November 12, 2020

Alexandria Times

Vol. 16, No.46 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“It's not over yet. We've got a few battles ahead of us, but let's take this moment to celebrate. We've got a lot of work to do. Let's do it.” -Mo Seifeldein, member, Alexandria City Council Alexandrians react to 2020 election City registrar discusses ballot ahead of us, but let’s take this moment processing to celebrate. We’ve got a lot of work to BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN do. Let’s do it.” “Our nation has its first woman and After a tense post-Election Day tally, first African American Vice President” former Vice President Joe Biden is pro- state Del. Charniele Herring wrote on jected to be the country’s 46th presi- Facebook. “Hope for our nation’s future dent, and Alexandria’s residents have has been restored. Congratulations Vice expressed a mix of relief, bewilderment President-elect Kamala Harris & Presi- and, for some, disappointment. dent-elect Joe Biden!” Biden’s lead in his home state of Biden and Harris won Virginia ear- Pennsylvania put him over the 270 ly on Election Day, and incumbent Sen. electoral vote threshold on Saturday, Mark Warner (D) and Congressman Don securing a path to the White House for Beyer (D) won their re-election bids as himself and Vice President-elect Ka- well. mala Harris. Soon after, Nevada turned The city’s voters overwhelmingly blue. Biden’s electoral lead currently supported Biden, with 80.28% voting PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT stands at 290-217 over President Don- for Biden and 17.63% voting for Trump, Members of Open ACPS, a grassroots group advocating that Alexandria City ald Trump. according to the Virginia Department Public Schools reopen for in-person learning, have been distributing yard signs to share their message. Local Democratic elected officials of Elections. In addition, 1.24% of res- started weighing in almost immediately idents voted for libertarian candidate on social media after the news broke on Jo Jorgensen and 0.85% wrote in candi- Saturday. dates. Parent activists push “Monumental win for our democ- Voter turnout in Alexandria, which racy. Monumental win for our nation,” hit 82,773 according to the city’s reg- Councilor Mo Seifeldein said in a Face- istrar Angela Turner, surpassed that for ACPS reopening book video he published on Sunday. “… It’s not over yet. We’ve got a few battles SEE ELECTION 2020 | 4 Grassroots group criti- or a perceived lack thereof. cizes schools’ transpar- The group, which calls itself INSIDE ency, pace of planning Open ACPS, is advocating that BY MISSY SCHROTT ACPS make in-person instruction available to all students so Community Business A group of parents and com- that parents can have a choice of Elderly man lifts 500-pound grave- Alexandria chef wins Food munity members have taken a in-person or virtual learning. The stone off dog walker. Network’s ‘Chopped.’ stand against Alexandria City Page 10 Page 12 Public Schools’ reopening plan – SEE OPEN ACPS | 9

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ELECTION 2020 FROM | 1 country and state and new The city reacts Many Democrats ex- prised by the outcome in voting measures put in place Nationally and at the pressed a common sentiment the city, they were still dis- of 2016, 75,770, and 2012, by the General Assembly, state level, Democrats took after the news on Saturday: appointed. President-elect 73,541, hitting a total of about Alexandrians cast their bal- home a victory against a the need for strong, moral Biden’s message of national 79% voter turnout. Although lots by mail and in advance president who spent the days leaders that attempt to unite unity failed to connect with unlike in previous years, most of Nov. 3 in record numbers. after Election Day calling the nation during a pandem- Mike Lane, a member of the of those ballots were cast pri- According to Turner, 66,154 for legal action, demanding ic and economic crisis. Alexandria Republican Com- or to Election Day. Alexandrians, 79.92% of the recounts and repeating un- “Virginians want re- mittee, who said he does not With the COVID-19 pan- vote total, voted early either proven conspiracies about sponsible mainstream gov- believe Biden will bridge the demic still raging across the by mail or in person. the election process. ernments, and I think that’s gap between parties. what Virginia Democrats “He’s got to tell his own have been able to show time party, at his own peril, that and again,” Warner said in a he is going to lead the charge speech after he was re-elect- in terms of meeting the Re- ed. “… End of the day, people publicans halfway, and I see want us to get stuff done and no evidence that he is up to that’s what I tried to offer to that task,” Lane said. the people of Virginia this year.” Passionate politics For Clarence Tong, chair Republicans and Demo- of the Alexandria Democrat- crats in the city may be di- ic Committee, the stakes of vided over the results of the this election were person- election, but both sides were al. As a Chinese American, encouraged by the level of Tong said he was disgusted engagement and turnout by at how President Trump had voters. repeatedly used racist rhet- Both Tong and ARC chair oric throughout his time in Sean Lenehan said that res- the White House, including idents were even more en- calling COVID-19 the “Wu- gaged in pre-election cam- han flu” in reference to the paigning than they were in Chinese city where the virus 2016. allegedly originated. “From a membership “For myself, and so many standpoint, our committee Americans, [the election] has never had more inter- would kind of define the fu- est in members,” Tong said. ture of our country,” Tong “We had to expand the cap a said. “For the last four years, few years ago after the 2016 we had a leader who sought to election. We doubled our divide people, attack people cap from 200 to 400 mem- and their race, their gender, bers and we’re getting pretty their sexual identity and just close to that now.” did things that were highly Lenehan recalled ARC inappropriate for the office.” volunteers standing outside Vice Mayor Elizabeth early voting sites leading up Bennett-Parker said she was to Nov. 3 waving signs and particularly inspired by the flags. election of Harris, the nation’s “People that were driving first female vice president, down the street that saw us and what it could mean for the out there waving flags, they next generation of women. honked and they would stop “I think that, like she said, and volunteer and stand with she will be the first woman to us and wave signs,” Lenehan hold that office but not the said. “That’s something I’ve last. Sort of speaking from a never seen before.” hopeful place, I hope she in- Although Republican spires more women, especial- volunteers were actively en- ly women of color, to run for gaged in campaigning, the office, including at the local party’s turnout at the polls level,” Bennett-Parker said. was indicative of a polarizing The city’s Republican presidential candidate like residents largely said that although they were not sur- SEE ELECTION 2020 | 6 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 5

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ELECTION 2020 FROM | 4 Republicans alike agreed up restrictions related to ab- that the city’s registrar and As you looked around the country sentee and mail-in voting. Trump, Lenehan said. election officers made the Although Trump’s num- process smooth, efficient and and around the commonwealth, Getting to work bers in the city were slightly relatively easy. there were reports from a lot of Following Biden and higher than in 2016 – 14,544 “The Alexandria election other jurisdictions of things that did not go Harris’ victory, many local in 2020 compared to 13,285 office is amazing,” Lenehan well as far as early voting and mail voting Democrats have expressed in 2016 – his performance said. “They’re incredibly an eagerness to get back to among the city’s voters transparent, super profes- and all that stuff, and we just simply did work and address the issues trailed behind past Repub- sional and very efficient at not have those complaints in the city.” affecting the country. lican candidates. Mitt Rom- what they do.” – Mayor Justin Wilson The public health crisis ney received 20,249 votes in While some jurisdictions posed by the coronavirus is 2012, John McCain received in Virginia struggled with ongoing, and the city faces a 19,181 votes in the city in new early and mail-in voting $41 million budget deficit in 2008 and George W. Bush re- processes, Alexandria was started processing the more account for all the in-person FY2022. Without a strategy to ceived 19,844 votes in 2004, prepared early on for a pan- than 66,000 absentee ballots [votes] as well.” contain the virus – and even- according to the Virginia demic-era election, Mayor it had received more than a After the first batch of tually a vaccine – little can be Department of Elections. Justin Wilson said. week in advance, according Election Day ballots was done to prevent further dam- “As you looked around to Turner. counted on Wednesday and age, Warner said in his speech. Adapting the process the country and around the “That’s a process that the results were announced, “In order to get the econ- Faced with a global pan- commonwealth, there were allows us to do pretty much absentee ballots continued to omy going again, we’ve got demic, a higher than usual reports from a lot of other everything required to arrive through Friday. Turner to get this virus under control number of absentee ballots jurisdictions of things that check in and process and all and her team kept the city’s and that means, just as Joe and a president who, even did not go well as far as early of those [steps] to process an absentee ballot precinct open Biden has said, we’ve got to let before Election Day, was voting and mail voting and all absentee by mail ballot ex- until Friday to include those the scientists and the doctors casting aspersions on the that stuff, and we just simply cept for the tallying,” Turner ballots in the final count. set the policy,” Warner said. electoral process, the Alex- did not have those complaints said. “… We just made sure All in all, Turner said Wilson said he is opti- andria Office of Voter Regis- in the city,” Wilson said. we gave [ourselves] enough she feels the process went mistic that the new admin- tration and Elections had its In anticipation of Elec- time so that we could pro- smoothly this year, despite istration and Democrat-con- fair share of challenges. tion Day, the Office of Voter cess those absentee by mail the circumstances, largely However, Democrats and Registration and Elections ballots and then, of course, thanks to Virginia opening SEE ELECTION 2020 | 8

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ELECTION 2020 FROM | 6 that new direction will result feeling optimistic, in differ- THE LEADER IN in actual change. Chris Har- ent ways, about the future. trolled General Assembly ris, president of the Alexan- Local Republicans said LASER DENTISTRY can set an agenda that will dria chapter of the NAACP, they are confident that be- provide a path for further said he remains hesitantly tween the state level police COVID-19 relief to localities, optimistic that the slate of reform policies passed during as well as infrastructure and Democratic victories can re- the special session and an urban renewal investments. sult in positive change. upcoming slate of local elec- However, bitter political Those in the Black com- tions in 2021, a groundswell NO PAIN divisions remain a barrier munity are used to politicians of conservative support is on NO DRILL to getting that work started. who support people of col- the horizon. Whether President Trump or during the campaign yet “If you have a good Re- NO INJECTION will concede remains un- fail to follow through when publican candidate state- NO ANESTHESIA clear, and Congressman Don they’re elected, Harris said. wide next year, there’s a good Beyer urged the president to “I’m always optimistic, chance that they could win FASTER RECOVERY “pass the torch” for the good but over the past four years the governor’s race,” former of the country. a lot of things have been dis- City Council member Frank SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT “I recognize that this played, exhibited and brought Fannon said. “A lot of people FASTER BONE REGENERATION election has shown we are a to the forefront,” Harris said. think Virginia has become a divided nation, but we also “Those things do not auto- blue state, but that’s not nec- have grave challenges that matically just turn off be- essarily true. It’s just a matter Laser Teeth Whitening require immediate action,” cause there’s a new person of having the right election is Faster with N O Beyer said in a statement. in the White House. These and the right candidates.” “The time has come for Pres- are systemic issues that, to Democrats have been en- DISCOMFORT ident Trump to accept his be honest, existed before our ergized by their party’s vic- defeat, pass the torch, and current president.” tory at the state and national COSMETIC AESTHETICS ensure an orderly transition “There are 70 million level and are already looking of government for the Biden people who share [Trump’s] to support the future of their INCLUDE SKIN REJUVENATION, Administration.” views, that feel that he would party in upcoming races. HAIR REMOVAL, LIPS AND FRECKLES. have been a benefit to their “We have a lot of volun- Looking ahead lives, one way or the other,” teers who are eager to contin- For residents, community Harris continued. “Those ue doing work because there leaders and politicians on all people are still here. The man are still two Georgia Senate sides of the political spec- is gone, but the support does runoff races in January,” Tong trum, the end of the 2020 not just dissipate because said. “The energy and enthu- election, if it is in fact the he’s no longer in office.” siasm this year was just in- Dr. Salartash end, is the first step in a new The level of excitement credibly high, and I think that 3116 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305 direction. and engagement from local really helped solidify this out- 703.745.5496 | dentalexcellenceva.com However, some communi- volunteers has left members come that we received.” ty leaders question whether of both parties in the city also [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 9

OPEN ACPS FROM | 1 $3,000 to make and distrib- in-person education were ute yard signs emblazoned supposed to be able to go community members have with “#OpenACPS: Give fam- back to school starting on mobilized in a 539-member ilies a choice,” according to Nov. 5. Instead, a group of Facebook group and hope to Dougherty. only six kindergarten stu- raise awareness of their mes- “We put the word ‘choice’ dents were allowed back. sage and have a say as ACPS on our signs because we ACPS Communications develops plans to reopen. want to make sure that for Director Helen Lloyd con- “This was an entirely people who have immuno- firmed that originally, 57 grassroots organization that compromised individuals in students were eligible for came together in a very com- their home … or for whatever Nov. 5 re-entry. Of the 57, munity-driven way after it reason, the virtual learning six actually returned, 27 opt- became clear to parents that model works better for them, ed out of in-person learning the Alexandria City Public we want them to still have and 24 wanted to return but Schools system was not pri- that choice,” Dougherty said. could not be accommodated, oritizing a return to school,” As the grassroots move- according to Lloyd. Kirsten Dougherty, one of ment has gained traction, it’s The reason ACPS couldn’t the group’s organizers, said. caught the attention of some bring back the number of ACPS has been operating ACPS leaders. Superinten- students they’d planned was virtually since March, with dent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, lack of staff, according to the exception of six children Ed.D., met with four of the Hutchings. who resumed in-person learn- group’s leaders on Tuesday The division developed ing on Nov. 5. Several com- to discuss their concerns in its re-entry plan based on munity members have begun what he called a productive PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT data from a general survey to question why the division’s discussion. Open ACPS raised more than $3,000 to make and distribute yard signs. to staff in late September, in-person re-entry plan ap- “I think this is going to be in which 23% of faculty re- pears to be moving so slowly, a good start to a relationship ACPS released on Oct. 15 sets However, ACPS has al- ported they were very likely especially compared to neigh- that is going to allow us to a schedule to make in-person ready strayed from the orig- to return, followed by 33% boring jurisdictions and public refine our work moving for- learning available to students inal plan. somewhat likely, 21% some- schools across the country. ward,” Hutchings said. based on a prioritization spec- According to the plan, what unlikely and 23% very The Open ACPS group In addition, Hutchings said trum, beginning with students students with disabilities in unlikely. However, after started shortly after the he’d be inviting two of the with disabilities in November kindergarten through second alerting eligible families that school board meeting on Oct. group’s members to join ACPS’ and December and extending grade who were enrolled in their children could return to 21, during which board mem- reopening planning teams. to all remaining students in the citywide special educa- bers discussed the quarter While the meeting was a January and February. tion program and opted for SEE OPEN ACPS | 14 two reopening plan that had positive step forward, Dough- been recently released. Some erty said she didn’t get an- parents who sat in on the swers to all of her questions. meeting were frustrated with A lot of the questions re- what they heard, according late to the timeline ACPS has to Kathryn Grassmeyer, one outlined for reopening. of the first people to join the The phased re-entry plan Open ACPS Facebook group. 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Dalton was in Alexandria and Dalton was chatting with When Suzanne Dalton working at the Pentagon as Nelson when Bella, spying a went out to walk her her dog in part of a three-month stint squirrel or some other object Bethel Cemetery, a cemetery with the Department of De- of interest, bolted and pulled located in the Wilkes Street fense’s COVID-19 task force. Dalton up and over a nearby PHOTO/SUZANNE DALTON Cemetery Complex in Old Dalton had walked this headstone. Charles Nelson (left), an Alexandria resident, and Suzanne Dalton Town, one fall afternoon, the route numerous times and “I was looking at [Nelson] (right), a naval officer who was staying in Alexandria when a head- last thing she expected was to always noticed a pair of when it happened, and the stone fell on her arm in Bethel Cemetery. have a literal brush with death. well-maintained headstones. next thing I know I’m tum- After a headstone fell on Unlike many other sections bling over this headstone and hardly anybody around when no avail. To add to the chaos, her arm and pinned her to the in Bethel Cemetery, the grass I put my put my right hand Dalton needed it most. She Bella spotted another squirrel ground, Charles Nelson, an and weeds around these two down to brace the fall and I figured she would need a pair and tried to bolt again, tug- 89-year-old Alexandria resi- headstones had been trimmed pulled the headstone over on of burly men to lift the nearly ging at Dalton’s left arm. dent, came to her assistance and cut back. Wreaths and top of me, over my arm,” Dal- 500-pound headstone off her Without a cellphone be- and lifted the 500-pound flowers adorned the stones ton said. “Basically, from the arm, she said, but instead Nel- tween them, Dalton started stone up just enough for her and a folding chair lay nearby. forearm down, I’m pinned son came to the rescue. to get worried, she said. to escape. The incident was re- After walking past this underneath this headstone.” “I turned around, she “I’m like, ‘OK, I am markable and memorable in its spot for weeks, Dalton finally She started screaming, was lying on the ground and screwed. I’m going to have to own right, but it also sparked saw Charles Nelson, the man calling for help. Under nor- her arm was under the head- gnaw my arm off to get out a friendship between two responsible for maintaining mal circumstances, there’s a stone,” Nelson said. from underneath this head- strangers who met under the the shrine, which is dedicat- steady stream of dog walkers Nelson rushed over to Dal- stone,’” Dalton said. “He’s like, unlikeliest of circumstances. ed to his wife, Ethel Nelson, in the nearby cemeteries, but, ton and tried to lift the head- It was Sunday, Sept. 20, who died on Oct. 12, 2018. as luck would have it, there was stone from the right side, to SEE NELSON | 11

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Dalton ultimately went two arranged a time to meet ing until 8 or 9 p.m. to a local hospital where she at the cemetery so Dalton “There’s nobody in there learned that, although noth- could return the ring. but me, the foxes and the ing was broken, the stone had “I got him his ring back, and owls at nighttime. I’m sittin’ crushed a two-inch section we just talked about how in- in there talkin’ to my wife,” of her arm and injured her credible it was that he got that Nelson said. hand. While her arm is still [stone] off me,” Dalton said. For Dalton, after moving swollen – and she couldn’t “He said, ‘I just live around the to a new city where she didn’t use the fingers on her right corner. Come around and I’ll know anybody, her conversa- hand for a month after the give you a cherry Coke.’” tions with Nelson were a wel- incident – Dalton said she is Dalton accepted Nelson’s come change of pace, just as PHOTO/SUZANNE DALTON already recovering. invitation and the two start- they were for Nelson. Thrust Charles Nelson and his wife Ethel's headstones in the Bethel “Things are going to be ed to form an unlikely bond. together by circumstance, Cemetery. fine in the long term, but It turned out they were both they became close, each pro- her arm out.” it’s probably going to be six involved in the military: Nel- viding the other a much-need- NELSON FROM | 10 “It’s just the craziest months before things heal son had served in the Air ed form of connection. thing,” Dalton said. from it,” Dalton said. Force in 1952 and Dalton still “When I drove home to ‘Well, hang on, hang on.’” In the moment, Dalton The day after the inci- serves as a naval officer. Ohio after my tour was up Nelson, who Dalton lat- was feeling shock more than dent, Dalton went out to the Nelson also shared stories there, he called [and] made er learned is 89 years old, anything else, she said. Both cemetery to look at the head- about his family, specifically sure I made it,” Dalton said. crouched at Dalton’s left are still unsure how Nel- stone and get a better sense his wife, and Dalton said she “He’s like my little dad, tak- side and told her to count son managed to lift a nearly of how serious the situation could tell how much Nelson ing care of me, making sure to three, at which point he 500-pound block of granite. had been. While taking a look missed his wife based on the I’m OK.” would lift again. “I didn’t think too much at the scene, Dalton found way he talked about her. Dalton and Nelson still “That particular day I of miracles, but I’ve been a gold ring that she figured She offered to buy him din- chat occasionally, but they asked God to give me strength in the cemetery a couple of must belong to Nelson. ner, but Nelson declined her will always share the unfor- to raise that headstone enough occasions and I tried to lift It took a little amateur offer and said he hadn’t gone gettable memory of what hap- for her to pull her arm out,” that headstone,” Nelson said. detective work, but Dalton out since his wife passed. Nel- pened in Bethel Cemetery. Nelson said. “On the count of “Three times I’ve tried to lift managed to track down Nel- son has also taken to visiting “I’m a firm believer in three, I told her to pull her arm that headstone, and I can’t son by contacting the nearby his wife’s grave two or three miracles now,” Nelson said. out, and on three, she pulled much lift that thing.” Shiloh Baptist Church. The times a day, sometimes stay- [email protected]

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CHOPPED FROM | 12 deavors. He said on “Chopped” Mitzi’s, said he has seen that he plans to use his prize first-hand all of the support Vincenzo (marinara) sauce – money to visit Spain again. Alexandrians have given in honor of Edwards’ mystery Edwards has worked at the restaurant, including ingredient. The new menu several restaurants in Vir- their celebration of Edwards’ also features lunch portions ginia, namely Patowmack “Chopped” victory. of pasta dishes, pizzas and Farm in Loudoun County “Especially during these other sandwiches. where he earned his first times that we are living with Originally from Wood- chef position in 2008. He COVID, something positive bridge, Virginia, Edwards then moved to work at Sal- like this, it was very needed,” has more than 20 years of amander Resort in Middle- Giannetti said. “It was some- culinary experience and has burg, Virginia, where he met thing positive that impacted worked for several different Leeds. Together, they opened the restaurant big time and restaurants before creating the Hank’s Oyster Bar loca- PHOTO/HANK AND MITZI'S ITALIAN KITCHEN also chef [Edwards] on a per- Hank & Mitzi’s Italian Kitch- tion on the D.C. Wharf. The reimagined version of Chris Edwards' winning gnocchi sand- sonal level, giving him some en alongside Leeds in 2019. Edwards and Leeds creat- wich, which he added to the menu at Hank and Mitzi's Italian Kitch- sort of confidence and energy Edwards said he had an ed Hank & Mitzi’s Kitchen in en. The sandwich is potato gnocchi stuffed bread with mozzarella to carry on even during the interest in being a chef since late 2019. The restaurant is and ham served with marinara sauce. pandemic.” he was a child. He got a job an expansion of Hank’s Pas- Giannetti and Edwards as a cook while in high school ta Bar, which served Alexan- mented several protocols to hood,” Edwards said. “We’re both said that many come and later attended culinary dria for three years before keep customers and staff safe, thrilled to be here — we’re to congratulate them on the school in Charleston, South closing in November 2019 including mask wearing and having fun, we’re cooking “Chopped” win or to try the Carolina while working his for renovations. an online menu available via good food, providing good gnocchi sandwich. way through college in ho- After renovating the build- QR code. Edwards said he and hospitality, and you know, “It has been really good tel kitchens and different ing to include an event space his team have tried to not only we’re keeping jobs for people. for us and it’s nice to be rec- restaurants in Charleston. and outdoor patio, the reimag- follow best health practices at It’s just not about making ognized, it’s nice to know that After spending time in ined restaurant Hank & Mit- the restaurant, but to also ad- money right now. It’s a lot people are proud of you and Spain in the early 2000s, Ed- zi’s Italian Kitchen reopened vertise what the restaurant is about survival and the key to proud that you’re in their com- wards has incorporated what in August 2020 – in the middle doing to keep customers safe. that is having a good team.” munity and that they take the he learned from Spanish cui- of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re grateful to have Massimo Giannetti, gen- time to say it,” Edwards said. sine into his restaurant en- The restaurant imple- the support of this neighbor- eral manager of Hank & [email protected]

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OPEN ACPS FROM | 9 turn. ACPS would have re- “But if you watch the school school board meeting after desks that could be moved quired an additional 12 staff board meeting, it becomes working all day and taking out of the classroom to in-person class on Nov. 5, the members to bring back the very clear that … because of care of my kids, I would feel make space. division found it did not have 24 students who wanted to capacity concerns, because even more confused.” “As a parent, we’ve all enough staff, Hutchings said. return, Lloyd said. they don’t have enough The two main challenges walked into our kids’ class- “A lesson we learned “They’re not even stick- teachers, they don’t see any ACPS leaders have reported rooms,” Grassmeyer said. from that now is: Let’s make ing to the plans that they path forward to bringing as they grapple with reopen- “We’ve seen the spaces, and sure we get the commit- put forth,” Grassmeyer children back to school in a ing are staffing constraints for the school board to make ment from the staff first,” said. “It’s frustrating that substantive way.” and building capacity. a sticking point of five kids Hutchings said. “We really it seems like they want to Hutchings countered that Capacity has been an on- per classroom just felt dis- should start with how many appear that they’re making the division has made all in- going challenge for the city’s honest and didn’t feel like an staff members do we have, an effort, but it is incredi- formation related to re-entry public schools system since honest effort of getting kids because that would deter- bly slow. I want to applaud plans available to the public. before the pandemic. Now back in the classroom.” mine how many students we them for getting anybody “When families say we’re that students must remain 6 Several members of the can accommodate, and then back, but I’m not ready to not transparent, I always feet apart, capacity presents Open ACPS group have pro- we can begin to reach out to give them too much credit tell them, we’re recording an even greater challenge. posed solutions to the staff- our families.” because there are so many every meeting every week However, members of ing and space constraints ACPS sent out an “intent kids that are still at home.” and posting [it online,]” the Open ACPS group have ACPS is facing. to return” form to staff this Several Open ACPS mem- Hutchings said. “We are go- questioned the logic behind “I think they can think of week to gather more “defini- bers have voiced concerns ing through all of our min- ACPS’ capacity studies. some more innovative or cre- tive and accurate data” about about ACPS’ transparency utes and notes and posting Dougherty said one of the ative solutions,” Shea Westfall teachers’ willingness to re- and said that the informa- them, and it’s very clear in- most frustrating parts of that said. “For example, there’s sume in-person instruction, tion ACPS distributes via formation around the work Oct. 21 school board meeting probably a lot of aftercare Hutchings said. newsletters and its website that’s happening behind the was a slide in a presentation workers right now who are not The 24 families who were doesn’t always align with scenes. So if families really that depicts a physical dis- working who are furloughed planning to send their chil- what they hear at school want to know the full details, tancing scenario. In the slide, who could qualify for a substi- dren back to school on Nov. 5 board meetings or from they have access.” ACPS claims that based on a tute teacher or a proctor.” were alerted by ACPS just two school administrators. Despite the abundance of test in a first-grade class- Dougherty emphasized days before, on Nov. 3, that “If a mom who’s working information available, some room at Samuel Tucker El- that the group’s goal is not their children could no longer really hard at home to jug- parents are still dissatisfied. ementary, only five student to antagonize ACPS, but to be accommodated, Lloyd said. gle work and her children “I consider myself an in- desks would fit. work with them. The short notice, Hutch- and life just Googles it and formed person,” ACPS parent With limited space, the “We feel incredibly in- ings said, was because looks on the ACPS website, Bridget Shea Westfall said, only feasible way to get chil- vested in the communi- school staff had been work- she thinks her children are “but every time I would read dren back in the classroom ty and the success of staff ing up until the last minute coming back to school in some information the school would be to have each student and teachers, parents and to convinceModels Open | Alexandriateachers to re- January,” Times | Quarter-page Dougherty said. put 4C: out, 5.5" or attend x 4.5" a six-hour in person just one day a week, students,” Dougherty said. staff said at the meeting. “We’re not here to oppose Several parents pushed the school board, we’re here back on the Samuel Tucker to work with them and offer scenario, noting that the our counsel as concerned cit- Models Now Open image shows additional fur- izens in the community.” niture and stacked, unused [email protected] We are here for you and your loved ones. 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THANK YOU terials are designed to com- them to practice and apply key Students will haveTheThe the AlexandriaAlexandria oppor- AnimalAnimal Shelter’sShelter’s PetPet of of the the Diann Carlson plement and support teach- academic skills and promote tunity to investigateWeekWeek and isis learnsponsoredsponsored byby DiannDiann Hicks,Hicks Carlson,finding er-directed instruction and movement, self-expression, about trees’ characteristics, Weichert Old Town are aligned to quarter two creativity and language de- creatures livingfinding in homestrees andhomes for pets for andpets humans,andRealtors humans, alike. alike. standards and lessons for velopment during increased the role trees play in our lives. 703-628-2440 children up to fifth grade. asynchronous time. Students will receive materialww w.diannhicks.com Schools will distribute For pre-K students who kits during the second quarter “Let me find you a new learning activity packets will begin the second quarter to include counting cubes and home, too.” for children in kindergarten with an exploration of trees, children’s books. 16 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Out of the classroom Education section Fusion celebrates Hispanic Baby chicks join the kindergarten Heritage Month class at ACDS The kindergarten class and development. The stu- at Alexandria Country Day dents then write and draw School has recently been their observations in detail joined by some very special in their chick journals. guests: two baby chicks and “Because our children are six chicken eggs. so invested in the growth and On loan from a farm development of the chick, in Maryland, the chicks, the quality of writing is very named Rosie and Cookie, high,” teacher Ellie Hall said. PHOTO/FUSION along with the eggs, have “The chick journals provide Eighth grader Kiera takes a swing at a pinata. joined the class for four a great opportunity for the weeks to complete a unit on children to showcase what In September and Octo- that encompassed an array farms and the life cycle of a they have learned in Writer’s PHOTO/ACDS ber, Fusion Academy Alex- of topics, including soccer Workshop.” chicken. While waiting for An ACDS student holds a baby andria celebrated Hispanic history in Latin America, the eggs to hatch, students On Nov. 3, students ar- chick. Heritage Month. Sept. 15 the Aztec civilization, bi- have been providing hands- rived at school to find two was chosen as the kickoff ographies of outstanding on care for Rosie and Cookie, newly hatched chicks and other chicks as they hatched for Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic professionals in and observing their growth were able to observe two over the course of the day. because it coincides with the psychology and pieces of art Independence Day celebra- portraying Simon Bolivar. tions of five Central Amer- Additionally, teachers ILS celebrates a month of giving ican countries. Celebrating Giselle Lopez and Tatiana Immanuel Lutheran Hispanic Heritage Month Gutierrez led group cele- School kicked off a month helps create more awareness brations with two on-cam- of giving this November. All about the Hispanic or Latino pus cohorts. Students and month long, all members of culture that is so heavily rep- teachers enjoyed a series the ILS community – stu- resented in the United States. of socially-distanced ac- dents, parents, teachers and Fusion Academy encour- tivities, listened to Latin friends – are encouraged to ages students to explore rhythms, danced and had participate in acts of service and pursue their curiosity the opportunity to learn a toward neighbors at home, and interests. For Hispanic little more about the coun- at school and in the larger Heritage Month, students tries and territories that community. participated in class projects compose Latin America. The ILS Parent Teacher League has organized events for the school community to support the work of Christ House, which serves area families who endure food insecurity. Students and PHOTO/ILS families will be collecting Students can share their acts of service for giving month on fall donations to prepare Thanks- leaves that are being used to decorate the school building. giving meal kits with families served by Christ House, as long. Whether that is help- “One of the things that St. Anselm’s Abbey School. well as engaging in a month- ing out at their home, doing we especially give thanks long food drive to help stock something to assist a neigh- for is this special Immanuel Where Bright Boys Become the food pantry. Recent ILS bor or volunteering time with community,” ILS Headmaster Exceptional Men. graduates have volunteered an organization, students and Julia Habrecht said. “Our an- their time to help coordinate families are encouraged to in- nual day of service is such a Transportation Discover and support these food drives. tentionally spend time loving meaningful tradition, and we provided from St. Anselm’s & . 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PHOTOS MAGNOLIA STRIPES place cards Top: Stephanie Marrs at her holiday table. I am a big fan of place cards, Bottom: This holiday season, the Marrs' centerpiece will be com- especially when you’re host- posed of decorated oranges, pomegranates, cinnamon sticks and a ing outside of the family. It’s a reindeer with plaid holiday bows. wonderful way to seat guests who may work in the same in- TABLESCAPE FROM | 19 entertaining we picked up dustry or share a love for golf. in Colonial Williamsburg Who knows, you could be the Think outside the box over the summer – into na- matchmaker who sparks a new when it comes to your vel oranges, then stuck in friendship or two. centerpiece some cloves. In keeping with a festive Flowers are gorgeous, The oranges, alongside theme, this year we used gift but winter is known for a few pomegranates, cin- tags with our guests’ names some of the best fruits. namon sticks and a modern made via stationary site Dog- Think bright citrus and reindeer with plaid holiday wood Hill. I also love sticking shining pomegranates. bows, completed our festive traditional ecru place cards My husband and I took centerpiece. into pinecones or leftover inspiration from Colonial sprigs of garland with red Virginia for this year’s Get your lighting right wired ribbon. Christmas tablescape. Using Lighting sets the ambiance One idea that’s on my list a toothpick as our guide, we for any dinner party. I personfor this holiday season is to punctured designs – found ally love the glow of candle- in a book on old Virginia light. It’s flattering, cozy and SEE TABLESCAPE | 21 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 21 PORT CITY FLAVOR TABLESCAPE FROM | 20 stick alphabet letters in pearl Magnolia Stripes’ frozen southern hot chocolate or crystal with our guests’ ini- tials onto velvet ribbons and Ingredients tie them around each napkin. You can find all these materi- • ½ cup milk als at your local craft store. • ¾ tsp. chocolate syrup Layer on the details I would hardly call myself • Small scoop of chocolate ice a minimalist when it comes to cream decorating tables. To me, one of the most fun aspects of set- • 1-2 oz. bourbon (Bailey’s and ting a table is sprinkling it with amaretto liqueur are equally de- thoughtful details to keep con- versations flowing lest they hit licious, though you must remove a roadblock – another reason “southern” from the title if you why your guest list and place go this path.) cards are important. For filler, I use little Water- • Cinnamon for garnish ford Christmas trees I picked up one year. I also have my • Dollop of whipped cream eye on a few of Simon Pearce’s PHOTO/MAGNOLIA STRIPES handblown glass trees available locally at Ann Sandra in Directions Annandale this year. • In a glass that isn’t the one you’re serving this in, mix your milk and chocolate syrup together until blended. You might add more A guaranteed good chocolate or less depending on your preference. start: Offer your guests festive cocktails as they • Add in your bourbon or liquor of choice and taste. If you’re the host or hostess, throw in an extra shot. walk through your door • Transfer the cocktail to your serving glass. A coupe or martini glass work beautifully for this cocktail. My favorite part of any dinner party is greeting my • Add a scoop of ice cream, top it with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top. guests. Assuming I have it all together and am not panicking Disclaimer: We had no ice cream for the making of this delicious cocktail, so, in keeping with the theme of 2020 – “Adapt and over some last-minute pimento cheese appetizer, I love to wel- make it work” – we used cannoli cream left over from dinner at Michael’s Little Italy on South Washington Street. come guests with a cocktail. If anyone remembers Ser- endipity III in Georgetown, they were known for their $1,000 sundae and their fro- This Thanksgiving, zen hot chocolate. Perhaps try our party we’ll tackle the sundae an- LeRestaurantRefuge Check out our platters or let us Serving French other time, but today I want new fall specials! Cuisine since 1983 provide the best to share a quick and easy rec- 703.548.4661 side dishes ever! ipe for our version of frozen Now offering 127 N. Washington St. hot chocolate. carry-out Belle View Shopping Center, 1510-A Belle View Blvd., Alexandria lerefugealexandria.com Belle View703.660.6085 Shopping Center • www.dishesofindia.com 1510-A Belle View Blvd. • Alexandria Happy holidays, everyone! 703.660.6085 • dishesofindia.com

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PORT CITY FLAVOR: Foodie Autumn apple cranberry pie Ingredients Homemade butter crust Fruit filling • 4 sticks salted butter, cold • 3 apples

• 1 stick shortening • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries

• 16 tbsp. cold water • ¼ cup honey

• 4 cups unbleached flour • 1 cup sugar

• 2 tbsp. sugar • 1 cup brown sugar

• 1 egg • 1 tsp. cinnamon

• plastic wrap • 1 lemon

• 9-inch pie pan • 1 tsp corn starch

Note: You can skip the homemade crust and use prepared pie crusts if you wish. If using pre-made crust, PHOTO/MORGAN DODD skip steps 1-4. Directions • In a medium sized bowl, combine 2 sticks cold butter (cut into small pieces), • Over medium heat, add cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and honey. half a stick of shortening, 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 table- Let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes. spoons of cold water. • Combine cranberry and apple mixtures together. Place in the refrigerator for • Slowly combine all ingredients with your hands and add an additional 6 30-45 mins. tablespoons of cold water. Keep working the crust until you are able to form a • Take one disk of crust out of the refrigerator. On a flat surface, add loose flour medium-sized disk. to the surface to avoid the crust from sticking. Roll the crust until completely even, then place in a 9-inch pie pan, evening out the edges using a fork. • For another pie crust, repeat directions. Ingredients will make 2 medium-sized pie crusts. • Pour the cooled fruit filling into the pan. If the filling is still hot, it could melt the crust. • Wrap the crust in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours. • Take the second pie crust disk, which will serve as the top of the pie, out of the refrigerator and decorate it to your liking. Lightly brush the crust with an egg wash • Peel 3 honey crisp apples and cut them into small pieces. Add juice of 1 lemon and sprinkle sugar on top. Place the prepared pie into the oven at 375 degrees for and set aside. 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

FOODIE FROM | 22 with honey crisp apples can make the best fruit pie that I Now, I am the only person in buttery and scrumptious, elevate the ho-hum holiday could make. my family who has mastered but not too filling. It should my autumn apple cranberry apple pie to the next level and I was often discouraged how to make a buttery crust leave you wanting more. pie. Trust me: It’s a conversa- make you feel warm inside. from trying to make a home- fruit pie. I hope to pass down This mouth-watering reci- tion starter. I learned how to make my made butter crust because I my secrets when I have kids pe is sure to get your dinner Cranberries are versatile. autumn apple cranberry pie had heard how hard it was to of my own. guests ready for dessert after They are nature’s comfort at my grandmother’s house master. But I was determined I only use fresh fruit for the Thanksgiving meal. condiments. They can be used in Savannah, Georgia. We to teach myself how to make my pies and add just a few as Thanksgiving dressing, used to travel there to cook a buttery crust, so I tried and extra ingredients. It is im- The writer is owner of they can fill cookies and they the Thanksgiving meal. I tried until the taste and tex- portant that the flavors of Extraordinary Pie Gal, can add color and zest to sauc- would spend hours in her ture of my pies could com- the fruit speak for them- a regular at the Del Ray es. But pairing cranberries tiny kitchen determined to pete with the best of bakers. selves. A pie should be light, Farmers’ Market. 24 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES PORT CITY FLAVOR: Recipes Chadwicks’ Manhattan Dishes of India’s sitafal “pumpkin” masala

FILE PHOTO PHOTO/CHADWICKS Ingredients Ingredients • 2 oz Maker’s Mark bourbon whiskey • One small pumpkin • ½ tsp. coriander

• 1 oz Vya sweet vermouth • ¼ tsp. fenugreek seeds • ½ tsp. turmeric powder • dashes Angostura bitters • 1 tsp. cumin seeds • Water • 4-5 cloves • Salt Directions • 1 tsp. tomato paste • Combine all ingredients over ice and stir. • 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic-onion paste • Cooking oil • Garnish with an orange peel. • Drink. Directions • Repeat. • Peel the skin of the pumpkin and cut into small pieces. Set aside.

This recipe was provided by Trae Lamond, owner of Chadwicks. • Heat 2 tbsp. of oil.

• Add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and cloves.

• After they turn brown, add tomato paste and ginger-garlic-onion paste. Wait 2-3 minutes.

• Add pumpkin and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

• Add coriander and turmeric powder, and then add ¾ cup to 1 cup of water and salt to taste.

• Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until cooked. Keep stirring to prevent burning.

This recipe was contributed by Dishes of India, located in the Belleview Shopping Center. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 25 Times HOMES Livinq Begin planning now for your springtime garden

BY MARTY ROSS

Plans and ambitious lists of plants are the stuff of a gar- dener's winter dreams. Get- ting it all sorted out by springtime can be a challenge, but you can take a shortcut with a preplanned garden. Confidence is your first crop when you plant a flower garden according to a well- made plan. Expert designs, and the plants to go with them, take the guesswork out of garden layout and eliminate the exasperation of walking around the yard with a plant in your hand, not knowing quite where it should go. When you buy a preplanned garden, you'll still have to dig a few holes next spring, but you will not have to second-guess yourself. PHOTO/PROVEN WINNERS Preplanned gardens are You don't need flowers to have a successful garden. Diamond Lake hosta, lush ferns and ground-cover lamium flourish in the dappled light first and foremost designed under a tree. “to help people who just don't know where to start,” The elements of garden long at the back of a border to gardens take all these things but voracious wildlife. according to Jan Boonstra design can be intimidating create a backdrop or screen, into consideration and solve a High Country Gardens, Pavlinak of Bluestone Peren- even for experienced garden- and which charmers should lot of existing problems, too. which offers 20 preplanned nials, who designed 10 can't- ers. The art of choosing and be up front, where you can Plants chosen for rain-gar- designs and the plants to go miss perennial flower gar- placing plants for long-term enjoy their forms and fra- den designs help channel and with them, introduced a wa- dens for Bluestone's catalog. success calls for more than grances as you come and go. absorb stormwater; pollina- ter-wise garden design, with The company's pre- some experience with a col- Designers also have learned tor and butterfly gardens are 27 drought-resistant plants, planned gardens, first offered or wheel. Designers put the to steer clear of invasive gar- colorful sources of nectar and in the late 1990s. in the 1990s, came about be- puzzle pieces of a beautiful den thugs, and they have the food for beneficial insects. “It clearly struck a chord cause “it can be quite over- garden together by consider- skill and experience to choose Plans for deer-resistant gar- with customers, allowing whelming to be faced with ing color, form and texture, plants that will contribute a dens emphasize plants that them to plant a professionally more than a thousand variet- and taking the mature sizes succession of color through the deer don't like – so you can designed garden with a paint- ies of plants” in a mail-order of plantings into account. gardening season. have a flower bed that isn't catalog, Pavlinak said. They know which plants be- Professionally preplanned simply a buffet for beautiful SEE SPRINGTIME | 32 CALENDAR CROSSWORD November events Puzzle Attend a virtual film fest, check out a winter village and more. | Page 24 Put your skills to the test. | Page 32 26 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES SPRINGTIME FROM | 31 in gardens designed for High in your garden and do not Country Gardens' sister com- expect sun-loving plants to by-numbers format,” says pany, American Meadows. thrive in shade, or vice versa. David Salman, the company's When you purchase a pre- Pay particular attention chief horticulturist, said. planned garden, the plan you to spacing. When you stick to Encouraged by success, receive is a bubble drawing the recommendations on your the company started work- – a scaled representation of a plan, “the plants may look way ing with designer and author rectangular, square, oval or too far apart, but it's one of the Lauren Springer on themed circular flower bed on graph advantages of a preplanned flower beds, such as one for paper, showing the positions garden. It compensates for the late-summer color, and on of plants on the ground. Mark very common desire to space designs to enliven the awk- off your bed with strings and plants according to their cur- ward “inferno strip” between stakes, or just with a garden rent size, instead of how they the sidewalk and the street. hose, following the guidelines will look after two growing Springer and High Country given in the drawing, and pre- seasons,” Salman said. Gardens also created a se- pare the ground according to Mulching around plants ries of regional flower-bed the directions. Then set each will keep the spaces between designs to attract humming- plant in place, measuring to plants looking neat while birds and pollinators, and allow growing room between your perennials become es- they collaborated with the plants as recommended in the tablished. Mulch also helps Audubon Society on flow- instructions. control weeds and conserves er beds bursting with plants You may need to interpret moisture in the soil. that provide shelter for song- the plans to fit your site and Early spring is the best birds and attract the insects situation. time to plant preplanned gar-

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VIRTUAL ALEXANDRIA FILM NOVEMBER 14 GERMANY TO AMERICA: 18TH OLD TOWN COOKIE CRAWL Savor DEL RAY HOLIDAY MARKET The FESTIVAL The Alexandria Film CENTURY ODYSSEY Genealogist the holidays during Old Town Busi- Del Ray Business Association invites Festival will debut virtually this DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA and author James M. Beidler will ness Association’s second annual Old residents to explore the Del Ray Hol- year, featuring 45 short and feature ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR speak about German immigrants to Town Cookie Crawl. Schedule a time iday Market with sidewalk sales and length fiction and nonfiction films, Alexandria has grown from a small America, based on the personal mem- to pick up a tin, then shop and fill the other promotions, kicking off on Small representing every genre. Topics town in the 18th century to a bustling oirs of German-speaking immigrants, cookie tin with pre-wrapped treats Business Saturday. The open-air holi- tackled in the films range from to dispel the myths about why they among 25 retailers in Old Town Alex- small city in the 21st century. Join day market will be held in the parking family traditions and unsung artists came, what the voyage was like and andria. It’s fun for the whole family Carlyle House for a tour of Alexandria lot of Del Ray Psych & Wellness. It to stories of survival and union or- how they liked America. Register no and a great way to explore Old Town’s and explore the various architecture will feature DRBA members and local ganizing. Stories range from a father styles that adorn the city streets and later than Nov. 13. walkable shopping district. Advance suffering through a hilarious Kaf- artists from Art on the Avenue. Ven- make it one of the best places to live Time: 1 to 2 p.m. registration is required. This event kaesque journey trying to make his runs from Nov. 21 to 22. dors will be physically distanced, and and work. Reservations are required Location: Virtual daughter’s birthday wish come true Time: 10 a.m. masks are required for entry. as space is limited. Information: contact-us@mvgenealogy. to a dazzling animated fantasy from org Location: Various locations Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Argentina tracing the journey of Information: www.oldtownbusiness.org Location: 1900 Mt. Vernon Ave. Location: 121 N. Fairfax St. souls through varying dimensions of Information: www.drba.wildapricot. Information: https://bit.ly/3oG5rEX NOVEMBER 20 existence. The festival runs virtually NOVEMBER 23 org from Nov. 12 to 15. ICE AND LIGHTS: THE WINTER SAVORY SOIREE IN THE SECRET Time: Varies VILLAGE AT CAMERON RUN Ice ALEXANDRIA BUSINESSES AND DECEMBER 5 Location: Virtual GARDEN Gather for a savory soiree and Lights: The Winter Village at THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC How is Information: www.AlexFilmFest.com in the Secret Garden at the Rectory Cameron Run will return this year, fea- COVID-19 pandemic affecting Alexan- TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER for an elegant evening complete with turing an ice rink, more than a dozen dria businesses? Agenda Alexandria HOLIDAY FESTIVAL The Torpedo A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Experi- a gourmet four course dinner paired holiday light displays perfect for Insta- will hold its November program to find with wine and live music by compos- Factory Art Center’s annual holiday ence the wonder of the season by vis- gramming, a retail area, food, music out. A panel of key local leaders will event moves online for a series of se- ers sharing a birthday on Nov. 14: and more. The Ice and Lights Village take a deep dive into how businesses iting the Lee-Fendall House for a fam- lect art projects and download-ables ily-friendly Victorian Christmas. Enjoy Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Fanny is a short drive from Old Town. Masks are surviving or thriving through the to enjoy with loved ones. Stop by the traditional décor, music, seasonal Mendelssohn, Aaron Copland and are required in all areas of Ice & pandemic as they adjust to the new Art Center to visit artist studios and crafts, a visit by Santa and more. Buckwheat Zydeco, played by interna- Lights except when eating or drinking economic reality. The virtual event will Timed tickets on the hour are avail- tionally acclaimed pianist Marianna in the concession areas. This event be accessible on Facebook and directly shop for holiday gifts or browse Torpe- able through advance registration. All Prjevalskaya. runs from Nov. 20 to Jan. 3. through the Agenda Alexandria website. do Factory’s website for links to studio recommended health requirements Time: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Time: Noon artists' online shops. will be followed, including face masks Location: 711 Princess St. Location: 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Location: Virtual Time: All day and social distancing. Information: www.classicalmovements. Information: www.novaparks.com/ Information: www.agendaalexandria. Location: Virtual Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. com/2020/10/19/savory-soiree/ events/ice-lights com Information: www.torpedofactory.org

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You can proactively help rid Alexandria of the new coronavirus by wearing a cloth facemask when you must go out in public. By wearing a mask, you help prevent community spread of the coronavirus and help protect the most vulnerable in our community. 28 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Back to the classroom Opinion A perceived lack of progress by Alexandria City Public Schools on “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” returning students to classrooms is frustrating an increasing number - Thomas Jefferson of parents in the city. We think they have a right to be concerned and applaud their grassroots activism. Our page 1 story, “Parent activists push for ACPS reopening,” explains the genesis of the Open ACPS group that has sprung up on Facebook, and chronicles how their efforts have gained the attention of ACPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D, who met with leaders from the group on Tuesday. Hutchings said he intends to in- volve parents from the group in planning to reopen schools. ACPS is lagging behind not only Alexandria’s private schools but also other Northern Virginia school jurisdictions in reopening for in-person learning. And the elephant in the room, which Hutchings acknowledged in an interview on Wednesday, is the reluctance of ACPS teachers to return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alexandria’s private schools seem to be making a hybrid learning model of in-person and virtual learning work. But then, private schools don’t have a guaranteed flow of funding for teachers, staff and building maintenance the way public institutions do. Many parents would refuse to pay private-school tuition for remote learning, leaving these schools with little recourse but to find ways to reopen. More troubling is the fact that ACPS is lagging behind neighboring Your Views Northern Virginia jurisdictions such as Arlington and Fairfax coun- ties, both of which educate far more students than Alexandria. Fairfax County Public Schools educates a whopping 187,000 chil- The data is clear: In-person school is safe dren, more than 10 times the number of students in ACPS. There are massive logistical challenges to teaching a block of children larger than To the editor: can be done safely. I’m a retired scientist the City of Alexandria’s total population in actual classrooms during a This letter is in support of getting and I have been following the COVID-19 pandemic. as many of our kids in Alexandria City pandemic closely. Here’s some facts that I Yet by next week, all of FCPS pre-k and kindergarten students are Public Schools back to in-person classes respectfully offer to help understand the scheduled to have resumed partial in-person learning, according to as soon as possible. health aspects of in-person learning. the FCPS website. All Fairfax County students are currently slated to I have two grandkids in Matthew Case 1: The New York Times pub- return to the classroom part-time by the end of January. Maury Elementary School, a kindergar- lished an article in October that re- This is because FCPS has required their teachers to return to work, tener and a second grader. In spite of ports on the targeted testing program resign or take a leave of absence, according to a WTOP report. In other the best efforts of their teachers, they during the first three weeks of in-per- words, to continue receiving their taxpayer-funded salaries, Fairfax are struggling. Our grandkids love their son schools in NYC and concludes that County teachers have to return to the classroom and teach in person. teachers and are incredibly eager to there was “a surprisingly small number Isn’t it reasonable to ask Alexandria’s teachers to do the same? learn, but the online system just is not of positive cases.” The article further An initial ACPS survey conducted in late September revealed that allowing them to progress effectively. suggests “that the city’s efforts for its only about 23% of staff were very likely to return, followed by 33% They miss the person-to-person in- 1.1 million public school students could somewhat likely, 21% somewhat unlikely and 23% very unlikely. An- teraction with their teachers and with the serve as an influential model for school other factor complicating a safe return to the classroom is the chronic other kids in their classrooms, all of which districts across the nation.” In spite of overcrowding of ACPS facilities even during non-pandemic times. is vital to learning. The teachers are doing the concern of putting kids and staff to- The lag by ACPS in returning to in-person instruction raises nu- the best they can, the parents are doing gether in classrooms, the percentage of merous questions, including: everything possible and we, the grand- students and staff who contracted the • Why is a follow-up survey on teacher willingness to return to parents, are pitching in with everything virus was essentially the same as the classrooms just now being conducted? we can muster, but it all falls short of the national average. • Does ACPS intend to let teachers prevent a return to the class- real learning that happens with motivat- Case 2: Per the Texas Department room for the entire 2020-21 school year for all but a fraction of ed, professional teachers doing face-to- of Health and Human Resources, there students? face teaching in the classroom. were a total of 2,136,847 students in • Are teams of ACPS administrators, teachers and parents currently Please get these deserving kids back classrooms across the state of Texas as observing FCPS and incorporating their best practices into ACPS’ plan- in the classroom so real learning can be- of Oct. 25. Of these a cumulative total of ning? Why reinvent the wheel if a workable model exists next door? gin to happen again. Yes, resuming in-person instruction will require a major pivot for the I believe reopening our classrooms SEE BARTON | 31 entire school division. And, yes, Fairfax County didn’t do virtual learning as well as ACPS last spring, which may have informed their more ag- The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. SEE OUR VIEW | 30 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COMWWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBERMARCH 12,2020 12, 2020 | 31 | 29

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Schools. 30 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Don’t rush Taylor Impressed by young volunteers To the editor: be helpful to the chief election officer who For as long as I can remember, our poll- bears so much responsibility for getting ev- Run project ing station at the Nannie Lee Center was erything just right. To the editor: blessed with a wonderful group of senior I left 16 hours later a bit tired but also Mayor Justin Wilson recently defended the proposed Tay- citizens, including neighbors in my com- with a spring in my step. I was truly uplift- lor Run stream reconstruction project in the Facebook group munity. This year COVID-19 changed ev- ed to see the young generation displaying “Bring Integrity Back to Alexandria,” saying that the project is erything. The call came out seeking new a commitment and dedication as citizens “an attempt to efficiently meet new environmental mandates” volunteers. I decided to do so even though of our community, our city, the Common- – the federally required Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction re- I am also a senior citizen. I have no pre-ex- wealth and our country. Their optimism quirements under the Clean Water Act. isting conditions and I had never served at a washed away whatever concerns I may The section of Taylor Run that the city proposes reconstruct- polling station. The time was right. have about our current divisions. They ing is a fragile ecosystem that deserves protection. It contains When I arrived at the polling station at will overcome. the largest concentration of rare plant species native to Alexan- 4:45 a.m., I was struck by how many of the Alexandria, we are blessed. Our future dria, a mature forest and a globally rare type of wetlands. volunteers were young people. Their en- is bright. Let us celebrate and honor our The project would fell 270 trees and shrubs, including an thusiasm and spirit were infectious. They young living legends. Alexandria Champion red maple, and do irreparable damage to exhibited a selfless ethic working hard, -Jim Larocco, the wetlands, creating a huge gash right through the heart of working together, always looking for ways to Alexandria the forest. This destruction will open up the area to invasive plants, vines, trees and shrubs, notwithstanding any proposed replanting. The scientist who originated the “Natural Channel Design” ‘Sure on this Shining Night’ model that the city plans to use in Taylor Run now says – after To the editor: choral setting of James Agee’s poem of that observing the effects of such projects over the last two decades As citizens of Alexandria and our coun- title. – that this design is not effective for small, upper headwater try, we wake up this November to a stark Our hope is that Agee’s themes of kind- stream channels. reality. With a tense election season bare- ness and star-made shadows will bring Although this design is widely used by an industry built up ly behind us, with COVID-19 cases surging light to those who are feeling the darkness around it, scientists are now questioning its application and forward claiming the lives of thousands around them acutely. May music and the merits. Like so many other projects, the Taylor Run proposed upon thousands of Americans, we live di- arts be a source of solace and reflection for design does not address increased urbanization and impervious vided. Not only are we divided personally us all at a level that transcends the planes surfaces, the root cause of increased water flow and sediments, and geographically – unable to easily trust of politics and thought. and so it does not solve the erosion process problem. in each other’s presence – but we also can- Though I may “weep for wonder wand’ring Is all this worth it? not begin to understand the mindset of far alone,” I’m also sure that kindness is watch- Before bulldozing this fragile ecosystem, city officials need those who differ from us. ing for me and all of us these shining nights to prove that the project will actually reduce the pollutants as The question for the Alexandria Sym- and will be our best guide forward. they claim, show that they have examined cost efficient alter- phony, and for me as its music director, has Sure on this Shining night natives and considered the impact of the loss of trees in reduc- been whether and how music can contribute Of Star made shadows round, ing pollution and water flow. at this fraught moment to finding a more ac- Kindness must watch for me The onus is on city officials to show that they have done this. cepting and empathetic, less partisan, com- This side the ground. The city needs to carefully review the failure of local “natural mon ground. What can bring us together, The late year lies down the North channel design” projects such as Turkeycock Run in Fairfax and even if apart? How completely apart are we? All is healed, all is health. others – and consider that five projects in Maryland increased At our core, I believe all souls yearn for con- High summer holds the earth. stream pollutant levels after the removal of trees. nection and respond intuitively to the odd Hearts all whole. There is no need to rush into this project. In response to healing power of music. Notes are cloaked in Sure on this shining night I weep for public concern, staff of the city’s Stormwater Management Di- harmony, like snow on trees or mantelpieces wonder wand’ring far vision have postponed the project until fall 2021, and the state around fireplaces. Alone of Virginia, which is co-funding the project, has given the city In collaboration with the Alexandria Of Shadows on the Stars until mid-2022 to actually start it. Alexandria now has ample Choral Society, the ASO has created a virtual For more information about ASO’s “‘Sure time to deliberate and address the issues and questions raised winter concert called “Sure on this Shining on This Shining Night:’ A Musical Message of and, most importantly, to consider alternative designs which do Night,” which we have envisioned as a mu- Hope,” please visit www.alexsym.org. not harm the environment. sical message of hope for our community. - James Ross, Any plan the city decides on needs to protect the wetlands, Central to this concert is Morten Lauridsen’s music director, ASO trees, and rare native plants now for us and for future genera- tions. So the mayor’s enthusiastic support for the project at this OUR VIEW FROM | 28 doing a better job of providing virtual in- point and as currently designed is very discouraging. What struction than many locales. happened to Alexandria as an Eco City? Does his reaction sug- gressive approach to returning to classrooms. But Alexandria’s parents are increasing- gest that the reported efforts of city staff to thoroughly and ACPS is doing a lot of things right, such ly saying virtual learning isn’t working for thoughtfully examine the merits of the project are a sham? as continuing to feed children across the their children. This begs the most difficult -Jane Seward, Lynn Gas, city who need meals, providing wifi hot question of all: Do our schools exist more Alexandria spots and Chromebooks to students and for students or teachers? WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OUT OF THE ATTIC NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 31

Alexandria’s uneven relationship with baseball Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor Given the number of base- umn in the Nov. 1, 1866 Ga- [email protected] ball fields in our city, and its zette argued: Missy Schrott traditional designation as our “Young men will have their Editor “national pastime,” it seems sports and amusements, and [email protected] odd to think that there was the more healthful they are, Margaret Stevens a time when the residents of the better. It is better for them Sales Director our city objected to its being to play base ball, than to prac- [email protected] played within city limits. With tice at bar rooms.” Patrice V. Culligan the recent conclusion of the The artifact pictured Publisher Emerita 2020 World Series, a look back above, found in an excavation [email protected] at the early history of baseball of a brick-lined shaft in the 300 in Alexandria seems in order. block of King Street, is possibly EDITORIAL Until the Civil War, base- an early version of a baseball, Cody Mello-Klein ball was considered a northern before the dimensions of the Reporter & Photographer game, often played outside of PHOTO/ ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY balls became standardized. [email protected] Ball, 300 block of King Street (44AX95). the factories in states such as It took some time, but evi- Lindsey Sullivan New York. The Union Army in- dence of Alexandria’s embrace Intern troduced the city to the game “We think our young “If a boy or young man, of the game was apparent in [email protected] on a large scale, including gentleman of the South, is a good pitcher, catcher, or 1915, with the construction of ADVERTISING the 44th New York Regiment, more particularly, in our player of any sort, he can ob- Baggett Field, on the corner of which marked out a field as present dilapidated And tain a welcome admission into King Street, Cameron Street Margaret Stevens early as 1861. Perhaps this impoverished condition, most clubs, be his character, and Commonwealth Avenue. [email protected] context explains why some in would do better to strive for his manners, his conduct what Local baseball clubs used the Marty DeVine Alexandria called the game the mastery in hoeing corn they may…bad language, row- field for games until its de- [email protected] an “epidemic,” following its and Tobacco, rather than in dyism, obscenity, and worth- mise in 1936 or 1937, when Patrice V. Culligan growing popularity after the batting balls.” lessness, generally are not the field was taken over by a [email protected] war’s conclusion. In a column titled “Base thought of as objections.” local car dealership. For instance, a letter to Ball – A Word to Parents,” a Not everyone in town Chelsea West sales intern the editor in the Alexandria writer published in the Oct. shared the opinion that con- Out of the Attic is [email protected] Gazette dated Oct. 5, 1866 29, 1867 Gazette cautioned stant athletic games in the provided by the Office of complained: their audience: town was a negative. A col- Historic Alexandria. Tina Franco Office Administrator [email protected]

BARTON FROM | 28 Mass General have started dents. For comparison, from try, and they are learning GRAPHIC DESIGN compiling data from across the Worldometer database, and thriving. And, the direct Lyvian Sieg 15,986 students have tested the country into a “COVID-19 during this period there were evidence says clearly that far [email protected] positive for COVID-19 during School Response Dash- an average of 58,613 daily from creating “super-spread- the first 13 weeks of school. board.” Their latest roll up of cases for the U.S. population er” situations, just the oppo- CONTRIBUTORS This amounts to 0.75%. The data covered the period from as a whole, which translates site is happening. Mara Benner rate of positive cases report- Oct. 12 to 25. They collected to 18 per 100,000. Our kids are actually safer Alexa Epitropoulos ed for kids in Texas class- data from 5,471 schools and I believe the above cas- in the classrooms than in the Kim Gilliam rooms so far this school year reported that 1,570,016 stu- es strongly support the idea population at large. Please Elizabeth Holm was roughly half as many as dents in these schools are that kids can be brought back consider this and get our kids Sarah Liu in the general population. attending in-person classes. into the classroom safely. back in school. They deserve Louise Krafft Case 3: A team of re- For this population, they re- As noted above, there are nothing less. Jim McElhatton searchers and students at ported a daily COVID-19 case millions of kids already in -William Barton, Dr. Vivek Sinha Brown, MIT, Harvard and rate of six per 100,000 stu- classrooms across our coun- Maury School grandparent Jordan Wright

ALEXTIMES LLC Weekly Poll Denise Dunbar Managing Partner This Week This Week Take the poll at The Ariail family alextimes.com Suzanne Brock Are you happy with the settlement for the T.C. Williams stadium lawsuits, which Are you happy with ACPS' William Dunbar allows ACPS to install stadium lighting, but limits usage to 50 nights per year? reopening plans? HOW TO REACH US 34% Yes, I think it's fair to all parties. A) Yes, slow and steady is the way to go. 110 S. Pitt St. 34% No, I don't think there should be lights at the field at all. B) No, I would like in-person learning for all Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) 24% No, I think lights should be allowed for more than 50 nights per year. students to resume sooner. 703-739-0120 (fax) 8% I'm not sure. C) I'm not sure. www.alextimes.com 32 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES ADA A. ABERNATHY (94), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 4, 2020 HUBERT BAUSERMAN (89), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 5, 2020 HERBERT L. BRYAN (80), formerly of Alexandria, Oct. 27, 2020 MARVIN R. DAVIES (84), formerly of Alexandria, Oct. 29, 2020 NINA HARLLEE (101), of Alexandria, Nov. 7, 2020 CARLSON MARTIN (86), of Alexandria, Oct. 29, 2020 MICHAEL MASON (55), formerly of Alexandria, Nov. 7, 2020 JEAN PLASKETT (85), of Alexandria, Oct. 30, 2020 JOHN ROBERTS (85), of Alexandria, Oct. 29, 2020 JOAN SANDRIDGE (65), of Alexandria, Oct. 30, 2020 Solutions from last week last Solutions from

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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority • www.abc.virginia.gov • 2901 Hermitage Road • Richmond, VA 23220 • (800) 552-3200 Informational Item: Presentation RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART 2 (POSTING AND PUBLISHING) of the Accessory Dwelling Unit PUBLISHING NOTICE (ADU) Policy Recommendations. Please publish the following item in the legal notice section of your newspaper. Please refer to the instructions provided on page 9. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & [Full name(s) of owner(s):] ______Diko Inc Zoning and Office of Housing If general partnership, enter partners’ names or name of partnership. If LP, LLP, LLC or corporation, enter name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club, enter name. Only if a sole proprietor, enter ﬁrst, middle and last name. Zoning Text Amend- Trading as: ______Diko Bar (trade name) ment #2020-00009

______5245 Duke St Pick-up and Drop-off (exact street address where business will trade) Requirements for Day ______Alexandria Care Establishments (city/town) (A) Initiation of a Text Amend- ______City of Alexandria Virginia ______22304-2922 (county) (state) (zip + 4) ment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of a Text The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY Amendment to clarify pick- for a ______Wine, Beer, and Mixed Beverage______On Premises _ license (type[s] of license[s] applied for) up and drop off requirements

to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. for day care establishments. Staff: City of Alexandria, De- ______Diko A. Woldehawariate President (name and title of owner/partner/ofﬁcer authorizing advertisement) partment of Planning & Zoning

NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing

date of the ﬁrst of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov Special Use Permit #2020-00043

or 800-552-3200. 3601 Potomac Avenue – North Potomac Yard Co- ordinated Sign Program Public Hearing and consideration 805-52i (rev. 07/2018). This is an ofﬁcial state document. All information contained or submitted therein is public information. Please Retail License Application, page 11 refer to privacy statement (pg. 3) regarding personal/tax information. Reference instructions (provided separately) with questions. of a request for a Special Use WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 35 Classifieds Permit for a coordinated sign of Alexandria (portions of the new pump station building and program for exterior signage Master Plan Amendment only) a waiver to Section 8-200(C)(5) for the Phase 1 redevelop- (a) of the Zoning Ordinance for ment of North Potomac Yard; Master Plan Amend- parking accessed from an alley or zoned CDD#19/Coordinated ment #2020-00003 court; zoned: CDD #19/Coordi- Development District #19 Coordinated Develop- nated Development District #19. Applicant: CPYR Theater, ment District Concept Plan Applicant: CPYR Theater, LLC, represented by M. Cath- Amendment #2020-00003 LLC, represented by M. Cath- arine Puskar, attorney Zoning Text Amend- arine Puskar, attorney ment #2020-00006 Master Plan Amend- 2412, 2514, and 2610 Rich- Development Special Use ment #2020-00008 mond Highway; 300, 403, 405, Permit #2020-10025 Rezoning #2020-00004 and 420 Swann Avenue; 2500 3601 Potomac Avenue - Po- Development Special Use Oakville Street; 400 Fannon tomac Yard Park Permit #2020-10027 Street - Oakville Triangle Public Hearing and consider- Transportation Management Plan Public Hearing and consideration ation of a Development Special Special Use Permit #2020-00076 of requests for: (A) amendments Use Permit with site plan for Vacation #2020-00004 to the Oakville Triangle & Route the construction of a 4.5 acre 1352, 1356, 1360, and 1362 1 West Corridor and Vision Plan extension of Potomac Yard Park, Madison Street; 711, 715, 719, chapter of the Master Plan to a new public park with com- and 727 North West Street; 1319, facilitate the Inova Healthplex munity recreation structures, 1321, 1323, 1325, 1327, and 1329 including an amendment to the lighting and new children’s play Wythe Street - Braddock West mix and location of proposed uses apparatus including a modifica- Public Hearing and consider- to include medical care facilities; tion to the biodiversity standards ation of a request for: (A) Master an amendment to building heights of the landscape guidelines; Plan amendments to update the on Blocks B and D; an amendment zoned: CDD #19/Coordinated Land Use and Height maps in the to the framework streets; and an Development District #19 Braddock Road Metro Station amendment to the location of open Applicants: CPYR Theater, LLC, Small Area Plan, the Development spaces within District 2 (Oakville represented by M. Catharine Pus- Site Map, Development and Land Triangle); (B) an amendment to kar, attorney; City of Alexandria Use tables in the Braddock Metro the previously approved CDD Neighborhood Plan, and the De- #2014-00002 Concept Plan to THE FOLLOWING CASE(S) velopment Framework Map and amend the definition of retail uses; WILL BE HEARD BY THE Land Use and Development tables an amendment to the location and PLANNING COMMISSION in the Braddock East Master Plan; mix of uses and add medical care ONLY AND BY CITY COUN- (B) amendment to the official zon- facility use; an amendment to the CIL ONLY UPON APPEAL: ing map to change the zone for the location of open spaces; an amend- site from RB to OCH; (C) a Devel- ment to building heights on Blocks Development Site Plan opment Special Use Permit and B and D, and an amendment to #2020-00021 site plan with modifications to street network; and (C) Initia- 550 South Pickett Street - Avanti construct a 180-unit multifamily tion of a Text Amendment to the 550 Warehouse/Retail Building building with ground-floor com- Zoning Ordinance to amend the Public Hearing and consideration mercial uses, including special provisions of Section 5-602 to add of a request for a Development use permits to increase the floor medical care facilities and amend Site Plan to construct a new ware- area ratio to 3.0 in the OCH zone, the allowable uses within in CDD house/retail building, with mod- the utilization of Section 7-700 for #24/Coordinated Development ifications; zoned: I/Industrial. bonus density and height for the District #24; zoned: CDD #24/ Applicant: Avanti HG 500, provision of affordable housing, Coordinated Development District LLC, represented by M. Cath- for a parking reduction for resi- #24 (Oakville Triangle & Route 1 arine Puskar, attorney dential and commercial uses, to West Corridor and Vision Plan) allow a restaurant, retail shopping Applicants: BRE/DP Alexandria Want to get or personal service establishments Property Owner, LLC (Stonebridge on a lot which does not include Associates, Inc.), represented by your news office buildings, provided such Duncan W. Blair, attorney; City a day before use supports and serves office of Alexandria (Text Amendment everyone else? uses in the immediate zoned area, and portions of the Master Plan) Subscribe to and a fraternal or private club; Alexandria Times (D) a Special Use Permit for a Development Special Use E-edition to get your Transportation Management Plan Permit #2020-10024 (tier two); and (E) the Vacation 3601 Potomac Avenue - Potomac news delivered to your of two public alleys serving the Yard Pump Station Building email Wednesday night. site; zoned RB/Townhouse. Public Hearing and consider- www.alextimes.com/ Applicant: West Street Acqui- ation of a Development Special sign-up-to-receive- To place a classified ad, call sitions, LLC, represented by Use Permit with site plan for the e-edition Margaret Stevens at 703-739-0001 Jonathan P. Rak, attorney; City above-grade construction of a 36 |NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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