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Vol. 9, No. 39 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper september 26, 2013 Robinson Terminal deal paves way for waterfront hotel

JBG and EYA buy southern Property firms JBG and not return calls for comment property; CityInterests EYA partnered to buy Robinson Tuesday. But CityInterests purchases northern site Terminal South at 2 Duke St., partner Peter Farrell said that while CityInterests, a company he was excited about bringing By Erich Wagner that has developed a slew of his company’s expertise into properties on the north side of Northern Virginia. After six-plus months on the Potomac River, purchased “We consider [the Robinson the market, the soon-to-be- Robinson Terminal North at 1 Terminals] to be legacy real es- renamed Washington Post Co. Oronoco St. tate, and it is very much deserv- file photo accepted offers for the two JBG and EYA, two firms ing of a premier development Tourism officials hope a new advertising campaign and rebrand- Robinson Terminal warehouses that already have a significant ing effort will result in even more out-of-towners dropping by the over the weekend. presence in the Port City, did SEE waterfront | 8 city’s visitors center. Banking on the Port City New tourism campaign the association, said that focuses on modern CEO Patricia Washington Alexandria attractions conceived the idea for the new campaign after taking By erich wagner the organization’s top job last year. City tourism officials said “She immediately recog- that despite raking in $23.7 nized that our branding was million in tax revenue from leading with sort of a history visitors last year, it’s time for feel and messaging, which a change. did not match up with her The Alexandria Conven- own experience of the city,” tion and Visitors Association Mouledoux said. unveiled a new branding and When the city rebranded advertising campaign last itself five years ago, most of week, shifting from a strat- the local arts and res- egy focused primarily on SEE | 12 the city’s historical signifi- tourism photo/derrick perkins cance to one that incorpo- VETERAN RUNNER Brendan O’Toole greets fans and supporters after making his way down King Street on rates its modern luxuries Saturday. The local man is headed across the country on foot after founding The Run for Veterans to raise money as well. for organizations that support his fellow former service members. “It feels great [to be back home],” he said. “It Claire Mouledoux, feels awesome to have all of my friends here.” spokeswoman for

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The Anti-Defamation League on Monday honored the law enforcement team that took down would-be terror- ist Amine El-Khalifi, who for a time lived in the city’s West End. The Moroccan national planned to launch a suicide bomb attack in or around the U.S. Capitol Building in Feb- ruary 2012. Unbeknownst to El-Khalifi, at least one of his file photos fellow plotters was an under- Amine El-Khalifi, a one-time West End resident, pleaded guilty to cover agent. terrorism charges last year. The Anti-Defamation League honored the law enforcement team responsible for arresting the Moroccan Carefully preserved, this Victorian residence Last year, El-Khalifi parked national Monday. near the Capitol Building, offers high ceilings, gorgeous moldings, strapped on what he thought attempting to use a weapon of Award for their work thwart- tall windows and expansion potential. was an explosive vest, grabbed mass destruction in June 2012. ing El-Khalifi. The award rec- a similarly disabled automatic He was later sentenced to 30 ognizes law enforcement in- weapon and attempted the ter- years in prison. volved in major cases touching rorist attack. But law enforce- The Anti-Defamation on hate crimes, terrorism and Diann Hicks ment officers intercepted him League presented the team of violent extremism. 703-628-2440 before he could leave the park- federal prosecutors and mem- ing garage. bers of the FBI Joint Terrorism El-Khalifi pleaded guilty to Task Force with its SHIELD - Derrick Perkins 4 | september 26, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME West End TD Bank targeted in brazen heist City police are investigat- he was armed. white sedan on nearby South CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ing a Monday afternoon rob- After taking cash — police Pickett St. 2013 PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY TAXES bery at a 500 block Van Dorn did not specify the amount — Authorities urge anyone ARE DUE St. TD Bank. the suspect fled. No one was with information about the OCTOBER 7, 2013 Authorities said the sus- injured during the holdup, po- bank robbery to contact the pect, described as a 6-foot lice said. police department’s criminal Personal property taxes, decal fees and residential parking black man in his 40s with Wearing a white T-shirt, investigations section at 703- short hair, strode into the bank jeans, a black fleece jacket 746-6711. fees, if applicable, must be paid no later than October 7, around 2:10 p.m. and demand- and dark shoes, the suspect 2013, to avoid late payment penalty and interest. Busi- ed money. The suspect implied was last seen getting into a - Anna Harris ness property taxes must also be paid by October 7, 2013. Please see the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/finance for more information.

A City license decal and residential parking decal, if ap- Alexandria public safety employees graduate plicable, were mailed with the personal property tax bills to from crisis academy most residents. The City license decal should be removed from the back of the bill and applied inside the front wind- Sixteen employees of the Graduates of the ninth train- Ericka Flournoy of the emer- city’s various public safety ing academy were: city police gency communications depart- shield next to the vehicle inspection decal. The residential agencies graduated from the officers Mark Aiesi, Amanda ment; Zubin Byramjee and parking decal should be applied to the driver’s side rear Crisis Intervention Team train- Deptula, Danny Webb and Jor- James Woody of the probation bumper. ing academy Friday. dan Young; police employees and parole office; and finally The program helps improve Roy Bliss, Tonia Copeland and fire department members Jason Pay by credit card or eCheck on the City’s website at alexan- first-responder interactionsCathy Gary; sheriff’s deputies Cage and Amy Stephens. driava.gov/payments, in person at City Hall or at any Sun- and outcomes with people Keith Craine and Marybeth Trust Bank Branch located in the City. Personal property who have mental illness or Plaskus; civilian sheriff’s of- - Times Staff tax payments can also be mailed to City of Alexandria, PO substance abuse disorders, of- fice employees Dwayne Ken- Box 34710, Alexandria, VA 22334-0710. Business property ficials said in a statement. nedy and Lenora Murphy; tax payments can be mailed to City of Alexandria, PO Box 34901, Alexandria, VA 22334-0901. Payments can also be POLICE BEAT made with cash only at approximately 70 Global Express Cash Payment Centers conveniently located throughout The following incidents occurred between September 18 and September 25. Northern Virginia. For a complete list of the available cash payment centers, including Shoppers Food and Pharmacy Stores, please visit the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/ payments. Thefts Drug Crimes For vehicle assessment questions or to receive a tax bill, 37 10 please email [email protected] or call Personal Property at 703.746.3901, option 4. For business assessment questions or to receive a tax bill, please email businesstax@ Assaults Vehicle alexandriava.gov or call Business Tax at 703.746.3903, option thefts 2. For payment questions, please email payments@alexan- 11 4 driava.gov or call the Treasury Division at 703.746.3902, option 8. Assaults with a Breaking & 0 Deadly weapon Enterings 4

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Originally opposed, a few weeks ago. The overhaul neighbors now welcome makes the townhomes more redesigned project closely resemble the neigh- boring houses architecturally By Derrick Perkins and it lowers their height from 39 feet to 34.5 feet. It took a few procedural — “We are more comfortable and mental — jumping jacks with this design; we feel it in- on the city council’s part Sat- tegrates better into the historic urday, but developer William character of our neighbor- Cromley saw the last road- hood,” Linda Bogaczyk testi- block to his 300-block N. Co- fied Saturday. “We don’t feel lumbus St. project removed. the buildings are overwhelm- The local businessman ing or competing with our image/city of alexandria earned the approval of the homes. ... We’re looking for- Developer William Cromley’s reworked proposal for the 300 block of N. Columbus St. received city council’s board of architectural review ward to having the construc- approval Saturday. and planning commission tion begin.” earlier this year to replace a Still, Cromley had one ob- the appeal while simultane- the unanimous decision. “In “When we first saw the de- rundown parking lot with five stacle left: an appeal filed with ously approving the develop- my 22 years, we’ve never run sign that the developer had put townhouses. But the design city council back when many er’s new vision for the parking across a case quite like this.” forth, there was universal op- irked neighbors. flatly opposed the project. lot, which is adjacent to the It’s also a case that neigh- position on the street. Nobody Instead of pushing ahead, Because 30 residents Kate Waller Barrett Branch bors like David Lamb — a liked it,” Lamb said Saturday. Cromley opted to sit down signed the appeal, it could not Library. one-time critic of the project “He really listened to our con- with residents during the sum- be simply withdrawn — even “This is extremely un- — have held up as an example cerns [and] came up with a de- mer and rework the project. though many have embraced usual,” Al Cox, the city’s to follow for others grappling sign that the whole neighbor- It worked, as the redesign Cromley’s reworked proposal. top preservationist, told city with land-use and develop- hood supports now.” was met with rave reviews just Instead, city councilors denied councilors before they made ment disagreements. Holistic Medical Doctors Treating the Cause. Not Just the Symptoms.

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file photo “I’ve made a lot Residential and retail development is expected at Robinson Termi- of good friends nal South, while the northern site could become home to a water- since moving to Enjoy the Carefree front hotel. the Hermitage.” —John Mutchler Lifestyle You Deserve waterfront f you’ve been thinking about moving to the Hermitage, FROM | 1 From now is one of the best times ever. We’re offering special what I’m Iincentives on our beautiful featured apartments. project, which is what we have planned,” Farrell said. “[It] re- hearing, at this And once you’ve settled in, you’ll discover why many ally is an interesting time to people like you have made the move: the chance to experi- come to Alexandria for a site juncture, there ence a new lifestyle with an array of services and ameni- like this. After many years, the won’t be two city leaders and the commu- ties. Just ask resident John Mutchler, who appreciates the nity have designed a target for hotels, but there freedom from home maintenance and the opportunity to which a developer can actually will be at least participate in clubs and social activities. Our residents also hit, and that feels pretty good.” rave about our superb dining service, our courteous and Farrell could not discuss the one between the specifics of the deal but said helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring and security his company plans to build a two sites.” h that comes with living at the Hermitage. boutique hotel at the site, along Move into one You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care with some retail and residential - Mayor Bill Euille of our featured property. and supportive services are available right here, if you ever “We are going to do a 150- apartments and need them. room luxury boutique hotel, be requests for minor tweak- take advantage of and we’ll also do residential ing, but we already had a long special incentives, For more information, call 703-797-3814. and retail, all of which will be and enduring process [on the saving you on the western portion of the plan],” Euille said. “But we north terminal,” Farrell said. don’t want to see anything that thousands. “The east portion will be resi- would make the whole plan Call dential with more retail. 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image/robert a.m. Stern Architects Nearly three years after a devastating fire left the Virginia Theologi- www.alextimes.com cal Seminary’s historic chapel in ruins (above), workers have begun rebuilding on a nearby site. The proposed replacement (below) was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. 12 | september 26, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES tourism tique hotels,” she said. “[The] paign. He believes the updated Arlandria and Del Ray and the Old Town Boutique District branding better reflects all of West End of the city. And this FROM | 1 was just in its infancy at the Alexandria, not just popular and new discrete branding reinforc- Our last time, and now it’s huge and it’s well-known Old Town. es that commitment.” taurant scenes were just getting rebranding booming. And a lot of restau- “I say every day that we have Mouledoux said the organi- started, Mouledoux explained. rants have really gotten on the a lot of attractions throughout zation typically receives a four- “Our last rebranding was was about five map in the D.C. area and na- the entire city,” Euille said. “I to-one return on investment about five years ago, and that tionally [since then].” want visitors not just to spend a from local government for ad- years ago, and was before the free King Street Mayor Bill Euille also is lot of time in Old Town, [but] vertising, measured by a private Trolley, before the three bou- enthusiastic about the new cam- I [also] want them to explore company that surveys people that was before who say promotions drew them the free King to Alexandria. The city provid- Due to popular demand, held ed $3.1 million to the visitors Street Trolley, association for the current fiscal before the three Hurry! over until September 30, 2013. year, of which $1.6 million is going toward the new ad cam- boutique hotels.” paign. But she said that ratio is - Claire Mouledoux based on the previous campaign Personal Loan Rates Spokeswoman, — which focused on print ad- Alexandria Convention vertising — and the association and Visitors Association As Low As hopes to increase its economic impact this time by using more % web-based and digital ads. APR* “[The new campaign] is not was in print, and [for the new 6.9 just messaging and branding, campaign], it will be 60-percent Up to 36 months it’s how we position ourselves,” digital. We have to reach people Mouledoux said. “Previously, in the way that they’re consum- 80 percent of our ad budget ing media.”

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portcityplayhouse.org Photo/teresa wood Estelle Parsons (right) puts in another solid performance as Alexandra, a woman who refuses to give in to the demands of her adult children, in Arena Stage’s production of “The Velocity of Autumn.” What can the Times By Jordan Wright or with barricades and strung panicked siblings — is rife Estelle Parsons Molotov cocktails together with oft-prickly conversations do for adds to her Given the title, one might like party lights in order to between Christopher and his imagine Arena Stage’s artis- keep the police — summoned mother and weighted with gal- you? illustrious tic director Molly Smith de- by two of her children — from lows humor. “I will set myself liberately timed this piece to carting her off to a nursing fa- on fire,” she threatens, toy- 703.739.0001 career with coincide with the beginning cility. In short, she’s preparing ing with an old Zippo lighter latest two- of fall. But “The Velocity of to blow herself up and take her while grasping a homemade Autumn,” which Smith also Park Slope neighborhood with explosive. “Then I’ll bring the person drama directs, is not about the calen- her. marshmallows,” Christopher dar; it’s a poignant metaphor I was quite pleased that Once a successful artist, quips, modeling his mother’s several people came to my for the human condition. Alexandra wants to spend dark sense of humor. open house having seen our ad in the Alexandria Estelle Parsons plays Alex- the rest of her life among the I won’t reveal the dramatic Times. One or two brought andra, a crusty old gal living books and records filling her early entry of the long-absent the ad with them! out her days in the Brooklyn home. Her children, though, Christopher, who’s tasked by - Jud Burke, brownstone where she raised have other ideas. his overly meddlesome sib- McEnearney Associates her three children. She has The two-person play — jury-rigged her home’s interi- with phone updates from the SEE velocity | 30 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 26, 2013 | 15

over Marshall House and loan items and reverse mortgage experts. 703-683-0333 or david@goldworksusa. September 28 from the Mary Custis Lee chapter of the Time: 9:30 a.m. com Calendar Daughters of the Confederacy — to tell Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET this notable story about the event that 1500 Shenandoah Road LOST BOOKS OF ANTIQUITY The market includes local dairy, fish, of Events launched the Civil War in Alexandria. Information: 703-765-4573 Come learn about the most important fruits and vegetables. There is free park- Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday books you will never read — they were ing in the garage during market hours. To have your event considered through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. TOWER OF POWER This American burned, traded, cut up, badly stored, Time: 7 a.m. for our calendar listings, Sunday horn section and band has been per- written over and carbonized by the heat Location: Market Square, 301 King St. Location: Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. forming for more than 40 years. Tower of of volcanic eruptions — because many of Information: 703-746-3200 please email events@ Braddock Road Power’s biggest hits include “You’re Still the great books of classical antiquity no alextimes.com. You can also Information: 703-746-4848 or www. a Young Man” and “So Very Hard to Go.” longer exist. ROCK AND STROLL This event will fortward.org Time: 7 p.m. post your event directly to our Tickets are $49.50. benefit five area nonprofits. Rock and Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Stroll is a fun-filled day, kicking off with a online calendar by visiting Now to January 4 Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount St. www.alextimes.com. Vernon Ave. Information: 703-548-0035 or www. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACTIV- Information: 703-549-7500 or www. nvfaa.org SEE calendar | 22 ISTS EXHIBITION Living Legends birchmere.com Now to December 31 of Alexandria is an ongoing project, conceived by Nina Tisara, to create an September 27 OCCUPIED CITY: LIFE IN CIVIL enduring artistic record of the people WAR ALEXANDRIA EXHIBITION whose vision and dedication make a INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PLAY- The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents This exhibition examines life in an Ameri- positive, tangible difference to the quali- GROUP Children learn valuable social can town seized and held by its federal ty of life in Alexandria. Over the years, 13 skills and improve their developmental government, following Virginia’s decision African-Americans have been chronicled skills through play. Parents and caregiv- Caught in the Net 9/7 - 9/28 to secede from the Union in May 1861. as part of the project: Ferdinand Day ers will join their child in stimulating ac- Meet John Smith, a London taxi driver with two wives in Explore the experiences of Alexandrians in 2007-08; Lillie Finklea, Carlton Funn tivities that reinforce physical, cognitive two different parts of London and a very tight schedule and others who lived here during this Sr., Eula Miller, Melvin Miller and Bert and social development. The playgroup to keep. He’s managed to avoid a head-on collision in tumultuous time through their words, as Ransom in 2008-09; Nelson Greene Sr. is free. well as period photographs and collec- in 2010; Lynnwood Campbell in 2011; Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon the past, but now with modern technology, Smith’s tions items. Suggested admission is $2. Lillian Patterson, Gwen Menefee-Smith Location: Cora Kelly Recreation Center, carefully calibrated lifestyle that keeps his two families Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Dorothy Turner last year; and Willie 25 W. Reed Ave. apart is now on a fast-track to disaster! Come see the through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Bailey Sr. and Rosa Byrd this year. Information: Contact Deatrice Wil- master of farce’s updated story that brings absurdity to Sunday Admission is $2. liams at 703-746-3430 or deatrice. the technological forefront with modern technology, Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday [email protected] internet chat rooms, and “amazing coincidences” that ington St. through Saturday still leave the characters in the dark. Or does it? Information: 703-746-4994 or www. 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Local company’s product to on a day-to-day basis but becomes choice of Kate also to see a celebrity going Middleton through the same stuff. ... [Middleton] is just a normal By Anna Harris breastfeeding mom like us.” It might not be about the A recent snapshot of Kate money, but the duchess buy- Middleton, the Duchess of ing Lansinoh products gives Cambridge and mother of the company a potentially newly born Prince George, valuable marketing asset. As showed an otherwise normal a leader in breastfeeding tech- woman with a grocery-laden nology, the local business has shopping cart. But the un- already done well for itself in remarkable picture caused a the area of marketing and con- lot of excitement at Lansinoh sumer gain. Laboratories. Still, Middleton’s interest What had the local com- in Lansinoh products may not pany excited was in one of actually sway mothers’ pur- Middleton’s grocery bags: a chasing habits — at least not box of Lansinoh nursing pads. locally. Since the revelation, Old Sandra Spruill, who has a Town-based Lansinoh has ag- daughter in her 20s, said Mid- gressively marketed its con- dleton’s impromptu endorse- nection to the royal family. ment wouldn’t have spurred The full court press prompted her to start buying the local the Washington Business Jour- company’s products when nal to describe the company as she was nursing her daughter. having scrambled to capitalize Christina Robinson, carrying on the opportunity. her 5-week-old in her arms, While Gina Ciagna, the se- agreed with the sentiment. nior director of health care and “If I know the name of the media relations at Lansinoh, brand, then it doesn’t matter. I admitted that the celebrity would buy based on quality,” interest makes for good busi- Robinson said. ness, she said the company’s Even so, Spruill was sur- focus is — and always has prised — and pleased — to been — on supporting breast- hear that the duchess chose feeding mothers and their ba- breastfeeding. bies. “It’s like any other normal “It’s more than sales,” Ci- mom would do,” Spruill said. agna said. “It’s a much big- “I admire her for doing that. ger holistic approach. ... The It’s bonding time with you for scrambling made it seem like your child.” we were scrubbing for money, For Ciagna and her associ- but we were excited.” ates, the product is a means Middleton’s purchase of to an end. Lansinoh’s mission nursing pads helps mothers is helping moms see and un- see breastfeeding as natural derstand the advantages of and ordinary, said Ciagna. She breastfeeding, she said. called the Duchess of Cam- “Breastfeeding has a lot of bridge a role model. health benefits to babies and “[It] is really important for moms,” Ciagna said. “It re- online all the time moms to see that breastfeed- ally has so many far-reaching ing is normal,” Ciagna said. angles into helping our region “It’s extraordinary ... but it’s and society and health world- alextimes.com normal. It’s really helpful for wide.” moms to have women to talk WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 26, 2013 | 17

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T.C. volleyball team rebuilds after last year’s historic season

By Jim McElhatton

The T.C. Williams vol- leyball team enjoyed its best season in program history last year with a 21-6 record, but a big reason for the success was star outside hitter Kate Whitmire, who now plays for James Madison University. In the absence of Whitmire — and other big hitters who also have graduated — the girls team has undergone a transformation. And the make- over was immediately obvious to Mount Vernon coach An- thony Black on Tuesday night, when the Titans traveled to play the Majors. “Overall, I think they’re better than they were, but, of course, they lost Whitmire,” he said. “When they had her, you had to figure two-thirds of the passes were going to go through her.” While T.C. was known for power and aggressiveness last year with a scoring strategy that ran through Whitmire, the team stresses finesse this sea- son with the ability to spread the ball around. “It’s like if you have a great three-point shooter ver- sus Shaquille O’Neal,” said Photo/sawyer mcelhatton Titans head coach Michael T.C. Williams volleyball coach Michael Burch talks to his team during their win Tuesday night over the Mount Vernon Majors. Burch. “It’s just a matter of determining how you’re going ing long into extra play. Dur- for the ball to drop on one side the Majors couldn’t handle a “It might not have been our to go about winning.” ing an exhausting rally with or the other. serve by sophomore Alexus best match, but it was fun,” The Titans beat Mount the score tied 29-29, which Finally, the ball fell onto Foreman. said T.C. senior Emma Gold- Vernon 32-30, 25-17, 24-26 saw diving plays on both T.C.’s side. The Titans returned The Titans secured the set berg, who finished with 15 as- and 25-13. Neither squad was sides, Mount Vernon’s Sarah it but ultimately lost the point, 32-30 after a return by Mount sists. entirely at full strength. And in Moore hit the ball just over the giving the Majors a seemingly Vernon went out of bounds. For Burch, the early-sea- a night filled with long rallies net — only to be met by T.C.’s decisive 30-29 edge. T.C. won two out of the three son win marked a good sign of and lead changes, neither team Audrey Dervarics. But the Titans weren’t fin- following sets, clinching the progress as his team gets used could put the other away early. Tapped by both players, the ished just yet. T.C. tied the set win over Mount Vernon. And to their new style of play. The marathon opening set ball settled on top of the net. It yet again on a block by sopho- Dervarics finished with 19 of “Even though we had six between the Titans and Majors spun there for a fraction of a more Olivia Devereux and the team’s 38 assists on the went back and fourth, extend- second, as the crowd screamed then took the lead 31-30 after night. SEE titans | 21 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 26, 2013 | 21 titans FROM | 20 It’s like if A Classical Christian Education at Immanuel instills a life-long love of learning. girls returning who were on you have a varsity last year, it’s a totally great three-point different style,” he said after the win. “Tonight, you saw shooter versus more finesse. We tipped, we Shaquille O’Neal. rolled, we tried not to make errors and just keep the ball in It’s just a matter play. We saw some long rallies, but that’s OK. It’s our style of of determining play.” how you’re ž Founded 1870 ž Small Class Sizes ž Reasonable Tuition Rates Burch, who previously ž Grades JK – 8th ž Liberal Arts Curriculum ž Extended Care Program coached at the Division I col- going to go about lege level, is in his fourth year winning.” leading the Titans. He said Open House this season is the first time Thursday, October 3rd he’s sought such fundamental - Michael Burch 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. changes in play. Titans volleyball coach So far, the strategy shift Reservations encouraged. seems to be working. Before Call 703.549.0155 or email the Titans win over Mount [email protected] Vernon, the team advanced to sistant coach Melanie Brad- the gold bracket of the Stal- shaw said. “Last year, we had Cultivating the intellect, refining the character, confessing the Christian faith. big hitters, so we were more lion Stampede tournament 1801 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 | 703.549.0155 www.ImmanuelAlexandria.org before losing to undefeated geared toward utilizing them. Madison. “This year, we’re smaller. “[Burch] takes whatever He takes the strengths of what strengths we have and tries to we do have, which is ball con- trol, so we can win that way.” capitalize on them,” T.C. as- Dr. DaviD B. Stein Clinical Psychologist 1240 N. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314 v Phone for appointment 804-837-8071

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See some of the Location: Cameron Run Regional Park, Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: T.C. Williams High School, most beautifully restored and decorated BACK ALLEY BLUES BOYS 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Location: 3601 Valley Drive 3330 King St. homes in the heart of Old Town. PERFORMANCE Local band Back Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alley Blues Boys will appear in concert Location: Historic District of Alexandria to perform a medley of blues, country, Information: www.thetwig.org rock, rockabilly and other tunes. The OTOMAC IVERBOAT event is free. PPOTOMAC RRIVERBOATPotomac SEAPORT DAY 2013 The Alex- Time: 10 a.m. to noon andria Seaport Foundation will host Location: Mount Vernon Avenue at COMPANYOMPANY Seaport Day 2013, which will include Four Mile Run C Pirate Cruise wooden boat building, children’s activi- Information: www.4mrmarket.org ties, a chowder cook-off, music and lots 703.684.0580 | WWW POTOMACRIVERBOATCO COM . . of family fun. This event is free. CIVIL WAR SUNDAY Explore the Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. Sundays, a showcase of an original May Potomac Pirate Cruise Information: Contact Kathy Seifert at 26, 1861, edition New York Tribune th Saturday, September 28 703-549-7078 or seifert@alexandria- detailing Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s death in seaport.org Alexandria; a Peeps diorama illustrat- 10 AM & 11 AM ing Ellsworth’s death; a TimeTravelers th ‘USEFUL ENEMIES: JOHN Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War Saturday, October 19 DEMJANJUK AND AMERICA’S drummer boy; a diorama of a heating OPEN-DOOR POLICY FOR system constructed in Alexandria to 11 AM & 12 PM NAZI WAR CRIMINALS’ BOOK warm Civil War hospital tents during the In the spirit of Halloween we will be doing SIGNING “Useful Enemies” is the winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded account of one man’s criminal past and Wickham musket discarded in a privy a best dressed pirate costume contest! its devastating consequences and the during the 1860s; and an exhibit on the - Looks of Love Photography of Love - Looks Otten Leah Reservations are highly recommended. Please go story of how America sacrificed its moral Lee Street site during the Civil War. 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PPOTOMACOTOMAC RR IVERBOATIVERBOAT accreditation the district’s federally funded partnership with the American CC OMPANYOMPANY FROM | 9 Institutes for Research has pro- duced dividends in the subject Houston. of math. They also announced While reading test scores a plan to expand the relation- Canine Cruise dropped across the state — ship, with the organization Sunday, September 29th 10 AM & 11 AM in part because of a new, offering reading instructional In honor of the Dogtoberfest theme, we will be serving Flying Dog’s more rigorous exam — math support this school year. Dogtoberfest beer and handing out Potomac Riverboat koozies for scores at Jefferson-Houston Alexandria School Board free -- so come thirsty! We also encourage you to dress your pup up increased. The percentage of members approved the cre- in their best Lederhosen because whoever has the best outfi t wins a students testing proficient on ation of a Jefferson-Houston prize! the arithmetic portion of the subcommittee earlier this Saturday, October 26th 10 AM & 11 AM Standards of Learning exam month that will tackle the state Come out with your costumed canine and cruise to some rose from 35 percent in 2011- takeover law head on. And the Halloween tunes along the 12 to 50 percent in 2012-13. board approved a resolution Potomac! We will have Halloween treats on board along with a SEPTEMBER 29TH “We’re viewing [reading supporting a legal challenge to photographer to capture how humiliated your pup feels in that “DOGTOBERFEST” scores] as the first year of the the Opportunity Educational ridiculous pumpkin costume on fi lm! 10 AM & 11 AM more rigorous assessment, as Institute, led by the Norfolk the start of a new trend line for All are invited, with or without a four legged friend. The dog OCTOBER 26TH City School Board and the Vir- rides free but the human must pay for their ride. “BARK OR TREAT” both state and local divisions,” ginia School Boards Associa- Page said last month. “We an- tion. Note: Reservations are highly recommended. Please go to our website to 10 AM & 11 AM reserve tickets. Dogs must be on a 6 ft. fl at leash. Retractable leashes are not permitted. ticipate a similar level of im- School board chairwoman provement next year as we did Karen Graf was not immedi- this year in math.” ately available for comment 703.684.0580 | WWW . POTOMACRIVERBOATCO . COM Officials said last week that Tuesday.

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September 30 October 3 art activities (scarecrows and pumpkin in memory of St. Francis of Assisi. Each 16 and younger. painting) and restaurants selling their pet also will receive a certificate with Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ROCK, PAPER, COCKTAILS! SURVIVAL AT THE EDGE OF specialties. The event is free. their name on it. Bring photos of pets Location: Police Headquarters, 3600 Alexandria native Jennie McGihon SPACE Come learn how high altitude Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. unable to attend. Wheeler Ave. continues her quest to raise awareness pilots and astronauts survive at the edge Location: Mount Vernon Avenue, Time: 10 a.m. Information: 703-746-1909 and research funding to fight women’s of space and beyond. Witness the effect between Bellefonte and Hume streets Location: Trinity United Methodist reproductive cancers with the fifth an- of a vacuum on a human stand-in, the Information: 703-683-3100 Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY DAY nual Rock, Paper, Cocktails! This event fearless Peep. Do bowling balls float? A Information: 703-549-5500 or www. Come learn about Army life for Union is a shopping benefit that supports the fun look at desnity using bowling balls October 5 trinityalexandria.org artillerymen with the 1st Connecticut National Race to End Women’s Cancer, and soda cans. Heavy Artillery. Re-enactors will portray which takes place November 3. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. MIND YOUR HEALTH 5K RUN/ APD: FREE CHILD IDENTIFICA- the duties and soldier life of a regiment Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch WALK Team up with friends, family TION EVENT The Alexandria Police that was stationed at Fort Ward during Location: Hotel Monaco in Old Town, Library, 4701 Seminary Road and co-workers to participate in the Department — in partnership with the the Civil War. This is a free event, though 480 King St. Information: 703-746-1704 Mind Your Health 5K Run/Walk. community and human services depart- it’s dependent on the weather. Information: Contact Jennie McGihon Time: 8 a.m. ment, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 703-927-2389 or jennifermcgihon@ October 4 Location: Cameron Run Park Regional and the Center for Alexandria’s Children Location: Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. gmail.com Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Inc. — will host a SafeAssured Child Braddock Road OPENING RECEPTION: DEL- Information: www.nmha.org/go/min- Identification event for city residents. Information: 703-746-4848 or www. FILM SCREENING: ‘THE QUILTS RAY-GEOUS Curators Lesley Hall dyourhealth5k Free SafeAssured child identification kits fortward.org OF GEE’S BEND’ This uplifting, and Dawn Wyse Hurto gathered artwork will be available to families with children award-winning documentary tells the from members of Del Ray Artisans about TUMC FLEA MARKET Trinity United modern-day Cinderella story of the quilt- Del Ray and community — focused on Methodist Church will hold its famous makers of Gee’s Bend, Ala. Following the outrageous, fun, exciting and unique and much-anticipated Flea Market, the film, there will be a discussion with —to construct this exhibition, which runs which includes a large selection of qual- MetroStage producing artist director through October 27. ity collectibles, trinkets, gadgets, books “ Carolyn Griffith and special guests, Time: 7 to 10 p.m. and attic treasures. All proceeds will go facilitated by film programmer Sydney- Location: Del Ray Artisans gallery, to local charities. Chanele Dawkins. The event is free 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ONE OF THE Time: 7 p.m. Information: www.thedelrayartisans.org Location: Trinity United Methodist Location: The Alexandria Black History Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road Museum, 902 Wythe St. October 5 - 18 Information: 703-549-5500 or www. Information: 703-746-4356 or www. trinityalexandria.org BEST MOVIES alexblackhistory.org ART ON THE AVENUE Celebrating the diversity of Del Ray, this 18th annual PET BLESSING Pastors at Trinity ” ALEXANDRIA BEAUTIFICATION street festival will feature 300 juried United Methodist Church will individually OF THIS, OR ANY, YEAR. COMMISSION AWARDS CER- artists, three stages of music, children’s bless all creatures — great and small — Pete Hammond, MOVIELINE EMONY The Alexandria Beautification Commission will recognize and award residents, organizations and businesses “NOT JUST A GREAT for their efforts in contributing to the RACING MOVIE, BUT beautification of city neighborhoods and public vistas with landscaping, aesthetic A GREAT MOVIE IN site design and building design. Mayor ” Bill Euille will present the awards at this ITS OWN RIGHT. free event. Peter Debruge, VARIETY Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Little Theatre of Alexan- “ dria, 600 Wolfe St. AN AWE- Information: alexandriava.gov/beau- tification INSPIRING STORY.” October 1 Edward Douglas, COMINGSOON MORRISON HOUSE PRES- ENTS: AUTHOR SOLVEIG “ , EGGERZ Solveig Eggerz will speak THRILLING about her research for her forthcoming SEXY AND book, “Curve of the Earth,” set in Iceland ” during World War II. A native of Iceland, DANGEROUS. Solveig has been an Alexandria resident Mark Adams, SCREENDAILY since 1974. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Morrison House, 116 S. A RON HOWARD FILM Alfred St. CHRIS HEMSWORTH Information: 703-838-8000 or www. morrisonhouse.com

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By Bill LaHay influence of both countries in her character and spirit. book, “The Allure of French and For Phillips, France and Italy While the two countries might Italian Decor.” While artistic and excel at the traditions that can in- disagree about which has the upper design issues sit front and center, spire such an effort. The French hand in all things cultural, France the book’s scope goes far beyond have given us Impressionism, and Italy boast centuries-old tradi- strictly aesthetic concerns. For champagne, renowned cuisine, tions for living the good life. Phillips, the appeal of French and fine cheeses and chocolates, haute What’s more, each has made Italian cultures doesn’t rest merely couture fashion, and a bent for a graceful transition to modern on producing or owning beautiful turning everyday events into ritual styles that keep them as relevant furnishings, but about making a experiences to be carefully cul- and influential today as they were beautiful life. tivated and savored. The Italians when European powers built em- Achieving la dolce vita (“the can lay claim to the remarkable pires that reached around the sweet life”) is where the real aim architecture of ancient Rome, Re- globe. In fact, it’s the lingering lies, and it means creating a life naissance masters like Leonardo strength of their aesthetic legacies the way one would create a work da Vinci and Michelangelo, world- of art — choose your materials famous textiles and glasswork, Photo/Dan Piassick that drives trends in many other Though it boasts a few rarefied items — including nations, according to American in- carefully, hone your skills to shape gorgeous hand-built sports cars, 19th-century chandeliers from a French hotel — this terior designer Betty Lou Phillips. them into a beautiful form, and and, of course, gelato. great room also features simple textures and fabrics, Phillips highlights the cultural let your personal muse, whatever and plenty of windows, to bring natural elements into that may be, determine the work’s SEE european style | 25 a comfortable indoor setting. HOME OF THE WEEK At a Glance: There’s a grandeur to this Old Town Colonial Location: 525 Wilkes St., Alexandria, VA This elegant home is one room as well as a gourmet 22314 of Old Town’s most signifi- eat-in kitchen. The four up- Neighborhood: cant 18th-century reproduc- per-level bedrooms include Old Town tions. two master suites (or a fam- Price: $1,369,000 Located in the desirable ily room if desired), with Bedrooms: southeast quadrant, the resi- fireplaces and huge walk-in 5 dence boasts an impressive closets. Baths: 4.5 courtyard entry with intricate The lower level has a Fireplaces: 4 wood- wrought-iron stairs and rail- private entry, brick floors, a burning ings. The home has generous living/dining area, fireplace, Year built: 1976 room sizes with exquisite bedroom, full bath and kitch- Contact: Christine moldings and woodwork, enette — making it perfect Garner of Weichert, and there are antique, ran- for guests. The charming rear Realtors at dom-width wood floors on patio features a replica Wil- Photos/DS Creative Group 703-587-4855, two levels. liamsburg smokehouse for (Left) This elegant brick home features an impressive courtyard entry. (Right) The living [email protected] The house features a for- garden storage and also has room features a wood-burning fireplace and mal living room and dining alley access. exquisite moldings. ADVERTORIAL

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european style FROM | 24 www.postproperties.com For purposes of the book, what both cultures value is what makes them worth emu- lating: a passion for beauty, an intuitive sense of scale and proportion, harmony of col- ors, and personal style. More than 200 color photographs il- 501 Holland Lane lustrate how these traits trans- Alexandria, VA late into interior decor, and 703.519.7678 Phillips narrates some of the key principles along the way: Office Hours: • Perfection is overrated: Mon.–Fri. Convenient to Old Town Alexandria Don’t aim for flawless. Marks 10am to 6pm Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Sat. 10am to 5pm of wear and tear will usually Luxury Apartments enhance the personality of an item and impart a flavor Fine Finishes • Beautiful Amenities of history or humanity to it. Quality materials are always desirable, but don’t dismiss as damage the scars and minor mishaps from years of use; they convey a richness of ex- perience that money can’t buy. • Don’t overlook the simple and understated: These traits have nearly universal appeal and make a home more com- fortable for everyday living. Spare interiors tend toward serenity, while clutter makes Photo/Dan Piassick most of us anxious and an- With vintage hand-hewn beams and a stone arch wall as the back- There’s a grandeur to this Old Town Colonial drop for a dining table and chairs from Italy, the Old World appeal noyed. And unless you are of this cozy dining room is undeniable. The house is located in the trying to mimic the look of a United States but conveys the ambience of an authentic Italian villa. Las Vegas casino hotel, for- get garish displays of wealth. that pass down through genera- They are bad form and often tions and having a good eye for Matching undermine the feeling of com- character-rich pieces that hap- fort and welcome you want in pen to cross one’s path at the furnishings a home. right time. or rigidly ‘unified’ • Mix it up: Matching fur- • Take it outside: Thanks to decorating themes nishings or rigidly “uni- a mild Mediterranean climate, fied” decorating themes can southern France and Italy can squeeze the squeeze the life out of a room, have what Phillips calls an life out of a room, making the space impressive “open air aesthetic.” In their visually but strangely uninvit- cities, the most visible sym- making the space ing for actual living. There’s bol of this outdoor lifestyle is impressive visually nothing wrong with having a the sidewalk cafe, but private strong central motif, but also homes deserve these transi- but strangely introduce some harmonies to tional spaces, too. Whether uninviting for actual go with that tune. it’s a modest balcony on a • Be willing to wait: Finding condo tower or a portico in a living.” just the right furnishings takes generous back garden, devote discipline and patience. Phil- some time and energy toward lips suggests that nearly every creating your outdoor living ance for those who want to item in a home have a special space. create the same kind of time- quality or a personally impor- The book is a serene tour less magic in their home. To tant meaning. For her, the best not of literal places but of the that end, a comprehensive interiors grow organically over quality of life they have cul- resource directory of sources time, the product of serendipi- tivated over centuries, and it and services is provided as a tous finds, family belongings offers inspiration and guid- reader service. 26 | september 26, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Our View Playing by the rules isn’t Opinion optional for city officials “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” City councilors cleared up a seemingly innocuous - Thomas Jefferson oversight Saturday, waiving a height restriction for the sobering sculpture overlooking the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery. Under normal circumstances, this action would bare- ly warrant notice. Unfortunately, city staff got the neces- sary approval weeks after it went ahead and erected the memorial — even though doing so violated an obscure regulation. The official explanation is that city staff didn’t dis- cover the restriction, which required securing a special- use permit from our top elected officials, until workers were preparing to install the artwork. Since putting the sculpture in storage and waiting for approval would have added to the project’s overall cost — city council- ors were enjoying their summer recess at the time — the decision was made to forge ahead. Yes, you read that right. City staff, according to Plan- ning Director Faroll Hamer’s account, knowingly vio- lated local regulations. Now, there are a few important caveats that need mentioning. Since the city is leading the effort to turn the once-forgotten cemetery into a memorial for the ref- ugees interred there during the Civil War, there was little Your Views doubt that the project would have received the waiver. And we are — almost always — in favor of City Hall saving money where possible. Old Dominion Boat Club will But this goes to a deeper philosophical issue: The people we put in charge of enforcing our laws are not continue working with City Hall above them. They cannot just flaunt them — no matter the circumstances. To the editor: aware, the Department of In- and the city to settle the fed- In this case, officials bent the rules for a deserving My name is Miles terior and city have been in- eral litigation that, in the end, Holtzman, and I am president terested in our parking lot for resulted in clear title to our and widely supported project. But it sets a dangerous of the Old Dominion Boat many decades. While the club property. This year, we have precedent for the future. Maybe next time it won’t be for Club. recently prevailed against the had vibrant and productive such a small infraction or in the name of such a positive We have been an Alexan- federal government at the talks with city staff identify- proposal. dria institution since 1880, U.S. District Court for the ing 11 issues that frame the The violation also comes at a particularly bad time. supporting many charitable District of Columbia and ac- discussion. Public trust in City Hall has ebbed during the incessant activities within the city, quired clear title to our prop- We appreciate the city’s and divisive fighting over major land-use and develop- such as underwriting the fall erty, the city’s desire for our letter outlining issues requir- ment projects. Given the accusations that officials have rowing program for the T.C. lot became more pronounced ing discussion and resolution played fast and loose with the city’s laws — just look at Williams Crew Boosters and with the conception — and and look forward to continu- the litigation surrounding the waterfront redevelopment holding fundraising activi- eventual passage — of its wa- ing a constructive dialogue ties for those in need — like terfront plan. to reach a long-term settle- plan — perhaps staff should have thought twice about the Lombardi Cancer Center, In the past two-and-a-half ment. The boat club will be openly ignoring this restriction. officer Peter Laboy and- par years, we have been in dia- responding to the city’s letter We appreciate City Councilor Paul Smedberg’s in- ties for children with special logue with the city to see how shortly. quiry into the oversight — he said it raises issues about needs from the Alexandria we could accommodate its the project — but he and his fellow officials should have City Public Schools. We have desires without compromis- gone further. Residents should be able to trust that their been in our facility since ing that which the court said - Miles Holtzman elected leaders and public stewards will play by the 1923 and acquired our park- we own. In the six years prior President, Old Dominion rules, regardless of who’s in the game. ing lot in 1935. to that, we participated with Boat Club As the public is well the Department of Interior WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 26, 2013 | 27

Effort expended pushing waterfront The Business Plan plan on residents is just amazing with Bill Reagan To the editor: which focused on the vir- was selected. The mayor I am continually amazed tually nonexistent finan- — and almost all of the by the fervor and per- cial and economic analysis current and past Demo- Developing a distinct identity sistence with which the presented by the city. cratic city councilors — mayor and city council I also am astounded by has steamrolled the public for your business are willing to fight their the fact that the Democrat- with respect to getting the When talking about success- prompts further interest in your constituents regarding the ic mayor and city coun- plan approved and imple- ful businesses, many of us think business. This is a prime oppor- development of the wa- cilors are willing to fight mented. As a Democrat, of organizations with outstand- tunity to carefully and thought- terfront (“Circuit judge ordinary residents for the this is not representative of ing products and services that fully distinguish your organiza- dismisses waterfront suit,” benefit of favored com- the principles for which I adapt to the changing needs of tion from the competition. August 22). mercial interests. While vote. their customers. However, in an What you choose to say in Ever since the plan Democrats need not be Based on my experi- increasingly competitive world, these few seconds should repre- surfaced, elected officials enemies of the chamber of ence, discussions with simply having great products sent the core tenets of your busi- have expended significant commerce, one would nor- friends and neighbors, and and services is no longer enough. ness. If this is a challenge for political capital, effort and mally expect them to take articles in the local papers, It is vital for a busi- you, it might be time taxpayer dollars pursuing a more balanced view and this does not appear atypi- ness to establish a dis- to consider investing it with single-mindedness to better respect the con- cal of the way our elected tinct identity. This is in consulting expertise far out of proportion to its cerns of people who lack officials push through fa- especially true in your for objective feedback deserved place in city af- a financial interest in the vored projects. It raises the positioning for cus- and coaching. tomers, but it’s also an It’s important to re- fairs and value to the over- plan. question: Where are Bob important ingredient member that prospec- all community. They also Notwithstanding city Woodward and Carl Bern- of an organization’s tive customers form have consistently fought officials’ claims of hun- stein when you really need internal culture. an opinion based on any substantive objections dreds of public meetings, them? When you look at Bill Reagan every interaction with raised by opponents. Many the plan was released with the companies that are regarded your business, making customer of these objections were no explanation of alterna- as leaders in branding — Apple, service a key component of your based on a broad range of tives considered or why - William W. Rogalski Jr. for instance — you see how image. The way your employees issues — including mine, this particular approach Alexandria carefully all aspects of their im- answer the phone, handle ques- age are stitched together. Apple tions or problems, and provide publications use the same styles information to customers signifi- as the Apple website. The com- cantly factors into your compa- pany’s stores all have the same ny’s image. Every employee you There was no hope for a sophisticated look and feel. And its employees hire becomes the face of your — on the phone, online or in per- business to your customers. conversation about Hensley Park son — all seem to have the same This brings us to the internal spirit and approach. culture of a company. The Alex- To the editor: previously served on city Speck seeks because it is Few of us have the resources andria Small Business Develop- Former City Coun- council during a long gold- too reflexively concession- to replicate Apple’s blueprint, ment Center’s recent presenta- cilor David Speck insists en age, when Alexandria ary to developers. Resident but we can strive for similar con- tion on hiring good employees sistency and high standards. highlighted the importance of that residents too quickly was led by titans like James opposition was quick out of First, let’s look at the impor- making the culture and values of condemned The St. James Moran, Charles Beatley and necessity. tance of your external image the business clear from the first Group’s public-private Patsy Ticer. But it would be The bloc of well-in- — what your prospective cus- interview. partnership proposal for a mistake to apply a golden formed civic activists who tomers see. Your external image Focusing on culture and val- a sports mega center on age modus operandi to to- dominated spring elec- is formed from a variety of cus- ues helps you to hire people who city parkland (“Negative day’s “iron age” of city tions until a lame-duck tomer contacts and experiences. will be good stewards of your response to sports center governance, where resident city council shifted it to Your products and services are at company’s identity. Consistently proposal was disappoint- petitions are dismissed with November adapted their the core of that image. reinforcing that culture with all ing,” September 5). I sat legal legerdemain; public tactics to the new political What is it that makes your employees encourages outstand- through the organization’s property and prerogatives environment. They figure business special? Why should ing customer service to con- presentation but emerged are treated like poker chips that opening with a hard buyers choose your product or tinue. A strong internal culture skeptical as to its commer- at the casino to be bet on tackle is the most success- service? What differentiates you strengthens your external brand, cial viability. public-private partnerships; ful strategy for operating from your competition? These which allows your business to Why didn’t the com- quid-pro-quos are accepted in today’s iron age of city are the kinds of questions that a stand above the rest. business owner must be able to pany do due diligence? It from developers; and city government. answer, which should help shape would have revealed that committees’ informed and Those titans who se- an organization’s identity. Hensley Park wasn’t a fea- well-considered recom- cured that $117,000 federal One way to refine your ex- sible site. mendations are insouciant- grant in 1977 protected us ternal image is to focus on your The writer is the director of Speck — who tempo- ly ignored. from City Hall’s machina- elevator pitch — the 10-sec- the Alexandria Small Business rarily filled state Delegate Today’s city council tions. ond introduction that hopefully Development Center. Rob Krupicka’s open coun- is incapable of the sort of - Dino Drudi cil seat last year — had sophisticated conversation Alexandria 28 | september 26, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

From the web Denise Dunbar OUT OF THE ATTIC Publisher [email protected] In response to “Waterfront plan Derrick Perkins The real-life Editor-in-Chief opponents have no choice [email protected] Long John Silver but to fight,” August 29: Kristen Essex Associate Publisher OT insider writes: [email protected] ne of Alexandria’s his- toric but little-known Nothing [Dino Drudi] wrote [in Patrice V. Culligan O shortcuts is the passage- his letter to the editor] is new. This Publisher Emeritus way known as Swift’s Alley — [email protected] seen here in a photograph taken has all been discussed many times about the mid-20th century — before. The Alexandria Times edi- EDITORIAL connecting South Fairfax and torial [“If it’s going to be a hotel, Lee streets. Erich Wagner let’s make sure it fits,” August 8] Reporter & Photographer The building in the far dis- was spot on. Change is coming — [email protected] tance of the cobblestoned pas- sage, at the centerline of bricks and it needs to come. Evan Campbell used for drainage and to fa- The supermajority vote al- Calendar & Copy Editor cilitate wheelbarrows, is the [email protected] ready has occurred, and the law- present-day Stabler-Leadbeater Anna Harris Apothecary Museum. In the photo/library of congress suit is going to be dismissed. You Intern early 1800s, Jonathan Swift, a can either join us and help build successful merchant and one of the Port Aire,” the elegant homestead, begun in a better waterfront or just bury ADVERTISING City’s most prominent residents, owned 1799, occupied the entirety of the 1100 your head in the sand and keep Kristen Essex the land adjacent to this alley. block of Oronoco St. and took nearly Director of Sales Elected to city council in 1804, Swift three years to build. trying to stonewall changes that & Marketing already held the titles to several signifi- But its construction costs placed an will remove the chain link fences, [email protected] cant real estate parcels in Alexandria, in- excessive financial burden on Potts, forc- parking lots and aluminum-sided cluding a three-story brick warehouse in ing its sale almost as soon as it was com- Patrice V. Culligan warehouses that “grace” our em- [email protected] the 100 block of S. Union St., which he pleted. Swift died at Colross in 1824 and rented to William J. Hall. He also owned was buried on the property. barrassing waterfront today. Marty DeVine four properties along the south side of the More than a century later, after being [email protected] 200 block of King St., then occupied by severely damaged by a tornado, the large Margaret Stevens John Potts, a local builder. dwelling was dismantled, moved and re- famous novel “Treasure Island.” [email protected] Potts was the secretary of the Potomac built brick by brick in Princeton, N.J., But in a twist — and the point where Pat Booth Co., created by George Washington in where it survives today as the Princeton fact diverges from fiction — historians Office/Classified Manager 1785 to develop a lateral canal around the Country Day School. and treasure hunters are still seeking the [email protected] Great Falls. According to “The Strange Case of locations of Swift’s lucrative mines in Swift lived in one of the city’s most Jonathan Swift and the Real Long John Graphic Design Kentucky. beautiful homes, the rambling Georgian Silver,” Swift operated several silver Ashleigh Carter house called “Colross.” He acquired it mines in Kentucky during the 1760s and Out of the Attic is provided by the Art Director from Potts for the extravagant sum of ’70s. His personal story is believed to be Office of Historic Alexandria. [email protected] $9,000 in 1803. Originally called “Belle the basis for Robert Louis Stevenson’s

ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Managing Partner Weekly Poll The Ariail family William Dunbar Last Week This Week HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. Would the compromise at William Is Robinson Terminal North appropriate Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) Cromley’s North Columbus Street property for a hotel? 703-739-0120 (fax) be feasible elsewhere in the city? www.alextimes.com A. Yes. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Send your comments to: 75% Yes, it is a model for cooperation B. No. [email protected] between developers and residents. Letters must be signed by the writer. In- C. Hotels aren’t appropriate anywhere clude address and phone for verification (not for publication). Letters are subject 25% No, the two sides are often on the waterfront. to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. too polarized. 12 votes Take the poll at alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM september 26, 2013 | 29

45 Automobile part 46 Extra Obituaries 48 They’re always feeling down? 50 Domains of feudal lords KRISTINA ANN ANSTROM, 52 Kiddie wheels 53 Came to the point? of Alexandria, September 15, 54 Norwegian sea monsters 2013 57 “His Master’s Voice” co. 60 Nonetheless 61 Susan who played Laurie DAVID VINCENT ANTHONY Partridge (84), 64 Train depot (Abbr.) of Alexandria, Septem- 65 Software manuals are writ- ber 20, 2013 ten for them 67 Nautical flag 68 Vertical, as an anchor cable NANCY ELIZABETH DEVOE 70 Campus in Dallas (89), 71 Formed into a globe of Alexandria, Septem- 72 Overhead-___ engine ber 22, 2013 76 Kramer’s first name on “Seinfeld” 78 Fine dinnerware MARY LACEY GILBRIDE 79 Court TV event (24), of Alexandria, Septem- 82 Bro, for one 83 Two-way preposition of old ber 18, 2013 85 Ballad ending? 86 School introduction? 87 Divining implement GERALD EUGENE READ, of Words Weekly 88 Designated PG-13, e.g. Alexandria, September 16, 91 Word after “long” or “ages” 92 Pistachio or cashew 2013 95 Going concern? 81 Symbol of resistance? 16 Seed jacket 97 Attendance fig., often ACROSS 82 Man of la Mancha 17 Hockey milieu 99 Assuming everything goes VIRGINIA ROYAL, of Alexan- 1 “What’s it ___ to you?” 84 Tongue flatteners, for doc- 18 Frat party containers perfectly dria, September 22, 2013 6 Cat played by Fonda tors 20 More genuine 100 Splatter 12 Landing place for private 89 Albanian coin 26 Architectural ellipse 102 Early Japanese immigrant planes 90 Afghani neighbor 28 Baseball scoreboard initials 104 Try for a mate? CLARA P. WELKER, of Alex- 19 Giacomo Puccini specialty 93 Chip away at, as confidence 32 Letter distribution on base 105 Lightweight helmet, in India 20 Long and tiresome 94 Emulate a jester 34 Gore and Kaline (var.) andria, September 20, 2013 21 Great Plains terrain 96 Badgered 35 Letters preceding a com- 106 Bahrain’s ruler 22 Desert refuge 98 “Jurassic Park” beast pany’s alternate name 107 Edible tuber 23 A famous Christmas light? 101 Circulatory problems 36 So much, musically 108 Lovers’ murmurs 24 “The Raven” sound effect 102 Rope-making fiber 38 Acquired pattern of behav- 110 Greenish-blue 25 Add details to, as a plan 103 Halloween’s mo. ior 111 Breathing organ Obituary Policies 27 Pass the threshold 106 Make a lasting impression 39 Got the biggest trophy 112 Leafy vitamin A source 29 Benevolent and Protective 109 Heart-to-hearts 40 Charlemagne’s domain, for 114 Prattle Order of ___ 113 Animosity short 115 “Disco Duck” DJ Rick All obituaries in the Times are 30 “What did I tell you?” 116 “Little Red Book” adher- 41 PC key in the upper left 117 Note after fa charged through the funeral 31 “Scooby-Doo” character ents corner 118 “Do, or do not. There is no home on a per-word basis com- 33 Couldn’t not 120 Puts down by force 42 Exemplars ___.” (Yoda quote) 37 Nervous disorder parable to the space rate offered 122 Jeweler’s magnifier 43 Quebec affirmative 119 Wash. bigwig 39 Construction site convey- 123 Mesabi Range output 44 Org. for Venus and Serena 121 Is composed of to nonprofit advertisers. ance 124 Allow to run free, as a dog 45 Close’s “___ Attraction” 125 Get along together Families may provide any 47 Stravinsky and Sikorsky 126 Calvin’s sitter in “Calvin 49 Warbled loudly Last Week’s Solution: information they wish about a and Hobbes” 50 Bought lunch for 127 Certain discriminator deceased loved one, through all 51 Traffic squeeze 128 Data units obituaries are subject to editing 55 Shire of the “Rocky” films 56 Short-tailed lemur by the News Department. 58 Daytona event “In Memoriam” and “Thank You” DOWN 59 Given a new look 1 “Arf!” equivalent notices are available through 62 King’s proclamation 2 Outback gems the Advertising Department. 63 “Too rich for my blood!” 3 View anew 65 Gutter locale 4 Cut into thirds 66 Wall St. credential 5 Chopped diner side Obituaries should be submitted 69 Goat’s milk product 6 June bug, for example through the funeral home. Each 70 Haunted house door 7 Contribute obituary must include the funer- opener? 8 Tax form part 72 Masterstroke al home name for verification. 9 Bird in a crazy simile 73 Hindu title of respect 10 Bounce, as from a bar 74 European black thrush 11 One being exploited Deadlines are the Monday 75 “Our Miss Brooks” star Eve 12 Unusually intelligent prior to the issue date. Call 76 Band of fighters 13 Bit of financial planning, for 77 Greater than 90 degrees, 703.739.0001 for details. short as an angle 14 Hip-hop 80 Schoolmarms’ hairdos, 15 Cathedral music maker, stereotypically sometimes 30 | september 26, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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