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Vol. 15, No. 37 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Seminary Road showdown approaches City council to this weekend in Alexandria, a a showdown. On the other side are the made, insults have been consider alternatives at different kind of matchup is in On one side of the issue are safety, biking and pedestri- hurled and voices have been Saturday public hearing the spotlight. the 13 civic associations that an advocacy organizations – raised on both sides of the At the first public hear- have banded together to en- both local and regional – that issue throughout the con- BY MISSY SCHROTT ing of the fall this Saturday, sure Seminary Road remains have come out en masse to tentious community en- city council will consider the four lanes wide – the first fight for reducing Seminary gagement process. But the Fall weekends are made restructuring of Seminary time in years that so many to three lanes: one eastbound, excitement will come to a for youth soccer tournaments, Road. And with major road- civic associations have joined one westbound and one center climax this Saturday, when high school sports games and ways and traffic involved, Al- forces to speak out on a single turn lane. Sunday night football. But exandrians are gearing up for city issue. Accusations have been SEE SEMINARY | 6 Whitaker’s Bumblebee Stepping on the dais birthday surprise Ahead of first fall ors Amy Jackson, Canek public hearing, Aguirre and Mo Seifeldein Yellow cars line council newcom- – the hearing will be one street for 4-year-old ers reflect on eight of the most significant cancer survivor months in office moments of their first eight months on council. BY MISSY SCHROTT BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN Ahead of the hearing, the Times spoke with the Leading up to his fourth City council’s first four newest members of birthday, childhood cancer public hearing of the fall council, as they reflect- survivor Whitaker Wein- is shaping up to be epic ed on their first eight burger told his parents he in length and community months in office, their ex- wanted “millions of people engagement, with major pectations coming in, the and millions of Bumblebees.” items like Seminary Road challenges they’ve faced On Wednesday morning, his on the docket for Sept. 14. so far and what they’re parents made that dream For the four new- anticipating moving into come true. comers to council – Vice the fall. At 7 a.m., yellow cars, tax- Mayor Elizabeth Ben- is, moving trucks and school nett-Parker and council- SEE COUNCIL | 10 buses lined the streets sur- rounding the Weinburgers’ house so that Whitaker could INSIDE see “millions of Bumblebees” – his favorite character from Sports Arts St. Stephen’s football kicks off The Little Theatre puts on pro- the Transformers movies – PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT on his walk to school. Whita- Whitaker Weinburger and his family walk down a street filled with season with promise. duction of “A Few Good Men” yellow cars on Wednesday morning. Page 29 Page 31 SEE WHITAKER | 12
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City staff has extended derstanding dictating cer- three months because if we mendation and collect com- two pilot, which could poten- the e-scooter pilot program tain rules and behaviors. made a recommendation to munity input before bring- tially be part of city staff’s until the end of the year, ac- The same MOU includes do something after Novem- ing a final recommendation recommendation to council. cording to an Aug. 23 staff language that permits staff ber, we would need the time – either to move forward A phase two pilot would ex- memo. to extend the pilot program, after city council makes that with e-scooters in some way tend into 2020 and provide City council first ap- in order to analyze data, col- approval to implement what- or cancel the program – to staff with additional time proved the e-scooter pilot lect community input and ever that is,” Hillary Orr, council in November. to change the pilot and test program in November 2018, craft a recommendation for deputy director of the De- “We’re putting out a those changes before imple- allowing companies to apply city council. City staff decid- partment of Transportation draft, but, based on what we menting or refusing to move for permits and, if approved, ed to extend the pilot until and Environmental Services, hear from the community, forward with a permanent bring fleets of up to 200 rent- the end of 2019 in order to said. that might get modified be- e-scooter program, Christine able dockless scooters to Al- leave time for any necessary According to Orr, T&ES fore it goes to council for a Mayeur, T&ES’ Complete exandria. In order to deploy changes that have to be made will be collecting and ana- final recommendation,” Orr Streets program manager, scooters, a company must based on the results of city lyzing data from the pilot in said. told the Times in August. pay a $5,000 permit fee and council’s vote in November. September. In October, staff A July 23 staff memo also sign a memorandum of un- “We just extended it for will release a draft recom- cited the potential for a phase [email protected]
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Marian Van Landingham, the through the renovation pro- Landingham’s paintings Based on events that took place at founder of the TFAA and first cess of the former munitions and will last from 5 to 8 p.m. Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in July director of the art center, on factory. The Torpedo Factory 1986, the play investigates both the Sept. 12. Art Center opened on Sept. 15, [email protected] nature of our military mentality and the Marine code Buy tickets early at our of honor. box office or online! Potomack Company holds repatriation 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 w w w . thelittletheatre . co m ceremony for stolen Ukrainian painting A 1911 Ukrainian oil paint- was the “Secret Departure of in 1987. The Tracys were un- ing of Ivan the Terrible that Ivan the Terrible Before the aware of the painting’s his- was stolen during World War Oprichina.” tory, according to the release. II and thought to be destroyed After the painting arrived Mrs. Tracy is a Holocaust sur- was sent back to Ukraine as at the Potomack Gallery, fine vivor and both members of the part of The Potomack Com- arts specialist Anne Cra- family agreed that the paint- pany’s repatriation ceremo- ner contacted a museum in ing needed to be returned to ny on Monday, according to a Ukraine, which sent her pho- its proper home, according to ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK Potomack Company news re- tos of the very same painting the release. lease. and evidence that the painting The Potomack Gallery ar- The painting came to the had been included on a list of ranged to return the painting Alexandria-based auction gal- “artworks taken to Germany to Ukraine. The Potomack lery courtesy of the Tracys, a by Hitlerites.” Gallery held a repatriation family looking to sell their art- The painting had been ceremony for the painting on work, according to the release. conveyed to the Tracys with Monday. Among the couples’ collection their home, which they bought [email protected] CRIME Maryland man pleads guilty to murder of 20-year-old Alexandria resident ~ Special Needs ~ ~ National~ Canine Health Dog CareDay ~ ~ William Layton, 32, the cers were dispatched to the words with her and then shot Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At If you missed it on August 26th, there’s still time to celebrate! agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to Maryland man charged with 5500 block of Holmes Run her, according to the release. The Alexandria Animal Shelter matches dozens of dogs with provides Shelter petsslow with down. needed procedures. the murder of 20-year-old Parkway, after hearing re- Layton then fled the scene. delighted humans each year. Like 6-year-old Tobias, all Alexandria resident Diamond ports of a possible shooting, Layton pleaded guilty AlexandriaThis dogs puppy have will distinct soon undergopersonalities, an operation come in to all repair sizes and He’s lost a leg, but gained perspective on what’s Moore in December 2018, the Times reported last year. to three felonies and will packages“pulmonic and all stenosis”, are hoping with for donationsa home of fromtheir Alexandrians.own. Tobias, a important; be happy each day, and love those pleaded guilty to a triple fel- Police arrived at the scene hear sentencing on Nov. 22. basset/bulldog combo has a giant grin and lovely manners. He’ll aroundYour five-dollaryou. 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very transparent, before we road diet, according to a staff even went to the Traffic and report. Parking Board, we said that The primary advocate of a whatever recommendation road diet appears to be the Al- the Traffic and Parking Board exandria Bicycle & Pedestrian made to the director, the city Advocacy Committee, a local would automatically appeal nonprofit volunteer organiza- that. We knew either way we tion. Other organizations that went there would be an ap- have written city staff in favor peal, so basically, we’re saving of alternative three include the community from having the Virginia Theological Sem- to go through the appeals inary, Alexandria Families for process.” Safe Streets, the Alexandria IMAGE/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Throughout the commu- Environmental Policy Com- nity engagement process for mission and the Alexandria Those in favor of the road diet say a reduction from four to three lanes would be safer for all users. the project, two alternatives Transportation Commission. have risen above the others: As the hearing approach- SEMINARY FROM | 1 The issue Services has been considering maintaining four lanes, as es, various regional and na- With Seminary Road whether to also restructure proposed in the TPB recom- tional organizations have city council will hear the var- scheduled for resurfacing this the road at the time of the re- mendation, or implementing also been soliciting support ious alternatives and be asked fall, the Department of Trans- paving. T&ES’ original “alternative for the road diet. Organiza- to make a final decision. portation and Environmental T&ES began to gather three,” also commonly re- tions that have shared a pe- community input for the Sem- ferred to as a road diet. tition in support of the road inary Road Complete Streets diet and requested signa- Project in spring 2018. In The road diet advocates tures on Twitter include the spring 2019, the department Specifically, a road diet Washington Area Bicyclist brought forward three con- would involve reducing the Association; Fairfax Alliance cept alternatives for the 0.9- 0.9 mile stretch of Seminary for Better Bicycling; Coali- mile stretch of Seminary Road between North Quaker and tion for Smarter Growth, a between North Quaker Lane North Howard from four lanes D.C.-based advocacy group; and North Howard Street. – two in each direction – to and Phoenix Bikes, an Ar- After another bout of com- one driving lane in each di- lington nonprofit bicycling munity input, T&ES present- rection, a center turning lane program and bike shop. ed a recommendation – which and a six-foot biking lane in Notably, BPAC, which All Sapphire Jewelry involved narrowing lane each direction. originally tweeted the peti- 20% off in September widths and reducing the num- Those in favor of the road tion, has about 223 Twitter ber of lanes on a portion of diet say a reduction from four followers. Meanwhile, WABA Seminary from four to three to three lanes would be safer has about 12,300 followers, – to the Traffic and Parking for all users. CSG has about 6,400 follow- Board on June 24. According to the Feder- ers, FABB has about 2,500 Declining to move forward al Highway Administration, followers and Phoenix Bikes with staff’s recommendation, benefits of road diets may in- has about 1,400 followers. the TPB voted 3-2 to recom- clude an overall crash reduc- In addition, national mend that Seminary remain tion of 19 to 47 percent, re- e-scooter company Lime al- four lanes, with the addition duced rear-end and left-turn legedly sent a message to its of two HAWK pedestrian crashes, fewer lanes for pe- area users in May urging them crossing signals. destrians to cross and “a more to contact city council regard- Typically, the Director of community-focused, ‘Com- ing the Seminary Road issue. Sapphires and Diamonds T&ES would take the TPB’s plete Streets’ environment On May 28, resident Pe- Beautiful Styles - Endless Possibilities recommendation into consid- that better accommodates the ter Turner sent an email to eration and then make the fi- needs of all road users.” the Clover College Park Civ- nal call on a Complete Streets When researching the dif- ic Association listserv with project. Even before this proj- ferent alternatives, staff used a screenshot of the message ect went before TPB, however, traffic models to investigate from Lime, according to T&ES Director Yon Lambert the average delays at differ- emails the Times obtained announced he’d be appealing ent intersections during peak through a Freedom of Infor- the decision to city council. traffic hours. An additional mation Act request by a res- Mon-Sat 10am-6pm KingsJewelry.NET “We knew that there were 7.6 second delay at the inter- ident. The message reads: Open Thurs 10am-8pm 609 King Street strong feelings from the com- section of Seminary and St. “At Lime, we care deeply Closed Sundays Old Town Alexandria munity on both sides of this Stephens roads during the about the networks and in- 703-549-0011 and a lot of people were in- worst 15 minutes of morning frastructure needed to keep volved,” Hillary Orr, deputy peak traffic was the greatest Family owned and operated for over 60 years. director of T&ES, said. “To be projected increase from the SEE SEMINARY | 7 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 7
SEMINARY FROM | 6 injury. Of those 11, 10 civic associ- Association, Seminary West stained from voting. Lipsky, In addition, those who live ation leaders voted to support Civic Association, Strawberry along with Anh Tran, a repre- bicyclists, scooter riders in central Alexandria and are the TPB’s four-lane recom- Hill Civic Association, Stone sentative from the Braddock and pedestrians safe from against a road diet allege that mendation. The leaders were Ridge Civic Association, Metro Citizens’ Coalition, cars. Our friends at Alex- such a restructuring would representatives of Clover-Col- Wakefield Tarleton Civic As- said they didn’t want to take andria Bicycle & Pedestrian create delays and conges- lege Park Civic Association, sociation and West Old Town a stance on the issue because Advisory Committee need tion, as well as increase cut- North Ridge Citizens’ Asso- Citizens Association. it fell outside of the area of your voice to make Semi- through traffic on neighbor- ciation, Potomac Yard Civic Jeff Lipsky, a represen- concern of their respective nary Road (east of N. How- ing streets. Association, Seminary Civic tative of the Founders Park ard St.) safer for pedestri- While the city traffic stud- Association, Seminary Hill Community Association, ab- SEE SEMINARY | 40 ans and bicyclists. Send a ies allegedly found that the message to Mayor Wilson greatest delay would be an av- and City Council in support erage of 7.6 seconds, a Mich- of bringing center left turn igan State University study lanes, pedestrian refuge says otherwise. NEW LISTING OLD TOWN islands, and bike lanes to The 2012 study, performed Seminary Road.” by Michigan State University Despite the regional so- and submitted to the Michi- licitation for the online pe- gan Department of Transpor- tition, Jim Durham, chair of tation, found that “4-to-3 lane the BPAC, told the Times he conversions result in signifi- would deliver only Alexan- cant delay when average daily dria signatures to council traffic (ADT) exceeds 10,000 prior to the vote. and, more importantly, when The petition in favor of the peak hour volumes exceed road diet had more than 1,000 1,000.” signatures from Alexandrians Seminary Road’s ADT be- as of press time, according to tween North Howard Street Carolyn Griglione, a Semi- and North Quaker Lane is nary Hill resident. Griglione about 17,100, according to city said close to two-thirds of data from November 2018. the signatures were a result Like the local and regional of face-to-face conversations road diet advocates, Alexan- with residents. dria’s civic associations have kicked into high gear to gain The civic associations support for their stance on the Those against a road diet, issue as the public hearing ap- 733 South pitt Street, including various civic associ- proaches. ations and central Alexandria A petition on www.ipeti- Alexandria residents, have alleged that tions.com in support of main- An extensive renovation resulted in a wonderful BPAC’s regional support is taining four lanes on Semi- making the road diet appear nary Road had garnered 1,684 open-plan kitchen for this vintage Yates Gardens more popular than it actually signatures as of press time. residence. The large rear garden offers expansion is. Thirteen civic associations They’ve also pointed out representing more than 9,000 potential with rear access and best of all, find that while many are using households have banded to- deeded parking in front. Two bedrooms, two safety to promote the road gether to advocate for four diet, the 0.9 stretch of Sem- lanes. In addition, the Alex- baths, fireplace and fully finished lower level. inary Road in question isn’t andria Federation of Civic Excellent condition. necessarily unsafe. Associations, a nonprofit or- State traffic records show ganization composed of lead- that since 2015, there have ers from various civic associ- $759,000 been 22 accidents, nine of ations, voted in favor of four them resulting in injury, on lanes at a special meeting last Seminary Road from North week. Diann Hicks Carlson Howard Street to North Quak- The AFCA meeting took Associate Broker er Lane. In that same span of place on Sept. 4. At the time Weichert Old Town time, the stretch of Seminary the meeting was held, the or- REALTORS® Road from Kenmore Ave- ganization had 17 members, nue to North Howard Street, according to treasurer Judy 703-628-2440 mobile 703-549-8700 office 703-888-5114 direct which is not being considered Cooper. Eleven were present 121 North Pitt Street for restructuring, had 68 acci- at the meeting to form a quo- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 dents, 24 of them resulting in rum and vote. 8 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Naomi Gonyea, McEnearney receptionist, dies at 71
BY DENISE DUNBAR said. kindness and grace that our “To say things like she company feels that each per- Naomi Janice Gonyea, 71, was loyal and dependable was son deserves,” Anthony said. died on Aug. 10 from cardiac not fair. She was thoughtful “As such, the member of McE- arrest. A memorial service and helpful in so many ways. nearney and the visitor were was held on Sept. 6 at The There were so many little received by a soft-spoken in- Church of Saint Clement. things she would do,” he said. dividual with a kind smile.” Gonyea, a member of the “For instance, she always “In the hustle and bustle Turtle Clan of the Seneca Na- kept M&Ms at the front door world that we live in, Naomi tion of Indians, had worked as – both regular and peanut. was always a calming force,” the receptionist at the McE- It sounds little, but the of- Anthony said. nearney Associates Old Town fice probably went through a Naomi Janice Gonyea was office for more than 20 years. pound a day.” born Jan. 27, 1948 in Buffa- McEnearney Managing “She was loved by so many lo, New York. She received Broker Dave Hawkins re- people here,” Hawkins said. an associate degree from the membered Gonyea’s constant Longtime McEnearney Institute of American Indian presence and her attention to real estate agent Susan An- Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. COURTESY PHOTO little, but important, details. thony remembered Gonyea’s After a few years of working watching, walking, corre- Forrestville, New York. She “Naomi was simply won- contributions in an email to for Pacific Bell in Los Ange- sponding with friends and is predeceased by her father, derful. … I don’t know McE- McEnearney employees. les, California, she and her taking road trips to visit her Chester Conklin. nearney without her. She “In her role, she dealt family moved to Alexandria. mother in Irving, New York. Memorial contribu- was the face of our office with a multitude of person- She joined the Church of St. Gonyea is survived by her tions may be made to the because she was at the front alities and issues and her Clement and taught the class husband of 50 years, Stephen; Wildlife Center of Virgin- desk. If people knew anyone job, at times, was not an easy for 3-year-olds in the church’s her daughter, Katherine; her ia, P.O. Box 1557, Waynes- here, they knew Naomi. She one. She had a firm hand but school before going to work mother, June Conklin of Ir- boro, Virginia, 22980. answered the door. She an- treated each person she en- for McEnearney. ving, New York and her sis- swered the phone,” Hawkins countered with the respect, Gonyea enjoyed bird- ter Louise (Don) Putzback of [email protected]
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COUNCIL FROM | 1 than a full-time job, but I as his political position has difficulty lies in the Sun- because council has gelled think having that expec- forced him into a spotlight shine Law where if you have as a unit over the past eight Great expectations tation and then living that he’s not used to, he said. three or more of us at a sit- months, Aguirre said. All four of the city’s day-to-day, it’s an adjust- “I am a ‘we’ guy. I’m like, ting, that’s a public meet- “Because of how smooth newest councilors came off ment getting used to that.” ‘We are doing this togeth- ing. It’s difficult unless we the budget went, and we the campaign trail excited Even before they were er.’ So, one of the hardest make it a public meeting, didn’t have so many contro- and full of expectations, sworn in, each member things during the cam- but then of course we’re versial things on the dock- they said. And while many of council had to attend a paign, and even now, is to tied to a calendar.” et, it helped us as a group to of those expectations were dozen or so two-hour long say, ‘I did this,’” Aguirre In some ways, the es- kind of start off with that,” measured and based on ad- training sessions with staff said. “I’m the type of person sence of the job did match Aguirre said. vice from former and cur- from different city depart- who [finds] it hard to take the new councilors’ expec- The three more experi- rent members of council, ments. Once they were credit for something. I don’t tations. enced members of council – moving from the campaign sworn in, meetings, public like that, but this thrusts “Public service is re- Wilson and councilors John trail to the day-to-day real- hearings and event appear- you into that position.” warding and challenging, Chapman and Del Pepper ities of serving on council ances started piling up. While he’s gotten used which is what I expected,” – also helped smooth the was a challenge. Time became a precious to the spotlight, Aguirre Seifeldein said. transition. Wilson, in par- For some, it was a matter commodity, and for coun- said he still has a tendency ticular, has made a point of time – literally. Serving cilors like Aguirre, who ran to linger toward the back Coming together of emphasizing open com- on city council is suppos- his campaign on a platform during events. The specifics of process munication between mem- edly a part-time job, but all of access and responsive- For Jackson, certain re- and procedure were a hur- bers of council, Aguirre and four of the new councilors ness, that was frustrating at alities of the job challenged dle for council’s four new- Bennett-Parker said. said they quickly realized first, Aguirre said. her expectations, she said. comers. During the January “I have to give kudos to that was not the case. “Of course, being new “I was looking forward public hearing, Mayor Justin the mayor. He’s done a real- “I think the first couple I want to be everywhere, I to being on a team – and Wilson had to remind some ly great job of keeping com- months, particularly, were want to go to everything, I am on a team and it’s a councilors when and how to munication open and keep- incredibly intense,” Ben- but you have to realize you great team – but the team put forward a motion. ing us informed of different nett-Parker said. “… Coun- can’t do that,” Aguirre said. is different than I thought The public hearings since things that are going on,” cil is considered a part-time “You can’t be everywhere. it would be in terms of ac- then have gone smoother, Aguirre said. job. It is not a part-time job, You can’t be at everything.” tually collaborating more not only because the four When the new council and I did know that going Aguirre has come to on things to improve Alex- new councilors better un- in. I expected it to be more terms with that reality, even andria,” Jackson said. “The derstand the process but SEE COUNCIL | 11
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COUNCIL FROM | 10 tion presented by staff, the voices of constituents and was elected, many noted the the words of other council- “I think the first couple diversity on the dais, not ors, listening is a signifi- months, particularly, were only in terms of race, gen- cant part of the job, Jackson der and age, but background said. Learning how to sort incredibly intense. ... I expected it and perspective. Jackson through all the information to be more than a full-time job, but said that diversity has been and come to a conclusion is I think having that expectation and an incredible asset. just as important, and each “Because of that [diver- councilor has figured out then living that day to day, it’s an sity] everybody has their their own process. adjustment getting used to that.” own comfort zone in terms “Totality of the circum- of their own perspective, stances or the overall weight – Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, vice mayor but we’re all challenging of the information and evi- each other to think outside dence presented is my gen- each other’s comfort zones eral guidance,” Seifeldein sumptions that have been sounding board that will ing to a conclusion for a and outside of each other’s said. “Often, advocates and made or how the infor- not repeat anything I say,” vote and coming to terms boxes,” Jackson said. activists focus on one factor mation came to us,” Ben- Jackson said. “Honestly, I’m with what that vote means Of course, the four new to make their points, which nett-Parker said. very, very lucky to have the to friends and neighbors are councilors acknowledged is alright. However, I con- Between the pay-by- circle of friends that I have. two very different things, disagreements do occur on sider all factors and weigh phone parking program, … I have some really close Aguirre said. and off the dais. There have them accordingly. Some a proposed halal chicken friends that are really intel- “You can’t please every- already been a few split votes factors may weigh more butchery and the e-scooter ligent. They were part of my one. It’s just not going to in the first eight months. than others, but no one fac- revolution coming to Alex- ‘kitchen cabinet’ during my be possible, so I think one “Sometimes we disagree, tor is determinative.” andria, council has already campaign.” of the hardest things is be- but we’re able to do that in “It’s just looking at all voted on a few contentious Many say Alexandria is ing able to say ‘no’ to your a positive, respectful man- the information I’ve col- issues. In cases like these, a city that operates like a friends, being able to say ner,” Bennett-Parker said. lected from various differ- Jackson said it’s important small town. In cases, like ‘no’ to people that helped ent sources and trying to to have a solid “sounding the proposed halal chicken you get to where you are,” Finding a process weigh all of that and then board” outside of council. butchery or the upcoming Between the informa- also thinking through as- “[I] have an awesome Seminary Road vote, com- SEE COUNCIL | 14 WE’RE YOUR NEIGHBOR!
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WHITAKER FROM | 1 to drive that way. He always on the morning of his birth- The morning of Whitak- Erin said that with all the says, ‘Will you go the Bum- day. Things escalated quickly. er’s birthday, enough yellow media attention Whitaker’s ker is a preschooler at Charles blebee way?’ Even if we need Facebook groups of Alex- cars showed up to fill multi- surprise has gotten, she’s Barrett Elementary School. to go the other way, so we’ll andria mothers spread the ple streets, and Whitaker was glad she’d been able to share Whitaker’s mom, Erin just go the wrong way so that word to their neighbors, lo- joined by a crowd of neigh- his story, especially with Weinburger, said the surprise he can see Bumblebee.” cal broadcast news stations bors, classmates, newscast- September being Childhood was inspired by a neighbor With Whitaker’s birthday blasted the call to view- ers, police officers and even a Cancer Awareness Month. who owned a yellow car. approaching, Erin and her ers, Alexandria City Pub- few Transformers in costume In addition, with a na- “There’s a car that parks husband decided to put out lic Schools commissioned on his walk to school. tional blood shortage taking in the back alley in our a call for anyone with yellow a school bus to attend and Whitaker was diagnosed place, Erin said she hopes neighborhood, and it’s a cars to park on their street so the sheriff’s office rallied its with stage four high risk neu- that Whitaker’s story in- yellow Mustang,” Erin said. that Whitaker could walk past forces to provide crowd and roblastoma at 13 months old. spires those who can to do- “[Whitaker] always wants us a whole street of Bumblebees traffic control. After a trying period where nate blood. Whitaker spent countless “[Whitaker’s] had 60 nights at the hospital, under- transfusions, and that’s 60 went at least 60 blood trans- people [who] have saved his fusions and had two stem cell life,” Erin said. “This is the transplants, he’s been out of product of what happens the hospital for more than a when you donate blood be- year. cause he just wouldn’t be “We have a brilliant medi- here if it wasn’t for that. cal team and we’ve been real- That’s something only hu- ly lucky. His scans look really mans can do for one another good,” Erin said. “He’s doing and it’s really important. So, wonderful. He’s been home if you can, give blood.” with us and out of the hos- To learn more about do- pital for over a year now. He nating blood, visit www. started preschool last week, inovablood.org or www.red- five days a week. So yeah, it’s crossblood.org. going very well.” [email protected]
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COURTESY PHOTO Grace Episcopal School gets new turf field Grace Episcopal School cushioned turf field in July, playgrounds, amphitheater, students started off their complete with permanent basketball court and nature year breaking in a new turf line markings. trail, the new turf field com- field, which was installed Physical education and pletes an extensive open-air over the summer. recess are important parts space, giving the students After focusing fund- of everyday life at Grace and many different opportunities raising efforts last year on allow children structured to experience the outdoors. replacing the existing turf and unstructured time to The community will come field, the school was able run, jump, play and more. together to bless the field at to purchase and install the Combined with Grace’s two the end of September. COURTESY PHOTO Browne faculty prepares for school year
Before the start of the quiry Mindset: Nurturing 8th grades. During work new school year, Browne the Dreams, Wonders, and week, middle school teach- Academy’s faculty partici- Curiosities of Our Young- ers spent two days training pated in professional devel- est Learners” by Trevor in Development Designs, a opment sessions. MacKenzie and Rebecca middle school-centric So- Kim McCue, lower school Bathurst-Hunt. The book cial-Emotional-Academ- head, and Serie Haeseler, inspired a discussion about ic-Learning program de- school counselor, trained the significance of the in- signed to empower students lower school teachers in quiry process and vali- to take ownership of their Browne’s new preschool dating the questions and learning and behavior. In through 4th grade social passions of the school’s this new advisory program, emotional learning curric- younger students. teachers help cultivate the ulum, Second Step. This year Browne is empathetic and supportive Lower school faculty creating a more robust student community that also discussed their sum- and meaningful advisory Browne holds dear as a core mer reading book, “In- program for 5th through value. 16 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Out of the classroom Education section ILS hosts summer MenMen ffullullyy aalivlivee conference, receives art grant Immanuel Lutheran the 2019-2020 school year to School faculty and staff support the visual arts pro- spent a busy summer en- gram. gaged in ongoing learning The grant, awarded by and strategic planning, in- Mid-Atlantic Lutherans in cluding hosting a three-day Mission, will support both professional conference in additional work on the late June, as they prepared to overall scope and sequence welcome 190 students to the of the school’s visual arts 2019-2020 academic year. program, as well as provide Faculty and staff explored funds for books, supplies topics including teachers and and materials for students Fall Open House culture making, assessments and teachers. and recitation and memory. “We are honored and Sunday, October 27 from 12:30-4:00 pm “As a faculty of friends, humbled to receive this HEADMASTER’S PRESENTATION AT 2:00 the opportunity to spend grant from MALIM to sup- days together immersed in port our visual arts pro- discourse and study felt less gram to complement our like ‘required professional existing music program development’ and more like and strengthen our overall a time of deep camaraderie,” commitment to the arts as Katherine Kramer, ILS assis- a core aspect of our classical tant headmaster, said. Lutheran curriculum,” Julia Additionally, ILS was Habrecht, ILS headmaster, awarded a $20,000 grant for said.
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in climate, recipe, tech- and embellish what we third leg in this tripod PORT CITY FLAVOR nique or mood can take are given. of purposeful preserva- CHEESE FROM | 17 transformed, becoming the finished products in Historically, chee- tion: charcuterie. Like countless different di- semaking was born of cheese, cooked or cured learning how to best se- things that excite, ele- rections. The magic is in necessity. The ability meats transform a high- lect and pair them. vate and sustain. What Simultaneously sim- starts as fresh milk or the transformation, one for farmers to convert ly perishable raw mate- ple and astoundingly grape juice becomes that is rooted in thou- highly-perishable milk rial into food that can complex, cheese and something else entire- sands of years of the into something that be kept for months — or wine are humble liquids ly, as subtle deviations human drive to enhance could feed their families even years — without during winter made the spoiling. difference between life In the days before and death. refrigeration, freshly Wine, though not butchered meat would necessarily as critical, become inedible almost was once a safer alter- immediately. The brave native to dirty drinking soul who one ancient water, which could car- day decided to salt, de- ry illness. hydrate, cure and then As modern technol- eat it, will never be ogy has made natural known. But that lega- preservation less nec- cy lives on in the thou- essary, wine and cheese sands of salamis, pâtés have become objects of and hams that are eat- art and sources of local en every day around the pride, their production world. Even beef jerky and sales keeping en- has these same illustri- tire communities alive. ous roots. Not surprisingly, these Now that we’ve ancient products of the learned a little about land grew up togeth- them, it’s time to focus er and their common on how to select and reflections of locality serve cheese, wine and keep them closely unit- charcuterie like a pro. ed. Let’s go back to school I would be remiss if … in the tastiest way. I didn’t mention the SEE CHEESE | 19
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PORT CITY FLAVOR: Recipe Live Oak’s red-wine braised Shenandoah beef short ribs (Serves 4-6) Ingredients Directions 3 lbs. boneless Shenan- and chopped Heat canola oil in a thick-bot- Add chicken stock/veal stock If cooking the short ribs sous doah beef cooperative tomed braising pan over high mixture, allow liquid to come to vide, place the portions of short ribs, trimmed and - 1 leek, diced and tri- heat. a simmer. seared short ribs into the cryo- ple-washed vac bags, add two tbsp of the portioned into 6-ounce Caramelize the seasoned Make a cheesecloth bag to place already-made braising liquid to servings, and seasoned short rib pieces on both sides the peppercorns, bay leaves, each bag, along with an optional with salt, pepper and - 1 Spanish onion, until golden brown on each thyme, rosemary and sage. piece of parmesan cheese rind smoked paprika chopped side, set aside. Place bouquet of herbs in the for added flavor. Vacuum seal braising liquid. bags, place in water bath set at - 1/4 cup canola oil - 1 sprig thyme Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots 180 degrees for 12 hours. and leeks to the hot braising Add salt to mixture and allow - 4 oz. dry red wine - 1 sprig rosemary pan, stirring frequently, allowing liquid to cook 20 minutes before Serve braised short ribs over the vegetables to caramelize. using. parmesan grits (recipe below) - 20 oz. chicken stock - 1 sprig sage with roasted local Kabocha (substitute ½ veal stock if Add tomato paste to vegetables, If cooking the short ribs tradi- squash, or other fall vegetables - 1 bay leaf, torn cook over medium heat for three tionally in the oven, place all of you have access to it) minutes, until the tomato paste the portioned pieces of short **For added flavor, strain the has cooked. ribs back into the braising liquid, braising liquid and puree the - 1/4 cup tomato paste - 1 tsp black peppercorns, whole and cover the braising pan with vegetables that were inside of Add red wine to the vegetable a lid. Place in a 300-degree the liquid. Return that vegetable - 2 garlic cloves per serv- - 2 tbsp kosher salt mixture, allow to cook for five oven for at least four hours, or puree back to the original brais- ing, crushed minutes, or until the alcohol until meat is fork-tender. Allow ing liquid and use as a sauce to flavor of the wine has been meat to fully cool inside of its top the short ribs. - 2 ribs celery, washed - parmesan cheese rinds removed. own braising liquid. (optional) 24 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES PORT CITY FLAVOR: Foodie Say goodbye to summer with a salmon kale salad
BY LEA HURT he developed a deep ap- preciation for Japanese Chef Sonny Tena of and American cuisine. Blackwall Hitch has a pas- Tena prides himself on sion for food that started at being a problem solver and a young age. His father was a purveyor of unconven- pastry chef and he frequent- tional techniques, often ly watched his mother and blending flavor profiles to grandmother cook meals give guests a unique taste at home. While his first at- in an otherwise traditional tempt at a family meal was offering. Tena employs his a bit charred, he fell in love CHEF SONNY TENA passion for food to con- with the culinary process Tena began his career nect and open a culinary and knew the kitchen was on the high seas as a dish- conversation with diners where he wanted to be. washer on an international at Blackwall Hitch in Alex- Tena’s motto is that ev- cruise line. He worked his andria. eryone starts from scratch way up to a full-time kitch- Check out Chef Tena’s and everyone has something en position, learning from a recipe for salmon kale sal- to learn. Although he leads highly skilled, international ad on the opposite page. the Blackwall Hitch kitchen, kitchen staff and studying he is known for appreciating the cooking styles and fla- and adapting the experienc- vors of a wide range of cui- Lea Hurt is a writer es of others as he mentors sines. Tena went on to work and consultant in the next generation of chefs. in Washington D.C., where Annapolis, Maryland
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Nail Ingredients 1 oz Monkey Shoulder scotch 1 oz sweet potato syrup ½ oz lemon juice ½ oz Drambuie Absinthe rinse Directions “Alexandria’s First and Foremost Philly Cheese Steak Shop” 1504 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 Ph. (703)836-9443 Shake all ingredients except the absinthe in a shaker tin. Fine strain ingredients into an Dine In, Carry Out or Delivery Mon-Wednesday 10am-8pm absinthe-rinsed rocks glass over a large ice Light breakfast menu available Thursday-Saturday 7am-8pm cube. Garnish with a sage leaf. Parking in the Rear Sunday 7 am-4pm
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Cobbler Ingredients 1.5 oz peach tea-infused 3 cubes of peach Filibuster Boondoggler 2 slices of lime whiskey .5 oz Fino sherry 1 dash Fee Brothers whis- key barrel-aged bitters .5 oz Demerara syrup
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FOOTBALL FROM | 29 anticipates Boon will return This team, in particular, ALEXANDRIA to the field by mid-season. holds a special place in the coordination, Joseph said. Joseph said the team still head coach’s heart. Many of SPORTS ROUNDUP “This is the most speed hasn’t reached its potential, the seniors have been play- This fall, the sports included are boys’ football and girls’ I think we’ve ever had,” Jo- but his players’ willingness ing football together, in one volleyball. We will also be running photos with captions seph said. “We have two of to learn, hardworking atti- form or another, since ele- from games and encourage readers to send timely photos the best defensive ends in tude and hunger for victory mentary school, and Joseph for submission to [email protected]. We will also the IAC and in the area and provide a solid foundation has been with them since continue covering games from various sports, as well as we’re pretty stout inside. for growth. the beginning. running sports features about Alexandria athletes. I like our front guys this “That’s what makes “This senior class, my year. Especially defensive- coaching them fun, is they’re first year teaching here at ly, I think they’re going to hungry to win and not just the lower school, they were BOYS’ FOOTBALL wreak havoc.” to win for themselves,” Jo- the little kids at the lower The Saints are still ad- seph said. “They want to win school who were in the end justing to a significant gap for St. Stephen’s and St. Ag- zone,” Joseph said. School Record in their offensive roster: se- nes School, and that’s what To see this team, this Bishop Ireton 1-0 nior running back Thomas makes it exciting.” group of players, go all the “Tre” Boon has been out of St. Stephen’s hasn’t been way to the state playoffs Episcopal 1-0 commission since suffering to the state playoffs since would mean the world to Jo- SSSAS 1-1 an ACL tear in March during 2007 and Joseph has yet to seph, he said. baseball season. Laron go to states, although he’s “It would mean every- T.C. Williams 2-0 Stewart, a first year running had some close calls. Last thing, to be honest with back, has taken over, but season, the team ended you, because it’s something Scores this week: Boon’s presence has been sixth in the league, nar- that they want and they’ve Sept. 6 missed on and off the field. rowly missing one of the been talking about and T.C. W 29-26 @ Robinson “He’s a leader, an emo- top four spots necessary to working towards since they tional leader, leads by exam- qualify for the state play- were young,” Joseph said. Sept. 7 ple, and that’s a big loss for offs. Joseph said he believes “They talk about leaving Episcopal W 29-0 vs. Gilman us and more than just on the this team has the best a legacy here, and I think SSSAS L 35-12 @ St. Christopher’s field,” Joseph said. chance of any Saints team that would be awesome for Boon has been attending in a long time of making it them.” every practice and Phillips all the way. [email protected] GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL School Record Bishop Ireton 4-3 Episcopal 2-2 CREST SSSAS 2-2-1 OF ALEXANDRIA T.C. Williams 2-7 55+ ACTIVE ADULT CONDOMINIUMS Scores this week: Sept. 3 Episcopal W 2-1 vs. Model T.C. L 3-0 vs. W.T. Woodson Secondary Sept. 5 Episcopal L 2-0 vs. Stone FAIRFAX COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW AVAILABLE B.I. W 3-1 @ Bishop Mc- Bridge AT THE CREST OF ALEXANDRIA CONDOMINIUMS Namara GDS Volleyball Play Day SSSAS W 3-0 vs. Oakcrest SSSAS L 2-0 vs George- 4-Level Condominiums | 1–2 Bedrooms | 1–2 Bathrooms Sept. 7 town Day School 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a yoga studio and fitness center | On-site activities coordinator Fredericksburg Christian SSSAS W 2-0 vs. D.C. Outdoor kitchen and firepit | Walking trails, parks, gardens, pickleball courts | Pet Friendly Invitational International B.I. W 2-0 vs. Model Sec- SSSAS T 1-1 vs. Sidwell CALL 703.268.1265 TODAY TO LEARN MORE! ondary Friends Income and other financial restrictions apply. Must qualify through Fairfax County Affordable B.I. L 2-0 vs. Stone Bridge Sept. 9 Dwelling Unit program. For further questions visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing. B.I. W 2-0 vs. Chancellor B.I. L 3-0 vs. Bishop Denis B.I. L 2-0 vs. FCHS J. O’Connell Episcopal L 2-0 vs. FCHS 6107 Fairview Drive Episcopal W 2-1 vs. Guard- Alexandria, VA 22315 ian Christian WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 31 Times ARTSLiving ‘A Few Good Men’ impresses at Little Theatre
BY MAE HUNT quoted and parodied more times than I can count, but it The Little Theatre of had a much different impact Alexandria’s production during the Little Theatre’s of “A Few Good Men” is a production. As expected sharp, dynamic execution from a Sorkin script, the of Aaron Sorkin’s famous energy of “A Few Good Men” story. It’s something that relies on the actors’ abilities longtime fans of the 1992 to deliver snappy dialogue film, as well as newcomers, with confidence and ease. are sure to enjoy. The entire cast does “A Few Good an impressive job. It was Men” follows Daniel entertaining to watch Quinn Kaffee (Brendan Quinn), a and Wesslund trade barbs, military lawyer with a devil- and their banter caused may-care attitude and a the audience to burst out specialty for plea bargains, laughing numerous times. as he is assigned to defend John Paul Odle and Jared two Marines accused of Diallo were also excellent murdering a fellow member as the two Marines awaiting of their unit. With help from trial. They successfully his friend Sam Weinberg communicated their (Jonathan Mulberg) and characters’ strict senses of the persistent Jo Galloway military discipline, making (Emma Wesslund), Kaffee it even more intriguing to discovers there’s more to watch the masks slip. the case than meets the eye. Kimmelman made for You may already be an excellent villain as familiar with the plot of “A Jessep, delivering his lines Few Good Men.” In fact, you with a mix of smugness may be able to quote most of and repressed wrath. It it from memory. Or maybe was fascinating to watch you’re like me, and your him make other characters knowledge extends solely uncomfortable, switching to one iconic line from the between calculated show’s antagonist, Nathan manipulation and sudden PHOTO/ ARI MCSHERRY Jessep (David Kimmelman) bursts of aggression before From left to right: Patrick Hogan (Sergeant at Arms), David Kimmelman (Col. Nathan Jessep) and Craig – “You want the truth? You becoming fully unhinged. Morris (M.P.) can’t handle the truth!” I’ve heard that line SEE MEN | 34 HOMES CALENDAR Grass Weekend events Are lawns really worth the trouble? | Page 32 Attend an after-work concert, a free performance at “Mirror Mirror” and more. | Page 35 32 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES Are lawns worth the trouble? BY MARTY ROSS kids a place to play. “There is something There’s no need to defend about our vision of home – your turf: A carpet of lawn lawn is attached to that,” – even if it includes clover, Chrysanthe Broikos, a cu- violets and a smattering of rator at the National Build- dandelions – is a beautiful, ing Museum in Washington time-honored tradition, dat- D.C., said. “Developers are ing back to the age of village putting more homes on less greens. land. People are willing to For lots of people, lawns have a smaller lawn, but are all there is to garden- they still want a piece of it.” ing. But lawns are also the A gigantic indoor lawn of PHOTO/MARTY ROSS gentle background to the artificial turf, created with A lawn is among the features that make a house a home. It doesn’t have to be perfect, although this angles and architecture in the help of architecture front lawn comes pretty close. our residential landscapes, and design studio Rock- the soothing green swath well Group’s LAB, was the than a great expanse of chirped in the soundtrack, Visitors felt right at around a home. Patches of centerpiece of the National grass. Hammocks and deck and the bell of an ice cream home, according to Cathy lawn knit our neighbor- Building Museum’s summer chairs were scattered every- truck could be heard in the Frankel, the museum’s vice hoods together. They frame installation. where. Virtual fireflies lit distance, along with the our flower gardens and give The lawn was much more the scene at night. Crickets gentle roar of lawn mowers. SEE LAWNS | 33 NVS Kitchen & Bath Manassas Showroom: McLean Design Studio 8982 Hornbaker Road opening this fall! Manassas, VA 20109
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HONORARY CHAIR COUNCIL FROM | 14 said this year’s budget is go- feeling confident about the ing to be “gruesome” com- discussions, questions and to mention the ongoing ef- pared to last year’s. votes ahead of them. fects of Amazon’s arrival in “I don’t foresee this up- “It’s definitely been in- the region. coming budget season be- teresting and fun, but I am Outside of regular meet- ing as simple as the last really looking forward to ings, council will have joint one,” Aguirre said. “I think this next session to get go- work sessions with the we’re going to see some CIP ing,” Aguirre said. “We’ve Kristen Coffield school board and with Ar- issues.” all learned a little bit more. 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STUDIO DEDICATION In honor of Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Torpedo Factory’s 45th anniversa- Prince St. Location: Four Mile Run Park, 3700 ry as an art space, the Torpedo Fac- Information: www.nvfaa.org/hap- Commonwealth Ave. tory Artists’ Association is dedicating pening Information: waterdiscovery- studio 311 to TFAA founder Marian day2019.eventbrite.com Van Landingham. The solo show will SEPTEMBER 14 highlight Van Landingham’s work and CELEBRATE LIKE IT’S 1776 its evolution over the past 45 years. Brandywine Living invites the commu- Time: 5 to 8 p.m. LEE-FENDALL HOUSE SPEAK- nity to celebrate like it’s 1776. This Location: The Torpedo Factory, 105 EASY NIGHT The Lee-Fendall free, family-friendly event is hosted N. Union St., Studio 311 House’s Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy in honor of National Assisted Living Information: Carol Talkov, carol- Night event returns for a fourth Week 2019, “A Spark of Creativity.” [email protected] year. This fundraiser celebrates the Activities include a cherry dessert house’s Prohibition-era history, when contest, fun education with George WORLD-BEAT PERFORMANCE it was home to Alexandria’s liquor and Martha Washington, live enter- The artistry of singer/actor Charles wholesalers. All proceeds will support tainment, revolutionary crafts and a Williams and global-jazz percus- the museum’s mission to explore photo booth. Attendees may submit sionist/composer Tom Teasley will Alexandria’s shared history and pro- their own dessert to the cherry bake- present a program featuring the in- mote its relevance in today’s society. off or be a taste tester and vote for spirational texts of authors including Attendees can dance the night away their favorites. Langston Hughes and Martin Luther to jazz and ragtime music and brush Time: 1 to 4 p.m. King, Jr. as well as African folk songs. up on their skills to enter a dance Location: 5550 Cardinal Place All are accompanied by inventive contest. 1920s-style drinks will be Information: alex-celebrate-1776. percussive rhythms and melodies. served. General admission tickets are eventbrite.com Time: 7 p.m. $60 and include heavy hors d’oeu- Location: The Athenaeum, 201 vres, dessert and two drink tickets for STORYTIME LIVE! Kiddie Academy Prince St. cocktails, wine or beer. of Alexandria, a local educational Information: www.nvfaa.org/ Time: 7 p.m. child care provider, invites Alexan- events/charles-williams-tom-teasley Location: 614 Oronoco St. dria-area children and their families Information: www.leefendallhouse. to Storytime LIVE!, a free community 1 9 / 2 0 SEPTEMBER 13 org reading event. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to SAFE SPACE NOVA FUNDRAIS- enjoy a story reading and classroom FRIDAY AFTER WORK CON- ER BRUNCH Safe Space NOVA, a visit with Curious George and Pinka- CERT SERIES Co-sponsored by the Season nonprofit organization which services licious. Parents are encouraged to Office of Historic Alexandria and the the Northern Virginia area, is hosting bring their cameras to capture the ex- Folklore Society of Greater Washing- its first brunch fundraiser. Safe Space citement. Storytime LIVE! is free and ton, Friday-night concerts will take NOVA wants to educate the commu- open to everyone: current students, place on the second Friday of each nity on the issues LGBT+ youth face, new friends interested in learning month. The September concert fea- tell the story of why and how the or- more about Kiddie Academy of Alex- tures fiddler and folksinger Emerald ganization exists and ask for support andria and anyone looking to share a Rae. The event is free, with a $15 to continue programming. Safe Space special experience with their child. ImagInary Symphony suggested donation for the musi- NOVA was founded in 2016 with the Time: 10 a.m. cians. No tickets are required. Beer goal of inviting LGBT+ youth across Location: Kiddie Academy of Alexan- and wine will be available for sale, as Northern Virginia to participate in dria, 1000 Bernard St., Suite 102 Saturday, well as light refreshments. social activities that are inviting, fun Information: www.kastorytime.com Time: 6 to 8 p.m. and most of all safe. ct p m Location: 220 N. Washington St. O 5, 2019 ∙ 8 . . Time: Noon to 4 p.m. SEPTEMBER 15 Information: www.alexandriava.gov Location: The Garden, 5380 Eisen- Sunday, hower Ave., Suite C MIRROR MIRROR FREE PER- Information: safespacenova.org THE KINGSTON TRIO AT THE ct p m FORMANCE The best way to experi- BIRCHMERE Cited as an influence O 6, 2019 ∙ 3 . . ence Mirror Mirror and its interactive 9/11 HEROES RUN Travis Manion by recording artists as musically lights is with a live outdoor perfor- Foundation, one of the nation’s and generationally diverse as Dylan, mance series. Mark your calendar for largest veteran non-profit organiza- Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, original commissioned performances tions, will host the 12th annual 9/11 Mumford & Sons and The Avett The ASO’s season opens by Orange Grove Dance on Sept. 13 Heroes Run national race series in Brothers, The Kingston Trio recently and 14. Bring a chair or blanket, but more than 90 locations across the celebrated 60 years of entertaining with Beethoven’s Triple please leave pets at home. Inspired country and around the world. The audiences with the “Keep the Music by the Fresnel lens at historic Jones D.C. area will host the 9/11 Heroes Playing Tour.” All three members, Concerto featuring soloists Point Lighthouse, Mirror Mirror Run 5K race and one-mile fun run in Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton Rita Sloan (piano), Nicholas beckons visitors with brilliant hues. Alexandria. The race series will unite and Don Marovich, have intrinsic When the sun is low, it responds to the community to remember the near- links to and experience with the orig- Tavani (violin) and Alan sound with illuminated color. The ly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, as well as inal group. They will perform such City of Alexandria commissioned to honor the veterans, military and timeless classics “Where Have Richardson (cello) under these free public performances to be first responders who serve our coun- All The Flowers Gone?” “Tom Dooley” the direction of Maestro inspired by and in conversation with try and our communities. Registration and “MTA.” the installation. is now open for participants to run, Time: 7:30 p.m. James Ross. Time: 8 p.m. walk or ruck. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince Time: 8 a.m. Mount Vernon Ave. St. Location: 8428 Fort Hunt Road Information: www.birchmere.com Information: alexandriava.gov/ Information: 619-977-9928 or publicart [email protected] ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE AT THE MASONIC MEMORIAL Al 13 OF NAZARETH: A POET EX- WATER DISCOVERY DAY The City Petteway and Amy White will perform PLAINED Join your favorite poet’s fa- of Alexandria, AlexRenew and Virginia an eclectic acoustic repertoire, vorite poet, Marquis “13 of Nazareth” American Water will host the city’s including original, traditional, con- Adult: $20-$85 Student: $10 Youth: $5 Mix, for an encounter with his word third annual Water Discovery Day. The temporary Celtic and Appalachian minus the usual emphasis on perfor- free, family-friendly event will include (703) 548-0885 • www.alexsym.org mance as he sits with the audience a number of exhibitors and will SEE CALENDAR | 42 36 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Who do our leaders Opinion work for? “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” The debate about whether or how to restructure Seminary - Thomas Jefferson Road is expected to draw to a close with a vote at Saturday’s city council public hearing. All parties involved appear to be frustrated with the process, as three letters on the following opinion pages attest. The way this issue has been handled by city staff and city council raises two important questions about local represen- tative government, which reverberate well beyond what hap- pens on Seminary Road: Who do our city staff, mayor and city council actually work for? And to what extent should we expect staff and council to defer to the wishes of those most impacted by their decisions? One of the most controversial aspects of the almost two- year Seminary Road process has been the way input from non-Alexandrians has been treated as the equal of opinions expressed by residents. Surveys seeking input on options for Seminary Road did not require respondents to list a city or state of residence. This means that while those who oppose narrowing Semi- nary Road are almost all local – primarily nearby residents and city fire officials – those who favor a road diet are as likely to be bicycle advocates from out of state as they are Alexandria residents. Perhaps on some level we all aspire to be citizens of the world, with no national, state or local boundaries and in Your Views which we only think globally. But in reality, because utopia doesn’t exist, the United States is a representative democracy, while the City of Alexandria has a city manager/city council form of government. Wonderful care from In Alexandria, residents elect the mayor and council, who function as a legislature and in turn select the city manager, who functions as an unelected executive. Most other city staff city responders report solely to the city manager. The unfortunate aspect of this setup is that unelected, To the editor: called the animal shelter, which quickly largely unaccountable city staff wield enormous power over There was a sad incident recently on sent an employee with two animal car- local decisions through their control of process. And process our block. An elderly resident, who had riers to round up the dog and cat. They includes details such as whether to consider surveys that been released from Alexandria Hospital will be boarded at a shelter until a later don’t include the city and state of respondents. two days before, called for an ambulance time. Three Alexandria policemen were A cynical analysis of this process would lead to the con- again. Her husband, whom the neighbors also present in case they were needed. clusion that city staff favor the option of narrowing Seminary on the block had been caring for, would A second ambulance arrived to take Road referred to as a “road diet” and deliberately designed the have been left alone. He is also in poor the husband to the hospital and the fire process to produce a desired result. We would be less likely to health. In addition, there were two ani- captain went ahead to make sure that the hold this opinion if this process happened less often. mals in the house that needed to be fed couple did not get separated at the hospi- The second question, concerning the extent to which and walked. tal. Husband and wife were placed in the our elected officials should listen to residents, is interre- A call was made to Adult Protective same room. lated but different. Services describing their plight. An am- Many of the neighbors, myself includ- Public input isn’t supposed to be a box to be checked so bulance arrived and the medics went into that city staff, the mayor and city council can then push the house to assess the situation and they ed, witnessed the goings-on and I was through whatever they want. If that’s not our local method agreed that the wife should be transport- really impressed and gratified to see how of operation, then why are so few initiatives that come before ed to the hospital and that the husband well the city can respond to this kind of council defeated? The only one in recent memory that failed could not be left alone. emergency. I know that the city receives was the proposed Business Improvement District in Old Town The medic made a call to Community much grumbling and many complaints. I that met with overwhelming opposition from potentially im- and Human Services and a fire captain just want to be sure that city workers also pacted businesses and residents. working for the agency that day came to receive praise for the work they do. take command and make decisions. She -Miriam Olinger, SEE OUR VIEW | 39 was efficient, decisive and caring. She Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 37
Open letter to city leaders Filling in the Blanks on seminary road with Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D. To the editor: north central Alexandria are drivers We, the 13 undersigned Civic As- negatively affected by traffic conges- sociations that represent more than tion. Our part of the city has received Big things are afoot 9,000 households in Alexandria, urge no new options in public transit in the city council to affirm the decision of the past decade, and none are forecast for Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board the foreseeable future. According to in ACPS to keep four traffic lanes on Seminary the Central Alexandria Traffic Study, There is nothing quite like the first and engaging all students in high-qual- Road, with two new crosswalks for pe- 42 percent of the traffic on our roads day of school to inspire us as educators. ity instruction in all of our schools. Our destrian safety, when council votes at is cut-through traffic from outside of Visiting every school and seeing smil- expectation is to remove barriers for the Sept. 14 public hearing. the city. Road diets will not change ing faces and excited students is possi- students and provide them with the Our unprecedented, grassroots this fact and reducing lanes will exac- bly one of the most rewarding experi- supports necessary to achieve within alliance of civic associations is the erbate the problem. ences for any superintendent. ACPS and beyond. It is clear that not result of the city’s proposal to place a The city must do more to incor- T.C. Williams High all students are engaged small stretch of a major arterial road- porate more residents’ viewpoints on School put on its traditional in a high-quality learning way on a “road diet” by taking away its transportation planning boards #ACPSFirstDay show. Stu- environment which can half of the existing car lanes. We re- and committees. We are too beholden dents were greeted by the impact the academic suc- main frustrated by the city’s process to one-size-fits-all approaches com- marching band and got to cess of our students. Our and lack of transparency in making ing from special interest groups. Our walk down a red carpet as work around equity will road diet decisions. This has fostered commitment to regional connectivity they were cheered by stu- also feed into the develop- distrust and raised questions about must be balanced by a commitment to dents waving banners de- ment of our 2025 Strategic accountability measures in our city’s protecting our own neighborhoods. claring Titan Pride. Plan – due to be adopted in transportation planning. Alexandrians want impartial data What is more, our facili- DR. GREGORY spring 2020 – which will This issue is not justifiably about and solutions that accurately account ties also put on a show. The HUTCHINGS, ED.D establish the road map for public safety, as the city’s own data for changes in travel times for school floors and hallways were the school division over shows that this portion of Seminary and emergency personnel, neighbor- gleaming, the lawns freshly mowed, the next five years. Road is safe. Data from Vision Zero and hood cut-through traffic and other landscaping trim and multilingual One of the main priorities of our work Traffic Records Electronic Data System impacts resulting from lane reduc- signs hung. Students and teachers were this year will be social, emotional and shows zero deaths or serious injuries tions. Council must acknowledge the welcomed back to many freshly painted academic learning (SEAL), which aims on this part of the road. How do you unique character of our city neighbor- classrooms and new carpeting in sev- to develop resiliency, responsible deci- make something safer than zero? hoods in multimodal transportation eral communal areas, and the Mount sion-making, healthy relationships and We prioritize safety, too, but ma- planning, preserve arterial roadways Vernon Play Garden was open to smil- empathy. Research continues to show nipulating data to give the illusion for accessibility and not get ahead of ing, jumping and laughing elementary that social and emotional learning not that this portion of Seminary Road itself in adopting futuristic measures school students. only create a healthy context for learn- is unsafe does not improve safety or that don’t work for today. This school year, ACPS is setting a ing to take place, but that these skills ac- promote trust. The unsafe portion We urge city council to uphold the new standard for our facilities. Our goal tually enhance academic rigor and suc- of Seminary Road that demands at- decision of the Traffic and Parking is to keep each one of our schools looking cess with navigating life obstacles. tention is the western side around Board to maintain Seminary Road beautiful every day of the year. We still This fall, our school board will make the I-395 interchange. Plus, the King with four car travel lanes and new have some work to do to attain this ex- a decision around the model best suit- Street road diet has yielded limit- pedestrian crosswalks on Sept. 14. pectation; however, significant progress ed to delivering future high school ed- ed benefits beyond reduced speed- Failure to stand with the TPB and our has been made over the past year. We ucational programming through The ing, which could have been achieved civic associations will stifle the will of will also be asking our students to love High School Project – one of the most without reducing car lanes. the majority. Residents should use the our schools and help keep them clean. important initiatives that has come out Given our need to connect with Call, Click, Connect system to show We will be encouraging students to of the school division in years. We want INOVA Alexandria Hospital, Alexan- support for this position. apply their environmentally friendly to ensure that our current high school dria City Public Schools/St. Stephen’s -Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association, skills and school ownership by recy- students and future generations of & St. Agnes School, Fire Station #206 Cameron Station Civic Association, Clover cling, picking up their trash and keep- high school students are engaged in a and I-395, the TPB correctly deter- College Park Civic Association, North Ridge ing our cafeterias clean throughout the wide variety of experiences and hands- mined that car lanes should not be re- Citizens’ Association, Old Town Civic school year. The classroom environ- on learning so that they can develop duced. Notably, city staff said traffic Association, Parkside at Alexandria, Seminary ment matters when it comes to teach- academic and life skills suited to the volumes on Seminary west of Howard Civic Association, Seminary Hill Association, ing and learning. That’s why the ACPS 21st century. Whether we had capaci- Street are already too high for a road Seminary Ridge Civic Association, Seminary 2020 Strategic Plan has a goal that ty challenges or not at the high school diet. City growth projections bolster West Civic Association, Strawberry Hill Civic commits us to improving the condition level, our enhancement and refinement this finding. Association, Taylor Run Citizens’ Association, of all of our schools: “Facilities and the of educational programming is a top The vast majority of residents in Wakefield Tarleton Civic Association Learning Environment: ACPS will pro- priority to ensure that we are preparing vide optimal and equitable learning en- our young people for the ever-chang- The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the vironments.” ing world. writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the This coming school year, we will endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. continue our focus on ensuring equity SEE HUTCHINGS | 38 38 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Implement bike lanes Alexandrians are called for in master plan united against To the editor: ing cherry-picked data; people who I am writing in response to let- avoid bicycling on Seminary out of Seminary lane reduction ters and articles published in the fear, including myself, are repeated- Alexandria Times about the propos- ly told to go ahead and ride on Semi- To the editor: its own residents. The Seminary Road al to repave a one-mile segment of nary because “the data says it’s safe.” In your Aug. 29 editorial, “Seminary issue is following the same trajectory of Seminary Road without adding the Bike-lane opponents seem to Road touches on bigger issues,” you cor- favoring the opinions of non-Alexandri- bike lanes specified in the master think this is a funny joke, as they rectly and fairly called out expressions ans on a matter of keen local interest. plan. As one of many who partici- keep repeating it. Safe streets ad- of a safety problem on Seminary Road In addition to advocacy lobbies, pated in the 2016 master plan up- vocates on Alexandria’s boards and as “misleading and false.” The editorial there are also massive corporate inter- date, I am concerned that we are not commissions are subjected to char- also cautioned city council against ig- ests at play. One local bike lobby group following through. acter assassination and pressured to noring citizen input and strong major- lists Transurban and Lyft as two of its As a supporter of the “extinction resign. We are told they are biased ity public support for maintaining four main donors. Transurban has the $500 rebellion,” I am concerned that we and unfit to serve. In one case an lanes on Seminary Road with new safe- million contract for HOT lanes on I-395 are not ditching fossil fuels quick overheard f-bomb, part of a pri- ty improvements. and thus a financial interest in creating enough to halt pollution-driven vate conversation – my friend was Despite what is clear public opinion, local congestion near HOT lanes that mass extinction. It seems clear that venting to me and me only – was some in city hall continue to baselessly would spike demand. Lyft has a finan- a toxic public process is preventing repeatedly mischaracterized as a assert that the public is divided. In real- cial interest in increasing demand for action. Other U.S. cities also face this public statement. It wasn’t.Public ity, the residents of Alexandria are over- its ridesharing and scooter services. problem. We can learn from their ex- fights over specific streets projects whelmingly united in support of main- In addition to Transurban and Lyft, periences. Boston, Massachusetts are as predictable as they are toxic. taining four lanes with additional safety the Lime scooter corporation, working provides an example. When com- While I do my best to focus on the improvements for pedestrians. The ad- expressly with the Alexandria Bicy- munities make plans together, they issues and tune out the insults, I vocacy for bike lanes in Alexandria and cle and Pedestrian Advisory Commit- support transportation options. This have reached a point where words reduction of traffic lanes on Seminary tee, joined in the effort. In a mass text is why support for bike lanes repeat- cannot express the utter contempt Road mainly comes from regional and message, Lime specifically requested edly polls above 60 percent. This is that I feel for some of my so-called national bike lane lobbyists and cor- for customers to pressure city hall and why we in Alexandria specify robust neighbors. I don’t want to feel this porate interests that have appeared to again stated that there is no need to in- bicycle, walking and transit net- bitterness, but cannot fix it by launch astroturfing campaigns. clude city and state of residence. works in our master plan. Because myself. We need to act together. At the June 24 Traffic and Parking These tactics serve to convey a false fights over specific streets are uni- Our current system, where civ- Board hearing, a significant number of sense of support by Alexandria resi- versally nasty, Boston now requires ilized planning in 2016 leads to a speakers in favor of bike lanes identified dents for arterial lane reduction, new that all repaved streets be brought street-fight over implementation in themselves as non-Alexandrians. Earli- bike lanes and, according to public in- into compliance with their trans- 2019, is not working. As shown by er in the year, the Washington Area Bi- formation from Inova Alexandria Hos- portation master plan. In the debate a referendum in Phoenix, Arizona, cycle Association sponsored a petition pital and the Alexandria Fire Depart- over Seminary, I read that my mem- communities support biking/walk- in favor of bike lanes that specifically ment, unnecessary risk in emergency bership in a regional bicycling asso- ing/transit networks. Boston’s pro- instructed signatories that they need response. ciation makes me an outsider in my cess, which emphasizes planning not identify their city and state of resi- By definition, the noted activities own community and that advocates over street fights, suggests a way dence. Of note, the city champions this are examples of astroturfing: an orga- for safer streets are running secre- forward. petition as evidence that the public is nized activity intended to create a false tive private organizations. Genuine -Jonathan Krall, divided on the issue. impression of a local grassroots move- pleas for safety are dismissed us- Alexandria The WABA petition wouldn’t be the ment that is in reality controlled and first time that non-residents weighed financed by lobbyists and corporations HUTCHINGS FROM | 37 porting students and staff in the pur- strongly in Alexandria’s affairs. A re- with scant local support. Unfortunately suit of excellence and promoting the view of the record in the King Street for Alexandrians, the line between city Finally, it is impossible to do this principles of inclusiveness and equity bike lane additions revealed that nearly hall and the bike lobbyists and corpo- work without the collaboration of our throughout our school division. half of the petition signers in favor of rate interests has become difficult to entire community and we encourage I encourage you to come out to city hall’s grossly underused bike lanes discern. you to make your voice heard and our community meetings, subscribe were non-Alexandrians. And, when We encourage city council and the advocate for a brighter future for all more closely examined, the letter-writ- mayor to listen to the residents who to ACPS Express to stay in touch with students. We value every voice in our ing campaign was substantially verba- elected them, cast a skeptical eye to information about our schools and community and want each and every tim letters with few stating a city and organized lobbying efforts from spe- even consider signing up as a volun- one of our schools and buildings to be state of residence. cial interest groups and corporations teer. We look forward to working with a place where all families and mem- Even more egregious, this pat- and restore faith in their ability to bers of our community feel welcome. you, our community, to ensure the tern continued in the widely reported serve our needs. Support four lanes In ACPS, we have students who success of all of our students as we slaughterhouse litigation against the on Seminary Road with safety im- hail from 114 different countries and work to make this the best year ever city. When pressed on the issue, the city provements for pedestrians. speak 119 different languages. We for ACPS. stated in court pleadings that it places -Alexis Sargent, celebrate our diversity as a strength. -The writer is superintendent of as much value on the opinions of out- Alexandria ACPS remains committed to sup- Alexandria City Public Schools. of-town special interests as it does on WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 39 OUT OF THE ATTIC
The day the hurricane came to Alexandria Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] While Alexandria was In total, the giant storm de- “Death … was following in, and falling bricks turned Missy Schrott spared the effects of Hurri- stroyed approximately $9.6 in the wake of the distur- its wooden stage into little Editor cane Dorian, our town has million in property, which bance, and in two instances more than kindling. [email protected] not always been so fortunate. today would equal approx- at least, bricks and debris The resident of 124 S. Margaret Stevens In fact, Alexandria has a long imately $289 million. The had crushed out human life. Fairfax Street, John Heisley, Sales Director history of vicious storms. storm killed more than 202 Mr. Stewart was killed out- barely saved his three chil- [email protected] A hailstorm on June 2, people along the East Coast. right while sitting in a back dren from a chimney that Patrice V. Culligan 1879 shattered almost every Rather than covering room of his home on the collapsed on the bed that Publisher Emerita window pane in the city that the broad destruction of the north side of the 500 block they had been sleeping in. [email protected] faced west. But the worst for storm, the Sept. 30 Alexan- of Cameron Street.” In total, approximately 200 a long time was the Sept. 29, dria Gazette focused on the The collapse of a wall from buildings suffered damage EDITORIAL 1896 cyclone, now known as storm’s destruction in Alex- his neighbor’s house collided in Alexandria, at approxi- Cody Mello-Klein the Cedar Keys Hurricane. andria. It read, in part: with his chimney, and its sub- mately $100,000 worth of Reporter & Photographer sequent collapse rained bricks damage in 1896 currency. [email protected] and mortar on Mr. Stewart, The accounts of the 1896 killing him instantly. Cedar Keys Hurricane are a ADVERTISING The accounts of the 1896 Cedar Other buildings also suf- harsh reminder that though Deb Riley Keys Hurricane are a harsh fered damage. Third Baptist rare, hurricanes can reach [email protected] Church on the northeast Alexandria. The loss of life reminder that though rare, hurricanes Marty DeVine corner of Patrick and Prin- and property that night 123 [email protected] can reach Alexandria. The loss of life cess Streets suffered ex- years ago serves as a stark and property that night 123 years treme damage to all parts warning that hurricanes are Margaret Stevens [email protected] ago serves as a stark warning that of its building, except for its never a joking matter. hurricanes are never a joking matter.” bell tower. Schuler’s Hall on Patrice V. Culligan the south side of King Street Out of the Attic is [email protected] between Patrick and Henry provided by the Office of Tina Franco had its southern wall blown Historic Alexandria. Office Administrator [email protected]
OUR VIEW FROM | 36 it’s also true for other issues. detrimental to public safe- the goal all along has been for GRAPHIC DESIGN Perhaps the most honest ty. Will council consider the council to consider, then pass, Lyvian Sieg Yes, NIMBYism is alive and convincing input on the professional opinion of its the road diet alternative. Sue Capper and well, and small concerns Seminary Road debate came own former fire chief when Alexandrians can take [email protected] by a few generally should not from former Alexandria Fire deciding whether to narrow heart from the following: CONTRIBUTORS stand in the way of the great- Chief Robert Dube. While Seminary Road and other If your local elected repre- er good. But conversely, the Dube, in an interview with main city arteries? sentatives do not heed your Mara Benner wishes of a small number of Alexandria Times editor Mis- We believe city council clear wishes, then you have Alexa Epitropoulos advocates/lobbyists/zealots sy Schrott, declined to com- should heed the clear pref- the ability to vote them out Kim Gilliam should not overrule the clear ment on Seminary Road in erence of Alexandrians and of office. Saturday’s Semi- Hannah Himes wishes of residents from large particular, he clearly stated leave Seminary Road at four nary Road vote may be the Elizabeth Holm swaths of Alexandria. This is that he believes narrowing lanes. We also believe this is first salvo in the 2021 local Mae Hunt true for Seminary Road – but major roads in general is unlikely to happen, and that election. Louise Krafft Jim McElhatton Dr. Vivek Sinha Weekly Poll Jordan Wright
Take the poll at alextimes.com ALEXTIMES LLC Last Week This Week Denise Dunbar Alexandria is about to celebrate the Torpedo Factory’s Saturday is the first city council public hearing of the Managing Partner 100th anniversary as a building, and 45th anniversary fall term. What do you think is the most important issue The Ariail family as an art center. What are your thoughts about the council will decide this term? Suzanne Brock Torpedo Factory? A) Seminary Road restructuring. William Dunbar 36% The art center is one of Alexandria’s great attractions. B) Whether to allow or ban scooters. 34% Its art and history are equally important. HOW TO REACH US 15% I love the historic aspects. C) Whether to turn lower King Street into a pedestrian zone. 110 S. Pitt St. D) Something else. Alexandria, VA 22314 15%I’m not sure. 703-739-0001 (main) E) I’m not sure. 703-739-0120 (fax) www.alextimes.com 40 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
SEMINARY FROM | 7 not true, and that he would staff is presenting alternative Heating & Air Conditioning not take a final view until af- one [the TPB recommenda- 703-683-1996 associations. Tran was unable ter he has heard public testi- tion] and alternative three to vote since the BMCC hadn’t mony on Saturday. [the road diet],” Orr said. “The paid its dues to AFCA at the However, Wilson said he recommendation is for one, Serving your neighborhood since 1980 time of the meeting. has perspectives on the issue. but council can do whatev- “Ultimately, my princi- er they want. They can make Fall Inspections The decision ples for looking at something whatever decision.” Prior to the AFCA meet- like this, I’m always trying to As the contentious, year- Special ing, the group of 13 civic improve safety, I’m always long community engagement associations that had band- trying to improve the ability showdown nears a climax, $69.95 per system ed together in favor of four for all users to get around our supporters on both sides are lanes had met with each of city, particularly pedestrians,” gathering the final signatures • Alexandria, VA residents only. the six members of council Wilson said. “As it relates to on their petitions and polish- • Cannot be combined with any other and Mayor Justin Wilson, ac- Seminary, one of my largest ing their three-minute testi- offers/coupons. cording to Carter Flemming, priorities citywide as it relates monies. When the two sides • Some exclusions may apply. • Orders placed by November 30. president of the Seminary to infrastructure is around go head-to-head on Saturday, Hill Association. sidewalks. … One of the issues the final decision will be up to www.rbincorporated.com Flemming reported that that’s been surfaced on Sem- council. during those discussions with inary is you have a missing “It is a very polarized dis- the mayor and council, most sidewalk section, and I think cussion and it’s unfortunate, councilors said they weren’t that’s a problem.” and unfortunately, I think it’s going to commit to one alter- On Saturday, staff will gotten very personal for a lot native or the other prior to the present the TPB four-lane pro- of folks on both sides,” Wilson public hearing. posal as its recommendation. said. “But I’m hopeful that Bryan Kirkes, co-chair of In addition, because a group of on Saturday we’re going to the AFCA, said that in a July residents submitted an appeal have a respectful hearing and BEST IN BUSINESS meeting with Wilson, Wilson requesting that the road diet make sure everyone’s heard gave the impression that he be presented as well, staff will and council will figure out AWARDS was in favor of a road diet. also detail that alternative for where the right place to be is.” When asked about the council. claim, Wilson said that was “I think the point is that [email protected]
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GET TICKETS WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 41 DEATH NOTICES Weekly Words WELLINGTON GODDIN (95), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 5 2019 BULLY HIX (87), of Alexandria, Sept. 1, 2019 DICK T. LECLERE (84), of Alexandria, Sept. 3, 2019 ROY LOFTON (67), of Alexandria, Sept. 1, 2019 ROBERT POLING (91), of Alexandria, Sept. 3, 2019 ROSANNA C. SMITH (91), of Alexandria, Sept. 4, 2019 CODY WINKLER (25), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 6, 2019 Solutions from last week Solutions from
PEOPLE YOU MIGHT KNOW by Paul Coulter, edited by David Steinberg 16. Room at the top of a Clue 75. Looking at ACROSS 58. Writers Roberts and Ephron 118. Accumulated board 80. Daddy 1. Island east of Java 60. Forebodings 120. Good name for a 17. Bookie’s quote 81. “Beg pardon ...” 5. Test, as gold’s purity 62. Bailout key construction worker? 21. Venice’s marketplace 82. Cal State campus near San 10. Run off to the chapel 63. Nail polish brand 122. Good name for a Greek 23. Stretching the truth 15. “___ cares?” 64. Colorful food additive restaurant server? 25. Counterintelligence org. Diego 18. Meme-loving CEO Musk 65. Comforting comment 124. Burn balm 28. “For shame!” 84. Letter before double-u 19. Brownish-gray 68. Good name for a sailor? 125. Thandie’s “Westworld” role 32. Ho Chi ___ City 85. Sch. in the smallest state 20. Chatty bird 71. 7, on an old phone 126. Gave five stars, perhaps 34. Go backpacking 89. Often 21. Not just skim 72. Good name for a birdwatcher? 127. Name that’s a sour fruit 36. “Deals of the Day” website 90. Surprised utterance 22. Good name for a gardener? 76. “Li’l” character in classic backward 40. Soon, to a bard 24. Good name for a comics 128. Cancels, with “out” 41. IRS IDs 92. Its capital is Muscat Diamondbacks owner? 77. On, as a lamp 129. Photographer Adams 42. Precious stone 93. More witty 26. Parsed 78. “Case of the Ex” singer 130. Contemptible sorts 43. Cropped up 95. Like some cheesecakes 27. Rears of boats 79. Calendar square 131. Tabula ___ 44. Winter formal, for one 96. Unfamous people 29. Sobs 80. Ziti, e.g. 45. 100% complete 98. Defend a hive 30. ___ Lama 83. Circumvent DOWN 46. UFO crew 101. Library cubicle 31. Downfall 85. “___-daisy!” 1. “Go ahead, sulk!” 47. Many a CEO’s deg. 33. For some time 86. Bee-related prefix 2. ___ Thompson (Honey Boo 48. Threshold 102. Singer Grande, familiarly 35. Sci-fi spinoff before “DS9” 87. “Eureka!” Boo) 51. Bridge tactic 103. Vacation destination 37. Bothers 88. “Kapow!” 3. Devoted 52. Good name for a car thief? 106. “Bleah!” 38. “And how!” 91. Total dumps 4. Prepares a bounce house 53. Electra’s brother 108. Stomach problem 39. Afternoon affairs 93. It’s stroked in thought 5. 100% complete 57. Passionate refrain in rock 109. Preserved, as changes 42. Good name for a color 94. Good name for a Beatles fan? 6. Used a toothy tool songs consultant? 97. Good name for a road builder? 7. Soft leather 59. Bro, for one 111. Coffee shop smell 47. Good name for a discount 99. Water balloons, e.g. 8. First 30-day mo. 61. Verbal shrug 112. Partner of St. Kitts store manager? 100. Singer Yoko 9. Private line? 66. Drive (to do) 113. “A Passage to India” woman 49. Ages 101. Dear, as a signorina 10. Hosts 67. Chasms 114. Powdered cleanser maker 50. At work 104. Sault ___ Marie 11. Cowardly Lion portrayer Bert 69. Convened, like Congress 115. Broad valley 54. “Gloria in excelsis ___” 105. Lie next to 12. “The True North strong and 70. “... ___ he drove out of sight 117. Dream, in Dijon 55. Long, long time 107. Big concert venues free!” anthem ...” 56. Took the cake at a bake-off, 110. Baquero of “Pan’s Labyrinth” 13. 12345 is a weak one 73. “Famous potatoes” is on its 119. Merlot and malbec say 114. No fun 14. Palindromic farm female license plates 121. Doc bloc 57. Ins’ counterparts 116. Senator Kamala 15. Little piggy syllables 74. Golf gimme 123. Certain South Asian 42 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR
CALENDAR FROM | 35 Branch Library, 717 Queen St. In Memoriam SEPTEMBER 19 Information: alexlibraryva.org/ influenced music with occasion- event/3053669 al nods to blues, new age and Lee Roy Steele jazz – all played on a variety of DNA HISTORIES OF THE CARIB- stringed and percussive instru- BEAN AND LATIN AMERICA Dr. SEPTEMBER 19 Lee Roy Steele ments. Petteway and White will Miguel Vilar, lead scientist with the National Geographic Society’s Geno- TASTE OF OLD TOWN NORTH September 10, 1918 - be joined by Eli Lev, a D.C.-born graphic Project, will discuss how the singer and songwriter. Celebrate Old Town North, Alexandria’s September 13, 2011 results of genetic mapping through Arts and Cultural District, diverse Gone but not forgotten. Time: 7 p.m. DNA testing in the Caribbean and neighborhoods, wonderful food, He sleeps in Jesus. Location: George Washington Latin America have helped to uncover healthy living, the Art League School Masonic National Memorial, migration patterns and enrich our and much more. Enjoy tastes from understanding of the region’s history. Your loving wife, 101 Callahan Dr. several of Old Town North neighbor- Information: www.focusmusic.org Registration is preferred. hood restaurants, while listening to Mrs. Shirley Ann Time: 7 p.m. great music and chatting with friends Sanders Steele Location: Kate Waller Barrett and neighbors. Samplings in past Your son, years have included pizza, barbecue, Thai chicken and fresh pasta. The Robert Lee Steele Polishing•Plating•Repair weekly Thursday farmers’ and artisans’ market will be operating, and the play- Open Fridays 10am-4pm ground and dog park will be open. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: Montgomery Park, 901 N. Royal St. Information: oldtownnorth.org/taste
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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FRIENDS OF ROAM Attend the Del Ray Artisans gallery for a musical performance to benefit Friends of ROAM, a volunteer-run, Del Ray- Let the experts restore your tarnished, worn and broken silver and brass based organization that helps com- heirlooms, tea sets, flatware, trays, candelabras, hollowware, tortoise munity youth access music lessons shell combs, samovars, lamps, hardware, fireplace ... and tools. that might otherwise be unavailable to them due to costs. This concert Bel-Air House Of Silver is free for the community, but the 4101 Chainbridge Rd, Suite 108 suggested donation is $10. Enjoy live Fairfax, VA music, meet local artists and help (703)691-4190 Friends of ROAM bring music to kids’ www.belairhouseofsilver.com lives. Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Bel-Air House Of Silver Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 4101 Chainbridge Rd. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Suite 108 Information: www.delrayartisans.org Fairfax, VA SEPTEMBER 21
ARTS ON THE HORIZON 5K FUNDRAISER Join Arts on the POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL Horizon as it hosts its second annual APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! 5K fundraiser. Families are invited to run or walk to support Arts on the Horizon’s arts education programs and about the position… performances. Registration is $25. Do you love working with your hands? Are you Time: 8 a.m. interested in construction and in becoming an Location: Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road electrician? Then the electrical apprentice position Information: www.artsonthehorizon. Be A Census Taker could be perfect for you! Electrical apprentices are able org to earn a paycheck and full benefits while learning the SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL KING Extra income trade through firsthand experience. STREET ART FESTIVAL Histor- ic King Street transforms into an Flexible hours Apply Online what we’re looking for… outdoor art gallery with original fine 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS Weekly pay Motivated D.C. residents who want to learn the artwork by more than 200 artists electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED from around the country. Enjoy live Paid training music and interactive art activities, as well as reliable transportation. as well as The Art League’s ice cream bowl fundraiser and the Torpedo Fac- a little bit about us… tory Art Center’s second annual Beer Power Design is one of the top electrical contractors in & Wine Torpedo Garden. This event is For more information or help applying, please call the U.S., committed to our values, to training and to giving free and open to the public. 1-855-JOB-2020 Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII back to the communities in which we live and work. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.gsa.gov/fedrelay Location: King Street from Washing- The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. more details… ton to Union streets D-1511 | April 2019 Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email Information: visitalexandriava.com/ [email protected]! artfest WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | 43 Classifieds
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5th Annual Open Doors to Independence Breakfast To benefit Community Lodgings
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