Charniele Herring Rises in Democratic Ranks

Alexandria Times

Vol. 14b, No. 6 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Charniele Herring rises in Democratic ranks

Alexandria delegate, She was an Army brat, moving Del. Char- pioneering caucus from place to place with her niele Herring chair continues to parents before ultimately set- (D-46), who is also advocate tling in Northern Virginia in Virginia BY ALEXA EPITROPOULOS 1980. Later, when her moth- Democratic er, Carolyn Herring — by that caucus chair, Charniele Herring can re- time a single parent — was speaks at late to the needs of many of laid off from her job, the two the Priorites her constituents because she’s spent months in a homeless for Working been there. shelter. People event Herring serves as chair of Carolyn Herring worked on Jan. 16 the House Democratic Cau- to ensure her daughter still with Del. Elizabeth cus and represents Virginia’s made it to school every day Guzman (D- 46th district, which extends before pounding the pave- 31) and Del. from the George Washing- ment in her job search. She Mark Levine ton Masonic Memorial to the eventually landed a job and (D-45). city’s westernmost point, in the Virginia state legislature. SEE HERRING | 11 COURTESY PHOTO

INSIDE Allison Silberberg prepares Alexandria out of t0 launch reelection bid running Incumbent mayor said she dedicates her time to reflects on first term researching the issues that for P-Nats accomplishments council addresses, meeting BY MISSY SCHROTT with key players within and Relocation of beyond Alexandria and at- Nationals’ Carolina PHOTO/FITTER AND FASTER SWIM TOUR Incumbent Mayor Alli- tending events throughout League team Olympic visitation son Silberberg announced in the city. deemed unfeasible early January she will run for “I represent the city in an BY ALEXA EPITROPOULOS Olympic swimmer Amanda reelection this year to con- official capacity at a number Weir visits Alexandria's Chin- quapin Recreation Center to tinue fighting for a “livable of things, whether it’s here After a short burst of in- teach its youngest residents Alexandria.” in the city, or on the Hill, or trigue last summer, the city how to ace the time trials. Civic engagement has in Richmond, and it’s very is no longer considering Page 8 been the backbone of Silber- meaningful to serve,” Silber- the possibility of the Poto- berg’s leadership since she berg said. “We’re a city that’s mac Nationals relocating Foodie was sworn in as mayor in Jan- very blessed in countless to Alexandria. The Wood- uary 2016. ways, and I’m committed to bridge, Virginia-based mi- Make the most out of Valen- tine's Day with these wintry “My biggest strength is ALLISON SILBERBERG making it even greater and nor league baseball team is wine selections. that I care deeply about our tackling issues to get things the Washington Nationals’ Page 23 beloved historic city and the pation and continue to fight done.” entry in the “high class A” people here,” Silberberg said. for that.” Reflecting on her two Carolina League. Out of the Classroom “I seek advice from people I In the city’s charter, Al- years in office, Silberberg Alexandria city spokes- know and don’t know and lis- exandria’s mayor is classi- cited several areas where the man Craig Fifer said the Local schools showcase a service award, a dinner club, a ten very carefully … I want fied as a part-time position, city moved forward of which decision to drop out of STEM standout and more. us to continue to expand but for Silberberg the role is Page 18 meaningful citizen partici- well more than full time. She SEE SILBERBERG | 6 SEE P-NATS | 7 2 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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For subscription renewal fraud renewal fees, past-due balanc- these crimes, he faces a max- scam that involved him or one es, fines, attorneys’ fees, legal imum penalty of 20 years in of his associates contacting fees and other costs. He also prison when he is sentenced magazine subscribers and of- threatened victims with legal on June 22. fering to renew their subscrip- action or arrest if they did not - aepitropoulos@ tions over the phone. When make payments as requested. alextimes.com Man sentenced in July crash that caused brother’s death A Fairfax County man was be on supervised probation for nounced dead at the scene due sentenced on Feb. 1 on counts five years. to blunt force trauma to his of DUI-related aggravated ve- Urbina Vasquez’ driving head. His fiancée, who hasn’t hicular manslaughter and DUI privileges were revoked indef- been named, had been in the that occurred in Alexandria initely. front passenger seat. She suf- last summer, the Office of the The investigation estab- fered a fractured pelvis and Commonwealth’s Attorney lished Urbina Vasquez was spine. She called police, ac- announced Friday. driving his truck between cording to witnesses at the Simon Urbina Vasquez, 27, 60 and 80 miles per hour on scene. was charged after a serious Henry Street, where the post- Alexandria police arrested auto accident on South Henry ed speed limit is 25. When he Urbina Vasquez after arriving Street in Old Town that killed reached the intersection with on the scene. They performed his brother and seriously in- Duke Street, where Henry a breath alcohol test that jured his brother’s fiancée. curves to the left, the defen- showed Urbina Vasquez’ blood The incident occurred July 8. dant drove his truck off the alcohol level was .17, more Urbina Vasquez was sen- roadway, after which he struck than twice the legal limit. He tenced to serve 10 years in a tree and fence. was not injured in the crash, prison for aggravated vehic- The truck flipped twice according to the news release. ular manslaughter, a felony, and landed in the roadway. Urbina Vasquez has been with all but three years and He was traveling 70 miles per in custody in the William G. three months of the sentence hour at the time of the impact, Truesdale Alexandria Adult suspended. He was sentenced according to a crash data re- Detention Center since his to serve 12 months in jail, with corder in the truck. arrest in July and will remain all but 11 months of the sen- Urbina Vasquez’s brother, there until his transfer to the tence suspended, on the count Jose Wuilver Urbina Vasquez, Department of Corrections. of DUI, a misdemeanor. Upon was in the back seat of the - aepitropoulos@ his release from prison, he will truck at the time and was pro- alextimes.com Shots fired call in Old Town Alexandria police report- tigating a “shots fired” call at juries as a result of the incident. ed a “shots fired” call in Old the intersection of South Hen- No updates on the shots fired Town in the early hours of Sat- ry Street and Wilkes Street at call were given as of press time. urday morning. 12:49 a.m. on Saturday. - aepitropoulos@ Police said they were inves- Police said there were no in- alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 5

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SILBERBERG FROM | 1 The senior advocacy surprise to many, as the two round table is a collaboration have disagreed on a number she is particularly proud, of nonprofit foundations, the of issues since they stepped such as increasing the city’s commission on aging and into their roles as mayor and budget for schools, acquir- city staff to help meet se- vice mayor in 2016. ing the Murray-Dick-Fawcett niors’ needs. Silberberg and Wilson House, accelerating renova- Silberberg said she es- have held opposing stances tions of various parks and tablished the clergy council on a number of issues, in- making progress on environ- to create a network of faith cluding ethics reform, a 5.7- mental and infrastructure leaders throughout the city cent real estate tax increase, issues. who could come together to the proposed Old Town busi- “It’s unbelievable how strengthen the community ness improvement district much we’ve tackled in two in good times and support and parking standards. short years,” she said. it in tragedy. She said the “I have at times taken a Silberberg said her ac- group helped her respond different position than some complishments as mayor in- to the shooting at Simpson of my colleagues, whether it clude initiating and drafting Field in June and the riots in was the recent vote regard- the council’s statement on Charlottesville in August. ing the development propos- inclusiveness, sparking the “If anything happens in al at Seminary Hill … or the conversation on ethics re- our city or in the country, parking issue,” Silberberg form, establishing a senior when we come together, we said, referring to two recent advocacy round table and in- already know each other, 6-1 council votes, the first stituting a clergy council. or we’re a phone call away, on the Karig Estates devel- Silberberg drafted the whereas you can’t build opment and the second to statement on inclusiveness, something overnight if, God reduce parking requirements which all of her council col- forbid, something happens,” throughout the city. Silber- leagues also signed, after Silberberg said. berg was the lone dissenting the divisive 2016 presiden- Ethics reform was one of vote in both instances, as she tial election. It declares Al- the first topics Silberberg ad- has been on numerous issues exandria a hate-free zone, PHOTO/ALEKSANDRA KOCHUROVA dressed after taking office in since coming into office. “committed to diversity Allison Silberberg speaks in Old Town Market Square at the 2017 2016. Foote said he was proud and to fostering an atmo- Commemoration of the 9/11 attacks. “A big part of it was to of Silberberg voting in the sphere of inclusiveness.” It have a community discus- minority. was brought up often after a Georgetown professor con- ard Spencer in an Old Town sion about how we promote “The series of 6-1 votes, the incident last May when fronted alt-right leader Rich- gym. an ethical culture,” said here’s how it may be cast: George Foote, chair of the Ad someone might say, ‘Well Hoc Code of Conduct Review gosh, there’s somebody who Committee. can’t get along.’ It’s quite the “I think there was an ap- opposite. That’s somebody COMMUNITY LODGINGS DAY DEALS! preciation around the city who is voting the way people hall, around the community, in the community want her Did you know that FEBRUARY 15-17 that we had our elected offi- to vote,” Foote said. “She’s cials paying attention to how speaking up for, in some cas- Saturday Pork Barrel BBQ free side when customers mention “Community Lodgings” to be better at what they do es, individuals against gov- February 17 Sweet Fire Donna’s free side when customers and not just they only strict- ernment.” is Community mention “Community Lodgings” ly comply with the law,” he “When we elected Alli- Lodgings Day? said. son, we elected somebody To celebrate their Silberberg’s initial plan different,” he said. “People 30 years of service FEBRUARY 15 was to institute an ethics came out in droves to vote to Alexandria, these Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza mention commission for citizens to go for her to do something dif- businesses are code 190-950-040 donating Los Tios Grill all diners in the back room to should they have concerns ferent. 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SILBERBERG FROM | 6 lems, reestablishing the P-NATS FROM | 1 that. I never supported or open space fund that was suggested that the govern- careful and measured in her eliminated in 2013, diversi- contention for the P-Nats ment get into the business remarks. fying Alexandria’s economy wasn’t a recent one and that of trying to subsidize this,” State Sen. Adam Ebbin to reduce reliance on federal city staff concluded last year Wilson said on Tuesday. said in the campaign, he will spending and continuing to that constructing a stadium “That’s where we ended.” look to see both Silberberg fight for a “livable Alexan- wouldn’t be in the long-term “If circumstances change and Wilson address consen- dria.” interest of the city. COURTESY RENDERING and there’s a willing private sus on council. “It’s going to be an ex- Staff came to that conclu- Rendering of the stadium in property owner, then by all Prince William County. “I think for any elected citing race,” Ebbin said. “At sion for a number of reasons, means. But at this point, it’s official, particularly an exec- a certain level, it can be a according to Fifer, including and the close proximity Al- not something we can move utive, it is great to build that healthy dialogue for the city, the cost and scarcity of avail- exandria has to the Wash- forward with,” Wilson said. consensus with colleagues. and I hope that is what it able land in the city. Fifer ington Nationals’ stadium. The Potomac Nationals, You may not get them where turns out to be.” said in an email it wouldn’t City staff also said the in their original iteration, you want to be, but you could Silberberg’s reelection be feasible for the city to city’s redevelopment in less played as the Alexandria get more out of it,” Ebbin campaign kick off event will provide land for the stadium, economically advantageous Dukes from 1978 to 1983. said. take place Sunday from 3 to nor did private developers areas is moving forward The team relocated to Prince “I don’t think it’s import- 5 p.m. at Los Tios Grill in Del express interest in pursuing without a potential stadium, William County in 1984 and ant to have unanimity,” he Ray. a potential stadium. according to the email. has been known by a num- said, “but they can … talk to “I think people can see Other reasons cited by Vice Mayor Justin Wil- ber of different names since colleagues about their priori- that my heart is committed staff, per Fifer, were the sub- son, who initially expressed then. ties and see what they can do to doing everything I can for stantial infrastructure in- interest in potentially bring- The team announced this for each other to implement the citizenry whether they’re vestment that would come ing the Potomac Nationals to week that it has extended conservations that are not at young children or elderly or with a stadium, including Alexandria, said the idea was its lease in Prince William direct odds with each other.” everyone in between,” Silber- a parking garage, the Poto- ultimately unfeasible. County through the 2020 If reelected, Silberberg berg said. “I ask for everyone’s mac Nationals’ request that “It was an intriguing idea, season while it continues said she plans to focus on support and, as always, I wel- the locality be a credit back- but ultimately it requires a to search for a permanent a range of issues, including come input from all – I not just stop to the stadium bonds if private property owner will- home. solving the ongoing com- welcome it, I ask for it.” the team and Minor League ing to play ball, so to speak, - aepitropoulos@ bined sewer outfall prob- - [email protected] Baseball did not pay them and I don’t think we have alextimes.com Rediscover the Torpedo Factory Artists < Pour by Whitney Staiger & Jennifer Brewer Stone In TAG until February 19

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HERRING FROM | 1 I truly believe that what happened the two moved permanently to Alexandria, where they’ve to her taught her to be empathetic. remained since. It taught her to understand what Decades later, Charniele people can go through and that Herring is still inspired by the example her mother set and it’s important to listen to them. by the circumstances the two It’s a terrible shame the way contended with. she learned those lessons, but “There’s no legal issue involved necessarily, but it she did learn. She learned how caused me to be an advocate. to care about other people, she First, as an advocate for chil- learned that other people need dren. As a child, I testified in front of a [White House] com- respect and assistance when mittee advocating for ben- things are not going their way.” efits for military children ... COURTESY PHOTO “I wanted to feel passionate Carolyn Herring poses with daughter Charniele Herring at her gradu- – Susan Kellom, former chair, ation. Charniele calls her mother her biggest inspiration. about what I’m working for. I Alexandria Democratic Committee wanted to be an advocate for others. Law was the best way I al Assembly seat Brian Moran understand what people can “The nature of what I am, be the one casting the vote, could think of to do that.” unexpectedly vacated. Susan go through and that it’s im- a woman and a black wom- organizing voters to get them Herring would eventually Kellom, the former chair of the portant to listen to them,” Kel- an, it’s an obstacle by the to the polls. That has been an pursue law after first majoring ADC, said Herring was pre- lom said. “It’s a terrible shame way people perceive me. I’m obstacle every step of the way. in economics at George Mason pared when the seat became the way she learned those the first. I was the first black It’s not insurmountable. University, which she attend- open. lessons, but she did learn. She woman to be elected to [chair “I prove them wrong. I ed through the state-funded “I was not surprised that learned how to care about of the Democratic Party of don’t pay attention. I can see STEP program. After grad- she was not only ready to go, other people, she learned that Virginia], the first woman to eyes [roll] up into their head, uating from George Mason, but that she was organized. other people need respect and chair a caucus. It’s not been an but I ignore it and I persist on she earned her juris doctorate She’s a very, very capable per- assistance when things are easy road to accomplish what because, ultimately, it’s not from Catholic University’s Co- son,” Kellom said. not going their way.” I have,” Herring said. “There’s about me. It’s about the inter- lumbus School of Law. Kellom said she saw Her- Herring said her path to a sort of perception that the est that I have – I always think She initially didn’t have ring’s abilities up close when leadership hasn’t been entire- role of the black woman is to plans to go into politics and the two served together in ly smooth. support other politicians, to SEE HERRING | 12 started a career practicing law their respective roles within in the D.C. area. Her career as the ADC. an advocate, however, didn’t “She is a wonderful per- end. She served on multiple son and she works with people boards and commissions in and that’s what precinct op- Alexandria and was deputy erations is all about – finding chair for precinct operations people to get people out to in the West End for the Alex- vote, motivating them to do andria Democratic Commit- what needs to be done,” Kel- tee. lom said. “She is true to her “Holding office was noth- own beliefs and true to what ing I aspired to do at all. I she says. She’s a very loyal worked in the community. I person. She’s a very consider- was on the local Commission ate person. She’s a very dis- for Women, the president of cerning person. She’s able to the West End Business Associ- really understand people and ation. I would go to Richmond talk to them in ways that in- to lobby about things I was inspire them to do what needs terested in for our community to be done and she makes peo- and for Alexandria. Someone ple feel like she really under- said to me ‘Have you ever stands where they’re coming thought of running?’” Herring from.” said. “I said, ‘I’m busy. I have a Kellom said that, at least in job in D.C. as an attorney.’ But part, is because she does un- the opportunity opened up derstand. and I jumped in.” “I truly believe that what Herring made the decision happened to her taught her to in 2009 to run for the Gener- be empathetic. It taught her to 12 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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about the homeless children that exist that don’t get to go Community Lodgings home when the last bell rings in school. Or the people sitting in hospitals with a loved invites you to our one who aren’t able to afford health care,” Herring said. Herring said the mo- ments she’s proudest of are advocating for affordable 30 Year Anniversary housing issues and in 2012 advocating against a version of the mandatory transvagi- Pearl Gala nal ultrasound bill that would COURTESY PHOTO Top: Herring hosted a "Wonder Woman" night with fellow female Saturday, February 17, 2018 have originally required a Virginia delegates after the movie's release in 2017. woman seeking an abortion Above: Herring poses with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. who was early in her pregnancy to go through a surgery Belle Haven Country Club to transplant the device de- commonwealth was gradual. end of 2012 and that was an 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 tecting the age of the fetus. She slowly worked her way exciting time. From state par- Former Gov. Bob McDonnell up the ladder, first serving as ty chair, I developed skills and signed another version of party whip of the Democratic learned things about political Join us as we celebrate 30 years of lifting families the bill into law that allowed caucus in 2011 and becoming operations that helped me in from homelessness and instability to independence women to choose an external chair of the Democratic Party my election as a caucus chair. and self-sufficiency during an evening of: procedure in lieu of the sur- of Virginia in 2012. She held It was a slow process, but I’ve gery. that position for two years, be- hopefully brought with me Dinner and Dancing • Live and Silent Auction “Whether you be pro- fore being elected head of the those skills and knowledge I Special Awards Presentation • Open Wine and Beer Bar choice or anti-choice, that caucus in 2015. learned along the way, serving bill struck a chord for a lot of “It was a long process. I be- each position, whether it was And featuring live entertainment by people because they thought it came the whip in 2011 of the as whip or as chair of the cau- The Intruders was an intrusion into a wom- caucus and restructured our cus. Hopefully that translated an’s health care decision,” whip system so we had com- into some success,” Herring Herring said. mittee whips and kept a close said. Register online at geni.us/gala, call (703) 549-4407 Herring said her rise to eye on legislation. I became or email [email protected] party leadership within the the state party chair at the SEE HERRING | 14 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 13

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HERRING FROM | 12 party. She would talk Dem- alongside folks. That’s some- ocrats and non-Democrats thing I really appreciated,” Lauren Harmon, who was about what matters to them, Harmon said. “She’s someone executive director of the Dem- what’s important in their daily who is incredibly passionate. ocratic Party of Virginia in lives.” She has this incredible story 2013 when Herring served as Harmon said Herring’s of experiencing homelessness chair of the party, can attest greatest strengths are her and all these other things. to that. knowledge of the party, her She brings so much empa- “She’s someone who focus on people and her ability thy as a party leader. That’s a doesn’t just talk about her to empathize. characteristic I wish we could values – she’s actually lived “I would say she is some- see more of.” them,” Harmon said. “It’s in- one that digs in. She’s not just Susan Swecker, who suc- credible to have a chairwoman content to have a surface-lev- ceeded Herring as chair of who would really bring that el understanding of what’s the Democratic Party of Vir- ethos to the work we did as a going on … She wants to be ginia and still serves in that COURTESY PHOTO Herring with Gov. Ralph Northam at a fundraiser. As caucus chair, Herring spent the months preceding the 2017 election campaigning around the commonwealth.

role, said she has known since shame that teachers, firefight- she first saw Herring speak in ers and police can’t live here. 2008 that she had potential We certainly have some living as a candidate. The two now here, but having affordable work closely together as chair housing is still important. We of the party and chair of the have the issue of our schools caucus. and having enough room for “We’ve had a long relation- students,” Herring said. “All I ship actually and at varying can do is keep doing what I’m different levels. I really love doing at the state level.” working with her in this lead- When asked if she’s eyeing Enjoy the Carefree ership position with the party any runs for higher office, she and her being caucus chair. answers that nothing further Lifestyle You Deserve I’ve watched [our] numbers is in the works – for now. grow,” Swecker said. “Right now I like what I’m “We’ve made a lot iscover eetwh yCarol man yand pe oMJ.ple Carollike y oandu h aMJve careom greate In their more than a de- doing. I like representing Al- of “goodI’ve mfriaedned sa s lion tc e buddies. ey are also next door neighbors. cade of knowing one another, exandria city. I love serving in moving to Hermi tage” D Carol is 88 years old and MJ is 79. Carol Swecker said she’s seen Her- the General Assembly and love since moving t o exMmovedperienc toe aHermitage new lifest yNorthernle with an Virginia array of fromservic es ring grow as a candidate and being chair of that caucus. It’s the Hermitage.” andArlington ameniti eabouts. Jus ta ask year re sibeforedent JMJ,ohn who Mu tcamechler ,from who as a leader. been an incredible experience. “She has a very compel- I love their honesty with me. appMontgomeryreciates the fCounty,reedom Maryland.from hom eAer main movingtenance the and the opportunity to participate in clubs and social ling story – it’s a story about It’s really refreshing,” Herring two friends discovered a shared love of outdoor walks how everyone can make it said. acontiv itheties grounds. Our resi ofde thents communityalso rave abo andut our around supe therb and that’s a story she tells She said she’s continu- quiet neighborhood streets. Carol focuses on her and it never gets old – how ing to push for a new identity she quickly rose in the ranks for the Democratic Party as a ovebalancerall fee withling o af functionalcaring and tnesssecuri tclassy th a4xt c oma weekes w andith living at the Hermitage. of the Democratic Party and whole. That, she says, is the MJ enjoys reading in the library. Carol likes the many its leadership,” Swecker said. only way the party will see Yointerestingu’ll also gai peoplen peac e and of mi MJnd enjoys know theing manythat h ealth “I think she is a very excellent gains, both within Virginia caexcursionsre and suppo andrt itheve s readingervices aclub.re av aItil afeelsble rlikeigh ta h familyere, if speaker. She’s quiet but force- and nationally. here at Hermitage Northern Virginia. ful in her own way. She has a “I hope we stay unified. We you ever need them. nice demeanor, but she’s very must remain a big tent party For more information, call 703-797-3814. strong … She never veers from if we’re going to progress. I her core ethics.” hope that people will under- Call Now in her ninth year in stand that Virginia is diverse 703-797-3814 the House of Delegates and in in its regions and in different to schedule a tour her third year as caucus chair, views,” Herring said. “I hope of our beautifully Herring has a number of issues we continue to be a big tent appointed she wants to tackle. party and make sure we em- apartments. “One of the biggest issues is brace every Democrat. That’s affordable housing. The most the only way we’re going to I can do at the state level is stand and increase.” www.hermitagenova.org making sure we have policies - aepitropoulos@ that can help with that. It’s a alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 15

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Recipients of this award annual Dr. Geiger Blood Drive, action project … called Proj- exemplify the Rotary motto named in honor of a beloved ect Safe House, whose focus of “service above self” in their faculty member who passed is to bring light to the issue of daily lives and volunteer com- away in 2016 and founded this human trafficking … with the mitments. event. goal of providing safe housing At the Rotary meeting, “Summers have found to underage females who have Sullivan was introduced with Gabby volunteering at Casa been its victims. Additionally, the following remarks about Chirilagua, an Alexandria in recognition for her com- her service contributions writ- organization that performs mitments to community ser- ten by SSSAS Upper School outreach to the Latino com- vice, Gabby is school’s nomi- Associate Director of College COURTESY PHOTO munity, where she has in- nee for the Comcast Leaders Counseling Timothy Doyle: compassionate nature, Gab- ly gives back to others. She terned and tutored children and Achievers Scholarship “With her empathetic and by Sullivan enthusiastical- is a longtime member and … Gabby is a member of the Program.” T.C. Williams launches ‘Dinner Club’ Students engaged in af- Strength, which was used ter-school activities at T.C. to help staff the program Williams High School can and purchase equipment. now enjoy dinner at school The At-Risk After-school for free. Meals Program is admin- On Jan. 9, T.C. launched istered by the U.S. Depart- a new after-school meal ment of Agriculture, which program, the “Dinner COURTESY PHOTO provides reimbursement for Club,” which has been feed- the meals. ing between 200 and 300 to after-school activities, T.C. is the second city students every Tuesday, sets them up to be better school to offer an af- Wednesday and Thursday. able to engage and learn,” ter-school meal program to COURTESY PHOTO Any student involved in af- said T.C. Williams Principal students. William Ramsay ter school tutoring or in an Peter Balas. elementary school has been Civil rights activist visits Al- activity, club or sport held Students can choose offering one since 2014. The at T.C. can simply come to from favorites such as piz- goal is to expand the pro- exandria Country Day School the cafeteria, sign in and zas, chicken sandwiches, gram to other qualifying Students at Alexandria anyone can make a differ- grab a meal beginning at mozzarella-stuffed bread- schools, such as T.C. Wil- Country Day School were ence, you just have to do 3:15 p.m. sticks and grab-and-go op- liams’ Minnie Howard cam- fortunate to have civil rights what you know is right. Response to the pro- tions, such as salads, deli pus and eventually Francis activist Joan Trumpauer “We strive to help our gram has been tremendous. sandwiches and classic PBJ. C. Hammond Middle School. Mulholland visit the school students become kind, em- While the Dinner Club is Meals include milk, fruit ACPS now also offers on Jan. 17. Mulholland read pathetic and community just a few weeks old, the and a vegetable. “Breakfast in the Class- “She Stood for Freedom,” a minded citizens, and Mrs. numbers have grown each The program was made room” programs at Cora picture book about her life, Mulholland’s story was an week. possible thanks to a $30,000 Kelly School for Math, Sci- to students in kindergarten inspiration,” said Scott Bay- “Refueling students with grant from the No Kid Hun- ence and Technology, Pat- through second grade. She tosh, head of school. “Her a variety of healthy food gry Virginia campaign run rick Henry and Ramsay also met with students in actions showed the enor- options at the end of a long by the national anti-hun- elementary schools and at third through eighth grades, mous impact individuals school day, before they head ger organization, Share Our Hammond. sharing her experiences at can have if they have the lunch counter sit-ins, as a courage and determination To see your student athlete's photos featured in Alexandria Freedom Rider, at the March to act when they see injus- Time's sports section, email [email protected] on Washington and more. tice. I can’t think of a better She told the students that message for our students.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 19 Out of the classroom Education section Bishop Ireton to perform ‘Addams Family’

After a successful pro- and producer, Joanna Henry. normal lives of the “kooky” duction of “12 Angry Jurors” Her exuberance for this pro- Addams, has proven to be an in the fall, the Bishop Ireton duction can be found in each extremely demanding show Drama Department presents member of the cast and crew. in its complex music and large “The Addams Family,” which “I am most excited about set design. will be performed in the BI seeing the whole production “This show has a complete- Garwood Whaley Auditori- come together,” said student ly unique style and it’s been um March 9 to 11 and March technical director and senior, challenging to choreograph 16 and 17. From costuming to Alex Budzynski. “All of the re- and rehearse,” student cho- choreography, more than 60 spective areas are very strong; reographer and senior Anna Ireton students have contrib- when combined, the result is Johnson said, “but everyone in uted to this production, with going to be unbelievable.” the cast is rising to the occa- each detail pieced together “The Addams Family,” sion and the final product will during rehearsals by director which follows the far from really showcase our talent.” COURTESY PHOTO T.C. Williams junior wins STEM award HOMEOWNERS! T.C. Williams High School for her project. She previ- Are you ready to junior Ana Humphrey was ously won first place at the climb those ladders recognized by the Science National Junior Science and Museum of Virginia, in part- Humanities Symposium in to paint your home? nership with the governor, San Diego, California. with an Outstanding STEM Last spring, Humphrey TECH PAINTING award for using science, en- took second place in the phys- gineering, technology and ics category in the state sci- is ready to help you math to make the world a ence fair for her project, “The protect your most COURTESY PHOTO better place. Humphrey was Mathematical Identification valuable asset, so you named a STEM Phenom Humphrey has been invited of Exoplanet Candidates award winner for her passion to receive her award at a cer- through N-body Simula- can focus on doing and advocacy for the envi- emony in early March. tions.” She tested a method something fun this ronment in her community In June 2017, Humphrey for discovering planets orbit- and for her accomplishments was a runner-up for the ing stars that are outside of year instead! in science research. grand prize at the 2017 U.S. our solar system, also called The award is one of four Stockholm Junior Water exoplanets. Her goal is to use Call us today to given by the Science Museum Prize, the most prestigious the simulation to discover of Virginia that celebrates youth awards for water-relat- new exoplanets. As the grand schedule a Virginia citizens and entered science projects. She was prize winner of the regional FREE ESTIMATE! prises that strengthen the one of two runners-up who science fair, she went to at- Commonwealth’s position as competed against 49 oth- tend the Intel International a STEM leader and inspire to- er projects, one from every Science and Engineering Fair 703-684-7702 morrow’s STEM innovators. state, and received $1,000 in California last May. Immanuel Lutheran School Celebrates National Lutheran Schools Week Each January, Immanuel sus,” and as ILS celebrates cally and around the world, Lutheran School joins near- God’s love for us through the ILS community collected Since 1987 ly 2,300 schools throughout Christ, the school community more than $2,500 to support the country in celebrating also focused on how we can four different missions: Pas- National Lutheran Schools share that love with others as tor Edward Naumann (LCMS Week. This year’s theme we serve our neighbor. techpainting.com was, “It’s Still All About Je- To serve our neighbors lo- SEE LUTHERAN | 20 20 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Out of the classroom Education section

LUTHERAN FROM | 19 and Read Day,” “Teacher Swap a Bible bowl. Lower School faculty performers displayed encouraged a joyful spirit Day” and an Upper and Low- students also had the chance a variety of talents, includ- within the community,” re- Missionary to South Asia), er School game day. Upper to participate in four teams ing music and performances flected ILS headmaster Julia Julie Lutz (LCMS Missionary School students participated for the week, enjoying special from “The Lion King,” origi- Habrecht. “NLSW is always to Papau New Guinea), Assist in team-building events and lessons and lunches together. nal piano compositions, love- such a highlight of the year, Pregnancy Center and the ILS engaged in a variety of com- The week culminated with ly singing and dancing and a and a wonderful opportunity Tuition Assistance Fund. petitions including an egg the annual student-organized video directed and produced to celebrate with Lutheran Favorite Lutheran Schools drop engineering challenge, talent show, this year held at by four recent ILS graduates. School students, teachers, Week traditions were enjoyed, a peeps diorama competition, First Baptist Church in Alex- “Our activities during Na- families and alumni all across including “Drop Everything a card game tournament and andria. Student, parent and tional Lutheran Schools Week the country.”

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From Old Town to Del Ray to the West End, Grace Episcopal conducts mit- the consequences of opioid misuse and addiction are being felt throughout our City. ten tree project The U.S. is experiencing a nation-wide crisis as a result of the dramatic increase in the misuse Every winter the parents of opioids, which include pain-relieving prescription drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine and students of Grace Epis- and fentanyl as well as illegal opioids like heroin. This crisis is a community health emergency in the City of Alexandria, affecting all ages, cultural backgrounds, income levels and neighborhoods. copal School donate new mit- tens, gloves, scarves and hats to the children at the New Neighbors Education Center. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & The New Neighbors Ed- HUMAN SERVICES ucation Center is a program of the Campagna Center and

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silverado.com/alexandria 22 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS Alexandria sports B.I. FROM | 21 is really selfless,” Harris said. “[Konkwo] scores a lot roundup of points, but nobody gets jealous … Everybody kind of The Alexandria Times sports roundup includes plays their role and does their records and game results for the prior week in two sports per season for Alexandria’s four local high part.” schools: Bishop Ireton, Episcopal, St. Stephens and Harris said the team’s St. Agnes School and T.C. Williams High School. ability to pull together has been one of its strengths. “We really feel like it’s a Boys’ basketball team honor anytime any of them accomplish something. School Record That’s been one of the biggest keys to our success, the team Bishop Ireton 7-16 mentality,” Harris said. The team is composed of Episcopal 16-7 one senior, four juniors, one SSSAS 14-7 sophomore and six freshmen. “We have a good lineup,” T.C. Williams 5-13 Konkwo said. “[We have] a whole new set of players, and Scores this week: we’ve just been getting along, Feb. 2 SSSAS W 82-47 vs. St. so it’s a pretty good year so far. I think we’ve played pret- Anne’s-Belfield BI L 56-37 @ DeMatha ty good.” Episcopal L 82-61 @ Feb. 4 Game-wise, Konkwo said Georgetown Prep BI L 65-41 @ Gonzaga the team tends to score early SSSAS W 73-68 vs. Landon Feb. 6 in games and then hold the lead. While they are a good TC L 70-43 vs. Annandale BI L 64-47 @ Bishop shooting team, Konkwo and Feb. 3 O’Connell her fellow players said de- Episcopal W 70-54 vs. Episcopal W 70-68 vs. fense was something they PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT Junior shooting guard Symantha Shackelford scores at practice in Bullis could improve upon. Collegiate preparation for B.I.'s game against rival Bishop O'Connell. “We’ve been working on defense,” said Sydney Peters, mates get the ball,” Shackel- that they’re going to enjoy.” Girls’ basketball a junior shooting guard. “If ford said. “If we’re not play- Since Harris began coach- we keep teams under a cer- ing together, then we’re not ing at B.I. four years ago, School Record tain amount of points, we feel going to win.” girls’ basketball has been on like we can win because we When asked what kind of the rise; the team finished 15- Bishop Ireton 18-6 know how to score.” coach Harris was, both Shack- 17 his first year, 16-15 his sec- Harris said the defense elford and Konkwo began ond year and 20-11 last year. Episcopal 9-10 was the glue of the team, de- laughing and said he’s loud. With the help and support of SSSAS 5-11 spite defensive players not “He’s a yeller,” Shackelford B.I. administration, Harris getting the same attention said, “but if you mostly just has been helping build the T.C. Williams 17-4 as star scorers. Specifically, listen to what he’s saying and program. he said junior shooting guard not how he’s saying it, you’ll “When I first got here, Scores this week: Symantha Shackelford em- get the point. He yells a lot, they didn’t have much suc- Feb. 1 Episcopal bodied the Cardinals’ team but he definitely loves all of us, cess,” he said. “We were just mentality. so you’ve just gotta take it.” trying to change the culture Feb. 4 Episcopal L 44-42 vs. “She guards the hardest Harris said he has tailored – teach them how to win, SRSSH BI W 69-52 vs. St. Mary’s player on the other team,” his game strategies to fit this teach them how to have fun SSSAS L 49-46 @ Madeira Ryken he said. “She does all the year’s team. doing what they were doing TC W 70-23 @ Annandale Feb. 6 dirty work and doesn’t really “It’s very important for me and take it a little bit more se- get any of the credit, but our that we just highlight their riously.” Feb. 2 BI L 50-45 vs. Bishop team doesn’t function with- strengths,” he said. “As op- Now, Harris said the play- BI L 56-47 vs. Elizabeth O’Connell out Sym. Sym is probably the posed to me doing a style that ers who were freshmen when Seton High School SSSAS L 59-39 vs. Holton- most important part of the I’m comfortable with, [I’m] he started have become expe- team.” trying to make the style of the rienced leaders. Feb. 3 Arms “I don’t score all the time, team something that they’re TC W 66-46 vs. Hayfield Episcopal L 59-43 @ Trinity but I make sure that my team- comfortable with, something SEE B.I. | 29 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 23 Times Living RECIPES, TRENDS and TIPS Get cozy with wintry wine activities BY VANESSA MOORE with sommelier selections remind guests that their hun- February’s cold temps ger is anticipated and appre- and cabin fever can send the ciated, and makes for a more Moore family’s appetite into romantic experience overall. overdrive. Even our four- Splurge. While Virginia’s law legged children become ubiq- permits wine corkage, we uitous as we gather around the only bring our own when it’s winter dinner table. And while a special occasion or our bot- this month calls for intimate tle is one of multiples offered celebrations with less holiday throughout the evening. We glitz — save Mardi Gras — and also like to call ahead just to fewer guests, our craving for be sure the restaurant’s poli- highly expressive wine and cy allows for outside bottles. comfort food is Olympic-gold- game-on. This means there’s Fireside chat no better time to raid the cel- I’d do this every night be- lar, or more accurately for us, low 40 degrees if we could the stack of unsightly boxes in find the energy to build the our basement. fire and clean up afterward. In the early years of run- This end-of-the-workday ning our wine shop, I was so treat offers the most flexibili- focused on building inventory COURTESY PHOTO ty for wine style and price. Se- that I proudly wore the badge Occasional splurges on a date night with a chef's tasting menu with wine pairings is the way to go. lect something lush with soft of the Cobbler’s child. Today, acid for under $15, like Zin- I’m still determined to keep home front to satisfy our win- jury-free day of exhaustion, chilled Junmai Sake this time fandel, Syrah or Merlot blends the most prized bottles for ter moods. Here are a few ex- concluded with a celebratory of day. Both wines deliver a if you want to keep it simple our clients, but I’ve loosened amples: glass of Champagne. And uniquely mellow relaxation and may only get through up a bit on the everyday stuff, while almost any respectable that seems appropriate for one glass. Or choose a con- choosing bottles with dam- The ‘apres ski’ sparkler would do, this day- the aching muscles of a satis- templative and layered wine aged capsules and missing Honestly, we’ve never dreamer prefers the real deal fied skier. that may cost upwards of labels any chance I get. Plus, been skiing, but I’ll argue geographically speaking with $25, like a Sangiovese-based I’m lucky to have a partner that “aprés ski” is a state of a million tiny bubbles and a Date night Tuscan wine if you’re a night that loves to collect wine and mind as much as a post-slope beautifully centered, energet- Don’t sweat every ingre- owl who needs a little extra join mailing lists but isn’t an social activity. I’ve many ic bead, which costs upwards dient — a chef’s tasting menu time to unwind. You can go eager consumer. So that gives times imagined the perfect of $40. I also like the idea with wine pairings is the way us a lot more selection on the snowfall, followed by an in- of an aged red Bordeaux or to go. Multiple small plates SEE WINE | 25 ARTS HOMES CALENDAR ‘85: The Greatest Team in Football History’ Gardening with native plants February events A documentary about the 1985 Chicago Bears is Bring life (and other benefits) to your garden with Embark on a Freedom House Tour, listen to the full of star interviewees | Page 24 the region's native flowers | Page 26 Alexandria Orchestra and more | Page 28 24 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES ARTS ‘85: The Greatest Team The Audience 2/24-3/17 From the writer of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama, The in Football History’ Crown, playwright Peter Morgan Star-studded cast of takes you behind the scenes of interviewees tell tale Buckingham Palace. For the past of team’s colorful, 60 years, Queen Elizabeth has masterful season met with each of her 12 prime BY RICHARD ROEPER ministers in private, weekly meetings at Buckingham Palace. “Boys, I’ve got some good Both parties of the meetings news and some bad news. The agree to never repeat what is good news is, give me three said in these private “audiences.” years and we’re going to be in 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 the Super Bowl. The bad news is, half of you ain’t gonna be w w w thelittletheatre co m . . here to see it.” – Mike Ditka, after his first day of practice as COURTESY PHOTO the head coach of the Chicago Players give Coach Mike Ditka a lift after their triumph in the 1985 Super Bowl. Bears in 1982. You can make the argu- ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK ment the 1985 Chicago Bears tin’s “‘85: The Greatest Team a hole through the tent so they couldn’t beat the 1978 Pitts- in Football History.” could keep throwing stuff at burgh Steelers or the 1989 San This is essential viewing us. 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BY MARTY ROSS the design and ecology of gardens. You don’t have to plant A surprising number of exclusively natives to capture the common flowers in our the look, but native plants gardens are exotic imports. are an obvious choice. They Increasing the proportion of evolved to thrive in the var- native plants will put your ious local conditions around garden at the forefront of a the country, so they’re easier modern movement. to take care of than beautiful Growing interest in nat- but marginally hardy or fin- uralistic gardens, with their icky exotics. rich interplay of color and Native plants support pol- PHOTO/MARTY ROSS texture, has boosted aware- linators, provide habitat for Purple coneflowers stand up to 4 feet tall in sunny gardens and bloom prolifically in mid-to-late summer. ness of the beauty and impor- They attract birds and butterflies. After the flowers fade, the seed heads look sharp and decorative tance of native plants in both SEE PLANTS | 27 through the winter: You’ll see goldfinches perched on the black caps, picking the seeds out one by one.

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You don’t have to vated variety). get rid of your big mop-head These are native plants hydrangeas, peonies or oth- that have been selected for er hardy non-natives — just PHOTO/MARTY ROSS larger flowers, for example, allow native plants to share Native butterfly milkweed has or a longer bloom period. space with them. electric orange flowers, and it Nativars may be more com- Native flowers such as blooms for weeks in summer. pact than the original natives Milkweed flowers are an excel- butterfly milkweed, cone- from which they are derived, lent nectar source for monarch flowers, penstemon and butterflies, and the leaves are or they might be hardier, or phlox, among others, look the only food monarch caterpil- have more spectacular fall great and thrive planted side- lars eat. color. They represent what by-side with existing peren- some professionals consider DUNBAR ALEXANDRIA-OLYMPIC nials and shrubs in flower and edible plants. Instead of the best of both natives and beds. They are also good for reaching for pesticides, “now hybrids. the environment. we’re planting preservation Nativars are controver- BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “These are all solid native gardens,” says Diboll, who, sial because they’re usually plants that provide benefits for almost 40 years, has been propagated by cuttings or for nature,” says Peggy Anne a champion of native plants. divisions, so they don’t pass Annual Dinner 2018 Montgomery, a spokeswoman Native plants are appro- along the genetic diversity for American Beauties Native priate in gardens of every size of a truly native seed-grown Join us as we recognize local leaders and Plants. American Beauties and style, in urban, suburban population. Diboll offers is a branding program that and rural settings. They’re only native species grown youth who have gone Above & Beyod works with growers to help pretty in pots on patios and from open-pollinated seed. in the Alexandria community. increase the availability and look terrific in balcony and American Beauties includes diversity of native plants in rooftop gardens. Native nativars in its selections, but garden shops. “We finally plants are the refreshingly the company evaluates these FRIDAY, FEB. 23, 2018 have the wind in our sails, stylish and modern element choices carefully, Montgom- 6 -10 P.M. and it’s because of the whole in municipal flowerbeds, of- ery says, and labels them ap- AT LINDSAY CADILLAC thing with bees,” Montgom- fering a drive-by lesson in propriately. In her own gar- 1525 KENWOOD AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303 ery says. grace and diversity. At botan- den in Pennsylvania, natives, Not so many years ago, ic gardens and nature centers, nativars and many non-na- all insects were considered displays of native plants give tive plants all grow happily 2018 EVENT HONOREES: pests. Gardeners wanted to home gardeners a lot of new together. AMERICA’S PROMISE JOHN LANGAN limit them, control them or ideas to take home with them. Even a few natives will Chief Industry Officer, Clifton Larson Allen eradicate them. Now garden- The appeal is broad. make a difference in a gar- ers are encouraging pollina- Professional garden de- den. Jason Delaney, a garden SCHEDULE tors — and bees are among signers and landscape archi- designer in St. Louis, is a daf- 6 P.M. COCKTAILS (REGISTRATION) DINNER & PROGRAM the most important of these tects are specifying native fodil collector (daffodils are 7 P.M. 9 P.M. DANCING — with native plants that plants in their designs to en- Old World plants) who rec- provide nectar and shelter liven traditional landscapes ommends natives to clients RSVP through the seasons. Gar- with a fresh look. In corpo- and grows them at home, too. $1,000/TABLE OR $125/INDIVIDUAL dens with native plants sup- rate landscapes, plantings of A diverse garden “attracts 10 PEOPLE PER TABLE port an astonishing variety of natives instead of traditional not only myriad beneficial good bugs, says Neil Diboll, swaths of identical annual insects, but also small birds The event is proudly owner of Prairie Nursery in flowers look modern and up and mammals,” he says. sponsored by Westfield, Wisconsin. to date and show that busi- “Even tiny urban gardens Good bugs help keep the nesses are good ecological can successfully support an population of bad bugs in stewards, because natives array of wildlife,” Delaney To sponsor, purchase tickets and view auction items in advance visit check, limiting pest prob- naturally do not require in- said. Native plants help make ONE.BIDPAL.NET/ABOVEANDBEYOND OR CONTACT NADIA lems among ornamental secticides, herbicides or them feel right at home. PEDERSEN: [email protected] & 202.510.1242 28 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR Time: 7:30 p.m. frame in LeDroit Park. Its current Time: 7 p.m. APOTHECARY GEEK TOUR: A FEBRUARY 8 Location: Blessed Sacrament Church, state threatens to erase a landmark Location: 415 Prince St. MAGICAL APOTHECARY Learn 1427 West Braddock Road that deserves to be preserved for a Information: http://nvfaa.org/events/ about the real world botanical TORPEDO TALKS: DIASPORA Information: 703-998-6100 woman whose efforts continue to salon-statehouse-iii science that inspired the potions IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART impact this city. Learn more about and herbology of J.K. Rowling’s Harry In collaboration with the Target FRIDAY EVENING CHAMBER this fascinating woman by screening Potter series, and make your own Gallery’s Passages exhibition, D.C.- CONCERT SERIES The Symphony the new documentary with Robin FEBRUARY 10 & 11 magical sleeping potion. This tour is based cultural programmer Kayleigh Orchestra of Northern Virginia in Hamilton, an Emmy-award winning recommended for ages 8 and older. Bryant-Greenwell discusses the collaboration with the Office of the journalist, television host, moderator ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY Admission is $15 per person and can effects and influence of diaspora in Arts offers a Friday Evening Chamber and writer. This event is co-sponsored ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: be purchased at www.alexandriava. African-American art. Torpedo Talks Concert Series at the Durant Arts by Port of Harlem Magazine. Admis- DEBUSSY & SIBELIUS Enjoy a gov/shop features some of the region’s best- Center. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Treat sion to the event is $10. world tour exploring themes of nation- Time: 11 a.m. to noon; Arrive between known artists, curators and creatives yourself to some of the best chamber Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. alism, led by Maestro José-Luis Novo. 10:45 and 11 a.m. every month at 8 p.m. during Second music the region has to offer, at an Location: Alexandria Black History A delicate collection of French dances Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Thursday Art Nights. affordable price, in a convenient Museum, 902 Wythe St. originally written for two pianos, Apothecary Museum, 105 to 107 Time: 8 to 9 p.m. location. This performance will feature Information: https://shop.alexandri- the ASO presents Debussy’s Petite Fairfax St. Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center violin duets with the Symphony Or- ava.gov Suite. Dropping by Italy for a little Information: 703-746-3852 (Target Gallery), 105 N. Union St. chestra of Northern Virginia, who will opera, Maestro Novo will conduct A Information: http://torpedofactory. play music from Bach, Handle, Clarke, FREEDOM HOUSE TOUR the Overture to Verdi’s epic Nabucco. FACETIME WITH HISTORY Dr. org/event/torpedo-talks-diaspora- Mozart, and Vivaldi. Admission for this partnership between the Northern Commissioned by Polish radio and Samuel Domjen, natural philosopher, in-african-american-art-second- event costs $15 and children 5 years Virginia Urban League and the Office complete with a polka movement, the delivers a science lecture at this thursday-art-night/ or younger are free. of Historic Alexandria will allow history program continues with Lutosławski’s monthly event. This event is held Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. enthusiasts to tour the Freedom Mała Suita. Admittedly a “confes- at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on the Location: Oswald Durant Memorial House Museum in honor of Black sion of the soul” and written on the second Sunday of every month. FEBRUARY 9 Center, 1605 Cameron St. History Month. Attendees will get a heels of his acclaimed Finlandia, the Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Information: http://alexandriava. rare look inside the Freedom House concert ends with Sibelius’ Symphony Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, RAMSEY HOMES OPEN HOUSE gov/arts Museum, a museum that is located in No. 2, proclaiming the grandeur of 134 N. Royal St. Originally built during World War II as the basement-level of one of the most his homeland and the struggle for Information: https://www. temporary housing for African Amer- infamous slave trading companies Finland’s independence. alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern ican defense workers, the Ramsey FEBRUARY 10 in the country, which also has a con- Time: 8 p.m. Homes are early examples of the nection to the story depicted in the Location: Rachel M. Schlesinger CHOCOLATE AND WINE use of precast “Fabcrete” concrete INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH Oscar-winning film “12 Years a Slave.” Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. TASTING Join the Italian Place for a panels. The City of Alexandria and CULTURE FOR KIDS Celebrate The museum is small, but powerful Campus Drive complimentary wine and chocolate ARHA staff invite you to join them for the French Winter Holidays avec Lloyd with original artifacts and first-person Information: http://www.alexsym.org tasting before Valentine’s Day. Sarah a final exploration of the buildings’ House. Children aged 6 to 12 will narratives told through video and Dwyer from Chouquette in Maryland innovative construction technology learn about French customs in the exhibits. Public access to the muse- will offer a variety of chocolate before they’re demolished later this cold winter months, including Epipha- um is normally limited, but exclusive FEBRUARY 11 samples. Taste some Italian prosecco, year. These open houses are part ny and La Chandeleur. Cultural topics Saturday access will be offered each chianti and other Italian varietals from of an effort, part of the Section 106 will include phrases in the French weekend in February. The tour costs WALKING WITH WASHINGTON the Italian Place’s wine boutique. process, to document and preserve language, arts, food and sports. At- $5 per person. TOUR Walk in George Washington’s Time: 1 to 3 p.m. the history of the unique structures. tendees will taste traditional food and Time: 1 to 5 p.m. footsteps through his hometown, Location: The Italian Place, 621 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. make crafts. This event is sponsored Location: Freedom House Museum, historic Alexandria. View some of the Wythe St. Location: Alexandria Black History by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City 1315 Duke St. sites connected to the General, like Information: 571-777-8981 Committee. Admission is $5 per child, Month, 902 Wythe St. Information: https://nvulypn. where he filled his prescriptions or with the maximum of $20 per family. Information: 703-746-4356 wildapricot.org/About-Us-(NOVAUL) slept overnight. VALENTINE’S PARTNER YOGA Time: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Treat your partner to a special class BLESSED SACRAMENT FESTI- Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. SALON AT THE STATEHOUSE Location: Alexandria Visitor Center, filled with playful partner poses Washington St. VAL CHOIR PERFORMANCE The This event offers salon-style cocktails, 221 King St. and heart-opening stretches. The Information: https://shop. Blessed Sacrament Festival Choir and dinner and discussion at the State- Information: www. partner yoga session is a fun way alexandriava.gov Orchestra will perform works by Wolf- house. This evening promises to be washingtonbirthday.com to get creative and enjoy practicing a lively and entertaining event, with yoga postures for all levels, in a gang Amadeus Mozart and Johann DIGNITY AND DEFIANCE: MARY Sebastian Bach, including Bach’s As- Ashley and George Wilson welcoming REELECTION KICKOFF Join collaborative way. The main focus is to CHURCH TERRELL Raised in cension Oratorio and Mozart’s Dixit et 50 guests to their recently renovated, Mayor Allison Silberberg and other gain sensitivity and build trust. Come privilege but degraded by persistent Magnificat, KV 193. Featured soloists historically significant home, which Alexandrians for the launch of her with your sweetheart, friend or family racial prejudice, Mary Church Terrell once served as the headquarters of reelection campaign. All are welcome, member or come alone and make are Michellle Kunz and Joshua Hong, fought for the basic human right to the Restored Government of Virginia. there's no need to RSVP and there new friends in class. Instructor Lynn Washington National Opera, and Sally be treated equally. Born the year of Mouzon and Philip Pickens, San Fran- David Dukcevich will tell the inspira- is no charge to attend. This event Liebreich will help you with proper the Emancipation Proclamation, she tional story behind Daniele Inc., his is hosted by Friends of Allison cisco Opera. John McCrary is the con- made it her life’s mission to fight for alignment and guide you through the ductor for this performance. There’s family’s award-winning Italian-style Silberberg. lesson with awareness, a level of fun justice. She, along with her husband, charcuterie enterprise in Pascoag, no admission for the performance, Time: 3 to 5 p.m. and laughter. became champions of this cause. Rhode Island. The dinner and wine but a free will offering will be located Location: Los Tios, 2615 Mount Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Along the way, their house became a selections will reflect the theme. Dan- Vernon Ave. at door. A reception will take place beacon for change. Today, her former Location: Local Motion Studio, 2377 iele’s Del Duca prosciutto and other Information: www.allisonsilberberg. during the intermission. home on 326 T St. is a dilapidated S. Dove St. specialties will be shared. com Information: 703-299-0017 Donate A Boat FEBRUARY 17 BIRTHNIGHT BANQUET AND or Car Today! BALL Set in year 1799, you are invited to the recreation of the famous celebration of George Washington’s birthday. 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B.I. FROM | 22 game I was actually pretty “When you’re in this nervous. I like it, though. I league, sometimes playing “It’s fun now, because like being around older peo- those teams back to back to those kids are teaching the ple, playing with older peo- back, it can be discourag- younger kids what to do and ple. It gets you more experi- ing … because our league is how to play and how to be ence.” probably one of the best in serious,” he said. “It is a lit- Jewett attributed much of the nation,” he said. tle bit more of them kind of her growth to Harris. “You get these hard managing themselves as op- “He’s really helped me, teams, and it’s tough and in- posed to me telling every- because I couldn’t shoot, stantly wears on them,” he body and dictating what to like, at all when I came here, said. “I think that’s one of the do. They do a really good job but now I’m starting to knock things that we have to really of taking ownership of what down more threes,” she said. focus on … making things they’re doing.” “He really helped me out a new and refreshing and fun, Laila Jewett is one of the lot. I’m a pretty good shooter so they’re not worn out and freshmen who has enjoyed actually, not gonna lie. Don’t worn down, because there’s learning from more expe- tell him I said that.” about another three or four Friday, March 9, 2018 rienced players. Harris said Looking forward to the weeks left in this season.” 8:00am-11:00am she’s started at point guard rest of the season, Harris said The Cardinals take on St. in every game this season. he plans to work on keeping John’s at home Friday at 7:30 The Westin Alexandria “It’s really thrilling, actu- the team’s mental game solid p.m. 400 Courthouse Square ally,” Jewett said. “The first and their physical game fresh. - [email protected] Alexandria, VA 223144

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Braddock Road Information: 703-746-4848 more details… Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email ALEXANDRIA WEDDING [email protected]! SHOWCASE The second annual 30 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Inspirational leaders Opinion forged by adversity “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” The oft-quoted proverb by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, - Thomas Jefferson “What does not kill me makes me stronger,” is overused, but that doesn’t mean it’s not largely true. At a minimum, obstacles that we overcome can shape our worldview and give us the ability to put future problems in perspective. Perhaps it’s fitting, during Black History Month, that several pieces in this week’s Alexandria Times provide examples of minorities whose obstacles became the basis for their achievement. On the front page is the story of Del. Charniele Herring, who as a child was homeless along with her mother for a few months. That difficult experience has given Herring an in- valuable insight into what it’s like to live on the margins of society – and it turned her into a forceful advocate for those in need. Herring earned a law degree, began serving on boards and commissions and ultimately decided to run for public office in 2009. She was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, rose through the ranks and is now head of the House Democratic Caucus – making her the second-highest ranking Democrat in that body. On page three of the Times is the list of people, the finalists, for whom the new West End elementary school may be named. Your Views There are six people under consideration to be honored, all of them either black or Hispanic. The people under consideration are each worthy of honoring; they all overcame obstacles relat- If it’s not safe, it must be illegal ed to their race or gender en route to accomplishment. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were To the editor: The question that should have been asked the first black president and first lady in the history of the Unit- I am neither a builder nor an architect, was, “Is it safe to build on marine clay?” ed States. Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic member but it certainly does baffle me when a city If as Fleming suggested it is not, then it of the U.S. Supreme Court. Katherine Johnson was spotlighted and its government decide to build on land would be unethical for builders to build in the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ and was a NASA mathematician that is tainted and unsuited for construc- under these conditions because if marine who played a pivotal role in the successful Apollo 11 launch. tion. At the Jan. 20 city council public clay is not safe, it would be illegal to put The final name under consideration is the Day-Ochoa Elemen- hearing the message was loud and clear — residents in danger. So it may be an illegal tary School, after longtime Alexandrian, influential educator build because where there is space there is case. Can the builder insure these homes and civil rights advocate Ferdinand T. Day and aeronautics tax revenue and the planning and zoning against foundation issues? Yes, but only trailblazer Ellen Ochoa. will run interference for the council with for two years — then what? In addition, this week’s “Out of the Attic” feature on page 7-0 votes to set up the council 6-1 vote. The issues with marine clay are well 33 tells the story of Alexandria’s Magnus Robinson, the son of Mayor Allison Silberberg voted no to build, known: the soil is porous and unstable due a former slave who became one of the leaders of the city’s Af- which was a yes for the neighborhood. to the fact that it shrinks and swells in re- rican American community in the late 1800s. Robinson was a A geological report by Tony Fleming, sponse to moisture. It moves and expands prominent journalist, as well as a Mason and church leader. geologist for the city, cautioned against foundations until there are landslides and The stories of these successful people, some well known and construction in an area saturated with ma- cracks in foundations costing thousands others less so, remind us that humble beginnings and obstacles rine clay and stated the area was unsuited of dollars to repair. A FOIA document re- don’t have to block our way – though there is no denying that for building. Likewise, Rod Simmons, the vealed that 21 homes in the Seminary Hill we celebrate the people listed above because they are the ex- city’s resource manager, challenged the area have performed waterproofing treat- ceptions rather than the rule. need to build due to the removal of the ment to ward off flooding. Another woman We read biographies, fiction and even People magazine be- tree canopy, which would alter storm water spoke of a 28-foot-long crack in the foun- cause we are curious about the lives of others. We want to know passage and create issues with the neigh- dation of her house requiring more than in what ways our lives are like theirs. We also look for traits to bors downstream. $100,000 to fix. Is this a mere coincidence? emulate and inspiration for our own lives. The issue was lost on a technicality I think not. The change in the topogra- Everyone’s life has bumps along the way – some more so that the staff of planning and zoning saw phy at the proposed site is extensive due than others. It is refreshing to read about those who are able to nothing illegal in building in marine clay, overcome adversity on the path to accomplishment. or near a stream or removing 60-plus trees. SEE SAFE | 32 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 31

My View | Amy Jackson Filling in the Blanks Why I’m running with Ramee Gentry for city council City and schools I see Alexandria in two lights: ture, and that is desperately need- collaboration is key the past and the future. ed, but as a former teacher I can tell In the past, Alexandria has al- you that, while important, buildings From time to time, a member of begins in July. In addition to this ways been very good to me. I grew are not all that make a school. I be- the community will ask me a ques- annual work we traditionally do, up in this community, on the West lieve that Alexandria needs to better tion about something happening this year there is an additional lens End, and it supported me. It gave balance the resource allocation beat or near one of our schools. De- through which to view our work, me family and friends that I will tween buildings and programs. The pending on the nature of the ques- through the final set of recommen- always cherish. It provided the pub- achievement gap does not wait until tion, I sometimes explain that the dations from the Joint Facilities In- lic education I needed later grades, it begins in response to the question vestment Task Force. to excel and prosper in kindergarten, and that’s lies within the respon- It’s clear that the other areas of my life. It why I think we should sibility of the city rath- recommendations of allowed me engagement make pre-k programs er than Alexandria City the task force represent in a community that was more universally avail- Public Schools. I’m then an incredible amount multi-faceted. It afforded able. able to direct them to the of work, with concrete me the opportunities to We also need to re- correct person or area, immediate action steps question, learn and flour- vitalize our economy. I who I’m gratified to say, that can be taken. How- ish. It gave me a place to intend to review our op- is usually diligent in re- ever, the members of become me. Alexandria tions and find ways to sponding. This situation the task force have also AMY JACKSON RAMEE GENTRY is home. create a rejuvenated at- also happens in reverse, made clear that what The future is not that different mosphere surrounding our small with city council members direct- their recommendations truly repre- in comparison, and yet, it has to be. business structure, West End’s ing questions to ACPS that were sent is not an end to a process, but These more modern times include Landmark Mall, Old Town and Po- sent to them. This common occur- a beginning - a call to a combined technology like nothing we had tomac Yard. Our city needs addi- rence demonstrates a reality for all commitment to dedicating the re- back then. It includes friends we’ve tional revenue. Encouraging the Virginia municipalities. sources needed for our city, includ- never met, but chat with regular- prospering of renewal projects and For members of our community, ing our children and families. ly on social media. The future has increasing jobs is key to the thriving the legal and statutory mandates The task force, for example, has always allowed us to improve our- economy Alexandria needs. that separate authority between recommended that the city and selves with experiences that were Recommitting to our communi- cities and schools don’t create the schools collaborate over mainte- not as good as we intended them to ty – our people and our programs same separation in their minds. nance platforms and systems in the be at the time. It makes us hopeful – is needed now more than ever. For a family living in our city, the future to standardize and therefore for what can be. We need to minimize budget cuts total experience is important. This save money. The future is today. The future is to the most vulnerable. We need pay includes the condition of the road Ensuring that the urgent needs our children. The future is our peo- increases for our teachers and first as a child is riding to school on a of our students are addressed ple and our programs. The future responders. We need to increase ed- school bus. It includes school build- through adequate funding and is you. And you are why I am run- ucation and support for those with ings where students spend their resources, effectively aligned to ning for Alexandria City Council: heroin and opioid addiction. And days learning from teachers, but achieve maximum impact, is not to make an already caring, vibrant the list goes on. which are dependent on outside something that can be done by ACPS community an even better one. Alexandria has always been utility companies for power and alone but requires the support and Simply, I’m running to serve. I’m home. Growing up here, coming water. It also includes after-school commitment of our entire city. The running to make a difference in our back here from college, my mom activities held at the school or in a city council and school board have children’s future. In Alexandria’s always being here ... and here I neighboring park or recreation cen- tripled the amount of joint sessions future. I’m running because I care. am. Some leave and fly, while some ter. It takes teamwork by the city we typically hold in this season. We I’m running for office to ensure that stay and perch. Some fly home and schools to make for a successful are all clearly excited to begin this Alexandria will be what it has al- eventually. I’m the latter. school day. work, and hope that members of the ways been – and much more. I have always been proud of be- In the month of February, we community will be engaged as well. I am running for city council ing from Alexandria, and of our have a moment to collectively re- We all look forward to hearing from because I believe it is our city’s role community, our diversity, our inge- flect on all the ways the City of Al- you, and will continue to make sure to help make people’s lives a little nuity and our grace. We are a com- exandria and ACPS intersect and we are always getting members of better and so all children will have munity that relies on each other, interact with each other and every the public to the right person, in the opportunities to succeed. To make because we can. resident of our city. Both ACPS and City of Alexandria or ACPS, who can this happen we need to repriori- city council are hard at work with act on your questions and concerns. tize our investment in Alexandria’s The writer is a candidate for both the capital improvements pro- children. The current council has the Democratic nomination for gram budgets and operating bud- The writer is chair of the focused on new school infrastruc- Alexandria City Council. gets for the 2019 fiscal year, which Alexandria City School Board. 32 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES My View | Adam Ebbin Chapman should vote Making progress shoring for affordable housing, up electoral processes not just voice support To the editor: council member Chapman The Privileges and Elec- focuses on allowing profes- This letter is in re- stressed the significance tions Committee is the oldest sionals to keep their licens- sponse to an article writ- of having more affordable in the nearly 400-year histo- es while paying off student ten by Missy Schrott in housing in the city, this ry of the Virginia General loans – in Virginia it is per- the Jan. 11 edition of the will not be taking place Assembly. It’s hard to believe missible to strip a medical Alexandria Times entitled on King Street with older that I have the honor to serve practitioner, nurse or even “John Chapman seeks re- properties being destroyed on the same committee that dental hygienist of his or her election” to city council. for more hotels. This city George Washington served license for falling behind on My concern deals with an is building more and more on in his first year in the student loans. All profes- older building being de- hotels: with this addition House of Burgesses. Voting sionals should be allowed to stroyed when the building there will be five hotels forges an essential connec- keep their licenses so they could have been restored within a city block. This tion between citizens and have the means to pay off for affordable housing lo- destruction and rebuilding their representatives; the their loans. The second bill, cated at 1500 King St. of another hotel is shame- integrity of elections grants ADAM EBBIN SB605, represents an effort This building was orig- ful and irresponsible for government legitimacy and to align Virginia law with inally specifically built to the development of more is central to democracy. As depth review of more than federal regulations. This house apartments. The affordable housing. the 2018 session nears its a dozen bills and seeking legislation seeks to combat article heavily deals with This is going on all midpoint, here are highlights potential solutions to the sexual abuse in public and Councilman Chapman over the city as affordable of election laws that we have 2017 irregularities in House private schools by prohibit- talking about the impor- housing is being squeezed considered. District 28. During that ing accused employees from tance of the need for af- out. This particular situa- In coordination with election, around 650 voters, being recommended and fordable housing in the tion is exactly what is hap- voter registrars, elector- more than the margin of vic- passed off to another school, City of Alexandria. The pening in our city. Schrott al boards and former Gov. tory, were given the wrong until those accusations are plan for this building is did not stress this fact in Terry McAuliffe’s adminis- ballot in a precinct split properly investigated or dis- to destroy it and replace it her article, whereas she tration, I introduced eight among legislative districts. missed. Laws against “pass- with a large, six-story ho- placed heavy significant pieces of legislation to make An additional 55 mail-in ab- ing the trash” only exist tel, which will not include reporting on what one city our election process more sentee ballots were left un- in five states, and Virginia affordable housing. City council member has done accessible and efficient. An counted because of a disput- should step up and become council agreed 100 percent for affordable housing. interim joint committee will ed point of law. Voters were a leader in combating sexual to this. -Jim Melton, be established to consider a unquestionably denied the misconduct. Whereas the view of city Alexandria large volume of legislation right to vote. As we adjourned last regarding election reform I co-sponsored legisla- week, Majority Leader Tom- in the wake of several in- tion introduced by Senator my Norment (R-James City SAFE FROM | 30 ect remains based upon cidents arising in the 2017 George Barker (D-Fairfax) County) praised the pace at risk. Would you build your election and to consider the to remedy the issue of ‘split which the Senate has been to construction and will house on marine clay soil? implementation of no-ex- precincts.’ Our bill has been able to consider legislation have further downstream No, you would not. Is it ille- cuse absentee voting. Five rolled into SB983, introduced over the first four weeks. I effects for other residences gal to build on marine clay of the bills I have introduced by Mark Obenshein (R-Rock- have presented all but four in Seminary Hill. soil? Yes, if it places neigh- were referred to this inter- ingham), and with bipartisan of my twenty-nine bills to The issue here is the bors in danger. im committee, including support hopefully we can the relevant committees. In planning and zoning staff. With the knowledge of SB602, which I introduced remedy the errors that dis- both the Senate Agriculture, During the Patrick Hen- a city geologist and city re- at the request of former Gov. enfranchised so many in HD Conservation, and Natural ry School project as the source manager saying no McAuliffe, that would make 28. We need to correct ineffi- Resources Committee and Latham neighbors lament- to the project would anyone it easier for voters to cast an ciencies for our poll workers, the General Laws and Tech- ed the loss of open space feel comfortable buying absentee ballot. safeguard the integrity of nology Committee we have to a mammoth new school, any of these houses? What Sen. Jill Vogel (R-Fau- our elections, and facilitate completed our docket of leg- the answer from the staff about insurance? Are these quier), the chair of the Sen- and encourage the participa- islation, and we have only was,“Did you really think homes insurable sitting on ate Privileges and Elections tion of more citizens in the five bills left to consider in this open space would al- marine clay, and at what Committee, has asked me to democratic process. the Privileges and Elections ways be there?” For P and Z cost? Planning and zoning serve on the committee. It As I write this, two of my Committee. the best space is no space. doesn’t care — it’s all about will meet after the conclu- most important bills await We will build until there revenue which the city will sion of our current session consideration in the Senate The writer represents is no space. We build for do anything to pocket. and before we convene in Education and Health Com- the 30th district in the tax revenue. The question -Bill Goff, 2019. I look forward to an in- mittee. The first, SB918, Virginia State Senate. on the Kairg Estates proj- Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | 33 OUT OF THE ATTIC

Alexandria’s own: Magnus Robinson Denise Dunbar Publisher & Editor Born in Alexandria in D.C. to Alexandria, renam- [email protected] 1852, Magnus L. Robinson ing it The Weekly Leader. Jane Hughes grew to prominence as one At the same time, Mag- Publisher & of the leaders of the Afri- nus Robinson also held Sales Director can American community in prominent positions within [email protected] our city in the latter half of the local Odd Fellows Ma- Patrice V. Culligan the 19th century. Described sonic lodge. He served as Publisher Emerita as “a bright mulatto, rather Chief Marshal of the Odd [email protected] diminuative in size,” Rob- Fellow’s parade in 1889 and inson went on to become as President of the 8th Vir- the first African American ginia District convention EDITORIAL reporter for the Baltimore of colored men. He was the Alexa Epitropoulos Daily Bee. He also founded First Potentate of the Shri- Managing Editor & Reporter and taught at McKinley Nor- ners and the Most Wor- [email protected] mal and Industrial School shipful Master of Universal Missy Schrott in Alexandria. Throughout Lodge Number One between Reporter his life, Robinson and his 1897 and 1899. Like his fa- [email protected] family fought for the rights ther and brother, Magnus and advancement of the first became a prominent leader ADVERTISING generation of freed African in his church, although he Jane Hughes Americans both nationally differed in denomination [email protected] and locally. from his father Robert, who Marty DeVine Magnus was the direct was ordained as a minister [email protected] descendant of Caroline Bra- at Roberts Memorial United nham, the nursemaid of Methodist Church on South Deb Riley [email protected] Mount Vernon who sum- Washington Street. moned Elisha Dick to Mount Magnus’ prominent Patrice V. Culligan Vernon as George Washing- PHOTO/OFFICE OF HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA role in the community was [email protected] ton passed away. Robinson’s shown in his leadership role Margaret Stevens father Robert was trained journalism and politics, Virginia. That same year, he in the Freedom Day cele- [email protected] as a baker and later freed, both locally and nationally. was elected secretary of the brations in Alexandria in and his aunts Sarah and He initially contributed to Charlottesville Congressio- 1889, 1890 and 1897. His lo- Tina Gehring Eugena became nursemaids papers, including The Balti- nal Convention. In 1881, he cal contemporaries included Office Manager after George Washington more Sun, Baltimore Amer- was nominated to run for John A. and George Seaton, [email protected] Parke Custis sold them to ican and The Lynchburg magistrate of Alexandria. who were also his neighbors John Lloyd. Robinson was Daily News. He was hired In 1888, Robinson started when he lived at 606 Gibbon GRAPHIC DESIGN educated in private schools by The Baltimore Daily Bee a new publication in Wash- St. Aleksandra (Sasha) and initially apprenticed before starting The Virginia ington, D.C. called The Na- Robinson died of liver Kochurova and became a baker, like his Post with his brother Robert tional Leader. The first issue cancer on Aug. 17, 1918 in [email protected] father. At age 16, he entered in Harrisonburg. endorsed Maine Republican D.C. He is buried in Bethel Howard University, but had Robinson also climbed James G. Blaine for presi- Cemetery on South Payne CONTRIBUTORS to leave before graduating the local Republican Party dent, and the paper contin- Street, next to his parents Kim Gilliam due to illness. Instead, he ranks during this time. In ued to advocate Republican and brother. Louise Krafft began his teaching career in 1880, he became the first Party issues and candidates Jeff McQuilkin 1879. African American secretary to its African American Out of the Attic is Laura Sikes While teaching, Rob- of the Republican Commit- readership. In 1890, Robin- provided by the Office of Dr. Vivek Sinha inson’s interest turned to tee of Rockingham County, son moved the paper from Historic Alexandria. Jordan Wright

ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Weekly Poll Managing Partner The Ariail family Suzanne Brock Take the poll at alextimes.com Last Week This Week William Dunbar Have you or anyone in your family had the flu yet Do you plan to watch the Olympic games on TV? HOW TO REACH US this fall/winter? A) Yes, I plan to watch as much as possible 110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314 72% No B) I'll probably turn it on a couple of times 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 28% Yes C) No, I never watch the Olympics www.alextimes.com 34 |FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES BILL CARLSON (75), of Alexandria, Jan. 22, 2018 BESSIE CHARUHAS (90), of Alexandria, Jan. 29, 2018 DONNA “MARTY” CROOM (86), of Alexandria, Jan. 17, 2018 CHERYL A. DEISTER (64), of Alexandria, Jan. 26, 2018 MARVIN J. DIX (77), of Alexandria, Jan. 16, 2018 EDWARD GIROD (88), formerly of Alexandria, Dec. 15, 2017 CHARITY J. GRIEST (99), of Alexandria, Jan. 20, 2018 HAROLD C. KABEL (84), of Alexandria, Jan. 25, 2018 PEGGY KISER (83), of Alexandria, Jan. 22, 2018 HENRY MILLER JR. (93), of Alexandria, Jan. 24, 2018 GEORGE MULLINS (87), of Alexandria, Jan. 31, 2018 E. NEIL PELLETIER (89), of Alexandria, Dec. 22, 2017 DAVID PYE (75), of Alexandria, Jan. 27, 2018 JOHN B. ROSAMOND (81), of Alexandria, Jan. 28, 2018 MARILYN SUTHARD (81), of Alexandria, Jan. 27, 2018 WENDELL SWAIN (77), formerly of Alexandria, Jan. 30, 2018 DONALD WEST (90), formerly of Alexandria, Jan. 21, 2018 HAROLD WILSON, of Alexandria, Jan, 24, 2018

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