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Vol. 15, No. 38 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Council votes to narrow Seminary With 100+ public hearing speakers, issue divides residents and council

BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN national organizations City council voted 4-3 have banded together to to reduce a portion of Sem- support reducing the road inary Road from four to from four to three lanes – three lanes and add bike one lane in each direction lanes during the public with a center turn lane hearing on Saturday. – and adding bike lanes. The vote was the culmi- In the middle sits the nation of a year-long pro- 0.9-mile portion of Semi- cess, one that has bitterly nary Road between North divided neighbors over the Howard Street and North future of Seminary Road. Quaker Lane. Community members The debate began in and a group of 13 civic as- 2018, when the Department sociations have joined to- of Transportation and En- gether on one side to sup- vironmental Services start- port keeping the road at ed considering whether to four lanes and adding addi- restructure the road when tional safety features. performing routine resur- Meanwhile, other com- facing this fall. munity members, local T&ES started to gath- PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN bike and pedestrian ad- More than 100 speakers stepped up to the podium during the eight-hour city council public hearing for vocates and regional and SEE COUNCIL | 5 the remodeling of Seminary Road on Saturday.

High school project nears decision INSIDE Commonwealth’s School board to the new high school project – tions: creating a second high Attorney consider one vs. two and the future of Alexandria school or a series of smaller Bryan Porter releases high schools at City Public Schools – during satellite campuses for T.C. true-crime book on Sept. 26 meeting its Sept. 26 board meeting. Williams High School. Charles Severance. With high school capacity “We have to know that Page 10 BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN estimated to hit 5,000 stu- the priority for Sept. 26 is, dents by 2025, the vote next are we going to have one Seniors School is back in session Thursday is a significant step high school or are we going Healthy aging involves and students aren’t the only forward for ACPS. The school to have two comprehensive Ryan Wallace protecting eyes and ones with major deadlines. board will vote to approve Miracle League vision. The school board will vote on one of two potential direc- SEE SCHOOL BOARD | 8 on page 18 Page 19

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Please note, beginning with Tax Year 2019, City Coun- Del Ray Farmers’ Market cil has eliminated the requirement to display vehicle windshield decals. Accordingly, decals were not included celebrates 25 years with the 2019 tax bills and the Police Department no Established in 1994, the put together a 25th anniver- longer issues citations for failure to display a City decal. Del Ray Farmers’ Market has sary recipe book. Residential parking permits are still required in applica- been offering fruits, vegeta- The market, located at ble parking districts. bles, meats, cheeses, baked the corner of Mount Vernon goods and flowers at Pat and Oxford avenues, oper- Personal property tax (car tax) and the residential park- Miller Square for 25 years. ates year-round on Satur- ing fee, if applicable, must be paid no later than October To celebrate the anniver- days from 8 a.m. to noon. 7, 2019, to avoid a late payment penalty and interest. PHOTO/DEB RILEY sary, vendors and volunteers [email protected] Business personal property tax must also be paid by October 7, 2019. Please see the City’s website at alexan- driava.gov/finance for more information. CRIME Pay by credit card or eCheck on the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/payments. Pay in person at City Hall or at any SunTrust Bank Branch located in the City. Car Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting tax payments can also be mailed to City of Alexandria, PO Box 34710, Alexandria, VA 22334-0710. Business A suspect was injured in an adult male suspect armed into the shooting. Also, personal property tax payments can be mailed to City of an officer-involved shooting with a firearm. The officers per APD policy, the officers Alexandria, PO Box 34901, Alexandria, VA 22334-0901. early Sept. 13, according to a shot and wounded the sus- involved in the shooting, news release. pect, who was transported to whose names have not been For vehicle assessment questions or to receive a tax bill, At 3:17 a.m., two Alexan- a local hospital and is being released, have been placed please email [email protected] or call the Rev- dria Police Department offi- treated for serious but non- on administrative leave. enue Division at 703.746.3995. For business assessment cers responded to a report of life threatening injuries, ac- Anyone with information questions or to receive a tax bill, please email busines- a burglary inside a residen- cording to the release. The related to the incident is asked [email protected] or call 703.746.3903. For payment tial building in the 300 block officers were not injured. to contact the Virginia State questions, please email [email protected] or of North Beauregard Street, It is APD policy that Vir- Police Bureau of Criminal In- call the Treasury Division at 703.746.3902. according to the release. ginia State Police will han- vestigation at 703-803-2676. The officers encountered dle criminal investigation [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 5

COUNCIL FROM | 1 cording to traffic modeling to be a destination, not just ficult for emergency medical fire department, Fire Chief and additional road stud- a thoroughfare for [I]-395 to staff to reach those in need. Corey Smedley said at the er community input for the ies, alternative three could Old Town.” “For you, the patient, de- hearing that both options project in spring 2018, and, create additional traffic de- Supporters of the TPB rec- lays might be the difference allow the fire department to based on the input, present- lays, while providing safety ommendation said that safe- between life and death,” res- do its job. ed design options in 2019. benefits for pedestrians and ty is also a concern of theirs. ident Jack Sullivan said. “Based on the two op- On June 24, T&ES recom- bicyclists. The greatest pro- Inova Alexandria Hospital is Despite controversy tions of alternative three and mended a new option – nar- jected delay was 7.6 seconds on Seminary Road, and some leading up to the hear- alternative four, the fire de- rowing lane widths and re- at the intersection of Semi- residents argued that reduc- ing about which alterna- ducing a smaller segment of nary and St. Stephens roads ing lanes would make it dif- tive would be best for the SEE COUNCIL | 6 Seminary Road from four to during the worst 15 minutes three lanes – to the Traffic of morning peak traffic, ac- and Parking Board. cording to the staff report. The TPB did not approve Strauss said that even if staff’s recommendation and the delay was worse than NEW LISTING OLD TOWN instead voted 3-2 in favor eight seconds, it’d be worth it of keeping Seminary Road to some residents. four lanes and adding two “Is it worth sitting on HAWK pedestrian crossing the road for 30 seconds in signals. Instead of taking traffic or instead watching the TPB recommendation someone risk their lives be- under consideration and cause there is not a safe way then making a final deci- to walk or bike along the sion, as would typically be road?” Strauss said. the case, T&ES Director Other supporters of the Yon Lambert decided, even road diet also expressed before the project went be- fear about the prospect of fore the TPB, to appeal the walking or biking along decision to city council. Seminary Road. The intent, according to “Too many drivers are staff, was to save community speeding, passing too close- members from having to ap- ly or simply not paying at- peal the decision themselves. tention,” Josephine Liu, Community members who vice chair for bicyclists at supported the lane reduction the Alexandria Bicycle and option – known as alterna- Pedestrian Advisory Com- tive three or a “road diet” mittee, said. “For me, even – filed a separate appeal re- driving on Seminary Road questing that staff present is frightening because of ~ 731 South Lee Street ~ the road diet to council. the excessive speeding and At Saturday’s hearing, aggressive driving. Biking Located on a quiet block in the south of Old Town, steps to the T&ES staff recommended on Seminary Road? That’s river front, this delightful, detached property with parking has all council approve the TPB’s downright terrifying.” the charm a home can hold. A colonnade of French doors open four-lane option and reject In addition to improv- onto a veranda, welcoming visitors and bringing in light. the residents’ appeal. Com- ing safety for bikers and munity members on both pedestrians, the road diet Find here wood floors, built-ins, private brick patio, vaulted sides of the issue also turned could provide a solution to ceiling, fireplaces, upgraded appliances including Miele, Liebherr out, 110 people speaking long-standing challenges, during the public comments according to students and and Lacanche. Two bedrooms + den, two full and one-half baths. section. staff at the Virginia Theo- Live on two levels without “too many steps”. Those in support of the logical Seminary, which is road diet expressed con- located near the intersec- cerns around Seminary tion of Seminary Road and $899,000 Road’s safety. North Quaker Lane. “Every time I travel along “It does create a major Diann Hicks Carlson that road, whether by walking problem in terms of devel- Associate Broker or biking, I don’t feel safe,” opment and program for a Weichert Old Town

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COUNCIL FROM | 5 two westbound lanes would “September 2020 to Jan- Polishing•Plating•Repair be preferred.” uary 2023, 700 students will partment has no reservations While several speakers be going from the Janney’s Open Mondays 10am-4pm for either one,” Smedley said. implied that the number of Lane corridor, around Yale One of the points repeated- civic associations in support Drive, and trying to get to ly mentioned by the four-lane of the TPB recommendation the old Patrick Henry [build- supporters was congestion. was an indication of the com- ing] down on Taney [Ave- Kay Stimson, president munity’s preferred alterna- nue]. The main thoroughfare of the North Ridge Civic As- tive, some argued otherwise. for that looks to be Seminary sociation, talked about the “Our civic association Road,” Jackson said. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK quantity of residents who board – and I completely re- Conversations regard- regularly use Seminary Road. spect and appreciate all the ing Douglas MacArthur are “Importantly, Seminary work they do – they don’t ongoing, but T&ES and the Let the experts restore your tarnished, worn and broken silver and brass Road is a major arterial necessarily reflect the view schools are considering a heirlooms, tea sets, flatware, trays, candelabras, hollowware, tortoise east-west roadway across of all of that neighborhood,” staggered arrival and dis- shell combs, samovars, lamps, hardware, fireplace ... and tools. our city,” Stimson said. “It William Pfister, a member missal schedule that would Bel-Air House Of Silver leads to our hospital, many of both the Seminary Hill have limited impact on traf- 4101 Chainbridge Rd, Suite 108 of our schools. It’s a key and Seminary Ridge civic fic, Hillary Orr, T&ES deputy Fairfax, VA pathway for our safety of- associations, said. director said. (703)691-4190 www.belairhouseofsilver.com ficers, first responders and By the time all 110 speak- Once the public hearing commuters too.” ers had an opportunity to was closed, Jackson pro- Bel-Air House Of Silver Some supporters argued speak, the crowd in coun- posed a motion, seconded 4101 Chainbridge Rd. that the sheer volume of cil chambers had dwindled. by councilor Mo Seifeldein, Suite 108 Fairfax, VA cars that go through Sem- But there were still plen- to affirm staff’s recommen- inary Road – the road’s av- ty of community members dation and deny the appeal erage daily traffic between present as council began its from residents. North Howard Street and deliberations. Contrary to the motion, North Quaker Lane is about Before the public speaker Councilor Canek Aguirre, 17,100, according to city period, Councilor Amy Jack- who lives on North Howard data from November 2018 – son had made it clear that she Street, expressed support should make the road ineli- was against the road diet. for the road diet. gible for a road diet. During staff’s presentation, “This isn’t something “The westbound traffic Jackson expressed concerns that any of us up here are ~ Special Needs ~ for Seminary is already up regarding the impact a lane going to be taking lightly,” ~ Canine Health Care ~ to 18,600 cars,” Lisa Porter, reduction could have on the Aguirre said. “Many of you Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At president of the Clover Col- Douglas MacArthur Elemen- are our neighbors. We know agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to lege Park Civic Association, tary School renovation proj- many of you. In my opin- provides Shelter pets with needed procedures. said. “Staff stated this vol- ect. Students will attend the ion, I see that a lot of this is slow down. ume is too high for a single old Patrick Henry K-8 School making sense, and I would be

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SCHOOL BOARD FROM | 1 high schools?” Superinten- dent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D. said at a Sept. 5 school board work session. The school board and Hutchings denied requests for comment prior to the vote. During a March 21 school board meeting, the board empowered Hutchings and ACPS to move forward with the planning process and to explore design plans for a connected high school net- work; in addition to a two high school model. The board’s decision on March 21 also charged Hutchings with providing a cost comparison between two high schools and one high school with satellite campuses, exploring alter- nate sites, including T.C. Williams’ Minnie Howard campus, and presenting pro- gramming options. MAP/ACPS Alexandria City Public Schools is considering T.C. Williams’ King Street and Minnie Howard campuses; George Washington Middle School; SEE SCHOOL BOARD | 9 Francis C. Hammond Middle School; and property in Potomac Yard as potential sites for either a second high school or satellite campus.

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SCHOOL BOARD FROM | 8 Lloyd said in her statement. The two high school Savills put out a call for pri- model If the board was to go with two Since then, an education- vately-owned sites, but the Under this model, ACPS al design team comprised of search resulted in no expres- would have two separate high schools, we would have to teachers, students and com- sions of interest, according high schools – T.C. Williams make a decision on where that munity representatives was to an Aug. 28 staff report. and a new high school with high school would go,” Hutchings said. assembled to provide guid- “Because we did not see its own identity. “… And then we would have to have ance and advice during the expressions of interest, we The EDT’s preferred op- design process. can only build on land that tions for a two high school discussions around what are all the other “From June 2019 to Au- we currently own for a new model both emphasize factors that come along with doing a high gust 2019, an educational structure,” Hutchings said at themed high schools. In one school, which is redistricting, how you design team — including the Sept. 5 work session. option, one high school would choose which kids go to which school.” teachers, students and staff According to the Aug. 28 be focused on math and sci- from ACPS — developed four report, five potential city- ence, the other on humanities. – Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D., educational programming owned sites have been iden- In the second option, one high superintendent, ACPS options that will now be con- tified instead: the existing school would have an Interna- sidered by the Board,” Hel- T.C. Williams campus; T.C.’s tional Baccalaureate program en Lloyd, ACPS director of Minnie Howard campus; with a focus on world lan- have reduced student bod- having a distinct other high communications, said in an Francis C. Hammond Middle guages and arts, and the other ies and, as a result, reduced school it would make me anx- emailed statement. School; George Washington high school would emphasize course options. ious that that’s exactly what All four options would Middle School; and a parcel STEM programs and interdis- Councilor Amy Jackson, would happen,” Jackson said. accommodate the addi- of land in Potomac Yard. ciplinary curriculum design. an Alexandria parent, ex- Community members ex- tional 1,600 students ACPS “Staff has conducted In both options, the two pressed concern that having pressed similar concerns at is anticipating. The EDT program, site and cost (due high schools would offer the two distinct high schools a Sept. 17 community meet- presented all four options to be presented on Septem- required core curriculum, could create divisions in the ing. Some questioned wheth- during a school board work ber 19) evaluations into work-based learning, com- community. According to er the two high school mod- session on Aug. 22. each of the four options,” munity partnerships and ACPS’ report, students had el could risk recreating the ACPS, with design con- Lloyd said in her statement. Advancement via Individual the same concern. city’s past mistakes. sultants and Savills Real Es- “The final decision rests Determination. “We have to make sure all “I think the demograph- tate, conducted separate site with the School Board.” According to the report, our kids succeed, that no one and development studies, both schools would likely falls through the cracks and SEE SCHOOL BOARD | 16 NVS Kitchen & Bath Manassas Showroom: McLean Design Studio 8982 Hornbaker Road opening this fall! Manassas, VA 20109

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‘Alexandria Assassin: and 2014. The murders shook In the book, Porter de- door and been shot. The mys- same neighborhood, nothing The Parable of the the Alexandria community, tails the three murders, the tery remained unsolved for stolen, no break-in,” Porter Knocker’ released as well as Porter’s tenure in investigation of the case and more than a decade. said. “Both of them looked Aug. 15 office. After being elected Severance’s trial. He also de- In November 2013, about like they answered the front in 2013, the case was one of tails his personal journey and a week after Porter was elect- door and somebody just shot BY MISSY SCHROTT the first Porter worked on as provides commentary on the ed commonwealth’s attor- them.” commonwealth’s attorney. intersection of gun violence ney, Ronald Kirby was found In early February 2014, Commonwealth’s Attorney “This was the most serious and mental health. dead in his Elm Street home. Ruthanne Lodato was mur- Bryan Porter released “Alex- case I handled,” Porter said. The Severance saga be- Despite a decade-long gap dered by the same method. andria Assassin: The Parable “And to be honest with you, gan in 2003, when Nancy between his and Dunning’s With the possibility of a of the Knocker,” a true-crime it – hopefully, God-willing – it Dunning, an Alexandria real murders, detectives began to serial killer on the loose, the book about the Charles Sever- is the most serious case that I estate agent known as the connect the cases. Federal Bureau of Investi- ance murders, on Aug. 15. handle, because it really ter- “Queen of Del Ray” was found “[They both occurred in] gation got involved. A little Severance murdered three rified a community, the com- dead in her home. Dunning daylight hours, a weekday more than a month later, Alexandrians between 2003 munity that I grew up in.” had allegedly answered her around 11 a.m., roughly the weapons analysis, an eyewit- ness account and a neighbor’s surveillance camera led to TORPEDO FACTORY Severance’s arrest in Wheel- ing, West Virginia on March ARTIST’S ASSOCIATION 14, 2014. He was indicted for COLLECTORS’ CHOICE the three murders in Septem- GREAT ART for a GREAT PRICE ber that year. Severance’s trial began September 29 3:00pm-6:00pm in October 2015 and lasted Preview Dates: 9/18 – 9/27 about six weeks. He was con- Mosaic Gallery 105 District Ave. victed by the jury of 10 crim- Fairfax, VA 22031 inal counts in November and $200 ticket – Guaranteed to take officially sentenced to life in home ORIGINAL artwork prison in January 2016. (valued at $200 - $1500) In addition to detailing the nuances of the Sever- $45 ticket – Chance to take ance case in the book, Porter home 1 of 3 ORIGINAL artworks addresses mental health in (All valued at over $1500) an afterward, as Severance’s Tickets at tinyurl.com/tfaacc19 or: personality disorder had al- legedly been a key factor in the murders. RACHEL COLLINS ANN BARBIERI “There’s an afterward in which I talk about guns and mental health and what I think needs to happen,” Porter said. “I give some concrete propos- als that we should be discuss- ing as a society. … I feel like there’s a lot of lessons to be learned about what’s going on with mass shootings and vio- lence in the country. If we’re smart, we can take lessons from people like Severance.” Porter said the case had BETTY GRISHAM been a defining one in his ca- reer. PHOTO/WALDORF PUBLISHING “I was really overwhelmed Porter’s book, which features a mugshot and composite drawing of when this occurred,” Porter Charles Severance on the cover, was released on Aug. 15. SEE PORTER | 14 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 11

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COUNCIL FROM | 6 ommend remedial action. interrupted by boos from Councilors John Chap- the remaining members of inclined to favor going from man and Mo Seifeldein both the audience. four lanes to three.” expressed opposition to the “We cannot have this kind He wasn’t the only voice motion. of knockdown, drag-out bat- Heating & Air Conditioning on the dais supporting the Chapman recollected his tle on every road in the city,” 703-683-1996 road diet. youth, attending St. Ste- Wilson said. “We have to build Before proposing a sub- phen’s and St. Agnes School a process where we can col- Serving your neighborhood since 1980 stitute motion, Vice Mayor and walking home along lect data, where we can hear Elizabeth Bennett-Park- Seminary Road, if he missed from the community and we er presented data she had a ride home from his moth- can quickly make decisions Fall Inspections collected prior to the hear- er. Chapman said that the because having a year-long Special ing. Bennett-Parker, along stretch of road in question – process, it’s going to burn out with her aide, knocked on and the community around our staff, it’s going to burn $69.95 per system more than 200 doors in it – are not the same as oth- out the community, it’s going Seminary Hill asking for er areas being considered for to burn out the council.” • Alexandria, VA residents only. feedback about the issue, the city’s more progressive In an interview after the • Cannot be combined with any other Bennett-Parker said. She transportation changes, like hearing, Wilson said that offers/coupons. Some exclusions may apply. received a “split” response, Old Town and Del Ray. while some residents be- • Orders placed by November 30. with 41.2 percent in support “I see that neighborhood, lieved he was suggesting • of alternative three, 35.4 that area, that section of council bypass the demo- www.rbincorporated.com percent in support of the Seminary, as a much differ- cratic process, he was instead TPB recommendation and ent area in order for us to recommending that the city 23.4 not having an opinion bring some of the more pro- make the process more ac- either way. gressive traffic changes, and cessible and faster for every- Bennett-Parker also spent I’m not sure if all of them one involved. more than 15 hours walking need to be there as we’re pro- “I’ve heard from some and driving along Seminary posing,” Chapman said. residents that felt I was sug- Road at different times and Chapman compared the gesting that we short circuit logging her travel time. Seminary Road project to public input and all that and “It showed me that in- a similar redesign on King that’s not what I was suggest- tersection timing is really Street. However, he said that ing,” Wilson said in an inter- important and how you hit the city’s progressive goals view. “I think there is a way to those lights matters,” Ben- for transportation need to be make sure people are heard, nett-Parker said. “Yes, traf- applied in contextually-ap- make sure their input is in- All Sapphire Jewelry fic can back up along the propriate ways. cluded but make a decision.” 20% off in September stretch of Seminary – I was “The thing that I’m chal- Wilson did not clarify what one of those people backed lenged with the most is in steps he and council would up all the way to Fort Wil- that [area] you don’t have take to streamline future pro- liams practically – but you a number of activity cen- cesses, although he indicat- get through it in a light cy- ters that are going to collect ed understanding when and cle or two.” people, are going to have where the city allocates its Bennett-Parker also ac- that multi-modal transpor- limited resources is key. knowledged the concerns tation that we like to have,” “I think it’s a matter of around cut-through traffic Chapman said. “Even as I’ve doing a smaller number of and safety that each side been in that neighborhood, things really well, as op- had expressed. especially around Seminary, posed to trying to do so The vice mayor proposed I’ve seen that neighborhood many things at the same a substitute motion, second- as a place where people pass time because our staff is Sapphires and Diamonds ed by Aguirre, to approve through. 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said. “I had just taken office and felt like, I had handled murders before, but nothing like this.” Having never written a book before, Porter decided to write “Alexandria Assassin: The Parable of the Knocker” after being approached by two local authors. The Lamplighter “They both were interest- ed in writing the book them- A new shade from The Lamplighter selves,” Porter said. “Because can help cool off your summer. the case had … involved a Bring in your lamp and see how pretty significant personal journey for me, I just kind of cool it gets! felt like it was better if I did it, if it was me telling the story, because that way I could be sure that it was told correctly and that it wasn’t sensation- alized and that people were COURTESY PHOTO treated with the sensitivity Charles Severance was sentenced to life in prison in 2016 for the murder of three Alexandria residents. SEE PORTER | 15

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PORTER FROM | 14 a member of the prosecution team in the Severance case, that I think they deserved.” said the book has been well re- After deciding to write the ceived in the community. book in 2016, Porter took about “Everything I’ve heard three years to complete it. Fol- has been extremely positive,” lowing another few months of Lord said. “I know from hav- editing, it was released by Wal- ing talked to at least one of dorf Publishing on Aug. 15. the family members of the Publisher Barbara Terry victims’ families that it was said it was a combination of really well received, at least the story that Porter wanted from that individual.” to tell and the office he held Porter’s next step is to that led her to sign him. schedule signings and events “True crime is a popular at local bookstores. Rather genre right now with read- than striving for commercial ers,” Terry said. “Bryan’s bio, I success, Porter said his goal is know we can get interest from to spread a message. buyers … with a bio like his. … “What I really want to I think that we all should sup- do is foster that conversa- port local business and local tion about mental health and people in our community.” guns,” Porter said. “If I do a True to Terry’s projec- book signing, I can briefly tions, the book sold out on talk about the case, but then I Amazon shortly after being could talk about those lessons released. It was also listed too, so that’s the idea: to use number one in two separate obviously a tragic, tragic situ- categories in its first week. ation and maybe make a little David Lord, senior assistant good come out of it.” PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT commonwealth’s attorney and [email protected] Porter in front of the Alexandria Courthouse. 16 | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

SCHOOL BOARD FROM | 9 high schools, if we have edu- have to have discussions dle school would remain and ACPS is in a market with cators in our buildings, we’re around what are all the oth- a new high school would be limited space and high de- ics of Alexandria are very going to be able to meet the er factors that come along built on the property. mand, William Wiard, man- important,” resident Bruce needs of kids,” Hutchings said with doing a high school, According to the report, aging broker at Weichert Brown said. “I think many at the Sept. 5 work session. which is redistricting, how ACPS was looking for prop- Commercial Brokerage, said. of us know the history of Al- Course offerings aren’t you choose which kids go to erty that could be used for On top of that, the process of exandria and what we went the only challenge that come which school.” either the two high school finding and developing one through in the 60s, 70s in with having two distinct high ACPS has yet to deter- model or the connected high large structure could result terms of the integration of schools, though. Hutchings mine how the student body school network and fit one in additional delays. the city … and what that all said that site selection and would be assigned to each of the following criteria: 20 “With something at that ended at. Are you concerned redistricting are both import- school, but the report notes or more acres for purchase; size, it might make sense to we might be replaying that ant factors to consider. that, “Options for assigning an existing building with at go for smaller, more spread record 60 years later?” “If the board was to go students could include using least 300,000 square feet; out locations than trying Hutchings said that ev- with two high schools, we neighborhood boundaries, a 100,000 to 150,000 square to go for one big location ery proposed model empha- would have to make a de- lottery, school choice options, feet and 100 parking spots based on price and all the sizes equity. cision on where that high or an application process.” for lease; four or more acres other factors that might de- “Regardless of whether school would go,” Hutchings Space remains the big- for purchase; or at least lay it,” Wiard said. we have one, two, three, four said. “… And then we would gest challenge for a two 100,000 square feet of devel- “If they’re willing to go high school model, espe- opment through a public-pri- the satellite route, depend- cially in a city like Alex- vate partnership. ing on how big that’s going to With something at that size, andria where real estate is Local real estate agents be, there might be some more it might make sense to go for such a precious commodity. were unsurprised that ACPS possibilities,” Rick Lane, a In the proposed options was unable to find private commercial real estate agent smaller, more spread out locations for a two high school model, real estate options. at Weichert, said. “But I than trying to go for one big location ACPS used three potential “There’s nothing in the would be surprised if they based on price and all the other sites: the Minnie Howard city that fits this. Where did anything else other than factors that might delay it,” campus, Francis C. Ham- would you find 20 avail- building something on land mond Middle School and able acres inside this city? they already own.” –-William Wiard, George Washington Middle It doesn’t exist,” Bob Swear- managing broker, Weichert School. If either of the latter ingen, a real estate agent at two were selected, the mid- McEnearney Associates, said. SEE SCHOOL BOARD | 17

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The ACPS report found the satellite campuses stay Sept. 26 will be a major step be done. SCHOOL BOARD FROM | 16 that students appreciat- connected to their respective forward for the high school “It’s a pretty poor anal- ed that the connected high neighborhoods. project. But the vote won’t be ogy, but we’re deciding to The connected high school model still allows all At a Sept. 17 community the end of the process. In some build a house,” Gentry said school network model students to come together meeting for the high school ways, what the school board at the Sept. 5 work session. The second option that under one roof, but empha- project, some parents and isn’t voting for is just as im- “And if I sold you on build- will go before the school board sized the need for strong community members ex- portant as what it is voting for. ing a house and you asked is a connected high school communication to keep the pressed interest in how sat- The final programming me, ‘Well, what size refrig- network, a non-tradition- student body united across ellite campuses could offer options and design still need erator are you going to get?’ al system of smaller satellite multiple campuses. smaller learning environ- to be worked out. School I don’t have that answer for campuses that are connected According to the report, ments. board member Ramee Gentry you right now, and that’s OK. to T.C. Williams. The smaller community members were Regardless of what mod- cautioned her fellow board That’s just not where we are sites would offer specialized concerned about transporta- el the school board chooses members and the community in the process.” programming for students tion logistics and ensuring to proceed with, the vote on that there is still more work to [email protected] and flexible space for ACPS. The first of the two op- tions for a connected high school network presented by the EDT proposes that T.C.’s HARVEST OF King Street campus would be a humanities-focused space, while a second smaller site HEALTH & would offer advanced lab and technology options for sci- HAPPINESS Kriebel Marcella by Original artwork ence and math courses. The second option would expand the T.C. Williams AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY campus to include an on-site 26TH ANNUAL GALA SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBERstudent hub 21, with 2019 additional 6–10 PM lab and technology facilities. PLEASE JOIN US The EDT proposal suggested SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 American Horticulturalusing the adjacent Society’s Chinquapin 6–10 PM River FarmPark Headquarters Recreation Center. ACPS’ ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA site investigation team deter-

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The baseball games, as games and encourage readers to send timely photos for sub- Ryan Wallace, youth The all-star participants well as a celebration gala mission to [email protected]. We will also continue player in the Miracle League at the national tournament and awards program, took covering games from various sports, as well as running sports of Alexandria, represented were nominated to play place on Saturday. Each of features about Alexandria athletes. the city at the 2019 Nation- by their Miracle League the participants received al Miracle League All-Star chapters. Wallace attended an all-star uniform for the games in Sioux City, Iowa with his mother, Jenebah games, as well as gift bags, BOYS’ FOOTBALL Sept. 6 through 8. Wallace Moore; his brother, Frank- prizes, an all-star medal and was one of 100 participants lin Wallace; and the Mira- an engraved bat at the gala. School Record from across the United cle League of Alexandria Wallace’s team, the States and Mexico. coordinator, Mac Slover. White Sox, played the Bishop Ireton 1-1 The Miracle League is a When the Miracle League opening game of the day Episcopal 1-0 national program that was players arrived in Sioux City at a packed field of specta- founded in 2000 and has on Friday, they were greeted tors. Wallace and the other SSSAS 2-1 grown to more than 300 at the airport by a local high participants were intro- T.C. Williams 2-1 teams. The Miracle League school cheerleading team duced over the loud speak- program allows both kids with personalized signs. ers while their pictures Scores this week: and adults with special needs Later that day, participants were displayed on the vid- to enjoy outdoor recreational attended a Taste of Sioux eo scoreboard. The games Sept. 13 opportunities and play base- City kick-off event that in- featured play-by-play an- SSSAS W 36-0 vs. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic ball in the spring and fall cluded a kickball game, putt nouncing and music. T.C. L 41-13 @ South County each year. The Alexandria putt golf, special sensory “We had an awesome Sept. 14 program began in the spring zip lines, splash water pads, time,” Moore said. “I have B.I. L 35-14 vs. St. Albans of 2011, with Kelley Cares musical pads, food, music learned from this experi- ence that these children are so much more than their disabilities, and with a lit- GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL tle help and support like we get in Alexandria, the sky School Record is the limit for them.” The Miracle League of Bishop Ireton 9-3 Alexandria began its fall Episcopal 5-3 baseball season on Sept.14. SSSAS 2-4-1 Youth games are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to T.C. Williams 2-7 6 p.m. and adult games are on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kelley Cares Mir- acle League Field, located at Scores this week: 1108 Jefferson St. For infor- Sept. 13 mation, visit www.miracle- SSSAS L 3-0 vs. Georgetown Day leagueallstargame.com. Sept. 14 Episcopal Invitational B.I. W 3-1 vs. Potomac School The writer is volunteer B.I. W 3-0 vs. SSSAS program coordinator for the Episcopal W 3-1 vs. Saint Gertrude Miracle League of Alexandria Episcopal W 3-0 vs. St. Anne’s-Belfield and former longtime director Sept. 16 of youth and adult sports B.I. W 3-1 vs. Our Lady of Counsel COURTESY PHOTO programs with the Alexandria Sept. 17 Ryan Wallace at the National Miracle League All-Star tournament Department of Recreation, Episcopal L 3-2 vs. Georgetown Day in Sioux City, Iowa. Parks and Cultural Activities. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 19 Times SENIORS Living Aging gracefully: Optimizing sight for a lifetime BY SEAN CURRY early stages and may lead wearing sunglasses with normal everyday activi- to permanent, significant UVA/UVB protection and ties. From magnifiers and As people age, reading vision loss to the point wearing protective eye- bump dots to phone apps the fine print on the soup where one’s quality of life wear when playing sports and transportation ser- can or subtitles on the TV is threatened. or completing yard work SEAN CURRY vices, the D.C. Metropol- may become more difficult A major step all peo- are excellent ways to help itan region offers plenty, than they once were. Mi- ple should do is schedule preserve vision. most at no or minimal nor vision loss like diffi- a regular, dilated com- If already experienc- tion, when there is noth- extra cost. Contact the culty seeing objects clear- prehensive eye exam with ing significant vision loss ing more that can be done Prevention of Blindness ly, reading small print or an eye doctor. This exam or eye disease, fear not. to improve sight medi- Society of Metropolitan distinguishing similar is the only way many eye Proper treatment adher- cally, there are a plethora Washington to learn more. colors is a natural pro- diseases are caught early, ence and keeping doctor’s of resources available for Low vision rehabilita- cess. However, significant before vision loss occurs. visits will help preserve those who have low vision vision loss, legal blind- No matter age or health remaining sight. In addi- or blindness to still enjoy SEE AGING | 20 ness and the development status, a comprehensive of eye diseases – such as dilated eye exam is im- age-related macular de- portant for monitoring eye generation, glaucoma and health and maintaining diabetic retinopathy – are independence. not normal parts of aging. Successfully aging Increased age raises in place involves taking the risk of developing eye good care of our eyes and diseases and significant vision. There are sever- vision loss. According to al healthy habits that can the American Academy help optimize eye health. of Ophthalmology, one Eating a diet rich in fruits in six Americans over the and vegetables, especial- age of 65 will develop a vi- ly dark leafy greens, and sion issue that cannot be fish high in omega-3 fatty corrected with glasses or acids like salmon or mack- contact lenses. Many eye erel is beneficial for both diseases exhibit no no- eye and overall health. ticeable symptoms in their In addition, not smoking, FILE PHOTO HOMES CALENDAR Interior Design September events Australian designer Greg Natale continues his tour de force. | Page 22 Attend Taste of Old Town North, listen to bagpipes along the waterfront and more.| Page 24 20 | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

AGING FROM | 19 In Alexandria, POB has a Low Vision Learning tion specialists help pro- Center and Resale Shop in vide needed services and Old Town and a Low Vision resources by developing Resource Group at Alexan- individualized rehabilita- dria’s Beatley Central Li- tion programs to optimize brary. POB also provides remaining sight. Losing vision screenings for both sight is not a death sen- children and adults. tence; it is just a change in To learn more about perspective. different sight-saving ser- POB is a nonprofit or- vices POB has, or to sched- ganization dedicated to ule a service, call their the improvement and office at 202-234-1010 or preservation of sight and email scurry@youreyes. quality of life by providing org. services and championing healthy vision. POB leads many sight-saving pro- The writer is program grams in the D.C. Metro- coordinator for the Prevention politan region for all ages of Blindness Society of FILE PHOTO and vision levels. Metropolitan Washington. Erin Marie McPherson (Garner)

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Come meet him on Saturday and two books: “The Patterned Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For Interior” and “The Tailored more information contact King Street Cats: [email protected]. Interior.” There’s not a di- chotomy. The styles coexist seamlessly in his interiors. With an international design following, a range of products – furniture, rugs, 1 9 / 2 0 bed linens, tile, wallcover- PHOTO/ ANSON SMART ings, towels and cushions The diagonal pattern created by Natale’s graphic Moscow honed mar- ble tiles in Norwegian rose, Carrara Gioia and emerald green creates a – and a home accessories dynamic ground for classic paneled walls, painted in a soft blush. Season collection launched in the spring, the 45-year old Aus- tralian is a rock star. moire, along with undulat- architects,” known for their Natale’s design business ing or graphic linears. But minimalist aesthetic, Na- is thriving, and he contin- what sets his look apart tale said. ImagInary Symphony ues to earn accolades ev- from others who are equal- “But everything in Syd- erywhere. He was honored ly ebullient about pattern ney looked like that,” he in 2016 as international is that it’s tempered with said. “Minimalist white Saturday, designer of the year by the crisp tailoring. boxes dominated interior Oct 5, 2019 ∙ 8 p.m. High Point Market Authority Natale said he was in- design. If I kept doing what and is contemplating a fur- fluenced profoundly by the everyone else was doing, I Sunday, ther extension of his product sets of the ‘80s TV series wouldn’t stand out.” Oct 6, 2019 ∙ 3 p.m. offerings. This month, he’ll “Dynasty,” which he devot- So Natale did his home- open his first retail shop in edly watched with his four work, researching mid-cen- Sydney, Australia. older sisters. tury design, and was drawn to Part of what has grabbed “It’s totally one of the the works of Italian Gio Pon- The ASO’s season opens global attention is Natale’s reasons I became an interi- ti, the late English designer with Beethoven’s Triple mastery of pattern. It’s a or designer,” Natale said. David Nightingale Hicks and Concerto featuring soloists signature consistent in his Embracing the ‘80s Danish designer Verner Pan- Rita Sloan (piano), Nicholas work – sometimes in-your- Memphis design movement, ton. His “aha” moment was face, but never overpower- he then wanted to paint the idea of laying pattern over Tavani (violin) and Alan ing. Page through his new everything pink and tur- ‘90s minimalism. Richardson (cello) under book and you’ll become quoise. He went to design Unafraid of big notes, as the direction of Maestro aware of pattern as perhaps school, studied architec- he puts it, Natale often sets James Ross. you had not considered it ture and worked for three the tone at the front door. In before; how the fluting on a different modernist archi- a home whose interiors he glass shower door interacts tecture firms. When he de- crafted with strong Spanish with the grain of a cerused cided to go out on his own, Revival influence in a west- wood vanity, geometric he thought long and hard ern suburb of Sydney, he marble tiles on the wall and about who he wanted to be punctuated the staircase for a green terrazzo floor. as a designer. maximum impact, paving Adult: $20-$85 Student: $10 Youth: $5 Natale’s pattern de- “I was inspired by Da- the treads with black gran- signs include swirling mal- vid Chipperfield and John (703) 548-0885 • www.alexsym.org achite, an alluring watery Pawson, amazing [British] SEE HOMES | 23 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 23 HOMES

HOMES FROM | 22 with architecture.” It’s that layering that He often introduces pat- Martyn Lawrence Bullard ite and lending character tern in a more architectural of Bravo’s “Million Dollar to the risers with patterned way. In his own apartment Decorators” applauded: “I black and white cement tiles in Sydney, he created a am particularly fond of his that he designed. 3D effect on the doors of a layering – a difficult skill Natale said he realizes walk-in closet in the foyer. to master – with which he that pattern can be intimidat- “I wanted it to feel like brings personality to each ing and polarizing, but that it a piece of art,” Natale said. space, whether eclectic or can impact how we feel about Natale uses a lot of gold minimal.” a space. His own fearless ap- for warmth, and he likes it “Pattern can bring a proach sounds simple. both shiny, matte and bur- space to life,” Natale said. “It’s about balance,” Na- nished, sometimes inten- “It introduces a vital layer tale said. “I may start with a tionally luxe. to the design of a house, geometric pattern, then use “Glam to me is about all delivering a dynamic buzz, an organic pattern, then a the layering, with metals, adding contrast and bal- PHOTO/ANSON SMART plain texture or wall color. texture and pattern,” Natale ance, injecting warmth, A sculpted circular rug punctuated by shades of lavender follows It’s a magic trilogy. And I said. “I like an interior to look detail and interest. And I the form of a curved sofa, accented with pillows in shades of blue. love the way pattern plays glamorous and feel rich.” couldn’t live without it.”

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This concert is free for forever homes for dogs currently in Vernon Ave. dria’s Arts and Cultural District, di- the community, but the suggested foster homes. Pet Connect Rescue Information: www.birchmere.com nolia Terrace at Carlyle House. Learn verse neighborhoods, wonderful food, donation is $10. Enjoy live music, volunteers will be present at Weichert how to play 18th-century games such healthy living, the Art League School meet local artists and help Friends of with dogs and adoption applications. BOOK EVENT: “THE LAST as Shut the Box, Whist and more from and much more. Enjoy tastes from ROAM bring music to kids’ lives. Weichert Realtors is collecting pet CARD: INSIDE GEORGE W. game masters during the evening. several Old Town North neighborhood Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m. food, toys, towels and bedding as well BUSH’S DECISION TO SURGE Light hors d’oeuvres and two drinks restaurants while listening to great Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, as Pet Connect financial contribu- IN IRAQ” The Potomac Yard per visitor are included in the price of music and chatting with friends and 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. tions. There will be refreshments for Barnes & Noble will host a book event the ticket. The event includes a tour neighbors. Samplings in past years Information: www.delrayartisans.org pets and their humans. for the newly released book “The have included pizza, barbecue, Thai Time: 10 a.m. to noon Last Card: Inside George W. Bush’s of the first floor of the house. Cost chicken and fresh pasta. The weekly SEPTEMBER 21 Location: 121 N. Pitt St. Decision to Surge in Iraq,” by Jeffrey is $40 per person, and the event is Thursday farmers’ and artisans’ Information: [email protected] A. Engel, Timothy Andrews Sayle, Hal open to guests ages 21 and older. market will be operating, and the ARTS ON THE HORIZON 5K Brands and William Inboden. The Time: 6 to 8 p.m. playground and dog park will be open. FUNDRAISER Join Arts on the Hori- SEPTEMBER 22 event will feature Sayle and Joshua Location: Carlyle House Historic Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Rovner, an American University pro- zon as it hosts its second annual 5K Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. Location: Montgomery Park, 901 N. fundraiser. Families are invited to run ALEXANDRIA’S HISTORIC fessor, who will facilitate a conversa- Royal St. or walk to support Arts on the Hori- BREWERIES TOUR Celebrate tion about the story behind President Information: www.novaparks.com Information: oldtownnorth.org/taste zon’s arts education programs and Oktoberfest with a walking tour of Al- Bush’s decision to surge in Iraq and performances. Registration is $25. exandria’s historic breweries. Brewing its impact on politics today. BE RYONG MARTIAL ARTS WATERFRONT BAGPIPE Time: 8 a.m. in the D.C. area began in 1770 with Time: 1 to 3 p.m. OPEN HOUSE Be Ryong is holding CONCERT Celebrate Alexandria’s Location: Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort the arrival of Edinburgh-born Andrew Location: Barnes & Noble, 3651 its annual open house for those Scottish heritage as bagpipes and Hunt Rd. Wales. The city was also home to the Jefferson Davis Hwy. that might be interested in martial drums provide the soundtrack. The Information: Information: www.artsonthehorizon. Robert Portner Brewing Company’s 703-299-9124 arts. There will be free Tae Kwon Do City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums org massive Tivoli Brewery. The tour will present a free concert. Combining explores alleyways, repurposed SEPTEMBER 25 classes, Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do precision marching with innovative SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL KING buildings, historic taverns, brewing demonstrations and a performance musical arrangements, the band has STREET ART FESTIVAL Histor- artifacts in the Alexandria Archaeol- BANNED BOOKS READ-OUT Did by the award-winning Be Ryong Elite been delighting audiences for more ic King Street transforms into an ogy Museum, a 1793 ice well and, you know that books are still being Demo Team. than four decades. Come down to the outdoor art gallery with original fine of course, Alexandria’s magnificent banned in the 21st century? Banned Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. waterfront and enjoy the pipes, drums artwork by more than 200 artists colonial-era architecture. or challenged book titles include, “To Location: 218 W. Glebe Rd. and a special performance by area from around the country. Enjoy live Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Kill A Mockingbird,” “Beloved” and the Information: www.beryong.com Scottish dancers. music and interactive art activities, Location: 221 King St. Harry Potter series. The Alexandria Time: 7:30 p.m. as well as The Art League’s ice cream Information: garrettpeck.com Library, in partnership with the North- Location: Waterfront Park, 1 King St. bowl fundraiser and the Torpedo Fac- ern Virginia Fine Arts Association, SEPTEMBER 29 Information: www.facebook.com/ tory Art Center’s second annual Beer BILLY PRICE PRESENTS A TRIB- is hosting its annual Banned Books pg/CityofAlexandriaPipesandDrums & Wine Torpedo Garden. This event is UTE TO ROY BUCHANAN Re- Read-Out. Join honorary host Mayor TFAA COLLECTOR’S CHOICE free and open to the public. nowned soul-blues singer Billy Price Justin Wilson, Library Director Rose SELECTION PARTY AND ART SEPTEMBER 20 Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., presents a tribute to Roy Buchanan Dawson and others who will read LOVERS SWEEPSTAKES The Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an array of special guest from banned books to celebrate the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association is freedom to read. BENEFIT CONCERT FOR Location: King Street from Washing- musicians. Price was the vocalist on hosting the Collector’s Choice Selec- FRIENDS OF ROAM Attend the Del ton to Union streets. two of the late Buchanan’s albums. Time: 7 p.m. tion Party and Art Lovers Sweepstakes Ray Artisans gallery for a musical per- Information: visitalexandriava.com/ Special guests for the tribute include Location: The Athenaeum, 201 formance to benefit Friends of ROAM, artfest award-winning blues-rock guitarist Prince St. fundraiser at its Mosaic Satellite Gal- Information: www.nvfaa.org/hap- lery in Fairfax County. Similar to The pening Art League’s annual Patrons’ Show, participants will have the opportunity SATURDAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 to take home one of 45 donated KING STREET SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER 22 HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA HOMES works of art valued at $200 or higher 10AM-7PM 10AM-5PM TOUR The Twig, the junior auxiliary of in honor of the TFAA’s 45th anniver- INOVA Alexandria Hospital, is pleased sary. There will also be a traditional to present the 78th annual Historic sweepstakes for three pieces of art Alexandria Homes Tour. Everyone valued equal to or higher than $1,500. ART is welcome to join a walking tour of Tickets for the selection party are several area residences of historic $200, and tickets for the sweepstakes and other significance in Old Town FESTIVAL Alexandria. Tickets are $40 advance are $45. The gallery at Mosaic will be purchase and $45 the day of the tour. open for preview from Sept. 18 to 29. KING STREET IN Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, VA Location: Ramsay House Visitors Location: TFAA Mosaic Satellite Center, 221 King St. Gallery, 105 District Ave., Fairfax FREE ADMISSION Information: www.thetwig.org VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ArtFestival Information: tinyurl.com/tfaacc19 BEFORE THEY WERE AMER- Presented by ICANS: A PROLOGUE TO THE LOVE OUR LOCAL AUTHORS REVOLUTIONARY WAR Gads- FESTIVAL More than 20 local au- by’s Tavern Museum highlights the thors and illustrators will present and complexity of early America, but sign their books at the Love Our Local these challenges and uncertainties Authors festival. LOLA festivals are lim- were rooted in what transpired before ited to self-published and small-press and during the Revolutionary War. In authors who live in the Virginia/Mary- preparation for the 250th anniversary Information: (561) 746-6615 of 1776, public historians will share land/D.C. area and have not already their research into this turbulent time had an opportunity to sell their books during a one-day symposium. Cost at a Hooray for Books! event. is $60 per person and $50 for OHA Time: 3 to 5 p.m. members and students. Location: Hooray for Books!, 1555 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. King St. Location: Starts at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.hooray4books.com Information: 703-746-4242 SEE CALENDAR | 25 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 25 CALENDAR CALENDAR FROM | 24 OCTOBER 6 WALK TO BUST CANCER The OCTOBER 5 National Breast Center Foundation is Did you know? TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL ART holding its third annual Walk to Bust 18 days Baby’s heart begins to beat Cancer to increase awareness and ON THE AVENUE Art on the Av- 43 days Brain coordinates movement enue is a multicultural arts festival celebrate survivorship. Entertain- celebrating Alexandria’s diversity. ment and activities will be available 8 weeks All organs are functioning before and after the walk. It is rec- Each year, more than 50,000 visitors 9 weeks Has permanent, individual fingerprints stroll down Mount Vernon Avenue to ommended to register in advance. discover more than 300 artists, from Time: 9 to 11, 7:30 a.m. check-in 10 weeks Baby can feel sense of comfort/pain Location: Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort jewelers to glass makers to painters, 11 weeks Baby can smile & suck his/her thumb while enjoying a variety of musicians Hunt Rd. and food vendors. Activities for Information: www.givegab.com/ Over 2 million couples wait to adopt—including children include scarecrow-stuffing, campaigns/walk-to-bust-cancer pumpkin-painting and more. children of all races & those with special needs Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. OCTOBER 6 Location: Mount Vernon Avenue Any textbook will confirm what every doctor knows: Information: artontheavenue.org HIGHLAND ECHOES ALEXAN- DRIA PERFORMANCE This two- LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION P r o l i f e a c r o s s a m e r i c a . o r g ( 7 0 3 ) 7 8 0 - 4 7 0 0 ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY hour dance and music extravaganza ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENING contains a wealth of talent derived The 2019-2020 season opens with from all areas of Scottish life. The a program that explores war and show includes a cast of Highland peace and the curiosity of conversa- dancers, a step dancer, live musi- tion. Starting with a grandly spunky cians, Gaelic and English Female overture from Wagner’s well-loved vocals, Bagpipes and fiddle tunes. • Dog Walking and only comedic opera, “Die Meis- The 2019 tour features new music, tersinger,” the concert features three more dancing and new costumes • Pet Sitting virtuosic soloists on violin, cello and to reflect both the traditional and piano in Beethoven’s inspired Triple modern use of the tartan. This mix Concerto. In the second half the of traditional and contemporary • Overnight Stays “Imaginary Symphony,” composed arts marries the present and the of four movements by four com- ancient. As part of its community posers, depicts visions of pastoral outreach, the Highland Echoes will Where Your Pets are Part of Our Family beauty juxtaposed with a war march give more than 250 tickets to local and a call for peace. This concert schools for the performance and will commemorates the 75th anniversary invite local Scottish dance schools, year of the D-Day invasion. Perfor- pipe bands and organizations to be mances take place on Oct. 5 and 6. represented at the show. (571) 438-2323 Time: Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday Time: 7:30 p.m. at 3 p.m. Location: Schlesinger Concert Hall, www.PassionatelyPets.com Location: 700 N. Fairfax St. 4915 East Campus Dr. Information: www.alexsym.org Information: highlandechoesalexan- dria.eventbrite.com Bank Where POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! You Breathe

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Leaders from these groups expressed satisfaction at this devel- opment and indicated they intend to be more of a political force moving forward. This is a positive development for public en- gagement in Alexandria. The issue also motivated bicycle enthusiasts, pedestrian safety advocates and many others living on or near Seminary Road to testify in favor of the “road diet” option. Saturday’s public hearing made clear that there is signifi- cant support for this alternative within the City of Alexandria, support that we admit we previously underestimated. A process like Saturday’s public hearing lets people on both Your Views sides of an issue hear what their neighbors think, which helps create empathy. Civic association leaders testified in favor of keeping Seminary Road at four lanes, while some dues-paying Call.Click.Connect system works members of those same associations respectfully testified in To the editor: · Improved timing of pedestrian signals at favor of a road diet. I need to thank city staff for listening and Library Lane and N. Jordan Street – complet- Several members of city council also demonstrated real hearing my requests for improved safety on ed; leadership on the dais. Newcomers Amy Jackson, Mo Seif- Seminary Road between N. Howard Street and · Need for repair of the damaged steps to eldein and Canek Aguirre took the lead in peppering staff Kenmore Avenue. the Burke Library on Library Lane – scheduled with questions during their presentations, which set the Action has been taken on a number of my for October 2019; stage for council’s full discussion of the issue after public requests. Some of my requests await action, · Change of school speed zone from testimony had wrapped up. but I know they have been received and are 25 mph to 15 mph at Hammond Middle Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Councilor John being evaluated for appropriate response. School – in discussion; Chapman were especially impressive as they explained their My list of requests, placed over a period of · Lane indicator sign at Seminary Road and reasoning for, in the case of Bennett-Parker, and against, in the time, with results are below: N. Jordan repositioned from behind a tree for case of Chapman, the road diet option. Bennett-Parker detailed · Sidewalk needed to replace ‘cow path’ on better visibility – completed; her extensive personal research – which is becoming a staple N. Van Dorn Street between Kenmore Avenue · Tree on Seminary Road west of N. of her council tenure – on the topic in explaining why she was and W. Braddock Road – completed; Ivanhoe Street trimmed for pedestrian voting for the road diet. · Removal of mislocated island in front of access – completed; Chapman explained why he, like Transportation and Park- Hammond Middle School – completed; · One speed meter sign in each direction ing Board Chairman William Schuyler, had supported a road · Widening of the sidewalk on Seminary on Seminary Road between N. Howard and N. diet on King Street but felt the circumstances were different on Road east of the fire station to provide space Pickett streets – requested; Seminary Road. Chapman also contended this vote was prema- for pedestrians to walk past the obstructions · Improved eastbound traffic flow/pedes- ture, as it didn’t allow sufficient time for the culture of driving in the sidewalk – completed; trian crossing between I-395 and Library Lane on Seminary Road to change – as it did on Quaker Lane – when · Corner concrete work at N. Jordan Street - VDOT contacted – major project. the speed limit was lowered from 35 to 25 miles per hour. and Seminary Road to improve safety for pe- All of these requests were submitted It was appropriate that the final council vote was 4-3, giv- destrians – completed; through the Call.Click.Connect feature on en that both the road diet and four lane proposals had roughly · Removal of wrongly placed TransUr- the city’s website and most were acted on in a equal support in the community. While we are sorry the road ban toll sign at the fire station on Semi- timely manner. I also realize that I need to be diet passed, and still think it’s inappropriate for that stretch of nary Road – completed; reasonable in my response-time expectation. Seminary, the process worked on Saturday. · Placement of a center median 25 mph Obviously, city staff listened to and Unfortunately – and stunningly – instead of celebrat- sign at Kenmore Avenue and Seminary Road heeded my requests. I thank them for their ing the fact that 110 Alexandrians signed up to speak at to alert drivers coming from the west over the efforts in responding. They did a great job. I-395 overpass of the 25 mph speed limit on -Carolyn Griglione, SEE OUR VIEW | 27 Seminary Road – completed; Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 27

OUR VIEW FROM | 26 The irony with Wilson’s frustration is that council The facts about indigenous peoples the public hearing, the tre- needn’t have considered this mendous civic engagement issue at all, which would have To the editor: French and Indian War, but when Britain this issue generated or the saved at least eight hours of The proposal floating around city hall, prevailed, it sought the friendship and alli- fact that his preferred road time. It was city staff, which pending action as early as this month with- ance of even the tribes that had sided with diet prevailed, Mayor Justin made clear their preference for out much public discussion, to substitute the French. In return, the tribes asked for Wilson fumed at the end of the road diet option from the “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” for Columbus protection against white colonial expansion. the hearing that “this can’t start, that appealed the mat- Day, relies upon widespread misapprehen- So, King George III issued the Royal Proc- happen again.” ter to council even before the sion of history. lamation of 1763 which rendered all land When pressed by the Times TPB voted. Clearly, staff read Columbus’ 1492 discovery of the Western grants given by the government to British to explain his public hearing the tea leaves and anticipated Hemisphere is erroneously faulted for lead- subjects who fought for the Crown against statement, Wilson said he the TPB’s vote in favor of four ing to the genocide of its indigenous peoples. France worthless and forbade all white set- meant the process needs to lanes on Seminary. On the contrary, only a year later in 1493, tlement west of a line drawn through the be expedited because in the The problem with “expe- Pope Alexander VI issued the Inter cetera pa- Appalachian’s mountain crests. case of Seminary, a year-long diting the process” is that pal bull which protected native peoples with He delineated everything west of that process on a 0.9 mile stretch of residents would certainly the intent to “save their souls” by conversion, line, known as the “Royal Proclamation road had put too much strain according to papalencyclicals.net. Line,” as an “Indian Reserve,” according to on everybody involved. SEE OUR VIEW | 28 I had the opportunity to carefully handle Wikipedia. Colonists who had already settled one of the ornate, hand-scripted copies of west of the Appalachians were ordered to re- this document at my alma mater, the Cath- turn east of the mountains. olic University of America in D.C. Far from Excluding the white colonists from the Change Columbus Day’s name allowing genocide, the papal bull instructs, vast region west of the Appalachians filled To the editor: or be killed.” This is an abso- “It is your duty, to lead the peoples dwelling people within the colonies with indigna- Since city council pro- lutely flabbergasting line of in those islands and countries to embrace the tion and was a factor in the discontent posed renaming Columbus thinking that erases the basic Christian religion” and insists “the health of which would later motivate the Ameri- Day to Indigenous People’s fact that indigenous commu- souls be cared for” while nations are brought can Revolution. Many – including George Day two weeks ago, I have nities were invaded. to the faith. Washington, Benjamin Franklin and the seen some appalling defenses Finally, there are those This “Doctrine of Discovery” forms the Lee family – had bought land claims, with of the status quo. The defens- who believe we should not basis of all European claims in the Ameri- hopes to resell for substantial profit, in es are so odious they backfire, question the foundation- cas as well as the foundation for the Unit- the now-forbidden territories. far more effectively mak- al mythology of Columbus’s ed States’ western expansion. In the U.S. However, many, including Washington, ing the case that we should “discovery,” because doing so Supreme Court’s 1823 “Johnson v. McIn- felt that the measure was only temporary change the holiday name. calls into question the legiti- tosh” case, Chief Justice John Marshall’s in order to ensure greater peace with the First, some have argued macy of our presence in North opinion in the unanimous decision held native tribes. Colonial authorities pushed other “explorers” were more America today. Sounds more that this principle had affirmed the right a plan to increase the area allowed for set- brutal than Columbus. Split- like a guilty conscience than of settlers to inhabit this land, according tlement, but the crown never gave approv- ting hairs over which con- a historical argument. to gilderlehrman.org. al. Britain committed 10,000 troops along queror killed more people in Those who have advocat- Columbus’ discovery resulted in human the Royal Proclamation Line to make set- worse ways misses the point ed for removing Confederate moral progress which led to the end of such tlers leave and stop new ones with limited entirely. memorials in Virginia are fa- barbarous practices as the Aztec’s human success. When the associated costs led to Others have noted that miliar with these arguments: sacrifices, estimated at as many as 20,000 increased taxes on the colonists, eventually Columbus should not be “Do not challenge history, or per year, according to historyextra.com. their discontent led to the revolution, ac- blamed for indigenous deaths it shall be lost forever.” Me- As current inhabitants of this conti- cording to thoughtco.com. in this country because he morials, statues and calendar nent, we at our peril undertake formal ac- Whatever issues there were in the early isn’t the one who came to days are not history, they are tions calling into question the legitimacy days of colonial settlement, at least in what North America. This aca- the manifestations of what a of our presence here since those who would became the United States, the British and demic handwaving is meant society chooses to valorize. change the holiday’s name risk a slippery the native tribes had worked things out so to distract from his role as Having Columbus on a pedes- slope which ends by calling into question that both white Europeans and indigenous the figurehead for European tal is an acknowledgment that our right to inhabit this continent. peoples could share this continent. The col- colonization, initiating a cen- invasion, exploitation and A more troublesome, often overlooked onists’ victory in the American Revolution turies long cycle of invasion, slaughter for economic gain development lies in our colonial and United erased the Royal Proclamation Line. enslavement and genocide all are American values. Keeping States history. Because Columbus and his The fault for our country’s mistreatment along the shores of the Amer- him there now means we be- successor explorers came under a directive of indigenous peoples lies not with Colum- icas. The third argument de- lieve we cannot do better, or to Christianize the peoples they encoun- bus, whose discovery revolutionized much fends European behavior as be better. tered, despite wars, conflicts and pandemics of the world, but in the American founders’ self-defense: One person de- -Alex Howe, during the early decades of the encounter avarice for land. We should not fault Colum- scribed the situation as “kill Alexandria between these different cultures, at least in bus for what the American revolutionaries what became the United States, the British and generations of their successors did to maintained good relations with the native the indigenous peoples of this continent. The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the tribes with which they traded for furs and writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the other items that were coveted in England. -Dino Drudi, endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. Some tribes sided with the British in the Alexandria 28 | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES OUT OF THE ATTIC

Denise Dunbar The Mount Vernon Cotton Factory Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] This painting of Alex- without being charged. Three andria from 1853 shows the months later, a common nem- Missy Schrott Editor viewer a depiction of the sev- esis to Alexandria’s buildings [email protected] en-year-old Mount Vernon came to the Cotton Factory, Cotton Factory, now at 515 as a fire was started by a sack Margaret Stevens Sales Director N. Washington St. In 1846, a of cotton accidentally coming [email protected] state charter with 10 investors into contact with a gas lamp. opened a four-story brick fac- Luckily, quick action prevent- Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Emerita tory, with other outbuildings, ed the fire from significantly [email protected] on the one acre of real estate spreading, and the factory re- between Oronoco and Pend- turned to normal operations EDITORIAL leton streets. The enterprise within a matter of days. Cody Mello-Klein had the blessing of the local However, the factory’s Reporter & Photographer populace because it was an misfortune led the partners [email protected] employment opportunity. The to sell the business the next IMAGE/ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY factory employed 150 people, year. A combination of old ADVERTISING mostly women who earned and new partners bought Deb Riley between $12 and $17 a month. the four-story factory, the many large buildings in was dismissed from military [email protected] Despite the optimism sur- picking house, the engine the city, the Mount Vernon service. Pettit later became rounding its opening, the fac- house, a brick office and a Cotton Factory was requisi- an attorney. Pettit’s papers Marty DeVine [email protected] tory failed to meet the expec- fireproof waste house for tioned by the Army. Unlike from his time as the warden tations of its stockholders. In $26,000. Three years later, many buildings which be- can still be viewed at the Margaret Stevens fact, in March 1852, the board that partnership sold the op- came makeshift hospitals, Special Collections Library [email protected] of directors decided to lease eration to John Rosencrantz 515 N. Washington was used on Queen Street. Patrice V. Culligan the factory to another compa- of Philadelphia for $35,000. as a prison for captured Con- The end of Pettit’s military [email protected] ny starting that August – be- Rosencrantz and two part- federate soldiers. career was not the end of the Tina Franco fore the painting was finished. ners renovated the factory The prison was run by facility’s life though. We’ll Office Administrator More bad news befell the and got the machinery in Capt. R.D. Pettit, a man continue its story next week, [email protected] building on July 21, 1854. Its working order. For once, the who was court-martialed as it took on a new significance night watchman, 21-year-old business prospered. after the war for his cruelty in Alexandria’s economy. GRAPHIC DESIGN Michael Kiggin, was found But that came to an to his charges. His interro- Lyvian Sieg beaten to death. Though two abrupt halt on May 24, 1861, gation techniques drew the Out of the Attic is [email protected] people were arrested in the when the Union Army came scrutiny of his superiors, provided by the Office of case, they were both released to occupy Alexandria. Like and after his conviction he Historic Alexandria. CONTRIBUTORS

Mara Benner OUR VIEW FROM | 27 mayor has in mind is a text The democratic process Saturday’s. Far from being a Alexa Epitropoulos amendment that requires is often messy. Contentious, problem that “can’t happen Kim Gilliam be left with less input if the all repaved roads to under- divisive issues are part of again,” meetings like Sat- Elizabeth Holm same process isn’t followed go road diets, then residents that process. Every year in urday’s showcase our city’s Pam Hunt when, say, Duke Street is due would have no input at all Alexandria, a handful of health. And public input, for repaving and a road diet is when future major arteries important topics result in even six hours of it, is the Louise Krafft proposed. Worse, if what the are up for repaving. lengthy public hearings like straw that stirs the drink. Jim McElhatton Dr. Vivek Sinha Jordan Wright Weekly Poll

ALEXTIMES LLC Take the poll at alextimes.com Denise Dunbar Last Week This Week Managing Partner Saturday is the first city council public hearing of the If you were involved in the Seminary Road discussion, The Ariail family fall term. What do you think is the most important issue do you feel like your perspective was heard by city Suzanne Brock council will decide this term? council and/or city staff? William Dunbar 46% Seminary Road restructuring A) Yes, I think members of council and staff listened to HOW TO REACH US 30% Whether to turn lower King Street into a pedestrian zone my perspective. 110 S. Pitt St. 11% Something else B) No, I felt that no one listened to my views. Alexandria, VA 22314 10% Whether to allow or ban scooters C) City staff listened but council did not. 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 3% I’m not sure D) Council members listened but city staff did not. www.alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | 29 Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES JOHN ANDREWS (86), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 10, 2019 JACOB BROWN (91), of Alexandria, Sept. 7, 2019 JOSEPH COFLIN (82), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 14, 2019 KENNETH HUDSON JR. (63), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 12, 2019 DARREN MARTINEAU (52), of Alexandria, Sept. 14, 2019 ERIN M. MCPHERSON (GARNER) (30), of Alexandria, Sept. 13, 2019 GAYNELL SEGRETTO (67), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 13, 2019 RICHARD TURNER (75), formerly of Alexandria, Sept. 15, 2019 Solutions from last week Solutions from

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Rod for vaulting 85. “Born a ___” (Trevor Noah 21. Moscato region 71. Jenga or trivia 120. New ___ (certain spiritual 17. Each book) 22. Word after masking or 73. Intros believer) 18. Liquefies measuring 75. Nail-file material 121. Fish organ 28. Long (for) 87. “I’m iffy on it” 23. One may watch a wren 76. “Oh, duh!” 123. Shave to straighten, as a 30. Nevada gambling hub 89. Deceive 24. One of Neptune’s 14 77. Picks up on hairline 31. Steamy room 90. Open-front sweater 25. “The ___ King” (2019 remake 78. Silly, slangily 126. Roof projection 32. They never get fined for 91. Riyadh citizen starring Beyonce) 79. “Boyz n the Hood” actress 127. Party skipper’s anxiety, littering 93. Red Sesame Street resident 26. Like demons Long slangily 33. “By yesterday!” 94. ___ the pot 27. Rogers of country 80. “Emogenius” channel 128. Ready, willing and ___ 35. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” writer 95. Yucca relative 29. *Succinct (first 3 letters + 81. 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Media slant 3. *Mounds bars contain it (first 2 54. Get in the way of 113. Get started 45. New Mexico pueblo site 99. “Stop!” + last 2) 56. Use, as a salsa bowl 115. Activist ___ P. Newton 47. Jog relative 100. Like many Pixar movies 4. French bathroom fixture 58. Tremendous 116. Stepped 49. Subpar 102. Messes up 5. Low soccer score 60. Snack aisle triangle 118. Close by 51. Square foot, e.g. 104. Tousle 6. Emmy winner Laura 62. *Dangle (first 1 + last 3) 122. Cause of a serve redo 52. Pet advocacy grp. 106. Texter’s “Stop, that’s gross!” 7. Tempo stat 63. “Famous” cookie name 124. Colorful card game 53. Ill-conceived 107. Prefix for guided 8. Come home to ___ 64. Like many garments 125. Cooking spray brand 30 | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Classifieds AUCTIONS EDUCATION/ Need CDL Drivers? at 703-619-8316 or email Yards, and Sheds and Other Small Advertise your JOB [email protected]. 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For more informa- Text Amendment #2019-0006 of property by the City of Alexan- tion or to register to speak at Fences on Corner lots, Fences dria to Galena Capital Partners, the public hearing, please with Zone Transition, Height of LLC and the resulting change in use Be A Census Taker contact the Clerk of the Board Accessory Structures in Required of that property is consistent with the City of Alexandria Master Plan pursuant to Section 9.06 of the City  Extra income Charter.  Flexible hours Apply Online Applicant: City of Alexandria 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS  Weekly pay Special Use Permit #2017-0097  Paid training Encroachment #2019-0004 5601 & 5603 Courtney Avenue and 720, 730 & 750 South Van Dorn Street - Virginia Paving Company For more information or help applying, please call Review 1-855-JOB-2020 Public Hearing and consideration Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII www.gsa.gov/fedrelay of (A) a review of a previously

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1/",/9 Special Use Permit #2019-0067 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. 805 King Street - Apartment Hotel A public hearing will be held by the Êfor aÊ ______Wine and Beer On and Off Premise ______Êlicense (type[s] of license[s] applied for) and Parking Reduction Board of Architectural Review on Information about the above Public Hearing and consideration of WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2019 be- item(s) may be obtained from the to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. a request for a Special Use Permit to ginning at 7:00 PM in Sister Cities Department of Planning & Zoning, Vanessa Moore ______operate an apartment hotel with a Room 1101, of City Hall, 301 King City Hall, 301 King Street, Room (name and title of owner/partner/officer authorizing advertisement) parking reduction; zoned: KR/ King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 2100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing Street urban retail. on the following applications: or at 703.746.3833 www.alexandria- Applicant: Old Town 1, LLC, repre- va.gov/dockets. date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov sented by Robert Brant, attorney or 800-552-3200.

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Subdivision #2019-0005 502 North Quaker Lane Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to re-sub- divide an existing lot into two lots; zoned: R-20/ Single-Family. Applicant: Charles R. Hooff, III, represented by M. Catharine Puskar, attorney

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