud- background in financial man- cal standards.” gets between city agmenet, including working In his new council and the with the Cook County Depart- role, which began Alexandria City ment of Homeland Security Monday, Herbst- School Board. and Emergency Management man will oversee In conjunction in Illinois, Chicago Public the annual budget with advertising a Schools and at a private risk development pro- maximum proper- management consulting firm. cess and super- ty tax rate increase Michael Herbstman Herbstman joined ACPS vise procurement of 5.7 cents per last September as the director and accounting procedures at $100 of assessed value, Vice of budget and financial sys- ACPS. Mayor Justin Wilson proposed tems. He has three Master’s de- “I am thrilled to assume earlier this month the conven- grees in public policy, finance this role,” Herbstman said in ing of an independent com- and business administration, a statement. “Sound financial mission to examine how the and in Chicago Public Schools, procedures will ensure ACPS city and ACPS develop their he managed a $1.1 billion bud- gains and maintains the con- respective capital budgets to get and 9,000 employees. fidence of our community, make the annual process more “[Herbstman] has impec- our staff and our students. We transparent and predictable. cable credentials and has need to grow Alexandria’s fi- - Erich Wagner proved himself an incred- nancial investment in its chil- 4 | MARCH 30, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Pamper Yourself Today Man hospitalized after shooting on Franklin Street Alexandria police are inves- wound to his lower body at suspect was available. Alexandria’s Newest Salon & Spa tigating the shooting of a man around 2:30 p.m., said police Anyone with information Book Online for 10% Discount in the 800 block of Franklin spokeswoman Crystal Nosal. about this incident is asked Street on Wednesday. The incident temporar- to call the Alexandria Police The victim, whose age, ily closed the 600 block of S. Department’s non-emergency name and residence were not Alfred St. and Gibbon Street number at 703-746-4444. Call- available at press time, suffered from Columbus Street to U.S. ers may remain anonymous. a non-life threatening gunshot Route 1. No information on the - James Cullum Old Town convenience store robbed at gunpoint The Alexandria Police De- store at around 2:40 a.m., about this incident is asked Sa-Sah Salon partment is investigating the and one of them brandished to call the Alexandria Police 604 S. Washington St armed robbery of the 7-Eleven a firearm, said department Department’s non-emergency location at 800 Franklin St. spokeswoman Crystal Nosal. number at 703-746-4444. No- Alexandria, VA early on March 26. She said no one was injured sal noted that callers may re- (571) 970-6900 Two suspects wearing during the holdup. main anonymous. Samuel Soliman www.sasahsalon.com dark clothing entered the Anyone with information - James Cullum Woman pinned by car at Beatley library A 31-year-old woman was vehicle into a parking space in assisting with directing the ve- transported by helicopter to the parking lot of the Charles hicle into a parking space when a local hospital after she was Beatley Central Library, said po- she was struck by the vehicle,” pinned by a car while attempt- lice spokeswoman Crystal No- Nosal said. “She was transport- ing to help the driver park last sal. The woman suffered serious ed to the hospital by helicopter.” weekend, police said. but non-life threatening injuries. The driver stayed with the Around 4:40 p.m. on March “The victim knew the driver victim and no charges have been 25, the woman was directing a of the striking vehicle and was filed. - James Cullum Security-related construction begins at federal courthouse A construction project aimed rounding the courthouse, the “Expect a longer walk to en- at improving security at Alexan- installation of garden walls and ter the building and allow plenty dria’s federal courthouse kicked the reopening of Courthouse of time to get into the court- off earlier this month, and offi- Square to one-way traffic. As house especially on large docket cials said visitors and employ- of last week, the sidewalk along days, such as Friday mornings The Public Safety Valor Awards program is dedicated to ees of the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Jamieson Avenue between Mill and on naturalization days — honoring the public safety personnel of the Alexandria Courthouse should expect in- Road and Courthouse Square the first and third Thursday of Fire Department, Police Department and Sheriff’s Office creased foot and vehicle traffic has been closed to pedestrians. each month,” according to the for heroic acts of valor. in the area through the summer. Additionally, access to the U.S. District Court for the East- The project includes the courthouse will be limited to the ern District of Virginia website. removal of jersey barriers sur- Elizabeth Lane entrance. - James Cullum POLICE BEAT The following incidents occurred between March 22 and March 29. 31 THEFTS 21 DRUG CRIMES 19 ASSAULTS 3 ROBBERIES 3 BURGLARIES 0 SEXUAL OFFENSES 2 AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS 3 VEHICLE THEFTS *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. Source: raidsonline.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 | 5

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ODBC FROM | 1 liver its payload to the ODBC Street, left onto North Royal site because other delivery Street and down the historic the specified limiting thresh- trucks were parked within his cobblestone street without old levels” at the 0 Prince turning radius, said Yon Lam- contacting the general con- Street site. The report did not bert, director of the city de- tractor or city staff. The driv- touch on damages related to partment of transportation and er was stopped along Prince truck traffic. environmental services, in an Street by a resident who called The truck in question was email. the police. driving along a designated The driver then drove north City staff spoke with the hauling route, but could not de- and turned left onto Cameron Alexandria police officer who

IT IS OUR  1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY To prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, the AND WE ARE CELEBRATING WITH A GIFT FOR YOU! general contractor has notified all its 1 MONTH RENT FREE subcontractors of the incident and of  the haul route. The general contractor reinforced the importance of inform- ing project staff when drivers have difficulty in completing any delivery using the prescribed haul route.” - Yon Lambert, Director, Alexandria department of transportation and environmental services

responded to the complaint. and of the haul route. The general The officer reported that the contractor reinforced the impor- driver was asked to reverse tance of informing project staff back onto South Fairfax, and when drivers have difficulty in then was guided north to- completing any delivery using ward Pendleton Street and the prescribed haul route.” then southbound on North The designated haul route Union Street on his way back for inbound trucks is to use to Prince Street where he was U.S. Route 1 and turn east OF WALDORF, MD able to make the turn onto onto Franklin Street and Sets the New Standard of healthy living, social interaction, Prince toward the boat club then Union Street. Outbound good friends and dedicated staff in a warm inviting atmosphere site. trucks along Union Street A representative for the Old have been directed to turn Dominion Boat Club was not westward on Gibbon Street available for comment. toward U.S. Route 1. Trucks Lambert said in an email are not allowed to idle for lon- that the general contractor for ger than 10 minutes and any the ODBC project has notified dirt, mud or debris that spills its subcontractors of the inci- off trucks must be immediate- dent and reminded them of the ly cleaned by the contractor. designated haul route. The city asked that all con- “The general contractor — cerns related to hauling and Forrester Construction — apolo- construction be directed to gizes for the inconvenience and Emilio K. Pundavela of the promised to continue vigilant transportation department’s monitoring of its subcontractors infrastructure and right-of-way to prevent similar occurrences in division at 703-746-4095 or the future,” Lambert wrote. “To at emilio.pundavela@alexan- prevent similar incidents from driava.gov. Noise complaints Call or visit TheCharlestonWaldorf.com | 301-932-7013 occurring in the future, the gen- should be directed to the city eral contractor has notified all department of code administra- 45 Saint Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20603 its subcontractors of the incident tion at 703-746-4200. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 | 7

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SEWER FROM | 1 ects,” said Jinks in a statement. “We budget cycle. He said that last year he have heard the concerns of members met with city staff, who told him the will end with a much better result of the General Assembly, and the city was seeking to fix three of the after a lot of back-and-forth and bills, with these amendments, are four outfalls, leave the Oronoco Bay help from the governor’s office,” responsive to those concerns.” outfall —the largest of the four — un- Ebbin said. “We all want the CSO Ebbin said that it will be much regulated for an undetermined period to be cleaned up. This will have this harder to get the bill passed if state of time and focus budget priorities result. I’m concerned about the fi- Sen. Richard Stuart (R-28), who on school infrastructure and the con- nancial impact on the city, though, sponsored the bill, does not accept struction of the Potomac Yard Metro on how quickly it’s cleaned up.” the governor’s amendments. station. City Manager Mark Jinks’ fis- “Sen. Stuart’s bill called for the City officials have since sped up cal 2018 capital budget proposal city to lose all state funding [unless plans for the Oronoco Bay portion of includes $386 million to be spent the city came into compliance by the project. over the next decade on sewer up- 2025],” Ebbin said. “It was punitive, “Seventy million gallons of raw grades, and city taxpayers are set to unproductive and mean-spirited. sewage float by my district every year. see a 500 percent increase in sewer- This is the best solution.” It’s not like we’re living in El Salvador related fees by 2027. Delegate Mark Levine (D-45) or Mexico. We don’t flush our toilets The four aging outfalls are nearly said Stuart’s bill would punish Al- into the river,” Surovell said. “Fair- as old as the city itself, and they pump exandria. fax County separated their combined millions of gallons of raw sewage “The bill that passed was sim- sewers in the Huntington and Bailey’s into the Potomac River every year. ply not doable,” he said. “I will Crossroads areas in the 1970s. The The city’s department of transpor- seek funding next session from District is separating theirs now. Rich- tation and environmental services the General Assembly so all of mond and Lynchburg are separating last December released an update to us together can fix this centuries- theirs now. its long-term plan to control sewage old problem. If it’s nobody’s fault “I am ready, willing and able to help spills, and said 2035 would be the ear- then the commonwealth should find some state-level funding to pay for liest that the outfalls could come into pay for it.” this. I think expecting the state to come compliance. Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) is a up with a majority of the money is un- “We will be proceeding with de- co-sponsor of Stuart’s bill, and said realistic, but it’s fair to ask for some liberate speed to plan, design and any funding opportunities from the state money, since we provided money construct these complex mega-proj- state would likely not happen in this to Richmond and Lynchburg.”

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MUSEUM FROM | 9 rican American History and (D-N.Y.) recently drafted a bill Culture, on the northeast side that would bring the museum was funded through $1 mil- of the U.S. Capitol grounds and into the Smithsonian fold. lion raised by Wages and her the Smithsonian’s Arts and In- “We have museums dedi- staff, recommended a 10-year dustries building, should Con- cated to flight, postage stamps, phase forward for the project gress choose to halt plans for law enforcement and many oth- and outlined three potential the future Smithsonian Latino- er important people and issues locations: open properties near American museum. of interest, but not to women,” the National Museum of Af- U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney Maloney said on her website.

PHOTO/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A riveter at work on Consolidated bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp., Fort Worth, Texas We have museums dedicated to flight, postage stamps, law enforcement ... but not to women. A National Women’s History Museum would provide women, comprising 53 percent of our population, a long overdue home on our National Mall Celebrating Life Not Years to honor their many contributions Hermitage is a welcoming community where that are the very fabric of our country.” senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle - U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) with many choices. Residents live in spacious “A National Women’s History apartments, with a generous service package Museum would provide women, comprising 53 percent of our that frees them from the demands of home population, a long overdue home maintenance and supports continued on our National Mall to honor their many contributions that are personal independence. the very fabric of our country.” As a CCRC, Hermitage also offers health But with potential cuts to services on site, including assisted living and the Department of the Interior, from which the Smithsonian skilled nursing care. Residents gain peace of gets its funding, Wages’ orga- PHOTO/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS nization is prepared to raise Frances Pepper (left) and Eliza- mind, knowing their future needs will be met beth Smith working in the offices hundreds of millions of dollars without having to relocate. of The Suffragist, the weekly jour- on its own — as soon as there nal published by the Congressio- Living at Hermitage, you’ll have the freedom is a designated location. The nal Union and National Woman’s to plan each day as you see fit. Make your life NWHM recently hired three Party from 1913 to 1921. fundraising firms, including as busy or as relaxed as you prefer. Revolution Messaging, which that he loves the idea of a mu- raised hundreds of millions of seum, but that the department Call 703-797-3844 for more information. dollars for U.S. Sen. Bernie can’t afford it at this time. Sanders’ (I-Vt.) 2016 Demo- “We are prepared to help pri- where cratic presidential campaign. vately raise the money, so this is seniors ages “The [Smithsonian’s] Na- a bipartisan issue that both sides 62 and better tional Air and Space Museum is of the aisle can support, and this enjoy going to undergo a $700 million may end up being the ideal time rewarding 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Alexandria 22311 renovation,” Wages said. “They for this to pass. I mean, one just have a large number — in the never knows with Congress lifestyles in 703-797-3844 www.Hermitage-Nova.com billions — in facility repairs how the wind is going to blow. It the heart that are needed in all of the would look really good, though, of Alexandria Smithsonian museums, so the [Smithsonian] secretary tells us SEE MUSEUM | 13 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 | 13

It basically stays the same, but MUSEUM FROM | 12 “I’m not a historian. The the action needed to make the museum will need someone changes that need to be made. protects people from calling [the for Republicans to support an is- with the academic background “Maybe the presidential police] because a neighbor is parked sue around women, and it would that I don’t have. It will be the election is a really good thing look good for Democrats to sup- right time to step back,” she that has prompted women to in front of their house for more than port a museum that would cost said. “Women have stood up show up at council meetings 72 hours. We have a serious airport them very little.” throughout our history. And and political meetings. Wom- Wages said her role will women will do it again. We en are accepting more respon- parking problem. It’s cheaper to park end when the museum finds a will have a voice in where our sibility for where our nation is in the city of Alexandria and take a home. nation is heading and will take heading.” cab than to go straight to the airport.” - Jay Johnson, Chairman, Alexandria traffic and parking board

PARKING FROM | 11 2015. So far, there have been two meetings of a subcom- 13 percent filed by a parking mittee of the traffic and park- enforcement or police officer ing board, an open house and on patrol. an AlexEngage question- Erick Chiang, who lives on naire that saw 783 responses Queen Street, said that the city devoted to the issue. The top should stick with the original two questionnaire responses intent behind the rule. were to repeal the rule en- “I would support the con- tirely or to establish a city- tinuation of the 72-hour rule operated exemption system. for the purpose that it was Kaplan said he and his intended — for the removal wife leave town for a couple It’s Time to Spring2ACTion for Life with Cancer® of abandoned or inoperable months every year. He said at Inova Alexandria Hospital! vehicles,” he said. “The rule that his neighbors have ac- has been manipulated over cess to his car while he and I’m ready to Spring2ACTion! the years to take issue with his wife are away, and move What is Spring2ACTion? the issues of parking avail- it if necessary. What can I do? ability and [perceived] own- For Kaplan, the 28-day Spring2ACTion is a 24-hour Donate on April 5 (or even right now!) ership of spaces [by some exemption simply isn’t online event that provides a to support Life with Cancer at Inova residents].” enough time, he said. simple way to connect donors Alexandria Hospital. Paul Kaplan has lived in “I know where my neigh- to the charitable causes they on Twitter Old Town for 35 years and bors park, and they know care about most and encourages Follow us @InovaHealth and on Facebook – search said the current rule is not where I park,” Kaplan said. them to take action. Inova tenable. “We all cohabitant nicely. If Alexandria Hospital. “We’re just creating a reg- you go away for a couple of Dine at Holy Cow, Pork Barrel BBQ ulation that isn’t strenuously months, 28 days doesn’t cut it.” What will my support go towards? or Sweet Fire Donna’s on April 5 and enforced,” he told the board. Staff set a one-year expi- Your donation will go towards our share that you support “And if it were enforced, I ration date for the proposal. Inova Alexandria $85,000 goal to renovate the Life Hospital and a percentage of your think you’d have an uprising.” “So, we basically get a year with Cancer suite at Inova Alexandria purchase will be donated to the hospital. Jay Johnson, chairman of of data. We’ll be able to come Hospital to create a more welcoming the traffic and parking board, back in a year to tell you what and comfortable environment. Spread the Word! said that the new amendment we received with requests for to the rule protects residents. exemptions, how the program “We are honored to be able to support cancer patients and families in the Alexandria “It basically stays the has worked to date, and what community so that they do not have to travel far from home for support. Creating a quiet, same, but protects people the administrative burden is, if therapeutic, non-medical like atmosphere contributes to the healing process of our cancer from calling [the police] be- any,” said city parking planner families. With generous donations from our community, we will be able to create what our cause a neighbor is parked in Patrick Reed. “We don’t really patients need most.” — Carrie Friedman, Manager, Oncology Navigation and Counseling, front of their house for more anticipate it being too large [of Inova Schar Cancer Institute at Inova Alexandria Hospital than 72 hours,” he said. “We a burden].” have a serious airport park- But Karen Simon, who https://spring2action.razoo.com/story/Inova-Alexandria-Hospital-2 ing problem. It’s cheaper to lives on South Royal Street, park in the city of Alexan- disagreed. dria and take a cab than to go “I think the administra- straight to the airport.” tive burden would not only City council requested be heavy on the city, but on a staff review of the rule in all the residents,” she said. 14 | MARCH 30, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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He was 62. of his former teammates — all Stanton’s wife, Rhonda employees at the federal De- Stanton, was injured in the fense Logistics Agency at the crash and remains at the Vi- time — delivered a presenta- dant Medical Center in Green- tion to fellow staffers on lead- ville, N.C. ership. Stanton, who wore the num- “What we encountered as ber 80, and his undefeated team young football players at T.C. were immortalized in Disney’s Williams is basically what you 2000 movie “Remember The all encounter on your job right Titans,” which starred Den- Darrell “Blue” Stanton, who played defensive end on the famous 1971 now,” Stanton said at the time. zel Washington as head coach T.C. Williams football team, died earlier this month in a car crash at the “The movie is about football, Herman Boone and Earl C. age of 62. but it’s also about coming to- Poitier as Stanton. It told the everyone up by defense and things to share with the kids,” gether in this melting pot and story of the integration of three offense,” he said. “Whoever Harris said in a release from Al- learning to work together.” Alexandria high schools into you were with would be your exandria City Public Schools. At the end of the meeting, T.C. Williams and the team’s roommate for the duration of “Blue was a serious person, but Stanton led his former team- road to a state championship. camp. That’s when we tried to he was funny. He was an enjoy- mates with the familiar chant: “I’ll miss him,” said Boone. bond and were able to become able person, both in the locker “Everywhere we go, people “Blue was just a dynamite hu- a team.” room and on the field.” want to know, who we are, so man being. He had a heck of a Jerry Harris kept in touch Petey Jones was also on the we tell them, we’re the Titans, sense of humor. Nothing was with Stanton after they both 1971 team. the mighty, mighty Titans!” serious to him.” graduated from T.C. Williams. “We grew up playing to- Funeral information was Stanton, who recently re- “Blue always had positive gether at George Washington not available. tired from a career in the fed- eral government, graduated from T.C. Williams in 1973. The release of “Remember The Titans” took him to speaking events across the region, and Boone said Stanton helped the city’s integrated school system stand proud. “The movie was not about football. It is about people can Pediatric Associates has served overcome their fear of diver- families in Northern Virginia for sity,” Boone said. “It was about over 60 years. We are excited to how people accepted the soul of an individual. Blue’s sense of announce the opening of our humor was full of respect. That second officein Potomac Yard, respect became trust, and that close to Del Ray, Old Town and trust was the emotional glue Arlington neighborhoods. that kept that team together.” Stanton told a reporter in Total healthcare for children, 2008 that at the beginning from infancy through of the 1971 football training camp, all the white players and adolescence to college age. black players automatically For more information: segregated themselves in two separate buses. 703-924-2100 “Coach Boone made every- www.pedsalex.com one get up off the bus and split 16 | MARCH 30, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS Stallions baseball trample Titans, 6-1 T.C. record stands at 1-3 on a grounder from T.C. out- following loss fielder Ben Wilson. BY JAMES CULLUM For a moment, it looked like The T.C. Williams baseball rain might postpone the game, team lost 6-1 to South County but it only sprinkled on Alex- High School at home Tuesday. andria’s Eugene Simpson field, The Titans tied the game at 1 adding a cool perspiration to in the fourth inning, but pitch- the warm spring evening. ing inconsistencies led to a “A lot of it is mental,” Wil- 2-run line drive by the Stal- son said. “The rest is trusting lions in the fifth inning and a yourself and your training three-run homer in the sixth. to put the ball into play. My “That was a winnable approach walking up to the game,” Titans head coach plate, I say, ‘Line drive, line Christian Metz told his team drive,’ to myself and swing at after the loss. “I hope you can all the fastballs I get.” The T.C. Williams Titans shake hands with the South County Stallions after losing 6-1 at home Tuesday. see what I can see. It all de- Titans starting pitcher Ste- pends on what you want to do, phen Gerade pitched six in- if you want to fight proudly nings, but was taken out of the with T.C. on your jersey. … game after a three-run homer We scored one run. We’ve got by South County’s Scout to hit better. No excuses.” Knotts. Gerade will play base- South County, whose re- ball next year at Marymount cord sits at 3-1, took an early University. 1-0 lead in the top of the sec- “I felt really good going in ond inning, while the Titans — the best I’ve felt all season,” remained scoreless until the Gerade said. “As a team we have fourth, when shortstop Storey to play better at-bats. Hitting in Everett ran home from third timely situations is what kills us.

We have guys who can hit. De- to yell, “You sure?” and the fensively we’re perfectly fine.” umpire responded that he had The tide turned against heard enough dissent. the Titans in the fifth inning. The Titans never recovered South County’s Jack Cone’s and then switched pitchers twice Catch up, get ahead, line drive to right field brought in the seventh and final inning. runners on second and third “Gerade — he brought it home, giving the Stallions a tonight, he just ran out of gas,” or try something new 3-1 edge. Then, Daniel Nevins Metz said. “We’ve got to show bunted for a single, although up and be ready to play. It’s a this summer. Metz disputed the call. big thing for us.” “It was a foul ball. How can T.C.’s Shane Tucker took the you miss that? It’s right there. mound for less than an inning, Seriously, we’ve got a 3-1 ball as South County capitalized game. How can you miss that? from the loss of its opponent’s It’s unbelievable. Horrible,” starting pitcher by loading its Metz yelled to the umpire and bases before Metz replaced him Join us for a summer semester! then addressed his team. “Hey, with Jack Goodrich, who held keep playing the game the right the Stallions at bay. Summer school doesn’t have to be boring. At Fusion, we have the way. We’ll do it ourselves.” The Titans, who finished ability to customize classes to each student’s individual strengths, The umpire’s ruling stood, last season at 5-17, are now 1-3 interests, and learning style. Every class is taught with just one and Cone took first base, after beating Annandale 15-3 student and one teacher per classroom. We offer academic tutoring, Fusion Alexandria opening the plate to Knotts, on March 24. T.C. next travels enrichment, and classes for credit for grades 6-12. Students can enroll FusionSummerClass.com who hit a home run and in- to take on 3-1 West Spring- 703.535.3130 at any time, and take classes at a time of day that works best for them. creased the Stallions’ lead to field, which beat South Coun- Learn more at FusionSummerClass.com. 6-1. Then Connor Copeland ty 15-3 last week, on Friday. hit a foul ball, prompting Metz WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 | 17

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Community Lodgings provides housing, education and support to lift Alexandria’s most vulnerable families out of poverty. A premiere men’s a cappella chorus based in Alexandria for nearly 70 years To help make a real life positive difference, please consider donating on April 5. Come to our Spring2ACTion Celebration, THANK YOU hear the Harmonizers perform, and enjoy https://spring2action.razoo.com/us/story/ great food and drink at Virtue Feed and Grain, Community-Lodgings 106 S. Union St., on Wed. April 5 from 6-10 pm!

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Carpenter’s Shelter Powered by the community since 1988! Originally Established in 1797 as The Alexandria Times & Advertiser 110 S. Pitt Street, Suite 200 • Alexandria, VA 22314 Support Alexandria’s Phone: 703/739-0001 • Fax: 703/739-0120 Alexandria Only Non-profit Police Youth Camp Community Bike Shop Est 1947 ADVERTISING PROOF ELECTRONIC APPROVAL FORM Offering Save Alexandria’s Historic •youth and community Help Alexandria Police Fire-Fighting Vehicles Customer: AHA Proof # 2 Date Supplied: 3.28.17 outreach programs Officers make a difference •do-it-yourself repairs Please check all that apply: Job Approved “As Is”  | Job OK “With Corrections”  | New Proofin the required? lives of Alexandria’s •refurbished bikes children by donating to •training •rides •events Corrections requested: the Alexandria Police Power us to our goal and support David’s Place, Youth Camp. Thank You. our day shelter, during Spring2ACTion. Client Email Signature: www.CarpentersShelter.org Donate to the Friendship Conservation 2111 Mt Vernon Ave, Del Ray Fund to restore and preserve spring2action.razoo.com/story/APYC these 19th century vehicles Our story & how to help: spring2action.razoo.com/ *** Voted best non-profit in story/Velocity-Bicycle-Coop Alexandria for the last three years by Alexandria Times Readers. our 7th year! velocitycoop.org

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Like us on Facebook! https://spring2action.razoo.com/story/Campagna-Center WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 24 Times Living ARTS Twenty years of prints in the making The Athenaeum hosts collective elevates from rigid personal correspondence at a time innovative Hand Print process to an artistic endeavor. when the Bolsheviks had taken Workshop exhibit The work is generated from over St. Petersburg and it was no BY JENNIFER POWELL personal experience, expressing longer safe to keep such letters. Artist Dennis O’Neil’s Hand ideas about social justice and hu- Khleblikova pays homage to Print Workshop International man rights as the artists navigated her aunt by preserving and re- gained the “international” by nur- the social and political moment. combining these stamps of dif- turing printmakers around the In 1991, O’Neil traveled to ferent czars from the 300-year world. The retrospective of the Russia and established a work- Romanov dynasty. collective’s art at the Athenaeum shop there. For six years, he trav- Be sure to get over to the Athe- showcases more than 20 years eled back and forth working with neaum this week if you want to see of collaboration by 21 artists. It Russian and American artists. The firsthand the rich and wonderful is also merely 36 prints from the work that was generated repre- prints of “Process and Innovation: collection of more than 300 prints sents a solid partnership between 20 Years of Partnerships in Print made by more than 100 artists. United States and Russian artists COURTESY IMAGES Workshop International.” The ex- The exhibit is impressive with a shared sense of humanity. hibit ends this Sunday. Vera Khleblikova’s “2,000 Stamps” (above) reclaims the heri- for the many different types of One impressive and impos- tage of her family who lived more than a century ago in St. artists that O’Neil collaborated sible to miss piece is Moscow Petersburg. Alexander Brodsky’s “Palace for Everyone’s Pros- The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., with over the years. Sculptors, artist Vera Khleblikova’s “2,000 perity” (left) conveys his architectural background and satiri- is open Thursday, Friday and photographers and painters all Stamps.” The artist was gifted cal viewpoint, aided by a dusting of finely ground coffee. “The Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and apply various process and mate- with an unexpected bundle of Wings will Grow,” (right) by Vitaly Komar and Alexander Mela- on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. rials to the nontoxic water-based materials, including 2,100 stamps mid is a painterly screen print edition of their unusual and For more information, call 703- screen-printing projects that the steamed from her great aunt’s compelling portrait of the first president of the United States. 548-0035 or visit www.nvfaa.org.

HEALTH 25 ARTS 26 CALENDAR 27 HOMES 28 HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ‘LIFE’ IS NOT WORTH IT DON’T SOUR ON SHOWERS PREPARED FOR DROUGHT Dr. Vivek Sinha explains why knowing Not even a star-studded cast can Alexandria’s April calendar is full of A few smart design choices can pro- your systolic and diastolic blood pres- save this derivative sci-fi flick. fun events, rain or shine. tect your garden from even the dry- sure numbers is important. est weather. HEALTH ALEXANDRIA TIMES MARCH 30, 2017 25 It’s important to understand blood pressure BY DR. VIVEK SINHA Think about the last few times you went to the doctor. Most likely, there were several things done at each visit; mea- suring your height and weight, reviewing medications and a physical examination are just a few of the procedures you like- ly experienced. In addition, chances are you also had your blood pres- sure taken. Do you remember what it was? Was it high? Low? Borderline? Of all the num- bers measured at the doctor’s visit, few have such significant, long-term implications as blood pressure. As a primary care physi- cian, I often get the opportu- nity to have frank discussions with my patients about their blood pressure. I frequently hear the same questions come up again and again. is out of range on several differ- found that the blood pressure smoking, a high salt or high “What is blood pressure, ent readings taken on several is elevated and after damage fat diet, and excessive alcohol exactly, and what does it mean different days. control treatments have begun, use. Some examples of factors if it’s high?” “If my blood pres- Patients will ask which num- their blood pressure is then ad- that cannot be changed are age, sure is abnormal, shouldn’t I ber is more important. My an- dressed through medication. gender, family history and ge- feel symptoms?” “At what age swer is that they’re both equally The second scenario is dur- netics. should I worry about checking important. The top number is ing a routine exam. Patients Each person that is diag- my blood pressure?” a measurement of how hard the often present to their doctor for nosed with high blood pressure Knowing the answer to heart muscle is contracting at that a routine preventative physical has some combination of these these questions could quite lit- moment and the bottom number exam when they are not feeling two factors. If the majority of erally save your life. Let’s get is a measurement of much the any symptoms. This is the more reasons for why a person has started. heart muscle is relaxing. desirable scenario because that high blood pressure are factors Blood pressure is a measure- When the heart needs to typically means damage has that can be changed, then it is ment of how hard your heart is squeeze extra hard to circulate not yet occurred. theoretically possible to reverse squeezing and relaxing with blood around the body, damage The immediate treatment is the condition. each heartbeat. This heartbeat throughout the body occurs. lifestyle modification and, de- High blood pressure is often occurs thousands of times per The blood vessels themselves faster the damage will occur. pending on how high the blood called the “silent killer” for a day. For example, a person with can become damaged, which However, there are various pressure readings are, the doc- reason. It usually does not pres- a heart rate of 70 beats per min- can then lead to damage in im- factors that can contribute to tor may also prescribe medica- ent with symptoms and when it ute will have their heart contract portant organs like the eyes, this timeline: age of diagnosis, tion. does, it often means that dam- and relax over 100,000 times in kidneys, brain and the heart it- sedentary lifestyle, presence of People frequently ask, age has already been done. a 24-hour period. This shows self. other comorbid conditions like “What caused my high blood The good news is that once why even having slightly ele- Visual deterioration, de- diabetes and unhealthy habits pressure?” The best way to ap- caught, high blood pressure vated blood pressure can cause creased kidney function, like smoking can expedite the proach this question is to think can often be controlled. Talk significant damage over time. strokes and heart attacks are damage process. of the various factors that can to your doctor. Get your annual Blood pressure is usually some of the unfortunate con- There are two common cause high blood pressure and physical. Knowledge is power measured with two numbers: a sequences seen in patients who scenarios when patients are to divide them into two main — and knowing your numbers top — systolic — number and a have uncontrolled high blood diagnosed with high blood categories: factors that can be could save your life! bottom — diastolic — number. pressure. This damage can hap- pressure. The first scenario changed and factors that cannot The diagnosis of high blood pen over a short period of time is when a medical event, like be changed. The writer is the pressure, also known as hyper- or over many years. a heart attack, stroke or chest Some examples of factors chief medical officer of tension, is usually made when Generally speaking, the pain, prompts medical evalua- that can be changed are exces- Belleview Medical either the top or bottom number higher the blood pressure, the tion. During the work-up, it is sive weight, lack of exercise, Partners. ARTS ALEXANDRIA TIMES MARCH 30, 2017 26 This thriller’s no ‘Alien’

PHOTO/COLUMBIA PICTURES Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson star in the sci-fi horror film “Life.” Although the con- cept is promising and the cast is stellar, the film underwhelms thanks to subpar plotting.

Despite promising cast, verse cast, a few grotesque sur- Miranda North, who is in between coming up with dubi- vey do give us some impres- concept, ‘Life’ falls flat prises and one very cool and charge of enforcing a strict pro- ous plans to destroy him and sive visuals, including an early, BY RICHARD ROEPER labyrinthine spaceship — but tocol of measures to be taken if swimming as fast as they can seemingly “unbroken” single Come on, guys. eventually crashes and burns things go sideways. Not every- through the gravity-free envi- take (you never know with CGI You’re a fabulous, six-per- due to multiple failures, from a one on board knows about this ronment with the flying crea- these days) in which we meet son space station team of ge- script that requires really smart plan, which leads to a few in- ture in fast pursuit. the crew and we get to check nius-level doctors and scientists people to act like dopes far too triguing twists. Again and again, a door is out the ship. and astronauts, and you seem to often to an overbearing score • Ryan Reynolds is risk man- slammed or a portal is closed As for that impressive cast, have an awareness of pop cul- (enough with the “Inception” agement expert/Mister Fixit just in time, leaving Calvin to the script assigns one or two ture based on a few early refer- foghorn rip-offs) to some badly Rory Adams. Rory’s the man. splat against the window, Wile character traits or background ences you make. mistimed “gotcha!” moments He uses a simple open-ended E. Coyote-style, only to rise up stories to each — and then goes You know things. You’re to a monster that looks like a wrench to repair things. And and start slithering around in back to yet another monster ultra-super-smart. less intimidating version of a he’s full of quips because, well, search of another entryway. movie chase sequence, so there’s So when the microscop- half-dozen space lizard thingi- Ryan Reynolds. You really wish the crew not much room for standout ic Martian life form you’ve es we’ve seen in better movies. • Hiroyuki Sanada is Sho, would stop calling this teeth- work. Bakare has some inter- plucked from its natural habitat Also, it’s well past time for a who has just become a father. baring jellyfish monster “Cal- esting moments as the scientist springs to life, begins to grow moratorium on Norman Green- • Ariyon Bakare is Hugh, vin,” as if he’s a pet run amok. who grows too fond of Calvin, exponentially and exhibit signs baum’s great but immensely who is in charge of experiments And you really wish characters and Reynolds knocks out a few of rapidly growing intelligence overplayed “Spirit in the Sky,” on the creature dubbed “Cal- weren’t saddled with dialogue choice one-liners. AND displays an amazingly which has been heard in “Con- vin.” (See, there was a contest such as, “It’s so cold!” when The most disappointing strong grip when one careless tact,” “Apollo 13,” “Forrest back home to name the Martian we can see their breath as they work comes from the normally member of the crew gets his Gump” and dozens of other films life form, and the little girl who shiver, and, “Calvin’s trying superb Gyllenhaal, whose Da- hand caught in the laboratory and TV shows. That’s a 15-yard won named it after her school, to find a way through the air- vid grins when it seems as if cookie jar, you know what you penalty for creative laziness. which was Calvin ... some- locks!” as Calvin tries to find he shouldn’t be grinning and have to do, right? Let’s meet the crew of the body. They never tell us if the his way through the airlocks. seems morose and detached You have to kill the thing Mars Pilgrim 7: school was named after Calvin Also, what’s the point of much of the time, until the while it’s still the size of a tad- • Jake Gyllenhaal is space Coolidge, or Calvin Ripken Jr., yelling a character’s name over very end, when he shows a pole, before it grows into one of medic Dr. David Jordan, who is or perhaps Calvin Broadus Jr., and over again and desperately spark of inspiration — and those slithering, slimy, teeth- about to set the record for lon- aka Snoop Dogg.) reaching out for the charac- perhaps a romantic interest in baring, oh-so-clever, blood- gest consecutive stay in space. • Olga Dihovichnaya as the ter, even as the character has another crew member. thirsty, “Alien”-esque mon- Apparently scarred from his Russian cosmonaut Katerina, become a human Calvin Bur- Geez, buddy. You were sters, am I right or am I right? experiences in spots such as who remains calm and collect- rito and has no chance, none, about to set the all-time record Hello? Syria, David doesn’t care much ed when others start to panic of making it? Shut the door for living in space. You knew Director Daniel Espinosa’s for the “8 billion motherf-----s” and make really bad choices. and save yourselves, remaining time was short the minute Cal- stylish and at times fantasti- back home, as he puts it. He As Calvin grows stronger crew members! vin started chomping on your cally gory “Life” features an prefers life in space. and nastier and more devious Director Espinosa and cin- friends. What were you wait- A-list, international and di- • Rebecca Ferguson is Dr. and violent, the crew alternates ematographer Seamus McGar- ing for? ALEXANDRIA TIMES MARCH 30, 2017 27

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Once again, quartet is forced to take on an unconven- Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. fected a generation of Americans in the museum’s garden will be filled tional replacement when Coming soon Location: 134 N. Royal St. a unique way. $25 per person. with hundreds of colorful toy-filled one of their members Information: https://shop.alex- Time: Easter eggs! Other activities in- suddenly dies. This com- 6:30 to 9 p.m. andriava.gov/Events.aspx Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. clude games, crafts, refreshments, ical and moving story Washington St. April 2 stickers, temporary tattoos, and about the power of song, Information: https://www.shop. photos with the Easter Bunny. Every prejudice, and friendship alexandriava.gov. MAD SCIENCE! What do super participating child will receive an will fill you with laughs heroes, crazy animals, and explo- Easter Egg, and each egg hunt ses- and tears with all the March 31 sions have in common? A mad sion has two prize eggs. gloriousiousness of our scientist probably made them! Time: April 7 at 3:00 p.m.; April barbershop quartets. Buy tickets early! FAMILY SPLASH NIGHT Join Explore where real science and 8 at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 your friends for Family Splash mad science collide! Tours feature p.m. and on, April 9 from 12:30 Check out our Summer 2017 theater classes for kids. Night featuring George Mason historic medicines with surprising and 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets are w w w thelittletheatre co m and Maury Elementary Schools! . . side effects and the Museum’s very $12 for children 10 and under, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 Enjoy swimming, beach ball and own mad scientist bringing to life and $5 for all others. aqua basketball, and a floating some crazy concoctions and the Location: Lee-Fendall House Mu- obstacle course. Pool safety tips science behind them. Groups wel- seum and Garden, 614 Oronoco St. and swimming skills assessments come; program helps complete the Information: www.visital- IN CONCERT ~ PRO CORO ALEX ANDRIA for youth. Light refreshments will Brownie Girl Scout Home Scientist exandriava.com/listings/ be served. $4 per person. badge. Max of 16 people including lee-fendall-house-museum-%26- Time: 6 to 9 p.m. adults per tour. Recommended for garden/172/ Location: Chinquapin Park ages 5-10. $6 per person. Recreation Center and Aquatics Time: 1 to 5 p.m. April 8 Location: Facility, 3210 King St. Stabler-Leadbeater CLEANUP AT FOUR MILE RUN Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Information: 703-746-5553 PARK Alexandria’s annual cleanup Fairfax St. of Four Mile Run park still needs BREAKING THE GLASS CEIL- Information: Contact Lauren. volunteers! 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to see Carlyle House decorated for FINDING YOUR HOLIDAY for children, youth and adults. The JUBAL EARLY’S ATTACK ON the holidays in the style of the 18th BLISS IN THE SEASON’S cost is $3 per person. WASHINGTON, D.C. A presenta- century. John Carlyle, one of Alexan- HUSTLE & BUSTLE Mara Benner, Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tion by Marc Leepson on the Battle dria’s town founders, was a British founder of Four Directions Wellness, Location: Alexandria Black History of Monocacy and Jubal Early’s merchant of Scottish descent. Come will offer an opportunity for Del Museum, 902 Wythe St. attack on Washington, D.C. in July into the museum to warm up after Ray residents and others to take a Information: 703-746 -4356 1864. This program is a special the Scottish Walk Parade and learn breath and relax. The presentation presentation that coincides with more about 18th-century Alexandria. will begin devoted to that relaxation. December 11 the release of the second season of “Mercy Street” on PBS. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Those in attendance will also learn COLONIAL HANDBELL RING- Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. quick and easy techniques to main- Time: 2 p.m. tain that centeredness and balance ERS CONCERT Enjoy your favorite Location: Alexandria Library – Dun- Fairfax St. holiday music performed by the Information: 703-549-2997 throughout the holiday season. can Branch, 2501 Commonwealth Ave Time: 11:00 a.m. Colonial Handbell Ringers. Ten Information: 703-746-1781 ARCHAEOLOGY ORNAMENT Location: Alexandria Library – Duncan “ringers,” in period costume, will be DECORATING WORKSHOP Branch, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. playing a full five-octave set of 80 December 19 Decorate take-home paper orna- Information: 703-746-1781 hand bells. The ringers will perform ments using shapes, colors and children’s classics, timeless holiday CIVIL WAR MEDICINE: ON patterns from the city’s finest December 10 tunes, and original show-stoppers. 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Though it was prob- ably obvious that the West India Company got quite a deal, it’s unlikely anyone at the time imagined the island would become the heart of America’s most populous city. Almost four centuries later, the value of Old Town should not require any imagination. This historic neighborhood is the heart of our city and is arguably the leading lure that brings tourists to Alexandria. But sometimes it seems we don’t fully appreciate the fragility of our own treasure. At least, that’s the conclusion we draw from the measly $250 fine the city doled out to Forrester Construction after one of its subcontractors drove an enormous tractor-trailer on the ir- replaceable cobblestones of Prince Street. Photos of the gigantic truck stopped on the historic street, right next to a sign that says “No Trucks,” would be amusing if they weren’t so sad. And this wasn’t even Forrester’s first infraction — it was their second fine. Unfortunately, such a puny response by the city won’t serve as a deterrent to Forrester or any other contractors working among our city’s oldest structures. If anything, it will have the opposite effect. Why would a company delay construction or comply with restrictions regarding noise, vibrations or trucking materials if Your Views the penalty is a mere wrist slap? Alexandria’s normally reliable transportation director, Yon Lambert, said Forrester apologized for the “inconvenience” and Old Town BID is already a boondoggle said the company promised to “continue vigilant monitoring of its To the editor: signage, event management the BID? It proposes money subcontractors” so this doesn’t happen again. Alexandria is being en- and marketing for Old Town. to subsidize valet and/or Sorry, but we don’t view endangering the cobblestones of couraged to create a new spe- Every one of those func- parking garage fees. Obvi- Prince Street — one of only two such blocks left in Alexandria cial tax district in Old Town. tions has at least one tax- ously this is a selling point — as a mere “inconvenience.” Such disregard is an affront to The so-called Business Im- payer supported or city run for restaurants, retailers and those in the city who treasure our history. provement District will raise entity already doing that. So the owners of parking facili- At this point, we have little confidence in Forrester’s monitoring $2.2 million in new taxes from supporting the BID suggests ties and services. It also pro- of its subcontractors — or in the city’s will to ensure compliance. businesses, then spend it on that the city is mismanaged poses funding six new staff The Old Dominion Boat Club reconstruction project has flown unknown things and will be and incompetent. If that is positions to manage the BID. under the radar compared to the public hoopla over the Carr hotel managed through an unknown true, who is being fired and With the extra $2.2 mil- at the foot of Duke Street or the EYA redevelopment of Robinson process by unknown people. which budgets are being cut? lion to spend in Old Town, Terminal South. Alexandria’s usual watchdogs, including this pub- The proposal has many flaws. The properties to be hit will the city shift its spending lication, to date have seemingly given the ODBC a pass. Once created, the BID will with the new BID tax are al- to other priorities since these This is understandable given the anguish club members suf- be managed by the vote of ready paying tens of millions are now covered? We don’t fered when the city threatened to use eminent domain to take their businesses and commercial of dollars in property taxes, know. We can’t know until a property at the foot of King Street, forcing a land swap — and a $5 property taxpayers in the dis- not to mention the many mil- memorandum of understand- million sale — for the Beachcomber property a block south. trict. But it has specific provi- lions of business license tax- ing is drafted, and we won’t We remain sympathetic to ODBC members for what they sions that discriminate against es. Support for the BID, then, see that until after the tax is went through. But regard for the club does not equal ignoring owner occupied businesses. is a statement that we need to authorized. Since Alexandria egregious behavior by their builder. This project needs to be This leaves more power in fire dozens of staff and elect- is already raising taxes and monitored like any other and infractions should be met with real the hands of big commercial ed officials should resign. complaining about too many penalties, not token responses. interests and discriminates However, 43 to 60 per- competing priorities, we For two blocks along the waterfront, from Prince to Wolfe streets, against small businesses. The cent of the BID tax district know how this will end. Old Town’s waterfront currently looks like a battle zone. The noise, preliminary governance by- membership would be made These are just the opening the trucks, the teardowns and the construction have left many in Old laws and its election rules up of office tenants — law- problems that have not been Town feeling as if they are under siege. won’t even be drafted until yers, accountants, consult- addressed. There are many Even if it results in something that will be better in the long run, the tax increase option is ap- ing firms and the like. These deeper issues if you wade into the disruption is real and it’s unsettling for those living nearby. proved. businesses will receive zero the details. But the ones that But more importantly, we must never forget that our history The committee promoting benefits from BID, yet would leap out at first glance are de- is our treasure. If we are negligent in its protection, centuries the BID specifically wants it be forced to shoulder about cisive in their own right. into the future, our descendants may look back and wonder how to tackle traffic, parking, gar- half the tax burden. - Dan Hazelwood we could have been so careless. bage removal, public art, street Who could benefit from Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 30, 2017 | 31 A BID is the last thing Alexandria needs It is time to invest fully in To the editor: since both receive city funds, office and we’ll call it a BID. Taxpayers of Alexandria, but there are no strings attached. This would be easy to do, the future of ACPS take note. We do not need a BID In other words, there are no met- and we wouldn’t have to spend To the editor: In the past five or so years, in Alexandria. Why am I so rics by which to evaluate what a dime. Just create metrics and As former members of the ACPS has been creative in try- emphatic, you ask? For several return on investment we tax- ensure this city BID group actu- Alexandria City School Board ing to find ways to improve the simple reasons, to wit: payers are getting for our hard- ally performs. Or you could cre- from 2013 through 2015, we situation. Staff and the school We taxpayers and business earned dollars. ate a new organization, but pay understand the challenges board have tried desperately to owners are already paying three Can you imagine, Visit Al- for it with Visit Alexandria’s facing Alexandria City Public strike a balance between ade- entities to perform exactly what exandria has a staff of 15, in- budget since much of it will be- Schools. quate improvement and expan- a BID would do. City-funded or- cluding a CEO, a COO and come redundant. Students come into our sion and the limited financial ganizations include Visit Alex- four employees with sales and It’s time for residents to de- buildings from many coun- resources of the city. As a city, andria, the city’s tourism arm, marketing responsibilities. Yet mand accountability: school tries, speaking many different we can only kick the can so far and the Alexandria Economic we need a BID on top of that performance, Capital Bikeshare languages, with many different down the road. That needs to Development Partnership. The to achieve better visibility and usage data, affordable housing disabilities and levels of ability. end now. privately funded organization marketing. Give me a break. support, historic preservation, Yet for 180+ days per year, Credit is cheap right now. is the Alexandria Chamber of As I wrote in an email to City and now creating a special tax ACPS’s more than 2,000 em- We implore city council to is- Commerce. Manager Mark Jinks and City district when we’re already pay- ployees give them every ounce sue bonds to invest — yes, we Tree maintenance and street Council, if everyone thinks a BID ing for the services such a dis- of effort possible, more than use the term “invest” because cleanup are already funded in is the answer to everything, then trict would provide us. anyone could expect for the this is an investment in our the city’s operations, mainte- fine. Just create a matrix orga- Fellow residents, we should money they are paid. And community — in our school nance and department of recre- nization from Visit Alexandria, not mind paying taxes, but we there are hundreds of volun- system. ation, parks and cultural activi- AEDP, the department of recre- should mind how our city’s gov- teers who do the same. The The time for nit picking has ties budgets. ation, parks and cultural activities ernment spends our money. results are showing. come to an end. Teachers who The primary issue lies with and maintenance staff, partnered - Linda Couture You can see it not only in need adequate work space are Visit Alexandria and AEDP with the chamber’s small business Alexandria the data, which itself tells an not nit picking. Students with important but very small piece disabilities who need resource Baptist Church should rethink its plans of the story, but also in a more rooms are not nit picking. Art To the editor: But unless it comes to its space for further growth, then important way by talking with teachers who simply want a The Alfred Street Baptist senses, the church will entrap they should at least consider students who have benefited classroom for students’ cre- Church is poised to make a itself, ensuring it is physically where their next church and from this work. ativity to bloom are not nit massive mistake. It’s sad to say, unable to grow any further. associated structures should Now it is budget time, the picking. These are basic needs because its rich history is inspi- Moreover, the building de- be built when it outgrows the season for the annual commu- of a public school system. rational and ennobling. sign it submitted to the city too-large one the church seems nity debate about, among other We have worked personally The trials that the church board of architectural review is intent on constructing. things, how much to spend on with most of city council and and especially its members have breathtaking, but for the wrong It’s not too late for leaders our schools. We write today on we know the entire council surmounted over the last two reasons. It celebrates the Alfred of the Alfred Street Baptist the specific issue of the ACPS cares about this community centuries would have caused Street Baptist Church’s wealth, Church to draw strength from capital improvement program and has an instinct to do the congregations of weaker con- not its piety and purpose. the only city Board of Archi- (CIP) budget. right thing for the children of stitutions to collapse, if not dur- It even insults the eye not tectural Review member to op- Decades of neglect, as well Alexandria, who also happen ing slavery, then during Recon- to mention the purse of its tith- pose the building design. as declining or stagnant enroll- to the be the future adults of struction, or at any time in the ers, the church-going members Coincidentally, she also was ment that lulled the commu- Alexandria. long era of Jim Crow segrega- who’ll be on the hook to pay the the only BAR member who nity into thinking ACPS did It is now time for the rest tion and belittlement. many-million dollar mortgage actually walked the building not need much capital support, of the community to stop the Throughout these travails, the for this monolithic structure. site. After she did, she realized have left our buildings over- bickering and own up to our Alfred Street Baptist Church has This is not the right message it was no place for a mega- crowded and falling apart. responsibility to properly grown. It is again bursting at its for a church that has forever church. Pray the Alfred Street These conditions directly fund our schools. seams. Its current solution: use been dedicated to the poor and Baptist Church and its mem- impact student achievement. - Kelly Booz, Stephanie an entire city block wherein its the needy and those marginal- bers have the same epiphany. They directly impact teacher Kapsis and Justin Keating, current facilities are located to ized by their skin color. - Jimm Roberts retention, which in turn also Former members, Alexan- create a gigantic house of prayer. If its members really need Alexandria affects student achievement. dria City School Board Get rid of wasteful spending before floating more tax hikes To the editor: are spending $30,000 to par- Metro. Late registration for an ter return per dollar? City councilors have no City council’s proposed av- ticipate in June’s U.S. Travel exhibitor booth costs $5,350. In fact, why is council right to demand new tax hikes erage $600 tax-and-fee hike Association convention as part Why are city councilors spending our money to pro- while blowing last year’s tax would be only mildly offensive of Capital Region USA. spending $30,000 on a nine- mote private corporations? If hike on waste like a $30,000 were councilors not so careless The convention will be held mile trip as part of a group, local businesses saw any value nine-mile corporate welfare with last year’s tax hike. just across the Potomac River when sending one employee in attending, they’d spend their trip. Page 2.15 of the fiscal 2017 in Washington, D.C. to solely promote Alexandria own money to be there them- - Donny Ferguson budget notes city councilors It costs $3 to get there by costs $5,353 and provides bet- selves. Alexandria 32 | MARCH 30, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Rebel homes, confiscated for Union wounded Publisher fter the initial occupa- [email protected] tion of Alexandria by Erich Wagner A Union troops in 1861 at Editor-in-Chief the start of the Civil War, the [email protected] First Battle at Bull Run two months later elevated Confed- Jane Hughes erate hopes that the conflict Publisher & Sales Director might be short-lived. [email protected] But as the months dragged on, and casualties returning to Patrice V. Culligan Alexandria for treatment es- Publisher Emeritus calated, the need for medical [email protected] facilities became crucial. At first, the city’s largest buildings EDITORIAL were confiscated for hospital James Cullum use, and quickly outfitted with Staff Reporter & Photographer crude cots to provide only the [email protected] most basic comforts. Unfortunately, the wounded ADVERTISING kept coming, and, coupled with Patrice V. Culligan poor sanitation across the city, [email protected] polluted water and spreading infectious diseases, soldiers Marty DeVine were soon joined by even larger [email protected] hordes of sick patients suffer- Margaret Stevens ing from a wide variety of ill- [email protected] nesses. The most common was became known as the Grosve- The hospital included space in the years after the war, both dysentery, but the annual epi- nor Hospital and its annex, the for 160 patients, but was filled buildings were restored to resi- Deb Riley demics common to Alexandria Grosvenor Branch Hospital. to capacity within a year. In dential use. Confederate Brig. [email protected] were of epic proportions during The main building at 414 N. response, authorities seized the Gen. Montgomery D. Morse re- Jane Hughes the war years. Washington St. opened on Au- Oronoco Street home across turned to his native Alexandria [email protected] As the need for medical space gust 17, 1862, in the home built the street, built in 1785 by Lee and purchased 414 N. Washing- grew, churches, schools and even in 1830 for Anthony Cazenove, family relative Philip Fendall. ton St., where he lived with his Pat Booth private homes were taken over one of Alexandria’s most illus- The dwelling’s entry hall, wife until 1895, continuing to call Office Manager [email protected] by Union authorities on a mo- trious citizens who, due to his seen here, served as a smaller the residence Grosvenor House. ment’s notice. Particularly vul- fluent French, was the personal annex to Grosvenor, handling The Lee family returned Tina Gehring nerable were homes vacated by representative to the Marquis the overflow of patients and to the Grosvenor Branch on Office Administrator supporters of the Confederacy. de Lafayette during his 1824 those in need of special care. Oronoco Street, remaining [email protected] Although locked up and of- visit to the city. It was at this location that Dr. there until 1903, when the ten left in the care of family ser- Once in military hands, the Edwin Bentley, director of the home was purchased by Rob- CONTRIBUTORS vants, these barriers crumbled stately gardens behind the home U.S. Army General Hospital ert Downham. That site is now Kim Gilliam, in the face of directives to con- were immediately replaced by a complex in Alexandria, per- operated as the Lee-Fendall Louise Krafft, Laura Sikes, fiscate properties for military two story, 20-foot-by-100-foot formed the first blood transfu- House Museum and Garden. Dr. Vivek Sinha, use. Two such properties were hospital ward, a laundry facil- sion in North America. Jordan Wright elegant homes near the famous ity, privies and a so-called “dead Grosvenor Hospital closed Out of the Attic is pro- Lee Corner at North Washing- house” for the storage of corpses just days after the Confederates’ vided by the Office of ALEXTIMES LLC ton and Oronoco streets, which awaiting burial. surrender at Appomattox, and Historic Alexandria. Denise Dunbar Managing Partner Weekly Poll The Ariail family Suzanne Brock Last Week This Week William Dunbar Should city council further increase taxes to pay Should the city do more to protect HOW TO REACH US for school construction projects? Old Town’s cobblestone streets? 110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314 76% No. 24% Yes. A. Yes. B. No. Take the poll at alextimes.com 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) www.alextimes.com WHO CARES? WE DO. Email comments, rants & raves to letters@ alextimes.com ALEXANDRIA TIMES MARCH 30, 2017 33

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38 Kitty feeder, in poker 39 Utterances of admiration Obituaries 40 Early morning sound RALPH BRADLEY, 74, 41 Olive-green songbird Weekly Words formerly of Alexandria, 42 Grocery checkout units 43 Crazy fan March 23, 2017 44 Type of person who can’t deliver tall tales? BETTY EVELYN BRUCE, 93, 45 Product from castor beans formerly of Alexandria, 48 Cinnamon buns’ enticement January 30, 2017 49 Pack down dirt 50 “The ___ of the Cave Bear” POLLY NORMENT BURKE, 92, 51 Rum cakes of Alexandria, March 18, 2017 57 “I’ll have the same” 58 Soap unit DAVID ANDREWS LLOYD, 86, 59 City near Salt Lake City formerly of Alexandria, 61 Native American dwelling of old March 24, 2017 62 Popped a cork 63 Yachting hazards ARTHUR L. NELSON, SR., 64 Sign from a third base coach of Alexandria, March 7, 2017 meaning “don’t swing” 65 Wife of a rajah NELL PEARSON, 66 Kind of narrow eyes formerly of Alexandria, 67 Undo, as a knot 68 Dangle carrots in front of March 9, 2017 73 Farewells of old Rome LIONEL W. PEINE, 74 Likely to end badly of Alexandria, March 21, 2017 75 Landlady of Laverne and Shirley 76 Gilts DONNIE PROCTOR, 77 Leaves in the lurch of Alexandria, March 28, 2017 78 Quality and Holiday, for two 79 Pretend to be a different person? AGNES MARY RANSON, 82 Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bob of Alexandria, March 13, 2017 83 Horse’s burden 84 It’s pounded for order BOBBIE DEAN RICHARDS SMITH, 90 Sailor’s bearings of Alexandria, March 10, 2017 92 ___ fiddle (quite healthy) 93 Monastery VIPs MARY SEABROOK SMITH, 91, THE ORGAN PLAYS YOU By Timothy E. Parker 94 Ticket-writing troopers, e.g. formerly of Alexandria, 95 Texas city March 2, 2017 ACROSS 57 DeLuise of comedy films 114 Some Eastern rulers 96 Thing sometimes played on a 1 Shortened word, shortened 58 Title for Shakespeare 115 “Monster” of a southwest musical instrument 5 Sound of a fat tomato hitting 59 ___-Wan Kenobi lizard 97 Hanging tapestry OBITUARY POLICIES a floor 60 Mind game (Part 2 of 4) 116 Words with heart or seat 99 Groucho’s Tattooed Lady 10 Backups to starters 69 Landing guess 117 Snaky warning or a radiator’s 100 Various garden mixtures All obituaries in the Times are 14 Revolver in a subway 70 Bottom-heavy fruit “I’m working” 101 Sprint charged through the funeral home 19 A ___ coincidence 71 Some spaces in papers 118 Ketchup alternative 102 Sections of pelvises on a per-word basis comparable to 20 Bonnie’s crime mate 72 Direction opposite WSW 119 Window part 103 655 in Roman numerals the space rate offered to nonprofit 21 Riding piggyback, e.g. 73 Skillful 104 Disgusted grunts advertisers. DOWN 22 Kind of colony for cons 76 Societal square peg in a 105 “___ la Douce” (film) 23 Restaurant offering round hole 1 Shells and arrows, e.g. 106 Armstrong or Diamond Deadlines are the Monday prior to 24 Mr. Goldfinger 77 Sawyer of news and journalism 2 Complaints, in slang 107 Home of the Jazz hoopsters the issue date. 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