Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper June 18, 2015 Page 14 Once a Titan ... A Party Divided Parents and students from the Class of 2015 Democratic unity in Alexandria remember successes and struggles. uncertain as Euille weighs options. By Vernon Miles Silberberg immediately received By Vernon Miles Gazette Packet the vocal support of opponent Gazette Packet Kerry Donley, who said the party ne week after the Demo- needed to remain united for uch of the cratic primary, questions November’s election. However, an Robinson fam- O linger about whether or endorsement from Euille was not M ily pointed out not incumbent William Euille will as forthcoming, and the incum- every girl en- challenge Democratic candidate bent mayor announced that he tering the floor of the Patriot Allison Silberberg as a write-in. would take the weekend to delib- Center, trying to determine at While on the surface local Demo- erate on whether or not to orches- a distance which was McKayla crats have rallied behind trate a write-in campaign. Robinson. It wasn’t an easy Silberberg’s nomination as Demo- The Alexandria Democratic task, and each one of the par- cratic candidate for mayor, Euille’s Committee (ADC) released a state- ents filling the 10,000 seat reluctance to yield the position ment of unity on June 16, includ- sports center at George Mason casts doubts. ing comments from both University was attempting to On June 9, Silberberg won the Silberberg and Euille. Silberberg accomplish. More than 700 stu- three-way Democratic primary by thanked her opponents and em- dents were gathered at the Pa- 312 votes over Euille. Following phasized the need to set aside dif triot Center on June 15 for the the release of the election results, See Party, Page 11 2015 T.C. Williams High School graduation. “Is that her?” They would ask, and LaKeyda Robinson Patrick Henry School shook her head. Even at this Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet distance, a mother could pick her daughter out of a crowd. Plan Advances “She’s in the back,” said LaKeyda Robinson as her School Board addresses daughter walked in. At that point, the families shook their community criticisms. banners. The main one, spread By Vernon Miles Board will address concerns from across four seats, congratulated Gazette Packet the community during the plan- McKayla Robinson on getting ning phase, particularly regarding into Virginia Commonwealth divided School Board the entrances and exits to the University in Richmond. moved forward with school, the size of the recreation LaKeyda Robinson said her A plans to rebuild the center, and the height of the school daughter was going to study Patrick Henry Elementary School. buildings. physical therapy. While at TC, Students line up in the loading dock at the George In a 6-3 vote, the School Board One of the largest concerns in addition to her classes, Mason Patriot Center before the commencement cer- approved construction of a new voiced from the neighborhoods is MeKayla Robinson played vol- emony on Monday morning, June 15. Patrick Henry School and will be- the roadway connecting the site to leyball, softball, and briefly bas- gin the planning phase for the new the nearby two-lane, residential ketball. does.” building. Patrick Henry Elemen- North Latham Street. “She played sports for all four years, and she While not every family had a banner, the par- tary currently houses nearly 600 “All points of ingress and egress absolutely thrived,” said LaKeyda Robinson. “She’s ents and families filling the stands of the Patriot students in grades preK-5, but will must remain on Taney Avenue,” so active, and she just thrives in everything she Center were no less enthusiastic to see their chil- expand to 800 students as a preK- said Liz Parker, one of the school’s dren graduate. 8 school. The design phase is set neighbors. “Access to Latham must A few rows below the Robinsons, Jane and Ri- to last 18 months, with construc- be limited to emergencies.” chard Tynan were trying to spot their son Davin. tion beginning in Spring 2017. The access to Latham became Davin Tynan has been through Alexandria schools Chris Lewis, the School Board the focal point of the public criti for 13 years and is planning on attending Coastal vice-chair, said that the School See School Board, Page 4

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Subdivision on Vassar Road divides The Lot That Wasn’t There neighborhood and City Council.

By Vernon Miles requirement: that the subdivi- violated the law that’s before Gazette Packet sion be in keeping with the you. Even though [the ordi- character of the neighborhood. nance] may not be as clear teve Hales currently owns the According to City Planner as you would like it to be, that dwellings at 809 and 811 on Nathan Randall, the character is the relevant law that is in S Vassar Road, but Hales would requirement means that new front of you, that is the rel- rather own 809, 811, and a sub- lots must be substantially con- evant law that must drive divided lot 626. In theory, lot 626 is com- sistent with other nearby lots. your decision .... This is the prised of the empty space between the Lots can either be compared to relevant law that will decide houses on lots 809 and 811. The plan was original specifications for the the case, even if you change passed by the Planning Commission in a 5- neighborhood or, as in this case, the law tomorrow ... If you

1 vote. to nearby lots of similar shape Photo Contributed sustain the appeal and deny After the commission recommended ap- and size. New lots are required the subdivision, I would urge proval of the subdivision, the neighbors to be at least 50 percent the size you to state on the record appealed the decision to the City Council. of other lots selected for com- specifically the reasons why.” At its June 13 public hearing, while the City parison. The newly created lot Banks also noted, half-jok- Council did not directly overturn the Plan- 626 would meet this require- ingly, that a clear statement ning Commission’s recommendation, the ment, but only barely. At 9452 from each of the City Coun- subdivision request was sent back to the feet, the lot square footage was cil members on the legal Planning Commission with instructions to near the bottom of the compari- Proposed subdivided lot outlined in red, with lots grounds the subdivision was reconsider with a different set of compara- sons, and in terms of width it used by staff for comparison outlined in green. denied on would make his job tive models. came in last at 67 feet. as city attorney much easier. During the discussion at its May 5 meet- During the Planning Commission meet- within the legal parameters of the city or- However, Silberberg suggested that if the ing, the first time the subdivision was ing, Stewart Dunn, who abstained, ex- dinances. City Council found that the comparative brought before the Planning Commission, pressed concerns about lot size and width. “Did the Planning Commission go against area used by the Planning Commission, spe- the commission sided with planning and During the City Council meeting, Vice the ordinance as written?” said Councilman cifically the cul-de-sac at the end of Vassar zoning staff in recommending approval Mayor Allison Silberberg echoed these con- Tim Lovain. “It’s a tough call to say that’s Road, was invalid, the item would be sent over the objections of neighbors. The staff cerns. Specifically referencing the property’s true. I think they struggled mightily and back to the Planning Commission for review. compared the proposed property on lot 626 width, Silberberg supported sustaining the took a great deal of time, and it’s hard for In a 4-3 vote, the City Council remanded to other “pie-shaped” lots in the Clover neighbors’ appeal. me to say they did it wrong. The problem is the appeal back to the Planning Commis- neighborhood. Neighbors argued that 3/4 During the public comment, nearby resi- with the underlying law. This is a pretty sig- sion with instructions to find a different of the properties lot 626 were being com- dents expressed a mix of opposition and nificant thing to say that they got it wrong, selection of lots for comparison. The item pared to were located on a cul-de-sac and support to the subdivision request. that’s a tough thing to say, and I don’t think will be presented to the Planning Commis- were categorically separate from a house “I’ve dealt with the city, they’re tough, and I’m quite there.” sion again in the fall, a little over one year located on a curve in the road. However, I appreciate that,” said neighbor Jason Van “I’m struggling with this,” said Council- after Hales had initially approached city staff found that the lot size was comparable Wagner. “It keeps the neighborhood the way woman Del Pepper. “I hate subdivisions, staff about the subdivision. within reason and the pie-shaped space it is, and it means that there’s a reason this they tighten neighborhoods, and I’m just not After the decision, Hales expressed his made the spaces applicable, regardless of subdivision was passed. People might dis- pleased with the comparatives we have here surprise and disappointment in the City whether or not they were on a cul-de-sac. agree … but it meets the rules and regula- but I don’t know what else we can do about Council’s decision. The neighbors’ appeal of the decision tions, so not approving it would be arbi- that. I’m not sure where we go from here.” “If the City Council isn’t going to listen to came with 15 valid signatures, represent- trary.” “I’m in a place where I’m uncomfortable the staff or the Planning Commission, then ing 30 percent of the land area within 300 Helen Lloyd, a local resident, spoke voting either way on this,” said Councilman what’s the point?” said Hales “Those guys feet of the property (the minimum require- against subdivision. Lloyd said comparing Justin Wilson. are supposed to be the experts.” ment for an appeal is 20 percent), the ap- the house at the top of the hill to others in Lovain and Pepper expressed a desire to Hales suspected the decision was politi- peal was considered valid and was taken neighborhood would be akin to comparing defer the item until the law concerning the cally motivated and that members of the up before the City Council at its June 13 apples and oranges. Vassar Road, she ar- requirements to subdivide property could council were afraid to look like they’re in public hearing. gued, has different character than other be reexamined, but City Attorney James the pockets of developers during an elec- According to city zoning ordinances, a parts of the neighborhood. Banks said that the property subdivision tion year. subdivision must be granted provided if it “The lots are larger than the rest of Clo- cannot be evaluated by standards written “But we’re not developers,” said Hales. meets three requirements. The first are gen- ver: deliberately to give them a sense of ex post facto. “We’re just regular folks who can’t get their eral, or technical, requirements. The sec- importance, of space, of wealth, as com- “The question before you is: did the Plan- lots subdivided while on the Waterfront, ond, which was touched on briefly during pared to the rest of the neighborhood,” said ning Commission use the correct legal stan- [actual developers] seem like they can do the Planning Commission and the City Lloyd. “Vassar Road was meant to be the dards in reaching its decision,” said Banks. whatever they want … I’m a homeowner. I Council meeting, is individual zone require- crown jewel of the neighborhood.” “If you find that they did not, I would sug- live here, it’s my land … Both of us have ments like lot area frontage or property The City Council expressed its own con- gest to you that you state on the record spe- aging parents, so if we wanted to build a width. However, the majority of the debate cerns about the subdivision, but struggled cifically what it was that the Planning Com- home next to ours and couldn’t, that seems in Saturday’s hearing centered on the third with finding a way to sustain the appeal mission did or did not do that you believe wrong.” Graduation From Page 1 ter, had a teammate who had been un- able to play for part of the season. In the final game, Foster made sure the girl had a chance to go out onto the field with the team. Foster started her schooling at Charles Barrett Elementary School and plans on continuing it post-High School Salutatorian Barbara Joy Peisch Molly Merbeth, vice president of Markell Bonds receives one of the at Smith College in Massachusetts to speaks of the moments shared in the Senior Class, presents the two principal awards for the Class See Moving Forward, Page 6 the T.C. Williams community. class gift. of 2015. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 ❖ 3 News School Board Addresses Criticisms of Patrick Henry Project

From Page 1 School Board Chair Karen Graf. “If we ask Center. “If all I’m serving is after-school pact on the design,” said Graf. “The largest cism of the project and eventually divided our organization to articulate policy on the programs,I’m planning for 200 students,” constraint we’re discussing here is money.” the School Board. “[This] sends the wrong Latham egress issue, we’d be shackling the said Spengler. “But if I’m also serving eld- According to the feasibility study, the new message to the community, and I won’t vote process before we get the best design.” erly or citywide programs, that’s a differ- Patrick Henry School is estimated to cost for the next phase of a plan if there’s a park- One of the other major concerns about ent space.” $38.1 million. Currently, the new Patrick ing entrance or exit off of Latham,” said the site, however, is the still unknown size While the recreation center will have an Henry School is slated to open its doors in School Board member Kelly Booz. “I think of the nearby Patrick Henry Recreation Cen- impact on the location of the parking lot Fall of 2018. Spangler said the parks de- a lot of my colleagues agree, so I don’t see ter. Jim Spengler, director of Recreation, and the egress from the school, Graf said it partment has no final date scheduled for why we can’t restrict that now to show good Parks, and Cultural Activities, said his de- isn’t the School Board’s most immediate opening, but will unveil detailed plans for faith to the community.” partment is currently considering the scale concern. “The [Patrick Henry Recreation the Patrick Henry Recreation Center at a “We’re in the feasibility phase,” said of service for the Patrick Henry Recreation Center] is not going to have a grand im- June 18 public hearing.

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he 2x3 foot gray bucket slowly rises 17 feet Ttoward the traffic light at Prince Street and Alfred in Old Town. Alvin Jefferson, a signal tech for the City of Alexandria, has strapped on his Brianna Renee Smith safety helmet, snapped on his red safety harness and Benjamin David Tho- was awarded a hooked it onto the bucket. He is retrofitting Alexan-

Photos by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette Packet mas is the 2015 vale- principal’s award for dria traffic signals with LED lights as part of the city’s dictorian. 2015. program to have all 250 signals completed by the end of the year. Matt Melkerson, division chief of traffic operations, says LED lights are more energy efficient and will save the city a lot of Moving Forward People money on maintenance costs. Instead From Page 3 Foster Wallace about two fish At Work of changing bulbs every year and a study global affairs. Underhill who don’t know they’re sur- half, the new LED bulbs are supposed said it’s a choice of major that rounded by water. to last at least five years and maybe very much suits her daughter, “Sometimes we miss what’s all longer. This frees the workers up to do other things. whose fondest memory from around us,” said Thomas. “There “In addition, it reduces the time when our workers her daughter’s high school is so much potential here.” are up in the air and exposed to traffic hazards.” years was when Foster returned Thomas encouraged his class- Jefferson will remove the old 150-watt bulb, re- home from a year studying in mates to go out and, even if only flector and lens and replace it with a new one-unit Panama speaking fluent Span- in a small way, make a positive 10-watt LED light. Jefferson says that depending on In half an hour Alvin Jefferson finishes up ish, a language she didn’t know impact on someone else’s life. the intersection, maybe they can do 2-3 a day. “See, the first step of substituting the old en- when she had left. The room fell silent as Princi- look this intersection has six signal heads in one di- ergy inefficient light bulbs and installing It wasn’t an easy journey for pal Suzanne Maxey stood to rection but big intersections have a boatload of sig- new LED lights. In the final step, the gray all of the students, or parents. speak. After five years as princi- nal heads.” A day can be unpredictable because, he bucket will return to the truck to retrieve Renee Smith recalled that her pal of TC, this was Maxey’s final explains, he is also on call to fix malfunctions that is the new LED lights that are being installed son, Na’eem Kearney, had diffi- address to the class of 2015. “just part of the job.” It could be a bad push button, all around Alexandria. culty with many of the school’s “There is so much I want to green lights in all directions, a yellow light that goes standardized tests. say,” said Maxey. She added that on blinking too long or a Ped (pedestrian) Walk sign 200-pound capacity. “If you weigh more than that, “It was a long journey to get she would love to fill the speech that has the wrong timing. “It should be about 3 or 4 they make you lose weight. Again, it’s all about here,” said Smith. “He with stories about each of the seconds, I think, for every two steps,” Ronnie safety.” Jefferson has been with the Traffic Opera- struggled through some of the students, and could, but they Campbell, another signal tech, said. tions Division for 17 years. His hours are 7 a.m.-3:30 test, but when he passed it, that were short on time. “Instead, I’ll A work truck had been parked across the street p.m. five days a week. In addition, he is on rotating was such a proud moment for focus on something we have in and surrounded with orange cones to alert oncom- call duty 7 days a week from Friday to Friday for us.” common … We are both leaving ing drivers that the lanes would narrow down to one emergencies. “Sometimes I just have to tell my wife Na’eem Kearney’s sister, Jas- the security of known routine to lane across the street. I can’t do what we had planned. And I drive in from mine Smith, said the family had face new ideas and challenges … Cliff Hampton with traffic control stands beside Maryland in the middle of the night.” come to Alexandria from New But you are a Titan. Although the truck to signal drivers and wave pedestrians While Jefferson finishes the LED installation, Jersey, where the testing was you are leaving us, a part of you around the bucket truck. Campbell said, “You have Campbell walks over to the corner and unlocks a large not as rigorous. remains here.” to take three levels of two-day courses to become metal box, attached to a post. His tiny key opens the “The classes here were more After the ceremony, parents certified to set up a work zone. You learn about the door to reveal a maze of wires and boxes. “This is challenging,” said Jasmine and families met with the stu- traffic signals, the technology, how things have the conflict monitor. Every corner with a signal has Smith, “But that was a good dents, still in their caps and changed and standards to work in a safe environ- one.” If there is a problem with lights at this inter- thing.” gowns, clutching their diplomas. ment. It’s all about safety.” In addition, a boom truck section, the answer lies inside the “brains” in the box. Jasmine Smith said that the Aisha Yunas’ whole family had safety training course is required to work with boom Jefferson explains that’s one reason he loves his job. family is getting ready for an- come to see her graduate. For vehicles. “They teach you things like what to do if “Every day is a challenge. When there is a malfunc- other transition as Na’eem Yunas, the best part of high your bucket becomes disengaged. It doesn’t just fall tion at a box, I take a seat back, scratch my head and Kearney prepares to go to VSU school was getting a chance to out of the air.” ask what is the problem. You want to hurry up and to study computer program- meet new people over the course Thirty minutes have passed, and the bucket is get that intersection up and running. I am respon- ming, but said that the family of her four years at TC. Her maneuvered back down to the truck. Jefferson un- sible for these four corners.” is ready for him to be able to mother, Sumaeira Mubarak, said loads the old parts and grabs the 12" LED replace- The five-foot arm with bucket is tucked back in follow his own path. that the family lived close to the ments. Up he goes again to finish this part of the the truck. This intersection is completed. “No calls Both Salutatorian Barbara school and recalled several times intersection. Campbell points out this bucket has a about malfunctions. On to the next intersection.” Peisch and Valedictorian Ben- where she’d get phone calls from jamin Thomas encouraged the the school when Yunas would peers to take time, every now ask her to bring over supplies Alvin Jefferson stands in a and then, to stop and appreci- that she’d forgotten. bucket 17 feet above the ate what they have. Peisch said “It feels so good to be here to- intersection where he is the moments she remembered day,” said Mubarak. “In a way, it removing the old three-part most from High School weren’t feels like I graduated.” 150-watt bulb and replac- tests or homework, but driving Nearby, twins Surafel and ing it with a new one-unit to school with her friend or see- Kirubel Adere took pictures with 10-watt LED light. ing her art teacher, Holly their family while the crowds Langenfeld, be emotional when around the Patriot Center began describing her favorite to disperse. Ronnie Campbell, a signal Michelangelo piece. “It feels amazing,” said tech for the City of Alexan- “I found a home here in those Surafel. “It’s great to feel like you dria, demonstrates the new moments,” said Peish. accomplished something, like 12” LED light that will be Thomas referenced a joke you were a part of something installed at the intersection told by American novelist David greater than yourself.” in Old Town.

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Martha S. Feldkamp

artha S. Feldkamp died Historic Mon May 31, 2015, at Alexan- her home in Alexan- dria dria, after a brief illness. She is Founda- survived by her husband Robert H. tion and Feldkamp. served Mrs. Feldkamp was born in on the Marion, Ohio and moved to the execu- Washington area from Akron, tive com- Ohio. She has lived in Alexandria mittee of in since 1967. the A longtime advocate of Alexan- Foundation’s Alexandria Antiques dria historic preservation, Mrs. Show. A graduate of George Ma- Feldkamp was a gubernatorial ap- son University, with a master’s pointee to the board of the Alex- degree in American history, she andria Historical Restoration and wrote “A History of Alexandria Preservation Commission, from during the depression, 1930- 2002-2011. She also served as a 1934,” as her master’s thesis. Be- member of the Alexandria Board fore retirement, she was a Realtor of Equalization and Assessment with Wharton Real Estate and Review from 1988 to 2006. She Jacob and Roberts Realtors of Al- served on the Historical Alexan- exandria. dria Resource Committee from Memorial donations may be 1996 to 1998. paid to the Historic Alexandria She was a member of the Board Foundation. See www.historic of Trustees and the treasurer of the alexandriafoundation.org/

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 ❖ 7 Reader submissions for the Gazette Packet’s Me & My Dad Father’s Day photo gallery.

Dad Cameron Argetsinger with Angus, 7, and Edie, 21 months, enjoy the trampoline this spring. Who will be the first to get injured?

Duane Hartridge strolls through John Versaggi (father), Will (son) age 5 and Reeves Holmes Run Park in Alexandria with (daughter) age 9 last July at their grandparents his 6-month-old son Caleb. house at Lake Norman in North Carolina.

The Blackburn Gang rides: Papa “Fast” James, son “Quick” Jimmy, Mama “Dancin’” Deb, daughter “Elegant” Em.

From left: Loretta Staley (1 year old), Bill Shapiro, and Harriet Shapiro (9 years old) take a spin on the Mad Tea Party teacups at Disney World in January 2015. Bill Shapiro lives in McLean. Loretta lives Charlie Zdebski is so proud of his daughter for graduat- in Alexandria and Harriet in Arlington. ing Penn State.

Neil Snyder celebrating New Year’s 2015 with his children, Ava, Jack- son and Ruby. (The kids are, of course, not drinking beer!)

Ethan Brodie jumps in to Victor Ignacio, detective, Alexan- This is 9-year-old Makena and photobomb dad. dria Police Department, with 7-year-old Dylan with Dad Pete Father and daughter, Jeff Brodie and Liz, daughter Madison, student at T.C. Kaiman at Christmastime 2014. ran the Parkway Classic together. Williams High School

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Leon and Natalie Turkevich (and uninvited guest) Disneyworld 2015.

Alexandria City Fire Captain Anthony Casalena with daugh- ters KD and Lillie spending the day at the National Zoo. “Our dad is just amazing! He is a wonderful, caring person who often thinks of others in need. We are so proud of him!”

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The city ticians who mistakenly believe has encouraged saving over spend- If it becomes obvious that we [email protected] Tara Lloyd has a beautiful, vibrant historical that they hold a vested property ing, to the detriment of business need a metro station at Potomac Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 center, whose narrow streets interest in their elected positions. revenues and taxes. Past solutions Yard, we can build it later. We can’t [email protected] would be clogged by these wide- Mediocre results by the current for generating new tax monies will unbuild a station and eliminate the Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 bodied mobile vendors. Food truck mayor and council make it clear not work today, and even profes- burden of its debt. Yes, interest [email protected] vendors are not vested in the Al- that a legally mandated turnover sionals are understandably rates might be higher in the future, David Griffin exandria community, as this article in office holders is required. The flummoxed about how to do so in but the cost of having much capi- Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 points out most are based in D.C. president is term limited, as is the this new environment. tal — and nobody really knows [email protected] I prefer to support those brick-and- governor of Virginia. Two terms Easy and widespread access to how much, despite the estimates mortar vendors who are lodged in should suffice for the mayor and the internet has permanently — tied up in another metro sta- Publisher Jerry Vernon and directly support the commu- council members, with at least six changed our shopping and com- tion must also be considered — [email protected] nity, especially in paying real es- years off between holding the muting practices; we no longer and its payoff is uncertain. Editor & Publisher tate taxes to help fund our beloved same office again. All council can- need/choose to visit stores, even Our economy has changed, and Mary Kimm [email protected] city. Lastly, food trucks taking up didates should promise to support those near Metro, and generating new tax revenues in @MaryKimm increasingly scarce parking would legally limiting the terms of the telecommute as much as possible, the commercial sector is problem- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren limit accessibility and willingness mayor and council. choosing good environmental atic. Let’s spend our limited funds Photography: to frequent the city’s brick-and- Edward M. Templeman practices. Therefore, businesses no on only the highest priorities. John Bordner, Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel mortar vendors. Alexandria longer have a strong incentive to Ellen Tabb Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly While food trucks are a popular locate near metro. Presumably, our Alexandria Production Manager: trend, it does not mean they pro- city staff has already been making Geovani Flores vide a universal benefit, especially Clarify Priorities its strongest case to businesses to Editor Emeritus: for Old Town and the rest of Alex- To the Editor: locate/remain here. In nearby Ar- Write-In Bill Mary Anne Weber andria. I am sorry to hear that Because our top city officials fa- lington, staffers have tried for CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 many mobile vendors do not even vor building a new metro station more than a decade to fill commer- Euille for Mayor Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver try to sell in Alexandria, and that at Potomac Yard, claiming it will cial space in Crystal City, still an To the Editor: [email protected] the city is apparently against mo- attract needed businesses and area in progress. Rosslyn has had I have never met Bill Euille but bile retail. However, as a dedicated their tax revenues, although there much empty commercial space for for the last 20 years I have lived A Connection Newspaper city resident: I’m good with that. is much long vacant commercial years, including even the Gannett in the city that he has served for The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly to selected homes in the Andrew Hoffman space at nearby stations building which could not find pay- over 40 years. I’ve lived in Land- City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that Alexandria (Eisenhower, Crystal City, Rosslyn ing tenants in its prime space. mark, Old Town, and now in do not wish to receive the paper can notify and a glut of empty office space Our city has many essential and Rosemont. I came to Alexandria the publisher by telephone at 703-778-9426 or by email to even near D.C. metro stations), I expensive needs. Funding im- young and single and now I’m [email protected], A Case for and the distributor will be notified to suspect the mayor and council are provements to our sewers, streets middle-aged, married, and have discontinue service. relying on city staff desperate to and schools and ensuring public children. From these various per- Term Limits provide solutions to our revenue safety must take priority over spectives I’ve seen Alexandria To the Editor: problems. building a new metro station in an steadily getting better over the Mayor Euille’s petulant reaction The quest for additional rev- area already served by new bus years. to being defeated in the Demo- enues in both the residential and rapid transit. We have a large debt; Our neighborhood school, once cratic mayoral primary for a fifth commercial sectors may have led let’s not adopt an expensive, non- a place to be avoided, is now a term — by musing about a “write the Planning Commission to strain essential, mistaken “solution” selling point for Realtors. Derelict in” campaign — highlights the to justify subdividing property in which will mar the beauty of the railway yards and military bases need for term limiting the offices Clover; residents of a new house George Washington Memorial at the old Roundhouse site, of mayor and City Council. Alex- will pay additional taxes. Parkway and interfere with the See Letters, Page 12

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Newly elected officers of American Legion Post 24 are sworn in by past national commander Dan Dellinger during the installation ceremony June 10 at the Legion ballroom in Old Town. ‘For God and Country’ World War American Legion Post II veteran Col. Kim installs new officers. Ching ietnam veteran Jim Glassman was (USAF, Vsworn in for his third term as com- ret.) with mander of Ameri-can Legion Post 24 Anh Phan, in Alexandria during a June 10 ceremony who to install the organization’s 2015-2016 slate presented of officers and board members. Ching with a flag flown over the “The American Legion has worked hard U.S. Capitol on behalf of Sen. Mark to protect our veterans,” said Dan Dellinger, Warner. Ching, a past commander the 2014 national commander for the or- of American Legion Post 24, cel- ganization. “We are here to honor those who ebrated his 90th birthday May 25. have served our nation and I salute Post 24 for your continued efforts to help those in commander; Henry Dorton, second vice your community.” commander; John Bordner, third vice com- Dellinger, a long-time critic of the Depart- mander; Adjunct Dick Evans; and finance ment of Veterans Affairs’ handling of medi- officer Doug Gurka. cal care at VA facilities, was on hand to ad- Executive board members include Scott minister the oath of office during the in- Allen, William Aramony, Dan Burke, Charlie stallation ceremony at the Legion’s ballroom Euripides,Warden Foley, Patrick Hawley, in Old Town. Mike Mixon, Sam Moore, John Napolitano, Also attending the ceremony was Anh Kelly Nierenberger, Stacy Osterhoudt, Chris Phan, a representative of U.S. Sen. Mark Ryden and Al Soto. Warner. Phan made a surprise visit to “American Legion Post 24 has been help- present World War II veteran Col. Kim Ching ing the veterans of our community since (USAF, ret.) with a flag flown over the U.S. 1920,” said Glassman, who was Virginia’s Capitol in recognition of Ching’s service and Legionnaire of the Year in 2013. “Our mis- 90th birthday May 25. sion will always be to honor those who have “I never expected anything like this,” said and continue to serve our country.” Ching. “I am very honored by Senator For more information on American Legion Warner’s kindness.” Post 24, visit www.VALegionPost24.org. In addition to Glassman, newly elected officers include: Jerome Schorr, first vice — Jeanne Theismann Party Unity in Euille’s Hands From Page 1 to what his supporters say, but talking to ferences as the party moves forward to his team it didn’t sound like something the November election. In the statement re- they’re actively engaging in.” leased by the ADC, Euille congratulated The day after the election, a twitter ac- Silberberg on securing the Democratic count called “Write-In Euille” was launched. nomination. One week after the election, the account “I will continue to do my job as mayor, as has 57 tweets, predominantly cryptic quotes there is much unfinished business to work from the mayor regarding the possibility of on collaboratively until Jan. 1, 2016,” read a write-in campaign, and 118 followers. In Euille’s statement. “I look forward to con- the account description, the page notes it tinuing the fight for a great quality of life, is not affiliated with “Euille for Mayor,” and exceptional schools and safe communities for his part, Euille says he is not associated that we have found to know in my beloved with any write-in campaign. hometown of Alexandria.” “I, myself, am not personally engaged in However, the statement does not explic- a write-in campaign,” said Euille, noting itly rule out the possibility of a write-in cam- that he wants to continue focusing on lead- paign. Clarence Tong, chair of the ADC, said ing Alexandria as mayor until his term ex- he believes a write-in campaign is unlikely. pires. However, Euille has also not followed “I spoke to the mayor directly and he said Donley in supporting Silberberg. “I have not he wasn’t actively pursuing a write-in cam- decided whether or not to endorse Allison paign,” said Tong. “He was going to listen Silberberg for mayor,” he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 ❖ 11 Letters

From Page 10 exandria are better for it. This is why I will be writing in Cameron Station, and Potomac Mayor Euille’s vision for Alexan- Bill Euille in on the ballot on No- Yards have been transformed into dria has repeatedly been affirmed vember. My hope is that a more some of the city’s most desirable through elections, by the votes of representative group of voters housing and retail. his fellow city counselors, and, turns out in November and we can I’ve witnessed an active gas sta- when forced to, by court decisions. keep Alexandria on the path of tion built on top of a cemetery re- That is why I was so distressed by progress. Join me. claimed as a tribute to hundreds last Tuesday’s election results. On Twitter @Write-In Euille and of people who escaped slavery and “Republicans for Allison” signs, at Write.in.mayor.Euille made Alexandria their home. my Republican neighbors being @gmail.com. While Washington, D.C. and Ar- quoted in the press promising to Glenn Klaus lington have dithered over trol- vote for Silberberg and, and fi- Alexandria leys, Alexandria has implemented nally, election results that showed a new busway. Over a decade ago, the strongest Republican precincts Alexandrians were promised a going overwhelmingly for the vice Clear Enough “waterfront for all” and an end to mayor are all signs that the voter being a laughing stock every time pool was not representative of Al- Message the Potomac flooded. That dream exandria Democrats. In the end To the Editor: is about to be realized. only 300 votes separated the vice On June 9, election day in Any fair-minded citizen must mayor from Mayor Euille. This is Alexandria’s Democratic mayor- give Bill Euille some credit for curiously a similar number of vot- alty primary, several messages these transformational achieve- ers who failed to cast a vote for were sent. The second runner-up, ments. During his decades on the delegate on the same ballot. Could the former mayor, had proposed School Board, City Council, and in it be that a slate of candidates that speeding up the pace of develop- the mayor’s office, Euille has qui- victor Mark Levine called “good ment. He got a message that many etly but steadily shepherded these progressives” was too unappealing Alexandrians think the current and many more projects from to conservative Silberberg voters? pace not only is fast enough but dream to reality. Mayor Euille I can accept my candidate not probably too fast. hasn’t led with slogans and pan- winning. I have learned this les- The first runner-up, the current dering, he has succeeded by listen- son repeatedly from Mike Dukakis, mayor, had implied that he was ing to the people and building con- Al Gore, Howard Dean, John Kerry, not interested in standing in the sensus over months and years. At and others. However, I cannot ac- way of what developers wanted to times a vocal minority has dis- cept interference in a political do with their property. The mes- agreed with the mayor and the party’s primary. Especially when sage to him was: Residents want majority on the City Council. How- 300 votes, out of Alexandria’s thoughtful and carefully calibrated ever Mayor Euille has persevered 86,000 registered voters, deter- development, not “laissez faire” and the city and the people of Al- mine our mayor. See Letters, Page 19

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 ❖ 13 Experts offer suggestions Ideas for Summer Learning for avoiding summer brain drain. By Marilyn Campbell Park in Chantilly and Great Falls Park in animals,” Adams continued. “Parents can Gazette Packet McLean. “Allow children to explore, but it’s look online for at-home science experiments always nice to give guidance as well,” said for kids,” on sites like http:// hile summer is opportunity Adams. “For example, ‘Let’s go on this hike www.curiosityzone.com/Experiments. for fun, it can also be a and look for evidence that an animal was There is plenty of inspiration to be had at Wbreeding ground for stagna- present,’ and then kids get involved trying home as well, says Gail Multop, who teaches tion. In fact, the National determine which animal it was.’” early childhood development at Northern Summer Learning Association reports chil- Trading video games for blue foam blocks Virginia Community College. “You can build dren can experience learning loss when they at the National Building Museum’s “Work, things at home with your kids,” she said. are not engaged in educational activities Play, Build” exhibit is another option. It’s a “Experiments with water are great. Use fun- while on school break. From summer read- hands-on, interactive space that offers chil- nels and buckets of water and experiment

ing programs at local libraries to nature dren an opportunity to see the work of ar- with how water flows.” Multop shares ideas Photo courtesy of Gail Multop walks in the woods, local educators offer chitects and engineers. for learning on her blog, ideas for combining enriching experiences The National Zoo and “The Arts and Early Child- and warm weather fun. the Natural History Mu- hood Education.” “Most local libraries have a reading pro- seum in Washington, D.C., “Allow children to For building projects at gram that offers kids incentives for reading the National Aquarium in explore, but it’s home, “parents should books during the summer,” said Peggy Baltimore, Maryland and save cardboard, paper Woodstock, a Bethesda, Md., based read- the Air and Space always nice to give towel rolls, shoeboxes, ing specialist. “They add an element of com- Museum’s Steven F. etc. and provide duct tape petition which can offer a boost to many Udvar-Hazy Center in guidance as well.” and paints. Kids can build kids.” Chantilly are also good — Amy Adams, George castles [and] space ships,” Think of the natural world as an interac- choices for children. In Mason University she added. tive classroom as well. “Hiking and camp- addition, the Potomac For more inspiration, Activities such as building ing are great ways to get kids excited about Overlook Nature Center in Multop recommends a “driveways” in the sand can science and nature,” said Amy Adams, di- Arlington is “great for teaching kids about blog by Alexandria-based educator Peggy encourage learning at home rector, Aspiring Scientists Summer Intern- birds, turtles and birds of prey,” said Adams. Ashbrook: http://families.naeyc.org/blog/ during summer months. ship Program at George Mason University “Farms or petting zoos are also great for 124. in Fairfax. “There are some local parks that teaching kids about animals and nature. “She has lots of activities on it that en- for kids is to inquire and for parents not to have nature programs and guided walks.” “4-H programs at local fairs would be an- courage learning about science in a fun give them the answer, but help them find Adams recommends Eleanor Lawrence other great way to learn about nature and way,” said Multop. “What’s really important the answers.”

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14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors Once bereft of eateries, Carlyle community now boasts embarrassment of riches. By Hope Nelson her passion with other people,” said her on the hotter Gazette Packet daughter, co-owner Tulip Kongubol. Now side, whereas Pasara Kongubol spends her days as the even a decade or years, the Carlyle community “quality control” agent for the restaurant, ago the orders Fhas been more than a 9-to-5 ensuring each dish emerges from the came into the business district. While condos kitchen at a high caliber. kitchen much and apartments have been full for more Visit the restaurant on nearly any week- milder. Further, than half a decade, the restaurant popula- day and you’ll find a packed house bustling more customers tion has been slow to catch up. In a neigh- with activity; while the evenings are qui- are requesting Pasara’s rama jae has a deep, rich flavor from its peanut borhood that was once dominated prima- eter, you and your dining companions will one of the curry sauce. rily by sandwich shops and other lunchtime certainly not be alone in the building. And restaurant’s tra- eateries, some more substantial dining at both lunch and dinner, you’ll find a steady ditional spice spots have emerged, and stream of diners trays to accompany their meals — whereas time and hard-earned dollars include: Appetite they’re certainly worth a visit. coming and going several years from the bar area ago the restau- ❖ Pho 33, 540 John Carlyle St. De- Pasara Thai, 2051 Jamieson Ave., — not just to or- rant, made do spite its name, this Vietnamese restaurant Alexandria der drinks, but to Details with five such offers much more than pho. From Tucked away off the main artery of pick up their call- Pasara Thai trays, now it vermicelli-noodle and rice dishes to banh Address: 2051 Jamieson Ave., Alexandria Dulany Street, situated on the corner of in orders as well. Hours: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; keeps 15 on mi sandwiches, Pho 33 has quickly become Englehardt Lane, Pasara has been in the Pasara excels in 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat- hand for cus- a mainstay for both the lunchtime rush and neighborhood for nearly a decade. The res- bringing Thai urday. tomer orders. dinnertime diners. And though its menu is taurant, which now sports four locations, cuisine’s complex Top seller: Pad Thai. Of course, much broader than simply pho, Pho 33 cer- Staff pick: The wild pork. “I think the name was launched 15 years ago in Kingstowne flavors to your might scare people,” co-owner Tulip Kongubol any Thai res- tainly offers a wide array of brothy good- (where the original location still operates) table. Whereas laughs. taurant worth ness, from chicken pho to the more exotic by Pasara Kongubol, who continues to be a some Thai restau- its curry has to selections of pork ears and beef tongue to a major player in the restaurant. rants’ offerings bring a decent vegetarian pho option as well. She loves to cook and wanted to share can be rather one-note, the flavors coming pad Thai to the ❖ Sweet Fire Donna’s, 510 John out of Pasara’s table, and Pasara sails over this benchmark Carlyle St. Barbecue has made its way to kitchen are rich as well. The noodles are smooth, the sauce Carlyle, and the neighbors have responded. and complex. Take is silky, and the vegetables and proteins are Pulled-pork sandwiches, platters teeming their rama chicken abundant throughout the dish. The result with meat and cornbread, and even some and rama jae (tofu) is a customer favorite, Tulip Kongubol says. salads for lighter fare – this eatery has Caro- entrées, for in- “We use fresh tamarind sauce,” which puts lina barbecue covered. Pop in at lunchtime stance. The deep, the dish over the top, she added. or after work – they’re open till well after rich flavor of the Given its location on the first floor of an dinnertime every night of the week. peanut curry sauce office building, it would be easy to write off ❖ The Trademark, 2080 Jamieson brings forth a nutty Pasara as a workday quick-lunch spot and Ave. OK, OK – it’s easy to dismiss a hotel note, certainly, but not much else. But to do so would be an restaurant. But since the Trademark’s grand also a spicy under- error; no matter the time nor the day, Pasara reopening a couple of years ago, it has un- tone that adds just has grown into a Carlyle mainstay, and for dergone a resurgence of sorts, emerging a hint of kick to the good reason. And Tulip Kongubol says she’s from its dormancy with a renewed menu dish. happy that Pasara has grown up with the and vigor. Enjoy a flight of beer or a spe- “Nowadays, community. cialty cocktail to pair with your bacon candy people love spicy “Come by to try our authentic Thai food,” or burger, or try a homemade “smoothie in- food,” she said, she says. vention” to accompany your omelet or noting that the shrimp and grits for brunch. majority of her Noteworthy Pasara’s pad Thai is one of the restaurant’s top sell- Hope Nelson also writes for and operates The customers now re- Pasara certainly isn’t the only game in ers, co-owner Tulip Kongubol says. Kitchen Recessionista blog, which can be found at quest their meals town. Other notable eateries worth your www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Calendar Email announcements to gazette@ Spring Road. Find watermedia floral holding a “Class of 2015” Cat disabilities. Admission is free. Visit daily at The Potomac Fiber Arts connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, and landscape paintings. Free to visit Adoption promotion. Select cats www.alexandriava.gov. Gallery at the Torpedo Factory, 105 time, location, description and contact for gallery. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ (typically, cats who have been at the “Saturate.” Through July 19 during N. Union St. Studio 18. Artists will event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- parks/greenspring. shelter longer than four months, gallery hours at the Athenaeum, 201 display art inspired by childhood tos and artwork welcome. 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Birders Catholic Church Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. meet in the Mass Schedule Cruise from Old Town to D.C. on the parking lot at Monday (en Español); 6:30 pm Miss Sophia, while stopping view the park’s 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Weekday & Saturday some of the area’s most popular entrance at Saturday Evening Mornings: 9:00 am Mass, attractions. Tickets are $28 roundtrip 3701 5:00 pm Vigil Mass preceded by Rosary (on First 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Friday, Mass followed by and $14 one-way for adults. For Lockheed Sunday Eucharistic Adoration) children under 12, tickets are $16 Blvd. Direct 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First roundtrip and $8 one-way. Visit questions to Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: www.potomacriverboatco.com/. Park staff Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm George Washington’s Mount during normal ‘Cool Yoga’ Returns to Del Ray Eucharistic Adoration Vernon has joined Thomas business hours Free outdoor yoga has returned to Del Ray for a third 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Jefferson’s Monticello and James at 703-768- year. Maureen Clyne of Prasada Yoga will be teaching Madison’s Montpelier to expand the 2525. Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org all-levels Vinyasa-style yoga at 1900 Mt. Vernon Ave., Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s Art for Life. premier presidential trail. As an Third Alexandria every Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. through added bonus to this year’s program, Thursday of Sept. 2. After class, refreshments will be available. Visit www.prasadyoga.com. To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 visitors to the Alexandria Visitors every month. Center at 221 King St. showing or 4:30-7:30 p.m. purchasing a ticket to any of the at Torpedo three presidential estates will, upon Factory, 105 request, receive for free Alexandria’s N. Union St. Hyatt Regency Crystal Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703- “Key to the City” pass, which grants City has partnered will the National 739-0900 or visit access into nine historic sites and Kidney Foundation for a program www.tinydancers.com for more. museums in Alexandria-a $26 added highlighting a different artist each Art League Summer Camps. value. Visit month for a year. Registration for Summer Art Camp www.PresPassport.Monticello.org for Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at 2015 is now open. Art Camps run more. Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Monday to Friday, June 22-Aug. 21. Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- 105 North Union St., #327. Learn Camps are available for ages 5 and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays more about the Civil War as it older, with morning, afternoon, or all noon-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum occurred in Alexandria. Find day options. Subjects include: 4301 West Braddock Road. An dioramas, newspaper articles and drawing, cartooning, painting, anniversary exhibit of objects from more. Free. Visit photography, ceramics, sculpture, the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. jewelry, fiber arts, clay animation, www.fortward.org or call 703-746- and Basic Art Camp (a new medium 4848. each day). $155-$345. Visit Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS www.theartleague.org. at George Washington’s Mount Tiny Dancers 2015 Summer 2015 Youth Summer Art Camp. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Camps. Each session includes daily July 20-25 or July 27-31 at Del Ray Memorial Highway. A walking tour instruction in ballet, a snack, fine Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon that goes behind the scenes to find motor exercise through a theme- Ave. Youth ages 8-14 spend one out how food was prepared and related craft and a story with dress- week creating art and learning served before the era of microwaves up dance interpretation. The session creative techniques, followed by a and TV dinners. $5 in addition to culminates with a recital and one-day gallery show. All art estate admission. Visit www.mount reception. Tiny Dancers is designed supplies, lunch, and snacks are vernon.org. for ages 2-12, featuring a provided. $300 per child. Second Thursday Music. performance based ballet, tap, jazz Scholarships are available. See Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. and musical theater curriculum. The www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ Second Thursday of every month. studio is located at 621 S. ArtCamp. Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Celebrating 15 Years in Business! 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Grown-Ups Art Camp. June 29-July every third Friday at Hollin Hall www.alexchamber.com. 17 at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Summer Concert. 6-8 p.m. at Carlyle Vernon Ave. Adult art instruction Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call House, 121 N Fairfax St. Relax in including 37 workshops and events. 703-765-4573. Carlyle’s gardens and listen to jazz Classes range from working with Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a ensembles and performances to resin to polymer clay; from creating a range of open life drawing sessions celebrate African American Music monotype or paper masterpiece to for anyone to develop life-drawing Appreciation Month. Free. Visit learning how to tango. Visit skills further. Drop-in for the session www.carlylehouse.org. www.thedelrayartisans.org. and bring supplies to draw or paint Summer of Smiles. The Recreation, our live models. Fee ranges from $8- ★ ★ Parks and Cultural Activities’ $12. All skill levels are welcome. Del FRIDAY/JUNE 19 Mount Vernon Antique Center Summer Fun Guide, is now available. Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Annual Golf Classic. 7 a.m. and tee- Summer camps and activities are Mount Vernon Ave. Visit times beginning at 9 a.m. at the Fort 8101 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria Follow available for youth ages 2-17 and www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a Belvoir Golf Course, 8450 Beulah St. us on include sports, dance, creative arts, schedule. #2920, Fort Belvoir. All proceeds go 703-619-5100 Dealers Facebook & computer, chess, enrichment, nature, Community Yoga. Wednesdays 9:30- to the Military Order of the Purple Twitter adventure, Out of School Time 10:30 a.m. and Sundays 7:30-8:45 Heart as we support our fellow www.mtvantiques.com (residents only) and classic camps. p.m. at 532YOGA, 532 N. wounded veterans and their families. The guide has an index listing camps Washington St. Suite 100. No Open to all. Contact 703-283-9698 or Discover the secret source of many collectors, dealers, by week offered and age group. experience required to participate in [email protected]. decorators and shoppers with “good eyes” and great taste. Register online or in-person at the weekly community class. Suggested “Under a Summer Sun” Art Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. The $10 donation. Visit Exhibit Reception and Artist Summer Fun Guide is available for www.532yoga.com. Talk. 12-7 p.m. at the Vola Lawson download at www.alexandriava.gov/ Tween Yoga. Thursdays, May 28-July Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Recreation. Free printed brochures 16. 4-5 p.m. at at 532YOGA, 532 N. Ave. Enjoy a reception and “Three will be available at City Hall, Washington St. Suite 100. 532Yoga Minutes with Three Artists” with the Private Yacht Charter recreation centers, and public uses yoga to help tweens develop artists of the “Under a Summer Sun” Alexandria’s Yacht for All Occasions! libraries. Call the Registration and greater self-confidence. The exhibit. Also visit the animals at the Reservation Office at 703-746-5414. workshop fee is $125 or $20 for Animal Welfare League of Corporate Events, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions Tavern Toddlers. Every Monday drop-in classes. Visit Alexandria. Visit www.TheDelRay (except Federal Holidays) 10:30- www.532Yoga.com. Artisans.org/GWW for more. 11:30 a.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Drawing and Painting Lab for Third Friday Community Dance. Potomac Belle 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria. Teens. Wednesdays, June 24-July 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Join other families with toddlers 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. This Ideal for up to 35 guests - Docked in Old Town (walkers through 36 months) to have Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. community dance will feature the fun in Gadsby’s historic ballroom. Teens ages 13-17 may explore Mount Vernon Swing Band Live, (703) 868-5566 Playtime features a craft table, book techniques including concepts of conducted by Owen Hammett. $4 at www.potomacbelle.com corner, toys and group dancing. $7 shape, line, texture and color the door. Open to the public. Call for a group of three. Visit blending. The fee is $77 for four 2- 703-765-4573 for more. www.alexandria.gov/gadsbystavern hour lessons. Visit or call 703-746-4242. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- SATURDAY/JUNE 20 12 p.m. at Multiple Exposures Gallery Container Gardening and on 105 N. Union St. Photographers THURSDAY/JUNE 18 Composting in Small Spaces and enthusiasts of all skill levels are Heels & Wheels. 5-7 p.m. at Land Program. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at invited to share work, ideas, and Rover Alexandria, 2712 Duke St. Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen questions at this free workshop held Alexandria Chamber of Commerce St. Free and open to the public. Sign on the last Sunday of each month, hosts an educational event with up at mgnv.org. except December. No reservations. games, music and more. Tickets are Soroptimist Event. 11:30 a.m. at Call 703-683-2205. $20 for member, $35 for Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. nonmembers. Visit Commerce St., Springfield. Soroptimist International of Alexandria is hosting lunch and fashion show Le Refuge was rated #1 in Alexandria event. Art by Suhail Mir will also be on sale. on TripAdvisor. Thank you for your Proceeds will benefit the continued support. organization’s ‘Tabletop’ scholarship funds. Tickets are $36. Contact On Display Norma Gyovai at [email protected]. The “Tabletop” exhibit Wine on the Water. 6 at The Art League features p.m. in front of the ceramic artists from all seaport center, over North America. Thompson’s Alley. Join Guests will find functional the Alexandria Seaport art objects including Foundation for its annual plates, bowls, and more, wine tasting event. Tour the Seaport Center. through July 6. Admission Restaurant Tickets are $55 before to the gallery is free. Visit June 15 and $65 after www.theartleague.org. that. See Soda-fired oil and vinegar cruets by www.brownpapertickets.com/ Spring Specials event/1664140. Carolanne Currier from Huntingdon, Pa. • Stuffed Avocado with Crabmeat • Cold Salmon Platter • Soft Shell Crabs • Cold Soup Trio • Beef Wellington • Bouillabaisse • Dover Sole • Coq au Vin

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at Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Downton Abbey Tea Program. 1-3 SUNDAY/JUNE 21 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Children may decorate a red, white p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 FRIDAY/JULY 3 Father’s Day Museum Tours. 1-5 Alexandria. Create altars from small and blue container garden in time for Green Spring Road. Discover whether Friday Evening Garden Tour. 7-8 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, tins and recycled items. Instructor: the Fourth of July. The program cost Downton Abbey’s depiction of life in p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 134 N Royal St. Fathers gain free Lori K. Gordon. $80 for members and is $12. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ the 18th century provides true Green Spring Road. Master Gardener access to some of Alexandria’s most $95 for non-members not including a parks/greenspring. historical insight or historical fiction. docents will highlight the summer prominent museums. Free for fathers $20 supply fee. See Entrepreneur Fellowship for The program will be followed by a sights, fragrances and sounds at the only. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/Altars. Women Graduation. 2-4 p.m. at traditional English afternoon tea. end of the day, when changing light www.visitalexandriava.com/things- Food & Wine Festival. 12-6 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Admission is $32. Visit accentuates different plants and to-do/summer-in-alexandria/. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Veterans Pl, Silver Spring. Celebrate www.fairfaxcounty.gov. landscape features. Refreshments Taste food from local restaurants and the accomplishments of this year’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration. 2-4 also available. Admission is $12 sample Virginia wines while listening graduates of the Entrepreneur p.m. at Old Town Ace Hardware, 809 person for each tour. Register on-line TUESDAY/JUNE 23 to live music. Free admission. Visit Fellowship for Women program with S. Washington St. Reception with at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Disability Awareness Awards. 5:30 www.alexandriafoodandwine.com. Alexandria-based Empowered snacks and sweet treats, greenspring using code 290 302 p.m. at Vola Lawson Lobby City Hall, Women International. Take part by demonstrations and a meet and greet 6901. 301 King St. The Alexandria listening to women’s stories and with the new store owners, Chambers of Commerce honors THURSDAY-MONDAY/JUNE 25-29, learning about their businesses and managers, and staff at Old Town Ace. leaders working to improve the lives Choral Festival International projects. Also help welcome Florence The first 100 guests at the reception SATURDAY/JULY 4 of people with disabilities. Contact Summer Celebration. Various Navarro, EPI’s new Executive will receive a free gift. Free. RSVP to Pohick Church Tours. 1-3 p.m. at [email protected] or times and dates at 319 Cameron St. Director and Chief Empowerment Courtney Belew at Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond 703-746-3148. This event features professional and Officer. Free. Visit http:// [email protected] or 703- Highway. During the colonial period, community choirs. See myemail.constantcontact.com/You- 566-7040. Visit Pohick Church was the congregation www.classicalmovements.com. re-Invited-to-EWI-s-Entrepreneur- www.acehardwaredc.com for more. of many of the area’s most prominent WEDNESDAY/JUNE 24 Fellowship-for-Women-Graduation- Jazz at Meade. 4-6 p.m. at Meade families, including the Washingtons, Cooking Class with Mamma. 4-6 .html?soid=1101407869059&aid=tDP5KG3SVb4 Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 N Masons and Fairfaxes. Free. Visit p.m. at EVOO at Mamma’s Market, SATURDAY/JUNE 27 for information and to register. Alfred St. Listen to jazz singer Anita www.pohick.org. 7609 Fordson Road. Learn to make Ikebana Flower Design Workshop. King and her quartet. Entry with a meals on the Mamma’s Kitchen menu 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Green Spring $15 donation. Visit including spinach salad, greek potato Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. SUNDAY/JUNE 28 www.meadechurch.org or call 703- SUNDAY/JULY 5 salad, grilled watermelon and more. Learn the fundamentals of the Cook For Your Pet. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 549-1334 or email Author Talk: Mikey “J.” 2-3 p.m. at $55 per person. Call 703-660-6300 to Japanese art of flower arrangement. at Pet Sage, 2391 S. Dove St. and [email protected] for the Beatley Central Library, 5005 reserve and purchase class. The workshop is $35 plus a $25 Southern Kitchens, 2350 Duke St. more. Duke St. Mikey “J,” discusses his supply fee. Visit Take a three-part course on cooking Brandy Clark Performance. 7:30 work and shares readings from his www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ for your cat or dog. Each session is p.m. at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount book, “Color of Word.” Free. Visit SATURDAY/JUNE 27 greenspring. $25, or $60 for all three. Visit Vernon Ave. Tickets are $29.50. www.alexandria.lib.va.us. for more. Civil War Kids Drill Day. 9 a.m.-12 Program on Water Wise www.petsage.com. Visitwww.birchmere.com/events/ p.m. at Fort Ward, 4301 West Gardening. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sarong Brunch. 11 a.m. at Ten brandy-clark/ for tickets. Braddock Road. Children ages 9-12 Fairlington Community Center, 3308 Thousand Villages, 915 King St. MONDAY/JULY 6-AUG. 24 can learn more about the daily life of S. Stafford St., Arlington 22206. Learn different ways to “rock” a Yoga for Gardeners. 9:45-10:45 a.m. the Civil War soldier. The cost per Master Gardeners of Northern sarong and partake in a light brunch TUESDAY/JUNE 30 at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green child is $25, which includes a Civil Virginia (Arlington/Alexandria) will and mimosas. Tickets are $24 and Concert in the Garden. 7-8 p.m. at Spring Road. This class is a gentle War kepi hat and snack. Registration present a program on water wise include a rayon sarong from Bali. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green introduction to the Vinyasa method is suggested, space is limited. Call gardening.The program is free and Customers can also upgrade to a Spring Road. “Banjo Man” Frank which helps participants increase the Fort Ward Museum to register at open to the public, but advance sarong from Bangladesh or Ghana. Cassel will perform bluegrass and strength, flexibility and endurance 703-746-4848. The program will be registration is requested at mgnv.org. Visit www.rock-your-sarong- folk music. Free. Visit necessary for gardening. The class is cancelled if it rains. Call 703-228-6414. brunch.simpletix.com/ Event/23185/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ held indoors. The class is $86 per “Building Altars” Workshop. 9:30 Family Fun: Make a Patriot Rock-Your-Sarong-Brunch to buy greenspring. person. Register on-line at a.m.-5 p.m. Del Ray Artisans gallery Garden. 1-2 p.m. at Green Spring tickets. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

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From Page 12 a “ceremonial” position, the mayor can ex- for land owners. ert significant influence on issues, and has Current City Council members have five to be the leader in achieving consensus. I months before they too must face the vot- don’t have much hope here. ing public. Let us hope that they have un- A third, and much broader issue simply derstood the messages city residents have put is does Alexandria want to be a “bed- sent through the ballot box and comport room” community, or realize that the future themselves accordingly during the time they requires acceptance of growth and encour- have remaining until Allison Silberberg, the age it. Her voting record on this is basically winner who clearly understands the mes- “no” to growth. She advertises “thoughtful, sages, assumes the post of mayor of Alex- appropriate development” but although andria in 2016. nice words, I cannot determine the mean- Jack Sullivan ing looking at her voting record. Fixing the Alexandria fiscal issues and imbalance in property rev- enues will require significant effort in grow- Graduation ing the commercial base. With limited space Interesting available, this will require strong leadership St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School celebrated the Commencement of from the mayor to successfully achieve this the 105 members of the Class of 2015 on Saturday, June 6 on the Times Ahead long-standing goal of balancing the residen- grounds of Virginia Theological Seminary. The SSSAS Class of 2015 To the Editor: tial/commercial property tax revenue. The was collectively accepted to more than 170 colleges and universi- During the campaign in the Democratic alternative is ever-looming tax increases to ties. Academic honors include two National Merit Finalists and nine primary for mayor, candidate Allison pay for city services. It appears to me that Semi–Finalists, a National Achievement Scholar, a Comcast Leaders Silberberg said: “If I’m lucky enough to be the voices she listens to the most are the and Achievers Scholar, and 21 seniors were inducted into the Cum elected mayor, I think the other members ones who would rather pay higher taxes to Laude Society. of council have to weigh in their minds what keep Alexandria as it was. This is not the the people have expressed through their majority of citizens. votes,” she said. “We have a democracy, and So, interesting times ahead. it’s a good process. I would have preferred Dennis Auld that they agreed with me, but they caused Alexandria the community a lot of strife and in the end I think they’ve caused themselves some Address pain. Just because it’s a 6-1 vote, it doesn’t mean that one is wrong.” Current Needs Now that the Democratic primary is con- To the Editor: cluded, and Allison won, several factors A new city manager, a new director of need to be looked at to speculate on what transportation and enviornmental service From left: Class of 2015 graduates Iona lies ahead. Having worked at a polling place recently took office and yet I wonder what Valedictorian Isabelle McLean, Khalil Hoque, Ellen Stevens, Josh part of June 6 and talking with many vot- it is these people do. You all must live in Franklin addresses her ers, I concluded that basically people voted Faifax County, if not, you obviously drive Movius, and Mey McLean. classmates. for who they wanted, as opposed to voting and walk around the city limits with blind- against someone. Whoever you voted for is ers on. between Edsall and S. Pickett Street and in almost every neighborhood in the city. now past. The last time Braddock Road was re- hope your vehicle does not unexpectedly In addition, the council has heavily mort- Some facts to think about: Allison got 37 paved, the city crews/paving contractor for- swerve in to the left lane. Only then will gaged our future (and that of our kids) by percent of the approximately 11 percent of got to paint the left hand arrow on west- you begin to understand why you should accumulating a $530 million debt. This debt eligible voters who voted. (The continuing bound Braddock Road at Mt. Vernon Ave. have taken on a capital improvement has a yearly debt service of $66 million, abysmal low turnout is another story.) That LOL because they did it again having re- project to repave this and many other which just spiked to $80 million due to is not a mandate, but her quote above leads cently completed another repaving. On top needed sections of roadway instead of council choosing the most expensive option me to think that she will view it as the of that, when the Rosemont Speedway was spending millions on those metrobusways of the Potomac Yard Metro Station devel- people have spoken, therefore you need to put in, the widening of Braddock Road un- when it would have been cheaper to dedi- opment. This escalation of our debt essen- get in line. In her campaign literature, and der the train/metro tacks, you all forgot to cate the curb lane to buses only/right turn tially equates to a 300 percent increase over entreaties from her supporters, Republican adjust the north west pedestrian signal at only traffic and likely still add a third lane the past 10 years. voters were actively encouraged to vote for the corner of Braddock and Mt. Vernon Av- of traffic in each direction from the bridge During that same time frame, real estate her in the Democratic primary. I don’t know enue. Back then you changed the angle of to Potomac Yards. taxes have increased 23 cents for every $100 how many did, but speculation is that it is the crosswalk on the westbound side of So with that, I hope our soon-to-be new of assessed value, which is a large tax in- many. There is no Republican candidate in Braddock Road, but failed to adjust the pe- mayor focus on actual infrastructure needs crease, especially when the mantra of the the November election. At her victory party, destrian signal. With that I will note that and properly support our police, fire, and incumbent council is that the massive de- two Republican candidates (Bob Wood and one of the pedestrian signals at Russell Road sheriffs departments so that they are velopment that we have endured will keep Townsend Van Fleet) participated and con- and West Glebe also needs to be adjusted. competively paid and our fire engines and our taxes low. gratulated her. Also, why did you folks take down the trucks are more properly staffed. We who The three fundamental services that citi- So, the first interesting development will sign on Braddock Road that showed both live on the west end should not have to rely zens should expect from their government be that since she won, she will be expected lanes on westbound Braddock are: left lane on Fairfax County Fire and Rescue to pro- are a strong safety net (a sufficient number to fully endorse and campaign for the — a thru and left turn lane, while the right vide over 50 percent of the responding units of police and firefighters), a well main- Democratic candidates for council. Given lane is also a thru traffic lane and right turn when we have a fire or they are responding tained infrastructure, and good schools. Re- her apparent affinity for listening to certain lane. Ever since you restriped/redirected to one of the many false alarms that occur grettably, this council has failed to deliver Republicans, how will this play out? the lane traffic westbound Braddock at in the apartment complexes where I live. adequately on all three by emphasizing den- A second issue is her lack of ability to Commonwealth, one too many people think Ruben “Bill” Duran sity making over prudent decision-making. build consensus. This has been pointed out it’s the same configuration at Russel Road. Alexandria Now is the time for additional change, since in several articles in various papers, and by But, then why should that be surprising for the current “status quo” council has created observation of council meetings. Go back a city that complains it has no money and this management void, and has voted Ms. to the above quote, ‘I would have preferred then after completing a repaving of King A New Beginning Silberberg down on many important issues. that they agreed with me (Council), but Street, turns around and redoes it because To the Editor: It is therefore imperative that new “voices they caused the community a lot of strife the bike lobby pushed for bike lanes. The Alexandria citizens have made a most of reason” from both parties be elected to and in the end I think they’ve caused them- city should have said fine, but since we just emphatic statement by electing Allison join Allison Silberberg in governing this selves some pain.” In other words, I expect finished repaving and restriping the road, Silberberg as the Democratic mayoral pri- great city in a responsive and responsible to get my way because the voters said so. we will incorporate that next time. mary last Tuesday. Except for Ms. manner, keeping in mind that there are no There are some that have expressed hope Also, perhaps the outgoing mayor should Silberberg, the current City Council has partisan issues in this city, only citizen is- that she will grow into the job and become drive centered in the right lane at speed/ failed to adequately address the many sues. a better consensus builder. Although largely speed limit on southbound Van Dorn Street needs, concerns, and desires of the citizens Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 18-24, 2015 ❖ 19 Sports Lyles Brothers Compete in Cuba

from Caribbean nations. Usually the event is held in TC athletes represent U.S Puerto Rico. Many of the athletes who have taken part in the Invitationals in the past have gone on to in historic Cuba meet. represent the United States at the World Juniors, T.C. Williams High School students Josephus and World Championships and Olympics. Noah Lyles have made history by becoming the first The event follows the opening up of Cuba initi- American high school athletes to ated in December 2014 when compete in Cuba since 1997. President Barack Obama and Cu- The Lyles brothers were among ban President Raul Castro an- 28 junior U.S. athletes to make up nounced a reestablishment of dip- the United States team which com- lomatic relations and an intention peted in the Caribbean Scholastic to loosen travel and economic poli- Invitational held in Havana on cies. However, the athletes were Saturday, June 13. barred from mentioning the politi- Jospehus Lyles, 16, placed first cal situation during their visit. in the 400 meter with a time of “We weren’t allowed to talk 46.6. He finished ahead of fellow about the politics,” said Noah. U.S. teammate Rasheed Tatham “Our coaches told us not to. But it from Florida. was fascinating to see old Havana Noah, 17, placed second in the before it changes. We were taken 200 meters, losing out to a Cuban to the old American embassy and athlete who recorded a time that learned how they shop using a was 0.03 seconds faster. However, barter system rather than just a Noah’s time of 20.48 seconds in fixed price. It was a really inter- Cuba was even faster than he ran esting place to visit.” in the U.S. National Champion- Photo contributed Cuba was chosen as a venue ships in March, where he set a T.C. Williams’ Josephus because members of Caribbean national junior record and became Lyles competed in the nations do not require visas to get the all-time U.S. No. 2 over that Caribbean Scholastic Invi- there. Visas to Puerto Rico, how- distance. tational in Cuba June 13. ever, have proved prohibitively ex- The goal of the Caribbean Scho- pensive for participants in the past. lastic Invitational is to expose ris- The Lyles brothers will compete ing track and field stars to international competition in U.S. trials at the end of June to try to earn places at an early stage of their career. It also aims to pro- to compete in meets in Columbia and Canada with mote goodwill between American athletes and those the U.S. team.

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Student-Athletes Twenty-one student-athletes from the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School Class of 2015 will compete in collegiate ath- letics at the NCAA Division I and III levels, representing eight sports. Jessica Alexis (lacrosse, Bates College); Miguel Arrate (soccer, Virginia Military Institute); Abigail Bailey (lacrosse, Brown University); Stephon Burton (lacrosse, Washington & Jefferson College, not pictured); Nina Cotto (swimming, Lafayette College); Isaiah Davis (football, University of Maryland-College Park); Charlotte Fix (lacrosse, Virginia Tech); Colin Goss (basketball and baseball, George Washington University); Haley Henriksen (lacrosse, Amherst College); Ashley Jones (lacrosse, University of Califor- nia at Berkeley); James MacNair (lacrosse, Albright College); Elizabeth Majure (lacrosse, Duke University); Morgan Maves (track and field, Lafayette College); Luke Peterson (lacrosse, Middlebury College); Ish Seisay (football, Iowa Western Community College); Michon Sobers (football, United States Military Academy); Kendall Swenson (lacrosse, University of California at Berkeley); Derek Thomas (soccer, Ferrum College); Carter Tyree (baseball, Randolph-Ma- con College); Hedy Veith (lacrosse, Tufts University); and Andrew Wiseman (lacrosse, Colorado College) will play at the college level.

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