Vol. 13, No. 49 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper DECEMBER 8, 2016 North Old Town rocked by another homicide Colby McClennon, 41, found Diego, Calif. Property records resident who has walked dogs dead from gunshot wounds indicate he used to live on Co- for a friend in the area for sev- near Powhatan Park lonial Avenue, and that Pamela eral years. “The shooting, that BY CHRIS TEALE McClennon still lives in the was a surprise. It just shows it A 41-year-old former city same house. Attempts to reach could happen anywhere.” resident is dead after a shooting the family for comment or more “It’s generally pretty quiet that occurred late last Wednes- information were unsuccessful. when I’m here,” said Rachel day on Colonial Avenue. The slaying shook the area, Schott. “For something like this At approximately 9:24 p.m. which is primarily residential to happen is definitely a shock.” November 30, officers from and bordered by U.S. Route 1’s McClennon was raised by the Alexandria Police Depart- northbound lanes, just south his mother and grandmother ment responded to the 1200 of Potomac Yard. Neighbors in Alexandria, and attended block of Colonial Ave. after reported hearing multiple gun- T.C. Williams High School a report of shots being fired. shots that night, and said such before dropping out in the The victim was located by po- events are virtually unheard 10th grade. Since then, he had lice suffering from trauma to of. been convicted for dealing the upper body, and was pro- “This is a very quiet neigh- drugs in the city and for rob- PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE nounced dead at the scene. borhood; you don’t hear of bery in New Jersey. Colby McClennon, 41, of San Diego, Calif., died near Powhatan Park on November 30 after being shot. His slaying is the seventh in the He was later identified as too much of anything around city this year. Colby McClennon, 41, of San here,” said Jeff Brown, a D.C. SEE HOMICIDE | 6 T.C. Williams stadium upgrades get strong support at public hearing Residents also push for new Minnie Howard campus BY CHRIS TEALE The proposal to revamp Park- er-Gray Stadium on the campus of T.C. Williams High School received strong support last week at a public hearing of the Alex- andria City School Board on its proposed capital budget. But while the controversial plan to add lights to the field was given strong backing by some, Opponents raised objections to opponents warned board mem- fiscal 2018 to 2027 totaling the continued plan to install lights PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT bers of consequences associated $515.7 million. The plan’s cen- at Parker-Gray Stadium, saying with pursuing the change. terpiece is a full demolition of the school must respect a long- SEASON FOR SCOTSMEN Members of the St. Andrews The board held the public the Minnie Howard campus of standing agreement made with Society of Philadelphia carry swords and flags as part of the 46th hearing December 1, less than T.C. Williams and its replace- neighbors not to do so. annual Scottish Christmas Walk through the streets of Old Town a month after Schools Super- ment with a building for ninth Saturday. The event brings out visitors, residents and many of the area’s Scottish clans. For more photos see page 24. intendent Alvin Crawley pro- posed an ambitious plan for SEE ACPS CIP | 9
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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING U.S. Park Police Officer Carl Hiott awarded HAPPY Congressional Badge of Bravery HOLIDAYS U.S. Rep Don Beyer (D-8) presented city resident Carl Hiott, an officer with the U.S. Park Police, the Congressio- nal Badge of Bravery at a cer- emony late last month. Hiott was part of a team that saved the lives of work- ers at the Navy Yard in D.C. in 2013 during the shooting in which 12 people were killed. HOLIDAY FLOWERS delivered Hiott was involved in the fatal shooting of lone gunman Aar- NATIONWIDE & COMMUNITYWIDE on Alexis at the headquarters | of the Navy Sea Systems 703-310-6742 www.conklyns.com Command. He was among the initial responders, and after Alexis ton Navy Yard shooting,” The presentation was made OLD TOWN $775,000. was shot he helped to escort said Beyer. “He put his life at a ceremony in Beyer’s office civilians to safety. at risk to protect others, and on Capitol Hill. Attendees in- ~ Open House Sunday ~ “Officer Hiott did a tre- undoubtedly saved lives that cluded U.S. Interior Secretary mendous service to his com- day. His service represents Sally Jewel, National Park December 11th, 2 to 4 munity and his country, and the finest example of law en- Service director Jonathan Jar- I’m thrilled to be able to rec- forcement, and I am so proud vis and Robert Maclean, chief ognize him for his courageous to present him with the Con- of U.S. Park Police. actions during the Washing- gressional Badge of Bravery.” - Chris Teale Salute to Women awards nominations now open The Alexandria Commis- Patent and Trademark Office, and career development and pro- sion for Women announced it with proceeds from the event viding opportunities for youth. is seeking nominations for its supporting the Alexandria All nominations must be Salute to Women awards of Sexual Assault Center and Do- submitted to the city’s depart- women, men and young people mestic Violence Program. ment of community and human who have made a significant Winners will be recognized services by the close of business impact on women and girls in for their achievements in several on February 3, 2017. Nomina- Alexandria. areas, including health and safe- tion forms can be found online The awards are slated to ty, legislative advocacy, leader- at www.alexandriava.gov/dchs be held March 20 at the U.S. ship, artistic endeavors, business - Chris Teale
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703-683-1996 Woman dies after crash on Mount Vernon Avenue A pedestrian struck by a car “Rose is a very special at the intersection of Mount person who is both family Heating & Air Conditioning Vernon Avenue and West and friend to us, our staff Glebe Road last week died and many of our patrons at from her injuries, police an- Cafe Pizzaiolo, St Elmo’s and Fall Inspections nounced Sunday. Market 2 Market,” the Ponzis of one system Rosemarie Cruz, 49, of Al- wrote. $ 95 exandria, was hit December 1 In an update, Ponzi said for 69. at the intersection on the bor- there is no life insurance to • Alexandria, VA residents only der of the Del Ray and Arland- support the father of Cruz’s • Cannot be combined with any other ria neighborhoods. two children. As of press time, offers/coupons. Officers from the Alex- Rosemarie Cruz the page had raised more than • Ask one of our service andria Police Department $38,000. Fall Inspections of representatives how to apply this responded to the area at ap- Montana, was arrested and “It’s no secret that Rose is $ 95 to an Assured Service Agreement. proximately 5:10 p.m. after re- charged with failure to yield an extremely loving, caring one system for 69. ports of the crash. The initial to pedestrians and released and thoughtful person who we www.rbincorporated.com investigation indicated Cruz on summons the evening of have all been blessed to know,” was crossing the street when a the crash. the Ponzis wrote. 77-year-old woman struck her Cruz worked at Market 2 Members of the police’s with her vehicle. Market, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub crash reconstruction team The driver remained on the and Cafe Pizzaiolo in Del Ray. are investigating the incident. scene, while Cruz was trans- Larry and Christine Ponzi, The investigation is ongoing. ported to the hospital with life- the business’ owners, began Alexandria police ask that threatening injuries. She later to raise money Friday to help witnesses or people with in- died from those injuries. her family with expenses, with formation regarding this in- Police announced Tuesday a goal of raising $100,000 cident contact Sergeant Greg that the driver involved in the through online fundraising Holden at 703-746-6184. crash, Karin Sheire, 77, of tool GoFundMe. - Chris Teale ONLINE, ON Police investigate spate of smashed car windows Alexandria police are in- Police said after the van- of the Fairfax County Police vestigating a series of bro- dalism, they heard similar Department, which borders YOUR TIME ken car windows on the West reports from Arlington and the city, said three cars had End, which were damaged in Fairfax counties, and checked their windows broken on one late November. with the other jurisdictions’ street, but he could not say if Higher Education, Department spokeswoman police departments about the incidents were linked to a Laura Binz said between two possible links. broader crime spree. 100% Online and three dozen cars had their Arlington County Police De- Anyone with further infor- windows broken between No- partment spokeswoman Ashley mation is asked to call the Al- • Masters’ Degrees vember 25 and 26, likely by Savage said she was not aware exandria Police Department’s either a sharp object or by the of any similar incidents. non-emergency number at • Certificates shooting of a BB gun. No items Officer Bubba Urps in the 703-746-4444. • Undergraduate were taken from the cars. Mount Vernon Police District - Chris Teale Degree Completion POLICE BEAT Learn more at citadel.edu/online The following incidents occurred between November 30 and December 7.
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HOMICIDE FROM | 1 him rejoin society. they are looking for ways to The area has been prone engage in more community Court records show Mc- to slayings in recent years, policing, where officers get Clennon served 12 years in and community leaders have out of their squad cars and prison for dealing crack co- wrestled with how to prevent walk around neighborhoods caine in Alexandria and car- homicides and other violent to get to know residents. rying a gun while doing so, crime in the rapidly redevel- Police also have convened and on November 17 escaped oping neighborhood. At mul- working groups and task forces from a San Pedro, Calif. half- tiple community meetings, of city leaders, residents and oth- way house intended to help Alexandria police have said er stakeholders to come up with
PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Police cordoned off Powhatan Park during their investigation of the shooting death of Colby McClennon on November 30. Property re- FLOOR SAMPLE cords indicate McClennon used to live on Colonial Avenue. long-term solutions to the prob- take more work and time. lems of violence in the city. Last “Anything you can do, year, Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs and they’ve been trying to do it,” Leon Williams were shot dead Noritake said. “It’s not like in the vicinity of the Braddock they’re sticking their heads in SALE Road Metro station, and this the sand. But some of the is- year, Pierre Clark and Saquan sues, I think, go much deeper, Hall both were killed nearby. and we’re trying to address “I think most importantly, those too. But that’s something for people that have come up that takes a lot of time.” to me, I think everyone rec- The investigation is ongoing. ognizes this isn’t just a police This is the seventh homi- issue,” Acting Police Chief cide in the city this year. David Huchler said in an in- The first took place in April, terview earlier this year. “It’s when Melaku Abraha was as- really a city issue, the com- saulted and robbed on the 200 munity, the police department, block of S. Alfred St. and later city services. I think our next died of his injuries. In May, Sha- steps are going to put us in keel Baldon, 43, was stabbed on the right direction to come to Lincolnia Road and died from long-term resolutions to the his injuries in a local hospital. violence that’s been happening In June, Clark was shot on in the community.” the 1000 block of Montgomery Judy Noritake, president of St., then in July, Hall was shot the nearby Braddock Metro on the 1000 block of First St. Citizens’ Coalition, said there On October 5, Rolf Marshall Starts Tomorrow! appeared to be progress in was shot inside his Duke Street the area and a decline in vio- residence, then on October 26, lent crime overall. After the Hunter Alexander died of in- slayings of Clark and Hall, juries sustained in an assault at up % the BMCC was one of several the Sunrise of Alexandria senior to off groups to join together to make living facility on Duke Street. suggestions on how to help ease The only other unsolved 60 the tensions in the community. murder from this year is that of Hurry in for Best Selection! Noritake said the re-intro- Clark, with police having made duction of nighttime basketball arrests in all other cases. alexandria showroom earlier this year, at which there Anyone with information have been dozens of attendees, about this investigation is asked 795 Duke Street • 571.321.7495 • POMPY.COM has been a positive step. But, to contact Detective Loren King Mon-Wed 10-6 • Thurs 10-7 • Fri-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11- 5 she said, addressing the deeper with the Alexandria Police De- issues behind violent crime will partment at 703-746-6689. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 8, 2016 | 7 Chinquapin pool renovation plans on hold Staff re-examining all Area Transit Authority’s capi- current building,” Jinks said. remains confident the Chinqua- capital projects ahead of tal allocation of $26 million, “But given our current capi- pin project still will be a part of budget process all meant that officials needed tal circumstance, we should the city’s capital budget next BY ERICH WAGNER to reprioritize upcoming city put it on pause for now until year, he fears there could be a City Manager Mark Jinks projects. we go through the prioritiza- chilling effect for other public- announced last week that as “Any time you see the tion process.” private partnership efforts. Alexandria faces an avalanche numbers and the needs in- Bill Rivers, chairman of “To come up, days before of infrastructure needs, he crease like we have, you have Advocates for Alexandria the design contract is signed, ordered plans to renovate the to go back and see what you Aquatics, a group that com- with the idea that it may not Chinquapin Park Recreation said you were going to do and mitted $2.5 million in private even occur, what it does is tell Center to accommodate an ask, ‘Are those still the priori- There’s a fundraising toward the project, someone who wants to work Olympic-sized swimming ties?’” Jinks said. “No deci- trade-off. worried the move could hurt with the city, to commit to do pool to be put on hold. sions have been made, but ... Increasing the his group’s effort. He noted significant investment from The move comes as part we’re not going to be able to that pushing the pool proj- the private sector, is [we’re of what Jinks described as a afford everything.” amount of debt ect back only one year would not serious],” he said. “It un- wholesale re-evaluation of the In the current fiscal year, means paying more mean the cost would increase dercuts us.” city’s infrastructure spending the Chinquapin pool proj- in debt service, but by nearly $2.4 million. The news from Jinks has priorities, which he said was ect has been allocated $4.5 the taxpayers of “With Mark’s decision, prompted a broader discus- necessitated by what he de- million. Jinks said he hit the today are paying he’s undercut us,” Rivers said. sion of prioritization among scribed as “the greatest level pause button because the city “We spent four years building city councilors. Mayor Allison of challenge ... in decades.” was preparing to spend $1.4 far more than up the credibility of the city Silberberg said that she still is Jinks cited city council’s million on an architecture and their fair share for that the project would actually committed to the pool renova- decision to accelerate the engineering design contract. the cost of capital occur for potential donors. We tions, although the time frame implementation of federally And he cancelled $25,000 in expenditures that were in active negotiations is up for debate. mandated sewer upgrades, spending slated to go toward will benefit people with someone for $1.5 mil- “Some things, we’re going Schools Superintendent Alvin replacing two wooden city lion of the $2.5 million ... and to have to focus on in the short Crawley’s budget that calls entryway signs with stone up- two or three his decision led to a reassess- term, and some things per- for an increase of $200 mil- grades. generations down ment by the fund raiser and by haps we can wait on,” she said. lion in capital spending over “The pool’s cost to the city the line than they another donor about whether “The fact is, we won’t be able 10 years compared to last is roughly $20 million [in to- should be.” they should go ahead with to do all that we want to do, as year’s plan and an increase of tal], and it adds swim lanes in their donations.” - Vice Mayor Justin Wilson the Washington Metropolitan addition to renovations to the Rivers said that although he SEE CAPITAL PROJECTS | 29
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to analyze other routes and will Lazaro said. “The staff will “Clearly they have heard us ACPS CIPClearly FROMthey | 1 have heard us it was “beyond comprehen- excludedemonstrate Alexandria. the magnitude of being proposing deficit of this 1,318 alternative in fiscal withing itsregards needs. to SheAlexandria added thatnot with regards tosion” Alexandria that the school board thisActing crisis.” NVRC executive di- analysis2017, serving for routes 15,354 that students would beingparents the arestarting-point ready to forengage the and 10th graders, adding 717 has continued to pursue lights Coast praised Crawley’s in a capacity of 14,036. That with councilors about ACPS’ not being the starting-point for the rector Bob Lazaro confirmed not include Alexandria.” ferry,” said City Manager Mark seats at a total cost of $118.5 on the field, while Bill Goff thebold change proposals in an interview to solve last the deficitInstead, is expected Lazaro saidto be routes 3,496 Jinksbudgetary at council’s needs duringNovember the ferry.million. A starting-pointwarned for ofany legal transitaction if the week.capacity crunch in ACPS, linkingby fiscal 2027.National Harbor, 9city’s meeting. budget “A process, starting-point which It also includes renovations plan to install lights moves where enrollment is antici- Joy Cameron, president of accelerates early next year. “The staff takes direction Woodbridge and Joint Base for any transit service usually of three elementary schools, a forward. Goff also said the pated to rise by 4 percent each the Alexandria Parent Teacher The school board is slated service usually means a lot of cars from the full commission, Anacostia-Bolling will be ex- means a lot of cars get brought new elementary school on the $4.1 million projected price year until plateauing in 2030. Association Council, said city to adopt the capital budget but I think that the commis- amined, and that while no site to that starting point, and clear- getWest brought End in addition to thatto the startingtag was sure point, to rise and a bad Data prepared by ACPS staff council has sold the school on December 15 after several sion has heard clearly from has been chosen, Alexandri- ly along our waterfront we do proposed school that will use investment. shows the system has a seat- system short by not fully fund- add/delete sessions. and clearly along our waterfront we Alexandria their concerns,” ans need not worry. not have that capacity.” retrofitted office space and a “Past history has shown donew not middle have school. that capacity.”that the school board has But the project that drew- Marknever Jinks, made Citygood managerdecisions on the most public speakers was budgets, and this is no excep- the proposal to renovate Park- tion,” he said. Elevate Your Lifestyle WATER TAXI FROM | 9 look forward to evaluating er-Gray Stadium, a project Tommy Park, executive any request for expansion that would cost $4.1 million director of the Alexandria town,” said Kenneth Svendsen, once we receive it.” in fiscal 2018 under Crawley’s Soccer Association, said that APARTMENTS CEO of Entertainment Cruises, The proposed service is Here at proposal. Earlier this year, Al- while he supports installing in a statement. “The Wharf is the first step in what appears exandria City Public Schools lights at Parker-Gray Sta- the perfect launch point for us to be an ambitious plan to issued a request for propos- dium, trust must be re-estab- to build on more than 30 years expand water taxi service als to select architectural and lished between the school and ofengineering service and firms excellence to design and a acrossthe surrounding the region, community.according createrenovated unforgettable stadium, memories including toLocal Monty resident Hoffman, Sue Setliff CEO saidof forfield even lights. more residents and P.N.the Hoffman,two sides mustlead developerfind a way guests. Several We lookmembers forward of tothe offorward. The Wharf. growingT.C. 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With an up-tempo The anticipation rose Sat- offense causing problems for urday night in the Goodwin the Titans, the home team went Gymnasium as the St. Ste- on a 22-13 run, and brought the phen’s and St. Agnes boys deficit down to as little as five basketball team began to points. charge late in the third quarter But it was not enough, as against Trinity Episcopal. Trinity Episcopal limited the In the final of the traditional damage and held off the charge season-opening Sleepy Thomp- to triumph 60-50 and win the son Tournament in their home tournament. The Saints’ wait
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through the rest of the year.” Association state semifinals. “Even though our team had so The Saints entered the Ginyard said more than much success last year, I think 2016-2017 season on the back anything, he hopes his players I’m going to enjoy coaching of a one-point defeat to Epis- focus on the team-first ethos of this team more because I don’t copal in the Interstate Ath- the program, something he said feel like we’re going to battle letic Conference tournament was missing at times last year over culture. We’re just going final last season and an ap- despite the team’s successes. to battle over helping our kids pearance in the Virginia In- “Right now, our culture is get better, and that’s really what dependent Schools Athletic in a really good place,” he said. it should be about.”
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SAINTS FROM | 10 “So many of our guys are young and they’ve never had Celebrating Life Not Years pointers, the Saints extended this type of environment before Hermitage is a welcoming community where the run to 17-3 and only trailed at this level of play,” Ginyard by five points, 50-45. said. “So a lot of it has to do senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle But Jacobs helped Trin- with experience, but also a lot with many choices. Residents live in spacious ity Episcopal keep the hosts at of it has to do with the type of arm’s length as he scored 6 of kid that’s here in our program. apartments, with a generous service package the Titans’ last 10 points and They really believe in what that frees them from the demands of home grabbed three rebounds. It was we’re trying to accomplish and maintenance and supports continued enough for the visitors to stay they believe in our culture. in front and re-establish a final “When you believe in that personal independence. victory margin of 10 points. and you can lean on the guy As a CCRC, Hermitage also offers health Bailey led all Saints with 15 who’s to your left and you lean points, including a clip of 7 of on the guy who’s to your right, services on site, including assisted living and 11 from the free-throw line. Slay it’s a lot easier to deal with that skilled nursing care. Residents gain peace of added 11 points, while Thomp- madness.” mind, knowing their future needs will be met son had 8. 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ALEXANDRIAALEXANDRIA TIMESTIMES OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Education Section ACDS collaborates to get educational Exploring Alexandria’s history resources to girls in developing countries tional library for a student body of more than 1,000 at a girls’ school in Pakistan. This year, ACDS is looking to top that number with 3,000 books. So far, the school has collect- ed more than 1,000 books. Saints students congratulated “Lack of involvement from parents and siblings is the big- at academic convocation gest reasonGrace that manystudents girls donate food to needy families in Pakistan either drop out Burgundy Farm Country are created, and have looked at At the first academic con- voice matters. Go out into your of school Grace or areEpiscopal not enrolled School Daystudents School and theirsixth families. graders This re- thety between role of artifactschurch and in school.”forming vocation of the school year, school day, go out into the world, in school,”recently Siddiquiheld its annualsaid in efforta centlyservice-learning saw some project familiar was plac led- those More stories. than 250 cans, jars St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes and speak, and write and sing.” statement.to collect “If food a young, items unedu to benefit- esby inparent Old volunteerTown in Andreaa new lightKar- andAt boxes both of Gadsby’s food were Tavern used School Upper School students At the convocation, head catedthose girl inis toldneed. by Studentsher family cre - withsko anda field included trip. students from andin the the construction. archeology Allmuseum, of the were congratulated on a quar- of school Kirsten Adams rec- thatated her anrole oversized in society canned is lim -and preschoolThe programs through fifthat Gadsby’s grade. studentsfood was exploreddonated tohow the Gracearche- ter of hard work and success. ognized students who earned Alexandria Country Day vice learning theme: literacy. itedboxed to the foodwalls “Bountifulof her home, Tom Tavern “This Museum event andwarms the Almy- ologistsEpiscopal have Church used food artifacts pantry, to Upper School English places on the Head’s and Dean’s School is collaborating with As a result, students are not sheTurkey” will live last her month. life believing exandriaheart,” said Archeology head of school Museum Patti reconstructwhich works Alexandria’s in conjunction his- teacher Susannah Nadler ad- lists this quarter. She also con- alumna Zoha Siddiqui to col- only collecting books, but nothing Measuring else.” 30 feet by 32 feet, wereCulbreth. specifically “The students designed are exto- tory,with andthe howAlexandria they inform Depart the- dressed students with a speech gratulated seniors who have lect books that will be donated they also are learning how “Zohathis turkey-shaped has inspired arrangement our stu- complementcited to participate the students’ and their cur ac- changingment of Community and growing and interHu-- about finding your own voice. been recognized as National and used to build four libraries these books will impact the dentswas to entirelystep up andmade collect of nonper an - renttions humanities meet our mission unit: the to studyserve pretationman Services of history to atfeed the muselocal- “Today, we are honoring Merit Scholarship semifinalists in impoverished girls’ schools lives of young women in de- enormousishable foodsnumber donated of books,” by Grace ofothers. stories We and love their this origins.opportuni In- ums.families Burgundy’s in need. annual giving your academic achievements, or commended scholars. in Pakistan early next year. veloping countries. said head of school Scott Bay- class they have been talking fund helps support experiences and as we do so, we are also St. Stephen’s and St. Ag- The book drive, which sup- Last year, ACDS fourth tosh. “They are really excited about how stories and history like field trips. honoring your struggles and the nes has two National Merit Immanuel Lutheran School students give back to ports Siddiqui’s organization graders were able to collect about the work they are doing, voices that emerge from those semifinalists this year, who HER Education, is linked to more than 2,000 books to help feelcommunity it’s relevant and see onthe annual day of service struggles,” Nadler said. “In my placed in the top 1 percent of ACDS’ fourth graders’ ser- Siddiqui create a fully func- product Each of their year effort.” during Thanksgiv- life, the struggle to be myself more than 1.5 million students SSSAS literary magazine earns ing week, the Immanuel Luther- has been the most important and took the 2015 PSAT/National an School community gathers to generative work I have done. Merit Scholarship qualifying national recognition spend a full day giving back dur- “Be“So I am Who taking this You moment Are test. These seniors will continue ing its annual Day of Service. The St. Stephen’s and St. to remind you: even when you on in the National Merit Schol- Students, teachers, parents and Agnes Upper School literary feel likeand you are Be in a narrow That place; Well.” arship competition, and finalists grandparents gather and give magazine, “Fire and Stones,” the work you do matters. Your—St. Francis will de be Sales announced in early 2017. thanks for many blessings and recently received two national Georgetown Visitation students to complete projects both on and awards from the American become their best selves by off campus to serve others. Scholastic Press Association. discovering their God-given gifts and using them for others, preparing For this year’s day of service The magazine was recog- them for exceptional lives in college last month, ILS partnered with nized with a First Place award and beyond. a number of different organiza- and an “Outstanding Cover” tions, including St. Martin de award for its Spring 2016 issue. EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL Porres Senior Center in Alexan- “Fire and Stones” is a literary dria, Lutheran World Relief and andor on art the magazine hard ground. that provides community looks forward to OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 15, 1–4 p.m. Catholic Charities of Arlington. an outletAll students for upper prepared school cards stu- each year,” said headmaster Upper School students assist- dentsand treatto express bags oftheir Halloween creativ- Julia Habrecht. “This oppor- St. Anselm’s Abbey School. ed St. Martin de Porres Senior ity,candy humor for U.S.and voice.troops stationed tunity to devote a full day to PARENTWhere INFORMATION Bright NIGHTBoys Become Center with beautification proj- overseasThere inare Kuwait two issues and Turkey each servingThe othersaward-winning is a meaningful cover Wednesday, November 2, 6 p.m. ects around the facility, joined year:this holiday winter season.and spring. wasexperience designed for by ourlayout students editor Exceptional Men. seniors in a craft project and “TheAdditionally, students studentshave worked pre- Malcolmand our families. Reynolds, now a se- Register for any and all at visi.org/admissions Open House shared a musical performance. reallypared 150hard snack on the packs magazine for dis- nior “We editor, are andso grateful the cover for pho the- Sunday, Jan. 8, ILS third and fourth graders overtribution the inpast our few community years and by tographmany organizations was taken bywe Kellypart- worked together to create fleece we’rea homeless thrilled ministry that their operated hard Nirenberg,nered with whothis yeargraduated for pro in- An all-girls Catholic high school in Georgetown.11am to 2pm tie-blankets for Lutheran World workby Catholic is paying Charities. off,” said upper theviding spring. tangible The seniorways foreditors our Learn more at visi.org Relief. These blankets will be school “The art Day teacher of Service and faculty is one forstudents the Spring to serve 2016 their issue neigh were- 202.337.3350 /visidc distributed and provide a sense advisorof our favoritefor the magazine ILS traditions Kate then-seniorsbors both here Sarah in Loweour local and Grades 6-12 | 40-Acre D.C. Campus | www.saintanselms.org of comfort whether in hospitals Elkins.and something that our entire Johncommunity Repetti. and abroad.”
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AlexTimes-eighth pageDec16.indd 1 11/30/2016 10:15:13 AM ...... 16 | OCTOBER 13, 2016 .... ALEXANDRIA TIMES 16WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM | OCTOBER 13, 2016 .... DECEMBERALEXANDRIA 8, 2016 TIMES | 13 OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Education Section OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Education Section Browne Academy fourth graders recently Queen of Apostles students hosted their annual Colonial Day in the ACDS collaborates to get educational Exploring Alexandria’s history ACDS collaborates to get educational Exploring Alexandria’sschool’s Center for Athletics history and Per- donate food for Thanksgiving forming Arts. The event served to show resources to girls in developing countries resources to girls in developing countries how people lived and worked during the early 1800s. Dressed in period costume, tional library for a student tional library for a student fourth graders demonstrated various pur- body of more than 1,000 at a body of more than 1,000 at a suits, such as candle making, quill writing, girls’ school in Pakistan. This girls’ school in Pakistan. This butter churning, and dancing. They also year, ACDS is looking to top year, ACDS is looking to top created dioramas of colonial settlements that number with 3,000 books. that number with 3,000 books. — on display throughout the day. Pre- So far, the school has collect- So far, the school has collect- schoolers through third graders attended the exhibit, eagerly checking out the dis- ed more than 1,000 books. ed more than 1,000 books. plays and hands-on activities. The event “Lack of involvement from “Lack of involvement from culminated in a traditional feast, courtesy parents and siblings is the big- parents and siblings is the big- of fourth-grade parents. gest reason that many girls gest reason that many girls in Pakistan either drop out Burgundy Farm Country are created, and have looked at in Pakistan either drop out Burgundy Farm Country are created, and have looked at of school or are not enrolled Day School sixth graders re- the role of artifacts in forming ofPlayful school or inquiryare not enrolled leads toDay deeper School scientificsixth graders re -understandingthe role of artifacts atin formingACDS in school,” Siddiqui said in a cently saw some familiar plac- those stories. in school,”Walk Siddiquiinto an saidAlexandria in a cently saw some familiar plac- recentlythose stories. seen in the third grade’s statement. “If a young, unedu- es in Old Town in a new light At both Gadsby’s Tavern Queen of Apostles eighth have what they needed to enjoy statement.Country “IfDay a young, School unedu third- es in Old Town in a new light human At bothbody Gadsby’sunit, where Tavern stu- cated girl is told by her family with a field trip. and the archeology museum, graders worked together to do- a Thanksgiving dinner. catedgrade girl classroom is told by during her family science with a field trip. dentsand thecreated archeology models ormuseum, simula- that her role in society is lim- The programs at Gadsby’s students explored how arche- nate several Thanksgiving din- Several of the students thatclass her androle you’llin society find isstudents lim- The programs at Gadsby’s tionsstudents of the explored stomach howand lungs.arche - Alexandria Country Day vice learning theme: literacy. ited to the walls of her home, Tavern Museum and the Al- ologists have used artifacts to nerAlexandria baskets to SoCountry Others MightDay viceand learningtheir parents theme: delivered literacy. itedengaged to the wallsin so-called of her home,“playful Tavern Museum and the Al- ologistsStudents have deepened used artifacts their un to- School is collaborating with As a result, students are not she will live her life believing exandria Archeology Museum reconstruct Alexandria’s his- SchoolEat, a isD.C.-based collaborating nonprofit with Asthe abaskets result, tostudents SOME are a fewnot sheinquiry,” will live when her lifethey believing are encour - exandria Archeology Museum derstandingreconstruct ofAlexandria’s the digestive syshis-- alumna Zoha Siddiqui to col- only collecting books, but nothing else.” were specifically designed to tory, and how they inform the alumnathat helps Zoha the Siddiquipoor and tohome col-- onlydays collectingbefore Thanksgiving, books, but nothingaged to else.” be curious, take risks, were specifically designed to temtory, by and simulating how they the inform breaking the lect books that will be donated they also are learning how “Zoha has inspired our stu- complement the students’ cur- changing and growing inter- lectless. books Each thatfamily will donated be donated and theythen stayedalso are to volunteerlearning how and discover“Zoha has and inspired take pleasure our stu- in complement the students’ cur- downchanging of food and in growinga stomach inter us-- and used to build four libraries these books will impact the dents to step up and collect an rent humanities unit: the study pretation of history at the muse- andtogether used topurchased build four food, libraries in- thesehelp organizebooks will the impactfood dona the- dentssurprises, to step acquireup and collectnew under an - Sarahrent humanities O’Neill. “If unit: they theare studyplay- ingpretation a piece of of history bread, atlemon-lime the muse- in impoverished girls’ schools lives of young women in de- enormous number of books,” of stories and their origins. In ums. Burgundy’s annual giving including impoverished turkeys, girls’to ensure schools that livestions ofthat young the centerwomen had in dere-- enormousstanding, number and feel of empowered books,” ingof storieswith something,and their origins. they ask In sodaums. (digestive Burgundy’s juices), annual and giving their in Pakistan early next year. veloping countries. said head of school Scott Bay- class they have been talking fund helps support experiences ina Pakistanfew needy early families next year. would velopingceived the countries. previous day. saidby heada constructive of school experience.Scott Bay- moreclass questionsthey have andbeen are talking more handsfund helpsas the supportmuscles experiencesof the stom- The book drive, which sup- Last year, ACDS fourth tosh. “They are really excited about how stories and history like field trips. The book drive, which sup- Last year, ACDS fourth tosh. “I“They think are in orderreally forexcited kids to likelyabout tohow be ablestories to answer and history them ach.like fieldFor the trips. respiratory system, ports Siddiqui’s organization graders were able to collect about the work they are doing, ports Siddiqui’s organizationOpen graders Housewere able to collect aboutreally the process work they something are doing, and on their own. As a teacher, my third graders made model lungs HER Education, is linked to more than 2,000 books to help feel it’s relevant and see the HER Education, is linked to more than 2,000 books to help feelunderstand it’s relevant the deeperand see meaning, the role is to provide a framework in a bottle to see how the trachea, ACDS’ fourth graders’ ser- Siddiqui create a fully func- product of their effort.” SSSAS literary magazine earns ACDS’ fourth graders’ ser-Wednesday,Siddiqui create a fully func- productthey need of their to play effort.” with it and re- forSSSAS their learning, literary not force it.” magazinediaphragm, and lungs earns work to- January 18th, 2017 ally get hands-on,” said teacher This practice of learning was gether to help us breathe. national recognition - national recognition “Be Who You Are “Be Who You9:30 Are11:30 a.m. The St. Stephen’s and St. Call today! 703-549-5067 The St. Stephen’s and St. and Be That Well.” Agnes Upper School literary and Be Thatwww.graceschoolalex.org Well.” Agnes Upper School literary —St. Francis de Sales magazine, “Fire and Stones,” 3601—St. Russell Francis de Rd., Sales Alexandria, VA magazine, “Fire and Stones,” recently received two national recently received two national Georgetown Visitation students awards from the American Georgetown Visitation students awards from the American become their best selves by Scholastic Press Association. become their best selves by Scholastic Press Association. discovering their God-given gifts discovering their God-given gifts and using them for others, preparing The magazine was recog- and using them for others, preparing The magazine was recog- them for exceptional lives in college nized with a First Place award them for exceptional lives in college nized with a First Place award and beyond. and an “Outstanding Cover” and beyond. and an “Outstanding Cover” award for its Spring 2016 issue. award for its Spring 2016 issue. EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL “Fire and Stones” is a literary EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL “Fire and Stones” is a literary and art magazine that provides and art magazine that provides OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 15, 1–4 p.m. an outlet for upper school stu- Saturday, October 15, 1–4 p.m. an outlet for upper school stu- dents to express their creativ- dents to express their creativ- ity, humor and voice. ity, humor and voice. PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT There are two issues each The award-winning cover PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT There are two issues each The award-winning cover Wednesday, November 2, 6 p.m. year: winter and spring. was designed by layout editor Wednesday, November 2, 6 p.m. year: winter and spring. was designed by layout editor “The students have worked Malcolm Reynolds, now a se- “The students have worked Malcolm Reynolds, now a se- Register for any and all Register for any and all at visi.org/admissions really hard on the magazine nior editor, and the cover pho- at visi.org/admissions really hard on the magazine nior editor, and the cover pho- over the past few years and tograph was taken by Kelly over the past few years and tograph was taken by Kelly we’re thrilled that their hard Nirenberg, who graduated in we’re thrilled that their hard Nirenberg, who graduated in An all-girls Catholic high school in Georgetown. work is paying off,” said upper the spring. The senior editors An all-girls Catholic high school in Georgetown. work is paying off,” said upper the spring. The senior editors Learn more at visi.org school art teacher and faculty for the Spring 2016 issue were Learn more at visi.org school art teacher and faculty for the Spring 2016 issue were 202.337.3350 /visidc advisor for the magazine Kate then-seniors Sarah Lowe and 202.337.3350 /visidc advisor for the magazine Kate then-seniors Sarah Lowe and Elkins. John Repetti. Elkins. John Repetti.
GV_AlexandriaTimesOct0616.indd 1 9/30/2016 5:18:30 PM GV_AlexandriaTimesOct0616.indd 1 9/30/2016 5:18:30 PM 14.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES 2016 Holiday Services Silberberg proposes veterans commission New group’s scope to be years, but they don’t really one representative from the Join us this determined in coming have an official voice here.” EOD Warrior Foundation; months after unanimous Among others on the one representative from the Advent Season as we celebrate council support dais, there was broad agree- chamber of commerce; and BY CHRIS TEALE ment about the need for such two veterans who live in the Sunday,the Dec. 11, 10AM | Service ofof Lessons and Carolsour | 1801 North Quaker Ln. Sunday, Dec. Coming 18, 5PM | Caroling in ChristOld Town | Starbucks, King 100 S. Union St. The city moved a step a commission. city. Thurday, Dec. 22, 5PM | Neighborhood Caroling | 1801 North Quaker Ln. closer to forming a veter- The exact scope of the Saturday, Dec. 24, 4:30PM | Christmas Pageant | 1801 N. Quaker Ln. ans commission last week, N D R I A group is still to be deter- X A , V Saturday, Dec. 24, 9PM | Christmas Eve Service | 1801 N. Quaker Ln. L E A after councilors instructed A mined, although it should Sunday, Dec. 25, 10AM | Christmas Day Service | 1801 N. Quaker Ln. Sunday, Jan. 1, 10AM | New Year’s Day Service | 1801 N. Quaker Ln. City Manager Mark Jinks to become a little clearer dur- Contact us for more information: 703-535-6815 start the process of forming a ing council’s next legislative or [email protected] group at their last legislative meeting on December 13. At meeting. that meeting, Jinks is slated The initiative is being led to provide a resolution for by Mayor Allison Silberberg, council to vote on to form an and has support from a num- ad hoc veterans group. ber of veterans’ groups in the We have That ad hoc group would community. people who then meet and look to de- During the November termine the commission’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church have served five 29 meeting, Silberberg cited scope, then return its find- warmly welcomes you a letter sent to her by re- or six tours in Iraq ings to council for final ap- to celebrate the birth of Christ at one of tired U.S. Gen. Bob Wood or Afghanistan proval and the establishment our Advent and Christmas service offerings. and signed by John Sims of that need to know of a permanent group. the city’s veterans advisory that we care McMahan said in an in- group, Doug Gurka, the enough to have a terview after the meeting commander of American that the commission could Legion Post 24 in the city, commission,” she serve as a central resource DECEMBER 11, 9:00 A.M. Emily McMahan of veteran said. “Drawing a for veterans in Alexandria, Christmas Pageant business group Capitol Post line in the sand who make up approximately and others backing the plan. about cost is one 11.8 percent of the city’s pop- DECEMBER 18, 11:00 A.M. “As much as Alexandria thing. I don’t think ulation. Advent Lessons & Carols is home for veterans and their this is going to cost “I think what it could do families, a base of operations is create a one-stop point of CHRISTMAS EVE for veteran owned busi- us, per se. If I were contact at the city,” she said. 12:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist nesses, and transition site on staff, I would “We are an organization for military members mov- think it would be an that focuses on businesses, 4:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist with ing into civilian life, there is honor to be a part careers and the community. Angel Choir & Youth Ensemble no entity within the city that of it.” It would be great to have an coordinates and advances the organization that’s at the city - Mayor Allison Silberberg 5:30 p.m. – Choral Prelude and needs, activities, and growth level really coordinating all Holy Eucharist with St. Cecilia of this remarkable commu- the resources that veterans nity within our community,” “The mayor’s right that might be interested in.” & Women’s Choirs and Brass the letter reads. there is an area of policy here The lack of certainty Currently, the Alexandria that is not completely cov- about which city department 10:30 p.m. – Choral Prelude and Veterans Advisory Group ered by boards and commis- would be broadly respon- Holy Eucharist with Adult Choir and Brass meets on an informal basis sions that are out there,” said sible for the commission’s and has done so for several Vice Mayor Justin Wilson. work gave councilors some CHRISTMAS DAY years. 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ARTS 20 CALENDAR 21 HOMES 22 MUSIC 29 A FRESH TWIST ON A CLASSIC WE GOT YOU COVERED BEAD UP THE HOLIDAYS BILL KIRCHEN IS TOO MUCH Little Theatre of Alexandria once If you are hosting guests for the holi- From tabletop decorations to stock- Fun. The king of the telecaster re- again delivers a strong ensemble days and looking to get out in the city, ings, beads can be a perfect addi- turns to The Birchmere to perform a performance for it’s yearly take on you’ll find plenty to do in our calendar tion to your winter decor. collection of holiday tunes. “A Christmas Carol.” of events. ARTS ALEXANDRIA TIMES DECEMBER 8, 2016 20 Keeping a classic fresh Little Theatre makes great tweaks to annual ‘Christ- mas Carol’ production BY JORDAN WRIGHT It’s that jolly, spooky, heart- warming Charles Dickens time of year again and, like “The Nutcracker,” many families hold dear the tradition of seeing “A Christmas Carol” together. The Little Theatre of Alex- andria has been mounting this play for eons, but each year it’s a little bit different, depending on who directs and what ele- ments of the story they choose to emphasize. For director Michael J. Baker Jr., it was important to delve into PHOTOS/DOUG OLMSTED the original book, plumb the Tony Gilbert shines as depths of Dickens’ prose and he takes the mantle of Ebenezer Scrooge in the cherish some of the best lines. Little Theatre of Alexan- “Bad lobster in a dark cel- dria’s annual production lar,” in which Scrooge describes of “A Christmas Carol.” the face of Marley during his This year’s iteration digs first ghostly encounter, was tak- into the original Dickens to highlight different aspects en from the original, but I had of the story and prose. never heard it before. There’s a certain ominous and indelibly charming alliterative ring to it that sets the tone for the shades and events to come. Baker clearly has done his homework. As a veteran of the role of Scrooge — five times! — he brings an actor’s perspective and a director’s experience to the classic tale of the penurious humbugger, Ebenezer Scrooge. In one particular instance when young Scrooge is aban- doned by his family at his boarding school, Baker draws on Dickens’ love of Ali Baba and plunks a parrot outside the window. It’s subtle, but it’s there, as is a reference to “Robin” Cru- soe, from Daniel Defoe, another Jannell) and Present (Janette the posh sides of London. Marley’s ghost-in-chains and from curmudgeonly to compas- of Dickens’ favorite authors. Moman, who does notable But any production of “A the jolly Fezziwig, two of the sionate is absolute perfection. Baker and music director double duty as the hilariously Christmas Carol” must have most disparate characters in Find the true meaning of the Linda Wells weave in plenty crooked Mrs. Dilber) haunt the its adorable children — and the play. season here and in your hearts. of traditional Christmas carols, dickens out of Scrooge. these are as sweet as candy Ryan Phillips shines as both and sound designer Lynn Lac- The sets, too, have changed. canes and hot chocolate on a Young Scrooge and Topper, Through December 17 at The ey throws in loads of spooky Set designer Mary Hutzler treats cold winter’s day — its grisly and Matthew Fager is notable Little Theatre of Alexandria, effects as the trio of spirits — us to a charming Victorian vil- ghosts and its courtly gentle- as the kindly Bob Cratchit. But 600 Wolfe St. For tickets and they’re a new addition too — lage with chapel and school- men. Take note of Larry O. the thread that holds the piece information call the box of- and the Ghosts of Christmas house and scenes of the streets Grey Jr. as he smoothly seg- together is indeed Tony Gilbert fice at 703-683-0496 or visit Past (Clare Baker), Future (Pat that include both the poor and ues between the dual roles of as Scrooge, whose ability to go www.thelittletheatre.com. ALEXANDRIA TIMES DECEMBER 8, 2016 21
A Christmas Carol 12/2 - 12/17 LTA rings in the holiday season with a return of the classic by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Victorian humbug, travels with ghostly guides through Christmas Coming soon past, present, and future to find the true meaning of the To have your event BABY JESUS BIRTHDAY Admission costs $50 per person. holidays. Complete with PARTY Celebrate Jesus’ birthday Time: Noon special effects, Victorian considered for our early by having your picture taken Location: Lee-Fendall House, carols, and Tiny Tim, A calendar listings, with the baby while enjoying 614 Oronoco St. Christmas Carol is a must please email birthday cake, crafts, story-telling Information: 703-548-1789 or Buy tickets early at our [email protected] and more. www.leefendallhouse.org box office or online! for the entire family. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 December 10 Location: Pauline Books and December 19 Media, 1025 King St. w w w . thelittletheatre . co m CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS IN Information: 703-549-3806 CIVIL WAR MEDICINE: ON WINTER THEATER CLASSES CAMP An interpretive holiday BATTLEFIELD MEDICINE A pro- event featuring a Union patriotic December 11 gram on trauma care in the Civil Santa Claus, soldiers in winter War, presented by the National camps and a Victorian tree in COLONIAL HANDBELL RING- Museum of Civil War Medicine, the museum. Visit the Officers’ ERS CONCERT Enjoy your coinciding with the release of the Hut decorated for the season, favorite holiday music performed second season of “Mercy Street” on PBS. and tour the historic fort with by the Colonial Handbell Ringers. Time: 7 p.m. a soldier. Children can make a Ten “ringers,” in period costume, will be playing a full five-octave Location: Alexandria Library – period holiday card or ornament. set of 80 hand bells. The ringers Duncan Branch, 2501 Common- Program is weather dependent. will perform children’s classics, wealth Ave. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. timeless holiday tunes, and origi- Information: 703-746-1781 Location: Fort Ward Museum & nal show-stoppers. Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m., 4 to 5:30 December 31 Road p.m. Information: 703-746-4848 Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. FIRST NIGHT ALEXANDRIA Washington St. The annual New Year’s Eve bash HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA Information: www.colonialring- takes over the city with more CANDLELIGHT TOURS Travel ers.com than 150 performances at 25 through centuries of local his- indoor venues, with live music, tory and learn more about Alex- December 17 dancing, children’s face painting andria during the holiday season and games. First Night’s fire- at Carlyle House, Gadsby’s BATTLE OF MONOCACY AND works finale returns with a spec- Tavern Museum, Old Presbyte- JUBAL EARLY’S ATTACK ON tacular display over the Potomac rian Meeting House and the Lee- WASHINGTON, D.C. A presen- River at midnight to celebrate the Fendall House. Enjoy each site tation by Marc Leepson on the New Year. by candlelight, smell seasonal Battle of Monocacy and Jubal Time: 2 p.m. to midnight greenery, sip on drinks and taste Early’s attack on Washington, Location: Various period inspired food. D.C. in July 1864. This program Information: www.firstnightal- Time: 4 to 9 p.m. is a special presentation that exandria.org Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- coincides with the release of the seum, 134 N. Royal St. second season of “Mercy Street” January 6 LANDING Information: 703-746-4242 on PBS. BLESSED SACRAMENT Time: 2 p.m. CONCERT KWANZAA HOW-TO WORK- Location: Alexandria Library – The Cecilian Players, SHOP An interactive workshop to Duncan Branch, 2501 Common- Blessed Sacrament’s chamber ensemble, will perform a concert present everything to know about wealth Ave of chamber music that includes Kwanzaa and how to do it. In- Information: 703-746-1781 Haydn’s Flute Trio in D Major, cluded will be history, principles, DOWNTON ABBEY CHRIST- Ravel’s “Chanson Madecasses” Celebrate with Us! symbols, activities and ideas MAS A special “Downton Abbey” and Prokofiev’s Flute Sonata, to aid in planning a Kwanzaa Christmas Tea, where attend- Op. 94. The concert is free but Brunch with Santa ~ Sunday, December 18 celebration. The program will be ees can discuss their favorite contributions to support future entertaining and educational for New Year’s Eve Dinner moments from the series while programs are welcome. ~ children, youth and adults. The enjoying a traditional tea, then Time: 8 p.m. Fabulous menu, DJ, a Champagne toast and party favors! cost is $3 per person. enjoy a special private tour of Location: Blessed Sacrament Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the house showing the surprising Catholic Church, 1427 W. Brad- 1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, VA 22314 Location: Alexandria Black His- connections between the people dock Road tory Museum, 902 Wythe St. and places of Downton Abbey and Information: 703-998-6100 703-548-0001 • www.indigolanding.com Information: 703-746-4356 those of the Lee-Fendall House. x103 .... HOMES ALEXANDRIA TIMES DECEMBER 8, 2016 22 Get a bead on your holiday decor
BY ELAINE MARKOUTSAS PHOTO/BALLARD DESIGNS you’d least expect it — perhaps applications of any bling-y in- Decorating for the holidays Designer Suzanne Kasler was taking a humble homespun fab- gredients with sparkle are much or a special occasion embraces inspired by antique Czech ric out of the ordinary by add- like jewelry that elevates at- embellishment. This is the time glass ornaments with her ing some beads on it. tire. And fashion also inspires metal-footed tree forms stud- for frills that bring those thrills, ded with faux crystals on flow- Or working with felt, which some holiday designs, and their which take us back to child- ers, candles and strands for might remind some of orna- adornment — a traditional hood, when the shiny or glittery Ballard Designs. ments your grandmother used craftsmanship with wide appeal. always held a certain magic. to stitch with sequins. De- There’s a range in style, Beads or other surface signer Bunny Williams nods shape, type of bead — which decorations that glimmer in to her love of gardening with can be clear as crystal, gold, strands of holiday lights or a sort of nostalgic collection silver or copper metallic, or in candlelight can go a long way of beaded wool felt ornaments colors, matching or contrasting to making a space special. in the shapes of fruits inspired with the surface ornamented. From ornaments to Christ- by her own orchard, which she Beads may be applied all over to mas stockings to tree skirts, created for Ballard Designs. totally clad a surface, scattered pillows, throws, table linens, While beading lends ele- randomly or arranged in a pat- coasters, dinnerware, serv- gance, it also can evoke whim- tern with familiar motifs, such ing dishes and even drinking sy. A set of fancy dog bone or- as poinsettias, snowflakes, trees glasses, beading has strongly naments, also at Ballard, is fun or holly. Any way, beads rule. inserted itself into the holiday and festive because of glittery Incorporating the sparkly decorating lexicon in recent polka dots. years. You’ll find it even where Beading and dimensional SEE BEADS | 23 HOME OF THE WEEK A grand home for the holidays Located within a private en- a full tub, perfect for visiting clave of contemporary homes guests or a private children’s surrounded by parkland, bedroom retreat. Maple Hill is truly unique. More special features await. Encompassing approximately The lower level provides for an 4,000 square feet of living area au pair or in-law suite along on three levels, this home is with added laundry facilities, conducive to all lifestyles, and recreation room and a gener- its versatility allows one to re- ous office. PHOTOS/TRUPLACE main for a lifetime. Minimal exterior mainte- An all-brick contemporary The grand two-story en- nance is required in the rear- exterior features a dra- try, formal living and dining fenced grounds, which are matic recessed two-story rooms, chef’s kitchen, master easily accessed from the lower entry (above) with large suite, laundry and two-car ga- level patio and the main level sidelights and transom. rage provide one-level living deck. The custom designed kitchen (right) includes PHOTO/TRUPLACE on the entry level. The foyer Plan a visit soon to see the a bar island with a sec- The grand two-story foyer features staircase accesses two large many reasons to call Maple ond oven and adjoins the a sectional hardwood staircase and bedrooms and a bathroom with Hill your new home. breakfast /den area. Italian marble floors. At a Glance: Bedrooms: 4 Contact: David and Marjorie Spires, Bathrooms: 3.5 Partners In Real Estate, Location: 1703 Maple Hill Place, Style: Contemporary 703-765-3500, Alexandria, VA 22302 Year built: 1977 [email protected], Price: $950,000 Parking: Two-car garage [email protected]
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Photos by Louise Krafft Residents and visitors came out in droves to watch the 46th annual Scottish Christmas Walk parade, organized by the Campagna Cen- ter, march through the heart of Old Town last weekend. Dozens of Scottish clans and other local groups marched through the streets of Alexandria along with pipe and drum bands and plenty of dogs. 1. The Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Band. 2. A young Maltese rides on a carriage with the St. Andrew’s Society. 3. Drum major Kevin Donnelly leads the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums. 4. The 84th Regiment of Foot Royal Highland Emigrants. 5. Charlie and Tom Hulfish.
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5 26.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Huzzah for the new veterans commission Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” In recent years, one scandalous revelation after another has shaken our confidence in the ability of the U.S. Department of Vet- - Thomas Jefferson erans Affairs to care for those who have served in our military. The VA’s own internal audit in 2014 revealed that 120,000 veterans were left on waiting lists for far too long or never received care at all, and 35 veterans in Phoenix died while waiting for medical assistance. This is obviously not acceptable. While President Barack Obama and Congress have made changes at the VA, the reality is it takes a long time to right a ship that’s strayed so far off course. It has been estimated that veterans make up almost 12 per- cent of Alexandria’s population. This is not surprising given our proximity to the Pentagon, multiple military bases and our national seat of government. What is surprising — particu- larly given the failings of the VA — is that until now, Alexan- dria has lacked a formal city commission to help coordinate veterans’ issues and services. We applaud Mayor Allison Silberberg’s initiative to fill this vacuum and transform an existing, informal advisory group into a permanent commission that operates with the support of city staff. Some debate at the November 29 council meeting focused on the cost in city employee time that would come with form- ing a veteran’s commission, with City Manager Mark Jinks Your Views in particular expressing concern. We agree that it is unrealis- tic to expect a permanent commission working on such a big Health and hope, here and now for issue to operate without any staff assistance. But we don’t think it is a valid reason to shoot down the Alexandria’s low income uninsured commission idea altogether. We would suggest that council and the city manager instead take a hard look at the — by our To the editor: or soundly defeated by state will not sit quietly while the count — 73 commissions, committees and boards that already Charles Sumpter’s char- lawmakers, and given the out- General Assembly continues exist and see if some could be consolidated or eliminated. Sev- acterization of the failure of come of the recent presiden- to deny comprehensive health eral seem to be redundant. Sometimes a commission or board the General Assembly to ex- tial election, the likelihood insurance coverage to the serves its purpose and should be disbanded. pand the Medicaid program that Medicaid expansion will neediest among us.” Logistics aside, a commission on veterans needs to exist in as a “disgrace” (“Let’s expand even be discussed during the With unanimous consent Alexandria. Given the number of veterans in our community Medicaid in Virginia,” Decem- forthcoming 2017 General from city council, Euille ap- and the plethora of issues they face, it’s astonishing that no one ber 1) is altogether appropriate. Assembly session appears to pointed a special advisory has previously prioritized this issue. He is also correct in say- be extremely remote. panel on the health care needs In fact, we would encourage such a commission to consider ing, “Virginia Republicans We are proud to say that of the uninsured, and the pan- an expanded role like the Military and Veterans Affairs Com- are playing politics with the Alexandria — unlike most, el’s report and recommenda- mittee in Arlington that helps support active duty military lives of residents in Alex- if not all, other jurisdictions tions — issued in May 2015 families in addition to veterans. andria and around the com- in Virginia — has not been — laid the foundation for a As the Arlington website says, “In nearly all communities monwealth.” For decades, willing to entrust the health grass roots collaboration un- with a substantial military presence … a military affairs com- research from the prestigious and wellbeing of many of its der the leadership of the newly mittee exists to serve as a liaison with the military community.” Institute of Medicine has in- most vulnerable residents to formed Alliance for Alexan- While Alexandria doesn’t have Arlington’s sheer number formed us of a clear associa- the remote chance of a change dria’s Uninsured to expand ac- of active duty personnel, many military families do call the tion between lack of health of heart or mind in Richmond. cess to timely and affordable Port City home. insurance and increased risk Late in 2014, then-Mayor primary care services to more A city commission certainly can’t compensate for the failings for premature death. The risk Bill Euille wrote, “The Al- than 90 percent of non-elderly at higher levels of government. But as VA shortcomings are be- is even higher for those unin- exandria City Council and I adult residents who live at or ing addressed nationally, an Alexandria commission can help sured with a serious chronic will continue to support the below the federal poverty in- our local vets transition from military to civilian life and find health condition. governor’s efforts to get the dex — approximately $12,000 employment opportunities — and spearhead other initiatives. Nevertheless, over the General Assembly to expand for an individual. We salute the mayor, council and local veterans advocates past three years, pleas like the Medicaid program. How- Since the May 2015 report, for their leadership on this issue. Mr. Sumpter’s for action in ever, in the absence of such an Richmond have been ignored agreement … we cannot and SEE HEALTH | 27 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 8, 2016 | 27
HEALTH FROM | 26 the Alliance has worked with Alexandria in Action | By John Porter city council and with a host of community- and faith-based partners to: • Host two one-day free ‘Tis the season — for giving community health fairs for the “’Tis the season” for many Training School; the Ameri- Community Mental Health Reading Connection; Re- low-income uninsured of Al- things, with donating to your can Horticultural Society and Center, and Friends of the Or- building Together Alexandria; exandria. favorite charities being one of the American Red Cross of chestra — George Washing- Resurrection Children’s Cen- • Secure additional funds them. According to Bloom- Alexandria/Arlington. ton Middle School. ter, and Runningbrooke. of $102,641 to help Neighbor- berg News, December is the The Animal Welfare Friendship Veterans Fire The Samuel W. Tucker El- hood Health, the city’s com- biggest giving month of the League of Alexandria; Acadia Association; George Ma- ementary School PTA; SCAN munity health center, expand year, with contributions that Food; Art on the Avenue; Arts son Elementary School PTA; of Northern Virginia; the its capacity to provide primary are more than twice as high as on the Horizon; Associates of George Washington Middle Scholarship Fund of Alexan- care services to approximately any other month. St. John Bosco; At Home in School Band Boosters; Habi- dria; Senior Services; Space 700 low-income uninsured As you sift through the many Alexandria; the Anthenaeum- tat for Humanity of of Her Own; St. Rita residents. Most of those funds mailers and scroll through the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Northern Virginia; School; T.C. Wil- will support at least two pri- numerous email solicitations, Association; Best Buddies Higher Achievement; liams Titan Base- mary care visits a year for trying to determine to whom Capital Region; Bethany House Homeward Trails An- ball Boosters Club; those without a medical home you should donate, be sure to of Northern Virginia; Beverly imal Rescue; Hopkins T.C. Williams High or a routine source of care. look and give locally. Hills Church Preschool; Bishop House; the Humane School PTSA; T.C. As the saying goes, action The following list of non- Ireton High School and Bless- Society of Fairfax Williams Stadium speaks louder than words. profits, while not exhaustive, ings in a Backpack. County, and Hunger Initiative Fund; Tails And by these actions, the city comprises those who partici- Books for America; Brain Free Alexandria. High; The ARC of and community of Alexandria pated in Spring2ACTion 2016 Injury Services; Brave Spirits The James K. John Porter Northern Virginia; should take pride in knowing and are a few you may wish to Theatre; Bridges to Indepen- Polk Elementary School PTA; The Art League; The Child that no other jurisdiction with- consider as part of your year- dence; Bright Resilient Youth Jane Franklin Dance; Jef- and Family Network Centers; in the commonwealth comes end giving. Committed To Enrichment; ferson Houston School PTA; the Del Ray Kinderchoir; The close to the attention and the Take a look, follow your Campagna Center; Capital John Adams Elementary Del Ray Montessori School, resources it has devoted — passion, and give to the causes Youth Empowerment Pro- School PTA; Just Neighbors and The Fund for Alexan- and we hope will continue to that you care about the most. gram; Capitol Post; Carpen- Ministry; KI Services; Kathy dria’s Child. devote — to the health and Help make this holiday season ter’s Shelter; Casa Chirilagua; Wilson Foundation; Kelley The Joey Pizzano Me- well being of many of its most memorable and meaningful the Center for Alexandria’s Cares Foundation; King Street morial Fund; The Salvation vulnerable and economically for others as well as for you. Children; Charles Barrett El- Cats; Liberty’s Promise; the Army of Alexandria; Titans disadvantaged residents, made A Roy Heron Global ementary School PTA and the Literacy Council of Northern Robotics; Together We Bake; all the more important by the Foundation for Community Choreographers Collabora- Virginia; Living Legens, and Torpedo Factory Art Center insensitivity and overly par- Wellness; ACT for Alexan- tion Project. the Lyles Crouch Traditional Board; the United Way of the tisan behavior of a handful of dria; Advocates for Alexan- Communities in Schools Academy PTA. National Capital Area; Up- lawmakers in Richmond. dria Aquatics; Alexandria of NOVA; Community Lodg- The Matthew Maury El- cycle Creative Reuse Center; The Alliance’s vision state- Cares for the Uninsured; the ings; Computer C.O.R.E.; ementary School PTA; Met- Urban Alliance Foundation; ment calls for “bringing health Alexandria Choral Society; Concerned Citizens Network ropolitan School of the Arts; Velocity Bicycle Co-op; Vir- and hope to Alexandria’s low- Alexandria Citizens Band; of Alexandria; Convergence; MetroStage; Morning Bishop ginia Bronze Handbell Ring- income uninsured.” It is safe to the Alexandria Film Festival, Del Ray Artisans; the Del Ray Theatre Playhouse; Mount ers of Northern Virginia; the say that for the immediate and Alexandria Harmonizers, Farmers Market; Douglas Ma- Vernon Community School Virginia Trust for Historic near-term future Richmond will Alexandria Jaycees Founda- cArthur Elementary School PTA; the National Breast Cen- Preservation, and Volunteer not be the source of much health tion; the Alexandria Library PTA; Dreamdog Foundation; ter Foundation; the National Alexandria. or hope for the low-income un- Foundation; Alexandria Little Eclipse Chamber Orches- Concert Band of America; The Washington Metro- insured adults throughout the League and the Alexandria tra; Eden Good; Empowered Neighborhood Health; New politan Philharmonic Assoica- state, including an estimated Police Foundation. Women International; Fort Hope Housing; Northern Vir- tion; Washington Street United 5,500 in Alexandria. The Alexandria Police Hunt Preschool and the Four ginia Affordable Housing Al- Methodist Church; Washing- Therefore, we must contin- Youth Camp; Alexandria Mile Run Conservatory Foun- liance, and Northern Virginia ton Street United Methodist ue to look inward to the heart Rugby; the Alexandria Sea- dation. Family Service. Preschool; Wesley Housing and soul of this generous and port Foundation; Alexandria The Francis C. Hammond Offender Aid and Resto- Development Corporation compassionate community to Singers; the Alexandria Small Middle School PTA; Friends ration; Operation Paws for of Northern Virginia; Wild- fortify and sustain the health Business Development Cen- of Alexandria Archaeology; Homes; Optimist Club Foun- life Rescue League; Wright care safety net so many of our ter; the Alexandria Soccer Friends of Duncan Library; dation; the Parent Leadership to Read; YMCA Alexandria; most vulnerable citizens have Association; the Alexandria Friends of Guest House; Training Institute; Patrick YoKid Stretch Your Limits. come to rely on. Sportsman’s Club; Alexandria Friends of T.C. Williams Or- Henry Elementary School - Richard Merritt, Symphony Orchestra; Alex- chestra; Friends of the Alex- PTA; Potomac Crescent The writer is the president Dan Hawkins andria Tutoring Consortium; andria Commission for Wom- Waldorf School; Quintango; and CEO of ACT for Co-chairs, Alliance for ALIVE!; Alternative Paths en; Friends of the Alexandria Ratliff Thomas Foundation; Alexandria. Alexandria’s Uninsured 28.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
Denise Dunbar Publisher The city’s slow recovery after World War I [email protected] his 1935 view of Alex- waterfront construction of es of the city. Other improve- dents were attracted to Alex- Erich Wagner andria, looking directly the Virginia Shipbuilding Co. ments were soon to follow, andria, purchasing dilapidated Editor-in-Chief T west up King Street, yards at Jones Point and the including a uniform program 18th century homes and restor- [email protected] documents the sleepy city in U.S. Naval Torpedo Factory of street paving, public safety ing them to period glory. But the years before World War II, on North Union Street, seen initiatives, even the vacci- the promise of a restored colo- Jane Hughes as it struggled through yet an- in the lower right of this im- nations of dogs who often nial city in Northern Virginia Publisher & Sales Director other economic crisis during age, which opened just as the roamed through the streets of was cut short by the stock mar- [email protected] the height of the Great Depres- war ended. the city. ket crash of 1929. sion. As this view shows, Patrice V. Culligan After the Ameri- few major changes to the Publisher Emeritus can Civil War, it took city’s physical streetscape [email protected] decades for the city to occurred between the recover from the impact Civil War and the 1930s. EDITORIAL of the war, physical de- In addition to the Tor- Chris Teale Staff Reporter & Photographer struction of infrastruc- pedo Factory, among [email protected] ture and the societal and the few major structures racial changes associat- build during this period DESIGN & PRODUCTION ed with the transforma- were the George Wash- Jennifer Powell tion from a slave-based ington Masonic National [email protected] to a free labor force. Memorial, which opened By the turn of the 20th in 1932 after a 10-year ADVERTISING century, a small footing construction cycle at the Marty DeVine had been established in far end of King Street, [email protected] new developing indus- and Alexandria Union tries like glass factories Station, just to the left Jane Hughes and building materials, of the railroad bridge [email protected] including the vast rail- suspended across the Deb Riley yards on the city’s west- yellow-brick pavers that [email protected] ern edge. But after the war, a period By the mid-1920s, a new then covered the roadway. Although these develop- known as the “Roaring Twen- movement focused on history, Just beyond the Torpedo Patrice V. Culligan ments contributed to a grow- ties” elsewhere in America, historic preservation and what Factory, below the tall stee- [email protected] ing economy, there were still Alexandria’s economy mean- we now call “heritage tour- ple of City Hall, is the rear Margaret Stevens major challenges associated dered along with only a whis- ism” developed in Alexandria, façade of the old Mansion [email protected] with industrialization includ- per. It was only when the city in response to John D. Rock- House Hotel, also known as ing the environmental pollu- manager form of government efeller’s comprehensive resto- Braddock House, which sur- Pat Booth tion of city air and waters, the was introduced in the early ration program of Virginia’s rounds the home of town Office Manager [email protected] loss of open spaces and water- 1920s that significant im- colonial capital at Williams- founder John Carlyle, just front recreation and sadly, the provements began to emerge. burg. After the Metropolitan barely visible at the roofline. use of children within factory One of the first issues at- Museum of Art purchased, Interestingly, what little wa- CONTRIBUTORS employment ranks performing tacked by the new manager and moved to New York, sig- terfront access there is ap- Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, Kim Gilliam, work that was clearly unsafe. was the concept of municipal nificant woodwork and archi- pears relegated to the mem- James Cullum, As the 20th century went garbage collection. Within tectural features from Gads- bers of the Old Dominion Dr. Vivek Sinha on, city government provided weeks of his appointment, by’s Tavern, American Legion Boat Club, whose clubhouse Louise Krafft sparse services to residents Alexandria residents could Post 24 solidified an effort to stands on the shoreline, at the due to low tax revenues, polit- rely on a weekly pick-up of preserve the historic site, pur- center of the photo. ical maneuvering and chronic trash at their homes, rather chasing it outright with funds ALEXTIMES LLC unemployment. At the start than burning it, burying it in secured by mortgages on Out of the Attic is provided Denise Dunbar of World War I, the economy their yards or carting it off to members’ homes. by the Office of Historic Managing Partner seemed to jump-start with the dumping grounds on the edg- New history-minded resi- Alexandria. The Ariail family Suzanne Brock William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US 110 S. 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CAPITAL PROJECTS VETERANS FROM | 14 Jinks said. “There will be FROM | 7 questions, what are best prac- quickly as we want to do it. A is the best potential leader of tices, what is this city doing, lot of these matters have been such an endeavor. how does this program work? — frankly — deferred for a “I’m wondering in this Somebody’s got to do the pro- long time.” case, given the nature of some fessional legwork in order to Vice Mayor Justin Wil- of the groups involved and the make a commission effective, son suggested that, given the nature of some of the work and that is staff time. At this city’s double triple-A bond rat- involved and the scope of the point, we don’t have a person ing and notably low debt load work involved, is the city the whose plate is not already full when compared with other lo- right partner to be the lead who would be a logical posi- calities, council could raise its in this?” Smedberg asked. tion to fulfill this.” debt limit to pay for its various “Should it be the nonprofit Silberberg said cost should needs more quickly. community and the organiza- not be an issue, and said that “We have among the low- tions that are already together, she was sure members of city est debt burdens in the region, and the city be the secondary staff would be willing to get and we’re far below the me- player in this to foster some of involved with a such a worthy dian of similar jurisdictions this in the best way they can? cause. that are double triple-A rated, Where would this fall?” “We have people who have so there’s a reasonable argu- Councilors also questioned served five or six tours in Iraq ment to be made that we are the cost associated with a new or Afghanistan that need to Delivering a not using debt at a level that is commission, which would not know that we care enough to proper and appropriate,” Wil- have a budget but would re- have a commission,” she said. son said. “But there’s a trade- quire at least one member of “Drawing a line in the sand honky-tonk of off. Increasing the amount of city staff to devote time to it. about cost is one thing. I don’t debt means paying more in “A commission has staff, think this is going to cost us, debt service, but the taxpayers it isn’t somebody who just per se. If I were on staff, I a holiday show of today are paying far more schedules and does the cleri- would think it would be an than their fair share for the cal work for the commission,” honor to be a part of it.” Bill Kirchen and Too Much rock ‘n’ roll and honky tonk. cost of capital expenditures Fun bring not-so-standard Helping to spread the Yuletide that will benefit people two BEADS FROM | 23 • TREE TOPPERS. Angels holiday tunes to The cheer are gems like “Silent Surf- or three generations down the or stars are like little beacons Birchmere Friday ing Night,” “Truckin’ Trees for line than they should be. tacular when put together in a when they shine on top of a BY JENNIFER POWELL Christmas” and “Santa Looked “Back during the worst silver and white tableau. Kim tree. There is a reason Bill Kirch- A Lot Like Daddy.” of the recession, we were the Seybert’s pretty pearl and gold • WRAPPING PACKAGES. en is always invited well in ad- Armed with a wicked sense other way, where we had al- napkin rings would be lovely Ribbons and papers also have vance to play at The Birchmere of lyrical humor, Kirchen is most everything going on the on a snowy white table accent- been getting a royal treatment, a few times each year. He’s just widely credited for, as Ameri- credit card. But now we’re at ed with gold. with all-over glitter and di- that good. can Songwriter writes, “a rol- a place where we can have a • GLASSWARE. Cocktail mensional decorations. Richly Kirchen, never one to copy licking, unpretentious and thor- conversation about whether glasses, such as martinis and embellished ribbons are es- himself, has been known to il- oughly enjoyable set of country, we can increase our debt lim- flutes, are especially good pecially best on solid-color lustrate firsthand dozens of rock ‘n’ roll and soul.” its in an appropriate and rea- candidates for fancy metallic papers, which also can have a other famous guitarists’ tech- For his holiday show, Kirch- soned process.” touches, and some designers bit of sheen. Stacked presents niques as a historical journey en is most excited about surprise But Silberberg said she have extended the dress-up to will never look better beneath through, well, awesomeness. guest Commander Cody of was resistant to such an effort. pitchers as well. Kim Seybert’s the tree. With a recording career that Commander Cody and His Lost “I am concerned about paillette pitcher at Barneys is • GLOBES. And who isn’t began in the 1970s, Kirchen Planet Airmen, the band that what it might mean in terms straight out of haute couture, enchanted by snow globes? keeps his own Telecaster licks helped invent a whole new style of adding more debt capacity, with references to paillette- Even these are treated glamor- and his material fresh. Coming of music in the 1970s. One of the when we area already taking encrusted evening ware with ously with toppings of beads right off a tour to celebrate a original groups to fuse divergent on a great deal of debt with its inspired placement of such outside and in, as a trumpeting new studio album — “Trans- strains of American roots music, regard to [the Potomac Yard] lookalike “beads” at the base. gold angel is sprinkled with atlanticana,” featuring a group the constant was Kirchen’s top- Metro [station], although we • PILLOWS AND THROWS. shimmery dust in a snow globe of musician friends from both shelf guitar playing. believe economic develop- Seasonal pillows are irresist- from Neiman Marcus. sides of the Atlantic — Kirchen Today, Kirchen couldn’t ment will come as a result ible when they’re dressed Even though decorating brings his Too Much Fun band be more excited to blend his of that stop, which will help with crystals, as in a fetch- trends wane and wax with to headline at the local venue holiday show with all styles of bring in more revenue on ing red velvet adorned with regard to ornamentation, for his annual Honky-Tonk music, guest musicians and a the commercial side,” she a graphic scrolled image of no matter how minimal or Holiday Tour. wide array of songs that he can said. “[We] will have to take a Christmas tree, from Hor- streamlined forms and fab- A surefire good time, Too perform with total mastery. As a good hard look at city ser- chow. But any beaded or me- rics may be, this is the time Much Fun will perform their always, his concerts come with vices, and in terms of debt, I tallic touches will dress a sofa of year when the brightest and cover of the raunchy “Santa the guarantee to lift your spirit. am uncomfortable with mov- or chair, with pillows or even most festive shine — and set Claus Wants Some Lovin’,” The Honky-Tonk Holiday Tour, ing the goal posts, if you will, bead-bordered throws that an elegant and ebullient mood with a sleighful of rarely heard Kirchen promises, will be a the debt limits.” lend a luxe accent. going into the new year. holiday numbers from the blues, “doubleheader of fun.” 30.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
44 Pan alternative 45 Snub, in a way Obituaries Weekly Words 46 Martini add-in COLLEEN Y. DUFFEY, 47 Inquisitive (var.) 48 Book title locale of Alexandria, November 24, 2016 54 Utilize the sun JAMES FERGUSON (46), 55 Polynesian amulets 56 Had in one’s hands of Alexandria, November 28, 2016 58 “I understand, Captain!” PHILLIP C. FRAZIER (72), 59 Be intolerant 60 Castle protection of Alexandria, December 4, 2016 61 Become man and wife ROBERT W. JONES (83), 62 Moving about 63 Big beast, briefly of Alexandria, November 29, 2016 64 Fixes with a needle and thread EDWARD S. PETROS (90), 65 Deliver a keynote address 66 One way to cook steak of Alexandria, December 3, 2016 67 Commandments word DOROTHY L. SANKEY (95), 68 Heavy weight 73 Less dense of Alexandria, November 28, 2016 74 Skin opening BERT C. WOOD JR. (97), 75 Hawaiian island gift 76 Lounge around of Alexandria, November 30, 2016 77 Collective-defense org. 78 “Zip-___-Doo-Dah” 79 Places to retire Obituary Policies 82 Civil rights concern All obituaries in the Times are 83 Turn into eventually charged through the funeral home 84 ___-di-dah on a per-word basis comparable to 86 Insurance type the space rate offered to nonprofit 87 In one way or another advertisers. 89 Post-treatment setback 92 Coin in Cancun Families may provide any informa- 94 Province of Tuscany tion they wish about a deceased 95 City maps loved one. Obituaries are subject to 96 Prefix with violet or conservative editing by the News Department. 97 Illegal lighting? “In Memoriam” and “Thank You” 98 “Seinfeld” character Kramer notices are available through the Ad- 99 ___ Domingo WELL-RED By Timothy E. Parker vertising Department. 100 Made angry ACROSS 62 Five red things DOWN 101 Counterfeit catcher, familiarly Obituaries should be submitted 1 Fish that spawns upstream 69 Bishop of old TV 1 Use a bayonet 103 Tree that’s common in Maine through the funeral home. Each obit- 5 With all due speed 70 Commando incursion 2 Thing a mole makes 104 Available to accept customers uary must include the funeral home 10 Beer on “The Simpsons” 71 Half a U.S. state name 3 “The Night of the Hunter” 105 ___-the-minute name for verification. 14 ___ Gables, Fla. screenwriter 72 Turner the music legend 106 Makes, as profit 4 Like midnight 19 Senate attire 73 Sounds from a pie fight Deadline is Monday prior to the issue 5 Nonbeliever 107 Deuce leader 20 Court conflict 76 Mortgage, essentially date. Call 703.739.0001 for details. 6 Gets ready to perform surgery 109 Cries of wonderment 21 Popular cookie type 77 Catch, as a perp 7 Buenos ___ 110 Clothing attachment 22 Friend wearing a sombrero 80 500 race 8 1960s vocalist Vikki 23 Four red things 81 Master of rhymes 9 Manning of the NFL 27 One handling drones? 82 One way to cook eggs 10 Church beliefs 28 Land on the Arabian Peninsula 83 Dangerous part of a sword 11 Citified 29 Bald baby bird? 85 Some cooking seasonings 30 Fail to make contact 12 Deceptive move 88 Abused 31 Inclined, to a Brit 13 “Go ___ the gold!” 90 “... ___ he drove out of sight ...” 32 Army bigwigs, collectively 14 Dinner-and-a-show venue 91 Australian gem 33 Crunch exercises 15 It’s the farthest from Alpha 93 Sound rebounds 37 3:00, in directions 16 Iranian monies 94 MacKenzie the Bud Light dog 38 1-Across delicacy 17 Moorehead or de Mille 97 Peaks 39 Places for a little cheese 18 In need of directions 99 Round building on a farm 42 Divvies up 24 What a hothead will lose 101 Toiler of old comics 49 One with no need to rent 25 Negative responses 102 Female red deer 50 Polish writing? 26 Harry of rock music 103 Major film studio 51 Tiny Greek letter? 31 Farthest from winning 108 Five red things 52 Unappetizing food 33 Dangerous air 53 Heating fuel 111 Anatomical cavities 34 Important caucus state 54 Common type of powder 112 ___ sapiens 35 Wine vats 55 Material for an old-fashioned 113 Chips in for a poker hand 36 Have no ___ for roof 114 Paul’s feminine side? 37 Larger-than-life 57 Not final, in law 115 Like a not-so-fine whine? 38 Campus marchers (Abbr.) 58 You can count on them 116 Material for a cold blanket 40 Respond to a stimulus 60 Dignified manner 117 Mineral-filled stone 41 Go off script Last Week’s Solution: Last Week’s 61 Like a tapestry 118 Like a busybody 43 Kind of bar WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... DECEMBER 8, 2016 | 31
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Col. Victor Hugo Peck, Sr. ABC NOTICE Col. Victor H. Peck, Sr., ALEXANDRIA PLANNING of Alexandria, died Novem- DEPARTMENT ber 17, 2016. He was born in NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Norfolk and was raised in The following request has been received for Virginia Beach. administrative review and approval. After graduating from Cath- For information about this application or to olic High School in Virginia comment, visit the City’s website at www. Beach, Peck earned a degree alexandriava.gov/planning or call (703) 746-4666. from Manhattan College in Special Use Permit #2016-00091 New York. While in college, 901 N Washington Street, # 101 – Proposed he joined the school’s Air Force Business: Health and Athletic Club ROTC. He later earned an MBA Request for a new administrative Special Use from Syracuse University. Permit to operate a Health and Athletic Club; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown In 1955, Peck joined the APPLICANT: S & S Centre Inc. U.S. Air Force as a 2nd lieu- Col. Victor Hugo Peck, Sr. PLANNER: Sara Brandt-Vorel- sara.brandt- tenant. Early in his Air Force by enemy troops. He volun- [email protected] career, he became a navigator teered again for the mission In accordance with section 11-500 of the zoning on a B-47 bomber and then the after his first plane was dam- ordinance, the above listed request may be legendary B-52 Stratofortress aged and had to return to base. approved administratively by the Director of aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Peck was always someone you Planning and Zoning. If you have any comments regarding the proposal above, please contact Base in Louisiana. There he could count on. Planning and Zoning staff at 703.746.4666 or email started a family with his wife Peck leaves behind three the planner listed no later than December 21, 2016
and two sons, Brett and Victor grandchildren: Brittany, Lexi Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 2901 Hermitage Road / P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261 Jr. and Brandon. He was a great www.abc.virginia.govABC NOTICE AD NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART 2 (POSTING AND PUBLISHING) In 1966, he went to fight in father, who served his coun- Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control December 4, 2016 2901 Hermitage Road / P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261 the Vietnam War. Victor did try with honor. He loved life, www.abc.virginia.gov PUBLISHING NOTICE Please publish the following item in the legal notice section of your newspaper. Please refer to the instructions provided on page 9. AUCTIONS two tours and flew 157 combat was fun to be around and will RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART 2 (POSTING AND PUBLISHING) AUCTION Arlington, Virginia. Pershing Manor missions on the C-130 “Herky be sorely missed by friends PUBLISHING NOTICE 13,700 s/f Residence, Indoor Pool, Embassy Aldi, Inc. Maryland Please[Full publish name(s) the following of owner(s):] item in the ______legal notice section of your newspaper. Please refer to the instructions provided on page 9. Sized Rooms,2 Kitchens, 7 Baths. December Bird” transport aircraft. and family. If general partnership, enter partners’ names or name of partnership. If LP, LLP, LLC or corporation, enter name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club, 13, 5:00pm. 3120 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington, In January 1969, Peck was There will be a funeral ser- enter name. Only if a sole proprietor, enter first, middle and last name. [Full name(s) of owner(s):] ______Aldi, Inc. 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