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Vol. 17, No.9 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. MARCH 4, 2021 Back to school Hybrid learning begins rell-Aldana said. at ACPS “We just want to make sure BY ALLISON HAGEMAN that the kids feel that this is like the moment that we’ve been Alexandria City Public waiting for since March last year,” Schools welcomed back its first Burrell-Aldana said. “And we are group of students for in-per- just very happy to see the kids.” son hybrid learning on Tuesday after almost a year of virtual From March to March learning. The returning stu- After COVID-19 reached Al- dents are kindergarten through exandria in early March 2020, fifth graders who are receiving ACPS closed its doors on March special education services or 16 and switched to a virtual are English language learners. learning model. Those doors are At Mount Vernon Commu- now reopening just a couple of nity School, which has a large weeks shy of one full year later. English Language student Tuesday was not always the population and has been pre- date ACPS had planned for its paring for reopening all year, reopening. ACPS announced last teachers, staff and students fall that a partial return to the PHOTO/ACPS were excited to return to the A sign welcoming students back to Alexandria City Public Schools on Tuesday. classroom, Principal Liza Bur- SEE ACPS | 8 The right to bargain CANDIDATE PROFILE City, unions debate Collective bargaining is the CANDIDATE PROFILE proposed labor ordi- legal process by which pub- Amy Jackson gears up for re-election bid nance lic sector employees negotiate BY WILL SCHICK their wages, benefits and work- Experienced educa- members at fundraisers ing conditions with their gov- tor prioritizes city’s are no longer part of run- The city will be discussing ernment employers. While col- economy, schools, ning a campaign. It was a proposed draft ordinance lective bargaining agreements equity also apt for a candidate on collective bargaining on are ubiquitous throughout the BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN who was raised in Alexan- March 9 that, if passed, would country and permitted in 47 dria and pitches herself as bring the labor practice to Al- Amy Jackson, a current a “voice of the people.” exandria for the first time. SEE BARGAINING | 4 member of City Coun- “We have an inclusive cil and longtime educa- city that’s always been INSIDE tor in Northern Virginia, home to me,” Jackson kickstarted her council said. “I want to continue AMY JACKSON River Farm Kids re-election campaign on to always find a path to Feb. 3, her birthday. her campaign at a time make sure that people feel AHS declines offer from Some creative solutions to NOVA Parks. combat cabin fever. It was a personal way when knocking on doors for Jackson to launch and meeting community SEE JACKSON | 6 Page 3 Page 10

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COVID-19 deaths since the have died from COVID-19, when VDH reports them pandemic reached the city a bringing the city’s death throughout the pandemic. year ago, though the city cau- total to 120. The 16 deaths In addition, the four deaths SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 3PM. tioned that these deaths were reported in 10 days surpass reported on Feb. 28 were the For more information on the virtual the result of the post-holiday even the reported death to- second-most in a single day campaign kickoff and to RSVP, visit case surge and could have oc- tals from last spring, when since the pandemic ADOPTbegan, ABLE PET OF THE WEEK www.chapman4council.com curred weeks earlier. most of the city’s long-term trailing only June 26, 2020. In the last 10 days, the Vir- care facilities experienced [email protected] AHS declines River Farm offer The American Horticultur- has served as the headquar- citing the financial strain of al Society announced on Mon- ters for AHS since the 1970s maintaining the property as day that it had declined an when philanthropist and AHS the reason for the sale. offer made by NOVA Parks and member Enid Haupt donated Regional parks organiza- the Northern Virginia Conser- $1 million to help AHS pur- tion NOVA Parks and NVCT, vation Trust to purchase the chase the property and keep a local nonprofit, put for- historic River Farm property, it open the public. AHS put ward an offer to purchase the according to a news release. the property on the open real The 27-acre property estate market in November, SEE RIVER FARM | 23 Meronne Teklu announces council run Alexandria resident management consultant at a Teklu will join 10 other Meronne Teklu has an- professional services firm and~ Phoenixcandidates in the~ June 8 Dem- nounced she is running for previously servedThe pets-in-waiting as commu- are ocraticasking Santa primary: for a home new of their candi own- this City Council in the June 8 nity manager for holiday.the Institute Your donation dates sustains Sarah them Bagley, while Bill they Camp wait. - ~~ Canine Special Health Needs Care ~ ~ Democratic primary. for East African Councils on bell, Alyia Gaskins,Extra Jamespatience may be required to adopt Flash. At Teklu was born in Alexan- Higher Education. 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BARGAINING FROM | 1 how the city manages its having a detailed contract colleagues missed Christmas this via employee advisory handling of grievances and which limits the ability to be one year because of an unan- committees and through a states, North Carolina, South discipline. responsive … can interfere ticipated shift in their sched- city-employee engagement Carolina and Virginia have While neighboring coun- with, at times, the effective ules, which for bureaucratic process, according to Jinks. long outlawed the practice. ties such as Fairfax and delivery of services that City reasons resulted in them no However, as Cynthia Last year, however, the Prince William have ex- Council is held responsible longer having enough leave Hudson, the special counsel Virginia state legislature pressed strong support for for,” Jinks said. for the holiday. hired by the city to help draft passed a law allowing local collective bargaining, they Others, however, argue “When you switch a shift, this ordinance, said in a City governments and municipal- have not yet determined the that a sole focus on wages and it throws your life kind of up Council public hearing in ities to establish collective scope of their ordinances. benefits misses the mark. and down,” Turner said. “We February, the current process bargaining ordinances. Along with Alexandria, Ar- Scott Treibitz, a public work a nine-day rotation, is not legally binding. If approved, the new pro- lington was one of 17 mu- relations consultant with 35 and you can plan out your According to Hudson, in posed city ordinance will nicipalities to back collec- years of experience working year. And I think for us as a cases like this, “[Local gov- mark the first time that pub- tive bargaining before it was with public employee unions, union, that’s part of the con- ernments] don’t have to do lic sector employees in Al- banned in Virginia Supreme said that limiting the scope versation when we talk about what they’re asked to do. It’s exandria will have the legal Court in 1977. Many local of the ordinance to negotia- working conditions. That’s very different from collective right to participate in collec- union members said they tions over wages and benefits a practical application of it bargaining.” tive bargaining. believe Arlington and other defeats the purpose of collec- where, ‘Hey, we want to work Another disagreement Alexandria’s proposed surrounding municipalities tive bargaining. on this to make it better.’” between labor unions and ordinance is much more in the state will look to Alex- “This is called ‘collec- Turner explained that the city has to do with the limited in scope than those andria as a model. tive bargaining’ … [in oth- expanding the scope of proposed number of bargain- currently on the books in According to City Man- er words] it’s collaborative collective bargaining to ing units. Washington D.C. and Mary- ager Mark Jinks, limiting the bargaining. How do we work include negotiations over The draft ordinance rec- land. It allows only for le- ordinance’s scope is import- with a certain set of funds working conditions could ommends the city organize gally binding negotiations ant because it allows the city to develop the best kinds of help them persuade the bargaining units into four over wages and benefits. The government to ensure there policies out there that are city government to make broad categories: police, proposed ordinance does not are no delays in the delivery going to serve our citizens?” much-needed changes. fire and EMS, labor and include negotiations about of its essential services. Treibitz said. “We’ve approached ad- trades and general govern- working conditions, such as “The public holds City Josh Turner, a local fire- ministrations past, we’ve ap- ment. The proposed ordi- how workplace hours and Council responsible for the fighter and president of Al- proached the city about some nance does not include pro- schedules are assigned and delivery of services and exandria Fire Fighters, Inc. of these issues, and some- visions for teachers as the Local 2141, a union rep- times we don’t necessarily School Board determines FONTAINE Mon. - Fri. 10:00 am - 2:30 pm; resenting firefighters and hear [back],” Turner said. their wages, benefits and 5:30 - 10:00 pm other first-responders in the According to Jinks, con- working conditions. Sat. - Sun. - 10 am - 10 pm city, echoed Treibitz’ stance. versations between employ- Some unions, however, Turner added that he be- ee associations and the city said they believed organizing NEW MARCH 1! lieves widening the scope of over workplace conditions bargaining units into these Fontaine ‘To Go’ Coffee Shop (2 doors right) the ordinance could address hardly ever happen. four broad categories can be 7:30 am to 2:30 pm daily issues around scheduling “Over the six years I’ve problematic because they Coffee, croissants, locally made pastries & more! and leave that local firefight- been city manager … wages don’t always represent the Dine in, try curbside take out or local delivery ers have had to contend with and benefits is 99% of what interests of unified groups. www.fontainebistro.com | 703-535-8151 in the past. [had been] raised,” Jinks said. 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In terms of affordable housing, 5 things we all want it. We all need it. We just need to find another way to get there other than continuing to keep in mind to build and not get but one or two units out of something. The when buying a residents are not going to stand for it. I’m not going to stand for it.” – Amy Jackson, car in 2021 member, Alexandria City Council BY ANDREW MITCHELL

JACKSON FROM | 1 son was unable to pursue champion during her sec- Save your cash. With interest rates at historic lows, money is cheap. Consider some of the ideas she had ond term on council, Jack- financing your new or used vehicle in- welcome and that people feel campaigned on in 2018. son said. During her time on stead of blowing your nest egg on a de- seen. I want everybody here “It’s a year that, as an in- the Commission for Wom- 1. preciating asset. Be on the lookout for 0% feeling seen.” cumbent, I didn’t have to do en, Jackson testified twice financing offers. Jackson graduated from other things that were on before the Virginia General T.C. Williams High School the list, things that, hear- Assembly in support of the and was formerly a teach- ing from residents, they Equal Rights Amendment. er and administrator at the needed,” Jackson said. “The Virginia became the 38th Consider a lease. Manufacturers heav- middle and high school lev- platform that we ran on state to ratify the amend- ily incentivize leases, which are currently els for more than a decade. before, it wasn’t a priority ment in January 2020. at close to 0% interest rates, because they She eventually took a break anymore. The priorities are With her experience as want the opportunity to lease you a new from teaching to raise her the health of our residents, an educator and parent, ed- 2. car once the contract is up. Your vehicle now 7- and 9-year-old chil- of our businesses.” ucation would still be a pri- will be within the manufacturer’s warran- dren in the Seminary Hill “My passion is my city, and ority for Jackson if she were ty for the duration, so you won’t have any so therefore, I can’t turn away,” re-elected. Jackson said she surprise repairs to worry about. neighborhood. Prior to running for coun- Jackson added. “I couldn’t pass wants City Council to ensure cil in 2018, Jackson served the baton. The baton is still the Alexandria City Public on a variety of community mine to run the race with, so Schools budget is fully fund- boards and commissions, in- that’s what I’m doing.” ed so that it can effectively Don’t overextend. Before purchasing a cluding the Commission for The health and safety of pursue its ambitious long- new or used vehicle, be sure to consider all Women and the Fund for Al- residents during the second term planning goals. costs associated with ownership. The more expensive the car, the more you should exandria’s Child board. year of the pandemic remain Jackson said the shift to 3. During her first term on priorities for her, Jackson virtual learning and remote budget for things like car insurance and personal property taxes. council, Jackson served on said. Jackson led the charge work has highlighted the the Eisenhower Partnership on passing a mask mandate need for the city to create a Board of Directors; INOVA ordinance before Gov. Ralph municipal broadband net- Alexandria Hospital task Northam (D-VA) had issued work, something the city is force; AlexRenew’s Com- a similar mandate statewide. currently considering. Shop from home. Even if it is not being bined Sewer Outfall Project Jackson said she is fo- “With people now know- advertised, much of your car buying expe- rience can be completed from the comfort Team Workgroup; the Metro- cused on helping Alexandria ing they can stay home and 4. of your own home. politan Washington Council be successful after the pan- not have to work [in-person], of Governments Chesapeake demic. Moving forward, she a lot more telecommuting Bay and Water Resources also plans to bring a race and is going to be going on, so Policy Committee; and the social equity lens to every is- our broadband needs to be Douglas MacArthur Elemen- sue she considers on the dais. strong and needs to be in Go green. Nowadays, the difference in tary School rebuild advisory “We need to bring equity place,” Jackson said. “It’s not price between a hybrid car and its full gas committee, among others. to every situation. Reopen- just for our education and counterpart is only a couple hundred dol- Jackson said the ing Alexandria from the our students but also for our 5. lars. And with today’s battery technology, COVID-19 pandemic was the waterfront to the West End, workforce. It demands it.” you’ll be able to stretch that gallon of gas deciding factor in her choice it’s going to look different,” Jackson also said she re- even further than earlier hybrid models. to run for re-election. With Jackson said. mains concerned about the City Council’s priorities Equity has long been a city’s current approach to af- The writer is marketing manager for shifting toward healthcare passion of Jackson’s and Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota. and recovery efforts, Jack- one she would continue to SEE JACKSON | 7 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 4, 2021 | 7 CANDIDATE PROFILE JACKSON FROM | 6 Alexandria a safer and more inclusive city. She brought Always Alexandria fordable housing, which in- forward an ordinance, which Located in Old Town at the volves providing additional passed unanimously, that corner of Washington & King. density to developers in ex- prohibits firearms on city Because during these times, change for more affordable property. Jackson also helped home is more important than ever. housing units in their projects. shepherd the city’s race and “In terms of affordable social equity resolution from housing, we all want it. We a set of ideas to reality. all need it,” Jackson said. Jackson added that her first “We just need to find an- term on council has taught her other way to get there oth- the value of an active, involved er than continuing to build community input process and and not get but one or two of council taking a measured units out of something. The yet progressive approach to residents are not going to policy. Jackson refers to her- stand for it. I’m not going to self as a “principled progres- stand for it.” sive” Democrat. During the Feb. 20 public “Being progressive doesn’t hearing, council considered mean you have to be fast. You and ultimately approved the have to be thoughtful and de- redevelopment of the Heri- liberate because when things tage at Old Town apartment change, and you want things complex. The development to change that way, they don’t project spans three buildings, change overnight,” Jackson with 195 affordable units out said. of 750 new units. Change has also been Although she ultimately necessary for Jackson and voted to approve the project her second City Council cam- due to the significant afford- paign. Social media and vir- able housing contribution, tual fundraising events and Jackson said the Heritage meetings have taken on an highlights her ongoing con- even more important role. cern about increased develop- “I’m still using all the The CaseStudy‰ ment and density in Alexan- tools I had before in my cam- dria. At the hearing, Jackson paign toolbox, but I’ve had Since our first renovation 60 years ago we've voiced concerns about traffic to add some and be creative been a team of visionaries. Our unique approach impacts and increased en- and think outside the box … to the remodeling process is tried and true. rollment at the city’s already as I’m using the other tools I crowded schools. have,” Jackson said. It's so effective that we had to give it a name: “When we are looking at Jackson will face off The CaseStudy‰. 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ACPS FROM | 1 children have attended The Campagna Center at Patrick classroom would begin in Jan- Henry Elementary. She said uary 2021. When COVID-19 she was initially excited at levels spiked over the holi- the news of schools reopening days and caseloads contin- until she went to the last PTA ued to climb in January, the meeting. reopening timetable was At the PTA meeting, Ritt pushed back several times. said they described recess as A combination of factors students in a field, lined up led to March 2 being the six-feet apart and walking date when schools actually around the school. It sound- began reopening: a decline ed like “child prison,” Ritt in COVID-19 levels in Alex- said. Other restrictions men- andria, an increase in teach- tioned, according to Ritt, er vaccinations, Gov. Ralph were that students can’t use Northam (D-VA) ordering water fountains, go to the Virginia schools to reopen bathroom together or get up by March 15 and ACPS’ com- from their desks. pliance with the Virginia De- PHOTO/ACPS On the first day of hy- partment of Health and Cen- A student washes their hands while a staff member looks on at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School. brid learning, her children ters for Disease Control and experienced new guidelines Prevention guidelines. uary, data released by ACPS’ classrooms and a post telling dents will get dropped off by at The Campagna Center, During the past year, res- Department of Accountabili- them what to bring to school: parents or come off the bus including no longer being idents asked repeatedly for ty and Research showed that a mask, tablet or Chromebook, and be greeted by teachers allowed to play on the play- more details about when and vulnerable student groups charger, water bottle, head- in the auditorium, cafeteria ground equipment. She said how the school district would such as minority and spe- phones and learning packet. or gym to be guided to their this is upsetting to her and transition to in-person edu- cial program students at the “We are excited to wel- classrooms. her kids because they have cation. Parents’ frustration secondary level were falling come our first group of hy- In the classrooms, stu- been attending the program peaked last October follow- behind at higher rates under brid students into our build- dents’ desks will be spaced “successfully” since last June ing a particularly contentious virtual-only learning. ing,” the post read in both six-feet apart, have clear and using the playground. School Board meeting. Imme- In mid-February, Mount English and Spanish. plastic shields and personal “There has to be a better diately afterward, a group of Vernon Community School Students also expressed supplies for the students. way,” Ritt said. parents formed the Facebook students and teachers cel- enthusiasm about returning “We’re making sure that The Alexandria PTA group “Open ACPS” to pres- ebrated 100 days of Virtual to their classrooms. they keep the normalcy that Council was contacted for sure the School Board and ad- PLUS+ learning, according to “I am really excited to go they’ve had this year in comment on the reopening ministration to provide in-per- the school’s Facebook page. back to the building with my terms of instruction,” Bur- of ACPS but did not respond son learning as an option. Posts after this announce- friends and meet my teach- rell-Aldana said. in time for publication. Concerns about equity ment show the school pre- ers in person,” Luis Armando According to ACPS’ “Back Each morning before and the achievement gap paring students for their re- Aleman Campos, 9, a Mount to school guide for hybrid in-person school, parents also fueled discontent with turn to school with webinars, Vernon fourth grader, said learning,” the classroom must complete a daily symp- virtual-only learning. In Jan- behind-the-scenes looks at via email. “I know we are go- schedules for hybrid learning tom checklist which asks ing through a hard time right will be in-person Tuesday and health screening questions now but we love our school Wednesday or Thursday and such as if a student has a tem- and our teachers.” Friday, while Monday will re- perature over 100 degrees. In main asynchronous. school, students are required Hybrid reopening School services offered to wear masks, except when On Tuesday, Mount Ver- to students will include free eating, and maintain a six- non welcomed about 120 stu- breakfast and lunch, to be foot distance from others. dents back for the first day of consumed in the classroom; Ritt said she thinks this is hybrid learning, Burrell-Al- bus transportation, with asking too much of parents, as dana said. The school would limited space due to so- it adds another step in an al- normally have about 900 cial-distancing constraints, ready hectic morning process. students and 117 staff mem- for eligible students; and ad- Though when asked bers. About 60% of staff are ditional school supplies pro- about social distancing and returning in-person, accord- vided as needed. wearing a mask, Mount Ver- ing to Burrell-Aldana. ACPS parent Jennie Ritt non fourth grader Madison Students coming back to has two children in first and Andrade Diaz, 9, said in an school will have a schedule third grade who will return email that wearing a mask that remains similar to vir- to hybrid learning, March 18 makes her feel great. tual learning and will start at at James K. Polk Elementa- “The mask protects me 8 a.m., Burrell-Aldana said. ry School as part of Group During hybrid learning, stu- B. During the pandemic, her SEE ACPS | 9 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 4, 2021 | 9

ACPS FROM | 8 classroom monitors who were the role of classroom moni- be hired using specialty agen- making sure that the kids recently trained, according to tors on their Facebook page. cies. The monitors will receive know that we’re still a school from COVID-19. There’s no Burrell-Aldana. In the case of One parent wrote that two days of focused training and we’re still a community problem for me wearing a Mount Vernon, since many they specifically asked at a specifically for special needs and we are still here for them, mask,” Diaz said. “But it’s hard staff members are returning re-entry meeting if monitors classrooms. They will “be un- and that this is the first step,” to have the mask all the time, to the classroom, the moni- could help a child struggling der guidance from the class- Burrell-Aldana said. but it’s safe to not spread the tors will work with a teacher with an assignment. room’s trained professional.” Despite her concerns with virus. About the distance, I who may be in another room, “The reply was point various facets of the reopen- have to get used to being away collaborating with the teach- blank-No,” the parent wrote Next steps ing, Ritt said getting her kids from my teachers and friends.” er on supervising students, on the OpenACPS Facebook The next group of stu- back in school now is an im- Burrell-Aldana said. page. “They are paying peo- dents will return to school portant step toward return- Classroom monitors When asked about class- ple to stand there and NOT for hybrid learning on March ing to full time, in-person The transition to hybrid room monitors, Ritt, who re- help kids.” 9, specifically grades six learning in the fall. learning brings with it a new cently applied to be a monitor, “The principal told every- through 12 in special edu- On the first day of re- staff position: the classroom said she wondered how they one that the monitors are ‘not cation and EL services. The opening, Ritt said she could monitor. Those who serve as would be able to assist stu- trained’ to assist students,” remaining students whose see the positive side. For the classroom monitors will be dents in need. On Tuesday, her another parent wrote. families have opted for hy- first time in almost a year, the in-person presence for children were told that both of The ACPS website states brid learning are slated to she saw her local neighbor- teachers who are not able to their teachers are coming back that classroom monitors are return on March 16. hood crossing guards back be in the classroom. to school for hybrid learning, not teachers or substitute By the end of March, on their corners, parents A recent ACPS job posting and as a result will not have teachers. According to ACPS, Mount Vernon is expecting walking their children to said the classroom monitor classroom monitors. the responsibilities of class- 420 students to return to school, school buses with role “ensures the students “[There are] no classroom room monitors are limited to classrooms, Burrell-Aldana kids on board and teachers (up to eight students) stay monitors for either of our ensuring students remain at- said. While staff and stu- excitedly cheering to wel- engaged in their learning; kids and that is definitely tentive on their laptops and dents are excited to be back come back students. laptops and classroom in- a good feeling and another providing some help to stu- in the classroom, Burrell-Al- “I want my kids back in struction will be followed per reason we love and appreci- dents under the direction of dana warned that school is school. I want every kid back the instruction of the on-line ate our amazing teachers,” the online classroom teacher. not going to look the way it in school,” Ritt said. “And I teacher (using Zoom vid- Ritt said via email. In the same post, ACPS used to for a while. feel like at this point, corona- eo-conference technology).” Some parents from the indicated that monitors in “It’s about adjustment and virus isn’t going anywhere.” Mount Vernon will have 12 OpenACPS group questioned special needs classrooms will it’s about communication, [email protected]

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Creative COVID 19 activities Fight cabin fever and quarantine boredom BY EVA BOUTROS

If you are under the age of 20, or even over, I can pret- ty much guarantee you’ve experienced the feeling of boredom, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. EVA BOUTROS As a 13-year-old student, I baking for an elderly person or have experienced this feeling a new neighbor. myself on multiple occasions, The last suggestion might but this article contains some sound boring, but hear me home-made remedies for this out: I suggest reorganizing unpleasant state that can and/or redecorating your bed- help you and others in your FILE PHOTO room. This might seem te- life. These are some things I Sometimes painting your room or rearranging your furniture is all you need to bust some boredom. dious, but I promise you the like to do when I have a whole end result is worth it. Clear out lot of extra time on my hands, photos. Those are just my home-made card and mailing is photography. You don’t any old clutter that is in your and I hope you enjoy them. suggestions, but I encourage it to them. Yes, with a stamp need a big, fancy camera way, especially in your closet One of the things I like you to make up your own. and an envelope. From expe- – just your phone or digi- and bathroom, and donate it to do is arts and crafts. Try One way you can do some- rience, I can say it has a good tal camera will do. Take ad- to a charity, such as Goodwill making up your own art proj- thing for others through this chance of making their day. vantage of the absence of or the Salvation Army. ect, or if you have trouble project is by thinking about a Another thing I like to do crowds in Washington D.C., If you plan to re-deco- doing that, find some ideas family member or loved one is read. To me, there are few for instance, and snap a few rate your room, talk with online or bring back an old – what do they like? Do they things better than a good sto- photos of the amazing land- your parents and figure out favorite. Paint your painting have a favorite animal or hob- ry. However, if you are not the marks. The waterfront in Old a budget. Sort out your main with different colors. Make by? Do you share an inside joke story type, there are thousands Town is also another place to priorities, such as paint, fur- a collage on your wall with with them? I suggest trying to upon thousands of non-fiction go for great photos. For oth- niture, etc., then head to the your own art projects and incorporate these things into a books to choose from. Or, if ers, try making a collage with nearest furniture store or you get tired of endless black the photos you took or creat- buy online. If you’re going for words marching across a white ing a post card for a distant a less thorough redecoration, page, try a comic book. friend or relative. try moving your furniture One of the things I like to If you feel a sweet tooth around with an adult’s help do, if I own the book, of course, coming on, try baking. There or putting up new things on is highlight certain quotes are thousands of tasty, easy your walls. I like or keep a bookmark in recipes online, and I’m willing These are just a few ideas pages I want to reread or go to bet you or a family member from me, but don’t feel pres- over again. If you’d like to do has a cookbook or recipe book. sured to stick to my list – add 529 Kids Consign something for others, show Choose something you like your own fun things. Just 122A S. Royal St. a friend a thoughtful or kind that is at your baking level – know that I understand how quote you marked that made and that you’re not allergic to you feel, and I did my very best you think of them, or if they – and start baking. I suggest to try and cure your boredom – have similar interests, see if putting all your ingredients I hope it worked! Remember to 529 Kids Consign they identify with it. Anoth- and items you will need on have fun and stay safe. I hope er thing you could do is come your counter before you start you enjoyed my thoughts on offers not only consignment items but also up with or write down a story so you know you have nothing this matter, and I will see you the freshest & most trendy must haves for your loved one. It could be missing. I have had a lot of fun on the other side of this virus. for hip moms and cool kids. about them or just something baking during quarantine, and out of your imagination. I hope you do, too. One thing The writer is a 7th grader at 703-567-4518 | 529kidsconsign.com Another fun thing to do that would be appreciated is Immanuel Lutheran School. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 4, 2021 | 11

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COURTESY PHOTOS Left: Lucy McArdle, a second grade student at Mount Vernon Community School, depicts a beautiful spring day Middle: An abstract rainbow from Mount Vernon Community School kindergartener Jess Allen. Right: A depiction of the Eiffel Tower from Maxim Louis, a first grader at Lyles Crouch Tradi- tional Academy. 12 |MARCH 4, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

BARGAINING FROM | 4 and fire is not a major issue. We were spending a ton of money on workers … While I have been man- said that “ultimately, there ager, I think we have raised needs to be bargaining units compensation claims from people who were doing police and/or fire pay at least that are defined by like work a lot of extra work. We have overworked members. I three times,” Jinks said. and job titles.” think as of last week, I had a member who was close Jinks also added that, Waghray added that this broadly speaking, “… turnover was part of an ongoing con- to 500 hours of overtime because we’re a minimally is way down. So, while we’d versation with the city and staffed department. And [even] when there’s not like a situation where nobody that the type and number of somebody to fill that spot, somebody’s got to fill it.” leaves, that is not feasible.” bargaining units needed has Some within the commu- yet to be determined. – Josh Turner, nity, however, do not believe “We don’t know what firefighter, president of Alexandria Fire Fighters, Local 2141 there should be a collective that looks like right now,” bargaining at all. Waghray said, “And part of Frank Fannon, a Repub- that is negotiating and dis- lead to a rise in wages and crease in wages and benefits. retirement … and with some lican who served on City cussing with the city what benefits for city workers. Treibitz said that this was other kinds of cost factors,” Council from 2009 to 2012, is that would look like.” The presentation project- precisely the problem with Treibitz said as an example. opposed entirely to the prac- Jinks said, however, that ed that a 1% raise in wages limiting the ordinance to Turner also said that tice of collective bargaining. negotiating with more than and benefits would result in negotiations over wages and the government could find Fannon said he didn’t think four bargaining units could $2.3 million in added costs benefits. savings in other ways if it Alexandria needed to consid- become burdensome for a to the city, while a 5% raise “They’ve created their expanded the ordinance to er a collective bargaining. city the size of Alexandria. would increase expenses up own self-fulfilling proph- include negotiations over “All [collective bargain- “We’re not a government to $11.5 million. ecy. ‘We’re only going to working conditions. ing] does is empower the with 50,000 employees or Jinks said that while the talk about wages and bene- “We lose, on average, city employees, and the City 30,000 employees. We[’ve] dollar amounts within the fits, and wages and benefits about 10 firefighters and Council ends up handicap- got 2,500 permanent full- fiscal impact statements are going to go up.’ Well, of paramedics a year to var- ping themselves in negotia- time employees,” Jinks said. were “hypothetical,” there course,” Treibitz said. ious jurisdictions, most of tion with city employees in In either case, the city will be a definite increase in Treibitz added that there which go across the river to relation to wages and bene- projects that the proposed costs to the city. were other ways that workers areas that have [expansive fits,” Fannon said. new ordinance will increase Jinks said that the city could help the city identify collective bargaining agree- Fannon also added that costs. According to a pre- would either have to raise areas where they could re- ments],” Turner said. he believed the city already sentation given during last taxes, reduce services or duce overall costs. Turner added that it costs treats its employees well and month’s public hearing, if “squeeze and become more “Firefighters are very approximately $185,000 to gives them all the benefits passed, the ordinance will efficient” to fund the in- willing to offset wages with recruit and train a new fire- they need. fighter, a cost that, when “… They don’t need to compounded, soars into mil- negotiate. We treat the city lions of dollars. Turner also employees very well here said that in 11 years, he had in Alexandria. Not many worked with three different employees, you know, turn full-time fire chiefs, which over because of income is- he said was also reflective sues where they’re not being of this retention problem — treated well,” Fannon said. one that unleashes a chain The General Assembly of other expensive issues. has already approved collec- “We were spending a ton tive bargaining, the debate of money on workers com- in Alexandria has moved Give it pensation claims from peo- beyond whether the practice ple who were doing a lot of should be allowed to whether extra work,” Turner said. the current draft ordinance a Shot! “We have overworked mem- is expansive enough. bers. I think as of last week, As Alexandria debates I had a member who was this new draft ordinance on Protect Yourself & close to 500 hours of over- collective bargaining, neigh- Your Community. time because we’re a min- boring cities and municipal- imally staffed department. ities across the state will be The Alexandria Times And [even] when there’s not watching to see the outcome. encourages all residents somebody to fill that spot, “We know that Arlington to get the COVID-19 somebody’s got to fill it.” County is watching what’s vaccine when available. Jinks, however, said that happening. Our members are retention for police and fire is talking about it,” Waghray not a problem within the city. said. #VaxALX “Our turnover for police [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 4, 2021 | 13 Times PETS Livinq The rise in dognapping – what you need to know

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PATRICIA DAVIS (62), of Alexandria, Feb. 25, 2021

THEREZINHA FRITH (87), of Alexandria, Feb. 9, 2021

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PATRICIA RENNER (71), of Alexandria, Feb. 25, 2021 Solutions from last week last Solutions from

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"___ Down the Road" ("The 81. All cozy "Twilight" 38. Snack with celery and raisins 92. Full of gloom Wiz" song) 83. More like a pin? 39. Fraternities' beer buys 93. "Send along your response" 25. Cookie Monster's fur color 87. Red lentil ___ (Indian dish) DOWN 40. Right direction? 94. Hailing from Austria's capital 26. Web access device 90. Ambient music pioneer Brian 1. Active ingredient in pot 45. Deliberately deceive 96. Spot for a vaccine 27. Notable flamingo feature 91. T IE 2. Mint or sage 47. "Nothing special" 101. Prefix with "laryngologist" 29. Ltd., in the U.S. 95. Esteem 3. Mostly dried-up sea 49. Fantastic Four foe 102. Prattle 30. Comic's prop 97. ___ Wonderful juice 4. Iconic Shawnee chief 50. Fury 104. Down Under birds 32. I CE 98. Informed 5. Contains 51. Believer in a nonintervening god 106. Homecoming queen's crown 36. Slithering swimmer 99. Littlest bit 6. Unit of matter 53. Color, as a tattoo 107. Orangutan relative, informally 41. Devious 100. Odorless home hazard 7. Ride with a stretch variety 54. Easily duped 108. Pizzazz 42. Tablet tappers 103. Dubai's land, briefly 8. Columns with viewpoints 55. Coat for a wolf in sheep's 109. Lauren of "The WalkingDead" 43. Common skin condition 105. Oklahoma's resembles a 9. Lo mein cooker clothing 110. Key that may have an arrow 44. Down-to-earth saucepan 10. "___ you glad you did?" 56. Doo-___ music on it 46. Response to "Are you?" 107. L AW 11. Puts back at 00:00, say 63. Muscles targeted by planks 112. Softball stats 48. Infomercial, usually 111. Large cookie holder 12. Small-town dirt source? 65. Common Christmas tree 115. Spiced tea 52. MO LD 112. P, on a sorority sweatshirt 13. Top bond rating 66. Swiss money 116. Oil company with toy trucks 57. Smallest party size 113. Dorothy's pooch 14. Org. associated with unhappy 68. Corp. shuffle 118. Goes out for a bit? 58. Tennis partners? 114. Meal in a brown bag, perhaps returns 69. Orangutan, for instance 119. Milk option 59. Lipton competitor 117. Raggedy dolls 15. Oktoberfest souvenir 70. Windshield cleaner 121. Fury 60. Backboard attachment 120. Island chain southeast of 16. Certain bikini bottom 71. Cockamamie 122. Neither fish ___ foul 61. Film FX Miami 17. Coordinate, as devices 72. One may boost an octane 124. Actress Green or Mendes 62. Bourbon barrel wood 123. "Life is hard," and a hint to 19. Ball of yarn rating 125. Top seed's reward, often 64. Petty quarrel interpreting this puzzle's 20. Mogadishu's nation 73. Huge surplus 126. "Understand?" 18 |MARCH 4, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Baby steps Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” Babies crawl before they walk, return to school this fall. - Thomas Jefferson and they walk before they run. Our community and our coun- That’s how learning of all types try can’t endure another year like Photo of the Week occurs: We master one skill before the last 12 months, and the wide- moving on to the next challenge. spread availability of vaccines So, it’s no surprise that as Alex- in the coming months means we andria City Public Schools reopen shouldn’t have to. for part-time, in-person learning, By this fall, all adults should be they are doing so gradually. vaccinated. With new vaccines be- These tenuous first few weeks ing approved, millions of additional of in-person instruction will be a doses will be available in the coming learning experience for all involved. months. The new Johnson & John- Families will adjust to the old son vaccine, which rival pharma- yet new routine of getting chil- ceutical company Merck is going to dren ready for school and out the help produce, is going to be a game door, with added tasks such as changer. Even most children may be temperature checks and making vaccinated by September. sure children have masks and wa- By this fall, teachers should not ter bottles. have the option of not teaching in Teachers, who have been in- classrooms. We respectfully be- structing remotely for a year, must lieve that ACPS teachers and staff shift back to classroom routines, members who are still unwilling PHOTO/ACPS which will be different than any to return to their schools after be- An ACPS student on her first day back to they’ve experienced. ing fully vaccinated should find in-person learning on Tuesday. There will be logistical learning another line of work. ACPS Super- curves too, for safely distancing on intendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Your Views school buses, how to handle recess Ed.D. and the Alexandria School in a safe but reasonable manner Board need to have the courage to and how school monitors will be require teachers to return this fall. We all need classical music right now expected to interact with students. We continue to believe this To the editor: edged “There’s no crime being com- While we don’t have current return to school should have oc- The story “Single complaint, mitted here. We’ve got a lot of other data on the overall number of curred last September, when key lengthy permitting process jettison things to do.” You’re right – thank teachers who have chosen to re- health metrics were better than classical concert series” by Cody Mel- you for being a voice of reason and a turn to the classroom, kudos to they are now. For instance, the lo-Klein in the Feb. 25 Alexandria public servant with a heart. those who have done so. seven-day COVID-19 positivity Times struck a chord with me. To the city permitting office: I Parents who have opted to re- rate was 4.4% on Sept. 1, 2020, As a former piano teacher, I can work in a government office and turn their children to the class- while it was 4.9% on Feb. 26. The personally speak to the healing and know the red tape and bureaucra- room also deserve praise, as the seven-day average number of new unifying nature of classical music. It cy that fill your days. But please, disruption to their existing rou- cases was 12 on Sept. 1, 2020. It gently, beautifully silences the clam- don’t sacrifice your humanity for tines in the short run probably was 20 as of Tuesday. or of politics, pandemic and personal the paperwork. Even from a business outweighs the benefit their chil- But that’s in the past, and this tragedy that mark our lives. To per- perspective, outdoor classical mu- dren will receive from being back week is about the future. Tuesday’s form well is to intimately bare one’s sic concerts are low-cost, high-re- in the classroom part-time with all return to school created a palpable soul; to listen well is to be vulnerable turn ventures. Grant the permit for of the restrictions in place. These sense of excitement in Alexandria to the reception of what the performer all performances this year. We are parents realize that crawling is, and it’s clear that more than a few offers, and any changes it may bring thirsty for experiences that take well, the first step. tears of relief and joy were shed. to you. Such a unifying experience is us outdoors and out of ourselves. This is all a dress rehearsal for This phased approach is being precisely what we long for in this time Please, let us have it! this fall and the 2021-22 school year. taken one baby step at a time. This of muted loneliness. And as for the complaint maker: I Because come September, it’s imper- week was step one. Even by March To Classical Movements: Keep on offer beginner piano lessons, if you’d ative that ACPS return to full-time, 16, when students in all grades are keepin’ on. We’re on your side and I like to learn more about the beauty in-person school with complete eligible to return, it’s important to promise we’ll buy tickets if you host you are squelching. sports and after-school offerings. realize that classroom instruction concerts. -Caitlin Buchheit, This simply must happen. The will still be limited to two days a To the police officer who acknowl- Alexandria intellectual and physical develop- week only for those students whose ment of our children, along with families have opted for a return. The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not the mental health of them and The first step toward any goal reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. their families, depends on a full is generally the hardest. 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It is particularly important for and transact online, and businesses Green design is an excellent hospitals to engage in state-of-the- must bridge this digital divide to re- The writer is executive director of business decision since it lowers the main viable. Owners should evaluate the Alexandria Small Business Devel- ownership cost of a building over its SEE LANDMARK | 20 their online presence and how they opment Center. 20 |MARCH 4, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Don’t erase our history Cyclists must stop at intersections To the editor: Isn’t it interesting that both Williams and To the editor: dismount and walk your bike After reading Jim McElhatton’s proselytiz- Commodore Maury have strong ties to the On Feb. 5, 2021, the Virgin- across.” The NHTSA also says ing article, “Poetic justice,” which was tanta- Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Vir- ia House of Delegates passed a that bicycle accidents occur mount to an endorsement of one candidate’s ginia – the West Point of the South? Superin- Bicycle Safety Act that would because of lack of traffic law name as a replacement for T.C. Williams High tendent Williams graduated from VMI in the allow bikers to yield at stop awareness, non-compliance School, I felt compelled to present a rebuttal. class of 1915 during the World War I era. signs in lieu of coming to a full with traffic laws, poor visibil- T.C. Williams actually had many achieve- Maury taught physics and astronomy at stop. Needless to say, if the ity of the bicyclist and alcohol ments which led the school board in the early VMI after the Civil War. There is a Maury State Senate concurs in the or other impairment. 1960s to name its brand new, state-of-the-art House at VMI that has been used as a faculty House of Delegates position, it I can attest to this, since high school after him. residence since its construction. It’s the com- would be a grave mistake. every day I stop at the Wolfe- I do not approve of changing the name mandant’s quarters. First, the National High- Union street intersection, but of either T.C. Williams or Matthew Mau- This changing of school names is eras- way Transportation Safety I cannot see oncoming traffic ry School. Maury Elementary has been on ing our local culture and social history. It’s Administration considers the either to my left or right be- Russell Road since 1929. Did you know that an affront to all the proud alumni of these bicycle to be a vehicle and says cause parked cars block my Commodore Maury was instrumental in the long-standing institutions. that bicyclists have the same view. So, I very gingerly creep establishment of the U.S. Naval Academy in -Greg Paspatis, rights and responsibilities as across that intersection after Annapolis, Maryland in 1845? T.C Williams Class of ‘78 vehicle drivers. Additionally, ensuring I won’t hit a car or cy- the NHTSA states that vehicle clist. For years, I have said that drivers must treat bicyclists this corner and others like it the same as any other vehicle. along Union Street are danger A small army of Alexandrians As an example, the Penn- zones waiting for an accident To the editor: ly coordinated public health effort to pro- sylvania Department of to happen, and believe me, it This winter, a small army of Alexandri- tect Alexandria residents. Transportation states that will occur. I only pray that I ans roll out of bed in the wee hours, don You will encounter us when you arrive “Automobiles are not required will not be involved. burgundy Medical Reserve Corps shirts for your vaccine. Flow volunteers in yellow to yield to bicycles being rid- Hopefully, the Virginia Sen- and badges, pack masks, shields, water vests will direct you where to go, remind den across a crosswalk …. ate will not pass this legislation. and snacks and head through quiet neigh- you to please remain six feet apart and ask as the bicycle is treated as a -Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet, borhoods to vaccination pods, call centers, familiar screening questions. They share vehicle. A better choice is to Alexandria supply inventories and community clinics. your excitement as you take this significant Volunteers from Old Town, Del Ray, North step to protect yourself and your fellow cit- Ridge, Rosemont, Seminary Ridge and izens. LANDMARK FROM | 19 ilion New River Valley Medical West Alexandria, representing medical and Next, you’ll meet registration volunteers Center will install solar panels non-medical professions, combine diverse in blue vests who will ensure that the cor- art environmentally sustain- nearby to provide energy needs, skill sets to combat the greatest public rect person is vaccinated and, in a month, able building practices. The and John’s Hopkins Bayview in health crisis of our generation. vaccinated again. You will then be directed healthcare industry accounts Baltimore has invested in a so- The Alexandria Medical Reserve Corps to a table where friendly clinicians in PPE for 9.8% of U.S. greenhouse lar farm built remotely on the is organized within the Alexandria Health will again ask screening questions. At last, gas emissions. As stated on Eastern Shore. There are many Department under Public Health Emer- you will be vaccinated. the CDC’s website, “climate others around the country. gency Management. The AHD mission, “to We’ll ask you to hang around for 15 min- change, together with oth- As plans move forward for protect and promote health and well-being utes in the rare event of an adverse reaction. er natural and human-made this exciting new development in our communities” is evidenced daily in Meanwhile, fastidious safety crews in green health stressors, influences at Landmark, the city should our city. vests will disinfect shared spaces, preparing human health and disease in do its best to ensure that its MRC volunteers are the foot soldiers the way for the next neighbor. We won’t see numerous ways, including in- effect on greenhouse gases of this mission, working alongside AHD you again until you are back in a month for creased respiratory and cardio- and the health of our citizens is staff and other City of Alexandria employ- your second dose. That is, unless we see you vascular disease, injuries and minimized. Patients, staff and ees who have volunteered for work details. around the neighborhood. premature deaths related to ex- physicians – and all Alexandria Nearly 400 volunteers have been trained, I discovered the Alexandria MRC in treme weather events, changes residents – will benefit from a tasked and deployed during the course of spring 2020 but did not become active until in the prevalence of food- and facility that is a beacon for en- the pandemic. the fall when pandemic, politics and a plum- water-borne illnesses and other vironmental sustainability. At call centers, six to eight volunteers meting economy propelled me to try and infectious diseases, and threats We encourage Alexandri- answer covid-related calls from 9 a.m. to 6 do something. I quickly found like-minded to mental health.” ans who share our concerns p.m. Schedulers work long hours to make neighbors, many who have been staffing There are a number of ex- about the Landmark project sure vulnerable Alexandrians receive vac- call centers, clinics and testing sites since amples of hospitals that use re- to write to Ashley Labadie, cinations at participating pharmacy loca- March 2020. newable and cost-effective en- the city staffer responsible tions. Workers coordinate supply centers, These stalwart volunteers soldier on ergy technologies that reduce for working with the Advisory maintain inventory and distribute supplies today, contributing multiple shifts week- their negative effect on the Group, at ashley.labadie@al- for vaccine PODs and clinics. ly, now supervisors in a chain of command environment while generating exandriava.gov Three times weekly at vaccination sites, that is rewarded with a meal at the end of cost savings over the long term -Alexandrians for the EAP volunteers perform complex and vital tasks a 10-hour shift and the heartening knowl- and goodwill in their commu- 2040, The Potomac River – flow, logistics, biohazard, registration, nities. In Virginia, both the Group of the Virginia tech, clinical and safety – in an impressive- SEE MILLER | 21 Winchester Hospital and Car- chapter of the Sierra Club WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OUT OF THE ATTIC MARCH 4, 2021 | 21 Hannah Griffith: The making of a businesswoman Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor BY KRISTY HUETTNER and financial matters. [email protected] These letters are part of the

Hannah Griffith was be- “David Griffith papers” cur- Cody Mello-Klein tween 38 and 44 years of age rently in the manuscripts col- Editor in 1789 when her husband, lection at the Virginia Museum [email protected] Rev. Doctor David Grif- of History and Culture in Rich- fith, rector of the Episcopal mond. From that correspon- Margaret Stevens congregation now known dence, the extent of Hannah Sales Director as Christ Church, sudden- Griffith’s role is uncovered. In [email protected] ly died. Transformed into a a letter he penned on Nov. 6, Patrice V. Culligan widow and single mother of 1777, Rev. Griffith reminded Publisher Emerita eight children – age 19 and his wife of his decision to: [email protected] younger – Mrs. Griffith em- “… leave the Management barked upon an uncommon of Plantation Affairs entirely Allison Hageman business venture. to Your discretion. I am sor- Intern [email protected] From the smaller building ry you find them so bother- PHOTO/ VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE that now comprises the Gads- some: But you may remember Part of a letter written to Hannah Griffith from her husband, Rev. Dr. Will Schick by’s Tavern Museum complex, that my desire was, when last David Griffith, during the Revolutionary War. Intern she operated the Alexandria at Home, to disencumber you [email protected] Coffee-House from 1794 to of that Care by selling off the vancing when it is necessary garding an offer of employ- 1800. During that chapter Stock. You have only your to make Provision for the ment he had received from ADVERTISING of her life, she would utilize self to blame; & you may be Winter…you must endeavour Fairfax parish. By early 1779, Margaret Stevens knowledge she had acquired assured I shall not wish you to provide on the best Terms with military service behind [email protected] years earlier as a “deputy hus- to continue it longer than is you can…Is Salt to be had? I them, the Griffith family left band” during the American agreeable to yourself.” fully intended sending you Shelburne parish of Loudon, Marty DeVine [email protected] Revolutionary War. Mrs. Griffith’s wide-rang- some Money by Coll. Pey- Virginia and resettled in their Popularized by Laurel ing responsibilities were of- ton but he went off before final home together, the glebe Patrice V. Culligan Thatcher Ulrich, the term ten alluded to: I expected it…I am much which sat between the two [email protected]

“deputy husband” describes “There is something in obliged to you for your Care churches of Fairfax parish – wives of the colonial period what you say concerning the in sending me my flannel Alexandria and Falls Church. Tina Franco who assumed duties typically Accts. of Peyton that I can- waistcoat...I enclose you the In time, as “Widow Grif- Office Administrator assigned to their husbands. not understand. Was it Coll. measures you desire of a Col- fith,” she would apply her war- [email protected] Based upon nineteen surviv- Peyton or Craven that you lar & Wristband for Shirts…I time experience to the coffee- ing letters written to Griffith call’d upon: I shoud be glad to think if you make me half a house business in that bustling ART DIRECTOR by her husband, a Continen- be informed, & wether there Doz.n New Ones it will be port city of the new republic. Lyvian Sieg tal officer, between April was not a Balance sufficient sufficient.” [email protected] 1776 and November 1778, she to discharge his Demand or Then, on Sept. 23, 1778, Out of the Attic is managed the family planta- Herberts.” Griffith’s husband wrote provided by the Office of CONTRIBUTORS tion, including all domestic “The Season is now Ad- seeking her “Sentiments” re- Historic Alexandria. Mara Benner Alexa Epitropoulos Kim Gilliam MILLER FROM | 20 these hardworking, commu- to those who need it first. To ing in Alexandria. nity-minded Alexandrians date, more than 20,000 vac- A solid start, executed by Dawn Hoiem edge that 1,000 more neigh- and feel fortunate to be liv- cine doses have been given to your neighbors, a small army Louise Krafft bors received vaccinations ing in a city where limited city residents, teachers, first of Alexandrians. Sarah Liu that day. supply of vaccine is reliably responders and front-line -Traci Miller, Dr. Vivek Sinha I am proud to be among and intentionally distributed healthcare providers work- Alexandria Jordan Wright

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Request for partial demolition/ Capuco fully in Knoxville, Tennessee, encapsulation at 414 North Feb. 26, 2021. He was born URL: https://zoom.us/ Union Street. BAR #2021-00071 OHAD March 13, 1941 in Alexandria webinar/register/WN_yuw9 Applicant: David L. Charney Request for partial demolition/ to Ruth Bruffy Harrison and VddAQ3y9EBMWwHkO3Q encapsulation at 124 South West Walter Albert Harrison. BAR #2021-00005 OHAD Street. Kenny is survived by his *The Board of Architectural Request for addition, alterations, Applicant: King West Properties nieces, Susan Perkins McKee- Review Hearing will start at 7:00 and waiver of rooftop HVAC Inc. William B. Hatherill han, of Knoxville, Tennessee, p.m., while the Zoom Webinar screening at 414 North Union will become available to join at Street. BAR #2021-00070 OHAD and Kathy Greenia Padgett, of 6:30 p.m.* Applicant: David L. Charney Request for alterations at 124 Port Republic, Maryland; his South West Street. great niece, Christina Perkins Johnson, of Nashville, Tennes- Zoom Audio Conference: BAR #2021-00023 OHAD Applicant: King West Properties COURTESY PHOTO Dial in: 301.715.8592 Request for partial demolition/ Inc., William B. Hatherill see; his great nephew Brent Webinar ID: 932 4235 8498 encapsulation at 314 Commerce Jeffrey Perkins, of Chattanoo- spirit and loved to help people. Password: 350625 Street. BAR #2021-00066 OHAD ga, Tennessee; and his brother He is a part of many memo- Public comments will be Applicants: John and Emily Request for alterations at 105 Walter Albert Harrison Jr., of rable milestones and will be received at the meeting. The Galer North Union Street. Elmhurst, New York. Kenny missed greatly by his family, public may submit comments in Applicant: City of Alexandria is predeceased by his sisters, friends and neighbors. A grave- advance to Lia Niebauer at lia. BAR #2021-00020 OHAD Janice Eldora Harrison and yard service was held at Mount [email protected] or Request for alterations at 314 BAR #2020-00396 PG Betty Harrison Greenia. Comfort Cemetery in Alexan- make public comments through Commerce Street. Request for new construction at Kenny, nicknamed Spoon, dria on Wednesday, March 3 at the conference call on the day of Applicants: John and Emily 1413 Princess Street. lived most of his life on East 11:00 a.m. Contributions in lieu the hearing. Galer Applicant: Deyi Awadallah Windsor Avenue in Del Ray, of flowers to the family can be Alexandria. He had a generous made to your favorite charity. For reasonable disability accom- BAR #2020-00533 OHAD BAR #2020-00412 PG modation, contact Jackie Cato at Request for partial demolition/ Request for new construction at [email protected] or encapsulation at 108 Gibbon 1415 Princess Street. 703.746.3810, Virginia Relay 711. Street. Applicant: Deyi Awadallah Eloise H. Brantley Applicants: Benedict and Carol Eloise Hopkins Brantley For further information, call Capuco Old and Historic Alexandria of Alexandria, went home to the Department of Planning & District (OHAD); Parker – Gray be with her Lord in the early Zoning at 703.746.4666 or visit BAR #2020-00532 OHAD District (PG) morning hours on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Sept. 23, RIVER FARM FROM | 3 River Farm,” Paul Gilbert, of the property. AHS listed 1939 in Middlesex, North Caro- executive director of NOVA River Farm for $32.9 mil- lina to the late Winslow Brant- property and keep it open Parks, said. The campaign lion, while the tax assessed ley and Lottie Hopkins Brantley. to the public in January. has gained support from value of the property and Eloise began her career The offer proposed pay- community members as NOVA Parks’ original offer in the legal field in the 1960s ing a “fair market value” well as federal, state and were closer to $17 million, and worked for various law for the property over the local officials. The Virginia according to Gilbert. firms, including the presti- COURTESY PHOTO course of a few years. General Assembly allocated “I think, unfortunately, gious law firm of Arnold and “We deliberated careful- $2 million for the preser- they’re seeing that money Porter in Washington D.C., as continue to assist students in ly over the proposal and its vation of River Farm in its as more of a priority than a legal assistant. In addition, their college educations for terms and concluded that budget in February. the future of the property,” Eloise started her busy and many years to come. their offer as currently writ- Although AHS declined Rowsome said. successful real estate broker A celebration of life ser- ten simply does not meet the offer, Gilbert said the For Gilbert and Rowsome, career in the 1980s that lasted vice was held on Saturday, Feb. AHS’s needs. So, with thanks campaign is not over. AHS’ decision is just a bump for decades until 2020. Eloise 20, 2021 at Midpoint Church, to them for their interest, “We have a lot of momen- in the road and the first step became a very well respected 5407 South NC-231, Middlesex, the board declined the of- tum behind us with the com- in the negotiation process. realtor and delighted in as- North Carolina 27557. fer,” AHS Board Chair Terry munity, with state and grant “There still really re- sisting her real estate clients In lieu of flowers, contribu- Hayes said in the release. funding, and we’re going to mains only one path forward in both Washington D.C. and tions may be made in her mem- An AHS representative continue to talk to AHS and here that’s going to ensure Northern Virginia. ory to the scholarship funds for declined to provide infor- see where we can find com- the future of River Farm,” Eloise served her First Bap- Julian Brantley and Mark King mation on how many offers mon ground,” Gilbert said. Rowsome said. “This begin- tist Church in Alexandria for at the First Baptist Church, 2932 the organization has re- However, Gilbert and ning salvo in a continued many years. She established King St., Alexandria, VA 22302. ceived on the property. NVCT Executive Director negotiation doesn’t change scholarship funds at her church Arrangements are by AHS’ decision dealt a Alan Rowsome questioned that. … I think this was prob- in honor of both her late broth- Strickland Funeral Home & blow to NOVA Parks and whether AHS has realistic ably just the beginning.” er, Julian Brantley, and her Crematory, Louisburg, www. NVCT’s campaign to “save expectations for the value [email protected] nephew, Mark King, that will stricklandfuneralhome.net. 24 |MARCH 4, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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