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Vol. 12, No. 8 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Council fails to approve Ramsey Homes rezoning

Taxes likely to increase in city IMAGE/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Our goal One option explored for the Ramsey Homes is the 49-unit so-called “hybrid option,” which would save one building (center) and construct a 45-unit three story building behind it. budget is to be Councilors deny rezoning in to [the Alexandria Redevelop- time and place,” he said. “This City leaders unveil $671.6 in the middle then rescind vote on afford- ment and Housing Authority],” is not the appropriate time and million operating budget of the road able housing project Smedberg said. “They’ve got to place to do that.” proposal BY CHRIS TEALE step up to the table and be good A supermajority of council- BY ERICH WAGNER compared The frustration was pal- partners in this. If we’re to pro- ors — six “yes” votes — was Alexandria residents’ tax pable Saturday as city council ceed with all these other proj- required for approval on Satur- bills are slated to rise in fis- with our five failed to approve the rezoning ects, this has got to set the tone day, following a petition from cal 2017 as part of a plan city surrounding to allow the redevelopment and it’s got to be done right.” neighbors of the property at leaders say will maintain and of Ramsey Homes. The five- Mayor Allison Silberberg 699 N. Patrick St. protesting improve services for residents. jurisdictions.” hour hearing was fraught with said that while she the planning com- City Manager Mark Jinks -Mark Jinks arguments, accusations and appreciated the mission’s Febru- unveiled his proposal for the Alexandria city manager ultimately ended with uncer- spirit of the motion ary 4 approval of fiscal 2017 budget Tuesday tainty about whether the project to rescind, she was the rezoning, but night, which would raise prop- would ever be revisited. uneasy at the fact the measure fell erty tax rates by 1 cent for a to- Jinks left city councilors The acrimony and uncer- that Smedberg had short, 5-2. Silber- tal operating budget of $671.6 with the option to raise taxes tainty continued at Tuesday not given his col- berg and Smed- million, an increase of $22.4 by an extra 1 cent, and gave night’s legislative meeting as leagues warning berg voted against million over the current year. them a series of options for council voted unanimously to that it was coming. the rezoning. Included in Jinks’ proposal where the extra money could rescind its decisions on the prop- She also criticized ARHA had re- is a $9.9 million increase in go. Under the 1-cent tax in- erty and docket it for its March Banks for not shar- quested rezoning the allocation to Alexandria crease — to $1.053 per $100 of 12 public hearing. City Coun- ing the information with coun- the property from a townhouse City Public Schools, $900,000 assessed value — the average cilor Paul Smedberg made the cilors, which brought a stinging zone to mixed use to allow for to make city firefighters’ pay homeowner would see their motion to rescind after he said response from Vice Mayor Jus- increased density. more competitive with neigh- tax bill rise by $171 per year, he gave it many hours of thought tin Wilson. The protest petition was cer- boring jurisdictions, $5.1 mil- while under a 2-cent hike they and sought advice from city at- “Everyone on this body tified by city staff on February lion in merit-based pay in- would see an increase of $221 torney James Banks. should have the decency, and I 18, and a day later, ARHA sub- creases for city employees and per year. “We can all take a deep believe the accountability, that if mitted a letter requesting defer- a $1 bump to the hourly living Jinks told reporters that breath, we can all reset, but it is we have a criticism of staff, we wage for city employees and city officials began the budget not my intention to simply give address that at the appropriate SEE RAMSEY | 6 contractors. SEE BUDGET | 10

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CORRECTIONS In the article, “Torpedo Factory Art Center board split on overhaul” dated February 11, Torpedo Factory CEO Eric Wallner misstated the total gross annual rent the organization pays the City of Alexandria. The actual figure is $405,123 for the current fiscal year. The Times, and Torpedo Factory officials, regret the error. ONLINE all the time: In the Times’ February 11 editorial (“Council should apply a business model to government spending decisions”) the editorial board advocated that the city should employ a public-private partnership to fund a 50-meter pool at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center. The project, as currently budgeted, requires $2.5 million in private funding in order to proceed. The Times regrets the error. 4 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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703.829.0809 *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police www.ironistic.com Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. Source: raidsonline.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2016 | 5 Alexandria police reflect on 2015, examine future challenges Chief: APD will stay strong in what we’re doing in commu- despite recent ‘talent drain’ PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE nity policing,” he said. BY CHRIS TEALE Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook (standing) is joined by deputy chiefs (sitting from left to right) Shahram Fard, One thing Cook said has The Alexandria Police De- Chris Wemple III, Diane Gittins and David Huchler at a made a difference is the embed- partment may have had a number February 18 community meeting. ding of Officer Jonathan Ellis of recent retirements and other in the Andrew Adkins property departures, but Police Chief Earl at 700 N. Fayette St. as a com- Cook said at a community meet- munity-oriented police officer. ing he believes the department As a resident of that commu- will remain strong in 2016. nity, Cook said Ellis has helped Cook stood at the podium bring down crime in the area by joined by two new deputy chiefs 70 percent while fostering rela- — Chris Wemple III and Shah- tionships with neighbors and ram Fard — who had been in local youth. their respective new positions Cook said with 12 com- for only 10 days apiece. But the munity police officers in place chief assured residents that the across the city, the department department is prepared for the is trying to maintain and build challenges it faces and has plen- on its community outreach ef- ty of eager young recruits who forts, despite a steep decrease are up to the task. in community-oriented polic- “I assure you, we’ve had a case and bringing justice for her munity. The idea of employ- said it is something that Alex- ing efforts since the economic talent drain, but we have talent,” family, even though it took more ing more community-based andria must keep trying to do downturn in 2008. Cook said. than a decade. policing is something that is better. Going hand-in-hand with The community meeting, “When we talked about [the discussed on a national level “We have challenges ahead community policing and greater APD’s first of 2016, was a Dunning] case 11 years ago, we to bring officers closer to the of us coming up, and in those time for reflection as well as talked about not forgetting it, people they serve, and Cook challenges we have to be better SEE POLICE | 21 to look forward to what lies not putting it on a shelf,” he said. ahead this year. Cook also gave credit to his The city’s crime statistics officers for bringing charges in for 2015 are not yet available, two of the four homicides that as they first are submitted to took place last year in Alexan- the Commonwealth of Virgin- dria. Several suspects have been ia’s centralized database before charged in connection with public release. Cook said he the killings of Jose Luis Fer- anticipated a reduction of over- man Perez and Eduardo David all crime by about 2.5 percent Chandias Almendarez, whose based on preliminary numbers. bodies were found in Beverley Cook praised the work both Park and Four Mile Run Park, of his detectives and Common- respectively. wealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter And while the murders of and his colleagues for bring- Leon Williams and Shakkan ing Charles Severance to jus- Elliot-Tibbs remain unsolved, tice. Severance was sentenced Cook emphasized that his offi- to life in prison on January 21 cers are working continually to by specially appointed Fairfax make progress in those cases. County Circuit Court Judge “Our detectives, I assure Randy Bellows for the murders you, are working with other re- of Ruthanne Lodato, Ronald sources in other jurisdictions to Kirby and Nancy Dunning. resolve them,” he said. The seemingly random slay- But Cook acknowledged ings shook the community, with there are plenty of tough tests Dunning’s death the first in ahead for the department, in- 2003. Cook praised his depart- cluding how to build stronger ment for its persistence in the relationships with the com- 6 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

RAMSEY FROM | 1 affordable housing on the site, ers, to work with ARHA as a which Wilson described as whole, to work with the com- ral of the Development Special “nonsensical.” munity. This is a joint-run gov- Use Permit for the new iteration It capped a frustrating hear- ernment…I would only submit of the property. ARHA offi- ing for councilors. City Coun- that with any of us, the ability of cials and attorney Duncan Blair cilor John Chapman earlier us to pull others into it makes us said the deferral request was to took exception to a meeting Sil- that much stronger.” allow them do more analysis on berberg had with ARHA CEO In response, Silberberg said alternatives for the site and was Roy Priest without council’s Chapman’s anger was “mis- an act of good faith. ARHA task force or staff. Sil- placed and unfortunate,” espe- Council approved an berberg said it was a conversa- cially as the meeting brought amendment to the Braddock tion to try and move things for- further analysis on other options IMAGE/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA East Master Plan by a 6-1 mar- ward, and was her prerogative for the site. ARHA’s proposal is The Ramsey Homes were built at 699 N. Patrick St. between 1941 gin, with Smedberg casting as mayor. to demolish the current 15 units and 1942 by the federal government to house black defense workers the lone dissenting vote. City “It’s not about you working and replace them with 53 units of during World War II. Councilor Tim Lovain and with Roy,” Chapman said, his mixed-income housing, but pos- Silberberg said the vote was a voice raising. “It’s about you sible alternatives include saving Previously, ARHA officials Gray High School was demol- compromise to show council- working with us, to work with one or more of the buildings for said only the 53-unit option ished. Ingris Moran, also from ors are serious about having staff, to work with commission- historic preservation purposes. would be competitive to receive TWU, said things must be kept low income housing tax credits in perspective when it comes to from the Virginia Housing Au- housing affordability. thority this year. But a memo “We should not be fooled by from city housing director Helen the seemingly benign calls for McIlvaine on February 18 said preservation of history and im- that after review by tax credit peding affordable housing,” she 2016 Historically Black Colleges & Universities consultant Ryne Johnson of As- said. “While some worry about toria LLC, the 49-unit option that the dollar value of their homes, would save one current building thousands of families in Alexan- College Festival could be just as competitive with dria are struggling to survive.” some improvements. City Councilor Willie Bai- The Ramsey Homes were ley, himself a product of public built between 1941 and 1942 and affordable housing in Alex- STATS by the federal government to andria, shared his frustration at house black defense workers, the lack of progress given the and Chapman said that that pre- loss of thousands of affordable serving at least one building as units in the past decade. $2,100,000 Awarded to Students a residence was an inappropri- “I understand the historic ate reminder of segregation. He value that they have, but I have $41,000 in Application Fees Waived said it might also make people only heard one person — Mr. living there feel like second- Priest — speak about putting 1,000 Students Accepted On-site class citizens, especially as new warm bodies in those homes,” units go up next door. Bailey said. “We’re sitting here 161 Scholarships Awarded On-site “If we preserve it and then talking about 38 [new] units. If 3,000+ Students in Attendance put somebody in that building, we’re having a hard time try- that then sends another tone ing to build 38 units, we’re Alfred Street Baptist Church is making a difference in the lives of others! that not only do we want to pre- never going to reach that num- serve this building as a symbol ber we’re trying to reach.” of segregation, we want some- “We wanted to be a model body to experience that, be- for the country,” he said later. cause they don’t have the same “But as it relates to affordable type of living qualities as the housing, we’re not even a local project that’s going to be next model. I think we need to get to them,” Chapman said. our priorities straight.” Several members of the The decision by council public spoke again about their means the fate of the project ATTENDEES: Congratulations on your college acceptance and scholarship awards. desire to preserve history, while is still uncertain. It will return Alfred Street Baptist Church is proud of you and your accomplishments. other residents argued the need on March 12 for another public Join us on Sunday, Feb. 28 for our Annual HBCU College Sunday. for affordable housing super- hearing before city council. If And wear your new college colors! seded that. Canek Aguirre, a it is denied again, ARHA can board member at Tenants and return in six months to apply 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia n www.alfredstreet.org Workers United, questioned for a project using different where historic preservationists zoning or 12 months using the were when the former Parker- same zone. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2016 | 7

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Dr. Howard-John Wesley violence toward black people looks to the future after re- and has challenged politicians ceiving NAACP Image Award to tackle issues of inequality. BY CHRIS TEALE Wesley also said reforming the

Alfed Street Baptist Church country’s gun laws could be of pastor Rev. Dr. Howard-John great benefit to minorities. Wesley spoke of his im- “One of the things is it’s mense pride at winning a 2016 important to channel the anger NAACP Chairman’s Image and to positive movement,” he Award earlier this month, but said. “We don’t want a Balti- said there are still plenty of more eruption; that’s counter- challenges ahead in race rela- productive to the movement. tions and the church’s work. Beyond that, I think that I Wesley was one of eight can’t remove from the con- individuals or groups to be versation the need for gun re- honored with the award on form. I think that’s one of the February 5 in Los Angeles. most critical issues for me in The award is given annually to this upcoming election that we those who have used their plat- need to change gun laws. forms to be agents for change. “I’m really concerned about Wesley was elected pastor of people who don’t want to the historic church in 2008. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE change gun laws, because this “The only thing I can really Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church sits with his NAACP Chairman’s Image Award, isn’t just a police shooting black say is it makes you feel unwor- presented to him on February 5 at a ceremony in Los Angeles. people issue. It’s black men kill- thy,” Wesley said in an interview death of Eric Garner. He said ley said. “The more we inter- become more loving and ac- ing young black men.” this month. “…A reporter asked the United States must have act with people who are differ- cepting and that’s really what Wesley emphasized the me when I left Los Angeles what more conversations around ent and learn from each other, the world needs.” work of Alfred Street Baptist I planned on doing with my race relations and inequality. give each other the benefit of Wesley also said he sees a Church in helping the commu- award, and my response was, “I think that the only way the doubt, I think those walls role for Black Lives Matter, nity. As well as providing food ‘Going back to Alexandria and we begin to heal things is to of pre-determined prejudice an international activist move- earning the right to have it.’ It acknowledge that, to give op- are lowered. It helps people to ment that campaigns against SEE PASTOR | 21 makes me realize there’s still a lot portunities for honest and open more work to do, and I don’t want dialogue and uncover it,” Wes- to be an unworthy recipient.” ley said. “Nothing that’s cov- The fourth-generation pastor ered will ever heal. I’m looking rose to national prominence in for [political] candidates who BRIGHT HORIZONS: WHERE ACADEMIC 2013 when his sermon, entitled want to address gun violence, “When the Verdict Hurts,” was who want to address poverty, EXCELLENCE BEGINS acknowledged in Time maga- who want to address the Black Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria is a new early education and preschool zine’s July 29 cover story “Af- Lives Matter campaign.” center, serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Join us on Saturday, February 27, ter Trayvon” as one of the best Wesley cited the breakdown preached in the country. It came in relationships between the po- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., for our Grand Opening Celebration! after a jury acquitted George lice and the community around Zimmerman in the shooting the country and a justice sys- 10:15 a.m. - Ribbon cutting ceremony with of Trayvon Martin in Florida, tem that he said disproportion- the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce & citing the state’s controversial ately imprisons minorities over Carlyle Council “stand your ground” law. whites for the same crimes as That sermon along with just some of the issues that need 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Musical two others — “A Rizpah Re- to be addressed. He also said performance from FUNdamentals sponse” and “Tell Your Own racism and racial stereotyping Children’s activities, face painting, Story” — will be archived must be confronted head-on refreshments, rafﬂe prizes, and more! in the National Museum of by bringing people of different African-American History backgrounds together. and Culture’s faith-based col- “I think the more you inter- lection. Wesley also led com- act with people different from Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria munity protest marches after you, and find out that you all 411 John Carlyle Street a New York grand jury’s deci- are kind of the same, the more Alexandria, Virginia 22314 - - sion not to indict a police of- you’re willing to give people 703 519 1840 www.brighthorizons.com/alexandriatimes © 2015 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC ficer in connection with the the benefit of the doubt,” Wes- 10 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

BUDGET FROM | 1 and others are included in the list of possible funding targets Alexandria budget highlights Fiscal 2016 Fiscal 2017 Change process by asking departments if city councilors opt to increase to submit plans to reduce their taxes further. General Fund Operating Total $649.2 M $671.6 M +$22.4M budgets by 5 percent. Then, they “We wanted to propose a asked departments to suggest budget that is bare bones, Real Estate Tax Rate $1.043 $1.053 +1 cent ideas to improve their delivery but meets our core needs of service. Of the $13.5 million responsibly, while also ACPS Allocation $198.8M $206.6M +$7.8MM in proposals, $2.7 million made laying out ways to meet it into the city manager’s budget, the city’s broader goals,” Source: City of Alexandria Jinks said. “[We] didn’t just departments surrounding Wash- say, ‘Add to your budgets’ [to ington, D.C. “Fairfax County and city departments]. We asked for Montgomery County in particu- options of ways to reduce their lar pay more — and significantly budgets before saying, ‘OK, more — than we do, but this puts what are your needs.’” us back in the middle.” The proposal includes $206.6 Also in the budget proposal million in funding for ACPS, is an additional $1.1 million to less than $1 million short of the go toward parking and speed- allotment initially requested in ing enforcement in residential Superintendent Alvin Crawley’s areas, as well as the addition proposed budget for the school of new city positions like a system. Jinks said growing school building engineer, IT analyst enrollment continues to be a ma- and traffic engineer, and an jor driver in city spending. inflation-based increase in the “Forty-four percent of the library materials budget. revenue growth [in the budget] Among service cuts are an “The Hermitage is is going to schools, and it be- elimination in vacant positions where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree comes much higher when you at some libraries and at Charles found my family.” look only at tax rates,” he said. Houston Recreation Center, re- In the 10-year capital budget, ducing hours at Charles Barrett —Helena Scott Lifestyle You Deserve Jinks said his proposal funds ev- and the Nannie J. Lee centers to iscover why many people like you have come to call ery initiative endorsed by ACPS scheduled activities only and a the Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new for fiscal 2017, except the dedi- consolidation of senior centers Dlifestyle with an array of services and amenities. cated pre-Kindergarten facility, open in the city. which would have cost $8.3 mil- Jinks said he was confident The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, lion that year to lease and reno- his budget proposal aligns with who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple vate a space. the service requests of residents “The pre-K facility is the big- and the guidelines put forth by Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can gest and most visible new item, city councilors last fall. now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare but it’s been added without a lot of “This budget is enough to time, Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the discussion within the community make things work and we’re lean, beauty salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers or by city council,” Jinks said. “It as we should be,” he said. “It mail. Our residents also rave about our superb dining service, wasn’t in last year’s budget, and would be easier to work with more it’s not a million dollars — it’s employees, but this is a responsi- our courteous and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring more than $8 million. ... There’s ble number [of city workers]. and security that comes with living at the Hermitage. no reason to rush into something “Hopefully this proposal without thinking through all of represents the specific and gen- You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care the possible consequences. They eral guidance given to me in and supportive services are available right here, if you ever have the concept, but not the spe- November [2015] and that it is need them. cific proposal yet.” based on their plans and recom- For more information, call 703-797-3814. Jinks also outlined how mendations. I’m confident that h pay raises would affect the this is close to the priorities set Call Alexandria Fire Department. forth by council, the community Each firefighter and fire offi- and stakeholders.” 703-797-3814 cer would receive a 2.5 percent Jinks will make his first pre- to schedule a tour raise, and officers would be sentation on the budget to the of our beautifully eligible for a raise of around 5 public 7 p.m. today at Beatley Alexandria, VA percent on top of that. Library. The first budget work appointed www.Hermitage-Nova.com “Our goal is to be in the mid- session will be held at City Hall apartments. dle of the road compared with our March 1, while a public hearing five surrounding jurisdictions,” devoted to the budget is slated h Jinks said, referring to the six fire for 4 p.m. March 14 at City Hall. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2016 | 11 SPORTS Episcopal edges past SSSAS in gripping IAC tournament final

PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE The Episcopal boys basketball team poses with the IAC tournament trophy after a 56-55 win over St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes in the final. The win adds to the Maroon’s regular-season conference title, with the state tournament beckoning early next month.

Maroon triumphs 56-55 expired, and Episcopal won 56- Both teams’ efforts were glad the coaches weren’t play- over local rivals in last- 55, adding the IAC tournament impressive given the short turn- It’s hard to ing tonight. We would have gasp thriller crown to its regular-season around following the IAC semi- quantify, been exhausted, but I think the BY CHRIS TEALE conference title in incredibly finals, which were held the pre- but I just told the kids gutted it out.” At the end of a topsy-turvy tense circumstances. vious night. The No. 3-seeded Next up for the Maroon game, it was fitting that the Inter- “In my mind, all I was think- SSSAS traveled to No. 2 Bullis kids there’s no — and the Saints — is the state Athletic Conference tour- ing was that he was going to miss and won 64-54, while No. 1 seed time for fatigue. Virginia Independent Schools nament final between Episcopal one, and that I was getting the Episcopal needed three periods Athletic Association tourna- and St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes rebound,” said Maroon senior of overtime to knock off No. 4 They can rest on ment early next month. Hav- came down to the final five sec- forward Edwin Ebube. “That’s Georgetown Prep 93-90. But Sunday, they’re ing won both the conference onds of the fourth quarter. exactly what I went and did.” Mawenda-Kalema felt the game championship and tournament With the score tied at 54 and The final bucket capped off was about far more than physi- young teenagers, titles, Fitzpatrick said his team 5.8 seconds left on the clock, a 13-point fourth quarter for cal toughness. they should have have the talent to win states, Maroon junior guard George Mawenda-Kalema, who fin- “It was a mental game,” a lot more energy but he refused to get ahead of Mawenda-Kalema buried a ished with 24 points. he said. “We had to be strong himself. jump shot to put his side up In a tight game between two mentally so we could finish it than I do.” “I think that what we can do 56-54. Then, on their last pos- evenly matched teams, the con- off and do whatever we had to - Jim Fitzpatrick is our team can compete to put session, the Saints went up the test came down to shifting mo- do to win.” Episcopal boys us in a position to compete for other end of the court and drew mentum. The home side went Meanwhile, Maroon head basketball head coach a state title,” he said. “I think a foul, forcing two free throws on a 9-0 run to start the game. It coach Jim Fitzpatrick said there we have that ability, I think a with 1 second remaining. took the Saints almost four min- were no excuses for his players lot of factors have to happen One foul shot went in, but utes to score their first bucket, to be tired, especially with the for fatigue,” he said. “They can in a state tournament: you’ve the second looped around the but they soon kept pace, with prospect of another title so close. rest on Sunday, they’re young got to be healthy, you’ve got to inside edge of the hoop before Episcopal never leading by more “It’s hard to quantify, but I teenagers, they should have a make shots, you’ve got to see falling back into play. Time than 8 points. just told the kids there’s no time lot more energy than I do. I’m how the brackets play out.” 12 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS Lady Titans relish dream postseason run

PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Lady Titans junior Bhrandi Crenshaw hits a jump shot in T.C. Williams’ VHSL 6A North regional first round matchup against Osbourn. T.C. won 65-53 over the Eagles, just days after winning the Patriot Conference tournament.

T.C. girls basketball makes secure the team both a spot in against Osbourn and ended in progress in regionals after the regional semifinals and a another victory. The Lady Ti- Patriot conference win berth in the state quarterfinals. tans continued their offensive BY CHRIS TEALE T.C. entered the Patriot momentum from the previ- tournament as the No. 3 seed, ous games and made effective At the end of the T.C. Wil- and after taking care of No. 6 use of a defensive press that IT’S SWEAT(ER) SEASON liams girls basketball team’s Lake Braddock, the team beat hustled the Eagles into making win over Lake BraddockGOOD in No. THINGS 7 Mount COME Vernon TO43-32 in several ball-handling mistakes. the first round of the PatriotTHOSE the WHO semifinals SWEAT. the following Such defensive pressure conference tournament Feb- day. Then, the final saw the requires a great deal of stam- ruary 19, Lady Titans head Lady Titans take on No. 1 West ina from the team, so Walton coach Kesha Walton said “the Springfield and win 69-66 in said the tactic was used spar- sky is the limit” on how far the overtime, led by 25 points from ingly to try and avoid fatigue. team can go in the postseason. freshman guard Trinity Pala- “It’s kind of tough with After that 39-35 victory at cio. After the final, Palacio was this crazy schedule due to home to the Bruins, T.C. has named tournament MVP. the snow and stuff, so we’ve continued to reach higher and “I think that’s really big had to manage that,” she said. higher, winning the Patriot for them, just because they’re “We had a light practice yes- conference title for the first young,” said Walton. “My main terday talking about [our] time since 2013 on Sunday, thing for them is I want them to game plan, and were ready to then by beating Osbourn 65- get a taste for it so they want take care of business today.” Get Started Today! Limited Time Offer 53 in the first round of the to go back. That was huge; it T.C.’s offense against 3 sessions for $99 703.683.0777 Virginia High School League elevated our confidence and let Osbourn was led by juniors Alexandria 6A North regional tourna- us know that when we put our Bhrandi Crenshaw with 11 300 N Washington St, Ste 106 ment Tuesday night. mind to it and go after it, we points and Kaily Kocot, who Alexandria, VA 22314 The Lady Titans faced can achieve it.” had 10 points, including two fitnesstogether.com/alexandria Fairfax in the regional quar- After that exhilarating win consecutive 3-point shots at *Offer expires 1/15/2016. Terms and conditions apply. See studio for details. terfinals Wednesday night, af- over the Spartans, T.C. had to the end of the second quarter

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Williams guard Kaily Kocot attempts a 3-point shot under pressure from two Osbourn defenders. The Lady Titans have enjoyed a dream run through the postseason so far, and stand on the brink of a in Landover, Md. to included Sarah berth in the state quarterfinals. finish with 90 points. Leckman came South Lakes and Lake second in the shot put, LADY TITANS FROM | 12 February 26 at Lake Brad- of school so we know we’ve got Braddock finished sec- Nyla Ward finished stretch their advantage from 2 dock, with the final the fol- to rest and eat healthy and do ond and third with 65 and third in the long jump points to 8 at the buzzer. lowing day at South County. what we’ve got to do to win,” 61 points, respectively. and Olivia Tardieu came “We’ve worked a lot at [of- The VHSL quarterfinals then Crenshaw said. Brothers Noah and fourth in the pole vault. fense],” Kocot said. “The past begin on March 4, if the Lady Despite the crunched Josephus Lyles, both The girls’ 4x200 meter few practices have been just Titans make it that far. scheduling, it has been quite University of Florida relay team — Dakota Kin- shooting because that was our Such tight scheduling is a an experience for the young commits and na- dred, Kyra Parker, Zoe Price weakness, but now it’s getting hallmark of postseason basket- T.C. team, which has guard tional track stars, and Ward — finished third. to be one of our strengths.” ball, and the players said they Ajuanae Nelson as its only se- went head to head The VHSL 6A state cham- The games could keep try and do everything they can nior this season. in the 55 meters and pionship is scheduled for coming thick and fast for T.C. to avoid fatigue setting in. “It feels great,” Palacio said were separated by February 26 and 27 at the if the team can keep its sea- “It’s tiring, but we know after the win over Lake Brad- only 0.004 seconds as Jose- Boo Williams Sportsplex in son alive with a win at home we’ve got to take our rest and dock. “Freshman year, you strive phus took gold and Noah sil- Hampton. over Fairfax. 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PHOTOS/MARGOT SCHULMAN Josh Lamon and Noah Racey star as Addison and Wil- son Mizner in Stephen Sondheim’s latest musical, “Road Show,” now playing at Signature Theatre. The musical comedy, showcasing the siblings’ various failed attempts at business success in the early 20th century, has all the hall- marks expected from the acclaimed composer and lyricist.

Sondheim’s latest is anoth- attention it deserved after four tury — where the brothers have tures in far-flung outposts — Eight other actors handily er hit at Signature Theatre scripts, three titles and two the first of their many fallings from Hawaii, where he buys a play a slew of roles — Erin BY JORDAN WRIGHT out-of-town tryouts, Sondheim out in a hilarious sleeping bag share in a pineapple plantation Driscoll, Dan Manning, Bob- The many reincarnations thought he’d finally gotten it dust up and an emotional, and that promptly burns down, and by Smith, Stefan Alexander of Stephen Sondheim’s “Road right. Now it’s up to us. financial, parting of the ways. India, where his gem empo- Kempski, Jason J. Labra- Show” that began with a work- But what’s not to like? It’s a tale as old as Cain and rium succumbs to a hurricane, dor, Jake Mahler, Matthew shop in 1999 called “Wise Those who adore Sondheim Abel, here sprinkled with the to Hong Kong, where his fire- Schleigh, and Angela Miller, Guys,” then opened in Chicago will find his familiar chord glitz of Palm Beach and the works factory blows up, and a with Jacob Kidder on upright in 2003 as “Bounce” and later changes and emotionally so- high stakes world of real estate, Guatemalan coffee plantation piano for the duration of the in New York in 2008 under its phisticated lyrics present driven by two ambitious broth- upended by a revolution — and show. current name, might reveal a across eighteen numbers that ers who co-opted Barnum’s a story with a rib-sticking plot. See it for Sondheim’s mu- story of the vagaries of busi- take us from the brothers’ or- hucksterism and Ziegfeld’s When, after all his failed sic, tons of laughs and a rol- ness in and of itself. dinary upbringing in Califor- showmanship to craft an em- businesses, Addison returns licking good tale of fame and But it wouldn’t be half as nia to a glamorous world of pire along Florida’s Gold Coast. home to his mother, played fortune won and lost in the juicy, nor nearly as fun as the fame and fortune with all the Director Gary Griffin sticks beautifully by Sherri L. Edelen, quest for the American dream. tale of Addison, played by trappings and pitfalls. to a bland stage set of wooden he is greeted by her immortaliz- the rivetingly hilarious Josh Taking to heart their fa- planks, a ramp and an under- ing his ne’er-do-well brother in Through March 13 in the MAX Lamon, and Wilson Mizner, ther’s dying words in the tune utilized second story flanked the song “Isn’t He Something,” at Signature Theatre (Shirling- played by the captivatingly “It’s in Your Hands Now,” they by winding staircases. But the which she sings to Addison from ton Village), 4200 Campbell suave Noah Racey, the musi- set out to make their fortune set is redeemed by an excellent her death bed. Here’s a mother Ave., Arlington. For tickets and cal’s main characters. Deter- — at first in Alaska during the cast, hilariously quirky souve- who clearly knows how to play information call 703-820-9771 mined to see his show get the gold rush of the early 20th cen- nirs from Addison’s risky ven- two sides against the middle. or visit www.sigtheatre.org. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2016 | 15

Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 5005 Duke St. Location: George Washington will highlight the many roles women March 13 Information: 703-746-1702 or National Masonic Memorial, played in tavern life — from owners BEHIND THE SCENES ARCHI- www.beatleyfriends.org 101 Callahan Drive to enslaved workers and overnight TECTURE TOUR Join a special- Information: guests to event participants. ized tour highlighting the architectur- March 18 www.washingtonbirthday.net Time: 1 to 4 p.m. al history of Carlyle House, the only VIA CRUCIS The 14 stations of Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, stone mansion in Alexandria. The the cross will be prayed in a musical February 28 134 N. Royal St. tour will be led by the site manager. One for the ‘road’ Information: 703-746-4242 or setting with choir and organ music by Tickets cost $10 for the general Franz Liszt. The church adult Choir WONDERS OF SCIENCE Visit [email protected] public and $5 for Friends of Carlyle the apothecary and discover curi- will sing accompanied by organist WINTER WARMER LADIES House. Reservations required. To have your event ous objects, from poison bottles to Ann Carney. Admission is free but TEA Choose from a variety of 18th- Time: 11 a.m. to noon considered for our calendar dragon’s blood, and find out how contributions are welcome. century desserts while you sip John Location: Carlyle House, they were used and if they worked. Time: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. listings, please email Gadsby’s special blend of tea or take 121 N. Fairfax St. During these hour-long tours, Proj- Location: Blessed Sacrament [email protected] a cup of American Heritage Choco- Information: ect Enlightenment, McLean High Catholic Church, late. Historic guest Rebecca Ramsey www.carlylehouse.org School’s historical-reenactment 1427 W. Braddock Road Reese will catch you up on the latest society, will conduct 18th century Information: February 26 Alexandria news during the tea. March 16 scientific demonstrations which are [email protected] Admission costs $35 per person. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the certain to expand visitors’ knowl- LIVING AN ACTIVE AND RE- Time: 3 to 5 p.m. whole family to Family Fun Nights edge about science in the 1700s. WARDING LIFE Senior Services March 19 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, for swimming and fun for all ages. Tickets cost $6 per person. of Alexandria and AARP co-sponsor 134 N. Royal St. BEST BIB AND TUCKER Pool games include beach ball Time: 1 to 4 p.m. the latest speaker series talk, in Information: shop.alexandriava.gov MARDI GRAS BALL Doc Scant- relays, water basketball, diving for Location: Stabler-Leadbeater which participants will learn about lin and Chou Chou return for the prizes and fun on the “Aqua Chal- Apothecary Museum, AARP’s “Life Reimaged” program Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society’s lenge” floating obstacle course. 105-107 S. Fairfax St. March 11 and rewarding volunteer opportuni- Participate in swimming skill second annual Best Bib and Tucker Information: 703-746 -3852 FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the ties; get some fun exercise tips, assessments for youth, learn pool Mardi Gras Ball. The event includes whole family to Family Fun Nights for and find out where to find the best safety tips and more. dancing, food and an auction to swimming and fun for all ages. Pool classes designed for seniors who Time: 6 to 9 p.m. March 4 benefit the museum. games include beach ball relays, wa- want to expand their horizons. Location: Chinquapin Park Rec- HISTORIC BEER DINNER Time: 7 to 11 p.m. ter basketball, diving for prizes and Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon reation Center & Aquatics Facility, Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Join a culinary adventure with fun on the “Aqua Challenge” floating Location: Beth El Hebrew Congre- 3210 King St. 134 N. Royal St. period-inspired food and beverage! obstacle course. Participate in swim- gation, 3830 Seminary Road Information: 703-746-5435 or Information: Partnered with Yards Brewery and ming skill assessments for youth, Information: 703-836-4414, ext. [email protected] www.gadsbystavernmuseum.us Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, enjoy learn pool safety tips and more. 110 or www.seniorservicesalex.org a four course dinner that will be Time: 6 to 9 p.m. March 20 February 27 fun, educational and delectable. Location: Chinquapin Park Rec- March 17-20 Tickets cost $85 per person. reation Center & Aquatics Facility, PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH CIVIL WAR RECRUITING Time: SPRING BOOK SALE The 7 to 10 p.m. 3210 King St. JAMES MADISON The date is DAY Members of the 3rd U.S. Reg- Location: Friends of the Beatley Central Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Information: 703-746-5435 or March 20, 1816. Join President ular Infantry, Co. K, will introduce Library will hold their spring book 134 N. Royal St. [email protected] James Madison, as presented by visitors to the clothing, equipment Information: sale. All items are $3 or less, un- 703-746-4242 John Douglas Hall, at Gadsby’s Tav- and variety of military and civilian less specifically marked, including ern Museum for this ongoing series interpretive roles that encompass March 11-April 10 hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s March 5 of presidential salons for discus- the field of Civil War living history. books and audio-visual items. ALEXANDRIA CITY HIGH sion of the topics of the day. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. DOCENT-LED TOUR OF Time: Thursday 10 a.m. to 8:30 SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT Con- Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Fort Ward Museum & His- FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; vergence presents a joint art effort Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road MUSEUM Come for an in-depth Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; between Bishop Ireton, Episcopal, 134 N. Royal St. Information: 703-746-4848 or guided tour of the Friendship Fire- Sunday 1 to 4:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes and Information: 703-746-4242 or www.fortward.org house Museum and learn about the Location: Beatley Central Library, T.C. Williams high school. In an www.gadsbystavern.org GEORGE WASHINGTON SYM- company’s firefighting procedures effort to recognize and encourage POSIUM An annual event held on and equipment, as well as the dif- the creative pursuits of visual art George Washington’s birthday to ferent roles the organization played students from across the city, art provide the public with enlightening in serving the community. teachers from each of the four contemporary research on his life. Time: 11 a.m. to noon schools have collaborated in what This year’s theme is “From Relics Location: Friendship Firehouse they hope will be an annual event. to Repositories: Preserving George Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Time: Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 703-746-4994 Washington’s Legacy Yesterday and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2/27 - 3/19 and Today.” Speakers include Carol Location: The Gallery @ Conver- LEARN HOW TO USE MEDIA- Experience all of Shakespeare’s 37 Borchert Cadou, Martha Custis Peter TION TO RESOLVE CONFLICT gence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane Information: and Timothy K. Winkle. The Alexandria Library and the North- 703-998-6260 plays in 97 minutes! Join us for an Time: 1 to 3 p.m. ern Virginia Mediation Service will co- irreverent, fast-paced romp through Location: George Washington sponsor a panel of trained mediators March 12 National Masonic Memorial, the Bard’s many plays Coming soon to explore conflict resolution through GENERATION TO GENERA- 101 Callahan Drive mediation. Admission is free. in The Complete Works TION GALA Senior Services of Information: Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Alexandria hosts its annual Genera- of William Shakespeare www.washingtonbirthday.net Location: Beatley Central Library, tion to Generation Gala. Two local 5005 Duke St. (Abridged) — the longest- ANNUAL BIRTHDAY GALA families will be honored for their Information: 703-746-1728 or A black tie celebration of George work with seniors, and SSA will running comedy ever in www.alexandria.lib.va.us Washington’s birthday, starting present its first ever Service Award. London’s West End! with a reception and followed by Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Buy tickets early at our box office entertainment in the Memorial March 6 Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark or online! Theater before a banquet at 7:30 Center, 5000 Seminary Road WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR In p.m. Tickets cost $125, reserva- Information: 703-836-4414 or | honor of Women’s History Month, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria 703-683-0496 tions required. www.seniorservicesalex.org w w w . thelittletheatre . co m 16 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Deal with attic’s moisture problems

BY HENRI DE MARNE the outside and insulated. Q: Like many others, I read I went up in attic and found before it’s too late your valuable columns and hope frosted roof nails over the wet you can give me some guidance. location. Also, the insulation My house was built in 1977 was wet for about 18 inches in the northwest suburbs of around that point. Chicago and has gable vents. My guess is there is warm air It was resided five years ago. that condenses on the nails and A new roof was installed melts periodically. I don’t know three years ago, and I was of any obvious source. I’m not persuaded to have ridge vents, sure if the soffit vents are all even though I think you ad- open, and I’m not sure what vise against having both. effect the gable and roof ridge Last January, I noticed a vents have. small wet spot on my master Any guidance is appreci- bedroom ceiling the size of sil- ated. Thank you very much in ver dollar. advance. — Illinois, via email The ceiling is foil-backed A: Your guess is correct: board. Insulation is blown with Warm, moist air is convecting PHOTO/HENRI DE MARNE Portions of the roof sheathing located farthest from the ridge vent are those with the most evidence batt (no paper backing) overlays, from the conditioned spaces into of moisture damage. about six inches deep. The two upstairs bathrooms are vented to SEE ATTIC | 17 HOME OF THE WEEK Enjoy the convenience of Rosemont living This lovely semi-detached has full size windows, a fam- fridge. Hardwood floors adorn townhouse is convenient to ev- ily room with gas fireplace and two levels and Anderson win- erything. A Metro station, shop- granite topped wet bar with a dows are installed throughout. ping, restaurants and schools are just a few blocks away. The home features a light- filled living room with bay window and gas fireplace. An updated kitchen sits adjacent to the family and dining room, which has vaulted ceilings, a skylight and Pella glass doors and leads to a deck with pergola and access to the patio. The main level has a half bath, while the upper level features three bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The lower level with access to the yard

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ATTIC FROM | 16 where the sheathing is affected should make sure that the soffit Donate to the Family and Children’s Trust the worst. vents are clear of insulation and the attic. It is essential that you Another concern I have is open. The contractor should Fund on your Virginia income tax form. find out where this convection that it looks like the bathroom also seal the gable vents with occurs and deal with it. vents seem to be joined before exterior grade plywood (prefer- The best way to do this is exiting through the roof, but I ably pressure-treated) painted a www.fact.virginia.gov/stateincometax with an energy audit that in- can’t see how they do so. This matte black on the exterior side. cludes a blow-door test and per- is a very poor practice, as un- You should tend to this as haps an infrared scan. der certain circumstances, the soon as possible before further The photos you sent are very discharge from one bathroom damage is done. Structural de- helpful in my being able to de- can be sent into the other one terioration is not far behind, termine the problem you have. instead of being vented outside. and you are fortunate that your The reason why ridge vents I have seen examples of this roof is sheathed with plywood and gable vents are not compat- where a smaller bathroom was and not particle board, which ible is that air, like water, seeks covered with mold even though probably would have failed be- the easiest path. Ridge vents are it was seldom used, while the fore now from the extent of the exhausts, and gable vents are main bathroom was used daily damage I see, as it is not as re- the closest intake to satisfy the by most of the family. It is also sistant to moisture. lack of equilibrium caused by a very poor practice to vent Q: How can I remove fire- the negative pressure induced bathroom fans through a roof place soot from the tile, screen by the ridge vents. in cold climates. Condensation and glass doors in my gas fire- You can see on the photo of can run down and eventually place? I forgot to open the flue the ridge vent that the plywood rust the fan, damage the ceil- vent once last winter and the 1987 is almost completely clean on ing, wet the insulation or leak entire interior is covered with EST. both sides of the ridge vent. through a small hole. It is pos- a layer of black soot. — Bar- YEARS!

But, as you look down the roof sible that this is what has wet rington, Illinois, via email CELEBRATING28 sheathing, the damage caused the insulation and is causing the A: Make a solution of most- by long-term lack of adequate small silver dollar-size leak on ly ammonia, a small amount of ventilation and excessive moist your bedroom ceiling. white vinegar and a little water. air convection is increasingly Bathroom vents should be Using a spray bottle is best. Or severe, and is worse at the laid flat with a slight slope to apply the solution with a clean eaves. There is heavy frost on the outside and should termi- cloth or paper towels. Let it the roofing nails, and I can nate through gable walls. It stand for a few minutes to pene- even see some signs of minor is also best for the vents to be trate the soot. Use paper towels delamination on one section of made of bell-end solid plastic to clean the affected surfaces. plywood. pipe, which will not deteriorate You may have to apply the Class A Builder Call Us Today It is possible that the sof- over time, as flexible ones usu- solution more than once de- License #2705 057273A 703-533-2423 fit vents have been blocked ally do. pending on how thick the soot [email protected] for a no obligation by insulation, rendering them If you decide to have an en- deposits are. You may also www.wardremodeling.com discussion about useless and aggravating the ergy audit, followed by the seal- need to use a non-scratching HOW WE CAN HELP YOU! dearth of ventilation. I can’t see ing of all convective paths, the scouring pad if the deposits are Additions and Alterations | Interiors and Exteriors | Kitchens Baths Basements any light showing at the eaves contractor performing the work stubborn. Roofs Windows Siding | Handyman | Ask about our 40 year roof warranty! 18 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View It’s time for more civility in council chambers Opinion Civility is a commodity that is becoming increasingly elu- sive in America. Technological advances allow people to sit “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” alone at computers and anonymously spew hatred on blogs and social media. It’s not much better on our TVs, where real- - Thomas Jefferson ity shows and presidential debates beam nastiness into our living rooms. Civility is defined as formal politeness and courtesy in be- havior or speech. To be civil, one doesn’t have to actually be or feel nice, just to act nice. Why is that becoming so difficult, even in Alexandria? Contentious issues have, of course, roiled the Port City for years, from waterfront redevelopment and bike lanes to the city’s fight with the Old Dominion Boat Club. But few issues have raised tempers or created quite the ugliness seen in the de- bate over redevelopment of Ramsey Homes. At public hearings last September and again Saturday, acrimony was in full flower. To the uninitiated, Ramsey Homes redevelopment has many complex facets, several in direct conflict with each other. There’s the need for more affordable housing in Alexandria, the desire to preserve historic buildings, the concerns of neighbors affected by a more than threefold increase in proposed density on the site, and a local agency — the Alexandria Redevelop- ment and Housing Authority — that, in an effort to be civil ourselves, we will simply say has underperformed. The issue is a hot mess, so it’s not surprising that feelings and discussions have been heated. But this is just one of many complex issues before the city, where reasonable, well- Your Views intentioned people can hold radically divergent perspectives. Contentious issues will always be with us, but city councilors owe it to their constituents — and each other — to conduct Ramsey Homes represent legacy themselves with civility. Like it or not, city councilors are role models for the community. When they cross the line into incivility, as City of Jim Crow Councilor John Chapman did both during Saturday’s public To the editor: down industrial neighborhood. would be a welcome, albeit tiny, hearing and in his comments on Facebook afterwards, they The city of Alexandria has We should never forget this step toward making up for the unfortunately set a tone that others follow. a rich African-American his- history, after all: “Those who thousands of units of affordable To be sure, Chapman was not the only person on the dais tory — rich and replete with the forget the past are doomed to housing lost over the last 10 to Saturday and Tuesday who at times strayed from politeness shameful injustices that charac- repeat it.” 12 years. But a small minority and courtesy. City Councilor Paul Smedberg expressed his terize the history of black com- After 74 years, the Ramsay on city council, in a vote last frustration at ARHA on Saturday in an openly hostile manner, munities across the country. The Homes are dilapidated and out weekend, effectively killed any and, while we applaud his move at Tuesday’s legislative session squat, yellow concrete public of date. Residents rightly com- chance to move ahead this year. to rescind Saturday’s vote and send ARHA back to the draw- housing complex in the quickly plain, but many fixes to the nu- Ironically, history is standing board for a quick turnaround, his failure to notify all of his gentrifying Parker-Gray neigh- merous problems are limited by ing in the way — not a desire to colleagues ahead of time seemed like an unnecessary snub. borhood is part of that history. the construction and condition of preserve a symbol of Jim Crow We encourage the six city councilors and Mayor Allison In the 1940s with the open- the buildings themselves. There’s in housing but a move to honor Silberberg to work harder at their own internal communica- ing of the massive Pentagon a plan to replace the 15 units of a particular style of “historic” tion and to err on the side of inclusion with each other as well complex and the need to house public housing and add 38 more architecture which, let’s reas with the public. Chapman’s exclusion from a meeting in defense workers, the federal affordable housing units on the member, was specifically used January between the mayor, city manager and ARHA chief government built a number same site, now no longer a run to house a population denied was apparently a major source of his frustration on Saturday. of complexes — segregated down industrial neighborhood, access to better options. City council is undergoing a transition right now, as Sil- “whites only” housing — like but a desirable, upscale location To paraphrase City Coun- berberg is in just her second month on the job. Every leader Parkfairfax and Fairlington. with access to public transporta- cilor Willie Bailey, we need to has their own style, and it is clear that Silberberg, members of But for black defense de- tion, a state-of-the-art recreation prioritize the “warm bodies” council and city staff are still sorting out how things are going partment workers and their center and other amenities. who live in these houses above to operate between them these next three years. Time will help, families, trailers were set up This would seem like a the concrete edifice surround- but so will a concerted effort at being civil to one another. in Arlington and the cement win-win situation for Alexan- ing them, however historic. Incivility is not just impolite. As we saw this week, it’s buildings — Ramsey Homes dria, which has an ambitious - Sammie Moshenberg counterproductive. — were built in a largely run housing plan. And it certainly Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2016 | 19 Silberberg, Smedberg made right The Business Plan choice on Ramsey Homes with Bill Reagan To the editor: from residential to mixed This would set an unfortunate Mayor Allison Silber- use when the applicant had precedent that would further berg and City Councilor Paul already withdrawn the de- threaten neighborhoods. How to test out your big idea Smedberg showed strong velopment special use per- Preservation of historic de- Lots of people always are that can be produced or expanded, leadership and a commitment mit request because of a lack fense housing and public hous- coming up with ideas for a new while still maintaining quality? to logical land-use determina- of support. Under these cir- ing both have existed in har- business or nonprofit venture. How much will it cost to get the tions in opposing the Alex- cumstances, increasing the mony for more than 70 years While great ideas are important, answers to all of these questions andria Redevelopment and allowed density of the parcel at this location. After World there are several tangible steps and get your business set up? How Housing Authority’s request to would constitute a pure case War II, the U.S. Department you should follow to give that idea long will it take to begin generat- spot zone a parcel in my neigh- of spot rezoning, which is of Defense no longer needed the greatest chance of success. ing revenue? borhood during city council’s bad policy. Period. these accommodations for Hopefully, your idea sprang Lastly, the “where” questions hearing last weekend. This vote is a watershed its African-American work- from personal experience. The consider the location for your en- Instead, the applicant will moment for equality in the ers, and the properties were more you know about terprise. Where do you be required to comply with application of governance. purchased by a public entity a particular area — want to locate, and is the existing zoning. Residents Shouldn’t all be held to the and repurposed as transitional trends, challenges, lat- that site zoned to allow will continue to benefit from city’s zoning map and ordi- homes for 15 families eligible est developments — your activity? You must the protections both the zon- nances and longstanding zon- for public housing assistance. the better positioned carefully research what ing map and city ordinance ing practices? Who thinks This has been the harmo- you are to evaluate the permits or licenses will were designed to provide, not that piecemeal decision-mak- nious neighborhood situation impact your product or be required, how com- to mention the expectations ing is good governance? for decades. And it continues service might have. plicated those are to of the small area plan for this This is why the protest pe- to survive as the only re- If you have no ex- apply for, and are those neighborhood that was cre- tition requiring a 6-1 superma- maining World War II-era perience in that area, Bill Reagan requirements feasible ated seven years ago. jority is an important principle African-American defense you must immerse yourself in for your potential business, both in This vote by council meant to preserve so that neighbors housing in Alexandria and the field. Actually working or terms of time and cost? different things to different have the chance to challenge thereby providing a physical volunteering in that area is best, The Alexandria Small Busi- citizens, with many claiming spot-zoning in their neighbor- legacy to help tell the story but if that’s not feasible, meticu- ness Development Center can as- this was a vote against afford- hood. In the staff report it said: of the contribution these lous research is essential. Online sist potential business owners by able housing. However, I see “Ultimately, staff does not be- Americans made to their research is helpful, but public li- providing objective step-by-step this as a vote on process and lieve that approval of the cur- community and our nation. governance and the need for rent rezoning request would Saturday’s vote was a win braries often have access to sub- guidance as entrepreneurs con- the city and public entities trigger unanticipated redevel- for equality in governance, scription-only resources. Their sider these questions. Its website like ARHA to comply with opment that would necessitate preservation and 15 families research librarians can often point (www.alexandriasbdc.org) has standards and follow predict- revisiting planning goals that dependent on public housing you in directions you might not a robust Startup Checklist that able procedures. were agreed upon approxi- who call the Parker Gray His- otherwise consider. walks through the necessary steps At its core, this was a vote mately seven years ago.” toric District home, as I do. Once you have a thorough un- in priority order. on whether the zoning of a How can you predict “un- - Ninette Sadusky derstanding of the market or area The center also has staff, con- property should be changed anticipated” development? Alexandria you hope to enter, you need to ob- sultants, and planning guides that jectively answer some fundamen- can help you develop things like tal questions. The most important financial projections, even if you question is “what.” What prob- don’t have previous experience The Torpedo Factory, from the lem does your product or service with these business processes. solve, or what need is it filling? With the center’s help, you have artists’ perspective Next, ask yourself several a greater chance of building a vi- To the editor: about the processes involved to Alexandria’s economy. “who” questions. Who is your able and sustainable business and Thank you for your article in creating the art, perhaps Like organizations and target market? Who will ben- are more likely to succeed in se- about the Torpedo Factory attending an art event and at- people everywhere, we change, efit from your product or service? curing a loan. (“Torpedo Factory board split tending an Art League class. discuss and argue, make mis- Will they realize that they need While it may initially seem on overhaul,” February 11). The artists and the Art takes and learn, while we con- that benefit, or will you need to daunting, people just like you Including the point of view of League together started the stantly work to improve and the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Torpedo Factory, slowly but help Alexandria move forward. market extensively? Who is your are working through questions Association artists and The surely built the center over It is our hope that the competition, and what advantages like these every day and starting Art League in the discussion more than 40 years into a via- citizens of Alexandria rec- would you have over them? successful ventures. If you ap- might well have provided a ble, long-lived, nationally and ognize the full value in the After “who,” address the proach your business thought- more accurate and complete internationally known art des- Torpedo Factory and contin- “how” questions. How are you fully and access all resources picture of the situation. tination. We paid for the reno- ue to support a strong, art- going to identify and reach your available to you, you are setting Most of the nearly 500,000 vation, operation, and main- ist operated and led facility target market? How are you going yourself up to succeed. visitors per year to the Tor- tenance of the building over that allows art to grow and to persuade them that your prod- pedo Factory love the experi- time through our rents and flourish for everyone. uct or service is worth their pur- The writer is the executive ences of visiting studios, talk- businesses, and established a - Don Viehman chase? How will you develop that director of the Alexandria Small ing with the artists, seeing the creative community that con- President, Torpedo Factory product or service into something Business Development Center. art they produce, learning tributes $16 million annually Artists’ Association 20 | FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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In response to “Our Denise Dunbar The economic recovery from Civil War begins Publisher View: ARHA missed a [email protected] golden opportunity for hen the Civil War Johnson’s impeachment trial malaise. Activity along Alex- compromise,” February 18: Erich Wagner ended, the period before the end of his term. andria’s wharves was nearly Editor-in-Chief Wof Reconstruction In the meantime, John- non-existent, the canal need- Sue writes: [email protected] began in the South, and Al- son’s lenient terms for the ed major repairs, and several Historic preservation is not exandrians shared feelings restoration of Southern gov- large factories had closed. about saving temporary, unsafe Jane Hughes of uncertainty and apprehen- ernments allowed many of King Street and other main housing. And city council should Sales Director sion with their fellow Virgin- them to enact “black codes” retail thoroughfares were see through the thinly veiled argu- [email protected] ians. In the wake of Abra- which attempted to preserve dotted with closed store- ment that prevents higher density ham Lincoln’s assassination, white supremacy in Southern fronts. City debt exceeded $1 affordable housing. If you are for it, Patrice V. Culligan many people realized that million. understand it and vote for it. Publisher Emeritus the steady hand that had What inevitably Sure neighbors should weigh in [email protected] guided the country through helped Alexandrians to be sure it’s a thoughtful product the war was now gone. recover was the same and process, but delaying to the EDITORIAL Even defeated Gen. impetus that originally point of no return is not being for Chris Teale it. When will Alexandria step up Staff Reporter / Photographer Robert E. Lee expressed placed the town here his regret to a reporter from in the 18th century: and do the right thing? Stop bow- [email protected] ing to the political pressure of a few the Washington Chronicle its regional value as a wealthy and powerful people that when he said that “he had land and water trans- ADVERTISING threaten lawsuits. Change the mas- surrendered as much to portation center. The ter plan, the DSUP and the zoning. Marty DeVine Mr. Lincoln’s kind prom- Alexandria Gazette Get it done. [email protected] ises and benign heart as to stated optimistically Jane Hughes Gen. Grant’s bayonets, and in 1866 that “here, in In response to [email protected] that in his opinion the best Alexandria, there is “Planning commission friend of peace and human- room, space, facilities, rejects Ramsey Homes Deb Riley ity had departed.” houses, depth of water, [email protected] Historians have gener- excellence of harbor, redevelopment plan,” February 18: Patrice V. Culligan ally agreed that President extent of wharves and [email protected] Andrew Johnson’s Recon- docks, for an increased David Lawrence writes: struction philosophy and and profitable com- Although it’s not quoted here, I Margaret Stevens policies differed significantly society. Locally, the elections merce,” all of which would [email protected] said several times that I supported from those that Lincoln and of 1866 and 1867 returned “invite the attention of capi- doubling the density on the site. Alexis Von Schoening Congress would have imple- many former Confederates to talists and business men.” Since I’m in favor of a 100 percent avonschoening@ mented if he had lived. John- city government, when more Rebuilding the city’s increase I wouldn’t say I’m in a alextimes.com son, from Tennessee, was a than 1,400 votes by African- economy took time and a bare knuckles fight against “mod- Pat Booth Unionist but also a dedicated Americans went uncounted. lot of financial investment, erately” higher density. Office/Classified Manager supporter of states’ rights, In 1868, Congress reas- both from moneyed interests Increasing affordable hous- [email protected] and sympathized with the serted its authority; the South in the North and from deter- ing on the site would be a great plight of the defeated South. was divided into military dis- mined locals who established thing. The problem is that the plan CONTRIBUTORS This put him on a colli- tricts, and a new Alexandria small businesses, once again ARHA proposed doesn’t think Abigail Jurk, sion course with the Radical City Council was appointed betting on Alexandria’s po- through how to balance increasing Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, Republican-dominated Con- by General John Schofield, tential. density with preserving history — Kim Gilliam gress that sought to punish pictured here, in April of and that’s what the planning com- Dr. Vivek Sinha the former Confederacy for that year. The council faced Out of the Attic is mission concluded as well. I and the war, and led to the fric- a daunting task in bringing provided by the Office of several other residents just think DESIGN & PRODUCTION tion which would result in the city out of its post-war Historic Alexandria. there’s an opportunity for a win- Jennifer Powell win solution here. [email protected]

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Anticipating the retirement of our long-time executive director, we’re searching for a trailblazer to build on past success, while addressing the challenges facing our members in the 21st century. The next executive director will help define and implement VPA’s mission in a FROM | 5 POLICE city are committed to having said. “It’s very troubling, because changing business environment. The candidate will work with the board, body-worn cameras,” Cook when we encounter these people, full-time staff, members, and others to create new opportunities for transparency, Cook said the said. “…We have a lot of work we have to determine if they have growth. This position will require detailed business planning skills, goal- department continues to ex- to do to try to build out the a live firearm or a BB gun.” setting, establishing measurable objectives, accurate cost estimates, and amine the use of body-worn policy side of that.” Cook pointed to the contin- task deadlines. cameras to monitor officers’ Cook did express concern ued growth of programs like the Duties include: member relations, engagement and development; actions and of those they come at the proliferation of firearms Alexandria Police Youth Camp government relations and lobbying; sales, marketing and fundraising; community and industry relations; public speaking; programming and into contact with. and their apparent increased and the engagement of eighth event planning; staff, P&L and administrative management. Meaningful Cook said discussions are use in crimes like robberies and ninth graders in Alexandria experience in each is a job requirement, as are strong communication ongoing with City Manager and assaults. He also lamented City Public Schools as ways skills, superior organizational ability, and professional polish. 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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2016 The items described below will be heard by the City Council on the date and times listed below. For further information call the Department of Planning and Zoning on 703-746-4666 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/planning. ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 9:30 AM, CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 KING STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Master Plan Amendment #20150003 Rezoning #20150003 Development Special Use Permit #20140035 Transportation Management Plan SUP #20150081 699 North Patrick Street ARHA Ramsey Homes Public hearing and consideration of requests for: (A) Master Plan Amendment to the Braddock East Master Plan and the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan to amend the land use designation and density table from RB to CRMUM; (B) Amendment to the official zoning map for 699 N. Patrick Street ABC NOTICE ABC NOTICE from RB (townhouse zone) to CRMUM (mixeduse zone); (C) Development Special Use Permit and Site Plan with modifications to construct 53 multifamily residential units in two buildings, including a special use permit for an increase in FAR to 2.0; (D) Special use permit for a transportation management plan; zoned RB/Townhouse. APPLICANT: Virginia Housing Development LLC represented by Duncan Blair, Attorney

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