Vol. 12, No. 45 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper NOVEMBER 10, 2016 Don Beyer easily re-elected, Hillary Clinton takes Virginia Beyer earns second term percent of the vote, with a total representing 8th of 245,775 ballots cast. Repub- congressional district lican challenger Charles Her- BY CHRIS TEALE AND nick garnered 27.29 percent ERICH WAGNER for 98,123 votes, while Inde- U.S. Rep. Don Beyer pendent Julio Gracia won 4.07 cruised to re-election in percent for 14,617 votes. There Virginia’s 8th congressional were also 1,034 write-in votes. district, securing his second “I’m thrilled to have the hon- term in Congress with well or to serve again,” Beyer said in over 60 percent of the vote. an interview Tuesday night. “I With all precincts report- ing, Beyer had received 68.36 COURTESY PHOTO SEE ELECTION | 6 T.C.Williams High School principal to resign Jesse Dingle cites family reasons for departure after 2015 arrival BY CHRIS TEALE T.C. Williams High School principal Jesse Dingle an- COURTESY PHOTO nounced late Friday he will resign at the end of the school BROWNE STUDENTS BUILD SIEGE MA- year, less than two years after CHINES Browne Academy’s seventh grade history he took the helm at the school. students recently tested the catapults they designed and crafted as part of their Renaissance unit. Some students Citing family reasons, chose to model their catapults after Leonardo da Vinci’s design, Dingle announced his deci- while others took creative liberties with theirs. The students sion to staff last week, and brought their designs to life in the school’s new maker space. sent a letter to parents and After testing their catapults and measuring the distance the ball guardians of T.C. students. He traveled, the students commented on what worked, what they said he will return to North would have changed, and how this exercise would have been Carolina, where the majority COURTESY PHOTO different during the Renaissance. A couple of students even ex- of his family lives. T.C. Williams High School principal Jesse Dingle announced last week pressed interest in improving their designs further at home. FOR he will resign at the end of the school year citing family reasons. He MORE SCHOOLS BRIEFS SEE PAGE 15 SEE DINGLE | 8 took charge at the city’s only public high school in 2015.
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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING TOGETHER THEY BAKED Local nonprofit Together We Bake celebrated the graduation of its fall 2016 class at a ceremony last Thursday. Founded in 2012, the organization empow- ers women in the D.C. metropolitan area in need of a second chance to help them live fresh and responsible lives in society. Life lessons are taught through food safe- ty instruction, baking in- struction, product sales, PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE job readiness skill de- ates spoke of the positive impact Together We Bake’s eight-week velopment and personal program has had on them. This semester’s graduates were Aida Bas- development. At the cer- night, Erica Davis, Nieshia Williams, Tanya Coles, Sarah Gahrout, Adri- emony, the eight gradu- enne Pritchett, Lisa Henry and Monique Edjime. Visit Alexandria launches LGBT marketing initiative City tourism authority Visit couples, and ensuring an au- According to recent numbers Alexandria announced last thentic visitor experience. from the VTC, LGBT travelers ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK week its new marketing initia- “Alexandria is recognized make up nearly 10 percent of the tive for the LGBT community, by the Human Rights Cam- U.S. market, spend an estimated in collaboration with the Vir- paign as one of the top cities in $57 billion in the U.S. annually, ginia Tourism Corporation. the state with LGBT-friendly and have the largest disposable Visit Alexandria hosted a policies, and through our new income of any niche market. training program October 2 for initiative we hope to continue Additionally, 5 percent of local businesses, with attend- to enhance our reputation travelers to Virginia identify ees now designated as LGBT- among LGBT travelers,” said as LGBT, and LGBT travel- friendly. Patricia Washington, president ers in Virginia spend more and The training, which was and CEO of Visit Alexandria, stay longer compared to all attended by approximately 50 in a statement. “By training travelers in Virginia. people, offered insights on top- local businesses we are able to To view city businesses des- ics such as marketing to LGBT enhance their understanding ignated as LGBT-friendly, visit travelers, being a welcoming of best practices in marketing www.visitalexandria.com/lgbt. wedding destination for LGBT to the LGBT traveler.” - Chris Teale
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ELECTION FROM | 1 fax County, Beyer said he was the way I think races should be pleased that the district’s cam- run: with respect for each other. love the job, and I’m just thrilled I paign was run in a good spirit. I was happy about that.” have the chance to actually serve “I think we got through the Hernick said Wednesday for two more years.” whole race without anybody morning that he was happy with In a district that includes saying anything mean or cruel his campaign, and that he would the cities of Alexandria and or nasty about each other,” he likely pursue another office at Falls Church as well as Arling- said. “There were some policy some point in the future. ton County and parts of Fair- differences, but in general it was “It turns out I couldn’t beat
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DINGLE FROM | 1 Sometimes FILE PHOTO when you have a school this large Alexandria City Public and that many various dynamics “Sometimes life takes us life takes us Schools will undertake coming into play.” in a direction that is differ- a nationwide search for John Lennon, president of in a direction that Dingle’s successor, a ent from what we planned,” is different from process that begins the school’s parent teacher stu- Dingle wrote. “[At] this point next month with com- dent association, expressed his in my life, I have realized how what we planned. munity input on their sadness at Dingle’s departure. important it is for me to be [At] this point in my desired qualities in a “I’m sorry that he’s leav- closer to the people who need new principal. ing,” Lennon said. “He’s been me the most. Over the next life, I have realized very well received by the T.C. eight months, I will continue how important it is Williams community, and has to give T. C. Williams my best for me to be closer done some positive things in a and will do everything I can to difficult situation. I’m assum- ensure a smooth transition for to the people who ing he’s going to land on his the incoming principal.” need me the most. feet somewhere in North Caro- Dingle arrived at T.C. from lina, and I hope he does.” John Handley High School in Over the next eight Dingle said he was also proud Winchester, Va., where he was months, I will accredited in that subject. come from so many different of the relationships he helped principal. He also was principal continue to give Since then, Dingle led his col- places and so many different build between students, staff of two elementary schools in Ra- leagues in celebrating the first backgrounds,” he told reporters and teachers, and said the com- leigh, N.C., a middle school in T. C. Williams my graduating class of the school’s at a briefing. “We have children munity spirit surrounding T.C. Apex, N.C. and Chapel Hill High best and will do international academy, and said who come with no schooling, Williams was unlike anything he School in Chapel Hill, N.C. everything I can to one of the biggest challenges kids with limited schooling, had ever experienced before. When he arrived in 2015, has been ensuring success for kids with the very best of the “I was surprised at the depth T.C. was celebrating regaining ensure a smooth every student. T.C. is the larg- best. Kids from all over. of the caring community that full accreditation from the Vir- transition for the est high school by enrollment in “Trying to ensure that every- helps people really love T.C. ginia Department of Education. Virginia, with 3,751 students in body when they leave here in four Williams High School,” he said. But with room for improvement incoming principal.” fiscal 2017, and Dingle said the years are prepared for their next “I don’t know any other place in the school’s math scores in - Jesse Dingle diversity that comes with it was station in life, be it college, work, I’ve been where people love the Standards of Learning tests, Principal, T.C. Williams a challenge he embraced. career, whatever, that they’re the school was only partially “We have children who ready for that: that’s a challenge SEE DINGLE | 11 LONG & FOSTER OLD TOWN R EALTOR SPOTLIGHT BetteSusan & Betsy Haughton Gorman & •Mindy The Gorman Brubaker Group ThisThe teammother-daughter was formed team11 years of cialtween media, Bette and and real her estate clients. blog. 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the city council members made DINGLE FROM | 8 on that kind of thing, then I think I’m very ecstatic about the result. the right decision.” we can address the partial ac- I think it is a good result for Andrew Burcher of the their high school as much as creditation in math, we can ad- Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & here. It doesn’t matter whether dress the fact that 25 percent of Alexandria, for our clients, and hopefully Walsh, P.C. firm that repre- you graduated last year or 25 or last year’s graduating class was it sends a message to other folks that want sented the applicants, said it 30 years ago, people love T.C. accepted by four-year colleges was a significant victory. “Until you’re here and see and how we make the biggest to challenge such decisions by city council “I’m very ecstatic about the that and feel that, you never un- high school in Virginia not just that technical little ‘gotchas’ are not the result,” he said. “I think it is a derstand just how deep that is.” bigger — which it’s going to be good result for Alexandria, for In an accompanying letter to — but better,” Lennon said. conduit through which that can occur.” our clients, and hopefully it sends parents and guardians, Schools From Dingle’s point of view, - Andrew Burcher, Attorney, Walsh, Colucci, a message to other folks that Superintendent Alvin Crawley his successor must be willing Lubeley & Walsh, P.C. want to challenge such decisions said the search for a new prin- to be heavily involved, and be a by city council that technical cipal will begin next month, and visible presence on campus. LA BERGERIE FROM | 7 retail pattern.” little ‘gotchas’ are not the conduit officials will solicit community “Come in and embrace He wrote that “no evidence through which that can occur.” input on desired qualities in this community, embrace this amend the Old and Historic was introduced” at trial to prove In the aftermath of the deci- Dingle’s replacement. school, embrace these stu- portion of the city master plan that plaintiffs’ property values sion, the Janowskys announced Alexandria City Public dents, embrace these teach- and approve a new special use would decrease because of the that La Bergerie’s last day in its Schools spokeswoman Helen ers,” he said. “There’s no tell- permit. The new location will opening of the new restaurant current location will be Christ- Lloyd said following that input ing where this school can go.” include 100 indoor and 50 out- and inn, and that there was no mas Eve. The pair said in a stage, there will be a nation- Dingle said despite his im- door seats, a bar, live music and evidence of undue influence. statement that on that last day, a wide search for candidates, pending departure from T.C. a five-bedroom inn. Plaintiffs argued that city three-course prix fixe menu will while internal applicants also Williams, he has plenty to offer The case was heard in cir- councilors and planning com- be offered while a strolling vio- will be considered. the education community and cuit court last summer, and sev- missioners had been swayed linist serenades customers with Lennon said one challenge intends to keep contributing in eral neighbors testified against in part by Ticer’s relationship traditional, seasonal music. Lau- will be to close the achievement North Carolina, as well as at T.C. the decision. Attorneys repre- to the Janowskys, and that the rent Janowsky did not respond gap between various demograph- “I’m not finished. I get senting city council submitted meetings between the appli- to requests for further comment. ic groups that make up the T.C. up and run five miles every sworn testimony by council- cants and city officials had in- Bryan Wilson, a partner student population, and work with morning with my dog and my ors in depositions as evidence, fluenced the process unfairly. at the Williams and Connolly the Alexandria City School Board wife, and I still have a lot to along with the 958-page legisla- “Plaintiffs failed to pres- LLP law firm that represented to ensure the community’s needs give to children and to teach- tive record, which included all ent any authority to suggest the plaintiffs, said Monday they are being well met. ers,” he said. “I don’t think my documents and presentations that one-on-one meetings were still reviewing the deci- “It’s easy to say, it’s very hard final chapter has been written. given to council by the day of with city staff or members of sion, and therefore could not to do, but I think if we have a There is still a lot of work to be their decision as well as a re- the planning commission are comment on a possible appeal. principal in place who is focused done between now and June.” cord of their deliberations. improper or unusual,” Shaw After three days of court- wrote. “Furthermore, evidence room testimony, the legal teams showed that plaintiffs also met submitted a series of closing le- with city staff and council gal briefs to lay out their closing members. … The court finds Experience arguments before Shaw made that even if undue influence his decision. were a cognizable claim, here In his ruling, Shaw said the the actions did not constitute the accusations of illegal spot zon- undue influence.” Difference ing and of failing to mitigate The case came at great cost neighborhood impacts were to the city coffers, as it hired unfounded, and that council outside counsel to defend city was well within its authority to council in court. 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his colleagues had a conversa- “They were pretty sur- tion and concerns about that tion on Skype overnight with prised, although I think they as well as the larger concerns their counterparts in Alex- tied it to the larger narrative of around trade and the economic andria’s sister city of Caen in Brexit and the stuff that’s going displacement that trade po- France. Wilson said there was on in the French government as tentially causes, I think those a lot of concern, and that there well and the French popula- same themes are what went were plenty of parallels being tion,” he said. “I think it’s true. through the results in some of drawn with the current situa- Some of the same themes that these Rust Belt states in Amer- tion in Europe. drove Brexit with the immigra- ica last night.”
PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Elevate Your Lifestyle The Alexandria Democratic committee hosted its results night watch party at Pork Barrel BBQ on Mount Vernon Avenue, an event that be- gan with an optimistic atmosphere but went south as results came in. APARTMENTS ELECTION FROM | 6 lier today,” she said. “It was an Here at amazing feeling. My mother’s see the law as anti-collective grandmother was a suffragette, bargaining. so for me it was very personal. “I think it’s not so much the And like President Obama has right to work, but to have good said, Secretary Clinton is the wages, good conditions for most qualified person to run for workers, things like that,” said president, period.” City Councilor Paul Smedberg Clinton did not prevail na- of Democratic opposition to tionwide in the Electoral Col- the measure. “You don’t want lege, despite results Wednesday workers to be taken advantage morning suggesting she won the of, that they’re treated properly. popular vote. The mood at the Just because they have a right to Alexandria Democratic Com- work doesn’t mean they should mittee’s results watching party be treated poorly and be taken at Pork Barrel BBQ on Mount advantage of, potentially.” Vernon Avenue began as a Casual Elegant High Rise Studio/Eff - The presidential election was packed upbeat affair, with sup- Apartment Living tight in Virginia for its 13 Elec- porters loudly cheering early $995.00 toral College votes, but Demo- results in favor of Clinton. * cratic nominee Hillary Clin- But as the night dragged on, 1 Bedrooms ton prevailed at approximately those cheers grew quieter and 10:30 p.m., when the race was happened with less frequency, $1130.00 - called by NBC News. and residents began to file out. $1300.00 Mayor Allison Silberberg Some supporters were surprised * said she was proud of Alexan- by the results that reportedly 2 Bedrooms dria’s contribution to the effort went against both public and $1450.00 to elect Clinton. private polling data. “Back in 2008, if I remem- “I think I’m shell-shocked at All Utilities are included in the rent ber correctly, Virginia put the moment,” said local resident *Controlled access buildings [President Barack] Obama over Joe Valenti. “The level of sup- the top, and Northern Virginia port in Virginia for Hillary Clin- *Free Parking was the force behind that,” Sil- ton has been extremely strong *Fitness Center berberg said. “Once again, we and extremely welcoming.” *24 Hour Emergency worked very hard here. “I’m happy with the results, Maintenance “It’s closer than we thought it and I was proud today to cast my *Balcony (Select Units) would be, but Virginia is going ballot for Hillary Clinton,” said *Office Hours: to Clinton, and now we’re just local activist Jessica Killeen. Monday – Friday waiting for returns from other In addition, Killeen said she 9AM to 5PM and states.” knocked on doors on behalf Saturday 10AM – 2PM Silberberg said it felt signifi- of the Alexandria Democratic 301-630-9500 cant on a personal level to be able Committee for Clinton, and vis- * Call for Rental Information to vote for a candidate who could ited Seneca Falls, N.Y., which become the United States’ first hosted the first ever women’s woman commander in chief. rights convention. www.rentremingtonplace.com “I did think about it ear- Wilson said he and some of 14.... | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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COURTESY PHOTO ACDS SECOND GRADERS PLANT A TREE AT TANEY AVENUE PARK Alexandria Country Day School second graders heard Mayor Allison Silberberg’s call for Alexandrians to “green up” the city by increasing its tree canopy and responded by donating and planting a tree at Taney Avenue Park. For the tree planting, the students were joined by the Running Brooke Foundation, an organization helping with the Taney Avenue Park playground renovation, and an arborist who spoke to the students about tree planting and city parks earlier in the month. Preschool – 8th grade Open House Saints faculty member wins innovation award Monday, November 15th St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes ience, persistence, and op- director of technology educa- timism, to create something 9:00am tion and innovation Richard worth waiting for,” Rho said. Please join us for our first open house Rho recently won an Innova- “Failure is no longer seen as Of the year in the school hall tion in Education Award from failure, but as an opportunity Presentation by Principal, Mrs. Schlickenmaier, followed by School Tours the Virginia Association of In- to make it better.” For more information please call 703.548.1888 ext.32 www.saintrita-school.org dependent Schools. The award recognizes teachers who are globally minded and encourage students to think beyond boundaries. He was recognized at the VAIS Leading Learning Conference in Richmond on October 14 OPEN HOUSE with an engraved, crystal apple along with a monetary prize. Sunday, November 13
Three teachers were chosen 1 - 4pm in Virginia for the award, one league in crisis; or, embraced a from each division — lower, new teaching methodology to Presentation at middle, and upper. promote student success. 1:15pm With the theme of the VAIS Rho was chosen for the conference, “Seeding the Fu- upper school award because ture, Growing Through Fail- he inspired and encouraged ure,” the 2016 Innovation in his 3D Modeling and Entre- Education Award focused on preneurship students to such educators who had demon- an extent that they embraced strated growth through failure a team effort of designing a in some aspect of their profes- functional prosthetic hand sional lives. for their final project. It was Entrants had to demonstrate a fascinating journey through one of the following: turned teamwork, both the failures student failure into success; and successes. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School Named Top 50 sparked a passion for learning; “My students are learning 17700 Dominican Dr., Dumfries, VA 22026 • 703.445.0300 Catholic High helped support a student/col- that innovation takes resil- jpthegreat.org | [email protected] School! 16 | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Education Section ImmanuelImmanuel LutheranLutheran SchoolSchool welcomeswelcomes thethe WashingtonWashington ChorusChorus Last month, Immanuel the national association for cho- Lutheran School welcomed ruses. outreach singers from the In addition to performing Washington Chorus for a live classical works including “Ave performance on campus under Verum Corpus” by Mozart and, the direction of Joel Ayau. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” The 200-member Washing- by Bach, the chorus performed ton Chorus, a three-time nomi- Immanuel’s own “Musical nated and two-time Grammy Timeline” song, which was Award winner, is one of the written and composed by mu- foremost symphonic choruses sic teacher Emily German and in the nation. Last summer, the Immanuel Lutheran School the Washington Chorus was seventh and eighth grade class- awarded the prestigious Mar- es of 2015-2016 to teach and garet Hillis Award for Choral understand the timeline and Excellence by Chorus America, development of musical styles
throughout history from the music program at the Associa- rus to Immanuel and to hear early ages to modern day. tion for Classical and Christian them perform a wonderful va- Under German’s direc- Education conference in At- riety of music for our students,” tion, Immanuel’s music pro- lanta. All students from junior German said. “Throughout the gram has been recognized as kindergarten through eighth year, our students study and a model in classical, Christian grade study compositions and listen to so many great classical education. Over the summer, composers of the week. works, and it is a joy to be able faculty presented to educators “It was such a pleasure to to hear those pieces performed from around the country on the welcome the Washington Cho- live here on our campus.” St. Stephen’s & Pursuing Goodness ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE St. Agnes School as well as Knowledge Sunday, November 13 • 1pm Allow us to introduce you to Madeira’s transformational academic program. Meet teachers, take a campus tour, and experience our dynamic boarding and day environment.
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PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE The Episcopal football team celebrates its first outright Interstate Athletic Conference title since 2006, af- ter beating Georgetown Prep 17-7 last Friday. Perris Jones had 201 rushing yards in the Maroon’s triumph. the ball over on downs. pair found themselves in the After the break, Vilain’s But the next play brought same position, but George- intervention put the Maroon redemption. Little Hoyas run- town Prep prevailed, 12-7, on ahead and then running back ning back T.J. Dozier took the Episcopal’s home field. Perris Jones secured the win handoff but found a barrage And at halftime, it looked with a 17-yard rushing touch- of Episcopal defenders in his as though history might repeat down with just over three min- way. Maroon linebacker Vin- itself. Late in the first quar- utes remaining. Jones finished cent Notzon’s tackle forced ter, Prep running back Owen with 201 yards on the ground Dozier to drop the ball, with Wright capped an eight-play, on 29 carries. defensive lineman Luiji Vilain 79-yard drive with a rushing Throughout the contest, on hand to recover the fumble touchdown to give the hosts a defense and the running game for a touchdown. 7-0 lead. dominated, as quarterbacks Episcopal would go on to Maroon kicker Duncan Agwunobi for Episcopal and win 17-7, and with the victory Trau responded with a 22-yard Thomas Ridgway for the Little secure its first outright IAC field goal midway through the Hoyas attempted just 27 passes title since 2006. second quarter, and the score between them all game. In- “I’ve got to give credit to my stayed at 7-3 at halftime as stead, Wright led the way for defensive line and my lineback- both defenses held firm. the home side with 63 rush- ers for forcing the play,” said “We went in at the half and ing yards on 25 carries, while We are now taking orders Vilain. “I just saw the ball and I basically said, ‘We know what’s Dozier added 25 yards on two grabbed it. I did the last thing.” coming at us, we know what we carries. It made for a bruising for the holidays Both teams began the have to do. There isn’t a whole game for both sides. Pumpkin, Pecan, Lemon Meringue, Apple game undefeated in confer- lot to talk about here, it’s just “Physically, it was really & Mincemeat Pie Apple Tart with Walnuts ence play, with this game to about going out, executing and tough,” said Vilain. “My shoul- decide the destination of the playing hard,’” said Episcopal der’s hurting right now, my Pumpkin & Cranberry Cheesecake Pastries league title. Last year, the head coach Panos Voulgaris. legs are hurting. But I wouldn’t Christmas Cookies Holiday Cakes trade it for the world.” Vilain’s fumble recovery Plus Delicious Hors d’oeuvres & Entrées made the difference for the anksgivin Dinner-TO-GO to compliment your Holiday meals. Maroon, and gave them the jolt Check out our special holiday menu! Ready-to-cook Stuffed Turkey Breast of energy they needed to go on Mashed Potatoes & Gravy to take the win. Green Bean Casserole • Cranberry Sauce “It lifted our spirits, it gave Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon $90, serves two us something to know that we could go on and win this FOLLOW US ORDER NOW: SOCIETYFAIR.NET SEE MAROON | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | 19
MAROON FROM | 18 difference, and resiliency, per- Forest, in a clash referred to it was on the forefront of our “I don’t want to put the em- sistence and never giving up as The Game. minds. We wanted to come out phasis on an end result,” he game,” said Jones. “That gave were really the difference.” The players were ecstatic and prove we can get the job said. “I try to focus on the day us the confidence and the mo- For the Maroon, the vic- to win the IAC title outright, done and win the IAC.” to day, that’s where our empha- mentum boost.” tory caps a successful sea- having shared it with Prep and Voulgaris said his focus sis is. We get two hours a day “Two excellent defenses, son in conference play and Bullis last season. goes far beyond the win-loss together as a football team, 120 two excellent running games keeps them unbeaten at 8-0. “Last year, we lost to this column, and instead on mold- minutes, and we want to make battling with one another,” said Episcopal finishes its season team, which ruined our chanc- ing his team and making it the each one of those minutes Voulgaris. “Big plays made the Saturday at rival Woodberry es,” said Jones. “This year, best it can be. meaningful. That’s our goal.”
PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Maroon quarterback Seth Agwunobi takes the snap, while running back Perris Jones (No. 2) and wide receiver Sergio Portobanco (No. 82) prepare to set off against Georgetown Prep. Epis- copal beat the Little Hoyas 17-7 last Friday to win its first outright IAC title in 10 years. Celebrating Life Not Years Playoff Roundup: Saints win ISL Hermitage is a welcoming community where field hockey title senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle The St. Stephen’s and Holton-Arms in the ISL-A with many choices. Residents live in spacious St. Agnes field hockey semifinals last Friday. apartments, with a generous service package team secured another Inde- Bishop Ireton’s volley- pendent Schools League tour- ball team lost 3-0 against that frees them from the demands of home nament crown Sunday after a Holy Cross in the semifinals of maintenance and supports continued 2-0 win against Stone Ridge. the Washington Catholic Ath- Goals from senior Mollie letic Conference tournament. personal independence. Miller and A.C. Veith earned The Cardinals’ campaign in As a CCRC, Hermitage also offers health the victory for the Saints, who the VISAA tournament begins services on site, including assisted living and can now turn their attention Tuesday at home against St. to the Virginia Independent Catherine’s. Ireton has the No. skilled nursing care. Residents gain peace of Schools Athletic Association 3 seed in the state tourney. mind, knowing their future needs will be met state tournament, which began Ireton also holds the No. 3 Tuesday, after the Times’ print seed in the VISAA boys soc- without having to relocate. deadline. cer tournament, and began its Living at Hermitage, you’ll have the freedom SSSAS faced Episcopal in campaign Monday in the quar- to plan each day as you see fit. Make your life the first round of the VISAA terfinals at home with a win tournament, a rematch of the over St. John Paul the Great on as busy or as relaxed as you prefer. ISL semifinal between the two penalty kicks. The Cardinals teams last week. The Saints met Potomac Wednesday in the Call 703-797-3844 for more information. won that game 1-0 to advance semifinals at Sports Backers to the tournament final. Stadium in Richmond. where Elsewhere, the Saints’ The T.C. Williams vol- seniors ages volleyball team lost 3-1 in leyball team lost 3-0 away 62 and better the ISL A division semifinal against Oakton in the first enjoy last Friday, while Episcopal round of the Virginia High rewarding 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Alexandria 22311 lost at the same stage in the School League 6A North re- lifestyles in 703-797-3844 ISL AA division tournament, gional tournament. The Ti- www.Hermitage-Nova.com 3-0 to Flint Hill. tans entered regionals with a the heart The Maroon’s girls No. 4 seed. of Alexandria soccer team lost 2-1 against - Chris Teale 20.... | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES v FOR LEASE FULLY RENOVATED LOFT OFFICE 1010 LOFT 1010 N. FAIRFAX STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
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HEALTH Preparing for end of life BY DR. VIVEK SINHA I see end of life care discussed. is some sort of medical crisis. One of the benefits of being The first, and the most ideal Often, this conversation oc- a family medicine physician is way, is when there is no fore- curs in the local emergency that we often have the unique seeable life-threatening event room, or in an intensive care opportunity to follow our pa- on the horizon. This discussion unit when the patient is either tients along most major life takes place usually either in the under duress or unable to milestones. comfort of the patient’s home or communicate. The first one, of course, is at the doctor’s office. The major health care deci- birth. We often see patients dur- Occasionally, there is a pre- sions then fall upon the fam- ing their first week of life and cipitating factor as to why the ily members. The spouse, are able to follow their progres- topic comes up: a friend dies, child or sibling is often asked, sion all the way through adoles- a family member is diagnosed While we “What would the patient burden on our loved ones if cence into adulthood. with a medical condition, or all know want? Would they want to they are faced with extremely This is true at the opposite someone becomes a new moth- have heroic measures under- difficult decisions regarding end of the spectrum as well. er or father. Regardless of the that death is an taken? Would they want CPR our own health? Like most We are often called upon to specific reason for bringing up inevitable part to be performed? Would they things in health care, the an- care for patients who are near- the topic, one constant is al- want to be placed on a ventila- swer usually involves com- ing the twilight of their lives ways present — the patient is of life, how we tor and possibly be in a coma munication. and are heading toward, what thinking about their own mor- die is often vari- for an indefinite period?” It is imperative to let oth- we all hope for some day, a tality. This usually drives us These are all extremely ers know what our wishes peaceful death. For many phy- to think of our loved ones and able, and it is difficult questions to answer, for end of life care are. This sicians, it is this end of life provide them with guidance this variable even in the best of circum- usually means starting a con- care that is often felt to be the for our end of life care when stances, let alone during times versation with our spouse most difficult, yet the most re- we may not have a voice. that should be of high stress and raw emotion. or family member, someone warding aspect of medicine. The second, and more tu- addressed.” So how does one prepare? There are two main ways that multuous, way is when there How does one try to ease the SEE HEALTH | 29
ARTS 22 CALENDAR 23 HOMES 24 “FREAKY FRIDAY” ARRIVES AT SIGNATURE WINTER WARMERS TAKE UP THE MANTEL This heartwarming musical about a mother and As the holiday season approaches, take some Make the mantel above your24 home’s fireplace a daughter magically switching roles will please time to enjoy yourself with one of these city hotspot with these handy tips. the whole family. events. ARTS ALEXANDRIA TIMES NOVEMBER 10, 2016 22 A ‘freaky,’ fantastic production Signature Theatre What’s not to like about theater? This show has smash responsibilities of parenting debuts Disney’s latest a Broadway-alumni studded hit written all over it. an angst-filled teen, and El- musical adaptation cast and production team, If you don’t remember lie has had it with the restric- BY JORDAN WRIGHT slickly engineered choreog- the quirky premise, single- tions and emotional upheav- It was a major coup for raphy by Sergio Trujillo, was mom-with-issues Katherine als of being a high schooler Signature Theatre to be se- nominated for a 2016 Tony (Heidi Blickenstaff) and her with a helicopter mom. lected by Disney as the off- Award for Broadway’s “On feisty daughter Ellie (Emma When the roles are switched off Broadway troupe to debut Your Feet,” and a Kitt/Yorkey Hunton) magically switch and Katherine takes Ellie’s “Freaky Friday” — its lat- — Tony Award-winners for roles for a day. Katherine, place, she experiences the est film-to-stage production. “Next To Normal” — score who is about to marry the day-to-day bullying and body And we all know how well that will have you humming adoring Mike (Alan H Green) shaming her daughter endures, “Beauty and the Beast,” “The PHOTO/JIM SAAH the tunes before you exit the wants to shed the day-to-day while Ellie sees the daily grind Lion King” and “High School of raising kids without a father. Musical” fared. And need I PHOTOS/MARGOT SCHULMAN It’s nearly impossible to mention “Newsies?” These Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton (above) star as Katherine and Ellie Blake in single out one or two cast Signature Theatre’s debut of “Freaky Friday.” A musical adaptation of Disney’s hit are just a few of the wildly movie and remake, it tells the comedic tale of a mother and daughter who switch members for recognition, as successful shows Disney has bodies for a day. this ensemble is seamless. But produced for Broadway. aside from the aforementioned You might recall the first leads, J. Elaine Marcos as film version of this produc- Torrey, Katherine’s long-suf- tion, released in 1976. Based fering assistant, Storm Lever on the novel by Mary Rodgers, as Savannah the bully, Jason it starred the adorable Jody Gotay as Ellie’s boyfriend, Foster as the daughter and Adam, and Jake Heston Mill- Barbara Harris as her mother. er (about whom we raved in A 2003 remake featured the Arena Stage’s recent produc- ever-talented Jamie Lee Cur- tion of “Oliver”) as her brother tis and a young Lindsay Lo- Fletcher, are outstanding. han as the mother-daughter Fans of Signature Theatre duo. It opened with the bubble will be delighted to see stage gum tune “Happy Together” veterans Sherri L. Edelen and by The Turtles, morphing into Bobby Smith each playing a a pop punk cover as the cred- trio of roles. its rolled. Eighteen glorious numbers, The success of these earlier backed by conductor Bryan films, where an overworked Perri’s nine-piece band, fill the mother and her teen daugh- two acts, giving us a diverse ter magically switch roles, score of touching ballads, 50s must have been on the minds rock styles and Latin beats of Bridget Carpenter (“Friday sung by a cast whose voices Night Lights”), who wrote the are beyond flawless. book for this musical comedy, A huge nod goes to costume lyricist Brian Yorkey and com- designer Emily Rebholtz, who poser Tom Kitt, who believed perfectly captures and blends the material could translate the funky-cool energy of teen into a major musical. styles. It does, and as a result we Run to the box office for are treated to an engaging and this one and be sure to bring heartwarming musical that the kids. You can say you saw was just waiting in the wings it before it hit the big time. to be launched to stardom. Christopher Ashley (“Mem- Through November 20 at Sig- phis,” “Xanadu,” “The Rocky nature Theatre, 4200 Camp- Horror Show”) directs this bell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206. smashing world premiere pro- For tickets and information duction that is already scheduled call 703-820-9771 or visit for theaters around the country. www.signature-theatre.org. ALEXANDRIA TIMES NOVEMBER 10, 2016 23
Alexandria, 2932 King St. cake breakfast. Proceeds from the Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Information: 703-746-5694 or deb- craft fair, which features local craft- November 14 Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. [email protected] ers and artists selling homemade HOLIDAY CONTAINER GAR- Washington St. LECTURE: A DAWN LIKE THUN- items, will support the church’s local Information: 703-931-0149 outreach ministries, including assis- DENING The Virginia Cooperative DER A lecture entitled “A Dawn Like tance for families and schoolchildren Extension and Alexandria Beauti- Thunder: Africa, Black America, and November 18-19 in need. Proceeds from the pancake fication Commission invite you to World War II,” by C.R. Gibbs. In it, breakfast will support the Hunger learn how to use your outdoor pots INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY BA- Gibbs discusses the often neglected Free Alexandria initiative. to decorate for the holidays with ZAAR Bring the family out to shop role African people played in World Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both living and cut plant materials, for unique holiday gifts provided by War II and the impact it had on Africa Location: First Christian Church, keep greenery fresh and select over 60 local artisans and crafts- and Diaspora, and the interactions 2723 King St. plants for winter interest. This class men, eat at on-site food trucks, win between all three. Admission is free. Information: 703-549-3911 or is part winterizing your garden pots door prizes and take pictures with Time: 11 a.m. www.fccalexandria.com and part flower arranging; and it is Santa. Get into the holiday spirit Location: Black History Museum, all about beautifying Alexandria. while supporting Bethany House’s 902 Wythe St. EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER Admission is free. mission to bring shelter and care to Information: 703-746 -4356 A meal to raise awareness and Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. victims of domestic violence. funds for ALIVE! food programs. At- Location: Mount Vernon Recreation Time: Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday November 12 tendees will enjoy a meal of soup, Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SOLDIER-LED TOURS OF bread and dessert from some of Information: 703-228-6414 Location: First Baptist Church of Alexandria’s best restaurants. FORT WARD An interpreter por- Alexandria, 2932 King St. Additionally, attendees receive a November 17 Information: [email protected] or Now through Nov. 13 traying a Union veteran reminisces one-of- a-kind bowl handmade by about his military service at Fort CIDRE TO CIDER A lecture on 703-658-9500 ALEXANDRIA FILM FESTIVAL artists of Northern Virginia Com- Ward during the Civil War. Learn munity College Alexandria Fine Arts the history of hard cider making The 10th annual Alexandria Film about Civil War veterans’ organiza- and drinking in Colonial Virginia November 19 Festival will showcase more than Department and Alexandria Clay tions, the history and construction and its French connections. Hard VIRGINIA CIDER TASTING In 40 of the best documentaries, Co-op Studio. of Fort Ward and soldier life in the Time: alcoholic cider and desserts will partnership with the Alexandria- shorts and feature films from 6 to 8:30 p.m. defense system. Tours begin in the Location: follow the lecture. Caen Sister Cities Committee, The the D.C.-metro area, nationally, Durant Arts Center, 1605 museum and last about 90 min- Lyceum offers a cider tasting as and around the world. This year’s Cameron St. utes each. The program is weather Information: www.alive-inc.org part of Virginia Cider Week. Cider festival will feature free screenings, dependent. Admission is free. discussions, special events, and a Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 3:30 live musical performance. p.m. SEE CALENDAR | 29 Time: Various Location: Fort Ward Museum & His- Location: Market Square, toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road 301 King St.; Beatley Library, Information: 703-746-4848 5005 Duke St.; AMC Hoffman 22, 206 Swampfox Road VETERANS BALL Raise a glass Port City Profile Information: www.alexfilmfest.com to freedom and toast the city’s Revolutionary War veterans at the November 11 Veterans Ball. Enjoy live music, English country dancing, a cash bar, Gereli Marble and Granite 30TH ANNUAL CAREGIVERS dessert collation and a special rec- Adam Gereli obtained CONFERENCE The city’s depart- ognition of veteran service. Cocktail his contracting license and ment of community and human or 1780s period attire, military or founded Gereli Marble and services division of aging and adult civilian, welcome. Reservations re- services co-sponsor the 30th an- quired; tickets cost $45 per person. Granite 20 years ago with nual caregivers conference. This Time: 8 to 11 p.m. the goal of offering excellent conference recognizes that caregiv- Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- customer service installing ing for someone with dementia in- seum, 134 N. Royal St. volves the entire family — spouses, Information: shop.alexandriava.gov and providing reasonably adult children, grandkids, siblings, priced, high-quality granite, neighbors and friends. STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CRAFT FAIR First Christian Church marble, limestone, travertine Location: First Baptist Church of will host the fourth annual “Straight and other materials from from the HeART Craft Fair” and pan- around the world. Soon after starting the business, Gereli opened a Last Weekend! stunning showroom where customers can see some of the beautiful stones and cabinetry - A Party to Murder 10/22 11/12 that can transform any bath- COURTESY PHOTO It’s Halloween and six people have room, kitchen or fireplace. A recent kitchen remodeling job by Gereli Marble and Granite. come to play a murder-mystery game As housing and business- that Gereli has met and ex- when they established Gereli for laughs and soon, their lives. es grew in Northern Vir- ceeded expectations in the Marble and Granite. LTA audiences are treated to rising ginia, Gereli kept pace and workmanship, professional- Coming soon tensions, secret passage- thoughtfully expanded their ism, breadth and styles of FOR MORE INFORMATION, ways, incriminating letters, business to keep up with the stone and cabinetry, as well as Contact Gereli Marble and corpses, and a 25-year-old demands and trends in the delivery of service. Granite at 703-339-0300, unsolved mystery that … kitchen and bathroom re- With the initial goals of [email protected] well, we don’t want to give modeling industry. Adam Gereli’s business model or www.gereli.com. away the unexpected and Buy tickets early at our This family-owned com- met, Gereli Marble and Gran- box office or online! terrifying conclusion. pany is proud that for more ite is pleased, yet this family 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 than two decades, residential business continues to strive to Happening w w w thelittletheatre co m and commercial customers meet the tough quality, pric- Now! . . FALL THEATER CLASSES have consistently affirmed ing and service goals they set HOMES ALEXANDRIA TIMES NOVEMBER 10, 2016 24
the easiest way to reignite it as a focal point is to add or replace Mantel Piece the mantel. Whether you’re renovating an existing space or BY MARY G. PEPITONE fireplace. Muller says there are contemplating creating a new A home’s fireplace is a hot two types of mantels: a free- fireplace, it’s never been easier spot. A natural focal point hanging shelf and a surround, to pass the mantle on hot design. of any room, a fireplace is a in which the mantelpiece is at- A zero-clearance fireplace space around which families tached to vertical pieces that — made of metal with a mason- can chill out, especially during frame the firebox. ry lining — is a self-contained the holidays. “With a design movement fireplace, which allows home- “A roaring fire in a room toward the more contemporary owners to have a gas-burning draws people together,” says and clean lines, mantel shelves fireplace that can be directly Chris Muller, senior “fire buy- — without the surrounds — vented through an outside wall. er” of the Omaha, Neb.-based are most popular,” Muller says. This option eliminates the need Hayneedle Inc., an online home “Mantel surrounds require more for a chimney and flue, as it is store started in 2002. “Instead measurements and tend to be in vented through a horizontal pipe of having just a hole-in-the-wall traditionally decorated homes, that exits an outside wall. for a fireplace, a mantel hung which is not the most popular “To install a fireplace in a PHOTO/HAYNEEDLE.COM above it completes the picture.” design trend right now.” This wooden Shenandoah fireplace shelf, made by Pearl Mantels, is home isn’t the major construc- A mantel is most easily If you find your existing one for which homeowners pine. Ranging in price from about $220 described as the shelf above a fireplace design has fizzled out, to $400, the cost is determined by the length of the mantel shelf. SEE MANTEL | 25 HOME OF THE WEEK Wonderfully restored Victorian in heart of Old Town This elegant conversion of The lovely family room has commercial law offices into exposed brick and built-ins off a single-family residence is the kitchen. Double French doors quintessential Old Town. open to an amazing outdoor After four years of meticu- space great for entertaining. A lously hand picking every part covered outdoor family room and of the house, from light fixture turf yard are great for relaxing. to door knob, this now stunning- The master suite includes ly renovated detached 1880 Vic- a beautiful bathroom with a torian boasts a light filled open large shower and separate van- floor plan with high ceilings and ities. The home also features pine flooring throughout. four wood burning fireplaces, It features a formal living recessed lighting, large bed- room, separate dining room rooms and dual zoned HVAC. and a gorgeous gourmet kitch- There is a garage space and en with custom white shaker an off-street parking spot. It PHOTO/HOMEVISIT cabinetry, stainless steel appli- is located mere blocks from a This beautifully restored 1880 ances, granite counters and a Metro station and King Street Victorian home has been meticu- large island with marble top. restaurants and boutiques. lously renovated.
At a Glance: Bedrooms: 3 Location: 1212 Prince St., Bathrooms: 2.5 Alexandria, Va. 22314 Living space: 1,962 square feet Price: $1,100,000 Parking: Garage and off-street Status: Under contract Contact: Martine Irmer, 703-346-7283, PHOTOS/HOMEVISIT Year built: 1880 [email protected], or Alexander Irmer, The garage (top) opens up to include a delightful outdoor living space Style: Detached Victorian 703-403-2465, [email protected] while still being able to park your car. A gorgeous gourmet kitchen (above)adjoins a large family room with high ceilings.
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board. If installing a surround- style mantel, the vertical pieces attach to the hung shelf on ei- ther side of the firebox and are secured at the bottom. Some mantels hold secrets and conceal more space than meets the eye. Pearl Mantels’ Abingdon fireplace mantel shelf contains a secret drawer in which a homeowner can stash candles, fire-starters or the television remote. “Often, people hang their flat-screen television above the mantelpiece, but the decora- tion of the mantel can be year- round,” Muller says. “Even though the fireplace isn’t in use in July, you can still display a PHOTO/HAYNEEDLE.COM patriotic theme on the mantel. This natural rustic walnut mantel shelf, made by Kettle Moraine Hard- In the winter, the mantel can be woods, is at home in a contemporary space or farmhouse alike. Cost covered in pine boughs and is is $479.99. used as a place from which the MANTEL FROM | 24 it’s important to get the propor- stockings are hung.” tions right, without being too As families and friends tion project it once was,” Muller under- or overwhelming.” gather around the hearth and says. “Also, if people are paint- Muller suggests making pa- home, a warm mood is created ing an existing red-bricked per templates of mantel shapes, with a mantel that matches your fireplace white, it’s time to up- taping them above the fireplace house’s design aesthetic. Fine Tex-Mex & Salvadorean Food date the mantel shelf.” and stepping back to assess dif- “Starting around $200, a nd The mantel should com- ferent choices before buying. new mantel shelf is a way to 2 Location now open plement a home’s design To install a mantel shelf re- give your fireplace a facelift,” and style — so don’t place a quires securing a notched hang- Muller says. “Add personal in Van Dorn Plaza ! multi-tiered traditional man- ing board into the studs or ma- touches to the mantel decor, tel into a home with a mod- sonry above the firebox. After such as photos, candles and ern, minimalistic vibe. the hanging board is installed, small family heirlooms and While mantels can be made the mantelpiece then snugly fits your fireplace will be glow- of metal and stone, the most onto the secured, customized ing, with or without a fire. popular material is wood. 241 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, Virginia 22304 “People are wanting a simple Phone: (703) 746-9054 | www.lostiosgrill.com shelf that looks like a rustic piece of pine or barnwood,” Muller says. “A simple wood- en mantel is the style that can be at home in a contemporary space or farmhouse, alike.” After determining the style of mantel, it’s important to select the proper size for the mantel, based on the di- mensions of the firebox itself Call for catering. and the hearth room. Mantels are typically a stan- dard 60 to 72 inches wide. The $2.00 OFF height of the shelf can vary from Any purchase of $8.00 or more 5 to 10 inches tall. “Rooms with large fireplac- $5.00 OFF es and vaulted ceilings can ac- PHOTO/HAYNEEDLE.COM Any purchase of $15.00 or more commodate a bigger mantel,” A traditional auburn-colored mantel shelf, made of Asian hardwood and wood veneer by Pearl Mantels, can be one, two or three levels. Kids eat FREE on Sunday & Monday Muller says. “The mantel is the Mantel shelf prices range from around $245 to $400, varying on the Many items under 250 calories focal point of the fireplace, and number of tiers. 26.... | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
“Where the press is Our View free and every man is able to read, all is An end to the Opinion safe.” - Thomas Jefferson tussle over the inn A long-running saga in city politics finally con- cluded last week when Judge William H. Shaw III ruled that then-Mayor Bill Euille and Alexandria’s city council did not act illegally in 2014 when they voted to allow La Bergerie owners Laurent and Margaret Janowsky to move their restaurant to a historic prop- erty on North Washington Street. We concur that this was the right decision, on nu- merous fronts. First, we agree with Shaw that council did not show the Janowskys undue influence, that the benefits to the community of the new restaurant and hotel outweigh inconveniences to neighbors and that due process was followed. Second, one of the main stated concerns of neigh- bors — potential noise from outdoor events at the new establishment — already is covered by existing noise ordinances. Thus, although neighbors will not be able to prevent the restaurant from holding outdoor events, the Janowskys will be required to minimize noise and Your Views disruption. If they don’t, they could face fines and a shutdown of events. More school spending needs new attitudes And the original approval included provisions to re- To the editor: effort to sabotage the character spending, but it cannot dictate visit the special use permit in six months, which will In her column in the Novem- of an advisory group formed priorities. In effect, Graf is ask- allow for revisions if council decides the terms do not ber 3 edition of the Alexandria by ordinance to provide ad- ing us to pressure council to ap- effectively mitigate neighbors’ concerns. Times, Karen Graf, chairwoman jacent neighbors with a voice prove this whopping increase in The Janowskys made numerous concessions to of the Alexandria City School on land-use issues at T.C. Wil- school spending, knowing that neighbors during meetings with residents. But they Board, asked for help from Al- liams High School. councilors will be the ones who were correct to hold firm to their ability to hold out- exandria residents to achieve a Perhaps even more impor- must live with the fallout from door events, as that is likely an essential economic 10-year capital plan for schools, tant has been her willingness to taxpayers, and yet have no say in component to the success of a restaurant and inn like estimated to cost $515 million champion profligate spending on how the money is spent. this. (“ACPS needs your help to ad- sports facilities, including a turf Right now, the demands on We are sympathetic to residents’ fears that a restau- dress growing enrollment”). field at Francis C. Hammond city finances are extraordinari- rant and inn in their midst might alter the feel of their Unfortunately, just as Graf is re- Middle School costing more ly high. They include money neighborhood. But the city’s established process for questing help, she seemingly is than $1 million, lighted tennis required to meet sewer reme- such approvals was followed and neighbors had their doing everything she can to alien- courts at T.C. Williams, and the diation, storm water control, chance to state their concerns — both at a public hear- ate the very people she is asking. proposed upgrade of the field at Potomac Yard development, ing and to individual councilors in person. In addition, Recently, for example, she Parker-Gray Stadium. and Metro needs. In addition to neighbors were able to exercise their constitutional flagrantly disregarded the The funds spent for those those obligations, ACPS is ask- right to oppose the decision in court. community consensus on the purposes might better have been ing for another $515 million. But the court has now ruled and it is time for ev- expansion plans for Patrick put toward raising the quality of The city manager and city eryone to accept Judge Shaw’s decision and move on. Henry School, substituting her education for our kids. council should not approve this Defending the city’s elected officials cost Alexandria own plan at the last moment The irony in Graf’s request request without rigorous scrutiny taxpayers nearly $1 million in legal fees and staff time. and steering it through the is that although the school board and a clear change in attitude by While the residents were within their rights to oppose school board. It was as blatant a sets its own budget, it is city the school board and its chair to- council that must raise the taxes ward the taxpaying public. this establishment in their midst, the cost to both the breach of trust as this town has seen in a long time. on all of us to pay for them. - Jack Sullivan city and the plaintiffs also showed that suits like this She also has been part of an Council can set a ceiling on Alexandria should not be brought lightly. Lastly, lost in all of the rancor is the likelihood that a first-rate restaurant and inn situated in a historic A-frame signs are boon to business building like 329 N. Washington St. will be a signifi- To the editor: of A-frame signs on Old Town legislators’ tone-deafness to cant — and positive — addition to Alexandria’s culi- I agree with Jody Manor’s streets (“Reverse enforcement of the needs of small, independent nary and cultural scene. thoughtful and accurate letter A-frame sign regulations,” No- businesses in Alexandria be- We look forward to seeing the finished result. to the editor regarding the sud- vember 3). comes painfully apparent when den impetus to regulate the use The city administrators’ and SEE A-FRAME | 27 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | 27 Alexandria should make elections Alexandria in Action nonpartisan — or join D.C. with John Porter To the editor: the “Appomattox” statue. County gets back 20 cents of A strong case could be These initiatives are state services for every tax made for making city coun- likely dead on arrival in our dollar it sends to Annapo- cil a nonpartisan elected of- conservative, Republican lis — D.C.’s statehood bid It’s time to give thanks fice like the Alexandria City legislature, which is never- would be more credible. Is the election to end all elec- ward but holds us back. School Board. As the frac- theless happy to horde most The new state would be tions finally over? By the time you There’s no time like the present tious 2015 Democratic may- of the tax revenue Northern reliably liberal, but without read this piece, it should be. Or bet- to do the right thing and pull togeth- oral primary showed, the lo- Virginia sends to Richmond Northern Virginia, the rest of ter yet, let’s all hope it is. er for the benefit of all. In fact, we cal issues dividing voters are to spend elsewhere. the commonwealth would re- We’ve lived through one of can’t wait. Feeling that much dam- not especially partisan, and If Northern Virginia vert to reliably conservative, the most contentious elections in age has already been done, we need cut across party lines. elected officials are serious preserving the political bal- history, although many to give it a rest and under- The legislative package about these liberal positions, ance underlying admission other political battles — stand the role each of us is one of the few exceptions. perhaps they should explore of new states since the Mis- particularly early in our plays in helping to make Our liberal Democratic city joining the District of Co- souri Compromise. country’s history — were this happen — from day council has piled on Med- lumbia’s thus far quixotic bid Alexandria was once part also quite combative. But to day interactions with icaid expansion, driver’s to become a state. of D.C. Would it be so bad if living in this moment, it is one another to the manner licenses for undocumented Joined with Northern it were again? safe to say this one beats in which we approach our residents, voting rights for Virginia — and the Mary- - Dino Drudi all most of us have expe- work, our leaders and our ex-felons and now moving land suburbs; Montgomery Alexandria rienced in our lifetime, at personal lives. It’s time to John Porter A-FRAME FROM | 26 a trashcan near my store on city personality as well as least in the United States. heal, to restore caring, to South Pitt Street. The city is providing a service. So what now? It’s time to re- restore concern and to be thankful dealing with topics like this. I not maintained to the level People comment on a group, pull together and move for all we have. have owned a business in the it should be, and a business daily basis how important forward. Making sure I use all of We’re not perfect, nor are we city for 11 years, and, with improvement district is not the sign we have at the cor- the cliches available, this may be going to hell in a hand basket. But few exceptions, don’t feel the answer. We already pay ner of King and Pitt streets easier said than done. We’re all if you’re around long enough, you that that the positive impact a premium. was in getting them to my well aware, unless you’ve been get to see the cycle of history again the boutiques and restaurants Talking to business own- store, which is on a side living under a rock, of the polar- and again. And if we don’t learn lining our streets have on the ers individually might be a street. We also like to put ization of our society over the past from the past, we’re doomed to re- ambiance of Alexandria has way for officials to get some out an A-frame by the store few years. But polarization is one peat it. been adequately acknowl- insights about our challenges. with information on sales, thing, while anger, nastiness and Simply put, this won’t be the edged and appreciated by Forget the bureaucratic task etc. incivility are another. last of such contentiousness, but city officials and organiza- forces and the ridiculously Why is it that any pro- And no matter which can- perhaps if we make it personal by tions. expensive independent con- posals coming from city didates you support, no matter deciding that even though we may After all, along with sultants frequently brought council regarding business- how strongly you feel, nor how disagree, even though we’re far the historical pedigree of in. Split up city councilors, es either involve more regu- vehemently you oppose the other apart on many issues, the ultimate the city, the variety and administrators and staff and lation, more taxes or impos- side’s point of view, I truly hope win for us is also a win for others uniqueness of these busi- visit on a one-to-one basis ing more fees? we can do what we always have and our country, then perhaps we nesses are a huge part of the owners who run the busi- The issue of sign safety, done in the past and let bygones can move the issue of civility closer what drives Alexandria’s nesses that help to make our as Manor says, is a non-start- be bygones as we accept the will to what should be the norm. regular inclusion in the city unique. er. The signs are the least of the people and embrace the There will be those who dis- “top 100 cities” or “most Sole proprietors cannot dangerous things on the side- values of our democracy for the agree, as always. We can’t worry livable cities” lists. always attend committee walks, and as he mentioned, greater good of us all. about them. We can only be re- Sadly, on a recent drive and task force meetings, and I have had people come in to While many will argue the sponsible for ourselves and our ac- up King Street, I counted those meetings have never my store after doing a face- results and the implications of tions, not others. Thus, there’s no 18 empty storefronts in Old been particularly produc- plant on one of the uneven or what comes next, we need to let time like the present to start mak- Town alone. That is not the tive, in my experience. Of- missing bricks, or roots com- the dust settle and find common ing a difference. example of a healthy and ficials actually need to look ing up and taking over the ground to do what is best, not It’s time to get our heads in the thriving city business center, at our stores, get out in the walking spaces. In fact, both only for ourselves but for others game. And what better time than but rather of a very challeng- field and listen to our con- my husband and I have had and our country. the Thanksgiving season — a time ing business atmosphere. I cerns. This would benefit the misfortune of falling on Understanding the United when we pause to give thanks for would think that this would everyone. the bricks. be of concern to city officials One thing they would Have all the real problems States is not necessarily all it can all we have. — surely they must be aware definitely discover would and challenges of Alexandria be, we are, nonetheless, all in this Are you with me or against me? that the situation needs to be be that the A-frame signs been successfully resolved? together and — I hope — willing to Will you be part of the problem or addressed? are a powerful way for our Why else attack something “take a deep breath, look into our part of the solution? As I like to say, I often wonder what ben- businesses to let customers that actually promotes busi- hearts and do our individual parts “It’s up to you!” efits businesses here receive know where we are, what ness and costs Alexandria to bring back civility, cooperation from the taxes and licensing our offerings are, and what nothing? and respect for one another. To do The writer is president and fees we pay each year. We’ve specials we have on any - Cindy McCartney, Owner, less not only does not move us for- CEO of ACT for Alexandria. never even been able to get given day. They give the Diva Designer Consignment 28.... | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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ADVERTISING Marty DeVine his aerial view, taken on new Shirley Highway, just to name meaning “sweet waters” lay idle, filling in with brush [email protected] March 4, 1949, shows the north, took their life in their and named after earlier Lee and small trees as the site awaits the area around the hands as they dog-legged around family estates, including that of its suburban transformation. Jane Hughes T eight-cornered intersection of the sharp corners, leaving traces ancestor Francis Lightfoot Lee, On the south side of Brad- [email protected] King Street, Braddock Road of the dark rubber from their a signer of the Declaration of In- dock Road, the roadway rough- Deb Riley and Quaker Lane just a few tires inevitably stained on the dependence who had lived near ly in the center of the view run- [email protected] years before the annexation of macadam. Warsaw, Va. ning left to right, is Episcopal this section of Fairfax County Adjacent to the north side Cassius Lee restored the High School at the bottom, and Patrice V. Culligan by the City of Alexandria. of King Street, running diago- house and surrounding farm, the Oakland Baptist Church im- [email protected] Although this complicated nally across the image, is the which was severely damaged by mediately adjacent to the King Margaret Stevens crossroads continues to frus- new Fairlington development in Union troops during the Civil Street intersection. Both institu- [email protected] trate Alexandrians even today, V-shaped area at the top, built War, after he returned at war’s tions are still standing, although the careful eye will note that to provide housing for workers end. The house remained a not- greatly expanded, as the area’s Pat Booth at the time, there was no direct at the nearby Pentagon. King ed landmark and a regular stop growth increased over time. Office Manager [email protected] connection across King Street Street was then the official on annual historic house tours In the lower right hand corner, from South Quaker Lane to boundary of Fairfax and Arling- until the early 1950s, when the where T.C. Williams High School what is now the extension of ton counties, and a little over farm was cleared to make way stands today, is the school built CONTRIBUTORS North Quaker. a century earlier marked the for a housing complex, the Min- through the partnership between Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, Kim Gilliam, In 1949, the north side thor- southwest edge of the diamond- nie Howard School and the Bra- Booker T. Washington and Chi- James Cullum, oughfare was named Seminary shaped District of Columbia. dlee Shopping Center. cago philanthropist Julius Rosen- Dr. Vivek Sinha Road, which, although a du- On the far right side of the The house itself was located wald to educate African Ameri- plicative name of Alexandria’s image, the Fairlington shopping in a small treed area between can children during the era of Jim east-west roadway to the south, district is just visible. In the up- buildings along what are now Crow laws and segregation. ALEXTIMES LLC linked the Episcopal Seminary per left hand corner is the former Keller and Jay avenues. But the Denise Dunbar with Arlington in a north-south home of Robert E. Lee’s cousin, telltale signs of physical neglect Out of the Attic is provided Managing Partner direction. Alexandria motor- Cassius Lee, known as “Me- at Menokin can clearly be seen by the Office of Historic The Ariail family ists determined to reach the nokin.” Menokin is an Indian by 1949, as its once fertile fields Alexandria. Suzanne Brock William Dunbar HOW TO REACH US Weekly Poll 110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) Last Week This Week 703-739-0120 (fax) Do you think the measures WMATA is undertaking will Have you attended a high school sports event in www.alextimes.com solve Metrorail’s problems with safety and reliability? Alexandria this fall?
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CALENDAR FROM | 23 Time: 11 a.m. HEALTH FROM | 21 they stop breathing. A DNR Location: Old Town AD NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS was a common drink enjoyed in Information: www.campagnacenter. order is a very personal deci- NOVEMBER 6, 2016 18th century Alexandria, and cider org who will be called upon to sion and ideally there should is commonly made in the Caen re- SCOTTISH WALK PARADE provide guidance in case be an open dialogue with a AUCTIONS gion of France. Enjoy samples of a OPEN HOUSE Step back in time we are unable to. physician, the patient, and any AUCTION Construction Equipment selection of Virginia ciders, as well to see Carlyle House decorated for & Trucks Looking to Buy or Sell? as light hors d’oeuvres. the holidays in the style of the 18th This discussion is impor- family members involved. Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. century. John Carlyle, one of Alex- tant to formalize, usually A patient often will be in Excavators, Dozers, Road Tractors, Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. andria’s town founders, was a Brit- in the form of a legal docu- a health care crisis and be Loaders, Dump Trucks, Trailers, Hydro Washington St. ish merchant of Scottish descent. 2 Scaffolding & More! Dec. 6th@9 Information: ment. The power of attorney in significant pain. A termi- 703-746 -4554 Come into the museum to warm AM, Richmond, VA Now Accepting BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD A up after the Scottish Walk Parade is the actual authority grant- nal diagnosis may be made Consignments and learn more about 18th-century guided walking tour of Civil War sites ed to a person in order to where there is little to no www.motleys.com • Alexandria. in Old Town. Participants will see make medical decisions on chance of recovery. Although 804.232.3300x4 • VAAL#16 locations and stories associated with Time: Noon to 4 p.m. soldiers, citizens and the enslaved, Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. the patient’s behalf. There these are extremely difficult SECURED CREDITORS including the occupation of Alexan- Fairfax St. are several other legal docu- scenarios to face, they do not FORECLOSURE ABSOLUTE Information: 703-549-2997 dria and emancipation. Tickets cost ments that people should have to be faced alone. EUIPMENT AUCTION November 11 $15 in advance or $20 on the day. ARCHAEOLOGY ORNAMENT and 12 on site. Mega Liquidation Time: 10 a.m. consider when talking about Hospice services and DECORATING WORKSHOP Large Landscaping Hardscaping Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Decorate take-home paper orna- their long-term care plans. palliative care services are Washington St. ments using shapes, colors and The advanced medical some of the most important Company and Nursery in Rockville, Information: 703-548-1789 or Virginia. Fleet of Heavy Duty patterns from the city’s finest directive or living will can resources that I utilize as a www.leefendallhouse.org 18th and 19th-century excavated Trucks, Dump Trucks, Trailers, Zero artifacts. Admission is free. No be prepared by a lawyer and house call physician. The Turn Mowers, Equipment, Tools, November 20 registration required. usually spells out what ac- goal of hospice is to first Inventory. 1000s of items. WALKER PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH Time: 1 to 4 p.m. tions should be taken if we and foremost promote the COMMERCIAL SERVICES (540) JAMES MADISON Join President Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Suite are no longer able to make dignity of patients. 344-6160 www.walker-inc.com VAAF James Madison as he discusses 549. and engages guests about politi- #327 decisions for ourselves due This is accomplished cal and personal issues of 1816. Information: 703-746-4399 or to injury or illness. Having through pain relief and of- EDUCATION www.alexandriaarchaeology.org Reservations required. Tickets cost all relevant parties informed fering social and emotional MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES $15 per person, $10 for students. NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. December 10 of these documents and how support to patients and their Location: Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS IN to access them is very impor- families. The goal of these seum, 134 N. Royal St. NEEDED! Training & Job Placement CAMP An interpretive holiday event tant during times of health services is not to cure, rather Information: 703-746-4242 available at CTI! HS Diploma/GED & featuring a Union patriotic Santa care crisis where the emer- to provide comfort. Hospice Computer needed. 1-888-424-9419 November 25 Claus, soldiers in winter camps and gency room physician or the and palliative care services a Victorian tree in the museum. Visit EDUCATION / CAREER TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY the Officers’ Hut decorated for the hospital staff may not be can be provided in many dif- TRAINING An official city event at which the season, and tour the historic fort with aware of the patient’s wishes. ferent settings. AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING a soldier. Children can make a period city Christmas tree is lit as part of Good communication among It can be provided in a hos- – Get FAA certification. No HS a program that includes a welcome holiday card or ornament. Program is by the town crier, appearances by weather dependent. all parties is the key. pital, in a nursing home, or in Diploma or GED – We can help. the mayor and other city officials, a Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Another critically im- a patient’s home. The ability Approved for military benefits. Location: visit from Santa and performances Fort Ward Museum & His- portant document to discuss to live out our final days in Financial Aid if qualified. Job for residents and visitors to open toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road placement assistance. Call Aviation the holiday season. Information: 703-746-4848 is a Do Not Resuscitate or- the comfort of our own home Institute of Maintenance 877-204- Time: 6 to 8 p.m. HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA der. This is a discussion that surrounded by our loved ones 4130 Location: Market Square, 301 King CANDLELIGHT TOURS Travel should be raised, ideally in is a common goal that is often St. HELP WANTED/TRUCK through centuries of local history Information: 703-746-4343 the doctor’s office prior to expressed by patients. and learn more about Alexandria DRIVERS during the holiday season at any hospitalization, or at The first step is commu- CDL TRAINING FOR LOCAL/OTR December 2 Carlyle House, Gadsby’s Tavern the very least should be dis- nication. Talking to your doc- DRIVERS! $40,000-$50,000 1ST TASTE OF SCOTLAND This fes- Museum, Old Presbyterian Meet- cussed each time a patient is tor about this very difficult Year! 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. tive event features a Scotch tasting ing House and the Lee-Fendall Veterans in Demand! Richmond/ House. Enjoy each site by candle- admitted to a hospital. topic helps get the ball roll- menu including a variety of Scotch- Fredericksburg 800-243-1600; es direct from Scotland distilleries, light, smell seasonal greenery, In most states, the DNR ing. While we all know that Lynchburg/Roanoke 800-614-6500; Scottish ale sampling, as well as sip on drinks and taste period order is a legal form advising death is an inevitable part of inspired food. Front Royal/Winchester 800-454- beer, wine and food. Proceeds from to withhold CPR or advanced life, how we die is often vari- the event benefit the programs of Time: 4 to 9 p.m. 1400 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- cardiac life support in the able, and it is this variable that The Campagna Center. PERSONALS Time: 6:30 p.m. seum, 134 N. Royal St. event a patient’s heart were to should be addressed. Information: 703-746-4242 Tired of the same old dating Location: The Atrium Building, 277 stop beating, or if they were While modern medicine S. Washington St. sites? Meet real people in your rea Information: www.campagnacenter. December 11 to stop breathing. One con- has a long way to go, we & make a new connection on your org COLONIAL HANDBELL RING- cern that I often see patients can still make a difference. terms! 18+ Only. Call 1-800-701- 9275. December 3 ERS CONCERT Enjoy your having about DNR orders is Ideally, as patients, fami- favorite holiday music performed by the fear that treatments for lies and physicians work SERVICES SCOTTISH WALK PARADE the Colonial Handbell Ringers. Ten non-life threating conditions together, a peaceful death DIVORCE – Uncontested, $395 Enjoy marching units filled with the “ringers,” in period costume, will be + $86 court cost. magnificent tartans of Scottish clans, playing a full five-octave set of 80 will be withheld or stopped. will not only become at- No court the stirring sound of Scottish bag- hand bells. The ringers will perform This is absolutely not the tainable, but expected. appearance. Estimated completion pipes and drums, Scottish dancers, children’s classics, timeless holiday case. I advise patients that time twenty-one days. Telephone reenactment groups, Scottie dogs, tunes, and original show-stoppers. inquiries welcome - no obligation. dignitaries, classic cars, Santa Claus Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m., 4 to 5:30 p.m. a Do Not Resuscitate order The writer is the Hilton Oliver, Attorney. 757-490- and much more. The parade begins Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. does not mean do not treat. It chief medical officer of 0126. Se Habla Español. at St. Asaph and Wolfe streets and Washington St. only comes into effect once Belleview Medical concludes at Market Square with a Information: www.colonialringers. massed band concert. com a patient’s heart has stops or Partners. 26 NoVember 12, 2015 ALeXANDrIA TImeS 30.... | NOVEMBER 10, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
DOWN 1 Yoga accessory Weekly Words2 Tokyo, formerly Weekly Words 3 Scottish hero Roy 4 Steffi of tennis fame 5 Cipher writer 6 Come to mind again 7 Distorted letters used for a computer ID 8 Summertime quaffs 9 “___ extra cost to you!” 10 Entree side, sometimes 11 Opera solo 12 Poem parts 13 One with stuff in hock 14 Geometer’s calculation 15 Jamaican export 16 Laze 18 Motherless calf in a herd 20 It takes figuring for sum LEONARD MCGRAW 27 Sound from a sot Obituaries 28 Atomic No. 76 FRANCES BISHOP (93), (84), of Alexandria, 29 Charles, the former president46 Wedding couple? 78November Sea eagle 1, 2016 of France 48 Grandof Alexandria, ___ (wine label October word) 29, 2016 79 Consumed greedily 49 Immature salamanders 80WILLIAM Legal statutes D. NEWELL (79), 30 “Beg, borrow ...” FAYE P. 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