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Photos by Sarah Sklar/Gazette Packet Living Legends founder and pho- tographer Nina Tisara speaks to the audience.

Councilman John Taylor Chapman reads Mayor Justin Wilson’s proc- Eleven African American Living Legends of Alexandria pose for a photo at a reception at the Black History lamation honoring the African Museum.From left are: Lawrence “Robbie” Robinson, James Henson, Lillian Stanton Patterson, Florence American Living Legends of Alex- King, Ronal Butler, Joyce Rawlings, Bill Cleveland, Ruth Cleveland, Lynnwood Campbell, Ramona Hatten, andria. and William “Bill” Euille. Celebrating African American Activists reception open to the public at the Alexandria Black History Mu- Aseum honored African American Living Legends on Sunday after- noon, July 21. Living Legends of Alexan- dria, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to honoring and chronicling individuals who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Alexandria. Founder and photographer Nina Tisara, Del. Mark Levine, and others spoke on the subject of Alexandria’s African American history, and Councilman John Taylor Chapman read Mayor Justin Wilson’s proc- lamation honoring the Living Legends. The exhibit, “Celebrating African Ameri- can Activists” is open until Aug. 10 at the Joyce Rawlings poses for a picture with family Lawrence “Robbie” Robinson, Ronal Butler, and Black History Museum. and friends. James Henson hold their photographs. Fighting E-Cigarettes through Tax Proposal Part of an effort to curtail nicotine addiction among youths. By Liam Bowman “addictive epidemic.” other tobacco products that have funded by the revenue from the e- bill during the 2019 session, where Gazette Packet A new bill in the Virginia Gen- a profound health impact.” cigarette tax. it was passed by indefinitely. The eral Assembly, introduced by Sen. The bill would tax e-cigarettes Ebbin introduced the e-cigarette See Targeting, Page 16

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2 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Pearl Jam fibre space celebrates 10 years. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

crowd of customers, friends and community supporters gathered July 19 to cel- A th ebrate the 10 anniversary of fibre space, a yarn boutique that specializes in yarns and fibers from in- Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet dependent, local and American-made sources for knitting, crochet and spin- ning. “It’s exciting to see all these people here,” said owner Danielle Romanetti, who launched the retail business in 2009. It’s a huge accomplishment to be here in Old Town for 10 years.” Romanetti opened the original fibre space on North Fayette Street. In May of 2013, the store outgrew its origi- nal location and moved to King Street. “This is much more The staff of fibre space poses for a photo during the rewarding than all the July 19 10th anniversary celebration in Old Town. Shown clockwise from upper left are: Cat Rudawsky, jobs I had prior to this.” Ariel Shine poses outside fibre space during the Darian Nichols, Teddy Nagel, Mya Davis and owner — fibre space owner shop’s July 19 10th anniversary celebration. Danielle Romanetti. Danielle Romanetti ting classes in Washington and Northern Virginia. The classes became so popular that In 2017, the business expanded again she needed to hire contractors to keep up when Romanetti purchased the build- with demand. Eventually, her customers ing of its current location at 1319 pushed for her to turn her hobby into a ca- Celebrating the Prince St., a historic flatiron building reer. 10th anniversary at the intersection of Commerce, “This was my hobby since I was little,” of fibre space Prince and West streets. Romanetti said. “I was working at a really are Maria “Owning the building is the biggest miserable, nonprofit job in the city and knit- Elizabeth, Barry longevity you can add to a business,” ting was my stress relief, my anxiety relief. Zehr and Karen Romanetti said. “Buying this space is I saw a need in Alexandria for a yarn store McCrea. a huge benefit to fibre space and other and community space and realized this business owners in the community could be a business and my full-time em- encouraged me to do it.” ployment. It’s been amazing and much more As part of the building purchase, fi- rewarding than all the jobs I had prior to bre space partnered with the City of this.” Alexandria to adopt the public space In addition to supplies, fibre space hosts in front of the building. The boutique a wide selection of classes, workshops and invested in the beautification of the other special events and the location has “This community is really tight,” take care of you and look out for you. It’s public space for small community become a popular gathering place for neigh- Romanetti said of the Alexandria small busi- really good to be here and be a part of Old gatherings, outdoor space for knitters, borhood residents. ness owners. “When they adopt you, they Town.” and to create events for those who live and work in the neighborhood. Romanetti, an Alexandria resident, has been knitting since she was 6 years old. While working at a nonprofit job, she began hosting stress relieving knit-

Catherine and Christopher Danielle Romanetti, owner of fibre Saunders decide on skeins of yarn Danielle Romanetti, owner of fibre space, with the shop’s mascot Ariel to purchase at the 10th anniver- All smiles are fibre space employ- space, celebrates the shop’s 10th Shine at the July 19 10th anniver- sary celebration at fibre space on ees Darian Nichols and Teddy anniversary with Cathy Puskar. sary celebration. July 19. Nagel. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 3 News

Rotary Installs New Officers Meisel takes helm of service organization. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

haron Meisel, a longtime member of the Rotary SClub of Alexandria, was installed as president of the orga- nization July 9 at Belle Haven Country Club. “Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement as you inducted me as your president,” said Meisel following the

ceremony that formally installed club offic- Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet ers and board members for 2019-2020. “This club has an outstanding reputation that other clubs look to as a leader and men- tor. And I believe that is because our mem- Paul Anderson, outgoing president bers are some of the finest, kindest and gen- of the Rotary Club of Alexandria, erous people in Rotary. I’m looking forward with president Sharon Meisel and to our year together to continue to grow president-elect John Moorman our membership, increase our giving and following the organization’s induc- to show our communities who we are and tion of 2019-2020 officers and what we do.” board members July 9 at Belle Other officers include vice president Pam Haven Country Club. DeCandio, secretary Donna Wilson, trea- surer Leon Duncan and Jeff Kohne, Ser- geant-at-arms Peter Kneteman and public our projects. image director Ru Toyama. President-elect We invite visitors to experience the friend- is John Moorman. The Rotary Club of Alexandria’s 2019-2020 board members pose for a ship we enjoy and see the good work our Outgoing president Paul Anderson, of photo following the club’s induction ceremonies July 9 at Belle Haven club is achieving.” McEnearney Associates, was presented a Country Club. Now in its 91st year, the club hosts the gavel by Meisel in appreciation of his lead- annual “Taste for Giving” fundraising event ership to the organization. Self,” the organization participates in of men and women of all ages,” said Meisel, each fall. Proceeds from the event are con- Established in 1928, the Rotary Club of projects around the world to assist those who spearheaded the recent Flags For He- tributed to over 40 Alexandria charities that Alexandria is comprised of approximately less fortunate in the areas of education, roes project during the Fourth of July holi- provide services to the citizens of the com- 115 business leaders from the Alexandria water sanitation and polio eradication. day week. “We have a vibrant group of munity. community. With a motto of “Service Above “Our membership is a great cross section young members who actively participate in See www.rotaryclubofalexandria.net. Obituaries Jordan L. Burke Randall Shoemaker ordan L. Burke andall Shoemaker, 91, a Mr. Shoemaker was one of six re- J Ph.D. died on RWashington journalist for porters chosen to accompany him. July 14, 2019 in 40 years, died July 6, He was also the face of the Army Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2019. He spent the bulk of his ca- Times in a full-page branding ad after battling malignant reer as a reporter, editorial writer, that ran in the New York Times melanoma. and columnist for the Army Times, with the headline, “Pretty boring He is survived by his the flagship newspaper of the stuff … unless you are one of the wife, Caleigh Minshall, Army Times Publishing Company 7 million readers …” He spent the also of Vancouver, his chain of military and federal gov- last 10 years of his career writing mother April L. Burke, ernment newspapers. editorials and a weekly column on his father Garrett C. Born in Norfolk, Va., Mr. Shoe- retirement matters, which readers Burke, his sister Liz maker came to Washington in Randall Shoemaker voted the most popular feature in Burke, his step-father Ri- 1934. Upon graduating from West- the paper. After retiring in 1990, chard Flynt, and his step- ern High School, he went to work paper career in 1952 as a re- he continued writing the column mother Laura for the Signal Security Agency, the searcher for Jerry Kluttz, a Wash- on a reduced schedule for three Budniakiewicz. predecessor of the National Secu- ington Post columnist. That same years. Jordan was born in Jordan L. Burke rity Agency, and spent the summer year he married Dorothy, his wife Mr. Shoemaker’s hobbies in- Washington, D.C. on of 1945 decoding Japanese mes- of 44 years, who died in 1996, and cluded reading (amassing about Nov. 8, 1982 and lived in sages. This experience won him began his 65 years of residence in 12,000 books), Dixieland jazz, and Alexandria, attending T.C. Will- succeeded in researching and com- quick promotion when he joined Alexandria. In 1954, he became a popular music (of which he had iams High School. He received his municating the science of climate the Army in 1946. As a Specialist reporter covering crime stories for an exhaustive knowledge). He was Bachelor of Science and Master of change on North American forest 4 during the occupation of Japan, the Alexandria Gazette. a longtime member of the Wash- Science degrees from the Univer- health. he served as the night supervisor Mr. Shoemaker started work as ington Science Fiction Association sity of Georgia and a Ph.D. in For- In lieu of flowers, visit https:// of the message center in a reporter for the Army Times in and, with his wife, of the Potomac est Entomology from the Univer- memorial.support.ubc.ca/jordan- MacArthur’s headquarters in To- 1956. One of his scoops concern- River Jazz Club. sity of British Columbia. He met burke/ for a description of the kyo. ing military policy during the He is survived by two sons, his future wife in Vancouver and UBC Faculty of Forestry scholar- After leaving the Army, he went 1960s made it onto Walter Michael and Daniel, of Manassas they were married on June 2, ship being established in Jordan’s back to work briefly at the re- Cronkite’s nightly news broadcast. and Arlington respectively; two 2018. Jordan will be remembered honor to financially assist future named Armed Forces Security When Secretary of Defense Melvin grandchildren, Lori Anne and as friendly, exuberant, and engag- graduate students at UBC who Agency and took a bachelor’s de- Laird (1969-1973) made a na- Stephanie; and two great-grand- ing. excel in teaching and inspiring stu- gree in history at George Washing- tional base tour as part of his over- children. A private memorial will Professionally he enjoyed and dents. ton University. He began his news- haul of the Defense Department, be held. 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Chamber To Honor Landrum he Alexandria Washington, D.C. region. In Chamber of 2017, she was selected to T Commerce has participate in the inaugural selected class of the Urban Land Stephanie Landrum, presi- Institute’s Washington Re-

dent & CEO of the Alexan- gional Fellows and in recent Photo by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet dria Economic Development years she was inducted into Partnership (AEDP), as the both of the Washington 2019 Business Leader of the Business Journal’s annual Year. She will be honored at Women Who Mean Business the annual Best in Business and 40 Under 40 awards Awards, presented by Burke programs. She also serves & Herbert Bank, on Oct. 2 on the executive committee at the Westin Alexandria Old and board of the Virginia Town. Economic Developers Asso- Appointed by the AEDP ciation (VEDA) — as presi- Board of Directors in April dent in 2019 — a statewide 2015, Landrum has held organization focused on leadership roles in the orga- shaping economic develop- nization since 2005. AEDP is ment public policy. responsible for leading the She holds a Bachelor of City of Alexandria’s efforts Science degree in City and to grow the tax base, diver- Regional Planning from the Catch on the Avenue sify the economy and attract University of Virginia, Kent Lawson, center, operations manager at Catch and retain businesses and Charlottesville, and a on the Avenue, poses for a photo with Bob organizations. The public- Master’s in Business Admin- DeMaria and Mitch Opalski after they finished private corporation is fo- istration from the University eating some of the restaurant’s pistachio and cused on marketing Alexandria. of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. cherry ice cream. The new Del Ray restaurant is Landrum serves in various capacities on boards, She grew up in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax located at 2419 Mount Vernon Ave. commissions and committees related to economic County, and lives in the Potomac Yard neighborhood development, marketing and business throughout the of the city.

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@AlexGazette Honoring Molly’s Gift An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Published by Working toward the day that no one dies waiting for an organ. Local Media Connection LLC 1606 King Street By Lori Brigham Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Washington Regional Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Tr ansplant Community connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe

NEWS DEPARTMENT: t was a Friday morning, and as the sun [email protected] rose over the Lincoln Memorial more Steven Mauren than 100 members of the United States Editor, 703-778-9415 I [email protected] Coast Guard gathered on the sixth floor of George Washington University Hospital. Jean Card Production Editor They came to say goodbye to their shipmate [email protected] Molly Waters, who lost her life after a motor- Dan Brendel Reporter, 757-472-3435 cycle crash. Molly, a Coast Guard Commander, [email protected] spent 16 years rising through the ranks and Photo contributed Jeanne Theismann lived to serve. Now even in death, Molly served [email protected] others since she had made the selfless deci- @TheismannMedia sion to register as an organ Janet Barnett, John Bordner, Mark Mogle Commentary donor. As Molly was Contributing Photographers brought from the intensive [email protected] Shirley Ruhe care unit to the operating Contributing Photographer and Writer room to donate her organs, her shipmates, fam- [email protected] Honor Walk for Molly Waters took place at George Washington University ily, friends and hospital staff lined the hallway, Eden Brown Hospital in D.C. Contributing Writer a growing tradition known as an “Honor Walk.” [email protected] We stood silently in the weight of the moment, donations and transplants. Organ transplants isn’t enough. Only three in every 1,000 people collectively mourning such a tragic death and in the U.S. saw their sixth consecutive record- die in a way that allows for the possibility of ADVERTISING: For advertising information expressing our gratitude for the generosity of breaking year in 2018, with an 18 percent in- organ donation. [email protected] this ultimate act. crease in deceased organ donors between 2015 OPOs are working to improve these odds. 703-778-9431 Last year in the United States more people Debbie Funk and 2018. The 10,721 deceased donors last We are pursuing positive changes to federal Disply Advertising/National Sales than ever gave the gift of life by donating their year meant 29,680 transplants for people wait- policies that govern organ donation and trans- 703-778-9444 [email protected] organs upon their death. This isn’t the type of ing for an organ. Here in the D.C. metro area, plantation, including promoting the use of or- record that makes headlines. But it should be. Julie Ferrill we are part of this story, too. 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Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm cess and help honor the legacies of their loved The system for organ donation in the U.S. is [email protected] ones. We work in close partnership with six complex and highly regulated, providing a @MaryKimm transplant centers and 44 hospitals to decrease strong infrastructure and successful track Editor in Chief Steven Mauren the number of patients waiting for a lifesaving record from which to build. At WRTC, we are Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, organ. privileged to play a role in this system and are Ali Khaligh WRTC is one of 58 organ procurement orga- committed to working with our local and na- Production Manager: Geovani Flores nizations (OPOs) across the U.S. Our singular tional partners to make it even stronger and Editor Emeritus: mission is to save lives through organ dona- more successful. Mary Anne Weber tion and transplantation and, as a community, We honor those who have embraced organ we are working toward the day that no one donation as an act of human kindness to in- CIRCULATION Circulation Manager: dies waiting for an organ. The unfortunate fact spire others to register as donors too. We en- Ann Oliver today is that with more than 113,000 people courage you to make the legal and informed [email protected] on the national transplant waiting list, the need decision to be an organ donor. Photo by Hal Hardaw A Connection Newspaper for a donated organ far outpaces availability. Lori Brigham is president and chief executive officer The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly And while increased public awareness and of the Washington Regional Transplant Community in to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. willingness to be a donor is essential, that alone Falls Church. Any owners or occupants of premises that do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by telephone at 703-778-9426 or by email to [email protected], and the Letters to the Editor distributor will be notified to discontinue service. pedestrians, cyclists or drivers. In fact, if any- ay Pedestrian Safety thing, our streets are less safe as drivers turn To the Editor: right on red without stopping, make “Holly- Alert While I applaud the efforts of Michael Doyle wood” stops at stop signs and routinely race A denizen along the waterfront [“Goal: Increase Pedestrian Safety,” July 18, through yellow lights. And now there are those checks for intruders. Gazette Packet] to seek safer streets for pedes- e-scooters to add to the mix. trians, I see no evidence of better behavior by See Letters, Page 10 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com YOU DESERVE THE BEST.

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By Barbara S. Moffet Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

he white and brown American bulldog mix sat in the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter’s com-

T Photos by Susan Doherty munity room. He had just been surrendered by owners who said he had Photo by Audrey Alessi been continuously falling down stairs and could no longer get up. They felt euthana- sia was the only course of action for their 11-year-old pet. But when the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s shelter veterinarian Dr.Kaci Angelone and Veterinary Care Manager Arianne Killen got to the room, they saw a sweet, youthful face looking up at them, the Cali rules part of the home of AWLA staffer Audrey Peedee relaxing in his Alexandria home expressive eyes — one brown Alessi. and one blue — reflecting stress AWLA and pain. And they observed run occasionally. His friendly, social person- something else: Although obvi- ality was emerging, and he was soon seek- ously uncomfortable, the dog could stand ing affection from anyone he met. up. “We could see he was a sweet dog,” re- Killen immediately took the dog, known calls Dr. Angelone. “Peedee probably hadn’t as Peedee, to one of had the easiest life, and we wanted to put the AWLA’s veterinary out the effort to partner hospitals for Upon arriving at the help him. He defi- radiographs, or X- nitely needed a rays. The reasons for shelter, senior animals lot from us, but it Peedee’s pain and dis- turned out very ability were suddenly are given a complete well.” clear to see: He had Peedee was just severe spinal fusion, exam, including blood one medical case which meant several to come through of his vertebrae were analysis. The tests often the AWLA’s doors locked together. Ad- who needed pa- ditional examination reveal conditions such as tience and also showed serious thyroid, kidney or liver longer-term sup- abrasions on his port to help pre- Peedee (left) and his new siblings enjoy each other on a walk. The for- paws, a result of disease, and many of the pare for a future merly lame Peedee doesn’t want to stop. struggling to walk, home. Costs for the yard with our medium-sized dog and Killen said. care like this al- last year she was thought to be suffering animals desperately need goes out and barks at squirrels.” The veterinary ways exceed the from diabetes, but Dr. Angelone determined Peedee greets Doherty at the door at the team realized that dental work. AWLA’s standard that her main ailment was kidney disease. end of each day, his whole body wagging in Peedee could lead a medical budget, Cali became an AWLA “office cat” while excitement. “When he first came to us we happy, comfortable but community under treatment, hanging out with the ad- were handling him with kid gloves,” she life — with the right support. Antibiotics, support through the AWLA’s Rosemary’s ministrative staff and sleeping on their said, “but now we treat him just like our muscle relaxers and pain medication were Fund for senior animals and Sarah’s Fund chairs and desks. After several months, she other two dogs. I can walk all three of them prescribed, though Peedee resisted swallow- for medical emergencies helps bridge the upgraded her accommodations when she at a time and hold the leashes in one hand ing the pills. Undaunted, the staff tried hid- gap, helping the AWLA provide animals like went home as a foster with one of the com- — they all get along so well.” ing them in treats like rotisserie chicken, Peedee with the level of care they need to munications staffers, Audrey Alessi, who But the dog who wouldn’t give up just cream cheese, cat food and baby food, and recuperate. Dr. Angelone says many of the allows her to rule part of her house. Cali wants to keep going, Doherty says. “There’s they finally succeeded in getting him to take chronic illnesses they see are in senior ani- currently has her own room, separate from one corner we get to on our walks where enough medicine to make a difference. mals who haven’t received proper veteri- Alessi’s two resident cats. “We consider Cali he knows we’re heading home. He always Meanwhile, his kennel was filled with pil- nary care for years. Upon arriving at the a long-term shelter resident dealing with wants to go the other way.” lows and blankets to provide a soft landing shelter, senior animals are given a complete kidney disease,” Angelone said. “We’re con- To learn more about how to help animals for his wounded paws, and staff members exam, including blood analysis. The tests tinuing to monitor her and treat her symp- like Peedee and Cali, visit assisted him to the yard when he needed to often reveal conditions such as thyroid, kid- toms, and in the meantime, she is enjoying AlexandriaAnimals.org/Rosemary or go outside. ney or liver disease, and many of the ani- her AWLA adventure.” AlexandriaAnimals.org/Sarah. Once Peedee was more comfortable, the mals desperately need dental work. The Peedee the dog also enjoyed stays in fos- vet sent him to be neutered — as all male AWLA treats these animals as it can, some- ter homes while continuing his recovery, The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is a lo- dogs are before adoption — and dental sur- times with assistance from veterinary hos- and after a few months in his second home, cal 501(c)(3) organization. Operating the Vola gery. The dental treatment was urgent — pitals and foster caregivers. Visiting veteri- foster “mom” Susan Doherty decided to Lawson Animal Shelter, which is Alexandria’s only an abscess had been found under one of narians also come in about once a month adopt him. Doherty, who is also an AWLA open-access animal shelter, the AWLA touches the lives of more than 6,000 animals every year, includ- his teeth and was beginning to cause him to help with routine tasks and special chal- volunteer, said she intended to find a per- ing strays, lost pets, local wildlife, rescued animals great pain. lenges. manent home for Peedee, but “we just fell and animals surrendered by their owners. The AWLA After about a month of special care, Some animals, such as a 17-year-old in love with him. He’s so sweet and loving, is committed to addressing animal homelessness, and he loves to run around, which is so sur- promoting animal welfare and serving as an educa- Peedee showed signs of relief from his pain. calico cat named Cali, chart their own tional resource for the community. More information He could walk like a normal dog and even courses. When Cali arrived at the shelter prising given his history. He tears around can be found at AlexandriaAnimals.org. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com History Coming Home to Old Alexandria By Char McCargo Bah American in Alexandria, George Seaton. Along with George n 2013, Sherrin Hamilton Seaton, George Franklin advo- Bell made a visit to Alexan- cated for schools after the Civil dria in search of her 2nd War for former slaves in Alexan-

I Photos courtesy of Sherrin H. Bell great-grandfather’s grave. dria. Through their efforts, the Unknown to Sherrin, her family Freedmen Bureau and private do- was in Alexandria/District of Co- nors contracted with George lumbia since the 1700s; they made Seaton to build two schools; the many contributions to enslaved Snowden School for Colored Boys and freed African Americans in and the Hallowell School for Col- pre-and-post-era of the Civil War. ored Girls. Along with George Sherrin’s 2nd great-grandfather, Seaton, George Franklin and other Harry G. Franklin’s great-grandfa- prominent African Americans be- ther was born the came trustees of those two The Other year that Alexan- schools. Alexandria dria became a By 1910, George H. Franklin part of the Dis- was living in Washington, D.C. at Harry G. Franklin: trict of Columbia 1325 J St. with his wife Sarah and 1870-1901. Sherrin Hamilton Bell. in 1790. During that time the City four of his grandchildren: Harry G. of Alexandria was part of the Dis- Franklin, Helen L. Franklin, Susie 5th great-grandfather, Robert In finding her family history in a sweet reunion for Sherrin who trict of Columbia from 1790 to A. Franklin and Russel M. amassed enough wealth that sev- Alexandria, she also found out that is an only child; she felt so con- 1846, freed African Americans Franklin. George, his wife Sarah eral of his 3rd great-grandchildren her Franklin family buried their nected to her family history and enjoyed certain freedom that were and their grandchildren kept their enjoyed the fruits of his labor. loved ones at the Alexandria so proud that Alexandria has pre- not given to them in the Southern connection to Alexandria through Today, the Franklin family is Freedmen Cemetery during and served enough of her family his- states. One of those liberties was their church — Roberts Memorial found throughout the United shortly after the Civil War. And to tory for her to enjoy. education. Some of the Franklins United Methodist Church. When States. They migrated to the Dis- add on to her family history, she educated themselves and became they died, they were all buried in trict of Columbia, New York, Min- found distant relatives to her Char McCargo Bah is a published au- nesota, Maryland, Connecticut Franklin family who are still liv- thor, freelance writer, independent teachers prior to the Civil War. Alexandria at the Washington historian, genealogist and a Living Legend Others became politicians and Street United Methodist Church and Philadelphia. Philadelphia is ing in Northern Virginia, District of Alexandria. She maintains two blogs, businessmen. Cemetery. Sherrin connected to where Sherrin was born and of Columbia and Maryland areas. http://www.theotheralexandria.com and Harry’s grandfather, George, her ancestors’ history in this Meth- where she lives today. Coming home to Alexandria was http://www.findingthingsforu.com. was a delegate to the Convention odist cemetery. An obelisk head- of the Colored People of Virginia stone with three generations of in 1865. He was also a wealthy Franklins’ names are on the struc- property owner who paid taxes on ture. his property in Ward 3 and in Ward She has come full circle in con- 4 in Alexandria in 1865. His prop- necting her history with Old Alex- erty in Ward 4 was located on andria. Her ancestors were in Al- Duke and Columbus streets. Later exandria during the lifetime of the in life, he purchased properties in first President of the United States Washington, D.C. and in New and when Alexandria was part of York. George was also a good D.C. At least one of her ancestors friend of another freed African served in the Civil War. And, her

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LLA Recognition Peter Baldwin, left, of Market Force Strategies, holds a certificate of appreciation and gift card presented to him by Jennifer Ayers on behalf of the board of directors of Living Legends of Alexandria. Baldwin recently stepped down as vice president of the board following five years of service to the organization. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 9 Opinion

Letters to the Editor

From Page 6 a discussion about pedestrian lanes similar to what they have safety. She made it clear that our pejoratively done on King Street. Getting serious is what’s ur- safety started with us. Don’t ever The mayor is vigorously leading gently needed. I will tell you how assume a moving vehicle of any the charge toward a majority vote it’s done. Fifty-three years ago I kind is aware of our presence. in favor of this dubious proposal, arrived in Portland, Oregon, ready From that day forward, I took that despite the concerns and objec- to start college. No one had told advice. I also became far more tions of most of the civic associa- me how serious Portland took pe- pedestrian aware as a cyclist and tions within Seminary Road geo- destrian safety. On my first day, I motorist. graphic area. One of the main con- saw no traffic so I crossed on a red I don’t know if this movie still cerns is that several of those as- light in downtown Portland. A cop exists, or if there is an updated sociations contend that the acci- on the beat came over to me and one, but I believe that if Alexan- dent data compiled by the city staff handed me a ticket. Say what? The dria is serious about pedestrian is just not accurate. However, even cop informed me that pedestrians safety, it can follow what Portland more importantly, altering Semi- must neither jaywalk nor disre- did a half century ago. It’s all about nary Road could be a life or death gard street lights. The fine was $25 education and enforcement. Is Al- situation, as ambulances use Semi- or report to the central police sta- exandria ready to get serious? The nary Road to access the INOVA tion for a movie shown every verdict is still out in my view. Alexandria Hospital. Why would Wednesday evening. Being a poor such an action be even enter- student, I went to the movie. Jim Larocco tained? It is time for the City Coun- I was surprised how many Alexandria cil to look out for the common people, mostly young people, were good, rather than to succumb to at the movie. Before it started, a Best for Few the needs of a few. Photo by Diana Banat police officer commented that she Townsend A. knew that all of us believed noth- “Van” Van Fleet ing could happen to us. Now Or Common Alexandria watch the movie. It was scene af- ter scene of shocking footage of Good? mangled bodies of pedestrians hit To the Editor: Step Up, by cars, trucks, motorcycles or bi- The Alexandria City Council is cycles. It was hard to look at, and set to vote in mid-September to Speak Out all of us were squirming in our reduce the number of automobile To the Editor: On the Waterfront seats. lanes on Seminary Road while si- ICE threatens massive raids tar- After it ended, the officer started multaneously creating bicycle geting families. Alexandria immi- Providence at sunrise on Sunday July 21. grant communities live in fear even when massive raids haven’t happened yet. Trump’s rhetoric toward immi- grants gets more violent. What does the City of Alexan- dria do? The mayor and sheriff refer immigrants to their websites for FAQs and referrals to legal aid, taking a “low-key” approach in the name of “not targeting” immigrant communities. “Low-key” is pretty low. As of July 22, neither the City of Alexandria nor Sheriff’s Office sites have any reference to threat- ened mass arrests by ICE on the home page, not even in English. Nothing! Elsewhere: Montgomery County Executive Marc Erlich issues ex- ecutive order preventing all de- partments from cooperating with ICE. New York Mayor de Blasio states the city will not cooperate with ICE and sends out advocates to neigh- borhoods to contact immigrants and distribute resources. Chicago Mayor’s Office orga- nizes Neighborhood Navigators; residents of all ages to go out in neighborhoods and speak directly to vulnerable neighbors about their rights and establish emer- gency communication chains. Please, City Council, Mayor Wil- son: step up, speak out, lead. Si- lence makes us complicit.

Gillie Campbell Grassroots Alexandria 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living

Drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids like water, even if you’re not thirsty can help prevent heat related illnesses. Beating the Heat Seniors at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

ith the sunny days of mid-summer come Wsweltering heat. This week’s heat indexes topping 110 degrees in some cases illus- trate that July and August are the hottest months of the year, according to the National Centers for Envi- ronmental Information. Soaring temperatures may have the greatest im- pact on those who are over the age of 65. “They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes the normal body’s responses to heat,” said Amy Vennett, BSN, RN, Program Man- and Human Services Department. “Anyone who ager and Nursing Case Management for Arlington, needs to get out of the heat can take advantage of County. “Older adults don’t adjust as well as young the cooling centers like senior centers during nor- people to sudden changes in temperature. They’re mal business hours.” more likely to take prescription medicines that af- Staying indoors during the hottest parts of the day, fect the body’s ability to control its temperature or is the most obvious way to prevent illnesses, says sweat.” Vennett. “If you do spend time outside, wear light- The physical, cognitive and weight, loose-fitting clothing. social changes that happen as Drink plenty of non-alcoholic one ages, make one more sus- “When it comes to fluids like water, even if you’re ceptible to illnesses related to not thirsty.” extreme heat, says Ingrid severe heat and the “Stay ahead of your thirst,” Parkhurst, Center Nurse Coor- continued Vennett. “On days dinator and Gerontologist for elderly, we worry about with heat advisories, take sips the Fairfax County Health De- from a water bottle all day. If partment. “So, when it comes dehydration and heat you feel sick, see your physi- to the heat, we need to think related illnesses.” cian. Older adults can have about all three perspectives. multiple health problems at Physically, older adults might — Ingrid Parkhurst, Mount Vernon once, and dehydration can af- overheat, sunburn and dehy- Adult Day Health Care, fect any of these.” drate more easily given changes Fairfax County Health Department Some older adults go through to their bodies. Cognitively, social changes that could leave older people are more likely them isolated and unable to than the general population to suffer from some seek help before reaching the point of an extreme mental decline, [and] they may not be able to com- heat-induced illness, says Parkhurst. “That is dan- municate their needs in the heat as readily, leaving gerous because if they do not have social connec- them open to dehydration and heat-related illnesses.” tions it will be harder for them to access the care Vennett says that the signs that might signal the they need, especially in an emergency,” she said. onset of such an illness include “Heat stroke, heat “Those who are isolated or lack the physical ability exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, and heat rash.” to drink adequate amounts of water or recognize Local counties offer help during times of extreme thirst are at greater risk. And, dehydration easily heat, says Brian Roberts of the Montgomery Health leads to urinary tract infections in older adults.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 11 Entertainment

Mel Brooks’ musical LTA Stages ‘The Producers’ comedy is filled with laughs. By Steve Hibbard Ghia, who is director Roger DeBris’ “common law assistant” — his he Little Theatre of Al- right-hand, protector, and signifi- exandria (LTA) is open cant other. “Carmen is fiercely loyal Ting its 2019-2020 sea- and protective of Roger (and hys- son with the Mel Brooks terically funny),” he said. musical comedy, “The Producers,” He added: “I joined the cast a from July 27 to Aug. 17. The story little late, so I had some catching revolves around Max Bialystock, the up to do but this process has been one-time king of Broadway produc- so much fun. The cast is talented, ers, who is hungry to strike it rich. dedicated, supportive, fearless, and Leo Bloom, an accountant with Photo by Matthew Randall/The Gazette outrageous. We laugh a lot in re- dreams of someday becoming a the- hearsals.” atre producer, discovers that they Shannon Robichaud plays a lot could get richer by producing a flop of different characters. “My favor- instead of a hit. They start by find- ites are Showgirl in ‘I Wanna Be a ing the worst show, worst director, Producer,’ Little Old Lady in ‘Along and worst actors. When their new Came Bialy,’ and Storm Trooper production, “Springtime for Hitler,” Tapper in ‘Springtime for Hitler.’ turns out to be a smash success, the They are all fantastic dance num- plan is thrown off and the partners’ bers.” she said. lives are thrown into chaos. She added: “I hope that every- Director Kristina Friedgen said, one who comes to see our show first and foremost, “The Producers” leaves with a light heart from is a comedy, so the primary goal is laughing so much. This show is hi- to make the audience laugh. “The larious.” The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting “The Producers” from July 27 to Aug. 17. characters in this piece are outra- Chad Friedman is also playing geous and their behavior reflects that. To The other co-producer is David Correia. had to honor here. LTA’s stage is a lot smaller multiple characters in the en- that end, we have pushed the physical com- She added: “It is literally taking all our than the average Broadway house, so I did semble. “The most fun thing about being in edy in this piece,” she said. “Looking at this resources to create it, and it will be an out- have to adapt things a bit, but the feel/style the ensemble is that I play a different char- story within the context of our society to- standing production. The sheer number of is the same big brassy style you’d see in a acter every scene ranging from an old lady day with greater awareness of #MeToo and costumes and wigs is amazing. I have pro- Stroman show.” to a Nazi stormtrooper. LGBTQ issues, and the push toward more duced more than 60 shows at this point and Sirena Dib plays the role of Ulla, the The only named character I play is an ec- diversity and inclusion in our society has this is definitely one of the biggest I have Swedish secretary who joins Max and Leo centric and clueless actor named Donald been an interesting challenge.” ever produced. We have an outstanding on their quest to Broadway. “She is not Dinsmore who’s always wanted to be in a She added: “However, I think that Mel cast, staff and crew for this show, as well as afraid of putting herself out there and likes Broadway show,” he said. Brooks has a great fondness for every char- an 18-piece orchestra.” to ‘flaunt it’ anytime she can. Her hobbies Erin Pugh also plays in the ensemble. acter in this piece and their earnest pursuit Sittig said his main challenge was balanc- include: singing, dancing, exercising, eat- “One of the biggest challenges was being of their objectives, no matter the trope that ing out the varied skill levels of the large ing herring, and tidying up. able to sing and dance at the same time. I they are based off of has perfect blend of and diverse cast. “They all organize their Her favorite time of day is 11 a.m., but haven’t done a musical in about two years ridiculous candor. We have worked to cre- talents differently, and they have varying you will have to come to the show to find so I’ve had to readjust my breath support ate an inclusive environment within the levels of dance training. I wanted to bring out why,” she said. so that I can sustain complicated harmo- humor. By that I mean that no character is the most out of each of their abilities, and Chad Ramsey plays the role of Franz nies while I’m kicking, twirling, and drop- ever ‘made fun of’ without his or her knowl- still be able to form a cohesive ensemble Liebkind, a German playwright who raises ping into the splits. It has been tough but edge.” for the big dance numbers,” he said. carrier pigeons on his rooftop in Greenwich so much fun,” she said. Co-Producer Mary Beth Smith-Toomey He continued: “Also, a show that was Village. “Franz does a lot of screaming and The Little Theatre of Alexandria is pre- said she decided to produce the show be- originally a Susan Stroman show is going yelling, so my vocal chords take a beating. senting “The Producers” from July 27 to cause it is such a challenge. “I love Mel to be very dance heavy. And this show is no Also, this is a show that prominently fea- Aug. 17. Show times are Wednesdays Brooks and wanted to work with our out- exception — there are several large en- tures Nazis and Adolph Hitler, so when through Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 standing designers, our director, Kristina semble numbers, and often they involve you’re talking about the show in public you p.m. Tickets are $29 and $34. The venue is Friedgen, Stefan Sittig, our choreographer, intricate formations and even fun props. Get sometimes have to dodge horrified looks located at 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria. Call and Colin Taylor, our music director, to bring ready to see a lot of ‘prop-ography,’ another from passersby,” he said. the Box Office at 703-683-0496 or visit the this musical to life on LTA’s stage,” she said. signature of Stroman’s shows that I felt I Timothy King plays the role of Carmen website at www.TheLittleTheatre.com. Joe Theismann’s Restaurant Spruces Up Over the Summer

By Hope Nelson Shaw says the summertime spruce-up is estingly, the restaurant’s namesake himself. new island bar space. While the existing bar necessary to keep the pub in its best shape “We’re embracing Joe. It’s a funny thing, undergoes renovation, Theismann’s will 34-year-old Alexandria sports-pub as the area continues to grow. but when you walk in the restaurant,” sport a pop-up bar this summer complete Aicon is getting a facelift this sum- “We see nothing but growth down by the there’s currently hardly any reference to with televisions and plenty of beer, ensur- mer, sprucing up its surroundings Metro and Carlyle and so Theismann, Shaw said. ing thirsty Alexandrians (and tourists, too) while both perking up and maintaining its Appetite forth,” he said. “While the Along with a renewed focus on can get their fill throughout the construc- current menu and appeal. Joe Theismann’s restaurant’s successful, it Theismann himself — the back room will tion. Restaurant, a staple of upper King Street was fairly dated on the interior. … There become a “hall of fame” of sorts in honor of The menu won’t remain untouched, ei- for decades, will stay open throughout the was a long-term risk that it wasn’t attract- the former Washington Redskins quarter- ther, throughout the renovation process, endeavor, giving customers both a place to ing enough new customers.” back — the restaurant will sport a renewed receiving a bit of a facelift itself, Shaw says. visit as well as a sneak peek into what the Over the years, Theismann’s has become look, as well. Nothing will be left un- “We continue to tweak the menu. We’re restaurant will become when the scaffold- a hodgepodge of sports-themed memora- touched, Shaw said, from the tables and trying to make the menu more relevant for ing comes down. bilia, lacking a singular focus. Shaw says chairs to the upholstery, carpet and ceiling. a wider and in some cases younger audi Alexandria Restaurant Partners’ Scott that one thing that was missing was, inter- Most noticeable will be the creation of a See Theismann's, Page 18 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

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on New Brewery Aslin Beer Company opened the doors to its new Alexandria brewery and tasting room at 847 S. Pickett St. on July 15, and, by the weekend, floor space was at a premium. The brewery, whose home base has been in Herndon, had more than a dozen beers on offer to kick off its tenure on the West End, and the menu will rotate regularly.

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Submit entertainment announcements www.nvso.us. Details and registration at at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Art Exhibit: More Than A Body. DelRayArtisans.org/programs/ endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Through Aug. 4, gallery hours, at creative-summer/. Photos/artwork encouraged. Target Gallery at Torpedo Factory Art Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Center, 105 N. Union St. Target Wednesdays (through Dec. 18), 8 Gallery, the contemporary exhibition a.m.-noon at Sherwood Hall Regional ONGOING space for the Torpedo Factory Art Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Art Exhibit: Labyrinths and/or Center, presents their competitive The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Mazes. Through July 28, gallery annual solo exhibition featuring Farmers Market opened May 1 with hours, Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, Northern Virginia-based artist Julia an array of farm-fresh produce and Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio Kwon. Kwon uses traditional Korean local foods, plus some new features 29, 105 North Union St. Potomac inspired textiles to create a dialogue (fresh brewed coffee!). 17 local Fiber Arts Gallery announces the on othering and objectification she farmers and producers will sell fresh, opening of its juried show, Labyrinths experiences as a Korean-American locally grown vegetables and fruits; and/or Mazes. Sometimes one is led woman. Visit torpedofactory.org/ meats; Chesapeake Bay seafood; to success and sometimes one hits a target. breads and pastries; honey, jams and dead end. Gallery embers have Ceramics Go Casual. Through Aug. 4, jellies; milk, cheese and eggs; herbs pushed their paths and have come up gallery hours at Scope Gallery, and plants; and more. Visit with wonderful results. Themed work ground floor Studio 19 of the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ will be eligible for recognition by the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 farmersmarkets. jurors. Non-themed work may also be North Union St. The “Siestaware” Band Members Needed. Join the exhibited. Visit Kiln Club show features calm colors Mount Vernon Community Band, a www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or and organic contours in a collection group of players who enjoy playing call 703-548-0935. of blissed out dishes and shapely many styles of band music in a Musical: “Be More Chill.” Through sculptural work by the Kiln Club relaxed atmosphere. Rehearsals are July 29, at the Ainslie Arts Center on artists. Call Scope Gallery at 703- Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the the campus of Episcopal High School, 548-6288 or visit Mount Vernon High School Band 3900 West Braddock Road. Be More www.scopegallery.org. Room, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Chill follows nerdy loner Jeremy, Living Legends of Alexandria: Road. No auditions. All instruments who ingests a supercomputer called a African American Activists. needed. Contact Eric Leighty directly “SQUIP” in order to become cool and Through Aug. 10, Tuesday-Saturday, 703-768-4172 or visit popular. Be More Chill is directed by 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Alexandria www.mvbands.com/join-us/. Izzy Smelkinson with music direction Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Living Legends of Alexandria: by Marika Countouris. In addition to FRIDAY/JULY 26 mounting the first professional African American Activists highlights production of the show in the D.C. the work of African American men Mount Vernon Nights: The metro area, Monumental Theatre and women who have made Alexandria Singers (pop Company will also be employing an important contributions to the chorus). 7:30-8:30 at Grist Mill all-female design team. Visit growth and productivity of the City Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial www.monumentaltheatre.org/be- of Alexandria. Call 703-746-4356 for Highway. Performances will feature more-chill.html for tickets. more. musical styles from soul to and pop Registration Open: NVSO. The Creative Summer Programs. and bluegrass and rock. Bring a Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Through Aug. 31 at Del Ray Artisans, picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy features more than 60 events that 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray one of Fairfax County’s summer challenge the mind as well as the Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs traditions. Visit body. New games this year: jigsaw is a series of workshops exploring the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ puzzle and line-dancing. The games arts. Learn techniques in performances/mt-vernon-nights for run Sept. 14-28. There will be no on- photography (macro and more. site registration. Paper registrations, SmartPhone), painting, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry-making, available at most local recreation and SATURDAY/JULY 27 senior centers, must be postmarked sketching, and more; and discover by Aug. 24. Online registrations must how to use art for affirmation, The General’s Tour. 10 a.m.-noon at be completed by Aug. 31 at communication, and intention. Lee-Fendall House Museum & www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 13 Entertainment

Add salt to peppers, onions Breaded veal cutlet for Wiener Caramelize peppers for Züricher and fresh cut meat Schnitzel Flash fry cutlet on each side Geschnetzeltes Meet Chef Ivan Svalina of Old House Cosmopolitan By Shirley Ruhe I will caramelize the thin strips of veal for the Zuricher Geschnetzeltes.” A large pot hef Ivan Svalina is stirring the of fresh mushroom sauce sits on the burner chopped red peppers and on beside the veal. “I made a béchamel sauce ions in the canola oil. He uses and added a variety of mushrooms like Pour C mush- a 120-quart pot to make Hun- Photos by Shirley Ruhe/Alexandria Gazette white and shitake. You always slice mush- garian Goulash. He adds beef cubes “fresh rooms.” He explains he added them to the room cut” and stirs it again. Svalina will caramel- béchamel and then you end with cream or gravy ize the onions with a little salt and put in milk. “We make this fresh daily.” over veal another layer of red peppers and onions and Svalina places the veal in a carry out con- keep stirring with another layer of meat. “I tainer for a customer and adds two ladles tell the customers when they ask how long of mushroom sauce. He has prepared cork- until it is good that screw shaped spaetzle to accompany the In the Kitchen ‘when you finish your veal. “ Spaetzle is pieces of dough, not like bottle of wine, it’s gnocchi which is pasta.” ready.’” Svalina opened Old House Cosmopolitan Svalina says, “This pot is gonna be good 14 months ago on Cameron Street after for customers two days for sure. The next looking for a space in Old Town for a few day goulash is much better. You chill to pull years. “I couldn’t wait to get into the city.” all of the ingredients together.” Svalina came to America in 2004 and had a Svalina turns to the salad that goes with restaurant by the Huntington Metro for a the Wiener Schnitzel. He layers a handful Chef Ivan Svalina stirs Hungarian while. Then he moved to Route 1 but he of chopped romaine lettuce with a handful Goulash. was always looking for a better location. of chopped tomatoes, red and green pep- He recently closed his restaurant there af- pers, purple and white onions. “I add a little veal.” He puts a handful of onion slices in a ter opening on Cameron Street. “We don’t Züricher Geschnetzeltes with bit of salt, olive oil.” He pulls out a two- large metal basket and lowers the onions have enough family to operate both restau- spaetzle quart container of lemon juice and sprinkles into the hot oil to flash fry for a couple of rants.” He explained his wife, Amela, and a generous helping over the combination. minutes. his sister-in-law make the desserts includ- A quick toss and he sets it aside. Back to the Hungarian Goulash that gets ing the black forest cake, orange cheese- recipe.” Next to the schnitzel, Svalina pulls out a another swirl with the long handled alumi- cake and their version of baklava. He says goulash is a customer favorite. large, flattened piece of veal scaloppini. He num spoon. He adds chopped tomatoes. Svalina explains he went to culinary “Americans are slowly recognizing what is dips the meat in flour, beaten eggs and sea- “You know goulash is tomato based.” It con- school a long time ago and then worked in real food. Everybody is surprised.” But cus- soned breadcrumbs. “Some people add milk tinues to simmer. Italy, Croatia and Germany where he tomers are all different. He says he has cus- to the eggs but not me.” Svalina tests the The oil is ready for the schnitzel. Svalina worked under one of the best known chefs. tomers who will eat nothing but lamb chops tip of the meat in the hot oil in a skillet. places the veal in the skillet. “Very fast.” In His parents wanted him to be a doctor or a for a year “and I pressure them to try “Not yet.” about a minute he flips over the schnitzel dentist, “but I loved cooking, the ingredi- schnitzel. Then they like it and just eat He turns to the onions for the Züricher and browns it briefly on the other side. “Out ents.” And it all started when he was 6-7 schnitzel for a year. I always tell people I Geschnetzeltes, a different veal dish that he it comes with slices of lemon placed on the years old watching his grandma cooking, will give them a little sample and if they is juggling at the same time. “See, I’ll deep top.” making her daily bread, bean soup and gou- don’t like they can try something else. Then fry the onion that I use to top the pieces of Now he heats two small skillets. “This one lash. “This Hungarian Goulash is her everyone is happy.” Calendar

Garden, 614 Oronoco St. A guided a.m.-noon at Barrett Library, 717 dykemarsh.htm. All Class Reunion.” Visit (1319 Prince St.) is celebrating 10 walking tour of Robert E. Lee sites in Queen St. Explore what makes a Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at www.hooray4books.com or call 703- years in Old Town Alexandria. The Alexandria’s Historic Old Town. $10 plant a succulent, their geographic Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, 548-4092 for more. boutique specializes in unique yarns in advance, $15 gate. Call 703-548- origins, and why they are great Lorton. Join Gunston Hall for a Mount Vernon Nights: Fayces U and fibres from hand dyed, 1789 or visit options for small spaces. Learn all summer of fun. Each Saturday in Know (R&B). 7-8 p.m. at The independent, local and US-made www.leefendallhouse.org for more. about the light, water, and soil June, July, and August, stop by for a Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 sources for knitting, crochet and Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair. 10 requirements for successfully historic adventure on the grounds Workhouse Way, Lorton. spinning. They also offer a wide a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A growing succulents. Free. Advance and in the Visitor Center. Included Performances will range from disco selection of classes, workshops, and Prince St. Hosted by Volunteer registration requested at mgnv.org. with regular admission. Call 703- to Indian Bollywood and acoustic other special events. Events include: Alexandria for over 35 years, this Questions? Contact 703-228-6414 or 550-9220 or visit blues to big band.Bring a picnic Loopy Mango Pop-Up Workshop event offers residents and visitors of [email protected]. www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/ dinner and a blanket and enjoy one (July 26); 3D Knitwear, the Hisho all ages the opportunity to shop and Dyke Marsh Meetup Walk with a upcoming-events. of Fairfax County’s summer Shawl: a workshop with Olga browse dozens of vendors. Art and Ranger. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Belle Author Event: Tesa Jones. 11:30 traditions. Come early to the Buraya-Kefelian (July 28); Stitch in crafts range from pottery and Haven Park/ Dyke Marsh Wildlife a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Hooray for Books, Workhouse Arts Center to explore its Space (Fridays), a weekly free event; paintings to recycled jewelry and Preserve. Enjoy the outdoors on this 1555 King St. Meet Tesa Jones, vibrant arts scene. Visit and 10th Birthday Sale - Saturday glass products, home & garden, 2-mile walk with a national park author of Reflection of Memories and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ and Sunday (July 27-28) - discounts, clothing for people and pets, and ranger to see the largest freshwater Cobwebs of Time. Talk with the performances/mt-vernon-nights for gifts with purchase, sweet treats and much more. Free admission. Call marsh in the nation’s capital. Bring a author and pick up a signed copy. more. more. Visit www.fibrespace.com or 703-836-2176 or visit Volun pair of binoculars for viewing an She is an alumna of Fort Hunt High call 703-664-0344. teerAlexandria.org. Volunteers eagle’s nest and other marsh life. School. Jones moved to North Cupcakes at the Library. In needed. Free. Call 703-235-1530 or visit Carolina 10 years ago, and is back for THROUGH JULY 28 celebration of their 225th Succulents for Small Spaces. 10:30 www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ the annual “Fort Hunt High School Celebrating 10 Years. fibre space anniversary, join the Alexandria 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Libraries for cupcakes at one or all of these programs. Visit TUESDAY/JULY 30 alexlibraryva.org for more. Twilight & Tipple Tours. 6-9 p.m. at ❖ Saturday, July 27– 10 a.m.-noon at Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Duncan Branch, Yappy Hour program Highway. Experience Frank Lloyd ❖ Sunday, July 28 – 1:30-3 p.m. at Wright’s Pope-Leighey House by

Beatley Central Library, Happy Photo courtesy of Simon and Schuster twilight. This tour series is a rare Birthday, Alexandria Library! chance to see one of Wright’s houses program illuminated against a night sky. Grab a drink, included in the price of the tour ticket, and walk through the SUNDAY/JULY 28 house on a leisurely, open house Birding for Beginners. 8-11 a.m. at style tour with plenty of time to take Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 stunning photos. $35. Visit Lockheed Blvd. Get started birding www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/ for with this introductory program at more. Huntley Meadows Park – a local haven for birdwatchers. Learn about the park’s birds and gain some basic JULY 30-AUG. 25 identification skills. The program, for Art Exhibit: “Some Like It Hot.” participants age 12-adult, begins with Gallery hours at Potomac Fiber Arts an indoor discussion, followed by Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, some birdwatching. $12 per person. Studio 29, 105 North Union St. Children age 12-16 must be Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery presents accompanied by a registered adult. its juried show, “Some Like It Hot” Call 703-768-2525 or visit Sheila P. Moses featuring work by artists and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ craftspersons influenced by the huntley-meadows. weather and the beautiful colors of Jones Point Meetup. 11 a.m.-noon at the summer season. Themed work Jones Point Park, Jones Point Drive. Writer’s Workshop will be eligible for recognition by the Join a national park ranger to jurors. Non-themed work may also be explore the long history of this little for Adults exhibited. Free admission. Visit piece of land and see the last Alexandria author Sheila Moses leads www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or remaining inland lighthouse on the a workshop for writers interested in the call 703-548-0935. Potomac River, once a beacon to boat young-adult genre. She will provide tips captains and commerce on the river. on telling a good story and insight into Free. Call 703-235-1530 or visit THURSDAY/AUG. 1 working with a publisher to bring the www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ Waterfront Bagpipe Concert. 8-9 jonespoint.htm for more. story to market. Limited to 20 people. A p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince Junior Docent Tours. 2-5 p.m. at bag lunch is recommended. Advanced St. Celebrate Alexandria’s Scottish Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. reservations are required. Saturday, heritage as bagpipes and drums Royal St. These young historians, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Durant provide the soundtrack. Combining grades 4 and older, will be on hand Center, 1605 Cameron St. Cost is $75 precision marching with innovative to share highlights of the tavern and and due by July 29. Call 703-746-5565 musical arrangements, the City of answer questions as guests journey or visit alexandriava.gov/Arts and scroll Alexandria Pipes and Drums has been through the museum. Great for to Durant. delighting audiences for over four families as children connect with the decades. Free. Visit building through their peer tour www.facebook.com/ guides as well as for adults looking Fort Hunt Park Concerts. Through CityofAlexandriaPipesandDrums for for some inspiratio. Included in Aug. 25, Sundays, 7-8 p.m. at Fort more. regular admission: $5 adults, $3 Hunt Park, Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Submission Deadline. The children ages 5-12, and 4 and under Hunt Road. All are welcome for free Athenaeum Invitational celebrates are free. Call 703-746-4242 or visit community concerts held at Fort the visual arts of Virginia, Maryland, www.gadsbystavern.org for more. Hunt Park every Sunday. Free. Visit and the District of Columbia in the Chamber Concert Series. 3-5 p.m. at www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria. It The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. forthuntconcerts.htm for performer. is a theme-based event featuring the The Washington Metropolitan works of both specially-invited artists Philharmonic Association sponsors a who have previously exhibited in the chamber music series, weekly MONDAY/JULY 29 Athenaeum Gallery, as well as works through Sept. 15, at the Lyceum in Jones Point Meetup. 11 a.m.-noon at selected through a call for Old Town featuring small ensembles Jones Point Park, Jones Point Drive. submissions open to anyone living or and soloists. This week’s performance Join a national park ranger to working in VA/DC/MD. This year’s features violinist Benjamin Scott and explore the long history of this little theme – Board: out of our minds. others. Free. Donations are piece of land and see the last Visit artist.callforentry.org/ appreciated. Visit www.wmpa remaining inland lighthouse on the festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6341 music.org or call 703-799-8229. Potomac River, once a beacon to boat for details. EyeSoar. 4 p.m. at St. Matthews captains and commerce on the river. Lutheran Church, 222 M St. SW, Free. Call 703-235-1530 or visit Washington, D.C. Alexandria’s Jane www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ FRIDAY/AUG. 2 Franklin Dance will present EyeSoar jonespoint.htm for more. Mount Vernon Nights: Blue at the Capital Fringe Festival. Space Read, See, Do. 2-3 p.m. at Carlyle Highway (bluegrass). 7:30-8:30 is getting tighter and longtime House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax at Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount occupants of the Four Mile Run St. Carlyle House and Alexandria Vernon Memorial Highway. (Shirlington, VA) nestle with change. Library are teaming up for a reading Performances will feature musical Through an audio, video, and program and activity tied in with styles from soul to and pop and movement-based performance, Carlyle House. The program will take bluegrass and rock. Bring a picnic EyeSoar captures the evolving space, place on the Magnolia Terrace dinner and a blanket and enjoy one people, and organizations in this behind the house, which will be of Fairfax County’s summer industrial neighborhood. $20. Visit tented. Ages 4-8. Visit traditions. Visit www.janefranklin.com/capital-fringe www.novaparks.com/parks/carlyle- or call 703-933-1111. house-historic-park for more. See Calendar, Page 18 Old Town’s PX, Eamonn’s to Close By Hope Nelson and chip shop, Eamonn’s, also will shutter its doors on July 27, the Washingtonian confirmed. he high-end speakeasy PX, tucked away via The two closures mark the end of an era for Eat Ta nondescript door around the corner from Good Food Group’s reign in Alexandria. Once the King Street, will serve its last cocktail this owners of now-closed Restaurant Eve and Society weekend, the Washingtonian reports. Owner Todd Fair, as well as Virtue Feed and Grain (now owned Thrasher told multiple outlets that he has opted not by Alexandria Restaurant Partners), EGFG’s only re- to renew the PX’s lease on the upper floor at 728 maining property in Alexandria is the waterfront’s King St. Its last night will be Saturday, July 27. Hummingbird. Instead, the group has migrated to- The PX’s closure isn’t the only property Cathal and ward the District’s Wharf. Meshelle Armstrong’s Eat Good Food Group is bid- Representatives from Eat Good Food Group had ding farewell to this weekend. The downstairs fish no comment to this newspaper as of press time. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 15 News

Independence Day Celebration As the Nation celebrated the Fourth of July, the City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activi- ties (RPCA), Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center rocked their red, white and blue with great pride on July 3 in celebra- tion of the country’s Independence Day. Participants, staff and volunteers of the Therapeutic Recreation and Camp Adventure Program embraced their love

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From Page 1 Photo by Liam Bowman/Gazette Packet bill is currently under consideration from the Tax Preferences Joint Subcommittee, but the committee has yet to schedule any meetings for this year. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS “The subcommittee would likely hold a meeting Pursuant to Section 58.1-3378 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of in the fall and review Senator Ebbin’s bill at that Equalization and Assessment Review for the City of Alexandria will con- time,” said Connor Garstka, lead attorney for the vene on the following days to hear complaints of inequalities wherein Tax Preferences Joint Subcommittee. the property owners allege a lack of equity or uniformity in assessment, Given that this bill could set a new precedent in e- errors in fact in such real estate assessments, or that the real property assessment is not assessed at fair market value. Upon hearing such cigarette regulation, the lobbying effort during its complaints, the Board is legally authorized to increase, decrease, or debate will likely be robust. “It’s going to be an epic HɉYTZ\JOYLHSLZ[H[LHZZLZZTLU[Z battle,” said David Rehr, director of the Center for Business Civic Engagement at George Mason Uni- (SSTLL[PUNZ^PSSILOLSKPU*P[`/HSS9VVT 2PUN:[5V[PÄ- versity. Similar to how an increasing number of cation of any meeting cancellations will be posted at alexandriava.gov/ states, including Virginia, have increased the pur- Juul Labs, Inc. accounts for more than RealEstate. The 2019 currently scheduled hearing dates are: chasing age of tobacco products to 21, passage of 70 percent of the e-cigarette market. this bill could encourage other states to pass their The company has drawn criticism for August 5 from 4 - 7 p.m. own taxes on e-cigarettes. “[Proponents of the bill] the heavy use of their products among August 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. underage youths. August 7 from 4 - 7 p.m. know that if they get it in Virginia, it could spread August 12 from 4 - 7 p.m. nationwide … Whereas e-cigarette manufacturers August 13 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. don’t want to face 50 different taxes in 50 different has been. “The age increase hasn’t prohibited me from August 14 from 4 - 7 p.m. states,” said Rehr. getting nicotine, because I can either ask a friend who August 19 from 4 - 7 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control and is 21 or someone with a fake ID to buy me [Juul] August 20 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Prevention, e-cigarettes are now the most commonly pods,” said a teenage user of e-cigarettes who asked August 21 from 4 - 7 p.m. to remain anonymous. “Personally, I would definitely August 26 from 4 - 7 p.m. used tobacco product among youth, with approxi- August 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. mately 1 out of every 5 high school students being stop buying pods altogether if they went up in price August 28 from 4 - 7 p.m. frequent users. … I also know many people who have [used] Juuls September 3 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. As of July 1, 2019, Virginia is one of the 17 states or vapes consistently for the past year or longer, so September 4 from 4 - 7 p.m. to raise the purchasing age of tobacco products to it’s unlikely that they would suddenly stop purchas- September 9 from 4 - 7 p.m. 21. It is unclear, however, how effective this change ing these products just because of the price.” September 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. September 11 from 4 - 7 p.m. Bulletin Board September 16 from 4 - 7 p.m. September 17 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Submit civic/community announce- Senior Cool Care Program. Through originally constructed in 1871, and September 18 from 4 - 7 p.m. ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Sept. 30, eligible Alexandria seniors after many decades of service since September 23 from 4 - 7 p.m. Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. who need cooling in their homes can its last renovation, major updates are September 24 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two benefit from the City of Alexandria needed throughout the building to weeks before event. Senior Cool Care Program. Contact better serve staff, residents and September 25 from 4 - 7 p.m. the Division of Aging and Adult visitors. The draft approaches will be September 30 from 4 - 7 p.m. SUMMER 2019 Services to find out if you are available for public comment at the October 1 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Meals Available for All eligible. For more information, call City Hall Visioning Community October 2 from 4 - 7 p.m. Children. Free breakfast, lunch and 703.746.5999 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or Meeting. Visit alexandriava.gov/ October 7 from 4 - 7 p.m. snacks are available to all Alexandria email [email protected]. CityHall. October 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. City residents 18 years old and THROUGH JULY 31 FRIDAY/AUG. 2 October 9 from 4 - 7 p.m. younger at multiple ACPS sites, City recreation centers/programs and Public Comment Deadline. The City Application Deadline: Community October 14 from 4 - 7 p.m. other sites over the summer. All of Alexandria invites residents to Police Academy. Get to know the October 15 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. meals will be served free of charge participate in a public comment Alexandria Police Department (APD) October 16 from 4 - 7 p.m. regardless of what a child’s meal period for a water protection permit in a half-day session. Learn about October 21 from 4 - 7 p.m. benefit was during the regular school required to construct the Potomac various aspects of the Police Yard Metrorail Station. To learn how Department, including: patrol October 22 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. year. A parent or guardian should accompany children on the first visit to submit document requests or operations, use of force policies, the October 23 from 4 - 7 p.m. to provide permission to receive comments, or for more information, K9 Unit, Special Operations Team, October 28 from 4 - 7 p.m. meals and identify any food allergies. visit alexandriava.gov/ crime scene investigation and October 29 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. At a site, children will go through the PotomacYardMetro. criminal investigations. The session will be held at Alexandria Police October 30 from 4 - 7 p.m. cafeteria line and pick up the meal. WEDNESDAY/JULY 31 There is space at each site for Department Headquarters, 3600 Community Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wheeler Ave., Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:30 +VJRL[ZMVYLHJOOLHYPUNTH`ILVI[HPULKI`JVU[HJ[PUN[OL6ɉJLVM community members 18 years old and younger to enjoy their meal. in City Hall, Sister Cities Conference a.m.-1 p.m. Limited to 45 participants Real Estate Assessments located in City Hall (301 King St.), Room 2600 Times of service are posted on each Room 1101, 301 King St. The City of per session. Participants must be at from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703.746.4180. school door. Program sites, dates, Alexandria is seeking community least 18 years of age and live or work times and locations are subject to input on the future of its flagship in the City of Alexandria. Criminal ;OLKLHKSPULMVYÄSPUNHUHWWLHS^HZ1\UL"OV^L]LY[OPZHWWLHSKLHK- change. Please contact sites directly facility through a City Hall Visioning history checks will be conducted on all Study. City Hall is the center of civic applicants for final approval of line is not applicable to appeals of assessments for real estate that was to confirm. Visit www.acpsk12.org/ news/?p=13816 for more. activity for Alexandrians, is a source acceptance. Visit www.alexandriava newly constructed pursuant to Virginia Code 59.1-3292. of community pride, and will remain .gov/Academies or email THROUGH SEPT. 30 the seat of City government. It was [email protected]. 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 ❖ 17 Entertainment Theismann’s From Page 12 ence,” he said. For instance, “Tuna poke bowl is not something you might have thought of as a staple at Theismann’s.” Perhaps most notably, the restaurant will close for only about four days during the entire renovation process, Shaw said. With the months-long Metro closure, this sum- mer seemed like the best time to take the plunge, he added, with the goal of being Alexandria’s go-to hub for Washington sports teams. “We wanted to refocus the restaurant on great food, Joe Theismann, and the next 34 years,” he said. Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista blog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her at [email protected]. Calendar From Page 15 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/mt- vernon-nights for more.

AUG. 2-SEPT. 1 Art Exhibit: Fresh Meat. Gallery hours at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. “Fresh Meat” features artwork by Del Ray Artisans’ newest members from 2018-2019. “Fresh Meat” highlights new faces and new techniques. Opening Reception: Friday, Aug. 2, 7-9 p.m. Register in advance for a special acrylics painting workshop on Saturday, Aug. 10. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/event/fresh-meat for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 3 Friendship Firehouse Festival. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. The annual Friendship Firehouse Festival is a popular family event presented by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA). The festival features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, and displays by community organizations. Festival participants can visit the Friendship Firehouse Museum where the 1858 hose reel carriage, voted the favorite Virginia Association of Museums Top 10 Endangered Artifact, is on display. Children can explore please-touch artifacts, will receive free fire helmets and are treated to supervised visits inside City fire trucks. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Visit AlexandriaVA.gov or call 703-746-3891. Writer’s Workshop for Adults. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. Alexandria author Sheila Moses leads a workshop for writers interested in the young- adult genre. She will provide tips on telling a good story and insight into working with a publisher to bring the story to market. Limited to 20 people. A bag lunch is recommended. Advanced reservations are required. Cost is $75 and due by July 29. Call 703-746-5565 or visit alexandriava.gov/Arts and scroll to Durant. Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Selection of over 20,000 gently used books. Unless specially priced, $1 for hard backs, 50 cents for large paperbacks, and 25 cents for mass market paperbacks. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ friends-of-sherwood-regional. Jones Point Meetup. 11 a.m.-noon at Jones Point Park, Jones Point Drive. Join a national park ranger to explore the long history of this little piece of land and see the last remaining inland lighthouse on the Potomac River. Free. Call 703-235-1530 or visit www.nps.gov/gwmp/ planyourvisit/jonespoint.htm for more. The Drew-Smith School Reunion and Picnic. Noon-5 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Road, Gum Springs. Tickets must be reserved and picked up before the event. Contact: Carolyn Quander at 703-772-9440 or [email protected]; and Sharon “Shubby” Suggs at 703-371-3388 or [email protected]. 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ July 25-31, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR YOUR TOYOTA

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