Poultry Proposal Deferred

Alexandria Times

Vol. 15, No. 12 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. MARCH 21, 2019 Poultry proposal deferred

PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN Ed Semonian has served as a circuit court clerk since 1979. Court clerk steps down after 40 years

Ed Semonian reflects was to serve two eight-year PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN on career, legacy terms. That plan was only The proposed chicken slaughterhouse would be located at 3225 Colvin St. The one-story building and future off by 24 years. is 7,250 square feet and is surrounded by a mixture of industrial and commercial uses, including Semonian is finally re- several pet care facilities. BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN tiring again – after 40 years as Alexandria’s clerk of the Short-handed council live butcher shop that would ALSO FROM When Ed Semonian first court. refuses to approve be operated by DC Poultry COUNCIL: ran for the circuit court For Alexandria’s lawyers, halal butcher shop Market, a nationwide halal clerk’s office in 1979, he did ministers, law enforcement meat operation also known Pay-by-phone so reluctantly. He had re- officials and residents, Se- BY MISSY SCHROTT as Saba Live Poultry. Cus- parking pilot tired after working for years monian, 86, has been a tomers would choose their as a lawyer and legal coun- City council deferred a chickens from a windowless made permanent sel. The plan, if he won, SEE SEMONIAN | 9 decision on whether to ap- holding room, then wait on Page 5 prove a live poultry butcher the premises for the chick- shop on Colvin Street to its ens to be killed and prepared New waterfront INSIDE next legislative session, de- for them to take home. restaurants at spite it being one of the most The halal meat prepa- Tying the Knot Seniors anticipated and controver- ration method is governed Robinson Landing Julie and Eric Black’s Nominations are sial topics discussed at Sat- by Islamic law and de- get the go-ahead love story began open for Excellence urday’s public hearing. signed to guarantee the Page 13 in a yoga studio. in Aging Awards. The proposed business is Page 15 Page 23 a halal poultry market and SEE POULTRY | 14

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Only blocks within pro- restricted to streets within gram’s original bound- the boundaries of the wa- aries are eligible terfront, Wolfe Street, Prin- cess Street and Washington BY MISSY SCHROTT Street. With the proposal to make the pilot permanent, Council voted unani- staff recommended remov- mously to make a pay-by- ing the boundary so that phone parking pilot perma- blocks near any metered area nent at its public hearing on would be eligible. Council, Saturday. however, voted to maintain The pilot program, which the boundaries. has been controversial since The proposal first went its inception in 2016, allows to council for permanent residents in Old Town to pe- approval at its Feb. 23 pub- tition for their block to have lic hearing, but had to be pay-by-phone parking. Since deferred due to an adminis- 2016, the program has been trative error. At Saturday’s implemented on 13 blocks. public hearing, many of the Vehicles without residential same residents who spoke parking stickers must pay PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN at the Feb. 23 hearing went for parking on these blocks The city has already implemented the pay-by-phone parking program on 13 blocks of Old Town. before council again to state through a mobile app. their approval or opposition. To become a pay-by- 50 percent of the residen- either have existing me- a residential pay-by-phone Many of those who spoke phone block, residents must tial properties abutting the tered spaces, be adjacent to parking fee has already been in favor of making the pilot submit a petition signed block, according to the staff an existing metered block or approved. by occupants of more than report. Eligible blocks must be adjacent to a block where The pilot program was SEE PARKING | 6 NEW LISTING IN OLD TOWN 412 Wilkes Street Fine location near the river front, as well as markets, schools, cafes & restaurants. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 renovated bathrooms and a sensationally expanded kitchen with upscale appliances; Miele & Sub-Zero. Lovely natural light, fireplace and private patio. Perfection. $825,000

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PARKING FROM | 5 find parking,” resident Traci said. “As implemented, the out smart phones. While the ing to contribute to solving Patina said. mobile pay has been a prob- kiosks would make the pro- the parking issues in Old permanent live on blocks Of those opposed to mak- lem since the beginning for gram more inclusive, some Town overall.” that either already have the ing the pilot permanent, sev- seniors and people without said they would be eyesores in During council delibera- pay-by-phone parking or are eral people said the program smart phones.” the Old and Historic District. tions, Councilor Amy Jackson eligible for it. put seniors at a disadvantage Several residents also Lisa Eskew, speaking on said because of opposition, she “I just want to talk about because of technology. spoke about the prospect of behalf of St. Paul’s Episcopal was in favor of making perma- how this has impacted the “I do not support technol- adding pay stations on the Church, spoke about the ben- nent the 13 blocks that have quality of our lives. It has ogy-only payment for park- blocks with the programs for efits of parking kiosks. already implemented pay-by-

made it so much easier to ing,” resident Barbara Beach some of those residents with- “We understand the his- phone parking, not the eligi- toric preservation concerns,” ble blocks or others within the Eskew said. “Considering special parking district. Health and Hope what is fair, and that’s ulti- Vice Mayor Elizabeth mately what we’re interest- Bennett-Parker said she ed in … having a pay station agreed for the most part with available for patrons seems Jackson, but thought it would to be a reasonable solution.” be fairer to make the pro- Those opposed to the gram permanent within the project also expressed con- entire pilot area. Health and Hope cerns about overflow parking “There are several blocks on non-pay-by-phone streets within the black square that Alexandria Cares for the Uninsured that the pilot has caused. have petitioned to be in the “The residential pay-by- program, so I think that it phone parking program pits would be unfair to limit the Alexandria Cares for the Uninsured needs your help to neighbors against neighbors program just to the streets bring “health and hope” to our community’s most vulner- in Old Town,” Old Town Civic that already have it,” Ben- Association President Steve nett-Parker said. able and economically disadvantaged residents. Many Milone said. “Many blocks On a motion by Councilor are the “working poor” — most are not connected to the adopt new pay-by-phone Mo Seifeldein, the five coun- [fees], which pushes visitors cil members present voted City’s health safety net and therefore are at increased to park on the neighboring unanimously to make the risk for poor health and even premature death. blocks that don’t yet have program permanent within pay-by-phone, making park- the special parking district Your donations will provide ing on those blocks more area. congested while doing noth- [email protected] With your help, we support for the Fifth Annual can come closer to Free Community Health Fair providing a “medi- for Alexandria’s Uninsured cal home” for every scheduled for this fall. The low-income unin- 2019 Fair will provide each at- sured resident — tendee access to a range of im- thereby giving them portant diagnostic and preven- the “peace of mind” tive services (e.g. glucose and of knowing they can cholesterol tests, vision and access timely and af- hearing screens, dental exams fordable health care for kids, and many more) and services for their help finance critical follow-up family. primary care services.

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SEMONIAN FROM | 1 Public service wasn’t the path he originally saw quiet, constant presence for himself, Semonian said. in a city that has changed By the time he entered the dramatically during his clerk’s office, Semonian tenure. Alexandria’s pop- had already had multiple ulation has expanded, ur- careers. He had spent time ban renewal efforts have working for a consulting changed the city’s land- firm in New York City, prac- scape and Semonian’s of- ticed law as a solo practi- fice even moved from city tioner and, later, as part of hall to the courthouse. Se- a law firm in Alexandria be- monian has seen it all, but fore providing legal counsel he is now ready to move on for SunTrust Bank. with the same clear-headed Semonian retired from practicality he brought to SunTrust in 1979, the same the job. year Freddie Jackson, the “If I had to do it all over frontrunner for the circuit again, I would,” Semoni- court clerk’s post, passed an said. “I look upon it as away after suffering a heart a function, and I did it the attack. best I could.” “My phone began to ring Born and raised in Al- and [the judges] asked me exandria, Semonian at- FILE PHOTO to reconsider taking [Jack- tended George Washington son’s] place and running for High School and went on If I had to do it all over again, I would. I look upon the clerk, which I decided to to George Washington Uni- it as a function, and I did it the best I could.” do in a weak moment,” Se- versity’s law program where monian said. he spent nine years in night – Ed Semonian, Alexandria’s citizens clerk of the circuit court school to get his undergrad- T:9.3” uate and graduate degrees. SEE SEMONIAN | 10 Give your money a raise Make your money work harder by earning higher interest rates. Talk to a banker for more details. Offer expires March 22, 2019.

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SEMONIAN FROM | 9 elected Semonian as the I like to help people. I think city’s circuit court clerk for the first time that year. It that’s a part of not only what is a position that folded in we’re here for as part of this his decades of experience in law, real estate and man- job but why we’re here as part aging. The clerk’s office has its hands in almost every of the human side of life.” Lovely facet of Alexandria life, ac- – Ed Semonian, cording to Semonian. clerk of the circuit court “It is the office of pub- MAMA LEAP lic record for all real estate In need of dental care and and she is now healthy and transactions in the city,” Se- a forever home, KSC took hoping to be someone’s one monian said. “… We also have times lasted for months. ing the courthouse, but great care of this precious girl and only love. a public service section that’s The system by which those he influenced through responsible for taking in all people interact with the the years will be his legacy. Come meet her on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For cases that are filed. We issue clerk’s office has changed, Commonwealth’s Attorney more information contact King Street lots of marriage licenses and but the reputation of the Bryan Porter is one of many Cats: [email protected]. we do numerous things for office has remained consis- attorneys to whom Semo- the public. Notaries come in, tent under Semonian’s lead- nian administered an oath, ministers come in to qualify, ership, according to Lonnie and Semonian’s words of we issue subpoenas.” Rich, a partner at the law advice on that day remain As Alexandria has firm Rich Rosenthal Brince- with Porter 18 years later. changed, so has the clerk’s field Manitta Dzubin and “He reminded me that office. Throughout the ear- Kroeger. the oath is what the whole ly 80s, Semonian aimed to “For the public, the thing was about and in a make sure that change hap- clerk’s office is very easy to very gentle way reminded pened as smoothly as pos- deal with, and I think it all me to focus on the words of sible, he said. During his starts from the top because what I was taking an oath to first two terms, Semonian he’s easy to deal with,” Rich and remember that the of- worked to shift the office said. “… I think the good fice is bigger than any one away from paper records reputation the office has is person,” Porter said. and into an early scanning due in substantial part to Although he is stepping system, a change made out Ed Semonian and to his con- down from public service, of necessity. The city’s pop- sistent leadership over the Semonian said he intends ulation had increased dra- years.” to stay active. He said he is matically, Semonian said, For Rich and many oth- looking forward to spend- which meant more work ers, the clerk’s office has ing time with his daughter – and more paper – for the come to represent the fin- in Raleigh, North Carolina, clerk’s office. est qualities of the man who and paddling on the Poto- “We’re totally mech- runs it: a quiet, competent mac River in his canoe. He anized at this point,” Se- work ethic and a kind and is also active in First Baptist monian said. “We’ve gone thoughtful approach to Church of Alexandria, helps through several comput- public service. with several charities and er programs to update the “He’s not a flamboyant serves on local boards. records of the office. Ev- guy. He’s not a headlines Semonian said he ran erything gets scanned and guy,” Rich said. “He does his for the position 40 years we’ve just had to because job. He’s a professional.” ago because he thought he Don’t let the winter blues get you down! we’re overwhelmed with pa- Despite the praise for his could help people, even if in Call Tech Painting today to schedule your per.” job performance, Semonian a small way. Even in retire- Semonian’s office also said now is the right time to ment, he is not done with free estimate, and ask us about our helped implement the Alex- step down. that work. interior winter discount! andria Justice Information “I’ve contributed as “I like to help people,” System, an online resource much as I can contribute Semonian said. “I think for accessing documents in and from this point on my that’s a part of not only 703-684-7702 the clerk’s office. The sys- contribution would not be what we’re here for as part tem, which is one of the old- what it should be just be- of this job but why we’re techpainting.com est in Virginia, has received cause age becomes a factor,” here as part of the human criticism for its periodic Semonian said. side of life.” Painting the blues away in outages, which have some- Semonian might be leav- [email protected] Alexandria’s finest homes since 1987 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 21, 2019 | 11 12 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Hank’s Pasta Bar expansion to include rooftop dining

BY MISSY SCHROTT dining. The applicant was Chamowitz, the attorney also approved to add indoor for the applicant, said. “As Council voted unani- live entertainment and out- an actual matter of fact … mously to add rooftop din- door loudspeakers. the people having a special ing, increase the number of The applicant said the event will be very motivat- seats and increase the hours second floor of the space ed to find parking for their of operation of Hank’s Pasta has been mostly used for guests so I think both as Bar on Montgomery Street storage, but that adding a regulatory matter and a at its public hearing on Sat- more seating would allow practical matter, that will urday. them to use the space for take care of itself.” Hank’s Pasta Bar has special events and overflow Council expressed sup- been operating at 600 dining as needed. port for the expansion Montgomery St. in Old The applicant also re- and approved the proposal Town North since 2015 at quested a parking reduc- unanimously, by a 5-0 vote. a location that has been tion. Based on floor area Councilors John Chapman a restaurant for nearly 30 and seating increases, the RENDERING/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA and Canek Aguirre were not years. The owners also op- restaurant would be re- The expansion of Hank’s Pasta bar will include rooftop dining, present at the public hear- erate Hank’s Oyster Bar on quired to provide 10 spaces. increased seating and increased hours of operation. ing. King Street. Because there is not park- “I’m excited about this The proposal to modify ing on the site, the appli- for almost 30 years and a the second floor was rented expansion. This is a great the original special use per- cant asked for a reduction review of city records re- out for special events. use in our community, so mit for the restaurant in- so that they wouldn’t have vealed no parking-related “The staff has a condi- we’re thrilled to have them volves increasing the num- to provide any parking. Ac- complaints.” tion that when the second continue to grow their pres- ber of seats from 99 to 312, cording to the staff report, Councilor Del Pepper floor is being used for a ence here,” Mayor Justin of which 86 would be ded- “a restaurant has operat- asked how the restaurant special event, that we find Wilson said. icated to outdoor rooftop ed at the site with 99 seats would handle parking when off street parking,” David [email protected]

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Residents say pro- that there’s a mechanism posal doesn’t include to provide additional park- adequate parking ing if we need it.” With little discussion BY MISSY SCHROTT from the five council members who were present at Council voted unani- the public hearing – Coun- mously to approve three cilors John Chapman and new restaurant spaces at Canek Aguirre were ab- the former Robinson Ter- sent – council voted 5-0 minal South site on the wa- to approve the special use terfront at Saturday’s pub- permits for the restau- lic hearing. rants. After the approval, Applicant Alexandria Councilor Del Pepper said Restaurant Partners will she hoped the resident operate all three spaces, concerns about the project which include a 267-seat wouldn’t be forgotten. high-end, chargrill con- “I hope that the attor- cept; a 232-seat open-air ney and Scott and anybody seafood restaurant on a pier RENDERING/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA else that’s going to contin- in the Potomac and a 64- City council approved three restaurant developments at the Robinson Terminal South site on the water- ue to be working on this front. All three will be operated by Alexandria Restaurant Partners. seat café that would also project, I hope that you serve as the prep kitchen will take into consideration for the pier restaurant. primarily expressed con- of now, ARP plans to open mine whether there is a de- some of the issues that you The project’s support- cerns about parking. them by summer 2020. mand for additional spac- heard today,” Pepper said, ers who spoke at the public Former Vice Mayor An- “We have to essentially es,” Rak said. “So there’s “Because I think that they hearing said it was a real- drew MacDonald said he’s implement the valet park- no specific number at this certainly are valid and they ization of the waterfront always been concerned ing, then work with the point, in fact, we’re hope- should be getting your at- plan that would activate about the waterfront plan. staff through the parking ful that 58 will be enough, tention as time goes by.” the pier and the waterfront. “I think what happened management plan to deter- but it really is just more [email protected] Charlotte Hall of Poto- when the waterfront plan mac Riverboat Company was approved a couple of spoke on behalf of the Al- years ago, and with great 64 th Anniversary Storewide Sale exandria Chamber of Com- opposition by many of us, merce as its 2019 board the feeling was that the chair. city wanted to turn this “Robinson Landing, into another National Har- with both residential and bor,” McDonald said. “This restaurants, is exactly project is anything but a what we envisioned when balance between I think a we adopted the waterfront lively waterfront with ade- plan several years ago,” quate or sufficient restau- Hall said. “We believe that rant space and all of the Storewide these proposed restaurants other impacts. … It seems are an exciting step toward to me that we’ve gone way 20% - 40% Off the realization of a lively, too far with this applica- Fine Jewelry, Watches & Giftware* active waterfront that will tion.” Now thru March 31, 2019 attract people to our city In response to concerns, and provide another amen- ARP’s attorney Jonathan ity to those who already Rak said that in addition to work, live and play in Alex- developing a valet parking andria.” plan with 58 spaces that While the proposal exceeds the city’s require- earned the praises of sev- ments, ARP will work with KingsJewelry.NET eral speakers and council- staff once the restaurants Mon-Sat 10am-6pm 609 King Street ors, it also drew opposition open to determine whether Thurs 10am-8pm *Discount does not apply to Rolex and Shinola watches and Old Town Alexandria from some residents, who they need more parking. As Closed Sundays our already competitively priced diamond engagement rings. 703-549-0011 14 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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Julie and Eric Black’s love story began in summer 2016 Flowing through life at a yoga studio. Julie, a seasoned instructor who has been teaching yoga for about 10 years, was the substitute teacher for a TOGETHER Yoga for Athletes class Eric was taking at Mind the Mat Yoga & Pilates in Del Ray. At that point, Eric had only Yoga instructor and student fall in love been practicing yoga for a couple of months. “She subbed the class one day and as soon as I saw BY MISSY SCHROTT her, I was like, ‘Whoa, who’s that?’” Eric said. From that first class, Eric said he knew there was something special about Julie. SEE BLACK | 16 16 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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BLACKTying FROM the | 16 Knot of us super awkward. So I pretended like I was walking to my car and he went to his car and I got to my car and realized that I had left all of my belongings at the studio,” she said, laughing. Eventually, Eric asked Ju- lie out for dinner. “We went to Thai Peppers in Del Ray, and I guess the rest was history,” Eric said. After that first date, the two started dating regularly, and Eric continued to take Julie’s classes every Tues- day and Sunday. The two found common ground with not only their shared love of yoga, but also traveling and cycling. “We did a lot of trips together, a lot of supported cycling rides,” Eric said. “We would do car trips to Maine, Pennsylvania, New York, and just do 30- to 60-mile bike rides. We did a lot of that and it was really fun, just getting PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT In their relationship, Eric said he relies on Julie’s strength, while Julie said she relies on Eric’s patience and generosity. to know each other in the car and doing what we love. … We’ve seen a lot of cool end of that ride.” places. We did a donut ride. “You go from farm to You had to eat 12 donuts over farm,” Julie said. “It’s along 60 miles and they were like these different farms so at Amish donuts so they were each of the stops, you could huge. And then we went to Maine and had lobster at the SEE BLACK | 18

She’s incredibly strong and independent and I think that’s what drew me to her when I met her. Her class compared to the other teachers ... was so much more powerful and I was really drawn to that. I was like, ‘That was awesome,’ because I didn’t know yoga that way.” – Eric Black 18 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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BLACKTying FROM the | 18 Knot will come probably in the next couple of months when “The capacity of love that he’s ready to get out and you can have for somebody, about and be social as the it really takes hold of you,” nice weather is coming,” Eric Julie said. “I’m just looking said. “Once it gets warm, I at his toes and I’m like, ‘Oh can put him on my back and my God those toes!’ Or like we can go hiking again. We’ll when you see him and he find a way to put him on the smiles and just your whole back of a bike and we can go day changes.” riding.” Both Julie and Eric agreed Julie and Eric said they’ve Quinton appears to be taking been able to rely on each oth- after Eric. er as they navigate the new “I think he has a lot of territory of raising a baby. my personality, right now at “I would say my favor- least,” Eric said. “I’m much ite thing about her is her more laidback and noncha- strength,” Eric said. “In all lant about things. He seems aspects of her life and our to be that way for the most relationship, that’s proba- part. But I think he likes her bly the thing I love about more than me right now. … her most. It’s also the thing When he sees her, he’s all PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT that’s a crutch, because I rely happy, likes to give her hugs.” Julie and Eric got married at a private courthouse ceremony in Alexandria on May 25, 2018. They said that on her strength a lot.” “He gives you hugs!” Julie eventually, they plan to throw a big party to celebrate with their families. “I rely a lot on his pa- countered. tience,” Julie said. “And he’s “Sometimes,” Eric said, do it if it weren’t for him. He’s think my love of yoga and my Eric said he looks forward to got an extreme amount of smiling. incredibly supportive of it. … understanding is from her, doing outdoor activities as a patience, which I don’t pos- The couple said since Realizing that [exercise] is and that keeps me going with family. sess a lot of … but yeah, he’s Quinton was born, they’ve still an important part of our it and appreciating it.” “I do miss doing things an incredibly generous man.” been figuring out how to bal- lives and to help each other As summer approaches, together, but I know that it [email protected] ance their active lifestyles make time for that, it’s really with raising a baby. Julie said nice to have somebody who she was back in the yoga stu- understands that.” dio less than two months af- “I can’t take her class be- ter she had Quinton. cause I have to watch [Quin- “I love teaching,” Julie ton],” Eric said. “Now I take said. “I really do it because I other classes and they’re love it, and yeah, [Eric] makes fine, but luckily I got the it easy. I don’t think I could foundation from her. … I

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BY BARBARA WATERS Rose for her lifetime of out- City of Alexandria employ- standing service. ees who have advanced, Since 1990, the Alexan- Last year’s honoree was improved or otherwise con- dria Commission on Aging’s Mary Hamil Parker, Ph.D. tributed to making Alexan- Excellence in Aging Awards Prior years’ recipients in- dria a more livable commu- have honored individuals clude: William “Bill” Clay- nity for all ages during the and organizations that have ton and Carol Siegel (2017), course of their jobs. Recent made superior contribu- Vanessa Greene and Gant awardees have included tions in advancing issues Redmon (2016), Jane King Margaret Orlando (2018), and projects that make a (2015), Del Pepper (2014) Debbie Ludington and Ar- favorable impact on older and John Freeman (2013), thur Thomas (2017), Robert Alexandrians. The commis- who were honored for their Fulk (2016), Terah Cham- sion is now accepting nomi- outstanding service. berlin (2015), Mary Ann nations for the 2019 awards, Griffin (2014) and Shane which will be presented on The Lois Van Valken- Cochran (2013). May 14 at city hall. Awards burgh Excellence in are presented in four cate- Aging Award Nominations are open gories: The award recognizes an and are due on April 12. individual who has made The nomination package The Annie B. Rose outstanding contributions PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT is available on the city’s Lifetime Achievement to elevating the quality of Del Pepper received The Annie B. Rose Lifetime Achievement Award website at www.alexandri- Award life for older adults in Al- in 2014. ava.gov/aging. Look in the The award recognizes an exandria within the past “Highlights” section. You individual whose exempla- year. This award is in hon- to make Alexandria a better outstanding contributions can also contact Debbie ry achieve- or of Lois Van place in which its oldest cit- to elevating the quality of Ludington at 703-746-5694 ments span Valkenburgh, izens are able to age grace- life for older Alexandri- or debbie.ludington@alex- a lifetime a longtime fully. ans. Recent awardees have andriava.gov. The awards of pub- Alexandrian, Recent recipients in- included The Hermitage will be presented at 5:30 lic service, c o m m u n i t y clude Dolores Viehman Northern Virginia (2018), p.m. on May 14 in the Vola and whose leader and (2018), Mary Lee Ander- Rebuilding Together Al- Lawson Lobby of city hall at achieve- past chair of son (2017), Wanda Dow- exandria (2017), At Home 301 King St. ments have the Alexan- ell (2016), Mitch Opalski in Alexandria (2016), Se- The Alexandria Commis- been devoted dria Com- (2015), Anestacia Graham nior Services of Alexandria sion on Aging is a 21-mem- to signifi- mission on (2014) and Dan Kulund (2015), Yellow Cab of Alex- ber citizen body appointed cantly en- Aging. Van (2013). andria, Inc. (2014) and the by city council to advocate hancing the BARBARA WATERS Valkenburgh Ronald M. Bradley Founda- on behalf of older Alexan- community, especially to was a tireless advocate of The Excellence in tion (2013). drians. advancing social justice and expert in issues related Aging Award for an and aging concerns for all to aging. Her strong spirit, Organization The Public Service The writer is chair citizens. It honors the su- steadfast dedication and The award recognizes an Award of the Alexandria perior example of Annie B. extensive network helped organization that has made The award recognizes Commission on Aging. HOMES CALENDAR Flowerpots that perform March and April events Every garden can benefit from a colorful pot bursting with Celebrate Women’s History Month, learn how to garden in flowers, foliage or even herbs | Page 24 small spaces, attend a symphony and more | Page 26 24 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES Flowerpots that perform

BY MARTY ROSS spots. They demand a little Thoughtful design and more attention than plants great plants turn ordinary Put flowerpots to work in flower beds, but they re- flowerpots into exceptional in your garden this sum- ward the extra work. accents in a garden, Pres- mer. Pretty pots, bursting Pots are “a way to pull ley said. In the winter, she with flowers and foliage, are people in – if you’re looking and the other horticultur- a great way to put the spot- to highlight a delicate, inter- ists pore over plant catalogs, light on your favorite plants esting or fragrant plant, try make digital inspiration and flash some of your style. it in a pot,” Erin Presley, a boards with possible com- No garden is too large horticulturist at Olbrich Bo- binations and collaborate to or too small for a few well- tanical Gardens in Madison, refine their ideas. Coming up placed flowerpots. A hand- Wisconsin, said. Olbrich is a with a theme – which may some container perched on 16-acre botanical treasure in simply be a color choice or PHOTO/MARTY ROSS a pedestal right in a flower the heart of Madison, burst- combination – helps focus Try giving a houseplant a prominent place in a flowerpot. This red, bed or a cluster of pots by ing with inspiration. your intentions, Presley said. green and gold croton dominates the palette. Variegated abutilon, the garden gate capture your Every year, the gardeners Presley is in her second year with salmon-colored flowers and a chartreuse-leaf ornamental attention and draw your eye plant about 500 containers, of exploring the color red in sweet potato vine complement the croton and look great with the into the garden. displaying them among the her flowerpots. shiny blue-glazed pot. Pots full of fresh herbs lush and exuberant display “People are hesitant to near the kitchen door are gardens. Each horticulturist is use red,” Presley said. “Mix- tal grasses and other plants silver sage and red gladiolus. handy for snipping, and their encouraged to design contain- ing different reds can be dif- with textural foliage. Her She’s using a wispy, bronze- fragrance will follow you into ers with new plants and inter- ficult.” pots in the courtyard of Ol- leaf carex to “knit the look the house. Flowerpots can esting combinations, and they She’s experimenting brich’s herb garden will fea- together and give your eye a be placed strategically to di- all develop and contribute with a red-and-purple color ture a dozen plants, includ- rest,” Presley said. rect traffic in the garden, to their own individual motifs scheme, adding silver and ing red-flowering dahlias, screen views or to fill in bare and styles to the garden. tan accents with ornamen- red-leaf ornamental cotton, SEE POTS | 25

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You can near Olbrich’s entrance, making use binations for each container simply use flowerpots almost like a nursery Putting together combinations for of her traffic-stopping red palette but by picking out two flowering plants for perennials and small trees, grow- pots is fun, and that’s the whole idea adding even more texture and bright that complement each other and then ing them for a season in containers behind Olbrich’s Pro Potting Bench, splashes of contrasting colors. looking for foliage plants to fill in. displayed around the garden. Each staffed by garden horticulturists, at “We always try to expand on Annual and perennial grasses, cole- plant can be placed to the greatest the garden’s annual spring plant sale. things we have done in the past and us, alternanthera, iresine, haloragis ornamental effect and in the most fa- Visitors shopping for plants can ask get new ideas going,” Presley said. and other foliage plants add volume vorable growing conditions. the pros for advice on combinations, She recommends using glazed to pots and look good all summer “Things that are too vulnerable to refine their ideas and take home a lot pots in shade gardens, where a shiny long. go into a flower bed right away – try of confidence, along with their plant color adds sparkle in the dappled Presley also loves using herbs in them in a pot for the summer, before purchases. Even experts need en- light. In clusters of pots, she suggests pots, including various basil plants. you put them out into the hurly-burly couragement, Presley said, which is one bold, attention-grabbing combi- “It’s a great plant, and it constant- of the garden,” Presley said. why the staff members bounce ideas nation in a dominant container, and ly needs to be harvested so it encour- The professional horticultur- off each other in the winter, as they smaller pots full of plants with inter- ages you to groom your pots,” Presley ists at Olbrich and other botanical are developing their designs for pots. esting flowers, foliage and textures said. “You’re putting more effort into gardens have the time and resourc- “If something doesn’t work the worthy of closer inspection. your containers, so you might as well es that home gardeners may envy, first time, revamp your idea instead When you’re planning your pots get a benefit – something extra – like but when it comes to flowerpots, we of trying something completely dif- for this summer, “think about where an edible plant or a wonderful fra- can all have plenty of fun. 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Tickets are NA ARMSTRONG Old Town Books Time: 7 p.m. for a lively evening featuring a special walking tour of historic Old Towne limited, so be sure to purchase early. is thrilled to host Nashville-based Location: Kate Waller Barrett Branch menu of appetizers provided by Chad- covers significant people and events All proceeds from this art-meets-wine artist Kyshona Armstrong for its sec- Library, 717 Queen St. wicks, a wine bar provided by Sonoma in Washington’s life and in American tasting party go to benefit the Art ond Shop Tunes IRL. The Shop Tunes Information: alexlibraryva.org Cellar, beer by Port City Brewing history, with stops at Ramsay House, League and its programs. IRL event series takes its name from Co., a photo booth by Mr. Shutter- Market Square, Carlyle House, Wise’s our current shop playlist of songs we Time: 7 to 10 p.m. MARCH 27 sworth, fun hands-on art activities Tavern, Duvall Tavern/Charles Lee Location: 105 Union St. return to again and again. Kyshona with the Mobile Art Lab, printmaking House, Gadsby’s Tavern, Washing- Information: www.theartleague.org Armstrong, a talented multi-instru- by Patrick Sargent of Printmakers ton’s townhouse, The Lord Fairfax mentalist and masterful storyteller, FANNIE LOU HAMER: ‘I’M Inc., live painting demos by post-grad House, the “Light-Horse” Harry Lee “CONFLUENCE: TWO RIVERS is at the top of that list. Armstrong SICK AND TIRED OF BEING resident Michaela Japec, an interac- house and Christ Church. The tour is ONE CITY” TALK WITH EAST is also an experienced art therapist, SICK AND TIRED’ Enjoy a special tive performance by George Mason free and no reservations are required. having brought the healing power of CITY ART Come to the Athenaeum presentation of Fannie Lou Hamer: University MFA candidate Andi Benge Time: 2 to 4 p.m. music to incarcerated and institution- for a free, insightful discussion on “I’m sick and tired of being sick and more. Location: Alexandria Visitor Center, alized youth and adults. “Confluence: Two Rivers One City,” and tired,” a character reenactment Time: 7 to 10 p.m. 221 King St. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. East City Art’s greatly anticipated by Sheila Arnold Jones in honor of Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Information: www.washingtonbirth- Location: Old Town Books, 104 S. second edition art anthology featur- Women’s History Month. Fannie 105 N. Union St. day.com Union St. ing local, national and international Lou Hamer was an American voting Information: torpedofactory.org Information: www.oldtownbooks.com pioneering talent. Phil Hutinet, guest rights activist and civil rights leader. EMBROIDERING WITH BUT- speaker and publisher, will highlight She was instrumental in organizing MARCH 30 TERCREAM: MEXICAN MOTIF some prominent visual artists from MARCH 24 Mississippi Freedom Summer for CAKE DECORATING In this class, the anthology and why their contri- the Student Nonviolent Coordinating appropriate for beginners or more Committee, and later became the NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSIST- advanced students who want to butions are significant to the DMV GEEK TOUR: PHARMACY ED: THINGS YOUR DAUGHTER art community and contemporary art vice chair of the Mississippi Freedom have more fun, Mayra Garcia from NERDS Spend more time touring Democratic Party, attending the NEEDS TO KNOW Anne Bolen CelebrateMe! Dessert Shop in Fairfax, today. Audience members will have the Apothecary Museum with a of Anne B. 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Anne will relate some of the lessons will receive a 6 inch, crumb-coated and is recommended for adults only. MARCH 23 Time: 7 p.m. she has learned from the women she cake ready to be iced and decorated Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: James M. Duncan Branch has interviewed and give tips on how as part of the class. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater to conduct oral history interviews. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Time: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. SMALL SPACE GARDENING Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Time: 3 p.m. TECHNIQUES Grow more fresh Information: alexlibraryva.org Location: Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey Fairfax St. Location: James M. Duncan Branch House, 9000 Richmond Highway produce in less space and save time Information: alexandriava.gov/shop Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Information: woodlawnevents@ with less watering, weeding and MARCH 28 Information: alexlibraryva.org tilling. 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Alfred St. media on the brain, on peoples’ lives The Savannah Disputation 4/27-5/18 Information: alexandriava.gov/shop ARCHAEOLOGY AFTER DARK: and society at large, the documentary “FREEDMEN’S CEMETERY” aims to educate on how to navigate it The subject is damnation, but PUBLIC ART OPENING FOR more safely together. The screening Char McCargo Bah presents her MIRROR MIRROR Mirror Mirror is The Savannah Disputation is as new book, “Alexandria’s Freedmen’s will be followed by a panel discussion a temporary art installation created by with mental health experts Dr. Clifford light and sweet as the iced tea Cemetery: A Legacy of Freedom” New York design studio SOFTlab that and recounts the stories of men and Sussman, Dr. Michelle Mullaley served by the odd-couple sisters responds to sound with illuminated and Dr. Erika Shilling. Attendance is women who poured into Alexandria in their proper Southern home. color. It is the inaugural work for the free, but RSVP is required for each to obtain protection at the beginning Office of the Arts’ “Site/See: New attendee. But the sisters quickly lose their of the Civil War, as well as the search Views in Old Town” public art series. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for their descendants. Retired City southern charm when a young Visitors can talk, sing and play with Location: Fusion Academy Alexandria, Archaeologist, Fran Bromberg, will door-to-door evangelist comes the work and be bathed in rain- 333 John Carlyle St. then complement the discussion by bow-hued light. The artwork does not Information: www.fusionacademy. knocking to save their souls. highlighting the archaeological inves- make noise. It responds to sound with com/alexandria/ tigations at the cemetery. Advance light, allowing visitors to interact with Buy tickets early at our purchase of tickets is recommended; the artwork and affect its appearance box office or online! limited space is available. using their voices and bodies. APRIL 5 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Time: 2 to 9 p.m. | Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Location: Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. ‘(NO) COMFORT ZONE’ EXHIBIT 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria 703-683-0496 Washington St. Information: alexandriava.gov/pub- w w w . thelittletheatre . co m Information: shop.alexandriava.gov/ licart SEE CALENDAR | 27 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 21, 2019 | 27 CALENDAR CALENDAR FROM | 26 blooms. Find a bevy of activities and APRIL 6 performances to enjoy this regional OPENING RECEPTION The “(No) celebration in Alexandria. Comfort Zone” exhibit will have an DEL RAY’S 2ND WALK OF AVE- Time: Noon to 5 p.m. opening reception on April 5 and run NUE POEMS Calling all poetry lovers. Location: Torpedo Factory, 105 N. through April 28. It reflects people, Starting at the Duncan Library meeting Union St. places and things that are in and/or out room, Renée Adams of Del Ray’s poetry Information: torpedofactory.org of their comfort zone. In a comfort zone, fence will lead a walk to some of the 65 things feel familiar and people are at poems she placed outside businesses ease and in control. Outside of a com- and other locations in Del Ray for April, APRIL 10 fort zone, people face the unknown, the poetry month. A list of the businesses unfamiliar and the uncertain. and poems from the Duncan Library is MEET THE AUTHOR: CARLA Time: Opening reception is from 7 to also available. This event is free. MCCLAFFERTY Hooray for Books! 9 p.m. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. welcomes author Carla McClafferty to Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Location: Starting at Duncan Library, REGISTER the bookstore to present and sign her REGISTER 2501 Commonwealth Ave. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. new book, “Buried Lives: The Enslaved Information: DelRayArtisans.org/ Information: 703-746-1705 People of George Washington’s Mount exhibits TODAY! Vernon.” Join them for an illuminating TODAY! ALEXANDRIA TASTES OF SPRING CHERRY BLOSSOM look at the complex relationships 5K walk/run and ½ mile kids dash APRIL 6 AND 7 FOOD CRAWL Enjoy the warming between George Washington and the air and the season’s first blooms with enslaved people of Mount Vernon, and April 14 2019, 8:00am ASO PERFORMS RACHMANI- friends and build a culinary adventure the history still being uncovered there. George Washington Middle School, Alexandria, VA NOFF PIANO CONCERZTO NO. on the first annual Alexandria Tastes of Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 3 The ASO’s 2018-2019 season Spring Cherry Blossom Food Crawl. Eat Location: Hooray for Books!, 1555 www.researchautism.org/active-for-autism-5k concludes in April, featuring Rach- throughout Old Town on a self-guided King St. maninoff’s famed Piano Concerto food tour sampling diverse cuisine at Information: www.hooray4books.com No. 3 with Robert Schumann’s poetic some of Alexandria’s most popular Symphony No. 1 “Spring.” Heralded restaurants. At check-in, grab tickets as one of the most technically difficult along with a wristband and passport APRIL 11 concertos in the modern repertoire, its and head out on a culinary crawl of Old A Million Thanks from notoriety expanded in pop culture with Town. At each participating location, BARKS, BREWS AND BITES Bring First Night Alexandria relies on the the release of the 1996 film, “Shine,” show the wristband, and give them your along a beloved four-legged best friend which is loosely based on the life of ticket to enjoy delicious tastings. for Barks, Brews and Bites, featuring generosity of the City of Alexandria, pianist David Helfgott. By contrast, Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. pup-tinis and delicious doggie treats. area businesses, associations and Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 “Spring” Location: Provided at time of ticket While pooches mix and mingle to YOU to present this annual signature event. By patron- was an early work in the composer’s purchase meet new furry friends in the outdoor izing our sponsors, we keep this family-friendly event repertoire, inspired by German poetry Information: www.carpedcfoodtours. courtyard, happy hour cocktail specials affordable and donate financially to our ACPS Middle & and expanding on the composer’s early com High School music programs. songs for voice and piano. and dinner options are available for Time: 8 p.m. on April 6, 3 p.m. on April CHERRY BLOSSOM CELEBRA- owners as well. This event occurs every First Night Alexandria Presents 7 TION Enjoy an indoor hanami (flower Thursday, starting April 11. Alexandria City Public Schools Location: Saturday at Schlesinger Con- viewing) in the Torpedo Factory Art Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Orchestras with $1,100 donation. cert Hall, Sunday at George Washington Center and revel in all things cherry Location: Jackson 20, 480 King St. Masonic Memorial blossom. 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But it’s also a testament to his quiet, kindly competence. As our page 1 story, “Circuit court clerk steps down after 40 years” shows, Semonian is well regarded by multiple genera- tions of Alexandria lawyers who have dealt with him in their law practices or official capacities. But there are two things about Semonian’s tenure that we don’t like, and they’re not his fault in the slightest: the clerk of the court position should not be elected, and it most emphati- cally should not be a partisan post. We believe that none of our locally elected posts should be partisan. Our school board members are elected without party labels, and our mayor and city council should be as well. Local governance is about competence, accessibility and transparen- cy. Party labels are meaningless in the context of local issues. It’s even more appalling that party labels are attached to some positions in our local and state justice systems. Again, it’s not the fault of the officeholders – the elected nature of these positions emanates from state law – but our sheriff, our commonwealth’s attorney and our clerk of the court should not be identified as being from one party or the other. Justice and law enforcement should be politically blind. Your Views We also think these posts should be appointed and not elected, like our police chief is appointed by the city manager. But at a minimum they should be non-partisan. Enforce the Hugo Black easement Virginia’s circuit court system has a three-tiered process where voting is involved in selecting the clerk of the court, To the editor: sive plan for the locality in effect at the circuit judges and even the chief judge of the circuit, according When considering the matter of the time of conversion or diversion and (ii) to the Supreme Court of Virginia’s website. proposed addition on the landmark house there is substituted other real property The clerk is elected to an eight-year term by citizens of the that was owned by former Supreme Court which is (a) of at least equal fair market locality where they will serve, with a party affiliation attached. Justice Hugo Black, it is important to rec- value, (b) of greater value as permanent Circuit court judges are also elected for eight-year terms, but ognize that the easement Black placed on open-space land than the land converted they are voted on by both houses of the Virginia General As- his property in 1969 was done as an act or diverted and (c) of as nearly as feasi- sembly. The chief judge is selected by a majority vote of the of preservation leadership under the Vir- ble equivalent usefulness and location for circuit judges. ginia Open Space Land Act of 1966. The use as permanent open-space land as is Since Virginia’s judges do not campaign directly before purpose of the act was to “preserve per- the land converted or diverted. The pub- voters in the localities where they work, it’s difficult to argue manent open-space land in urban areas.” lic body shall assure that the property with the manner in which they and the chief judge are select- The easement Black gave was the first substituted will be subject to the provi- ed. Their selection is not the result of a directly partisan pro- in the city and the second in the state to sions of this chapter.” cess, though, of course, whichever party controls the general be given under the act. The Open Space The act also provides that “Insofar as assembly has the final say on circuit judges – just as whichever Land Act, Va. Code § 10.1-1704 (italics the provisions of this act are inconsis- party controls the U.S. Senate has final say on U.S. Supreme added), states: tent with the provisions of any other law, Court justices and other federal judges. “No open-space land, the title to or the provisions of this act shall be con- The problem with partisan elections for justice-related interest or right in which has been ac- trolling.” posts is that they taint the integrity of our judicial system by quired under this chapter and which has In other words, because of Black’s gift linking those positions to a specific political party. If we must been designated as open-space land un- of the easement on his gardens, neither elect these officials, we should at least remove the party la- der the authority of this chapter, shall be the owners of the property, nor the De- bels. It’s an issue that Alexandrians should ask our state dele- converted or diverted from open-space partment of Historic Resources has the gates and senators to pursue. land use unless (i) the conversion or di- right to approve construction on the pro- Given the issues that continue to roil our public safety and version is determined by the public body tected open space unless it is “essential” judicial systems nationwide, Virginians should try to boost to be (a) essential to the orderly develop- to the city’s development and replacement our system’s integrity by removing partisan labels from our ment and growth of the locality and (b) in officeholders. accordance with the official comprehen- SEE EASEMENT | 30 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 21, 2019 | 29

Proposed slaughterhouse is horrific Justice Matters

To the editor: in the store – very disturbing. Do our local with Bryan Porter I was horrified to recently learn that a grocery stores do this? Of course not. Cit- permit has been submitted for a slaughter- ies throughout the United States are imple- house in Old Town. menting more animal-friendly laws, and The benefits of our new Having lived in Old Town for many encouraging a plant-based diet and Meat- years, I have always been impressed with less Mondays in schools to teach children treatment court the animal friendly environment and how to learn healthier eating habits. compassion for animals that is preva- Old Town has had a disgusting histo- Our city has not escaped the recommended significant sen- lent throughout the area. You can’t walk ry of slave auctions, and this is the same ravages of the national opioid tences. These results show that a block in the city without seeing happy brutality. We need to move forward and crisis. Heroin and related nar- the citizenry is aware of the im- dogs, dog water bowls and biscuits being demonstrate our commitment to a kind- cotics have made a huge and mense danger opioids present given out. er community – not bring the slaughter of unfortunate comeback over the to the community and is taking But the possibility of having families animals into our neighborhoods. We are past five years, but with an un- distribution seriously. with children witness truckloads of an- better than that. usually deadly twist: the addi- Dismantling DTOs and imals being transported for slaughter is -Gina Lynch, tion of fentanyl, an extremely holding racketeers accountable troubling. The animals will be killed while Alexandria powerful synthetic drug 100 for their intentional profiteer- times more potent than mor- ing off the misery of others is phine. only part of the equation, in Drug users in search of a that these tactics attack the Slaughterhouse would harm greater high have been turning supply of opioids. Significant to fentanyl. In 2017, resources must also be city’s image almost 60 percent of brought to bear on the U.S. drug overdose demand for these nar- To the editor: celebrating the practice of Meatless Mon- deaths involved fen- cotics, and I sincerely I wholeheartedly object to having a days in schools, and our area is consid- tanyl or similar com- believe that potential business that allows customers to pick ering a cruel slaughterhouse? Northern pounds as opposed jail sentences are an a chicken and have it weighed and then Virginia, and Alexandria in particular, is to just 15 percent of ineffective deterrent slaughtered within the City of Alexan- known to be a kinder, forward-thinking deaths in 2010. to people caught in the dria. I can’t believe that in such modern community. This is a terribly bad idea This particular opi- throes of heroin addic- times, when it is a well-known fact that that will only hinder the image of our Al- oid is so potent that BRYAN PORTER tion. Forward-think- killing animals for meat is destroying our exandria. police officers cannot ing programs are planet, that our area is going backwards. -Jennifer Christiansen, Ed.S., conduct field tests on suspect- needed to address drug depen- Other areas, such as New York, are Alexandria ed fentanyl for fear that an of- dence. This is why I am so ex- ficer may accidentally overdose cited about the city’s new drug through skin transmission. In treatment court, an idea whose Remembering Alexandria’s Contrabands an earlier article, I discussed time is overdue. the huge increase in opioid Our new treatment court is To the editor: to deconstruct the surface level reality, overdoses and deaths in the designed to break the paradigm I am writing in response to the Feb. 28 they would learn of how the contrabands city. That trend has unfortu- of arrest and jail time for peo- Alexandria Times story “Contrabands in were a group of slaves that escaped to the nately continued unabated into ple who are caught possessing Alexandria” that details the talk given by North in search of refuge at Ft. Monroe, 2019. user amounts of narcotics. The Black History Museum Director Audrey Virginia. My office has partnered with treatment court is designed Davis about contrabands and the stat- These unsung heroes fought for free- several other law enforcement to provide intensive supervi- ue “The Path of Thorns and Roses” that dom with their lives and paved the way agencies, including the Alexan- sion and treatment for people commemorates Alexandria’s contraband for many others to follow behind. It is dria Police Department’s Vice/ suffering from addiction. Na- cemetery. That statue may seem like an truly remarkable that it took more than Narcotics Section, the Virginia tional Institute of Justice sta- ordinary, everyday sight to most. Howev- 100 years for city leaders to recognize the State Police and the U.S. Attor- tistics prove treatment courts er, it bears a significant amount of weight site as a historic black cemetery. Stories ney’s Office, to attack complex have incredible benefits for the to those who understand the history of it. of efforts toward freedom such as these drug trafficking organizations community: they reduce recid- If one were to take a step back and an- ought to be widely projected more often that are bringing large amounts ivism, thereby reducing crime, alyze the sight from a more macro level, to help everyday individuals come to de- of heroin into the city. and lower costs for their com- they would come to realize the impor- construct their pre-existing, surface-lev- During the past two years, munities. tance behind the sculpture. The story of el knowledge and reveal the facts. we have successfully disman- Furthermore, the rate of the Contrabands in the Civil War is one -Mikayla Dukes, tled two DTOs responsible for participants successfully com- that goes untold far too often. If one were James Madison University the distribution of several ki- pleting the program is usual- lograms of heroin, fentanyl ly high. This success rate is, and related opioids. On two to a degree, due to the inten- The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do occasions, Alexandria juries re- sive nature of the program. not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. turned guilty verdicts in racke- To submit a letter to the editor, please email [email protected] teering or conspiracy cases and SEE PORTER | 31 30 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Your Views E-scooters are not safe, especially in the City of Alexandria To the editor: around the country. For ex- and seriously injured by an one or any property hit by a someone to be transported Anyone walking around ample, a woman from Fort e-scooter, who would that recklessly operated scooter. to the hospital, and four of Alexandria cannot help but Lauderdale, Florida, now person collect from to obtain Interestingly, e-scoot- those were level-1 traumas,” notice all the electric scoot- lies in a vegetative state a financial recovery for med- ers increasingly are recog- the most serious form of a ers scattered hither and in a hospital after an acci- ical bills, permanent disabil- nized as a public health haz- health trauma. yon. How cute and harmless dent on a scooter she was ity or lost income? What if ard. According to Holley, the Fortunately, Alexandria they look, reminding us of operating. No doubt there the scooter operator could federal Centers for Disease has begun tallying scoot- the scooters we rode as lit- have been injuries to inno- not pay and instead filed for Control and Prevention “is er-related accidents and tle kids, but these e-scoot- cent pedestrians hit by an bankruptcy? studying the health risks as- injuries so that council has ers are far from harmless, e-scooter. In authorizing the oper- sociated with e-scooters by that data when it decides for they pose serious health E-scooters pose a finan- ation of e-scooters on city analyzing injuries to riders whether to continue permit- and financial risks to scoot- cial risk, too. I have been streets, the City of Alex- and pedestrians in Austin ting e-scooters to operate er operators and the general advised that scooter opera- andria supposedly has pro- [Texas] over two months.” on city streets. In the mean- public. tors are not covered by their tected itself against any li- Holley reported that in time, citizens should tell Washington Post report- homeowners or automobile ability arising from scooter Fort Lauderdale over a two- council members what they er Peter Holley has written insurance policies for acci- accidents. That protection, month period there were 40 think about e-scooters. extensively about e-scoot- dents or injuries they cause. though, does not extend to incidents involving scooters, -Bert Ely, er accidents and injuries If a pedestrian were hit scooter operators or to any- and 31 “… of them required Alexandria A vote for bike lanes throughout the city EASMENT FROM | 28 open space is provided. To the editor: stead of on a bike path. It is west side of Union Street Old Town to avoid the con- To date, DHR has not As someone who bikes too bad there is not a better could be made one-way on flicts between motorists and even attempted to make from Old Town to Chinqua- solution for getting through the south side with the east bicyclists that continue to the required finding and pin Pool and back twice a Old Town on a bicycle. side being a bike thorough- grace these pages. no replacement space has week, I am thankful for the Perhaps, with the con- fare. Everything east of The entire newly-de- been given to the taxpay- bike lanes on King Street, tinuing development of the Union Street could then be veloping Waterfront in Old ers. as well as on parts of Prince Waterfront in Old Town, a “waterfront”, with no cars Town east of Union Street Ever since Black gave and Cameron streets. The bike path solution to getting allowed. There would be no could be a nice place for the easement, the prop- bike lanes make for a pleas- through Old Town will be need for stop signs on Union strolling, hanging out, play- erty has been assessed ant trip, and I feel reason- found. One thing that could Street, even for cars. ing, bicycling or grabbing a for taxes at a dramati- ably safe. I thank the city for be done to help the move- A speed limit of 15 mph bite to eat. I think it would cally reduced rate under making travel in Old Town a ment of bicycles along Union might make a pleasant trip be welcoming for tourists the widely publicized pleasant experience for me. Street would be to eliminate for everyone. In the few plac- and locals alike. assumption that the gar- I am also a user of Union stop signs on Union Street es where access to existing I would like to see the dens could not be built Street on my bicycle to just at cross streets that end at parking east of Union Street city continue to encourage upon. Thus, for almost about anywhere in the D.C. Union Street. This is already was needed, perhaps the people to use some form of 50 years the taxpayers of metro area. It is unfortunate done at Pendleton, Princess “bike path” could go along transportation other than Alexandria have invest- that Union Street is one of and Quay streets, and could the waterfront or along what their automobiles to get to ed in the preservation of the very few places in the be done at Queen, Cameron is now The Strand. The idea and around Old Town. this historic open space area where a bicyclist has and Gibbon streets. would be to separate cars -Mike Schauer, in the form of reduced to ride on city streets, in- Longer term, perhaps the and bikes traveling through Alexandria property taxes. We have every right to expect that the state and city govern- ments will honor Black’s Strokes can strike seemingly healthy people intentions and enforce the easement as required To the editor: on Oct. 28, 2018, his second sawyer work with the Poto- went into surgery for the by the law. Council should In response to the let- time running it and getting mac Appalachian Trail Club, thrombectomy where they deny the proposed addi- ter, “Learn to spot a stroke a personal record. Later that I immediately recognized placed two stents – one in his tion at its April 13 public and save a life,” I wanted to evening he suffered a major the ‘droop’ in his mouth and forehead and one in his neck. hearing. share our family’s story so stroke while we were sitting called 911. He was rushed Two weeks before his ma- -John Thorpe Richards, Jr., that others can be educated. on the sofa watching TV. to the hospital and after his jor stroke, my husband’s left member, Historic My 54-year-old husband ran Because of my first aid CAT scan was given the tPA, Alexandria the Marine Corps Marathon training for our volunteer super blood thinner, and SEE STROKE | 32 Foundation board WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 21, 2019 | 31 OUT OF THE ATTIC

Denise Dunbar Alexandria’s first woman registered voter Publisher & Editor [email protected] While commemorat- $1.50 to the city treasury claim that “well-known pol- peared in society papers in Missy Schrott ing the 100th anniversary and registered as a voter the iticians say that for a time at the 1920s and 30s, especially Managing Editor of the 19th Amendment, next day. An Alexandria Ga- least they will be unable to the Evening Star. [email protected] which gave women the right zette article dated Aug. 31, make any prognostication Her obituary after her Margaret Stevens to vote, we take the time 1920 claimed, “Although not on how the vote will run in passing in 1970 listed her as Sales Director to recognize Dolly Peyton an advocate of woman suf- Alexandria.” a member of Christ Episco- [email protected] Shepperson, the first woman frage (Shepperson) says that Ten years later, Shepper- pal Church, the Alexandria Patrice V. Culligan to register to vote in Alex- she thinks it is the duty of all son was a candidate for city Business and Professional Publisher Emerita andria. Shepperson not only women … to pay their taxes council. The March 31, 1930 Women’s Club, which lat- [email protected] voted, but eventually ran for and vote and thereby take Washington Evening Star er bore her name, United public office in Alexandria. an interest in affairs of the noted that there were two Daughters of the Confeder- EDITORIAL Born in Alexandria in country.” women candidates for coun- acy, the American Newspa- 1880, Shepperson was a not- Of course, Shepperson cil, Dolly P. Shepperson and per Women’s Club and the Cody Mello-Klein ed newspaper woman who wasn’t the only woman in Naomi Craver of the town American Legion Auxiliary Reporter & Photographer [email protected] started as a social corre- Alexandria eager to reg- of Potomac, which had just to Post 24. She was survived spondent for the Washing- ister to vote. Indeed, the been annexed by Alexandria. by two daughters and two Hannah Himes ton Post in 1905. She was article noted that at least Four years later, she was grandsons and is buried at Intern married to Washington Post 1,000 women were expected the only female candidate Ivy Hill Cemetery with her [email protected] correspondent Charles M. to vote in the presidential running for nomination in husband. Shepperson. The two lived election later that year. The the Democratic primary. ADVERTISING at 907 Prince St. political impact of the 19th Shepperson was well-known Out of the Attic is Deb Riley On Aug. 30, 1920, Shep- Amendment was significant in Alexandria circles, as she provided by the Office of [email protected] person paid her head tax of enough for the article to and her family often ap- Historic Alexandria. Marty DeVine [email protected]

Margaret Stevens [email protected] PORTER FROM | 29 ipate. The fact that, to some a collaborative effort and a cotics use causes to young Patrice V. Culligan extent, participants are number of city agencies are people. The best response to [email protected] Participants routinely ap- self-selecting is an ingre- involved, without which the the demand issue is to pre- pear before the court, along dient in a successful recipe. court would never have got- vent people from becoming Tina Franco with members of their treat- I also note that successful ten off the ground. A group addicted in the first place. Office Administrator [email protected] ment team, so that the court completion is neither easy of dedicated city employees Where prevention fails, may be updated on the par- nor assured from the out- just completed mandatory we simply must provide ticipant’s progress and ad- set; the program is inten- training on the treatment treatment and services to ad- ART DIRECTOR herence to the prescribed sive and designed to help a court and the program will dicted citizens to break the Aleksandra (Sasha) treatment regime. person who truly wants to launch by Aug. 1. cycle of despair. The city’s Kochurova More importantly, par- address their underlying is- Law enforcement can- new treatment court is a [email protected] ticipants must truly want sues. not solve the issue of opioid huge step in the right direc- to be in the program. Treat- The treatment court addiction alone. Education tion. CONTRIBUTORS ment court is not forced project is also an example is a huge component. As a Mara Benner on anyone, instead the of- of the best city government society, we must focus on The writer is Commonwealth’s Alexa Epitropoulos fender must elect to partic- has to offer. The program is explaining the damage nar- Attorney for Alexandria. Kim Gilliam Elizabeth Holm Louise Krafft Jim McElhatton Weekly Poll Dr. Vivek Sinha Jordan Wright Last Week This Week Take the poll at alextimes.com ALEXTIMES LLC Should city council approve a live poultry butchery in Should Alexandria’s clerk of the court Denise Dunbar Alexandria? be an elected or appointed position? Managing Partner 53% - No, it’s ethically appalling to have a slaughterhouse in A) Appointed. The Ariail family B) Elected. Suzanne Brock the city. William Dunbar 38% - Yes, it will add an interesting new business to C) I’m not sure. Alexandria. HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. 5% - Yes, but not at that location, in the midst of numerous Alexandria, VA 22314 pet services businesses. 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 4% - I’m not sure. www.alextimes.com 32 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

POULTRY FROM | 14 This applicant is complying or second motions. with the law.” After the two failed mo- about logistics of the busi- Addressing concerns tions, Seifeldein put forward ness, including air filtration, about the location and near- a motion to defer the vote to chicken delivery times, trash by animal businesses, Coun- council’s legislative meeting pick-up times, parking and cilor Mo Seifeldein said he on March 26 so that council inspections. hadn’t heard any evidence could have more time to look Regarding zoning, Mayor that the operation would into the proposal and take a Justin Wilson said he found cause harm to the animals in vote with all seven members the use to be appropriate for neighboring facilities. present. Councilors John an industrial zoned area. However, when Seifeldein Chapman and Canek Aguirre “I do believe that this moved to approve the pro- were absent from Saturday’s meets the zoning that is on posal, he didn’t have the buy hearing. this site,” Wilson said. “We in of his fellow councilors. Vice Mayor Elizabeth cannot take a case that’s be- Two attempts at motions to Bennett-Parker seconded the fore us and rezone it on the approve the proposal died for motion, and it was approved fly and wish what the zoning the lack of a second, despite PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN by a vote of 4-1, with Wilson would say. We have to apply Wilson’s support, since the Colvin Street and the neighboring area serve several animal shops casting the dissenting vote. the zoning that’s here. … mayor is not advised to make as well as host the annual Alexandria Love Your Pet Day. [email protected]

Alexandria Times’ STROKE FROM | 30 controlled through diet and coordination; exercise. • Sudden, severe head- Cause of the Month hand had gone numb. These We have been learning ache with no known cause. types of symptoms can ap- a lot about strokes and the Is the person experi- pear and last less than 24 fact that they can happen encing a sudden loss of GIVE BACK TO LOCAL hours before disappearing, to young, healthy people is balance or coordination? but they can be a warn- something that needs to be Is the person having trou- NONPROFITS THROUGH ing sign for an impending shared. ble seeing in one or both Spring2ACTion.org stroke. The warning signs of a eyes? Or double vision? Ask Of the stroke risk factors stroke are: the person to smile. Does ON APRIL 10 – high blood pressure, high • Sudden numbness or one side of the face droop? blood cholesterol, obesity, weakness of the face, arm or Ask the person to raise cigarette or cigar smoking, leg, especially on one side of both arms. Does one diabetes, carotid or other ar- the body; arm drift downward? tery disease, physical inac- • Sudden confusion, trou- Ask the person to repeat tivity, excessive alcohol use, ble speaking or understand- a simple phrase. Does the abuse of illegal drugs, diet ing; speech sound slurred? If you high in salty, fried or greasy • Sudden trouble seeing in observe any of these signs, foods or obstructive sleep one or both eyes; then it’s time to call 911. apnea, he only had some • Sudden trouble walking, -Eliza Engle, pre-hypertension which was dizziness, loss of balance or Alexandria Get a head start: • Fill up your tank at Yates Automotive this month and they’ll donate 2 cents of every gallon of gas purchased to Spring2ACTion. • Dine at Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza & Tap on Wednesday, March 27. Mention “Spring2ACTion” Summer and 15% of sales will support prizes for nonproﬁ ts.

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Chase competitor 95. Female fowl 34. Entirely 89. Offensive Tweet option 4. Golf’s Bill or Jay (anagram of 43. Machine part 97. Archipelago near Fiji 35. Dominating, in gamer lingo 91. Hit exactly “aahs”) 46. End to end? 100. Big bother 37. *National contest whose 2018 93. Palindromic explosive in 5. Feel crummy 48. Volleyball defense specialist 101. Skater Sonja winning word was “koinonia” 83-Across 6. Matchmaking site available in 50. Stallion controller 102. Second or sixth president 40. Homer, to Lisa 94. *Rescue squad Hebrew 52. 8 1/2 x 11, for short 105. Be a couch potato 41. Lloyd Bridges’ son 96. Covered with foam 7. Argonauts’ leader 53. Solicit, as business 107. Newtborns? 43. Designed dance, for short 98. Palindromic holiday in 8. “A likely story!” 55. *Nuisance 108. Throw ___ (blow up) 44. Protein-rich beans 83-Across 9. Terrible actors 56. Deep disgrace 109. Malik formerly of One Direc- 45. See 67-Across 99. “___ Fine” (Chiffons classic) 10. Round-tripper? 57. 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Board dba Alexandria City [email protected] ESTHETICIANS AND MASSAGE Public Schools (ACPS) is seeking THERAPISTS NEEDED. responses from qualified Bidders In accordance with section Working at the high end Day to this invitation to Bid (ITB) for 11-500 of the zoning ordinance, Spa in Alexandria VA 22306 the provision of Roof Replace- the above listed request may be Very good salary. Call John ment at M. Maury Elementary approved administratively by the (571) 437-4586 or Michelle School (phase 1 only) located at Director of Planning and Zon- (703) 843-7148 email: solace. 600 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA ing. If you have any comments [email protected] 22301. regarding the proposal above, please contact Planning and NEED CDL DRIVERS? Ad- All responses shall be submitted Zoning staff at 703.746.4666 or vertise your JOB OPENINGS electronically on the vendor email the planner listed no later statewide or in other states. 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CLASSIFIEDS FROM | 34 301 KING STREET 400 Green Street) ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Applicant: Catholic Diocese of Commission on April 2, 2019 The following case description Arlington at 7:00 PM and City Council has been revised. All other pre- on April 13, 2019 at 9:30 PM. BAR #2019-00067 OHAD viously advertised cases for the Both meetings will be held in Request for concept review above hearings remain the same. City Hall at 301 King Street, at 400 Green Street (Parcel Alexandria, Virginia 22314. For Text Amendment #2019-0002 Addresses: 400 A and 400 Green Pre-Kindergarten further information contact Secured Dining Enclosures and Street) Alexandria City Public Schools the Department of Planning & Practical Updates for King Street Applicant: Catholic Diocese of Zoning at 703-746-4666 or visit Outdoor Dining Arlington Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) www.alexandriava.gov/planning. (A) Initiation of a Text Amend- BAR #2019-00082 OHAD for Four-Year-Olds ment; and (B) Public hearing and For reasonable disability ac- Request for partial demolition/ consideration of a Text Amend- 2019 Priority Registration begins March 25th - June 7th commodation, contact Graciela. capsulation at 220 South Lee ment to the Zoning Ordinance [email protected] or Street Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to amend the King Street Out- 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. Applicant: Lauren Kent Stack door Dining Regulations to in- Where: clude adding definitions 2-181.1 BAR #2019-00083 OHAD Early Childhood Center ACPS Central Office (Outdoor dining enclosures) Request for addition at 220 and 2-181.2 (Outdoor dining South Lee Street 5651 Rayburn Ave 1340 Braddock Place, 4th furniture) and amend Section Applicant: Lauren Kent Stack floor ALEXANDRIA PLANNING 6-805 to provide unobstructed BAR #2019-00010 PG Program Information: The Virginia Preschool Initiative COMMISSION & CITY clearance for fire department Request for partial demolition/ (VPI) is a free full-day (8:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.) preschool COUNCIL connections, update regulations capsulation at 309 North Patrick program offered to children who are four by September APRIL 2019 related to loudspeakers, permit Street 30th and meet eligibility and income limit requirements. the secured installation of out- The items described below will door dining enclosures, update Applicant: Zelaya Homes, LLC •Every class is taught by a licensed teacher be heard by the Planning Com- requirements for dining umbrel- BAR #2019-00011 PG mission and the City Council on •Parent/guardians are required to provide transportation la clearance requirements, and Request for addition and al- the dates and times listed below. practical updates to the design of •Meals are available during the school day NOTICE: Some of the items terations at 309 North Patrick the outdoor dining facilities and listed below may be placed on a Street For more information please call 703-619-8026 process requirements. consent calendar. A consent item Applicant: Zelaya Homes, LLC Staff: City of Alexandria, De- Download a registration packet: www.acps.k12.va.us/ will be approved at the begin- partment of Planning & Zoning BAR #2019-00017 OHAD preschool ning of the meeting without Request for partial demolition/ discussion unless someone asks For reasonable disability ac- capsulation at 411 King Street that it be taken off the consent commodation, contact Graciela. Applicant: Cambridge Property calendar and considered sepa- [email protected] or Group, LLC rately. The Planning Commis- 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. sion reserves the right to recess BAR #2019-00019 OHAD and continue the public hearing Request for alterations at 411 to a future date. For further King Street information, call the Depart- Applicant: Cambridge Property Group, LLC ment of Planning and Zoning Board of Architectural Review at 703-746-4666 or visit www. LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC Old and Historic Alexandria POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL alexandriava.gov/planning. HEARING District (OHAD); Parker – Gray APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! ALEXANDRIA PLANNING A public hearing will be held District (PG) COMMISSION by the Board of Architectural For reasonable disability ac- about the position… TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019 Review on WEDNESDAY, April commodation, contact Graciela. Do you love working with your hands? Are you 7:00 PM, CITY HALL 3, 2019 beginning at 7:00 PM in [email protected] or interested in construction and in becoming an CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS the City Hall Council Chambers, 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. electrician? Then the electrical apprentice position 301 KING STREET second floor of City Hall, 301 Information about the above could be perfect for you! Electrical apprentices are able ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA King Street, Alexandria, Virgin- item(s) may be obtained from to earn a paycheck and full benefits while learning the ALEXANDRIA CITY COUN- ia on the following applications: the Department of Planning trade through firsthand experience. CIL BAR #2019-00066 OHAD and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King what we’re looking for… SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 Request for partial demolition/ Street Room 2100, Alexandria, 9:30 AM, CITY HALL capsulation at 400 Green Street Virginia 22314, or at www.alex- Motivated D.C. residents who want to learn the CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (Parcel Addresses: 400 A and andriava.gov/dockets. electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED as well as reliable transportation. a little bit about us… Want to get your news Power Design is one of the top electrical contractors in the U.S., committed to our values, to training and to giving a day before everyone else? back to the communities in which we live and work. more details… Subscribe to Alexandria Times E-edition Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email www.alextimes.com/sign-up-to-receive-e-edition [email protected]! 36 | MARCH 21, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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