Vol. 11, No. 29 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper July 16, 2015 The flag to fly no more? Confederate references 1889 and marks where 800 come under fire after residents volunteered to join S.C. shooting the Army of Northern Vir- By Erich Wagner ginia. And a plaque adorns As one of the biggest the Marshall House — now state-sanctioned reminders Hotel Monaco — at the corner of the U.S. Civil War — of King and South Pitt streets, the Confederate battle flag commemorating where hotel — was removed from the owner James W. Jackson shot grounds of South Carolina’s and killed Union Col. Elmer E. photo/GEOFF LIVINGSTON 266 YEARS YOUNG The Potomac River is lit up by fireworks capitol last week, the debate Ellsworth before being shot by at the conclusion of Alexandria’s 266th birthday celebrations and over references to southern other Union troops during their the United States’ 239th birthday last weekend. The evening’s secession in Alexandria was takeover of the city. event at Oronoco Bay Park saw Mayor Bill Euille and city coun- cilors distribute birthday cake before the Alexandria Symphony just heating up. Lance Mallamo, director of Orchestra performed, among other highlights. The shooting deaths of the Office of Historic Alexan- nine people at a Bible study dria, said the idea for the Ap- meeting at a historic black pomattox statue came from Ed- church in Charleston, S.C. last gar Warfield, the last surviving Shots fired calls in month has caused an ground- member of the group, in 1885. swell in discussions about the “After the war, he came back prominence of the Confed- to Alexandria and became a Alexandria down erate flag across the South. pharmacist and built a pharma- Dylann Roof, who allegedly cy and apartment building at the from last year carried out the massacre, had corner of North Pitt and King been photographed with the streets,” Mallamo said. “[The Times information request being fired were down from the flag at a number of Confeder- site of the statue] is the intersec- reveals felonious shooting beginning of the year to the end ate museums and monuments tion where they met — about incidents were reduced of June 2015, compared to the as well as wearing a jacket 800 men — that morning after same time period in 2014. As of with flag patches from the the city voted to secede. By Chris Teale June 30, 2015, the data shows white supremacist African “There were 2,200 men At last week’s community there were 70 calls related to states of apartheid South Afri- from the Union [Army] and meeting at the Charles Houston “shots fired” of a felonious na- ca and Rhodesia, now present- they were totally outnumbered, Recreation Center after the ho- ture, while as of June 30, 2014, day Zimbabwe. so they met there and went out micide of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs there were 92. Although Union forces oc- to the train station and went to on July 2, Alexandria Deputy Chris Wemple III, the po- cupied Alexandria for most of Manassas, leaving their wives Police Chief David Huchler lice department’s commander the war, a number of monu- and kids behind.” told those present that while so- of the patrol support division, ments make reference to the In addition to the monu- called “shots fired” calls are be- explained there is no standard city’s connection the Confed- ments, the City of Alexandria ing reported to the public more, way for the police to report shots eracy. At the intersec- flies Confederate flags at the instances of shots being fired being fired in their incident logs; tion of South Wash- site of the Appomat- during the commission of a fel- rather, an incident can be logged ington and Prince ony are down overall in the city. under many different call types streets sits the Ap- SEE Civil War | 7 After a Freedom of Informa- used to sort and respond to po- pomattox statue, tion Act request by the Times, tential crimes. Police respond which was the police department’s rhetoric to reports of “shots fired” and erected in holds true: the number of felony investigations that involve shots SEE SHOTS fired | 6

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING City maintains triple-A bond rating, earns stable outlook from Moody’s The City of Alexandria re- improvement bonds, $10.6 three factors that could result in ceived another triple-A credit million in general obligation a drop in the city’s credit rating: rating from Moody’s Investors refunding and has a total of any decline in available reserves Service, one of the two primary $526.3 million in general ob- beyond fiscal 2015 projections; rating agencies, this week. The ligation bond debt. federal budget cuts that result in ruling results in a favorable The city’s outlook had been a material loss of jobs and eco- interest rate on the sale of its negative from 2011 until 2013 nomic activity; and the adoption bonds, saving the city money in response to an impasse in of less conservative budgeting, in its 20-year repayment cycle. Congress over the national debt financial policies or manage- Moody’s also declared the ceiling and deficit. Six other ment approach. city’s outlook to be stable, Northern Virginia jurisdictions Alexandria’s bonds have meaning it expects the city were given a negative outlook been rated triple-A by Stan- to remain in strong financial due to their ties to the federal dard and Poor’s and Moody’s standing in future years. The government. since 1992. city secured $23.2 million In an announcement, in general obligation capital Moody’s said that there are - Chris Teale OLD TOWN $795,000. Visit Alexandria launches new, redesigned website New Listing Visit Alexandria celebrated ketplace, destination websites overall site visits have grown ~ 413 South Lee Street ~ the launch of its new website at must stand out as relevant, au- by 37 percent. Among the an event last week at Blackwall thentic, credible and most im- highlights of the new website Hitch, one that the organiza- portantly inspirational,” said are enhanced listings, smart- tion says will be even more Patricia Washington, president phone audio tours and more responsive than its previous it- and CEO of Visit Alexandria, integrated content from “Extra eration. in a statement. “With this Alex,” Visit Alexandria’s offi- The new website, www. new site, Alexandria can meet cial blog. visitalexandriava.com, has a consumer expectations and “The new Visit Alexandria greater emphasis on photogra- continue driving double digit site offers a powerful platform phy and video, with a number increases in web traffic and en- to increase our storytelling of interactive elements de- gagement.” potential,” Washington said. signed to show the Port City as The website was designed “From our rich history to our an extraordinary destination, with mobile devices in mind, vibrant waterfront setting and in keeping with Visit Alexan- to reflect the increasing use of booming culinary scene, Al- dria’s “Extraordinary Alexan- smartphones to access the In- exandria has so much to offer dria” marketing and advertis- ternet. Visit Alexandria says visitors, and our online content ing campaign. its mobile traffic has more than amplifies that.” “In a crowded media mar- doubled in the past year, while - Chris Teale

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Those call types are: higher level of presence may weapons violations, throw/ alleviate some of the issues, but shoot missiles, assaults and not totally. trouble unknown, which are “In that regard, we believe the most likely call types to through investigations is going reflect a felonious incident in- to be the best way to resolve volving only gunfire. this on a long-term basis. We’ve While this data does not take committed a number of inves- into account the shooting of tigative resources to this — we Elliot-Tibbs earlier this month, have a detective that is looking it supports officials’ assertions at all of these cases and the other that shots fired calls are down, resources in our investigation and that their public information section. We’ve collected a num- campaign stems from a desire to ber of pieces of evidence that we encourage people to come for- are evaluating, and we’re confi- “The Hermitage is ward as witnesses to crimes and dent that’s also going to lead us work with the police to bring into tying together some of the where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree those responsible to justice. incidents with individuals.” found my family.” “I think it really goes to put- Judy Noritake, president of —Helena Scott Lifestyle You Deserve ting out more notifications,” the Braddock Metro Citizens Huchler said in an interview. “In Coalition, believes the police are iscover why many people like you have come to call years past, we probably were not doing a good job, and agrees that the Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new as engaged with the community help from the community will Dlifestyle with an array of services and amenities. through social media as we are be crucial in helping them solve today, and we’re continuing to these crimes. She added that The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, expand our use of social media, building relationships between who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple eNews through the City of Al- community members, the police Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can exandria, to make sure that the and city officials is the best way community is informed about to help make the neighborhood now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare activity that is occurring in their safer for all. time, Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the neighborhood for two reasons: “It’s one thing to wait until beauty salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers one is to make sure they are in- shots are fired in the neighbor- mail. Our residents also rave about our superb dining service, formed so they can be aware and hood and call them in, because our courteous and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring have good situational awareness everybody does that,” she said. of their surroundings, and also “But to sort of have a more re- and security that comes with living at the Hermitage. we feel like it’s a good way to get alistic view about what exactly the community informed so that is going on, the police can’t You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care they can help us. say publicly what they’re doing and supportive services are available right here, if you ever “The more they know about that’s unseen and they have a need them. what we’re investigating, the lot of undercover tactics in our more we feel like they’ll engage neighborhood. They don’t nec- h For more information, call 703-797-3814. us in providing us information to essarily say who they’re looking Call help us resolve these issues.” for, if they’ve found them. Huchler said investigators “Eventually they’ll say an ar- 703-797-3814 have identified a number of rest was made, but for people in to schedule a tour connections between those re- my neighborhood to feel safer sponsible for the firing of shots, about where they live, to under- of our beautifully Alexandria, VA and that as such, the department stand exactly what’s going on, we appointed has deployed strategies to try do have conversations pretty reg- www.Hermitage-Nova.com and keep the community safe ularly and particularly with the apartments. and reassure them through po- h lice presence. SEE shots fired | 13 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM July 16, 2015 | 7 civil war FROM | 1 streets, like Beauregard, Eck- grandfather was one of those but to add more in a way that els and Taney Avenue if we soldiers and yes it was a differ- better reflects the various tox statue twice each year: wanted to, but the flag thing ent time, but this is a memorial perspectives on Alexandria’s Robert E. Lee’s birthday and is easy to do,” Wilson said. to dead soldiers so don’t touch complicated relationship with Confederate Memorial Day. “There are people who want it,’” he said. “And then I’ve slavery and the Civil War. And the name of U.S. Route to change the statue or differ- heard people who say, ‘Oh my “For me, one of the things 1 — Jefferson Davis Highway ent streets, or even the name God, I revile the Confederacy that might be most productive — also has raised eyebrows in of T.C. Williams. So there are but it’s part of our history and is look at the totality of his- recent years, particularly since all kinds of things that are out having it there helps teach it to tory and try to move toward south of the city the road is there, but we just need to step the next generation.’ equality of how we present it,” named Richmond Highway. back and collect information “And there are still others he said. “That’s what was so Mayor Bill Euille said he to see what people think is the that have said, ‘My ancestors exciting about the opening of has instructed city councilors best way to move forward.” were slaves and [the Confeder- Freedman’s Cemetery. It told to reflect on all public monu- Vice Mayor Allison Sil- ates] fought to keep them en- a story that heretofore had not ments and references to the berberg said she endorses the slaved. The statue is an offense been told. Confederacy over summer re- plan to cease flying the battle every time I see it.’ It’s just a “There are stories we need cess in preparation for a broad flag at the statue’s location on real array of opinions.” to tell that we haven’t been discussion with residents in Confederate holidays, but said Wilson added that the best telling, and there are ways to September. But he said there is she wouldn’t take a position on way to find a compromise is tell them to give a more com- growing consensus around do- other aspects of the issue until not to take away monuments, plete view of our history.” ing away with the Confederate after the summer recess. flag flying at the Appomattox “I think these matters are statue at any time. going to be considered by the “The reality is that now council in September, and may be the time to end that the Jefferson Davis [Highway ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK process with regard to the flag name] is a state legislature is- ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK and the flag can be properly sue and the statue is also up to stored in a museum or some- the legislature,” she said. “This thing for folks to see if they so has become part of a much choose,” Euille said. “Reflect- larger conversation nationally ing on the incident in Charles- because of the unthinkable ton, S.C. with the unfortunate tragedy in Charleston. ... 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over the line News from greater alexandria | by Chris teale In military-dominated region, Starbucks shows commitment to armed forces Just eight miles north of Starbucks’ commitment to hire Fort Belvoir on U.S. Route 1 at least 10,000 veterans and mili- and around 12 miles south of tary spouses by 2018; since No- the Pentagon, one of the newest vember 2013, officials said they Starbucks locations in the area already have hired more than has a distinctly military feel. The 4,000. Seattle-based coffee giants have Starbucks’ first Military designated it as its fourth Mili- Family Store in the United tary Family Store in the country. States was near Fort Pendleton The new branch, located at in Oceanside, Calif., in February, 7511 Richmond Highway, was and the company says the effort dedicated last week by repre- is indicative of their commit- sentatives of the company, with ment to supporting those in the a number of the store’s employ- military and their families. ees present as well. It is part of “We’ve seen the value in the

Photo/Chris Teale Army spouse and store partner Jordon Dean (center) receives his patriotic apron, flanked by wife Briana (second from right), Starbucks regional vice president of operations in the Mid-Atlantic Camille Hymes (far left) and district manager Matt Sorrentino (second from left).

talent that veterans and mili- For the military, ready does, envisioning itself as tary spouses bring,” said Mick it provides a the so-called “third place” after James, Starbucks’ manager of an individual’s home and work- safe environment for a veteran and military affairs. place. Company officials believe “Even though it was alive and lot of our military that’s active duty and retired military well in the organization, we decommissioning and their families will appreci- wanted to go further than that and transitioning into ate the new store and the effort and so the leadership advocacy civilian life to meet in to gear it towards their needs. we’ve received has just been a safe environment “I think a lot of it is it’s a rec- tremendous. That’s what led us ognition of what we’ve done, of to make the commitment in No- and have those having served and having done vember 2013. conversations either something different than most “The reason it’s essential is with the partners here other people,” said Brian Harp- that Starbucks is a community or with organizations er, a Starbucks store manager in hub. That allows us to not only to talk about life after the Mount Vernon Square Shop- engage within the community, ping Center. “This is kind of a but when we’re part of a military the military and what place where we can go and run community like this, and much their opportunities into other veterans that speak the of our clientele and customers are. We just are the same language, if you will. We are either in uniform or support liaison, the meeting all know the same things, same those who are, it’s a tremendous ground as it were, and customs and courtesies that have opportunity to make a public been ingrained in us that you we’re happy in that statement and commitment here may not find in other places.” in the community. This local role to facilitate that “As Starbucks is, to a lot of team is the one that’s going to conversation and make folks, it’s a place for people to make it happen.” sure it’s continuing.” meet and connect with folks, That idea of Starbucks being a very warm, inviting atmo- a community hub for the mili- - Matt Sorrentino sphere,” said Matt Sorrentino, tary and their families is an ex- Starbucks district manager tension of what the company al- SEE STARBUCKS | 20 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM July 16, 2015 | 9

Bobenreith has been with the Army since 1986 after graduat- ing from Catholic University, The sound of squeezeboxessqueezeboxes and spoke about his military American Accordionists many things that people don’t career at a workshop entitled Association’s annual festival even understand,” said Mary To- “Playing for Uncle Sam.” He has touches down in Alexandria karski, president of AAA. “They played for numerous dignitaries, By chris teale only think ethnic music or pol- including five U.S. presidents, North Old Town swelled to kas. Our instrument is so versa- while maintaining a level of the sound of accordions last week tile that if you sat for an entire physical fitness and aptitude ex- as the American Accordion- day to listen to the festival and pected by the military. ists Association’s annual festival all the performances, you would “If I got fired tomorrow, I hosted four days of workshops, be amazed. owe the Army everything,” he concerts and seminars. It was “It goes from popular music told those present. “The Army the first time since 2007 that the and contemporary, off-the-wall Photo/Chris Teale owes me nothing. They’ve af- AAA had been in Alexandria, kind of things, to classical to The Potomac Accordion Ensemble, led by director of music and AAA forded me the opportunity to when they hosted the Coupe orchestras to duos where people governing board member Joan Grauman (far left), perform at the play great music with great Mondiale — the World Accordi- can play together and have a lot luncheon concert of the AAA’s annual festival in Alexandria. musicians and actually get paid on Championships — in the city. of fun. These are the special what we know and love about the cate the public, the AAA held a for it. To me, you’re living the Accordionists from across things, not only about the festi- accordion, which is its versatility number of workshops for par- dream. In retrospect, there are the country were joined by val, but about the accordion.” and, in the right hands, it’s a won- ticipants, ranging from advice very few things in my life that I their fellow musicians from Given those misconceptions, derful, beautiful instrument,” on playing techniques and how would do over again, and this is around the world, with some AAA officials said it is impor- Tokarski said. “We want people to make the instrument work not one of them. This is the best from as far afield as New tant to showcase the instrument to know that, and that’s why we in a school orchestra to hearing decision I ever made.” Zealand and Europe arriving to as many people as possible, move around the country, we’re accomplished accordionists talk Bobenreith was the first to at the annual festival, which which is why the annual festival always in different places. We’ve about their careers in music. graduate from Catholic as a celebrates the accordion as a changes cities and venues each been to Charleston [S.C.], Bos- One such musician was Sgt. music major whose primary in- versatile instrument capable of year as they try and educate ton, New York, Chicago. We just Maj. Manny Bobenreith of the strument was the accordion, and many different things. those around them about it. really want the public to hear U.S. Army Band, the group’s encouraged attendees to keep up “What makes the accordi- “[We want to] bring in the what we have to offer.” only accordionist and the pro- on special is that we can do so public, to enlighten them about As part of that desire to edu- ducer of the U.S. Army Strings. SEE accordions | 13

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In the proposal, Laramar only comfortable committing City staff said the language in established after the complex By chris teale agreed to examine its feasibil- to a feasibility study, arguing the proposal allowed both parties first opened, it received an ex- The proposed new clubhouse ity in good faith with the city, that any commitment to a con- sufficient wiggle room, and the ception, and currently has just at the Hunting Point on the Po- but commissioners were uncon- struction project would be un- lack of a firm commitment on 34.3 percent open space. tomac apartment complex — re- vinced, feeling it gave the com- wise given that the area needs construction meant that a deci- Under this proposal, open cently rebranded as Bridgeyard pany too much leeway to rule to be assessed by both Laramar sion could be postponed until a space would be further re- Old Town — was approved against any easement. and the city before a decision proper study is carried out. duced to about 32.8 percent, unanimously by the planning “As I read this condition, can be made. “There are a number of with the green roof on the club- commission, but not before testy it indicates the applicant shall “I have to tell you that this judgement calls to be made in house not designated as open discussion about some aspects make a good-faith effort to de- is frustrating, and I can see it’s terms of what feasible will mean space and instead being used of the project that drew commis- termine the feasibility, and the frustrating on the commission’s and what will be acceptable,” for environmental purposes, sioners’ ire. location and design may be dis- part, because we just don’t said city planner Rob Kerns. a late change to the proposal. Parent company Laramar, cussed under review,” said com- know,” she said. “To figure “I think that’s why we tried to Assistant city attorney Joanna which bought the property from missioner Stephen Koenig. “I’m out, again, whether or not it’s take a middle of the road sort Anderson noted that the build- the Virginia Department of wondering if there’s any way to feasible and definitely grant it, of language here. I think it rests ings are legally non-complying Transportation in 2013, which make that a little less condition- because it’s not 10 feet just for on ‘the applicant shall make a structures due to their history bought it in 2001 to make room al and potential and a little more the walkway, it’s 25 feet for the good-faith effort.’ From both compared to the zoning ordi- for the new Woodrow Wilsoner specifically committed.” easement for the construction parties here, we’re committed nances, and that an exception st i a Bridge, proposed a one-storyO “I don’t want the applicant of the walkway and the main- to exploring the feasibility of it. will continue to be made. clubhouse to contain exercise to have a veto,” added commis- tenance of the walkway. There are quite a few obstacles, Outside of the hearing, the Cucina Italiana & Bar facilities, community dmeeting sioner Stewart Dunn. “I didn’t “We just don’t know yet, and things that have to be considered so-called Resource Protection rooms, the leasing officea N andi n o want a situation in which the we don’t know where it will be as to whether we want to direct Area near the water’s edge has other amenities. ultimate decision really rests located. My client is more than traffic through there or not.” come under fire, especially But it was not an easyModern ride with Italian the applicant. Cuisine Even though in willing to work with the city. Commissioners also had as Laramar look to expand for the Chicago-basedShirlington com- it’s feasible Village. and the Experience city wants to Whether they’ll say they’ll defi- cause for concern when city staff a parking lot in the northeast pany, as commissioners picked proceed, you don’t have to. 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That concert was followed same location. same owner. “I think at some point in Deffner was first president of by the gala banquet, where same great food. time, everyone wants to quit,” he the AAA from 1985-86 and then the 2015 festival orchestra and OPEN DAILY 7AM-10 PM said. “I wanted to quit. At some returned to the role from 1995- the U.S. Army Band Strolling SUN 7AM-9PM point you get sick of it and want 2000. During that time, she in- Strings played to round off what 703-549-0677 TAKE-OUT to quit, and you need somebody creased opportunities and partic- organizers deemed a success- there to tell you, ‘No, you need ipation for accordionists all over ful festival. Next year, the asso- 2921 SOUTH GLEBE ROAD, ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22206 to drive on, you need to carry on the country, and was a passionate ciation heads to Buffalo, N.Y., Elmer’s Lawn and Garden moving forward. 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SHOTS fired FROM | 6 the community cops would go this to a close because we under- door-to-door, they would ride stand the seriousness of shots mayor, who’s a neighbor, people their bicycles, they were not al- fired,” Huchler said. “At a mini- like [City Councilor] John Chap- ways in patrol cars. mum, it has the potential to cause man who come to the neighbor- “They’d slip surveys under serious property damage and at hood frequently. I have the cell your doors because they wanted its worst it’s going to seriously phone numbers of some of the feedback, it was very much more injure someone or worse. To al- police, and sometimes I’ll ask soaking into the community and leviate their concerns, we want questions directly. We need to be pulling out information, know- to say that our effort in provid- eyes on the street. We are start- ing people, knowing the climate. ing this information is to create ing to form a community; people There really seemed to be a awareness. We’re providing this know each other on the street.” strategy behind it. There are dif- information so that [residents] Not everyone believes the ferences in police management can help us for the investigation. police response has been ad- philosophies, and along the way “We have the resources down equate, however. Leslie Zupan, I think some of that has been there that we feel are going to pro- president of the nearby West weakened. The budget cuts don’t vide safety for the community, to Old Town Citizens Association, help either, but they have taken provide reassurance to the com- believes that the budget cuts of them at the expense of commu- munity, but we also tell people recent years and a change in how nity policing.” that we have to remember that policing is done has made neigh- From the police department’s we live in an urban setting. While borhoods more susceptible to point of view, officials say they we are seeing a trend here with crime. She added that the police are doing everything they can the shots fired, it’s not unusual are perhaps not as engaged with and have enough resources at in an urban environment to see members of the community as their disposal to carry out effec- that. We just want to make people they were in the past. tive investigations. The depart- aware that they should be aware “We love our community cop, ment is still on the lookout for of their surroundings; they should but we just don’t feel the com- witnesses, and want to reassure call suspicious activity in to us for munity policing is what it was those in the community they are further investigation. We’re going in years past,” she said. “Having working hard to bring incidents to continue to do that long after lived in the neighborhood for 35 of shots being fired down. we make arrests and bring these years, I remember the days when “We obviously want to bring investigations to a close.” 14 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Sports

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PHOTO/JOAN MARCUS tension to the plot. For tickets and information In addition to the two leads, “Once” features a fantastic ensemble cast of capable actors and sing- The show won a Grammy call 202-467-4600 or visit ers, who are responsible for playing a variety of instruments throughout the production. Award for Best Musical The- www.kennedy-center.org. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM July 16, 2015 | 17

Location: Canal Center Plaza Amphi- crisis. Registration is free, but space Time: 7 to 8 p.m. July 18 theater, 44 Canal Center Plaza is limited to 20 per class. Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 Information: 703-746-5592 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. John Carlyle St. TONS OF TRUCKS Children of all Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-5592 Information: 703-746-3523, doni- ages will have the unique opportunity July 23-25 to explore their favorite vehicles, [email protected] or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs July 31 get behind the wheel and meet the BYE BYE BIRDIE The summer the- people who protect, build and serve SCIENCE BEHIND HARRY POT- Calendar atre program associated with Saint ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST TER the city. Event is rain or shine. Bernadette Church and Bishop Ireton AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) In honor of Harry Potter’s birth- The sec- day, explore the real world of science Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. High School presents their produc- of Events ond of two sessions in which adults and medicine behind J.K. Rowling’s Location: Chinquapin Park, 3210 tion of the musical theatre classic, can learn how to give initial help to series Harry Potter. Family tours last King St. “Bye Bye Birdie.” Tickets cost $10 for someone showing signs of a mental from 3 to 7 p.m., adult social from 8 to Information: 703-746-5553 or lind- adults, $8 for students and seniors. illness or mental health crisis. Regis- 10 p.m. Tickets cost $6 per person for To have your event [email protected] Time: Thursday to Saturday, 7:30pm; tration is free, but space is limited to the family tour, $30 for the adult social. Saturday, 2pm 20 per class. Time: 3 to 10 p.m. considered for our Time: EDIBLE BOOKS CONTEST Ama- Location: Bishop Ireton High School, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- Location: calendar listings, teur cooks have the chance to face 201 Cambridge Road 4480 King St. ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Information: 703-746-3523, doni- please email off against professional chefs. Create Information: www.summerthe- Information: 703-746-3852 or atreprogram.org [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected]. a culinary item based on the content, www.alexandriava.gov/dchs characters, titles, and/or shape of CITY CONCERT SERIES A city- a book or just vote on your favorite Now to July 19 July 23-August 6 July 30 sponsored summer concert at Market creation. Square by the Alexandria Citizens Band. ALEXANDRIA LIVE MUSIC Time: 2 to 3 p.m. JANE AUSTEN DANCE CLASS MUSIC AT TWILIGHT CONCERT Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. WEEK The first ever Alexandria Live Location: Beatley Central Library, In preparation for the Jane Austen A city concert series with a perfor- Location: Market Square, 301 King St. Music Week features 10 days of live 5005 Duke St. Ball on August 8, learn 18th-century mance of modern/Americana and music at more than 30 restaurants Information: 703-746-1745 English country dancing from expert folk-rock music by The Muddy Crows. SEE calendar | 21 and venues. The week will feature dance instructors. Reservations rec- acts ranging from jazz to bluegrass, SOLO BAROQUE CONCERT ommended. Classes cost $12 each or Designer folk rock, country and more. Take a journey down some less-trav- $30 for the series of three. Time: * Time: eled roads of the Baroque solo violin Each Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Various Location: House of Paula Varsalona Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Location: Various throughout repertoire with works by Biber, Tartini, 134 N. Royal St. Alexandria Telemann and Johan Helmich Roman Information: 703-746-4242 Information: www.livemusicweek.com (the “Swedish Handel”) performed on Trunk Show the baroque violin, a period instrument, by Michael De Sapio. July 24-25 Friday July 17 th • 11am – 7pm Now to September 6 Time: JonLei 3 to 4:15 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- BEASLEY OUTDOOR MOVIES Saturday 18th • 10am – 6pm NEW FAMILY ART LAB AT THE ington St. Beasley Real Estate, in partnership with *Designer in attendance APOTHECARY MUSEUM New Information: 703-409-5859 or the City of Alexandria, invites you to free Atelier this summer, guests can explore the [email protected] screenings of the movies The Big Hero 6 “The” exclusive boutique ... Sunday 19th • 12pm – 5pm Family Art Lab. The Lab features a on Friday and Blank Check on Saturday. *Designer in attendance new activity every week that brings FREE VOCAL WORKSHOP A Admission is free. together history, science, and art in new program by the Alexandria Singers Time: 8 to 11 p.m. a way all ages will enjoy. Lab only designed to introduce anyone with a Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. admission is $5 per family. desire to sing to join in a comfortable, Information: 703-746-5592 240.493.4502 Time: Each Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. stress-free choral singing experience. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- Participants will receive an easy-to- July 27 ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. understand explanation of how the Information:703-746-3852 or www. singing voice works which you can YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST apothecarymuseum.org apply right away; a free private voice AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first www.houseofjonleiatelier.com lesson conducted by a trained teacher; of two sessions in which young people 153 Potomac Passage, National Harbor, MD a chance to learn simple songs to sing can learn how to give initial help to July 17 with experienced singer; and a chance someone showing signs of a mental [email protected] to perform at the conclusion. illness or mental health crisis. Regis- Call for appointments MAKE A SPLASH Bring the Time: 1 to 5 p.m. tration is free, but space is limited to whole family to Family Fun Nights Location: Convergence Arts Initiative 20 per class. for swimming and fun for all ages on Main Building, 1801 North Quaker Lane Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday evenings. Pool games include Information: 571-213-7376, direc- Location: 4480 King St. beach ball relays, water basketball, [email protected] or www. Information: 703-746-3523, doni- diving for prizes and fun on the ‘Aqua alexandriasingers.com [email protected] or Challenge’ floating obstacle course. www.alexandriava.gov/dchs Admission is $4 per person. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST Time: 6 to 9 p.m. July 19 AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first In the Heights 7/25 - 8/15 Location: Chinquapin Park Recreation PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH of two sessions in which adults can Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical, Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. learn how to give initial help to some- Information: www.alexandriava. JAMES MADISON Hear President In the Heights is the story of Washington Heights, James Madison discuss events as one showing signs of a mental illness gov/c/1028 or mental health crisis. Registration a tight-knit New York community where the they unfolded in his time in honor of is free, but space is limited to 20 per coffee from the corner bodega the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Coming soon class. is light and sweet, the windows July 17-18 Public questions and opinions related Time: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. are always open, and the to the salon topics are welcome and Location: 4480 King St. breeze carries the rhythm of OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL encouraged. Information: 703-746-3523, doni- three generations of music. It’s Time: The 13th Annual Comcast Outdoor 3 to 4:30 p.m. [email protected] or a community on the brink of Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Film Festival, with movies shown on www.alexandriava.gov/dchs change, full of hopes, dreams, and 134 N. Royal St. a 40-foot inflatable screen. Friday’s pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding Information: 703-746-4242 featured movie is How to Train Your July 29 in which traditions you take with you and which ones you Dragon 2, Saturday’s is X-Men: Days leave behind. This modern day musical will get you on of Future Past. Admission is free. July 22 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST your feet with salsa, hip hop, and soul in its score! Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The CANAL PLAZA CONCERT A con- Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. second of two sessions in which | cert series with a performance of soul young people can learn how to give 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria 703-683-0496 Information: 703-746-5592 w w w thelittletheatre co m infused rock by The Sidleys. initial help to someone showing signs . . Grades Time: Noon to 1 p.m. of a mental illness or mental health K – 9TH 18 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

At Home By Mary G. Pepitone as a gardening shed and more The standard shed takes as part of a stylish backyard a modern twist by creating garden getaway, as the compa- a structure that adds square ny claims to be the first to cus- footage to a homeowner’s tomize and produce mid-cen- A shed ahead property for a guest bedroom, tury style outbuildings that are artist studio, workout space, International Building Code home office or man cave. compliant. Capitalizing on this More than a simple stor- modern movement, even Tuff age unit for lawn and garden Shed, a company known for its items, a thoroughly modern barnlike and traditional-style milled out-building is in for sheds, offers a contemporary people who want to add liv- Premier Pro Studio shed, which able square footage to their can be purchased nationwide. residential property, says If a homeowner wants to Tim Vack, general manager shed the conventional for a con- of Modern-Shed Inc., based temporary outbuilding, there are in Seattle since 2005. many things to do before break- “Our Modern-Shed isn’t ing ground. Vack says involving just a shed, it’s a shell which family members in the discus- can stylishly house addition- sion of a Modern-Shed’s usage al living space,” he says of helps to make it a little extension the company with ten sales of the big house. representatives across North “Life is so stressful, and America. “Based on mid- having a place to escape into century architecture, the ele- the backyard is like having gance of the Modern-Shed is that tree house when we were the simplicity of a structure kids,” he says. “But if the PHOTO/DOMINIC ARIZONA BONUCCELLI with a single-angled roof and site isn’t prepared properly, Building a studio-style shed isn’t just about putting up a building for additional residential space, it’s windows near the top.” about creating a lifestyle, as homeowners landscape for a finishing and fragrant touch. A Modern-Shed is used less SEE shed | 19 HOME OF THE WEEK A delightful Rosemont bungalow in a fabulous location Don’t be deceived, as this charming two-level home is larger than it appears and is just a few blocks from two Metro stations and steps from the Grape & Bean and a pub- lic tennis court. This property has been beautifully updated with great flow, high ceilings, pine floors and abundant charac- ter. A front porch welcomes PHOTO/DS Creative Group you to the lovely living room This charming Rosemont bungalow comes with a delightful and spa- and light-filled dining room. cious fenced yard (above). Inside, it has a wonderful floor plan (left) On the main level is a family and plenty of charm for entertaining and living. room with an adjacent kitchen The finished lower level At a Glance: Year Built: 1920 that features granite counters, also comes with high ceil- new 42-inch kitchen cabinets ings, large windows and ac- Location: 6 E. Walnut St., Bedrooms: 2 and stainless steel appliances. cess to the yard. Meanwhile, Alexandria VA 22301 Bathrooms: 1.5 There is access from the kitch- the bathrooms are newly up- Neighborhood: Rosemont Contact: Christine Garner, Weichert Realtors, en to a large deck and a fenced dated, while the exterior is Price: $645,000 703-587-4855, [email protected]. yard with custom shed, flag- freshly painted and includes stone patio, lawn and garden. a new roof. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM 4 | MAY 7, 2015 July 16, 2015 | 19 ALEXANDRIA TIMES shed FROM | 18 tion. “Modern-Shed provides • A home office, the most the ready-to-assemble cus- popular usage, is a space that is CRIME a Modern-Shed can be any- tomized and prefabricated both productive and profession- In Your thing but fun and games.” building components, and al, including easy commutes to Inmates honored for educational achievements The location for a studio- after construction, the struc- and from the backyard. style shed should be a rela- ture can weigh up to 5,000 • An art studio for the artist- Alexandria Sheriff Dana tively dry spot, on slightly pounds,” Vack says. “But in-residence is a creative space Times Lawhorne and deputies con- elevated ground, where it’s up to the homeowners to flooded with natural light from TheWIN Alexandria a A pizza anyTimes size Photo wit Contesth two gratulated inmates at the city rainwater won’t collect. Of- secure the permits and con- windows near the roofline. toppings and two appetizers jail last week for their success- ten, homeowners build their struction team to execute their • A home gym allows fam- ful completion of a variety of Modern-Shed over a solid or dream for a Modern-Shed, or ilies to stay in and work out, WINNINGIdentify the photo below PHOTO and where it educational programs at the crushed rock surface, poured it can quickly become a night- then cool off outside. was taken for a chance to win. William G. Truesdale Adult concrete pad or wooden deck- mare.” • A hobby or craft room To enter, email [email protected] with your Detention Center. ing, but the structure should Modern-Sheds come in a puts an end to canvassing answer. One winner will be chosen at random from Six inmates became the first be built at least 12 to 18 inch- variety of sizes, but the most your home for art supplies the winning entries submitted before noon Tuesday. to complete the new Thinking es off the ground, according popular is a 10-by-12-foot while longing for a perma- A different photo and hint will be featured each week for a Change program, designed to Vack. “The site needs to be structure, totaling 120 square nent place to sew, scrapbook between now and the end of summer, so keep your eyes to prepare inmates for reentry prepared and graded to han- feet. The Modern-Shed can or creatively sprawl out. open as you meander around Alexandria! into the community upon their dle the drainage after water be customized using a vari- • A man cave or game release. flows off the roof,” he says. ety of materials and woods, room allows families to bring The program stresses con- COURTESY PHOTO “Also, site accommodations with insulated walls that hold their A-game home and so- Where Am I? #5 cepts like cognitive restructur- Inmates at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center prepare to must be made if the Modern- professionally manufactured cially engage by watching the ing, improving social skills receive certificates marking their completion of a variety of education- Shed is going to have elec- windows and doors. Vack big game on television in a and learning problem-solving al programs last week, from the new Thinking for a Change program, aimed at preparing inmates for reentry into the community, to GED tricity and plumbing.” says the cost of a Modern- penalty-free zone. techniques. Among those who and food-services certifications.. But before buying and Shed can start out at $100 • A teen hangout allows completed the program were breaking ground on the bitty per square foot and top off your home to be a drama-free Eric Buckner, Richard Butler, the ServSafe Food Protection Inmate Joseph Medina also building, Vack says home- around $250 per square foot. scene by creating a special Robert Jones, Rasheed Tate, Manager Certification program, was awarded a certificate mark- owners need to do their home- The average cost, however, space for the young adults in Ryan Wright and an inmate intended to prepare inmates for ing the successful completion work and check with local is just over $150 per square your life. who asked not to be identified. strong candidates for restaurant of his GED exam. accessory building codes foot, he says. • A guest suite is sweet for Jail officials also honored and food service jobs upon their within their municipality A Modern-Shed space can five inmates who completed release. - Erich Wagner and/or homeowner’s associa- be used for both work and play: SEE shed | 21 Congratulations to Police see record decline in holiday traffic deaths Instagram user michellem_107, Virginia State Police reported ing weekend in more than two only five people were killed for winning April’s Photo Contest! 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*Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Congratulations to last week’s winner, David Olinger, who correctly Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. PHOTO/DOMINIC ARIZONA BONUCCELLI For more information visit: alextimes.com/monthly-photo-contest Based on midcentury architecture, the elegance of the Modern-Shed is the simplicity of a structure with identified the clue as North side of 100 block of Prince Street-- Source: raidsonline.com a single-angled roof and windows near the top. Captain’s Row. (Photo features the home of Ray & Phyllis Sidorsky). 20 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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a Starbucks district manager responsible for stores on U.S. Route 1 as well as in Burke, Lorton and Springfield. “Peo- ple have meetings here, do job interviews, first dates and whatnot. “For the military, it provides a safe environment for a lot of our military that’s decommis- sioning and transitioning into civilian life to meet in a safe en- vironment and have those con- versations either with the part- PHOTO/Chris teale ners here or with organizations Nathan Alvarez receives a patriotic apron from district manager Matt to talk about life after the mili- Sorrentino, while Camille Hymes, Starbucks regional vice president of operations in the Mid-Atlantic, looks on and applauds. tary and what their opportuni- ties are. We just are the liaison, I’ve only been a military spouse two the meeting ground as it were, and we’re happy in that role to years, but it really is like a family, facilitate that conversation and like a community. They really look out for make sure it’s continuing.” each other. To be part of a company that The dedication of the store represents the commence- makes actual stores to support veterans, ment of a partnership with it shows that Starbucks is a company that the Fredericksburg chapter of really doesn’t just say they’re going to do Gorgeous Godafoss! Team Red, White and Blue, a things — they actually back it up. When nonprofit dedicated to helping Godafoss was born in military personnel transition it starts coming out of their pocket, that’s a foster home and is a to civilian life after leaving when you know they’re really trying to do wonderful little girl who will the armed forces. They see something good.” delight her forever family! this new Starbucks as an ideal She is the only one left in way to continue that work. - Jordon Dean, military spouse and Starbucks employee the litter…. So come meet “Anything to help out this dear and her friends on veterans is great,” said Andy tary spouse employees received up. When it starts coming out Saturday or Sunday from Sampson, community direc- patriotic-themed Starbucks of their pocket, that’s when 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For tor of the Fredericksburg aprons. The aprons, which are you know they’re really try- more information contact [email protected]. chapter. “It’s something that available as standard company ing to do something good.” King Street Cats. we strive to do on a regular dress, indicate which branch Officials believe the new basis and other organizations of the military the employee store can grow into an impor- that have the same mission in is affiliated with and how. One tant space for the community mind, it’s a win-win for us.” of those recipients was Jordon given its military focus, espe- As part of the store dedica- Dean, a military spouse who cially with the sheer number tion, several veteran and mili- has worked at Starbucks in of personnel in the area. California and now on Rich- “I think every activity mond Highway while his wife counts,” said Camille Hymes, Briana is in the U.S. Army. He Starbucks’ regional vice pres- said that it is heartening to work ident of operations in the Mid- for a company that has such a Atlantic. “If there’s a way we commitment to the military and can genuinely connect and SHOP LOCAL FIRST their families. support even one family, it “I’ve only been a military means a lot. 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Building a backyard space sheds light on the charms of creating an additional private residential room without remod- eling the existing home. “The concept of the Modern-Shed is growing, as the company is on track to fulfill 20 percent more orders this year than it did last year,” Vack says. “Building a Modern-Shed isn’t just about putting up a building, it’s about a lifestyle, as homeowners also landscape around this new mul- PHOTO/DOMINIC ARIZONA BONUCCELLI The Modern-Shed structure needs to be built at least 12 to 18 inches off tipurpose room for a finishing the ground, with the site prepared and graded to handle drainage after and fragrant touch.” water flows off the roof.

CAlendar FROM | 17 “grow into science.” Taught by certified optional, “after-five” attire encouraged. teachers, this program gets kids excited Tickets cost $45 per person. about studying science with hands-on Time: 8 to 11 p.m. Information: 703-746-5592 experiments. Level 2 is for fourth to sixth Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, graders. 134 N. Royal St. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Information: 703-746-4242 August 1 Location: Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. BALLYSHANER’S IRISH FESTIVAL FAMILY DIG DAY The event is pre- Information: 703-746-1753 or dprice@ A fundraiser for the St. Patrick’s Day sented in three parts, beginning with an alexandria.lib.va.us Parade held to promote Irish Heritage. introduction to the history and archaeol- The event features vendors, crafts, food ogy of the Shuter’s Hill site, followed by and beverages, pipe bands and Irish a site tour and finally gathering around August 5 entertainment. the screens to sift through excavated Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. soil collecting artifacts. Admission is $5 CANAL PLAZA CONCERT A concert Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. per person. series with a folk music performance by Information: 703-408-2819, gin- Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Glimpses. [email protected] or www.ballyshan- Location: George Washington Masonic Time: Noon to 1 p.m. ers.org This week in 2009: Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive Location: Canal Center Plaza Amphithe- Information: 703-746-4399 or archae- ater, 44 Canal Center Plaza ONE LOVE FESTIVAL An annual [email protected] Information: 703-746-5592 Early on, texting ban slow to yield results multi-cultural family event to celebrate and to bring people together in unity – “It appears that with Virginia’s recent ban on tex- August 2 August 6 and love to foster positivity and self- empowerment, held in honor of Lenny ting and emailing while driving, which went into ef- 257TH ARMY BAND CONCERT A MUSIC AT TWILIGHT CONCERT A Harris to continue his legacy. Performers city-sponsored concert at Market Square city concert series with a performance and vendors will be on site along with fect July 1, lawmakers are hoping that fewer ‘LOLs’ with a performance by the U.S. Army of blues and soul by Vintage #18. entertainment for children. Band featuring music from the stage, Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. and ‘OMGs’ will mean few accidents on the road.” the screen and the ring. Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Location: Lenny Harris Memorial Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Carlyle St. Fields at Braddock Park, 1005 Mount Location: Market Square, 301 King St. Information: 703-746-5592 Vernon Ave. Del Ray siblings win gold at Junior Olym- Information: 703-746-5592 Information: 703-589-7537 or ja- August 7 [email protected] pics in Canada – “They went, they paddled, and August 3-6 they conquered: Alexandria siblings Liam and Eliza MOViE NIGHT @ FOUR MILE RUN JUMP START YOUR MYSTERY NOVEL SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER The Cora Kelly Center is co-sponsoring Join four published authors as Malakoff returned from Canada this week toting a they share the basics of writing a crime (LEVEL 1) Join Alexandria Library at with National Community Church its first annual family movie night. Community novel for today’s readers. The event is bouquet of gold and silver medals from the Junior Beatley Central this summer for a fun free but registration is required. and free science education program participants will enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy, drinks and a screening of Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Olympics whitewater games in Ontario.” that helps elementary school children Location: Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central “grow into science.” Taught by certified “McFarland USA.” Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Library, 5005 Duke St. teachers, this program gets kids excited Information: 703-746-1745 Adolescent pregnancy campaign wins about studying science with hands-on Location: The Conservatory Center, experiments. Level 1 is for second and Four Mile Run Park, 3700 Common- award – “The Alexandria Campaign on Adoles- third graders. wealth Ave. August 16 Information: Time: 10 to 11 a.m. 703-746-5554 or cent Pregnancy was recently selected as a winner Location: Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central [email protected] ARLANDRIA CHIRILAGUA FES- Library, 5005 Duke St. TIVAL An annual community event in in the 16th annual National Health Information Information: 703-746-1753 or dprice@ August 8 celebration of Latino culture featuring Awards for their magazine Get Real, a free publica- alexandria.lib.va.us live entertainment, food and vendor JANE AUSTEN BALL Step back to sales to be held on the softball field. tion written by and for Alexandria youth informing SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER the time of Jane Austen at this late- Time: Noon to 7 p.m. (LEVEL 2) Join Alexandria Library at 1790s era ball. The evening will feature Location: Four Mile Run Park, 3700 both parents and young people about sexual health, Beatley Central this summer for a fun a variety of English country dances in Commonwealth Ave. and free science education program the historic ballroom, live music and Information: 703-684-5697 or teen pregnancy, relationships, opportunities and that helps elementary school children “iced refreshments.” Period costume [email protected] other youth-related issues.” 22 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Addressing our complicated history, one step at a time Opinion Alexandria may be just a river’s width away from Washington, but “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” like many cities farther south, the city has a very complex history when it - Thomas Jefferson comes to race, slavery and the Civil War. In antebellum Alexandria, some residents owned slaves, and the city was home to a prominent slave trade business, which was featured briefly in the acclaimed film “12 Years a Slave.” When the Civil War broke out, many residents fled the city to join with Confederate forces before the Union Army set up an occupation and eventually built Fort Ward to help defend the nation’s capital. During the war, the city became a hub for freed and fleeing slaves. In the century and a half since the end of the War Between the States, Alexandria has become a diverse and inclusive community. The city in- tegrated more peacefully than many of its counterparts to the south, and even some northern cities. But for some, the city still has painful remind- ers of its checkered past in the form of monuments commemorating Con- federate soldiers and streets named after Confederate leaders. Discussions of references to the Confederacy across the city have ramped up in recent weeks, in the aftermath of the tragic massacre of nine attendees of a Bible study at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Epis- copal Church last month by a man who had been photographed at various Confederate museums and wearing flag patches of white supremacist Afri- can states. City leaders have been both swift and measured in their response. City council appears poised to do away with flying the Confederate battle flag on Robert E. Lee’s birthday and Confederate Memorial Day at Your Views the Appomattox statue at the intersection of Prince and South Washington streets. This is a strong first step: it is an easy measure that can be adopted quickly and has broad support. The Times has another suggestion, an initiative that does not require Appomattox statue is important state approval — any changes to the Appomattox statue or renaming Jef- ferson Davis Highway need the OK from Richmond — and could garner reminder of Alexandria’s past quick support: Get rid of street names that honor secessionist generals and leaders without ties to Alexandria. To the editor: to join the Southern forces grateful to live in a com- Many city streets, particularly on the West End, feature the names of Con- While we realize that in Virginia. They knew that munity that values and re- federate generals or political leaders, thanks to an ordinance passed in the there has been no official Union troops would soon members its past, both high 1950s mandating new streets running north-south be named as such. The or- call to remove or move the cross the Potomac River to points and low points. dinance was repealed last year, but the street names themselves remain. memorial to Alexandria’s take hold of their town. Our We reali ze t hat i mages of There is no reason for Alexandria to honor people like John Pegram, fallen Civil War soldiers, we own home is part of this sto- the Confederacy create dif- P. G. T. Beauregard, Samuel Gibbs French or Earl Van Dorn. And Taney write to express our point of ry, as the Union military gov- ficulties, especially as we Avenue’s namesake, Roger Taney, wrote the ignominious Dred Scott Su- view, which is of deep ap- ernor of Alexandria, Gen. reflect on racial injustice in preme Court decision. preciation for this historic John P. Slough, used our America. That being said, Aside from some headaches at the post office, changing some of Alex- monument and the story it house as his headquarters. we urge everyone to look andria’s more egregious street names would be a logical second step to- tells. As we pass the monu- closely at the monument ward better representing the city’s history. There is no shortage of notable As homeowners on St. ment each day, we think of in question. It contains no Alexandrians to choose from for new names: Vietnam War hero Rocky Asaph Street, we have a the uncertainty of that time Confederate flag, nor does Versace, civil rights activist Samuel Tucker and longtime City Manager connection to the statue at and the courage of the men it celebrate a Confederate Vola Lawson are just a few options. the intersection of Washing- who left. We imagine the victory. The unnamed sol- We laud Mayor Bill Euille’s call for city councilors and residents to take ton and Prince streets. Our burden laid on the women dier carries no weapon. His the rest of the summer council recess to seek feedback and reflect on the total- home sits about 100 yards and slaves of Alexandria, gaze is cast downward in ity of Alexandria’s historic Confederate landmarks. Having a broad, extended away, and we walk past the who bravely kept the town mourning. The statue is, in and public discussion should prevent any knee-jerk reactionary measures and monument every day. running for the duration of a word, conflicted, not un- allow for all interested residents to have their say in a respectful way. The statue recalls a criti- the war. like America’s own strug- The upcoming discussion on this issue shouldn’t be limited to Alexan- cal moment in the history of We ourselves do not gle with the history of the dria’s Confederate history. It is a chance for us to examine how we honor Alexandria. As the nearby claim Southern heritage; Civil War. all aspects of our city’s history, from Confederate memorials to the Free- plaque states, this was the we hail from Massachu- - Rev. Matthew Kozlowski dom House Museum. It’s a discussion that’s long overdue, but it must be spot at which men of Alex- setts and Pennsylvania. But and Danielle Kozlowski approached with tolerance for divergent views. andria gathered as they left now as Alexandrians we are Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM July 16, 2015 | 23

Homicide is the culmination Senior Corner of festering issues with Rose Mario To the editor: Alexandria police claimed The neighborhood is The recent homicide there was no change in the fed up with excuses. Po- of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs level of shots fired reports lice Chief Earl Cook’s Help set the PACE at the Andrew Adkins between 2014 and 2015. hastily organized commu- public housing project The problem, however, nity walk the week before one block from the Brad- started in 2014 and shows the murder was simply a of eldery care dock Road Metro station no improvement since PR effort in the eyes of Taking care of an aging loved accomplished,” said Dr. Terence is a tragedy for his fam- then. many here. It is repugnant one is not a simple task. There McCormally, medical director of ily and friends. But in a Neighbors are hearing to tell residents that when are days when it can feel like a InovaCares for Seniors PACE. sense it was also a death gunfire and calling in re- victims and perpetrators full-time responsibility. There are The PACE program takes into foretold. ports in real time, just as know each other, there’s times when you will find it chal- account all the challenges seniors For 18 months, neigh- police urge. The Alexan- nothing to worry about lenging to navigate the process of must face with living independent- bors in West Old Town dria eNews press releases — as though bullets don’t scheduling doctor’s appointments ly. For example, the transportation have been calling police about the possibility of have the potential to go and managing all the follow-up team will pick up the participant to report gunshots — firecrackers the week be- astray and hit bystanders, instructions. There may from their home and sometimes on successive fore the murder discour- as recently happened in be days when you strug- drive them to and from nights. The level and fre- aged and annoyed many. Southeast D.C. gle with the idea of leav- the PACE Center. At the quency of gunplay now West Old Town has a large Community policing ing your loved one home PACE Center, the partici- exceeds anything heard contingent of military as successfully practiced alone. Some of you may pant may receive medical in this neighborhood and personnel who understand in this area in the past have felt it would be bet- care from the geriatri- borders on unprecedent- firearms and know the has atrophied and must ter if you could have all of cians and team of nurses ed. Yet the police depart- distinctive sound. Callers be beefed up again. True your loved ones needs met on-site. The participant ment’s response until also are troubled by omis- community policing re- by one team, in one place. may participate with now has been inadequate. sions and inconsistencies quires giving officers the PACE — Program of Rose Mario physical therapy, meals Even at last week’s over- in the police’s reports of All-Inclusive Care for the and recreational activi- flow community meeting, these incidents. SEE homicide | 24 Elderly — is a model of care that ties as part of their day. PACE also is newly available to residents of is able to offer respite care and sup- Alexandria. PACE focuses on the port for family caregivers. coordination and provision of care Creating a personal health plan Community and city must for seniors who need daily help of services begins with an assess- caring for themselves. Most se- ment by the PACE interdisciplin- co-operate to reduce crime niors who enroll in PACE want to ary team. This assessment does age in place in their homes, or are not require commitment to enroll- To the editor: where you live. and so we put the BMCC living in the home of their loved ment. It is designed so participants On the heels of the ho- The BMCC was formed together. ones, who help as caregivers. and their caregivers can be fully micide in the Braddock with a lot of good, like- We currently have about Most, if not all of those seniors, informed of all the services PACE neighborhood last week, I minded folks from the 75 dues-paying members, want to avoid moving into a nurs- would provide and how it would want to say a few words by Braddock area a bit more including townhouse and ing facility. benefit them, should they chose to way of introduction about than a year ago when it condo owners, apartment InovaCares for Seniors is the enroll. Enrollment in PACE is vol- the active civic associa- became apparent that the dwellers and business own- first and only PACE program in untary. The assessment process is tion where the shooting Alexandria Redevelopment ers, and we welcome all Northern Virginia. The program a great option for those who want occurred, the Braddock Housing Authority was comers. We have a big tent, began accepting patients, who are to explore and understand how Metro Citizens Coalition. serious about issuing rede- and don’t limit member- referred to as participants, in May the PACE team can help manage I currently serve as the velopment RFPs for their ship just homeowners, as 2012. The InovaCares for Seniors and coordinate all the services. It president of the BMCC, housing sites in this area is the case with many civic PACE Center, located in Fairfax is is important to make an informed and in the spirit of full and elsewhere in the city. associations. Our com- where all services are coordinated. decision about their options in disclosure, I live in the Shortly after, it was munity is comprised of all Working together, the InovaCares managing their health care. En- Braddock Lofts, the 40 announced that WMATA kinds of people living and for Seniors PACE interdisciplin- rollment in PACE is limited to townhouses across the was going to do the same working here in different ary team organizes and manages the first of every month. Appoint- street from Andrew Ad- for the Braddock Road circumstances: renters, all medical and nutritional needs ments to be assessed by the PACE kins development. I love Metro station site. There owners, commuters pass- as well as home health services, team are limited each month. living here and I have was no civic association ing through and those just personal care, hospitalizations, For more information, please never felt unsafe. I lived in this area where the by for a visit to one of our therapies and skilled nursing. visit www.inova.org/pace or call on lower Prince Street for transit-oriented develop- fantastic new restaurants “Instead of having providers 703-239-5888 and ask to speak with 25 years and felt the same ment plan had been ap- or the gem of an urban park and clinicians in different offices the PACE enrollment coordinator. way about living there. proved a few years prior. that features ping pong, with limited or no coordination, It’s a city and you need We figured one was need- bocce and horseshoes. To- you have one integrated health The writer is the enrollment coordi- to be aware of your sur- ed to give the citizens’ care team that tracks what is being nator for InovaCares for Seniors. roundings regardless of voice to what was coming SEE Community | 24 24 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES homicide FROM | 23 There has also been construc- community FROM | 23 both now and as the density and well used until it closes at tion of massive new public of redevelopment arrives. 10 p.m. each night. time and resources to inti- housing buildings along U.S. gether we are trying to build a In the aftermath of last We also have a different mately know the neighborhood Route 1, which may soon in- diverse community. week’s homicide and the approach to the trouble that and its residents, instilling fa- clude the otherwise peaceful Our mission is two fold: community meeting follow- does occur: to work closely miliarity and trust and thereby Ramsay Homes. First, to be thoughtful stew- ing, some said that the polic- with Alexandria Police De- gaining strategic intelligence ARHA CEO Roy Priest ards of the planned and ap- ing from the Braddock Road partment, elected officials about community dynamics. has recently said that condi- proved dense, transit-oriented Metro station south to King and the Office of the City Instead, the number of officers tions at Jefferson Village — development coming around Street is not as effective as Manager, offering positive in the community policing now Princess Square — had us. It will make a lively and it used to be, that there is suggestions for improve- program has dwindled over been improved by re-tenant- walkable community when it an increase in drug traffic ments to make our area saf- the years and law enforcement ing — evictions — thus con- is executed, but even in this and shots fired. In the area er for everyone. We are tak- officers are routinely pulled firming that ARHA and its early stage, that promise has around where redevelop- ing steps even now to make out for other duties elsewhere. board are not powerless with begun to be fulfilled. The ment has already occurred, positive change and that What the community is given regard to the peace and qui- changes since January have where a lot of people now includes volunteering at instead are a few days of os- etude of its properties. But at been fabulous as we have live in five- and six-story pet- neighborhood events at the tentatious police car patrols, Monday night’s meeting we welcomed the aforemen- friendly buildings, dine at the Charles Houston Recreation usually immediately before or heard an ARHA resident crit- tioned three new restaurants, new restaurants and stroll the Center, at ARHA-spon- after public meetings, which icize the authority’s manage- a rightfully infamous dough- streets in the evenings, often sored events and working to then fade away. ment for its unresponsiveness nut shop, more gyms — one with canine companions, activate the new Braddock City council and the ARHA to her concerns. thoughtfully and fortuitously we have a different view. Interim Park. board are not off the hook ei- In the last 30 years, the located next to that doughnut There are more people on the Last Saturday, it included ther. The concentration of West Old Town Citizens As- shop — along with new offic- streets at all times of day and shoveling a dump truck full public housing around the sociation has worked more es for a dentist, primary care late into the night. That puts of mulch to help the police Braddock Road Metro station closely with and been more physician, and an urgent care more eyes on the streets and department spruce up the and council’s retreat from a supportive of the police de- facility. makes it safer for everyone. courtyard and playground at scattered-site policy means city partment than almost any Second, we want to I have asked my neighbors Andrew Adkins and trim the leaders are deliberately perpet- other civic group in Alexan- make sure that this part of about the situation, and most trees and bushes. Showing up uating socio-architectural mag- dria. Now we ask for new ap- Old Town remains a vibrant said they have not seen drug and helping out is not going to nets for bad behavior. With new proaches and fresh thinking. tapestry of race, class and deals on our streets here in the solve everything, but I have to construction around the Metro The police need to restore real backgrounds, all living and last few years. It has changed. believe it’s the place to start. station, there are more “eyes on community policing, explore working here. The coming The new Braddock Interim The Braddock area holds so the street” than ever, but what technology such as security development needs to fa- Park, open since spring un- much promise and that is why has been gained? There have cameras, establish neighbor- cilitate, not inhibit, that. We der the watchful of dozens the BMCC was formed. been a number of homicides at hood watches in ARHA devel- would love to see this part of windows looking down - Judy Noritake Adkins and its environs in re- opments, and city council and of town be increasingly wel- from the Henry and the Asher President, Braddock Metro cent years. ARHA must return to the scat- coming to and safe for all, buildings, has remained clean Citizens Coalition Council has also given tered public housing strategy ARHA carte blanche to ex- when ARHA properties come pand its holdings within the up for redevelopment in the Braddock Road Metro area, next few years. End the use of anonymous comments with the acquisition of new - Leslie Zupan, Keil Gentry, To the editor: also states that she should ard’s self-serving inference. properties like Pendleton Peter Prahar, Heidi Ford, A few months ago I com- not give any help to the Re- Freedom of speech is not an Park, where last year police Donna Reuss mented in the Alexandria publican candidates; other- absolute principle that re- were witnessed in broad day- Board members, West Old Times that letters to the edi- wise, she must resign from spects every word uttered or light bearing drawn shotguns. Town Citizens Association tor should have identified the Democratic Party. written by someone. You can’t authors. To have anything In response to a July with impunity yell ‘Fire!’ in a less is a total disservice to 31, 2012 NPR online ar- movie theater as a prank. You the readers, and it sheds a ticle (“Newspaper Takes A can’t casually ruin someone’s questionable light upon the Stand On Anonymous Com- good name for the sport of it. content of the comments and menters”), an Internet com- “Where there is smoke, veracity of the source. menter by the name of Bruce there’s fire; where there is WHOCARES? The July 9 edition of Apar so aptly stated: “It is freedom of speech exercised the Times printed a com- consistent, predictable and in full daylight by civil peo- ment from DelRay821 in its smug that the same anon- ple who sign their names to WE DO. “From the Web” section that persons who bend over back- posts, there is abuse of free- attempts to denigrate Vice wards — as this thread amply dom of speech foisted on Email comments, Mayor Allison Silberberg’s demonstrates — to rationalize the rest of us by those who ability to serve as the mayor hiding behind pseudonyms thrive only under cover of rants & raves to of Alexandria, and states also run to hide behind the darkness. Daylight scares that she must give her 100 First Amendment, which the Hell out of them.” [email protected] percent support to city coun- never mentions ‘anonymity’ - Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet cilors running on the Demo- along with freedom of speech. Republican city council cratic ticket in November. 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Denise Dunbar In response to “Your View: Publisher [email protected] A gem of a house on Prince Street Appomattox statue move ne of the most inter- By the mid-1780s, Murray, house was used by his business would chip away Alexan- Kristen Essex Publisher, Director of Sales esting examples of ar- a local blacksmith, had secured partner. By 1810, the structure dria’s history,” July 9: & Marketing O chitectural survival in enough funding to construct was rented to Charles Chap- [email protected] densely populated Alexandria an addition to his home and his man, a business clerk, and later James writes: is the dwelling at 517 Prince own livery stable to the rear of by William Brown whose son, I made Alexandria home af- Erich Wagner St., one of the earliest homes in the house along St. Asaph Street, John Douglas Brown, purchased ter college from up north. I don’t Editor-in-Chief [email protected] the city and possibly the least but his success was short-lived. it outright in 1816, adding an ad- have any allegiance to the Con- altered 18th century home in Within seven years he had over dition to the rear. The house and federate flag and I’ll admit I don’t Northern Virginia, which is extended himself financially, stable were insured by Brown fully grasp the appeal of the flag. Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Emeritus still used today as a residence. and in 1792 he sold his property with the Mutual Assistance So- However, I have done my re- [email protected] At the time of its construction to the executors of the estate of ciety in 1823. search and Alexandria was a key in 1775, the one and a half story Samuel English, to whom he Although the stable property spot during that war. Read up on EDITORIAL dwelling was in the rural wilds was indebted. For a time, the was later sold off, the dwelling the Hotel Monaco’s past history, Chris Teale of western Prince Street, out- executors rented the dwelling remained in the possession of the slave trade and politics. Staff Reporter / Photographer side the original 1749 town lim- before it was finally sold in 1794 Brown’s descendants for the I think the city portrays the [email protected] its that ended between Pitt next 184 years, and the fam- Confederate statue in a historical and Royal streets. When the ily made very few changes sense. The statue actually looks town was extended further to the structure. Historic like a defeated leader turning ADVERTISING westward in 1763, the new building fabric and finishes his back on what has defeated Kristen Essex limit ended at the eastern remain largely intact on him. There doesn’t seem to be [email protected] border of the lot, which re- both the exterior and inte- anything racist about this at all. Deb Riley mained in Fairfax County. rior. In 1936, the structure Not one Alexandrian alive today [email protected] The property was finally was recorded for its historic was a slave or a slave owner. We Patrice V. Culligan annexed within the Alexan- and architectural signifi- should work to be as one. One of [email protected] dria limits in the 1790s. cance by the U.S. Depart- the factors that makes Alexandria Marty DeVine The house was built by ment of the Interior in the unique is the preservation of our [email protected] Patrick Murray (also indicated to Elisha Cullen Dick, the physi- Historic American Buildings past and historic feel of the city. Margaret Stevens as Murry) in 1775, soon after he cian to Washington who attend- Survey. Keep the statue. [email protected] had acquired one of three half- ed to him at his death. Despite the relatively small acre lots owned by John Alexan- Although a well-respected rooms within, the house has Jeff Bengston In response to “Your dria, Jr. in the block bordered by doctor in Alexandria, Dick’s been recognized by local histori- [email protected] View: Revisit the King King, Prince, St. Asaph and Pitt skills as a heavy real estate spec- ans as a “fascinating microcosm Pat Booth streets. The remaining lot in the ulator in early Alexandria were of the complete single-family Street bike lanes,” Office/Classified Manager [email protected] block, directly east of Murray’s, not as noteworthy. He sold the dwelling, containing in addition July 2: was acquired by George Wash- Prince Street property within to the usual living, dining and ington in 1763 for investment two years and moved to 408 bedrooms and kitchen, all neces- John writes: Graphic Design purposes. Washington built a Duke St., and in 1801 he went sary, rooms for slaves or servants As somebody who lives off Jennifer Powell Art Director small tenant house on that prop- bankrupt, losing his own home and storage rooms, all under one King Street and uses this major [email protected] erty, which also remains stand- and being forced to relocate roof.” In 2014, the current owner roadway every day to get to Old ing today. Folklore has it that again to a rental at 211 Prince St. was honored to receive the Al- Town, the bike lane has been a as the city continued to grow After Dick, the property was exandria Archaeological Com- godsend. In the trade-offs be- Contributors westward, and Prince Street was purchased by King Street mer- mission’s Ben Brenman Award tween free parking spaces vs. cy- Abigail Jurk, Justin Shilad, Laura Sikes, graded and paved, the original chants John Thomas Ricketts for his careful stewardship and cling infrastructure, the return on Susan Hale Thomas, front entry porch had to be re- and William Newton. By 1801, preservation of the property. investment for the local economy Jordan Wright moved due to its intrusion on the Ricketts had moved to a three- and all users is overwhelmingly sidewalk, and the brick founda- story dwelling on the northeast Out of the Attic is provided in favor of cycling lanes. Also I ALEXTIMES LLC tion rose high above grade when corner of King and Columbus by the Office of don’t think “complete streets” Denise Dunbar the street was leveled. streets, and the Prince Street Historic Alexandria. means what you think it does. Managing Partner The Ariail family William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. Last Week Alexandria, VA 22314 This Week 703-739-0001 (main) Has the extended parking meter hours curtailed your Should Alexandria rename its streets that honor 703-739-0120 (fax) visits to Old Town? confederate leaders? www.alextimes.com 65% Yes. A. Yes. 35% No. 77 votes B. No. Take the poll at alextimes.com 26 | July 16, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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SPITTLE (83), 71 Big shot of Alexandria, July 8, 2015 72 Film ___ (movie genre) 73 Imitate a donkey Obituary Policies 75 Brown seaweed 76 Blueprint detail, briefly All obituaries in the Times are 79 Eccentric charged through the funeral 80 Birdhouse attendant home on a per-word basis Words Weekly 81 Remain in hiding comparable to the space rate SIDE TO SIDE By Mary Jersey 82 Choir voice offered to nonprofit advertisers. across 74 Bete ___ (bugbear) 10 Holy structure 84 Cold War concern Families may provide any information they wish about 1 Nickel-and-___ (cheapskate) 75 Bagpipers’ skirts 11 Oscar winner for “The Cider 86 Wool type House Rules” 6 Office fill-in 76 Pull up a chair 90 Forty winks a deceased loved one, though 12 Aquatic organism 10 Search, as the horizon 77 “Young Frankenstein” assistant 92 Wilde of old Hollywood all obituaries are subject to ed- 13 Ultimate degree 14 Bagpipers’ hats 78 Tolkien creatures 93 Loses hair iting by the News Department. 14 California border lake 18 “Lizzie Borden took ___ ...” 79 African country 94 Depleted “In Memoriam” and “Thank 15 Chili-hotness unit 19 Coward’s lack 80 Where bluegrass music is popular 95 Send to another doctor You” notices are available 16 ___ Carlo 21 “Stop right there!” 83 Become established 96 Frayed and ragged through the Advertising 22 Hand cream ingredient 85 Cleanse 17 Alternative to a coupe 97 Angler’s gear Department. 23 Certain baseball player 87 Zip 20 Drummer Barker 98 Bungle Obituaries should be submitted 25 What most people use for writing 88 “Don’t give up!” 24 Shrinking polar covering 99 Calf, to a cowboy through the funeral home. Each 27 “... 15 miles on the ___ Canal” 89 Type of jazz 26 Get progressively thinner 100 Correct the spelling obituary must include the funeral 28 Islet 90 Shaped like a megaphone 30 This minute 101 Game room activity home name for verification. 29 Boat area 91 List extender, briefly 33 Cheat on a test 103 Like stallions and bulls 93 Composer Bela 31 Large blood vessel 35 Parentheses, e.g. 104 What that isn’t Deadlines are the Monday 97 ___ different tune (changed one’s 37 Cold one 32 Batters’ postures mind) 107 Emulate Aladdin prior to the issue date. 38 Hotshot pilots 34 Sheeplike 98 Word with “hot” or “cold” 109 Fed. documents producer Call 703.739.0001 for details. 39 Sizable sandwich 35 Tarzan’s “kin” 102 First-stringers 110 “No ___, ands or buts!” 40 Mideast ruler 36 Dwarf with glasses 103 Shooting star 37 R&B singer Mary J. ___ 104 “___ bad!” For Rent 38 “Ready when you ___!” 105 “Arrivederci, ___” Last Week’s Solution: 39 “Malcolm in the Middle” dad 106 Logical half in a skull Porto Vecchio Waterfront Condo for Rent $3100/mo. 1 BDR 1.5 BA. 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