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Vol. 16, No. 7 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. FEBRUARY 13, 2020 City responds ‘Forest’ con- to Seminary Up in smoke cept chosen for MacArthur Road inquires School board approves Council chooses not to net-zero energy design for take action at legislative elementary school rebuild meeting BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN BY MISSY SCHROTT The school board unani- Following months of commu- mously approved one of two de- nity turmoil over the narrowing sign concepts for the Douglas of Seminary Road, city staff went MacArthur Elementary School before council Tuesday evening to rebuild at its Feb. 6 meeting. provide an update on the project After narrowing down design and answer questions. options from three to two last Council voted 4-3 in Septem- month, the school board decided ber to implement a road diet on a to move forward with a “forest” .9-mile section of Seminary Road concept. near Inova Alexandria Hospital, The approved concept in- reducing it from four to two trav- cludes a three-story building el lanes. The changes were put in set back from Janneys Lane with place later in the fall. multiple non-contiguous play Council requested an update areas and recreational fields about the project after Council- visible from the road. The class- or Amy Jackson, at a legislative rooms will have a view of the meeting in December, attempted nearby forest, and the build- to rescind the decision to narrow ing will be ACPS’ first net-zero the road. At the time, staff and ready school, meaning it will be the rest of council said they were PHOTO/CLAUDIA HOSKY capable of producing as much not prepared to discuss the topic. The thick, black plume of smoke from a four-alarm fire south of the beltway was energy as it consumes. Leading up to Tuesday’s meet- visible for miles on Saturday. The fire destroyed a new mixed-use development called Mignon Anthony, chief op- ing, Jackson said she was consid- South Alex near the intersection of Route 1 and Kings Highway. Read the full story erating officer of Alexandria ering making another motion to on page 4. City Public Schools, noted that rescind the decision. However, the design is still in the concept Tuesday evening’s meeting con- INSIDE phase. It provides a set direction cluded without a motion from for the structure and positioning Jackson and without any action T.C. Lights of the building, but leaves room taken by council. Jackson plans page Trial for controversial lawsuit for adjustments to the interior to process the information from Retail 11 is postponed. layout and outdoor spaces. the meeting and decide whether Page 3 “This is definitely a mile- she wants to make a motion in the Therapy stone for the work that we’re coming weeks, she said at the end Foodie doing with Douglas MacArthur, of the meeting. but it is not, by far, the last thing Celebrate Valentine's Day with a The atmosphere was tense that we’re going to talk about,” chocolate ganache. SEE SEMINARY | 9 Page 17 SEE MACARTHUR | 7

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MACARTHUR FROM | 1 weeks, the architects will tion can continue. children that needed cer- green building policy. work to refine the design of “DLR is going to figure it tain things like food pantry The school will be de- Superintendent Dr. Grego- the outdoor spaces, Antho- out so it doesn’t take away stuff,” Anthony said. signed so that a net-zero ry Hutchings, Ed.D., said. ny said. from the educational space, Several school board energy program can be im- “There’s a lot more that oc- Board member Veron- but we had already been members, including Mar- plemented, making Doug- curs with this schematic de- ica Nolan stressed that a asked to provide a family garet Lorber, who serves las MacArthur Alexandria’s sign after this process.” well-designed play area was resource center, some place as the board liaison on the first net-zero ready school, The school board’s deci- important to parents and where families could go and design advisory group, were Anthony said. sion allows DLR Group, the community members alike. that the principal could interested in how the build- architects on the project, to “The other thing to note collect requirements for ing will align with the city’s SEE MACARTHUR | 8 expand and fine-tune the is that the majority of peo- design through June 2020 in ple that chose [the] Y [con- preparation for demolition cept], it was because of the of the existing school build- play area not so much that ing this summer. they were choosing a build- During the rebuild, ing, one over the other,” MacArthur students will Nolan said. use the old Patrick Henry There was discussion School building as a swing last month about includ- space, beginning in the fall. ing affordable or workforce The school board’s April housing on the MacArthur 2019 decision delayed dem- site, but the idea was quick- olition of the old Patrick ly taken off the table. Mem- Henry building, which will bers of the community and eventually be replaced by the design advisory group recreational fields and play said the city had provided areas. As a result, the proj- little to no notice of this ect’s timeline has very little kind of co-location for a wiggle room. project that was already on The forest concept for a tight timeline. the new MacArthur build- William Pfister, former ing has been a longtime fa- president of the Douglas vorite of community, PTA MacArthur PTA and a mem- and design advisory group ber of the Seminary Hill members. Association, thanked the All 5 Inova hospitals are among “The feedback that city and ACPS for no lon- you’ve heard, that largely ger considering co-located the school is a community housing. the top 9% in the nation. resource, that we want it to “We do recognize there feel that way, that we want is a need across the city, and 5 Hospitals. 5 Stars. it to feel integrated with we look forward to engaging the community, is very im- in the joint facilities mas- The results are in. The federal government’s top health portant to us,” Lisa Porter, ter plan and those efforts agency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a board member on the Clo- to increase the stakeholder has rated all 5 Inova hospitals 5 stars across seven ver College Park Civic Asso- engagement and knowledge key quality measures. That puts us in the top 9% of the ciation and member of the across the city because it 4,500+ hospitals evaluated. Good for us, great for our MacArthur Design Advisory really is important,” Pfister patients. Inova is one of the few health systems in the Group, said. said. “Unfortunately, it just country to receive this top rating. This reflects our commitment to the highest Most residents support- doesn’t work here.” quality and safety for each person we serve. At Inova, our patients’ experience ed the forest concept be- While the city and ACPS cause it was set back from will no longer be explor- is brighter than ever. This is how we define world-class healthcare! Janneys Lane and the tiered ing co-located housing at design fit more in line with Douglas MacArthur, they the “feel of our communi- are exploring smaller co-lo- See for yourself at inova.org/fivestars ty,” Porter said. cation options, Anthony Some community and said. Staff and DLR are set- PTA members expressed ting aside enough space in Inova Alexandria Hospital • Inova Fairfax Hospital • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital reservations about the con- the design for a potential Inova Loudoun Hospital • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital cept’s separate play spaces community meeting room – some are located behind or publicly accessible office the building while others space so that work on the are to its side, visible from building can begin and con- the road. Over the next few versations around co-loca- 8 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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In response to Anthony’s comments about the build- ing’s roof, board member Heather Thornton asked whether ACPS could build higher than three stories with the forest concept. It is possible, Anthony said – the city has increased the height requirement for the site – but she questioned whether “just because we can, we should.” Increasing Douglas MacArthur from a PHOTO/ACPS The Y concept was another design option. It was ultimately not single-story to a three-story chosen for the Douglas MacArthur Elementary School project, but building was already con- those who supported the design cited its more contiguous play cerning to some neighbors. spaces as compared to the forest concept. “The city has opened up our height requirement, where we could go to four sto- for this school,” Anthony The day after the vote, ries if we wanted to do that,” said. “It seemed to take it ACPS began the schemat- Anthony said. “Whether or to a level, already on a tight ic design process for the not that’s complimentary site, that was going to be a school, which will contin- to the neighborhood or not, bigger challenge than we ue through April. Staff will that might be something that already were going to have.” present updates to commu- is going to be controversial.” Instead, staff are look- nity groups, the advisory Anthony also said the ing at future moderniza- group and school teams elementary school, which tion projects for potential through the process. ACPS is currently kindergarten K through 8 expansion, An- will request a development through fifth grade, would thony said. special use permit from the not be expanding to eighth Ultimately, Lorber made city in March. grade, despite some interest a motion, seconded by Mea- Staff plans to begin con- from the community. gan Alderton, to approve struction on the site around “A K through 8 school the forest concept; the this same time in 2021, An- would add quite a bit more board voted unanimously to thony said. children to the occupancy adopt the motion. [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 9

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SEMINARY FROM | 1 representative was present have also expressed concerns at an early conceptual meet- about the pedestrian medi- going into the meeting, as ing in August 2018. AFD got ans that have been installed concerns about the road diet more extensively involved in along Seminary Road. Four and how it came about have June 2019. medians have been added been circulating throughout When asked directly on Seminary Road between the community, largely in a whether they were in consul- North Quaker Lane and 1,500-member anti-road diet tation and agreement with the North Howard Street. Facebook group. Jackson was road diet plan that was even- Two of the medians are the most vocal councilmem- tually adopted, both Smedley mountable, meaning vehicles ber throughout the presen- and Cross said, “Absolutely.” can drive over them if need- tation, asking several of the Beyond the fire depart- ed, while the other two are 1 9 / 2 0 questions that continue to ment’s role in the road’s de- not except in extreme cases surface in the Facebook group sign, councilors asked ques- which Smedley said would and other community forums. tions about AFD members’ cause extensive damage to Season Council and staff’s dis- thoughts now that the road fire trucks. All medians are cussion touched on various diet has been implemented. adjacent to crosswalks and aspects of the Seminary Road Smedley said he’s asked his de- provide refuge for pedestri- project, most notably traffic, partment and hasn’t heard any ans crossing the road. tring erenade medians, the sidewalk and concerns. APD Chief Michael Council had a lengthy dis- S S the Alexandria Fire Depart- Brown said his officers had not cussion about the technical- ment’s opinion on the chang- reported concerns either. ities of the different median es. Representatives from Councilor Mo Seifeldein types and whether they were Saturday, AFD, the Alexandria Police asked whether the fire de- satisfactory for the fire de- Feb 15, 2020 ∙ 8 p.m. Department and the Depart- partment had data for re- partment. ment of Transportation and sponse time before the road Smedley said the fire de- Environmental Services were diet versus response time af- partment had input when Sunday, present at the meeting. ter the road diet. staff was designing the medi- The community has ques- While AFD does track ans. The two standard cross- Feb 16, 2020 ∙ 3 p.m. tioned AFD’s role in the proj- how long it takes firefighters ing medians are in locations ect, especially after docu- to respond to calls, there is where cars sitting in traffic ments obtained by residents no “apples to apples” com- can move into the bike lanes Featuring: under the Freedom of In- parison for this stretch of to make way for an emergen- SCHUBERT: formation Act revealed that Seminary, Smedley said. cy vehicle, while the mount- Symphony no. 5 AFD staff had expressed res- “The way the times are able medians are in locations ervations about certain road tracked, we track them by the where cars cannot get out of restructuring options. unit … from wherever they the way, Smedley said. along with works by “I don’t feel that you all are when they start respond- Councilor Canek Agu- Florence price, were in on the discussion ing to when they get on the irre said toward the end of mario castelnuovo-tedesco from the beginning with scene,” Cross said. “ … We’re the meeting that he plans to T&ES in terms of commu- looking at one small segment submit an “add” during the with Berta Rojas, guitar nication,” Jackson said to of roadway, and there’s noth- budget add/delete period for and mozart! Fire Chief Corey Smedley ing we can do to track when council to fund the conver- and Battalion Chief Michael we come into that segment sion of the standard medi- Cross. and go out of it to be able to ans, with signs in the middle, In response to a question measure how long it takes to to mountable medians with- Adult: $20-$85 Student: $10 Youth: $5 on timing of AFD involve- go through that segment.” ment, Smedley said an AFD Community members SEE SEMINARY | 10 (703) 548-0885 • www.alexsym.org 10 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

SEMINARY FROM | 9 increased by an average of 30 percent, which equates out signs. Converting both to about one minute. During standard medians would cost I think with every project the worst 15 minutes of peak $40,000. there are lessons to be traffic in the evening, from While he wasn’t present 5:45 to 6 p.m., travel times in- at the meeting, Alexandria learned, and one of the things creased by about 14 percent, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne sent an average of 30 seconds. an email to T&ES Director that we really learned during Hillary Orr, deputy di- Yon Lambert expressing con- this process is that setting rector of T&ES, said that de- cern about the medians. lays were worse during road “First responders have expectations for the community construction, but have been always relied on arteri- steadily improving. al roads to get them to the is really important. ” “I think with every proj- scene of an emergency. In – Hillary Orr, ect there are lessons to be my opinion, physical barri- deputy director, T&ES learned, and one of the things ers placed on arterial roads that we really learned during will affect that,” Lawhorne this process is that setting ex- said in the email. over funding repairs for ble for state funding,” Jinks traffic left council with more pectations for the community Another piece of infra- Holmes Run Trail, which re- said. “When council got the questions than answers, as is really important,” Orr said. structure brought into ques- quires millions of dollars in resolution to apply for the a full traffic study won’t be “We recognize that during tion is the sidewalk that repairs from flooding in re- grant in September, and it conducted until 18 months construction … travel times accompanies the project. cent years. was the sidewalk, it’s be- after the project implementa- were higher than we had said The city hasn’t built the per- City Manager Mark Jinks cause that was the only item tion, per standard procedure. they were going to be, and as manent sidewalk yet and is said that the trail was not left that was eligible.” T&ES did have data com- staff I think we probably could waiting for state funding. eligible for the same funding Jinks said his FY2021 bud- paring travel times after the have done a better job.” Councilor Del Pepper, as the sidewalk. get proposal, to be released road diet implementation to Staff plans to deliver the echoing concern from some “[The Virginia Depart- next week, includes funding travel times before. During full 18-month traffic report community members, asked ment of Transportation] in- to repair the trail. the worst 15 minutes of peak with volumes, speeds, crashes whether council had prior- dicated that the repairs of an The portion of the presen- traffic in the morning, from and travel times in June 2021. itized funding the sidewalk existing trail were not eligi- tation where staff discussed 8:15 to 8:30 a.m., travel times [email protected]

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TRENDS FROM | 11 enue ponies are in and, as always, braids are still hot. Try mixing some small ones Accessories into your everyday look if big Don’t forget to accessorize braids aren’t your style. your spring looks with amaz- ing jewelry. Wellness There seems to be a major Wellness trends are still floral trend in jewelry com- onward and upward, as peo- ing this season – think rose ple strive to continue their engravings. Also keep an eye resolutions. out for delicate beaded styles, CBD will continue to help which are always making people relax and treat pain, their way into our jewelry and even the pet CBD market FILE PHOTO boxes, and pearls, which are looks to be taking off. Large-scale floral wallpapers are making a refined comeback on the home decor scene. still going strong. Look for wellness prod- Expect to see a lot of hair ucts aimed at healing both will have you wanting to re- Also expect to see acrylic shops, and make this spring accessories this spring. Big, mind and body through in- decorate ASAP. accents, as well as rattan and the most fabulous one yet. studded headbands are tak- tegrative health and those Large scale, bold-colored, wicker furniture. Think color ing a break to make room for that prioritize emotional floral wallpapers are making this spring. The writer is owner of silky, smooth accessories set wellness. a refined comeback, while The best part about 2020’s 529 Kids Consign, co- across loose updos. vintage accents make a splash spring trends? You can find owner of Mint Condition In addition, hair combs of Home decor – but just with one or two them right here in Alex- and president of the Old the ‘80s are back, Park Av- Spring home decor trends statement pieces. andria. Support your local Town Boutique District.

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Spring is just around the corner and yard and garage sales will be popping up left and right, but have you ever been to an estate sale? They are one of the best ways to pick up interesting items and furniture at prices that often can’t be beat. You might find the per- fect art for your walls, a new piece of Pyrex to add to your collection or an antique French telephone that you didn’t know you needed. For some, the thrill of the hunt is all that’s needed to spend a day at a sale. You never know what might catch your eye. FILE PHOTO If you’ve never been to Be sure to grab an item when you want it so that no one else takes it. If it’s a large piece of furniture, an estate sale before, here have someone put your name on it for you. are some tips for a successful adventure into the world of you’re going to want to hit If there is, just add your Go late treasure hunting. the sale early morning on name and wait for it to be If you’re not able to make the first day. called. Be prepared to wait it the first day, the next best Go early You can usually expect – sometimes up to an hour – time to shop is the last day. Estate sales generally a line of people outside, to get in, but it will be worth While you may think it’s been run for one to three days. and there’s often a sign-up it for all the treasures you WILLOW For the best selection, sheet to get into the house. might find. SEE ESTATE SALES | 14 WRIGHT

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Just in time Save for Valentine’s Day! up to 70%off Everything in the store is on sale! 3610 G King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 15 Out of the classroom Teachers for a day Education section Burgundy hosts panel in honor of Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, Burgundy COURTESY PHOTO Farm Country Day School in- Commonwealth Academy seniors teach middle school students as vited nine black profession- part of project-based learning. als, both men and women, from all backgrounds and Commonwealth Acade- with current issues and trends areas of expertise, to speak my's January term offers high in education. with the entire student body school students three daily The seniors paired up to on Feb. 5. concentrated blocks of enrich- plan and teach a lab exploring The panelists spoke about ment through project-based gravity and motion, a lesson their career trajectories, the learning. Seniors in the hon- about Revolutionary War spies challenges they faced, the ors English and government and coded messages, an ex- mentors who guided them J-term block designed and ercise for students to take on and answered questions COURTESY PHOTO taught science, English, his- the role of legislators to design from the students. Burgundy’s Black History Month panelists. tory and civics lessons to CA and pass a bill and a lesson on middle school students. famous artists and their vary- In preparation, seniors ing styles. learned basic classroom man- Middle school students Superintendent serves as a agement strategies and ap- and their teachers-for-a- proaches to lesson planning. day report that the experi- They also discussed their own ence was fun, engaging and substitute teacher for a day educational experiences along "not so easy." Alexandria City Public he soon felt right at home. Schools Superintendent “It really is like riding a Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D., bike,” Hutchings said. “My Metropolitan School of the taught a class of students teacher hat came right back at Lyles Crouch Academy on. All those skills came Arts’ student wins scholarship last month. flooding back to me quickly Emma Meeks of Alexan- Dressed down in a hoodie and I got right back into the dria, a 12th grader at Metro- and T-shirt, he looked ready classroom mode.” politan School of the Arts, to handle whatever this class COURTESY PHOTO Hutchings’ return to the won the $1,000 Fairfax Arts of lively fourth graders could Hutchings subs for a fourth classroom was part of a wid- Council Scholarship, award- throw at him. grade class. er plan for all senior ACPS ed by the Virginia Dance Co- While Hutchings admit- leadership to go back to alition. Senior high school ted to feeling a little appre- himself to students at Lyles- school once a year and sub students planning to attend hensive when he introduced Crouch Traditional Academy, for the day. performing arts universities are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Meeks has been at Met- ACDS first graders create businesses ropolitan School of the Arts At the end of January, dent created a business card since she was five years old Alexandria Country Day and a commercial. The busi- and has attended the Met- PHOTO/LAURA MANN School first graders held nesses were as unique as the ropolitan School of the Arts Emma Meeks of Metropolitan a market where they sold students, selling everything Academy since ninth grade. School of the Arts. goods and services to parent from pictures of planets to Meeks is applying to perform- visitors as part of their eco- jewelry to first aid supplies. ing arts colleges, including member of the Metropoli- nomics unit. At the market, parents Butler University in Indiana, tan School of the Arts Youth COURTESY PHOTO Each student designed visited each business and ACDS student Logan sells The Juilliard School in New Ballet and will be dancing in their own business, deter- made purchases. The stu- planet pictures at the first York, Point Park University in the role of Lilac Fairy in the mining what they would dents are donating their grader market. Pittsburgh and Purchase Col- school’s upcoming perfor- sell, creating their inventory profits to the school's up- lege in New York, to continue mance of “Sleeping Beauty” and setting prices. To mar- coming service project package 20,000 meals for her dance training. at the George Washington Na- ket their business, each stu- where the entire school will Rise Against Hunger. Meeks is also a full-time tional Memorial in April. 16 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Out of the classroom Browne Academy sixth Education section graders hold Roman Forum Browne Academy’s sixth grade historians recently held their annual Roman Fo- SSSAS competes in model judiciary rum to showcase their proj- Both teams from St. Ste- ects on different aspects of phen's and St. Agnes Upper ancient Rome. School pleaded their cases Visitors enjoyed watch- with determination at the ing gladiator newscasts and local model judiciary com- plays about the gods, read- petition, held Jan. 25 at the ing children's books, view- Fairfax County Courthouse. ing busts of emperors and The program provides an much more. opportunity for high school It was a joy to witness the students to participate sixth graders’ confidence COURTESY PHOTO in the trial and appellate and pride as they explained Browne Academy sixth graders phases of legal proceedings. their projects. at their Roman Forum. Students are given a script- COURTESY PHOTO ed outline of a criminal or SSSAS students at the model judiciary competition. civil jury trial and assigned Immanuel Lutheran School a volunteer attorney who dia ’20, along with witnesses Steve Ebner, an Upper assists them in preparing to Sam Tampubolon ’22, Char- School history teacher and conduct the trials as attor- lotte Carr ’21 and Lauren attorney, and Alec Robin- celebrates 150 years neys. Judges from the Fair- Irish ’23, did an impressive son, an Upper School Lat- fax County courts preside job earning an acquittal in in and history teacher and over the trials, and students their case. The prosecution attorney, worked with the from the various participat- team of Alice Hurley ’20 and student teams several times ing high schools also serve Claire Furgeson ’20, along a week for about a month to as witnesses, court clerks with witnesses Cristian Jean prepare for the mock trials. and jurors. Laurent ’21, Amber Dunton This is the fourth consecu- The Saints defense team ’23, Lily Bertles ’22 and An- tive year, and 11th overall, of Jessica Lopez ’20, Nicole tonio Traettino ’23, did an that SSSAS has participated Moran ’21 and Wendy Buen- excellent job as well. in the model judiciary. COURTESY PHOTO Students perform a song from “Newsies” at a talent show.

Catch up, Get ahead This year marks the 150th a busy week of activities. anniversary of the found- Throughout the week, or try something New! ing of Immanuel Lutheran all students competed in a Church and School. Orig- penny wars contest to raise At Fusion Academy we customize inally established in Old funds in support of four learning so students can still enjoy Town in 1870, Immanuel will different missions. Other the summer while achieving academic be spending the year holding highlights of the week in- a number of special events to cluded “Drop Everything success. commemorate the school's and Read Day,” teacher swap history and place in the Al- day, literary character dress- • Customized Summer Scheduling exandria community. up day, biblical character • Personlized One-to-One Teaching Beginning the celebratory dress-up day, the Upper • Classes for Credit year, students, teachers and School peeps diorama and • Test Prep families participated in Na- engineering competitions, a tional Lutheran Schools Week Lower School door decorat- from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 along- ing contest and more. side more than 2,000 schools The week ended with the across the U.S. The school annual student-organized community began the week- talent show held at First Bap- summer long celebration with its an- tist Church in Alexandria. at fusion FusionAlexandria.com nual chili cook-off. Gathering The show incuded musical Alexandria 703.535.3130 for a fun afternoon of fellow- theater performances from ship and food, which includ- the hit musical "Newsies," ed more than 25 chili entries, featuring 26 students from 20% off classes for credit the community was ready for grades four through eight. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 17 Times Living RECIPES, TRENDS and TIPS

Impress with chocolate facts Chocolate ganache recipe this Valentine’s Day BY ASHLEY HUBBARD vastly different flavors. During this activity, im- It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, press your partner with some which means an abundance of fun chocolate facts: love and potentially awkward • Chocolate has more interactions are in the air. than 600 flavor compounds, No need to worry, though. while red wine has 200. ASHLEY Equipped with some trivia tid- • It takes 400 cocoa HUBBARD bits about the most romantic beans to make one pound of food in human history, you can chocolate. tal relationship with moisture. keep the conversation flowing • Theobroma Cacao, the Remember how melted choco- all night long. Of course, I’m scientific name for the cocoa late is a dry ingredient because COURTESY PHOTO talking about chocolate. tree, means food of the gods. it is just cocoa butter, cocoa As a little activity for you • Technically, melted solids and sugar? This means Ingredients and your date on Valentine’s chocolate is considered a dry that when small amounts of Directions Day, hold a chocolate tasting. ingredient despite its liquid moisture get into melted choc- 1/3 cup sugar •In a saucepan over medi- Get an assortment of single state because all moisture is olate, the whole thing will um-low heat, combine sugar, origin chocolates from dif- removed from the cocoa beans seize or transform into a stiff, 1 cup heavy cream heavy cream, corn syrup, vanilla ferent regions and producers. during the refining process. grainy mess. and salt. Much like wine, coffee and • Chocolate is a difficult Once you’ve impressed ½ teaspoon corn syrup olive oils, the flavor profile of ingredient to work with. your date with your chocolate •In a large bowl, melt the choc- chocolate depends largely on Your date will certain- knowledge, it’s time to transi- 1 teaspoon vanilla olate in the microwave using 30 the conditions under which ly ask, “Why is chocolate so tion to the second activity of extract second increments. the cocoa was grown, as well difficult to work with?” the evening, and dazzle your as the fermentation and pro- One reason is that cocoa date with your own choco- 1 pinch of sea salt •In three batches, slowly pour cessing methods. Though co- butter, which gives choco- late-making prowess. the hot cream mixture into the 1 ¼ cup couverture coa percentages will impact late its physical structure, is To the right is a simple rec- melted chocolate while stirring the taste of chocolate in the polymorphic and can form six ipe for a chocolate ganache. dark chocolate, prefera- continuously. Wait until the same way that alcohol per- different crystal structures This recipe does not require bly from Madagascar cream mixture is completely in- centages will impact the taste with different physical traits any tempering, because why corporated before adding more. of wine, it is just as important such as melting point, gloss add unnecessary pressure? to consider the region and ter- and hardness. Type V crystals Instead, you can create a •Stir until smooth and shiny. roir of the cocoa plant and pro- are the only ones you want to luxurious chocolate sauce to cessing method of the maker form in order to achieve super drizzle over ice cream, serve •Cool slightly before using. when deciding on a chocolate. shiny chocolate that will melt with strawberries or eat by As you taste, take note of in your mouth, but not in your the spoonful like soup. I trust the subtleties. You may find hand. Controlled temperature you to read your audience on that chocolate from Madagas- manipulation called temper- this one. ARTS HOMES car generally has strong red ing allows chocolatiers to de- fruit notes, whereas chocolate stroy all the bad crystals and The writer is co-owner of Theater Gardening from Ghana is nuttier. In fact, force the chocolate to crystal- Fleurir Chocolates, located Synetic Theater transforms Imperfect gardens can be you may find that chocolates lize in form V exclusively. at 110 S. Payne St. For more "Phantom of the Opera" into easy to manage and yield with the exact same percent- Another touchy subject for information, visit www. "Phantom of the Ballet." | exciting results. | age of cocoa solids often have chocolate is its temperamen- fleurirchocolates.com. Page 18 Page 20 18 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES ARTS A balletic rendition of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ BY JORDAN WRIGHT IF YOU GO In an extraordinary ad- Run dates: Through Feb. 29 aptation of “Phantom of the Where: Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington Opera,” Director Paata Tsi- For tickets and information: kurishvili re-envisions the call 866-811-4111 or visit Phantom’s world – not as an www.synetictheater.org opera, but as a ballet. It is a tremendous stroke is from ocular windows high of genius. This show is the above the city. Another brings most ballet-centric pro- us into the grand opera house, duction Synetic has ever all crackling flames and crum- mounted, starring two of bling Grecian columns. the company’s most bril- Most visceral of all is liant dancers. Irina Tsikur- Raoul’s descending race into ishvili, Synetic founding the Phantom’s haunted lair. member and the company’s To save Christine from certain choreographer, plays the death, he travels through cav- Phantom in a pulse-quick- erns that are a virtual char- ening, gender-reversed tour nel house of the Phantom’s de force performance. One victims. Coupled with the of the company’s newest extraordinary classical music members, Maryam Najafza- and eerie sound effects from da, a sylph-like ballet danc- PHOTO/ JOHNNY SHRYOCK Composer Konstantine Lort- Maryam Najafzada as Christine and Irina Tsikurishvili as Phantom in Synetic Theater's "Phantom of er from Azerbaijan – all kipanidze and lavish costumes the Opera." arms, legs, wide eyes and by Erik Teague, this “Phantom pouty lips – plays Christine. of the Opera” is spellbinding. The incandescent Najafza- Hollow” and, unsurprising- ing, we first meet the Phan- view into backstage antics – Starring Irina Tsikurish- da made her debut in Octo- ly, she has since been a fea- tom’s younger self as the both the bitter jealousies and vili as Phantom, Maryam ber 2018 as a horse spirit in tured dancer with Synetic. dancer she once was. Disfig- playful camaraderie. Najafzada as Christine, Jacob Synetic’s “Legend of Sleepy In this fantastic reimagin- ured by the fire that destroyed In a particular scene, the Thompson as Raoul, Rachael the Opera House, she makes secondary dancers review Small as Carlotta, Lottie Gui- her home in an aqueous grot- their movements backstage di as the Young Phantom to far below stage. Characters in a kind of hand pantomime, and Delbis Cardona as Mon- portrayed in the original sto- coding the steps they will charmin. Ensemble members ry as rival opera singers here take onstage. It’s an insid- are Janine Baumgardner, Eli- are claws-out ballerinas keen er’s glimpse into an off-stage za Smith, Thomas Beheler, POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL to have the role of prima bal- routine that dancers often Julia Ruth Holland, Joshua APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! lerina given to Christine’s ri- do, and one that I have never Cole Lucas and Scean Aaron. val, Carlotta. seen revealed. Directed by Paata Tsikur- about the position… When the Phantom dashes But lest you think it’s ishvili with Associate Director Do you love working with your hands? Are you Carlotta’s future by dropping all toe dancing and liq- Katherine DuBois Maguire, interested in construction and in becoming an a chandelier on her mid-per- uid-limbed dancers in tu- choreography by Irina Tsikur- electrician? Then the electrical apprentice position formance, the vicious act en- tus, a fair part of this silent ishvili, fight choreography by could be perfect for you! Electrical apprentices are able sures Christine will become production is the fierce fight Vato Tsikurishvili, costume to earn a paycheck and full benefits while learning the the company’s prima balleri- scenes between the Phan- design by Erik Teague, com- trade through firsthand experience. na. Slowly, Christine falls in tom, her cave-dwelling crea- posed by Konstantine Lort- what we’re looking for… love with the Phantom. Re- tures of the night, Raoul, kipanidze, scenic design by Motivated D.C. residents who want to learn the jecting her suitor Raoul, she a host of devils and Mon- Daniel Pinha, lighting design electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED deepens her bond with the charmin, the temperamental by Brian S. Allard, projections as well as reliable transportation. Phantom, who becomes her ballet master. design by Patrick Lord and dance instructor, and their Stunning full-stage video adaption by Nate Weinberger. a little bit about us… burgeoning infatuation pres- projections deposit you smack Power Design is one of the top electrical contractors in ents us with the most sensu- dab into the center of Paris’s Jordan Wright writes about the U.S., committed to our values, to training and to giving ally romantic pas de deux in Opera Garnier and its un- food, spirits, travel, theatre back to the communities in which we live and work. the production. derworld. 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Time: 6 p.m. to midnight by the parade marching band units SPORTS ROUNDUP Start with Target Gallery’s reception Location: The Art League Gallery, and other musical units in honor of The Alexandria Times sports roundup includes records for My Queer Valentine, a playful but 105 N. Union St. the General and Lady Washington at and game results for the prior week in two sports per sea- poignant show exploring non-heter- Information: www.theartleague.org Market Square. onormative relationships. Stay to enjoy Time: 11 a.m. to noon son for four high schools in Alexandria: Bishop Ireton, an evening of interactive performance APOTHECARY GEEK TOUR: AN Location: 301 King St. Episcopal, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes and T.C. Williams. art, a photo op at a kissing booth, DIY OUTLANDISH TOUR Learn about Information: wwwwashingtonbirth- Records will be presented alphabetically, while results will art-making activities, a raffle to sup- the role of 18th century female heal- day.com port local LGBTQ+ organizations and ers on this tour that focuses on the be listed by date. dance party in the last hour. herbal medicines featured in Diana FEBRUARY 20 Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Gabaldon’s celebrated “Outlander” Location: 105 N. Union St. series of novels. Find everything from GEORGE WASHINGTON: COM- Information: www.torpedofactory.org cascara to dauco seeds. Recom- MANDER-IN-CHIEF LECTURE BOYS’ BASKETBALL mended for ages 18 and up. Professor Peter Henriques will exam- FEBRUARY 15 & 16 Time: 11 a.m. to noon ine how George Washington, despite Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothe- his limited experience and numerous School Record ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY OR- cary Museum, 105 S. Fairfax St. mistakes, was somehow able to over- CHESTRA STRING SERENADE Information: www.alexandriava. come obstacles to win independence Bishop Ireton 14-15 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Feb- gov/shop/events for the new country that he commit- ruary’s program offers an intimate ted himself to without reserve. Episcopal 15-5 performance, conjuring a serenade at GEORGE WASHINGTON’S Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. sunset. Mozart’s “Serenata Notturna” ALEXANDRIA TOUR Explore his- Location: Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. SSSAS 22-3 evokes boisterous Austrian party music toric Old Town as George Washing- Royal St. while classical guitarist Berta Rojas ton knew it. This 90-minute guided Information: www.alexandriava. T.C. Williams 16-4 calls forth Latin warmth with Castelnuo- walking tour will explore sites asso- gov/GadsbysTavern vo-Tedesco’s concerto. Maestro Ross ciated with Washington and his clos- premieres his arrangement of Florence est colleagues, including John Fitz- Scores this week: Price’s String Quartet, expanded for FEBRUARY 21 gerald’s warehouse, Captain’s Row, Feb. 6 Paul the Great orchestra. An ardent admirer of his Vi- Gentry Row, the Apothecary shop, BLESSED SACRAMENT CHOIR ennese predecessor, Schubert with his Ramsay House, Market Square, the AND ORCHESTRA PERFOR- T.C. Williams W 78-74 @ Feb. 9 Fifth Symphony mirrors the elegance of Carlyle House, Wise’s Tavern, Duvall MANCE Blessed Sacrament Festival Dunbar Mozart’s serenade. Tavern, Gadsby’s Tavern and Wash- Choir and Orchestra will perform two B.I. L 88-74 vs. Time: Feb. 15 at 8 p.m., Feb. 16 at 3 ington’s townhouse. rarely performed classical works: Feb. 7 DeMatha Catholic p.m. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Beethoven's stirring “Mass in C” and Location: 4915 E. Campus Drive Location: 101 N. Union St. Mozart's inspiring cantata, “Davide B.I. W 84-67 vs. St. Feb. 11 Information: www.alexsym.org Penitente.” Soloists are members of Mary’s Ryken Information: [email protected] B.I. W 75-71 @ Bishop the Washington National Opera and Episcopal W 88-70 @ FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 17 San Francisco Opera. There will be a O’Connell reception at intermission. Georgetown Prep QUEENS DON’T SETTLE: GA- Episcopal W 60-54 vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTH- Time: 7:30 p.m. SSSAS W 65-51 vs. St. LENTINE’S DAY Feeling lonely? DAY PARADE The nation’s largest Location: 1427 W. Braddock Road Landon (IAC Tournament Single? A mom that needs a break? An George Washington Birthday Parade Information: 703-998-6100 Albans introvert? Want to make new friends? Playoff) marches a one-mile route through Feb. 8 No date for Valentine's Day? Well look the streets of Old Town. The parade FEBRUARY 22 T.C. Williams W 77-68 @ no further. Galentine's Day is a cele- grand marshal is RADM Robert B.I. W 83-81 vs. St. John Annandale bration of female friendship. Come out Shumaker who had a distinguished ALEXANDRIA’S ROARING 2020 and be surrounded by love with fellow career in the United States Navy. This BIG BAND WINTER BASH Hear queens. Connect with other women year’s parade is dedicated to Kath- hits by the biggest stars of the last and get practical tips on how to stop leen Kelly, a volunteer for Historic 100 years in Alexandria’s free Roaring GIRLS' BASKETBALL settling in life and relationships at this Alexandria for more than 30 years. 2020 Big Band Winter Bash. Enjoy free event. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock,” Cree- Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Old Town dence Clearwater Revival’s “Proud School Record Location: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Information: www.WashingtonBirth- Mary,” Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean Library, 4701 Seminary Road day.com a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” The Bishop Ireton 12-15 Information: www.queensdontsettle. Wiggles' “Hoop-Dee-Doo,” plus songs com JOHN GADSBY CHAPMAN: from The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Episcopal 12-8 PAINTING VIRGINIA’S HISTORI- Glenn Miller, Andy Williams and The 12TH ANNUAL ALEXANDRIANS CAL LEGACY IN THE 1830S After Osborne Brothers. The Alexandria Cit- SSSAS 13-7 HAVE A HEART DRIVE Attend studying painting in Italy, a young John izens Swing Band, a unit of the all-vol- the 12th annual Alexandrians Have Gadsby Chapman returned to his native unteer Alexandria Citizens Band, now T.C. Williams 11-9 A Heart drive, a Valentine's weekend Virginia in 1831 with hopes to take the in its 108th year, will perform. clothing and canned food drive. The American art scene by storm. Although Time: 4 p.m. event benefits Christ House, Carpen- critics panned his work and today’s art Location: Del Ray Methodist Scores this week: ter's Shelter and ALIVE Food Bank. historians usually dismiss Chapman, Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave. Coffee and donuts will be provided. his images of Virginia played a crucial Information: www.delrayumc.org Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5 Feb. 7 SSSAS L 67-31 role in establishing an iconography @ St. Andrew’s Location: 225 S. Henry St. of the Republic and the memory of “A COMPLICATED HOSPITAL- B.I. W 83-45 @ B.I. W 60-52 @ Information: 703-861-1864 Episcopal George Washington. Through a reeval- ITY”: ENSLAVED LABOR AT Academy of the St. Mary’s Ryken uation of Chapman’s training, oeuvre GADSBY’S TAVERN TOUR On this Feb. 11 FEBRUARY 16 and network, Lydia Brandt and Adam tour – through the stories, experiences Holy Cross T.C. Williams L Erby will reveal the artist’s enterprising and archival traces of those enslaved B.I. L 65-50 vs. THE ART LEAGUE PATRON’S combination of history and landscape by John Gadsby – consider how the Feb. 6 81-40 vs. New Bishop O’Connell SHOW Tickets for The Art League’s painting and will examine the creative nuances of urban slavery expand an Hope Academy 52nd Patrons’ Show Fundraiser are ways Chapman work resulted in new understanding of slavery and of Alex- Episcopal L 62- Episcopal W 50- now on sale. Part fundraiser, part block images and memories of early Virginia, andria. 55 @ Bullis Feb. 8 party and lots of fun, this much-antici- Washington, Mount Vernon and the Time: 10 to 11 a.m. 44 @ Flint Hill pated annual event features more than Revolutionary generation. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, SSSAS W 60- Episcopal W 76- 600 original works of fine art, valued at Time: 8 p.m. 134 N. Royal St. T.C. Williams $225 and up, that are donated by Art Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. 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Planning to spruce up your home’s interior? Call us now for a FREE estimate, and take advantage of our 10% WINTER DISCOUNT if the work is performed in February or March 2020! Winter Painting Discount! 703-684-7702 22 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Opinion Doubling down on our editorial “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” Data is a necessary yet easily manip- makes up only about one-fifth of zip ulated element of decision making. One code 22314. The district runs from the - Thomas Jefferson need look no further than the discus- Potomac River to Alfred Street, east to sion around the demographics of Old west, and from the Beltway to Queen Town to see this in action. Street running south to north. In our Jan. 30 editorial, “Double Further, demographic data on postal down on our strengths,” we cited a carrier routes that the Times obtained recent study produced for Visit Al- from Maponics, based on 2010 census exandria that revealed a truth: Visi- data, reveals that there were 13 carrier tors come to Alexandria for our his- routes of which all or part fell within tory. This study also noted that the the Old and Historic District’s bound- average age of the visitors surveyed aries, and the average age of those car- was 53. rier routes ranged from 42.4 years old to Because Old Town residents are old- 53 years old. They collectively averaged er than those in other parts of the city, 49.93 years old. such as Del Ray, we urged city leaders In other words, not a single carrier to recommit to ensuring that all change route within historic Old Town in 2010 in the Old and Historic District is made had an average age as low as the average through the prism of protecting its his- age for zip code 22314 as a whole. Clear- Your Views tory – for visitors and residents alike. ly, the comprehensive demographics of Last week we ran a response to that zip code 22314 don’t capture the actual editorial by Alexandria Planning Com- demographic of Alexandria’s Old and mission Chair Nathan Macek, “Old Historic District, even though Macek re- Try biking around Town is for everyone.” In his letter, ferred to 22314 and Old Town as if their Macek points out that the average age demographics were synonymous. of residents in zip code 22314, which in- And so, we reiterate our main point Alexandria, you’ll like it cludes Old Town, is not that old – 39.4. from our Jan. 30 editorial: Old Town is That’s a mere two years older than the a place in which many older residents I think the purpose of the changes being average age of residents in zip code live and to which many older visitors made are not to accommodate those of us 22301, which encompasses Del Ray. travel for its history. On its face this data is persuasive. It is misguided to enact policies already using bicycles as a way of getting However, it’s a comparison of apples to that prioritize drawing a younger around, but to encourage others to do the same.” oranges. demographic to the Old and Histor- – Mike Schauer Zip code 22301 contains most of Del ic District. First, the data indicates Ray and much of Rosemont, which has such policies aren’t working. Second, a similar demographic. Del Ray is rep- diminishing Old Town’s historic fo- To the editor: other roads in the D.C. area. resentative of the entire zip code 22301. cus jeopardizes Alexandria’s tourism As a regular bicycle rider, and I encourage those critical of the That’s not true for Old Town and golden goose. When you try to be all sometimes automobile driver, liv- changes, and other changes in Al- 22314. The Old and Historic District things, you risk being nothing. ing in Old Town, I am dismayed to exandria to make it more bicycle read about the opposition by some friendly, to get on a bike and see to the changes made to Seminary what a pleasant and convenient A fund for FOIAs Road. I find that whether on my bi- experience it can be to bike around Requests under the Freedom of In- While that sounds good, the snag is cycle or driving my car, the changes Alexandria and the D.C. area. formation Act can be expensive, and money. For instance, just last week we made to Seminary Road – and King I think the purpose of the chang- they're not free for media companies – submitted two additional FOIAs to the Street – allow for a very pleasant es being made are not to accommo- contrary to popular belief – when FOIAs city pertaining to Seminary Road that experience. date those of us already using bicy- are made to local or state governments. cost $407. For a small newspaper, that’s I feel safe on my bicycle. And, cles as a way of getting around, but Only FOIAs to the federal government a lot of money. being able to relax in my car while to encourage others to do the same. are free for media companies. So we have established a FOIA Fund driving at the speed limit, I can take I believe that if streets and roads are Our recent experience in relying on GoFundMe that will enable people in the surroundings without hav- made safer for bicycles, they will be on city residents to provide the Times to contribute to the Times’ investiga- ing to worry about cars darting by safer for everyone. with FOIAed documents pertaining to tive efforts. Donors won’t be able to or passing at speeds over the speed -Mike Schauer, Seminary Road, for which they paid direct our FOIA requests, and contri- limit like the experience on so many Alexandria more than $500, has led us to believe butions won’t be tax deductible. But our FOIAs need to be independent. We contributors will be helping us help the The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the need to be the entity that decides the community. writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the parameters for and submits the FOIAs If you’re interested in learning endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. that we use for our stories. more, please go to: gf.me/u/xhdbgw WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 23

My View | Mark Jinks Filling in the Blanks Key facts about Seminary Road with Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D. Recent discussions and col- selected by city council in Sep- umns about improvements to tember 2019, it was time to begin safety and mobility on Seminary the detailed design of the new Road have lost sight of a key fact: roadway. AFD was extensively in- Celebrating 100 years of Parker-Gray The road was designed in consul- volved in determining sufficient The Snowden School and the Hal- University thanks to the support of tation with the Alexandria Fire lane widths, appropriate types lowell School for Girls, the first public Edward Lloyd Patterson, the mu- Department and hospital and ful- and sizes of medians for each in- schools for black children in the City sic teacher and assistant principal ly meets their needs with no im- tersection and turning radii for of Alexandria, opened 100 years ago, of Parker-Gray High School who re- pact on patient care and limited large emergency vehicles. Sem- on Sept. 6, 1920. They were later con- fused to give up on any student. impact on commuter travel times. inary Road, as built today, fully solidated into the Parker-Gray School. It is our duty to carry on their leg- Under the Complete Streets meets AFD’s needs. Located on the site of the current acy. It is our duty to refuse to give up policy, transportation planners are Staff from the Department of Charles Houston Recreation Center on any student and continue the lega- required to consider road design Transportation and Environmen- on Wythe Street, Parker-Gray was for cy of fighting for an equitable educa- features that improve safety – both tal Services briefed Inova Health children in grades one through eight. tion for all. by enabling emergency vehicle ac- System staff on the Seminary Road It had nine teachers and the barest In order to make equity a pillar in cess and reducing collisions for all project in May 2019. By summer necessities. Students our community, we must re- users – and increase mo- 2019, Inova informed the did not have the same member our history and be bility options for a vari- city that, because the schoolbooks as their willing to acknowledge the ety of road users such as hospital does not operate counterparts in all good, bad and ugly. We need to motorists, cyclists and any emergency medical white schools. In fact, acknowledge that some of the pedestrians. vehicles, it would defer they were lucky to have first African slaves in Virgin- Public safety agencies to AFD on road planning any schoolbooks, chalk ia landed right here in Alex- are key stakeholders and and would take no formal or chalk boards at all. andria. We need to recognize are always consulted on position on the project. Members of the com- that we had one of the larg- road design details that The city’s transporta- munity provided chairs est slave trades right here on may impact them. Al- MARK JINKS tion director accurately and basic equipment, DR. GREGORY Duke Street. And we need to though these agencies informed city council of and any African Ameri- HUTCHINGS, ED.D own our racist past that forced generally prefer more and wider this during the September 2019 can student who wanted African American children to travel lanes whenever possible, public hearing. to continue their education past eighth have to travel into D.C. and walk miles the Complete Streets philosophy Since implementation of the grade had to travel to Washington D.C. to get an education past eighth grade. recognizes that roads must serve a Seminary Road redesign began in and then walk 21 blocks to Dunbar or We also need to acknowledge that variety of purposes. October 2019, the Alexandria Po- Armstrong high schools. we had a superintendent named Thom- No road is designed solely for lice Department and AFD have re- This is more than the story of a as Chambliss (T.C.) Williams, who be- emergency vehicle use – or for any ported no problems traveling the building. It is the story of children lieved that our schools were better one type of use. Thus, the ques- road. Automated traffic data show who overcame adversity, racism, segregated and opposed school inte- tion for public safety stakeholders that commuter travel times, even bigotry and neglect; many went on gration during his 30-year tenure. is not whether to narrow roads, during much of rush hour, are gen- to become champions for equity and We also need to acknowledge the but whether a specific design con- erally the same as before. Some civil rights, bequeathing a legacy irony that the story for which our cept would still facilitate effective times of day have average travel that we are trying to live up to today. high school is known across the Unit- emergency response. time increases of up to one minute, Ferdinand T. Day went on to be- ed States is one of desegregation, and The Complete Streets Guide- and some times of day are actually come a civil rights icon, education that we celebrate our diversity with lines, adopted by city council in faster than before. Seminary Road pioneer and trailblazer, and his name students who hail from 120 different 2016, are only a starting point for is now safer and more useful, with is now emblazoned on one of our el- countries and speak 121 different lan- the road design process. No ma- limited impact on travel times and ementary schools. Day became the guages, all studying under one roof. jor road project is implemented no impact on emergency response. first African American elected chair Black History Month reminds us without specific input from AFD. For more information, visit alexan- of a public school board in Virginia, that the fight for equity is far from Transportation staff first met driava.gov/CompleteStreets. just 10 years after the Brown versus over. Neither our Advanced Place- with fire staff in August 2018 to One of city government’s core Board of Education decision. ment classes nor the Chance for discuss an overview of the Sem- values is continuous improve- Day was one of those Parker-Gray Change Academy reflect the demo- inary Road project. Discussions ment. We are making improve- students who had to walk miles graphics of our school division. We, then resumed in June 2019, con- ments to the road design process through D.C. every day to attend unfortunately, accept that modern tinued into the summer and fo- to reassure the community that high school. It was through the Se- day segregation still exists and our cused on key public safety issues. public safety stakeholders pro- cret Seven, a group Day was part of work is not done. As in any organization, debate and vide meaningful and timely input that led the fight for civil rights, that “When we know our history, we differences in viewpoints occurred throughout the project lifecycle, Alexandria slowly began to change. know our greatness,” a Parker-Gray prior to reaching consensus. This from the concept stage to engi- This week I talked with Robert alumni told me. Dr. Martin Luther is a healthy dynamic that leads to neering drawings. Dawkins, a trailblazer who start- King Jr. also said, “If we don’t know our better outcomes. ed Alexandria’s African American history, then we are bound to repeat it. Once a final design concept The writer is Alexandria’s Hall of Fame. His brother, Dr. Ar- was ultimately proposed to and city manager. thur Dawkins, taught jazz at Howard SEE HUTCHINGS | 24 24 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 OUT OF THE ATTIC ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor Alexandria celebrates George Washington [email protected] Mayor Justin Wilson is- speaker from the earlier sym- Missy Schrott sued a proclamation on posium gives a second speech. Editor Tuesday naming February Every Sunday this month [email protected] the “George Washington there will be a free tour of Margaret Stevens Birthday Celebration Month” Washington-related loca- Sales Director – and for good reason. It’s tions starting at 2 p.m. be- [email protected] almost impossible to live in hind the Torpedo Factory. Patrice V. Culligan Alexandria without hearing The peak of the city’s cel- Publisher Emerita of one of the many events ebration is the annual Wash- [email protected] that the George Washington ington Birthday Parade, where Birthday Celebration Com- thousands come to enjoy the EDITORIAL mittee sponsors or promotes. country’s largest parade cel- Cody Mello-Klein Since the late 18th century, ebrating our greatest patriot. Reporter & Photographer Alexandrians have been cele- In addition to the two-hour [email protected] brating their fellow citizen and parade, many museums and

Luke Anderson First President George Wash- historic sites throughout Old Intern ington with feasts, balls and Town are open and offer free [email protected] parades. This tradition con- admission for the day. ADVERTISING tinues, as many organizations These are only some of the and locations related to Wash- PHOTO/GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE. events, so please check the Margaret Stevens Reenactors in the George Washington Birthday Parade. [email protected] ington are still around. Today, city’s calendar or visit Wash- residents can celebrate the ingtonbirthday.com for all the Deb Riley birth of this revolutionary-era banquet. Don’t know 18th This year’s symposium, events. From restaurant hop- [email protected] hero in a variety of ways. century dances? Gadsby’s “George Washington’s Con- ping – tasting cherry meals Marty DeVine Gadsby’s Tavern hosts its hires professional instructors struction of the United States and drinks at various estab- [email protected] famous Birthnight Banquet and offers classes leading up Capitol,” is free to attend, and lishments – to sitting across Patrice V. Culligan & Ball – a re-creation of a cel- to the event. the Memorial has ample park- from “General Washington” [email protected] ebration which Washington The George Washington ing. The event is on Feb. 22 telling stories to children, the Masonic National Memorial and starts at 1 p.m. Immedi- Tina Franco attended in 1799 – on Feb. 15. City of Alexandria has plenty Office Administrator Many guests and re-enactors holds an annual symposium ately afterward, masons from for all to enjoy. [email protected] take this event seriously and where speakers travel from around the country enjoy the dress up in late 18th and early around the country to dis- George Washington Birth- Out of the Attic is GRAPHIC DESIGN 19th century attire and dance cuss various topics related to day Gala, a white tie option- provided by the Office of Lyvian Sieg the night away after a fine George Washington. al event, where the keynote Historic Alexandria. [email protected]

CONTRIBUTORS HUTCHINGS FROM | 23 let us embrace our African And let us take a stand, col- path that we all, as citizens Mara Benner American history and vow to laborate and, most of all, sup- of Alexandria, have a duty to Alexa Epitropoulos Our lives begin to end the day do better. Let us promise to port each other in this work. continue and see fulfilled. Kim Gilliam we become silent about things unapologetically tear down This month, I pay tribute Elizabeth Holm that matter.” barriers that prevent all of to all the alumni and teach- The writer is super- As we approach the 100th our young people from being ers of the Parker-Gray School intendent of Alexandria Sarah Liu anniversary of Parker-Gray, the best they can possibly be. who went before us to lay a City Public Schools. Louise Krafft Jim McElhatton Dr. Vivek Sinha Jordan Wright Weekly Poll

ALEXTIMES LLC Last Week This Week Take the poll at alextimes.com Denise Dunbar Managing Partner The Seminary Road lane narrowing decision is going to be Are you happy with the concept design that was discussed at the Feb. 11 city council legislative meeting. Do chosen for the MacArthur Elementary School The Ariail family Suzanne Brock you think council should: rebuild? William Dunbar 57% Leave the road exactly as is, with two driving lanes and one A) Yes, it looks great. turn lane with concrete barriers in places. B) I would have preferred a different design. HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. 41% Rescind the decision to narrow and restore Seminary Road to C) I wish affordable housing were part of the Alexandria, VA 22314 four lanes. design. 703-739-0001 (main) 2% Keep the road narrowed but remove the concrete barriers and D) I don't like it. 703-739-0120 (fax) www.alextimes.com speed bumps in the center lane. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 25

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JERRY MCCORKLE (67), formerly of Alexandria, Feb. 6, 2019

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Feudal nobleman 37. Oscar ___ hot dogs 84. Word on a wife's robe, perhaps 22. Snatched a falling soft drink? 72. Wanda Sykes or Amy Schumer 123. Not quite right 38. Japanese noodles 85. Stumble 39. One-named Somali-American (circle letter 11) 74. Genealogy diagram 124. She set sail in 1492 87. What surrounds Aurora? 75. Brewski model 24. Meadow rodents 88. Western toppers 76. Pale purple DOWN 40. Supposed monster's loch 26. Person with a burning desire? 90. Cav or Celt 79. Take in or let out 1. Pageant crown 41. Mlle., in Madrid 27. Melodies 91. Appear to be 81. Stonework 2. Elicit a smile from 42. What the dish ran away with 94. Flustered state 29. 2018 U.S. Open champ Naomi 83. United ___ Emirates 3. Acronym about bad data 43. Dye for festive body art 95. Aged, in a way 30. ___ Bo 84. Web developer's code 4. Hybrid dog breed whose hair is 44. Second president 97. IHOP competitor 31. City near Syracuse 86. Forest full of ferret relatives? usually curly 46. 1099-___ (IRS form) 33. Followed (letter 9) 5. Whiteboard accessory 49. Ricochet shot in billiards 98. "Movin' ___" ("The Jeffersons" 36. Strong-arm 89. Seattle ballplayer 6. Strategic 50. Get on a soapbox theme) 37. Unpretentious smiles? (letter 8) 91. Like the teapot of song 7. Actress Aduba 51. Not together 100. Onetime U.S. airline 42. Glass fragment 92. ___ & Young 8. Mississippi mouth 52. Pink, for a flamingo 101. "The Thinker" sculptor 45. For the birds? 93. Legume-based dental fittings? 9. Jacob's twin 56. ___ culpa 102. Good, in Guatemala 47. Pot for clams (letter 4) 10. Cause affront to 57. Twitch chat VIP 103. Humble reply 48. Settlement for bike riders? 96. Overhauls 11. Switzerland, in France 60. Palindromic title 104. Recedes (letter 3) 99. Have ambitions 12. ___-haw 61. Hooch maker 105. Muddy ground 51. A football field is slightly larger 100. Invention protection 13. 100% 63. "So I was wrong!" 106. Winter wear than one 101. Hitter's stat 14. Operates smoothly 64. Ryan or Tatum 107. 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AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing The NRA National Firearms Museum exhibit features an unusual to construct a new telecommuni- competition Winchester Model 52 rifle with a clear plastic target arm. cations tower facility located near 3014 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alex- 540-951-1344 | 540-951-2344 andria, Alexandria County, VA [email protected] | www.TheNationsGunShow.com | www.ShowmastersGunShows.com 22305. The new facility will consist of a 36’-4” wood pole telecommu- RESOLUTION TO SET PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISH CONTINUATION DATES FOR MEETINGS nications tower. Any interested party wishing to submit comments Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority • www.abc.virginia.gov • 2901 Hermitage Road • Richmond, VA 23220 • (800) 552-3200 WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15.2-2214, the Planning Commission has the RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART 2 (POSTING AND PUBLISHING) authority to set the date of its regular meetings and dates to which it may continue those meetings if regarding the potential effects the the chair (or vice chair) finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that it is PUBLISHING NOTICE hazardous for members to attend the meeting. proposed facility may have on Please publish the following item in the legal notice section of your newspaper. Please refer to the instructions provided on page 9. any historic property may do so

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION by sending comments to: Project OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA THAT: [Full name(s) of owner(s):] ______Mungkorn Thong Inc 6120000199 - MH EBI Consulting, 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, 1. The Planning Commission will meet on the following dates: 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, enter name. Only if a sole proprietor, enter first, middle and last name. • February 4, 2020 • March 3, 2020 York, PA 17403, or via telephone at Trading as: ______Sisters Thai • April 7, 2020 (trade name) • May 5, 2020 (785) 760-5938. ______503 Montgomery St • June 2, 2020 (exact street address where business will trade) • June 25, 2020 • September 1, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE ______Alexandria • October 6, 2020 (city/town) • November 5, 2020 AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing • December 1, 2020 ______Virginia ______22314 to construct a new 36’-4” wood (county) (state) (zip + 4) • January 5, 2021 • February 2, 2021 pole small cell telecommunications The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY • March 2, 2021 tower facility located at 32 E. Reed 2. If any meeting needs to be continued, it will be continued on the first Thursday that is not for a ______Wine and Beer on and off Premises______license Avenue, Alexandria, Arlington (type[s] of license[s] applied for) a legal holiday. If the first Thursday is a legal holiday, then the hearing will be continued to the first Tuesday, that is not a legal holiday. County, VA 22305. Any interested to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. ADOPTED: February 4, 2020 party wishing to submit comments ​ ​ ______regarding the potential effects the (name and title of owner/partner/officer authorizing advertisement) proposed facility may have on NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing NATHAN M. MACEK, CHAIR, any historic property may do so date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov PLANNING COMMISSION by sending comments to: Project or 800-552-3200. 6120000213 - JLD EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South,

York, PA 17403, or via telephone at

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. (203) 231-6643. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 13, 2020 | 27 Classifieds

LEGAL NOTICE LLC., represented by Nixon Jeffer- Low. ment of up to 4,791 square feet of 880 & 890 South Pickett Street and son, agent Applicant: West Glebe Rd LLC, impervious surface in a Resource 620 Burnside Place - New Street represented by Kenneth W. Wire, Protection Area (RPA) in connec- Names Special Use Permit #2019-00113 attorney tion with the future redevelopment Public Hearing and consideration Riparian Area Adjacent to 1A of a multifamily residential proper- of a request for a Street Name Case Prince Street – Tall Ship Provi- Development Special Use Permit ty; zoned: RA/Multifamily. to name two new streets; zoned: ALEXANDRIA PLANNING dence Pier #2019-00040 Applicant: UDR Newport Village CDD #26/Coordinated Develop- COMMISSION & CITY Public Hearing and consideration 1701 and 1705 North Beauregard LLC, represented by Ken Wire, ment District #26. COUNCIL MARCH 2020 of a request for a Special Use Street - Ferdinand T. Day School attorney Applicant: PS Southeast One, Inc., Permit for facilities used for the Gymnasium Addition represented by Mark M. Viani, The items described below will be docking and berthing of watercraft Public Hearing and consideration Subdivision #2019-00021 agent heard by the Planning Commission and privately owned public use of a request for a Special Use 3601 Potomac Avenue – North and the City Council on the dates buildings; zoned: WPR/Waterfront Permit and a Site Plan to construct Potomac Yard For reasonable disability ac- and times listed below. NOTICE: Park and Recreation. an elevated gymnasium between Public Hearing and consideration commodation, contact Graciela. Some of the items listed below may Applicant: Tall Ship Providence the existing public school building of a request for a Subdivision to [email protected] or be placed on a consent calendar. Foundation, represented by M. and parking structure (amending subdivide one existing lot into two 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. A consent item will be approved Catharine Puskar, attorney DSUP #2016-0039); zoned: CDD lots; zoned: CDD #19/Coordinated at the beginning of the meeting #4/Coordinated Development Development District #19 (North without discussion unless someone Special Use Permit #2019-00118 District #4 Potomac Yard Small Area Plan) asks that it be taken off the consent 105 North Union Street - Riverside Applicant: Alexandria City Public Applicants: CPYR Theater, LLC, calendar and considered separately. Taco Schools (ACPS) represented by M. Catharine Pus- ROBERT BEATSON II The Planning Commission reserves Public Hearing and consideration kar, attorney Attorney/Accountant the right to recess and continue of a request to amend SUP #2018- Master Plan Amendment #2019- Former IRS Attorney Admitted to DC, MD, VA & NY Bars the public hearing to a future date. 00111 to permit outdoor loud- 00008 Subdivision #2019-00022 speakers and live acoustic enter- 3601 Potomac Avenue and 3601 1300 North Royal Street - Subdi- All types of Federal, State, For further information, call the Local & Foreign Taxes Department of Planning & Zoning tainment; zoned: CD/Commercial Richmond Highway – North vision Individual/Business. at 703.746.4666 or visit www. downtown and WPR/Waterfront Potomac Yard Public Hearing and consideration Trusts - Estates - Wills. alexandriava.gov/dockets. Park and Recreation zones. Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Subdivision to Amended & Late Returns Applicant: ARP Waterfront, LLC, of a request for an amendment to subdivide one existing lot into Back Taxes - IRS Audits represented by M. Catharine Pus- the North Potomac Yard Small three lots; zoned: UT/Utilities and Civil Litigation. ALEXANDRIA PLANNING Business Law - Contracts kar, attorney Area Plan chapter of the Master transportation. COMMISSION 703-798-3590 OR 301-340-2951 TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 Plan to facilitate the Virginia Tech Applicant: Potomac Electric Power www.beatsonlaw.com 7:00 PM, CITY HALL Zoning Text Amendment #2020- Innovation Campus including an Company, represented by Duncan CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 00002 increase to heights; an amendment W. Blair, attorney 301 KING STREET Day Care Center Uses in the to square footages and locations of ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314 Mount Vernon Overlay Zone proposed uses; an amendment to Street Name Case #2019-00001 (A) Initiation of a Text Amend- the framework streets and location ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL ment; and (B) Public Hearing and of pedestrian connections; and an SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 consideration of a Text Amend- amendment to the North Potomac 9:30 AM, CITY HALL ment to the Zoning Ordinance Yard Urban Design Standards CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS to allow day care centers as a and Guidelines to add the North 301 KING STREET permitted use on the ground floor Potomac Yard Design Excellence ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314 of properties located within the addendum; zoned: CDD #19/Coor- Mount Vernon Overlay provided dinated Development District #19 Accepting Applications Election of Planning Commission that the use shall occupy no more (North Potomac Yard Small Area Officers for Chair and Vice Chair than 30 feet frontage, and provided Plan) Through March 20, 2020 further that additional frontage Applicants: City of Alexandria Informational Item: Update on space may be permitted with a (Design Guidelines only); CPYR The Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Initiatives to Support Production special use permit. Theater, LLC and CPYR Shopping Program was established by the Virginia General of Market and Affordable Housing Staff: City of Alexandria, Depart- Center LLC, represented by M. Staff: City of Alexandria, Depart- ment of Planning & Zoning Catharine Puskar, attorney Assembly in 2004 to provide educational ment of Planning & Zoning and opportunities for persons who were denied an Office of Housing Development Special Use Permit THE FOLLOWING CASE(S) #2019-00016 WILL BE HEARD BY THE education in Virginia due to the closing of the Encroachment #2019-00011 226 and 228 West Glebe Road - Le PLANNING COMMISSION public schools during Massive Resistance between Glebe ONLY AND BY CITY COUNCIL 430 South Pickett Street - En- 1954 and 1964. The program is open to new eligible croachment Public Hearing and consideration ONLY UPON APPEAL: Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Development Spe- applicants for the 2020–2021 school year. For cial Use Permit with modifications Newport Village Resource Protec- of a request for an Encroachment applications and information on eligibility, visit: into the public right-of-way on to construct a mixed-use building tion Area (RPA) Exception Request with four (4) residential units, 4898 West Braddock Road South Pickett Street for a seat wall brownscholarship.virginia.gov and trench drain; zoned: CDD ground floor retail, and associated Public Hearing and consideration #17a/Coordinated Development site improvements, including a of a request for an exception, pur- or contact Lily Jones, Division of District #17a. Special Use Permit for an increase suant to Zoning Ordinance Section Applicant: NGI-MDG Alexandria, in height; zoned: CL/Commercial 13-119, to allow a new encroach- Legislative Services, at (804) 698-1888. 28 |FEBRUARY 13, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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