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Vol. 16, No.48 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Analysis: What to make of COVID-19 data? Confusing labeling, age of population, the Great varying websites prove Plains region is suffering difficult to decipher the worst current outbreak. BY DENISE DUNBAR North Dakota has been by far the hardest hit individual Data on the Centers for state in the past week with a Disease Control and Preven- daily average of 177 cases per tion website indicate that 100,000 of population, ac- since late October, every cording to the CDC website. state in the continental Unit- By contrast, Virginia ex- ed States plus the District of perienced the third fewest Columbia has experienced new COVID-19 cases per a sharp spike in COVID-19 100,000 population during cases. the past week, with a dai- While urban areas have ly average of 23.6, trailing had more total cases, rural only Maine and Vermont in regions have suffered more the continental U.S. In fact, cases per 100,000 of their population. As a percent- SEE COVID-19 | 8

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PHOTO/LINDSEY SULLIVAN The Torpedo Factory Art Center, located along the Alexandria waterfront, contains three floors of artist studios, where visitors can stroll and watch artists at work. An uneasy Torpedo Factory truce Artists skeptical of Like past plans, the lat- more interactive for visitors proposed changes in est action plan, which was and integrating other forms ‘Study of the Studies’ released in October, details of art into the facility, such BY MISSY SCHROTT a big-picture direction in as music and technology. which the art center should The plan has been in The most recent Torpedo move, rather than revealing the works for years. For Factory action plan, which concrete changes that will more than a decade, various outlines a strategy for the fu- be made if the plan is ap- stakeholders have commis- PHOTO/OLD TOWN SOCK CO. ture of the city’s waterfront proved. Major elements in- sioned studies and reports Give matching couple's socks from Old Town Sock Co. as a gift art center, could go to City clude reimagining the first this holiday season. Find more of our gift guide suggestions on Council as early as 2021. floor, making the center SEE TORPEDO PLANS | 6 page 14. 2 |NOVEMBER 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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and the Park and Recreation Commission. In December, they plan to open up community engagement to the general public and to host more artist meetings. They hope to take the plan to council in early 2021, Ruggiero said. The three “core strategic directions” for the art center that are listed in the plan are: “re-establish the art center’s identity for a 21st century audience;” “curate the building, with a focus on the first floor, for improved visitor experience and art- PHOTO/LINDSEY SULLIVAN ist/studio program;” and Art hangs on the wall in a gallery at the Torpedo Factory. “establish policies and procedures that identify the art TORPEDO PLANS FROM | 1 nonprofit called the Torpedo center as a high performing Factory Art Center Board. organization and rebuild the to review and comment on In 2016, the city Office of art center’s role as a leader issues at the art center rang- the Arts assumed what was in the country.” ing from management to supposed to be temporary If approved, two of the purpose, according to the control of the facility. How- first things the Office of the plan. ever, council voted to make Arts plans to accomplish are The Torpedo Factory, a city management permanent reimagining the first floor former World War I muni- in 2018. With the vote, coun- and changing the facility’s tions plant, officially be- cil directed the Office of the main entrance from Union came an art center in the Arts to come up with a “vi- Street to the waterfront, Rug- early 1970s. While the City brancy and sustainability ac- giero said. of Alexandria has owned the tion plan” for the center. “On any given day,

PHOTO/LINDSEY SULLIVAN building since then, it was In order to do that, the city there’s a lot more people Printmaker Judith Coady at work in her studio. previously managed by a hired a consultant for yet an- walking up and down the other study on the facility – waterfront than there is this one called a “Study of the walking up and down Union Studies” – to distill previous Street,” Ruggiero said. “We studies and merge overlapping also know that coming in themes in order to suggest a from the waterfront side, path forward for the center. it’s a really awkward and “What we knew council somewhat odd experience Real People wanted was something ac- because … you’re kind of tionable,” Diane Ruggiero, confronted with this weird director of the Office of the space and it’s really two sets Really Living Arts, said. “They were call- of doors before you make it Is your loved one suffering from the with Memory Loss ing it [a] vibrancy and sus- into the main section of the effects of isolation? At Silverado tainability plan but I think art center.” our focus is on our resident quality really what they wanted was, Ruggiero said the Of- of LIFE providing personalized ‘Tell us what you’re going fice of the Arts has not yet engagement programs in an open to do.’ They wanted action. worked out how to redesign and thriving atmosphere. They wanted movement.” the entrance. The result of the Study of As far as the first floor, Silverado has been leading the way in memory care for 20 the Studies is the action plan staff plans to make the space years. Call today to learn how experience, innovation and that was released in October more interactive, which could this year. Still in the com- involve relocating artists compassion make us leaders in memory care. munity engagement phases, throughout the building. Spe- the Office of the Arts is cur- cifically, Ruggiero mentioned rently in the process of pre- relocating a print-maker stu- memory care │ communities senting the plan to relevant dio from the third floor to 2807 King Street │ Alexandria, VA 22302 city commissions, such as the first, as well as the Art (571) 388-8681 │ silverado.com/alexandria the Commission for the Arts, the Waterfront Commission SEE TORPEDO PLANS | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 26, 2020 | 7

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7-day average COVID-19 PCR positivity rate 7-day average positivity PCR COVID-19 11/1611/1611/16 409409409 6%6%6% 450450450 35%35%35% 11/16 409 6% 450 35% positivity rate 400400400 400 32.5%32.5%32.5% 409409409 30%30%30% 32.5% 409 30% D.C. 3.1% 350350350 350 362362362 25%25%25% Alexandria 6% 300300300 26%26%26% 25% 300 26% 291291291 294294294 Maryland 6.9% 291 294 20%20%20% 250250250 20% 250 Virginia 7% 224224224 200200200 224 15%15%15% 200 15% West Virginia 7.6% 179179179 150150150 179 150 147147147 10%10%10% 147 10% North Carolina 8.1% 100100100 100 5%5%5% United States 11.9% 7-day average # COVID-19# PCR tests average 7-day 505050 686868 6.1%6.1%6.1% 5.7%5.7%5.7% 5.6%5.6%5.6% 6%6%6% 5% 50 68 4.9%4.9%4.9% 5.7% 5.6% 6% DATA/VIRGINIADEPARTMENTOFHEALTH/D.C.|HEALTH/WESTVIR- 4.9% 4%4%4% 000 0%0%0% GINIADEPARTMENTOFHEALTH&HUMANRESOURCES/N.C.DEPART- 0 4/164/164/16 5/165/165/16 6/166/166/16 7/167/167/16 8/168/168/16 9/169/169/16 10/1610/1610/16 11/1611/1611/16 0% MENTOFHEALTHANDHUMANSERVICES/MARYLANDDEPARTMEN- 4/16 5/16 6/16 7/16 8/16 9/16 10/16 11/16 TOFHEALTH/CENTERSFORDISEASECONTROLANDPREVENTION

DATA/VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GRAPH/LYVI SIEG This data is either directly from the websites of the The data in this chart for both the number of COVID-19 PCR tests in Alexandria and Alexandria's positivity health departments listed or is the result of calcula- rate are seven-day moving averages for specific points in time taken from the VDH website on Nov. 20. tions done on data from those sites as of Nov. 20.

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Y0114_21_123719_U_M_0005 CMS Accepted 10/01/2020 511192MUSENMUB_0005 10 |NOVEMBER 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Daily COVID-19 cases in Alexandria “As more tests are administered, we 50 will get closer to an accurate sense 50 45.4 of how many peopleTable within 5 each Table 5 45 community actually have COVID-19, 45 since the positivity rate merely tells 40 4/16 18 40 the percentage of4/16 those tested who18 35 have the disease,5/16 not the percentage45.4 35 5/16 45.4 of overall residents6/16 who have it.” 7.6 30 6/16 7.6 30 25.9 7/16 13 25 7/16 13 8/16 20 25 20 has remained relatively flat Nov. 16 was second high- since mid-June, ranging from8/16 est behind North Carolina’s20 20 9/16 12 6.1% on June 16 to 4% on Oct. 8.1% among neighboring 20 18 9/16 12 15 16* back to 6% on Nov. 16, 10/16as states and D.C. 15.6Maryland 15 15.6 the average daily number10/16 of was next at 6.9%,15.6 followed 10 13 PCR tests administered 11/16in by West Virginia 25.9at 6.1%** 10 12 the city has more than dou11/16- and D.C.’s 3.1%, 25.9while the 5 7.6 bled during that timeframe. nationwide rate stood at 5 As more tests are admin- 10%. The City of Alexan- 0 istered, we will get closer dria’s rate of 6% was sec- 0 4/16 5/16 6/16 7/16 8/16 9/16 10/16 11/16 to an accurate sense of how ond-lowest, behind that of 4/16 5/16 6/16 7/16 8/16 9/16 10/16 11/16 many people within each D.C. community actually have Trying to navigate the DATA/VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GRAPH/LYVI SIEG COVID-19, since the positiv- many variables among the The data in this chart is a seven-day moving average of COVID-19 cases in Alexandria for specific points ity rate merely tells the per- confusing and sometimes in time taken from the VDH website on Nov. 20. centage of those tested who conflicting COVID-19 data have the disease, not the per- can prove daunting. CDC COVID-19 FROM | 8 asymptomatic people are ty rate was high – 32.5% on centage of overall residents data based on average daily tested, the positivity rate April 16 and 26% on May 16. who have it. cases relative to population remember that case num- should go down. However, once tests be- For instance, cumulative- has Virginia doing extreme- bers are largely a function A look at Alexandria’s came more widely available ly since March, 3.1% of Alex- ly well compared to other of how widespread testing COVID-19 positivity rate and beginning in late May, the andria’s total population has states, even though the sev- is in any state or locality. number of tests reveals the positivity rate began to de- been diagnosed with either a en-day average positivity As more testing is done, a latter point. Back in April cline sharply – though this confirmed or probable case rate found on individual state larger number of cases are and May, before tests were timing also coincided with of COVID-19, or 4,935 out websites reveals that Virgin- going to be recorded. Con- widely available, testing was the ebbing of COVID-19’s of 160,530 residents. 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TORPEDO PLANS FROM | 6 I keep on thinking that the city League’s art supply store. “If the action plan is ap- wants to fix something that wasn’t proved, there would be dif- broken to begin with. We have a ferent criteria … for being very strong artist community and all on the first floor than may- the artists that are in those spaces want be being somewhere else in the building,” Ruggiero said. to be there to engage the public.” “We’re looking for that kind – Veronica Barker-Barzel, of higher level of interaction president, TFAA for artists on the first floor.” Staff is also considering some sort of food option on the first floor, most likely a Several artists continued ating the art, because that’s pop-up kiosk with rotating to question why a plan is nec- what the main thing of the vendors. Ruggiero noted that essary at all. building is about. We cer- the Office of the Arts’ cur- “I keep on thinking that tainly don’t want restaurants rent proposal does not involve the city wants to fix some- and this sort of thing in the PHOTO/LINDSEY SULLIVAN converting the first floor into thing that wasn’t broken to building.” A safety station at the Torpedo Factory provides hand sanitizer and a food hall or building a per- begin with,” Veronica Bark- On some aspects of the alerts visitors that they are required to wear masks in the art center. manent restaurant on the first er-Barzel, president of the plan, however, Van Landing- floor, contrary to rumors. TFAA, said. “We have a very ham remained skeptical. of the facility, several artists that it’s gotta be both, and “The city gets approached strong artist community When asked about core spoke out about a disconnect they’ve always argued that by lots of other people and and all the artists that are in strategic direction that in- between the management they have the final decision other businesses and things those spaces want to be there volves bringing the facility and the artists. They said they about everything, and that’s like that, that have ideas for to engage the public.” into the 21st century, Van didn’t feel included in the de- how they operate now.” what I will call an alternative Barker-Barzel said she is Landingham said, “That cision making regarding the The action plan is avail- use for the arts center,” Rug- comfortable with some as- sounds a good bit like gob- facility’s future, a sentiment able at www.alexandriava. giero said. “Within some of pects of the city’s control but bledygook to me. … I have that appears to linger. gov/TorpedoFactory. The those options, food halls are not others, largely the fact no idea what they’re talking “If they can find a way first open community meet- very popular.” that the city has taken over about. It’s one of these things to cooperate with artists in ing is scheduled for Dec. 9. When Office of the Arts artist selection and place- that sounds grand, but is it?” leading this, then I think that The event will take place vir- staff present their plan to ment. Before the city as- Back in 2018 when the city would be great,” Viehman tually via Zoom. council, they will also make sumed permanent control of assumed permanent control said. “We’ve always argued [email protected] council aware of the alter- the facility, artists had been nate proposals. selected through an indepen- “We did ask some of the dent, blind jurying process. folks that had come forward “I have no problem with if they’d like to put their ideas the city running the building down on paper,” Ruggiero said. and doing the after-hours “We will share it along with events and all that kind of the action plan so folks can see stuff, but as far as placement all of the different options.” of artists in the studios, I When asked for their don’t really think govern- thoughts on the plan, sev- ment should be involved with eral Torpedo Factory artists that, with the actual art,” expressed skepticism that Barker-Barzel said. anything would actually be Torpedo Factory Found- accomplished, largely due to er Marian Van Landingham the number of plans that have said she was also comfortable been proposed in recent years. with certain elements of the “I have seen a lot of plans plan, so long as the original for the Torpedo Factory and … vision of the Torpedo Factory to me, this is just one more,” is not compromised. Don Viehman, a Torpedo “It’s important that what Factory lease holder and for- is put on the first floor con- mer president of the Torpedo tinues to be … working art- Factory Artists Association, ists, that it not just be galler- said. “I’m seeing a lot of the ies,” Van Landingham said. same things. I’m seeing a lot “It’s important for somebody of large words that don’t have coming into the building to precise meanings.” also see people at work cre- 12 |NOVEMBER 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Hugo Fregnan, chef and co-owner of Le Refuge, dies at 45 Restaurateur with decades of experience in local scene, loses battle with brain cancer BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN

Hugo Fregnan, the chef who owned and operated local French restaurant Le Refuge with his wife Anne- Claire Chaufour-Fregnan, died from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, on Nov. 10. He was 45. Fregnan is a long-time member of the local restaurant scene, having worked as a waiter, manager and chef of several eateries in Northern Virginia before joining Le Ref- uge, a restaurant started by his wife’s family and located at 127 N. Washington St. Although he worked as a chef, Fregnan was also known for his ebullient, out- going personality and ability as a people person. COURTESY PHOTO “He was a really good chef Hugh Fregnan with his daughter, Savanna Fregnan, and wife, Anne-Claire Chaufour-Fregnan. and a really good cook, but if you look at his history, I don’t rant in Alexandria, where he busy the bar was, Hugh was know that his cooking skills worked as a bartender in the there with a lighter within a He was always the center of are what you’ll see first,” early 2000s alongside Bill second,” Blackburn said. Stephane Grabina, Freg- Blackburn, owner of Home- Fregnan, who went by the circle. Wherever he went, nan’s childhood friend, said. grown Restaurant Group. Hugh, was born on Aug. 5, that’s where the party went. He “That’s not saying anything “He got along with every- 1975 in Washington D.C. to bad. It’s just that he excelled one. Everybody liked him, Hugo and Richelle Fregnan. had that magnetic personality.” in dealing with people.” which isn’t always the case His parents owned and – Stephane Grabina Fregnan was a social but- in the restaurant business,” operated Georgetown French terfly, as quick with a joke as Blackburn said. restaurant La Maison des he was with a pan and spatula. Even then, Fregnan had Crêpe, and Fregnan grew up Woodstock, Virginia. a show, cooking and making “He was always the cen- an easy way with customers above the restaurant, sur- Before Fregnan started people laugh was his fami- ter of the circle. Wherever he that made them feel like they rounded by French culture, to become interested in the ly, according to those who went, that’s where the party belonged, Blackburn said. He cuisine and the small but restaurant and hospitality in- knew him. went. He had that magnetic was there no matter what a tight knit French communi- dustry, he was a natural enter- Fregnan and Chau- personality,” Grabina said. customer needed, the kind of ty in Washington D.C. and tainer and host. Fregnan was four-Fregnan’s relation- Between his personali- bartender that, in the words Georgetown. known to host well-attended ship goes back to that tight ty and ability as a cook and of Billy Joel, was “quick with In 1982, when he was 7 pool parties at his parents’ knit French community in hospitality worker, Fregnan a joke or to light up your years old, Fregnan’s parents house in McLean and contin- Georgetown. Chaufour-Freg- is well known in the local smoke.” sold La Maison des Crêpe ued the tradition with Chau- nan’s parents and Fregnan’s restaurant scene. Before “Back in the early 2000s, and moved to McLean, Vir- four-Fregnan and his daugh- parents were close friends coming to Le Refuge, Fregnan everybody smoked and if ginia, where Fregnan went ter, Savanna, at their home in and the two grew up together worked at Don Pablo’s Canti- somebody took a cigarette to elementary and middle Springfield, Virginia. long before they reconnected na in Arlington and Mango out of a box and put it in school before attending The only thing Fregnan Mike’s Caribbean Restau- their mouth, no matter how Massanutten Academy in loved more than putting on SEE FREGNAN | 13 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 26, 2020 | 13

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NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 2 PLAID FRIDAY Alexandria Shop CHOPIN: THE SPACE CONCERT Shop Small Small Week kicks off with Plaid Friday, At the historic residence of the first Alexandria’s small business Black U.S. President, George Washington, a Friday event. Nearly 50 independent unique concert will take place combin- shops are touting one-of-a-kind deals ing space technologies with the time- on designer and coveted merchan- less beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s music. dise, including home décor, chic fash- The outstanding Polish-American ion, gourmet food, classic toys and pianist Tomasz Robak will play eight gifts for pets. Chopin’s masterpieces, illustrated with Time: Hours vary the most beautiful photos of the planet Location: Throughout Old Town and taken from the panoramic dome of the Del Ray International Space Station. The con- Information: www.visitalexandriava. cert can also be streamed online. com/holidays/black-friday-alexandria/ Time: 6:40 p.m. Location: 3200 Mt. Vernon Memorial NOVEMBER 28 Highway Information: www.chopin.space/en/ DEL RAY HOLIDAY MARKET The Del Ray Business Association invites DECEMBER 4 residents to explore the Del Ray Hol- iday Market with sidewalk sales and ALEXANDRIA DRIVE-IN PRES- other promotions, kicking off on Small ENTS: “THE BOURNE IDENTITY” Business Saturday. The open-air holi- ALX Community and The Garden day market will be held in the parking have teamed up to provide a fami- lot of Del Ray Psych & Wellness. It ly-focused drive-in movie theatre for will feature DRBA members and local Fall 2020. What began as a six-movie artists from Art on the Avenue. Ven- series has turned into a huge commu- dors will be physically distanced, and nity initiative to bring entertainment masks are required for entry. and joy to our community in this time of need. This is a screening of the Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. action-thriller classic, “The Bourne Location: 1900 Mt. 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Del Ray Artisans’ 25th Annual Holiday Fun socks are the perfect holiday stocking stuffer, available at Old Town Sock Co., which offers with holiday traditions as you enjoy Market will offer unique handcrafted special discounts, free treats and fine arts and crafts from local artists. more than 1,500 different prints, patterns and designs of socks in-store or online. take-home gifts with purchase. As always, the artists are presenting Time: All day a variety of media, including botanical HGG FROM | 19 day stockings this year with in Alexandria’s historic Location: Throughout Old Town and drawings, fiber/textiles, glass, jewel- unique socks from Old Town shopping district provide Del Ray ry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, Information: www.visitalexandriava. paper crafting, photography, pottery/ while they eat. 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With more than 1,500 pins, charms, stamps and power of people and organizations DECEMBER 5 to transform their communities and “The big thing about prints, colors and designs, other goodies and smaller, the world. Shop at local stores, order TORPEDO FACTORY ART CEN- Hops n Shine is that we are you’re sure to find the per- more affordable options like a meal and do good all at the same TER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL The big on experiences, so the fect pair to give to someone jewelry, mugs and journals. time. For one day, Alexandria’s stores Torpedo Factory Art Center’s annual and restaurants will donate a percent- holiday event moves online for a craft-making and the holiday special this holiday season. Shop The Hive and The age of their sales to five local chari- series of select art projects and down- cards, it’s something more Shop in-person or online Shoe Hive in-person or on- ties: Alexandria Tutoring Consortium, load-ables to enjoy with loved ones. than just going to a restau- at oldtownsockco.com. line at theshoehive.com. ALIVE, Animal Welfare League of Al- Stop by the Art Center to visit artist exandria, Four Mile Run Conservatory studios and shop for holiday gifts or rant,” C.J. Cross, managing Whether it’s hand-made Foundation and Neighborhood Health. browse Torpedo Factory’s website for partner at Hops n Shine, said. The Hive locally-crafted goods or a Time: All day links to studio artists' online shops. “For families right now, they Maybe the person you’re fun family experience you’re Location: Throughout Old Town Time: All day Information: www.oldtownbusiness. Location: Virtual are craving this kind of thing shopping for loves keeping up craving, spend your holiday org Information: www.torpedofactory.org — an activity for the kids to with the latest fashion trends. shopping in Alexandria’s own do, and the parents can relax If so, The Hive and The Shoe small businesses this year, EDITOR'S NOTE: for an hour or two.” Hive have a variety of gift op- and spread holiday cheer to The Times encourages residents to continue to follow Gov. Ralph tions including designer ap- your loved ones while sup- Northam’s “Safer at Home” guidance, to maintain physical distance Old Town Sock Co parel, shoes and accessories. porting local businesses too. from others and to wear masks in public. Add some fun to holi- These twin boutiques [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 26, 2020 | 21 Times LIFE WELL LIVED Livinq Creativity and resilience preparedness for the winter months

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FILE PHOTO The United States Capitol. Women in state and federal office BY GAYLE CONVERSE AND nomic Forum predicts that a record number of women se- election. Because some Con- various communities of col- PAT MILLER political gender disparities cured congressional seats. gressional races remain too or, respectively. are expected to be around for Strides have been made in close to call, the exact num- The journey to our na- The next United States at least another 96 years. the past 50 years. The number of seats in both the U.S. tion’s first woman vice pres- Presidential Inauguration is Virginia ranks 25th out of ber of women elected to state House and Senate that will ident-elect has been a long slated to look a bit different. the 50 states when it comes to legislatures has increased be filled by women is unclear. time coming. American wom- For the first time in the na- the number of female state of- fivefold since 1971. According As of Nov. 12, 134 women en have indeed come a long tion’s history, the vice-pres- fice holders. Women currently to Rutgers University’s Cen- have been elected to serve in way in the past 100 years but idential oath will be avowed make up 29.3 percent of the ter for American Women and both chambers, surpassing have a long way to go. on Jan. 20, 2021 by a woman Virginia General Assembly. Politics, women currently hold the 127 women who current- In the next Alexandria – Vice President-elect Kama- According to the National 521, or 26.4 percent, of the ly hold office. In the House, at Celebrates Women column, la Harris. Conference of State Legisla- 1,972 state senate seats and least 109 women are expected we’ll explore women who While this is historically tors, 2,145 women currently 1,641, or 30.3 percent, of the to serve, making up more than not only broke ground, but significant, it has been a long serve in state houses, com- 5,411 state house or assembly 25 percent of all seats, accord- broke the glass ceiling of time coming. prising 29 percent of state seats. Women representing ing to CAWP. So far in Sen- American politics. While the Golda Meirs, legislators nationwide. various communities of color ate elections, 25 women are Angela Merkels and Margaret In 2017, more than 50 per- denote 7.5 percent of the na- expected to serve next year, The writers are founders Thatchers of the world have cent of U.S. voters were wom- tion’s 7,383 state legislators. comprising about 25 percent of Alexandria Celebrates held top leadership positions, en, but only 30 percent of On the federal side, cur- of all Senate seats in 2021. Women, a nonprofit that the U.S. has not measured elected officials identified as rently, 102 women serve in When the 117th Con- is commemorating the up. In 2019, the U.S. ranked female. A 2018 Pew Research the 435-seat U.S. House of gress convenes in January, centennial of women’s 75 out of 193 countries in Center survey revealed that 59 Representatives. There are the freshman class in the suffrage and highlighting terms of gender equality in percent of U.S. adults – 69 per- currently 26 women serving House will include at least influential women throughout government, according to a cent of women and 48 percent in the 100-seat U.S. Senate. 25 non-incumbent women. the city’s history. Contact report from the Inter-Par- of men – said there were “too A record-breaking num- The Senate will welcome them at Alexandria liamentary Union. A 2018 few women in high political ber of women gained a place four women and the House CelebratesWomen@ account from the World Eco- offices.” In the 2018 midterms, in the U.S. House in the 2020 will welcome 44 women from gmail.com. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 26, 2020 | 25

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MIGUEL AMAYA (41), of Alexandria, Nov. 10, 2020 JOSEPH JOHNSTON (73), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 14, 2020 GRACE KELLER (84), of Alexandria, Nov. 14, 2020 WILLIAM SISK (80), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 14, 2020 DOROTHY B. UNKLE (78), of Alexandria, Nov. 18, 2020 MILDRED WALKER (71), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 15, 2020 Solutions from last week last Solutions from

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Hawaii Cryptologic Center org. 66. Sportswear company 120. Doe or fawn 49. Chikara knife maker 108. Buffet unit 13. Rugby play 70. Psychedelic drug 122. "Chernobyl" network 50. "Ithaca" director Ryan 111. Criticize harshly 14. Went all out 71. "Yikes, a spider!" 124. Lead-in to laryngology 51. "Skip to My ___" 112. Fresh coconut insert 15. Queen with ice powers 73. X, in a sorority name 125. Affirmative vote 53. Encouraging lead-in to "boy" 114. Slants 16. Nonagenarian celebrity Arlene 74. Major artery 126. ___ Vegas Raiders 26 |NOVEMBER 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Thankfulness in 2020 Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” This will surely go down as one of the strangest years on record, largely due to the coronavirus. - Thomas Jefferson At least 1.3 million people have died of COVID-19 worldwide, more than 257,000 of them United States residents. In Virginia, 3,942 people had died of COVID-19 as of Nov. 23, including 77 Alexandrians. The economic impact has been enormous. The U.S. gross domestic product fell by 31.4% in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This decline was felt across sectors and regions, including in Alexandria and at this newspaper: The gross revenues of the Alexandria Times fell by 37% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to last year. The pandemic is also taking a toll on education, as schoolchildren learning remotely are falling behind in learning, according to the New York Times and others. Iso- lation and anxiety caused by COVID-19 have also resulted in spikes in suicides, calls to mental health agencies and drug overdoses, according to RollCall. Layer racial unrest and political discord on top, and the result is a year in which there’s much to fret about and seemingly little to celebrate, let alone give thanks for. Your Views And yet, we know that’s not the whole picture. There is actually much to be thankful for, even in 2020. For starters, the United States successfully held a presi- Superintendent promotes false narrative dential election, that was fairly if not flawlessly conducted, in the midst of a pandemic. Yes, there were glitches in places To the editor: Our Catholic schools are operating in the with mail-in voting and at times access to vote-counting. As I read the Nov. 12 Alexandria Times same city, dealing with the same virus but have And yes, moving forward we need to have a national conver- editorial, “Back to the classroom,” and let- pressed forward to educate because they have sation about voting processes that are and aren’t acceptable. ters to the editor about our public schools more courage and leadership than our elected But the logistical feat that was just accomplished, remaining closed, it was evident that the an- public school board and superintendent. which will culminate in the inauguration of former Vice ger, helplessness and exasperation on behalf Many Alexandrians cannot afford to send President Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United of families, students and our community has their children to Catholic school like the su- States in January, is a major accomplishment. For that we reached a boiling point. perintendent can. If he is sincere about his are grateful. Superintendent Gregory Hutchings wrote editorials and concerned about equality and We are especially thankful that effective COVID-19 yet another column in the newspaper that equity, then open the schools and help the vaccines are possibly just weeks away from becoming had nothing to do with an action plan to re- low-income, marginalized and deserving available to the public. The tremendous speed with open our public schools. Instead our citizens students that need to be educated and prac- which these vaccines were developed and tested is pos- were left with another of his writings pro- tice what you preach. sibly the most remarkable accomplishment of 2020, and moting a false narrative that most aspects The excitement surrounding President-elect one for which the much-maligned pharmaceutical in- of American society are racist, we need more Joe Biden’s election victory will have little ef- dustry and, yes, even President Donald Trump, deserve money for our schools to be effective, low in- fect on Alexandrians’ daily lives. The election our gratitude. come families are marginalized, opportunity that matters will take place next year for school We are thankful for the third quarter economic rebound gaps between white students and students of board and city council. If you are unhappy with that followed the second-quarter crater. GDP advanced at color must be corrected and so on. the way things are being run in Alexandria, get an annual rate of 33.1% in the third quarter, according to Our school system is funded by the read- behind candidates that share your views – or BEA. As the Alexandria Times mirrored the Q2 overall ers of this paper and the voters of our city to better yet be the candidate yourself. economic downturn, we also experienced the Q3 rebound, the absurd amount of $300 million a year. Without bold leadership or courage to do when revenues bounced back to previous year norms. The three Catholic grade schools and Cath- what is best for our kids, the School Board Here in Alexandria, though numerous businesses hav- olic high school in Alexandria have been and superintendent will continue to deny our en’t survived the pandemic, others, including restaurants open since Labor Day providing a quality kids the $300 million education we are all Piece Out and Silver Diner, sustainable grocer Mason & in-person education to families without any paying for. Greens and dog bar Barkhaus, courageously went ahead closures or COVID-19 outbreaks for close to -Frank Fannon, and opened. These businesses served as our own local three months. former member, Alexandria City Council phoenix, with new life emerging from the ashes. We are thankful for the proactive efforts by Alexandria’s The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. 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Thankful Poor Robert's Ruminations for city workers with Rob Whittle To the editor: request and contributed to an Usually on an editorial page efficient delivery of service by or in any politician’s inbox you competent and responsive staff. A sports column will find complaints that sig- If you work for the city and This month’s column will be on sports. nounced, “The first half has been brought nificantly outnumber the com- are reading this now, please No, not like Tom Boswell, Michael Wilbon to you by Gatorade and Alexandria Hos- pliments. With that in mind, I know that we sure do complain or Tony Kornheiser. Well, maybe a little pital’s emergency room.” A head snapper would like to do my part to level a lot. Sometimes it is needed. like Kornheiser. if there ever was one. the playing-field. But on the whole, we recognize Did you ever have the opportunity to One of the most fun themes I had I recently called the city’s how essential you are to our wake up in the morning and be able to do was using players’ names to make lit- 311 number to ask for some community. something so different from tle statements. For example, large abandoned metal items We know you are not just your everyday life that you say when a defensive back named to be removed from my neigh- city workers. You are our neigh- to yourself, “I can’t believe I’m Johnny Bond would make a borhood sidewalk. The staffer bors and fellow community actually doing this!” play, I would invariably bark in who answered my call was very members. We are thankful for Such was the case with me my best Sean Connery imita- polite and responsive. The very the services you work to pro- for a few football seasons when tion, “Tackle by Bond. Johnny next day city workers removed vide, especially in the midst of I became the “mouth of the Bond.” Then there was a kid the abandoned junk. In this in- a deadly pandemic. Maroon.” The Episcopal High named Buck Armstrong whose stance, the creation of Alexan- -Bud Jackson, Nicky Lane, School football team in Alex- name sounded like a cowboy’s. dria 311 helped streamline my Alexandria andria had never had a public “Catch made by Buck Arm- address announcer until my ROB strong out of Austin, Texas!” predecessor, who only called a WHITTLE Being the P.A. guy was a few games. A hidebound, traditional pro- bully pulpit. I’d spot old friends in the All should battle gram, it was all old-school, all the time. crowd and say random things about I visited him in the booth one game and them: “Episcopal High School would thought to myself, “Hey, I could do this.” like to extend a special welcome to for healthy streams So, at the start of the next season, I did. the Ravenels, former ‘Parents of the I decided at the outset that I would Year.’” Or, “Episcopal High School wel- To the editor: mation, Wikipedia edited it try to bring some color to the job. I add- comes Sweet Swingin’ Charlie McLen- Wikipedia is the World’s and somewhat changed what I ed music, beginning each game with the don.” Charlie was anything but a sweet Encyclopedia, so I returned to wrote, but left in the reference. theme from Monday Night Football, and swinger of the golf club. I just thought https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ I add that in the lucrative U.S. playing some rock ‘n roll at halftime. it was a cool nickname. Stream_restoration on July 14, stream-restoration business, What got me in hot water with the My biggest head-snapper was in a 2020 and added this informa- some companies have “re- head coach, though, were mostly extem- game against Collegiate, which featured tion and reference 38: stored” many streams without poraneous proclamations. I called them Russell Wilson, future NFL superstar. An “The NCD [natural channel adequately using informative head-snappers, as in when I made a com- EHS receiver, who himself went on to the design] method has been mis- conservation, ecological and ment, the coach’s head would snap around NFL, was having a big day. After his sixth applied to small-order, interi- geological knowledge and un- to glare at me. This, alas, became a theme catch for a long touchdown, I yelled, “Put or-forested, upper-headwater derstanding of the streams. throughout my P.A. career at EHS. that boy on restriction. He’s smokin’!” streams and wetlands in the Every natural stream is Every game announcer needs a spot- That one precipitated an emergency Washington, D.C., Metropoli- a unique living museum of ter, the person with the binocs who meeting with the coach later that week. A tan Region where this method Earth’s challenged biodiversity. tells you who made the tackle and how Collegiate mom, who was a friend, didn’t needlessly destroyed parts of -Edward M. Barrows, many yards were gained. For this vi- speak to me for years. We can now laugh natural forest ecosystems.” Professor of Biology, tal job, I tapped Page, one of my oldest about it. Sort of. Since I added this infor- Georgetown University friends and an EHS alum. Bad choice. To this day, people think I got fired. The uber-laconic Page is the last person Not so. I decided to retire when the you’d want in the position of urgently coach moved on to another job so as not transferring information. After many a to be a distraction to the incoming re- Cold weather COVID-19 concerns play, I was left hanging without being gime. It had nothing to do with hitting To the editor: several ways. First, by possi- able to announce the specifics. After al- the wrong button on my iPhone in an As you may know, COVID-19 bly suppressing the immune most every game, I would bark, “Page, attempt to play the National Anthem transmission is exploding response in the nostrils. The you’re fired,” which would be answered and, instead, playing “Hurts So Good” across the country. I am not virus is also viable longer and by a sly smile. by John Mellencamp. convinced that state or CDC reproduces better in the cold. I set the tone during our first game guidelines are sufficient to re- We have less ultraviolet light against Bishop Ireton. The Septem- Rob Whittle is CEO of Williams Whittle duce virus transmission. from the sun which kills the ber weather was hot and humid and the Advertising and is the author of two Cold weather increases the players were dropping like flies with historical novels, “Pointer’s War” transmission of COVID–19 in SEE HUBBARD | 29 leg cramps. At the end of the half, I an- and “Pointer and the Russian.” 28 |NOVEMBER 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES In-person learning School shutdown is can be done safely harming children To the editor: and a minimum of three feet distance The number of desks that can fit between individuals.” To the editor: amount of staff and six-figure sala- into a classroom is a fundamental • Joseph G. Allen and Sara Ble- I grew up with an absent father and ries at Alexandria City Public School question, central to determining ich of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School an abusive mother. The abuse was so headquarters? Do I think we should how many students can be safely of Public Heath published an article bad that if this pandemic had hap- reduce in-school salaries such as for accommodated at ACPS schools. I on Nov. 12 in the Washington Post, pened when I was a child, either my teachers, principals and custodians? am amazed at how much contro- “Why Three Feet of Social Distanc- mother or I would not be alive today. No way. versy this simple question has en- ing Should be Enough in Schools.” I hated summers. Yes, what kid But the amount of money spent on gendered. The School Board seems Here’s a brief excerpt: says that? School was my saving staff at headquarters versus money to be stuck on five or six kids per “The requirement for six feet of grace. I could escape the abuse and spent on upkeep of schools, or build- classroom. distancing has forced many schools get two meals a day, which I wasn’t ing new schools, should be addressed. I understand that the current to limit the number of students at- getting at home. Why don’t we let those ACPS staff ACPS Virtual Plus partners have at tending in person and thus has be- I recently spent some time with a continue to work from home, assum- least 10 students plus staff safely come a key factor keeping millions “living legend” here in Alexandria. ing they are, and use their building operating in ACPS classrooms right of kids home. That’s a mistake. … He said reports of child abuse to Child and our schools that the Alexandria now. I wonder if even more is possi- Six feet should be the default min- Protective Services are down. Do Soccer Association is using and get ble. The ACPS facilities team should imum for adults, but it’s past time you think that’s because there is less some of our kids, if not all on a rotat- be challenged to work creatively we recognize that kids are different abuse? No, it’s because most reports ing basis, back in school? toward maximizing the capacity and the importance of schools is to CPS are made by teachers. He also Overcrowding should have been for in-person learning rather than different, especially for the young- said emergency room visits due to addressed before a pandemic, and focusing on all the reasons why it est learners. Three feet should be child abuse are more than double. where ACPS spends its money is rele- can’t be done. the default distance for schools.” Equity in ACPS? No, never. These vant. We are the stakeholders. Here are a few additional per- • The New York Times ran an kids need to be in school. -Molly Kaiman, spectives on this subject: article by Melissa Eddy on Oct. 29, Has anyone ever looked at the ACPS parent • Gov. Ralph Northam’s original 2020, “Why Europe is Keeping its guidance for reopening Virginia Schools Open Despite New Lock- schools, dated June 2020, does not downs.” It made the following say that six-foot distancing is re- points: New hope for public schools quired. It says seating and desks –Europe’s latest wave of restric- should be at least six feet apart tions have largely avoided closing To the editor: andria public schools failed to achieve “when feasible,” and that cloth face schools. The office of the Alexandria City full accreditation during the eight coverings should be used when at –The German conference of Public Schools Superintendent ap- years Biden was vice president in the least six feet physical distancing ministers of culture, stressed chil- pears to be preparing for a track meet Barack Obama administration. can’t be maintained. dren’s right to an education. This as his expressed interest seems to be In fact, ACPS did not achieve 100% • In July, the Virginia State must take highest priority in mak- race, race and race. accreditation until the administration Health Commissioner sent a letter ing all decisions about restrictive In the recent presidential election, of President Donald Trump, under the to local superintendents to update measures that need to be taken. former Vice President Joe Biden and leadership of Secretary of Education the guidance for Virginia schools in –In France, President Emman- Sen. Kamala Harris, who is of Asian Betsy DeVos. order to “reflect the latest science, uel Macron said that schools would and Jamaican descent, were heavily Frankly, the office of the super- and the best public heath guidance be exempt from nationwide restric- favored and the clear winners. This intendent seems to naively place and recommendations.” Here’s the tions. duo supposedly offers “new hope for more faith in political promises than relevant text: –Irish prime minister Micheal public schools.” demonstrated past results. As an ad- “CDC advises that individuals Martin said that while his country The election of Biden with Harris vocate of public education, I hope they maintain six feet of distance. WHO could no longer avoid restrictions, as vice president is espoused as over- are correct. advises that schools maintain a dis- it was vital that schools remain coming racism and benefitting the -Gerald B. File, tance of at least one meter (about open: “We cannot and will not al- future of public education, yet Alex- ACPS graduate three feet) between individuals. Ad- low our children and young peo- ditionally, the American Academy of ple’s futures to be another victim of Pediatrics says spacing as close as this disease.” OUR VIEW FROM | 26 vive – it’s allowed residents to safe- three feet may have similar benefits, I believe strongly that the ACPS ly continue to enjoy one of Alex- if students wear cloth face coverings School Board is putting a gener- local government to work with and andria’s most distinctive features. and do not have symptoms of illness. ation of kids at an unacceptable support restaurants and retail busi- Meanwhile, loans and grants have Therefore, in school settings, schools educational and emotional risk by nesses in the city during the pandemic. helped businesses buy needed tents are encouraged to aim for six feet of keeping them out of school. Please This collaboration saved many estab- and outdoor heaters. physical distance to the greatest ex- do not allow our children’s future lishments from going under. This year has been difficult for ev- tent possible. However, if six feet is to be another victim of this disease. Regulations were tweaked to al- eryone. Yet, even in the midst of dark- not feasible, schools should imple- -William Barton, low curbside outdoor dining, which ness, there’s always light if you look ment a combination of face coverings ACPS grandparent has not only helped businesses sur- for it. For that we give thanks. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OUT OF THE ATTIC NOVEMBER 26, 2020 | 29

Thanksgiving’s grudging acceptance in Alexandria Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor Despite George Washing- andrians are employed in [email protected] ton’s declaring a national day Washington, and were of Missy Schrott of thanks in 1789, the con- course ‘off’ today, the streets Editor cept of a national holiday of showed somewhat more of [email protected] Thanksgiving met inconsis- a holiday appearance than Margaret Stevens tent resistance in Alexandria. usual.” But the Gazette also Sales Director While newspaper edito- claimed that “it would have [email protected] rials supported the spirit of needed a practiced eye to Patrice V. Culligan the concept in the 1830s, the detect any appearance of Publisher Emerita holiday’s association with thanksgiving among the [email protected] New England led to Alexan- passers on the street.” dria refusing to celebrate it Food historians cred- EDITORIAL as the Civil War approached. it the commercialization Cody Mello-Klein Ten years after Appomattox, FILE PHOTO and publication of national Reporter & Photographer the city still refused to rec- magazines such as Harper’s [email protected] ognize Thanksgiving, even thank God for his goodness?” udices were making them- Bazaar, Good Housekeep- Lindsey Sullivan though many of its residents However, in 1858 selves known more overtly. ing and Godey’s Lady’s Book Intern worked in Washington and then-Mayor William D. Ten years after the end for moving the holiday from [email protected] thus received the day off. Massey requested a day of of the Civil War, regional one of religious piety to one ADVERTISING The Alexandria Gazette Thanksgiving which would grudges led to the City re- of food consumption and published a column in 1835, include closing local busi- fusing to recognize the na- family reunions. The annual Margaret Stevens that said “we have often nesses. The Common Coun- tional holiday declared by publication of recipes, and [email protected] wished that the good old cil, including Benjamin Hal- the now-President Ulysses S. the end of Reconstruction, Marty DeVine Yankee custom of having a lowell and George H. Smoot, Grant. The Gazette reported allowed southern states to [email protected] Thanksgiving Day, had pre- voted down the request 10 that banks and U.S. Govern- claim a holiday that they had Patrice V. Culligan vailed in our section of the to three. It was the first time ment offices were closed, but resisted for multiple decades. [email protected] country and with our people.” the Common Council had re- other businesses were open. As late as 1853, the paper jected a mayoral proposal for As far as its residents, Out of the Attic is Chelsea West sales intern published an editorial asking, a city holiday. By that time, the paper asserted that “as provided by the Office of [email protected] “Why should not every State regional rivalries and prej- a large number of Alex- Historic Alexandria. Tina Franco Office Administrator [email protected] HUBBARD FROM | 27 to get infected and there is a ing and lower quality masks. rely on outdoor and curbside need to mitigate the buildup At six feet with humidity be- pickup unless they have the GRAPHIC DESIGN virus and produces vitamin of the virus aerosols inside low 40%, both persons would technology to mitigate aero- Lyvian Sieg D. Finally, when the humid- buildings through HEPA fil- need to wear masks and the sol buildup like the Silver [email protected] ity gets below 40%, the virus ters, UVC light 222 nm or 255 type of mask may make a dif- Diner. dehydrates, is smaller and nm or a significant increase ference. N95 or Kn95 masks Even with outdoor seat- CONTRIBUTORS lighter and travels farther in outside air. With high- reduce inhalation of small- ing, care needs to be given to Mara Benner than six feet and builds up er occupancies in confined er virus particles – this may make sure bubbles of people Alexa Epitropoulos aerosols in interior spaces. spaces over time, even a per- reduce infections per clinical are separated by partitions Kim Gilliam The six feet social dis- son wearing a mask may be studies. so there is not a direct line Elizabeth Holm tancing doesn’t work any- infected. I recommend that restau- from a person’s mouth in one Sarah Liu more with humidity below The simpler fix is to hu- rants and bars close indoor bubble and a person’s mouth Louise Krafft 40%. midify the air inside build- seating or make it extremely in another bubble. Jim McElhatton All of these factors mean ings for a minimum of 40% sparse with partitions divid- -Chris Hubbard, Dr. Vivek Sinha that it takes less exposure and still use social distancing people into bubbles and Alexandria Jordan Wright

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