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Vol. 14, No. 46 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Justin Wilson an- nounces mayoral bid Vice mayor to challenge incumbent Allison Silberberg BY ALEXA EPITROPOULOS

Vice Mayor Justin Wil- son announced on Monday morning that he will run for mayor in 2018, setting the stage for a showdown against incumbent Mayor Allison Silberberg. Wilson, who is in his third city council term, said he will focus on education, the economy and infrastructure. PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT He said priority issues are Church of the Resurrection leaders plan to build affordable housing units and a new church. Affordable housing project SEE WILSON | 26 JUSTIN WILSON Lionel Hope dies at 92 revitalizes local church Alexandria’s first black Episcopal congrega- and pair a smaller church with more than 100 multi- vice mayor was WWII tion plans residential with an affordable housing family affordable units on veteran building, new chapel complex. its property at 2280 N. Be- BY MISSY SCHROTT BY MISSY SCHROTT The Episcopal Church of auregard St. the Resurrection in Alex- There is overwhelming Lionel Hope, Alexan- When a local church andria’s West End is in the support within Church of dria’s first African Ameri- found itself in financial dif- final stages of a project that the Resurrection for the can vice mayor and a World ficulty, there was one thing has been years in the works. project, as three votes es- War II veteran, died in his its congregation could If all goes according to plan, tablished that 86 to 96 sleep at his home in Eden- agree on: the way to save by 2021 the church will be ton, North Carolina, on the church was to scale back demolished and replaced SEE CHURCH | 20 Sunday. He was 92. Hope was born on Feb. 10, 1925, in Hampton, Virginia. INSIDE He was an avid athlete while COURTESY PHOTO Going Once.. Wegmans Seniors growing up in the Hamp- A portrait of Lionel Hope from The Potomack Company shows The popular grocery store chain Why you shouldn’t be a ‘caregiv- ton public school system, the time he was Vice Mayor auctions still sell. announces plans for Carlyle store. ing hero.’ hangs in the Chet Avery room on Page 12 Page 18 Page 27 SEE HOPE | 10 the second floor of city hall.

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P.C. He is a product of Vir- also I’m a product of Virgin- “You’re going to see us ginia public schools, a first ia public schools, so three talking to a lot of people that COURTESY PHOTO generation immigrant from tools there that have pre- Mo Seifeldein announced his run for city council with a platform we have been doing in the Sudan and the first in his pared me for this role.” focusing on poverty and education. past. We’re not neglecting family to obtain a graduate As an attorney, Seifeldein anyone, going to community degree. He has also been has worked to support small the energy to do it.” need a diversity of ideas.” events, and putting on com- active with the Alexandria business and disadvantaged Boyd Walker, who has During Seifeldein’s early munity events ourselves, Democratic Committee and people in addition to vol- known Seifeldein for two years in the United States, and talking to people, ex- is an appointed member of unteering and working as a years through the Alexan- he helped support his fam- plaining to them what’s go- the Community Criminal court appointed lawyer. dria Democratic Committee, ily financially and worked ing on,” Seifeldein said. Justice Board. “I am going to be what said his background would to pay for his college educa- “I’m glad Mo’s getting Seifeldein said he Alexandria needs: one for be beneficial on council. tion. Following college, he in early,” Walker said. “He planned to lead a campaign the people,” Seifeldein said. “I know he came from worked with children who probably doesn’t have the of inclusivity, responsibility “We’re lagging behind a bit the West End of the city so have mental disabilities and name recognition of some and looking to the future of compared to our neighbors he would represent that then returned to school to of the other people who will the city. … We can’t wait for the fu- group,” Walker said. “His obtain a graduate degree. be getting into the race … Seifeldin plans to focus ture to get here and then act background brings diversity “As a first-generation so it’s important to get out on issues such as the pov- to it … I want to get things to city council, which I think immigrant coming to this there early, and hopefully erty level and education. He done, and I definitely have would be important. We also country, I didn’t have the he’ll be meeting lots of peo- know-how, of how things ple and knocking on lots of work here,” Seifeldein said. doors.” “So that experience of go- Seifeldein is hosting a Un- ing to public school and campaign kickoff event on expectedly learning everything from Nov. 18 at Market Square the public schools, from the with speakers and music so teachers, what to do, and residents can get to know how to do it, just kind of him. More information hustling up to know things, about his campaign and the free definitely I think will help issues he plans to address me in understanding what is available at his campaign Zero monthly fees some of the neglected com- website, www.moseif4coun- munities of Alexandria deal cil.com. Zero ATM fees with. - [email protected] nationwide ESTATE AUCTION TH If using logos less than 75% size, please switch to logo size 2. 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I totally buy into the now, but with facility that is lease isn’t in the best interests eration to an athletic facility end goal … I guess I’m ques- 10 years more aged and at best The future of Cameron of Alexandria residents, citing goes from $30 to $34 million. tioning the path there and if $2 million over a decade of in- Run Regional Park on Eisen- NOVA Parks’ lack of rent or We’re not in the position to this provides that path there.” vestment. That doesn’t seem hower Avenue inspired a spir- revenue sharing with the city, take on something like that Wilson said, even if NOVA like a lot and doesn’t seem any ited debate at city council’s the lack of enforcement mech- immediately,” Jinks said. “Ten Parks was amenable to the closer to where we want to be.” legislative meeting on Tues- anisms at the city’s disposal years seems like a reasonable proposed rent, that $200,000 Director of the city’s Parks day evening. for maintenance issues and time period for them to get per year would be a “drop in & Recreation Department Jim Council considered a pro- the lack of access to off-sea- use out of it and for us to make the bucket” in comparison to Spangler said redevelopment posal to extend by 10 years son use. the transition in 2028.” the city’s renovation costs. of the park will be a slow pro- the lease that regional park Instead, the report said the Wilson argued the city Wilson said another third cess, and that there should authority NOVA Parks has to park would be best utilized if should wait until closer to the party operator might be in be careful consideration as to run the prominent West End converted to a city-controlled current lease’s expiration and the best interest of the city. how Cameron Run Park will recreational facility. The cur- recreational facility, which then evaluate what the best He posited why consideration ultimately fit into plans for rent lease for NOVA Parks will could generate revenue. deal is. hasn’t been given to allowing Eisenhower Avenue’s devel- lapse in 2021. NOVA Parks had Given budget constraints “I don’t think there’s any- the lease to expire and put- opment. requested a 40-year lease ex- for FY2019, though, the report thing about the discussion ting an RFP out for Cameron “The concern in the 10- tension, which city staff rec- said the ten-year lease with we had last weekend with our Run Park at that point. year plan is how fast this ommended against. NOVA Parks, while not ideal, task force as well as what we “I guess the question for corridor will develop. You’ve This comes more than would allow the city to get all know about the state of our me is ‘is there a better way to heard the announcement of a year after the city turned through its “significant short- CIP and cognizant about what either in partnership with the additional investment in this down NOVA Parks’ proposal term financial constraints,” is unfunded in our CIP that regional park authority or not area tonight I believe. From to extend the Cameron Run including planned infrastruc- leads me to believe we’re go- in partnership with the re- the staff’s standpoint, this is lease by 20 years in exchange ture projects. ing to be in a dramatically dif- gional park authority to stair seen as how important Ben for buying the historic Mur- “In order to get from here ferent place to swallow some- step an incremental approach Brenman Park [is] to the Duke ray-Dick-Fawcett house at 517 to the end vision what is pro- thing of that magnitude,” to implementing the ultimate Street corridor. This holds Prince St., which the city has posed is a replacement lease Wilson said. “I’m still a little vision?’” Wilson said. “I don’t since purchased. until 2028 … We don’t have concerned that, even with a see anything in the plan that SEE COUNCIL | 29 NOVA Parks’ original lease significant capital funds to in 1981 gave the parks au- add, as we’ve all discussed,” thority control of 53 acres, for City Manager Mark Jinks said which the organization paid at the meeting. “Ten years the city $10. It now controls gets us beyond that.” about 26 acres. The proposed Vice Mayor Justin Wilson, 10-year lease would reduce however, said the replace- NOVA Parks’ size to 14.6 ment lease was not the best acres, giving the city control solution, while Councilor of the Cameron Run Park lake Paul Smedberg said putting a and wooded area that has not timeline on the city’s decision been developed. It also calls would prompt more conversa- for NOVA Parks to pay the city tion on best uses. $200,000 annually. “I personally would do Since starting to manage less than 10 years, but I know the park facility, NOVA Parks that’s probably not a con- has built profit-generating fa- sensus. I’m comfortable with cilities, including Great Waves what you [Parks & Recreation Waterpark, a mini golf facility Commission] and the city and batting cages. Those fa- manager are putting forward,” cilities are, however, seasonal, Smedberg said. “I would really leaving the park unused be- hate to see it go beyond that, tween November and March. personally, because I really do The city doesn’t receive a cut think it’s an opportunity for of NOVA Parks’ revenue from the city …” the site. Jinks, however, said the A report from the Parks & city won’t be prepared in 2021 Recreation Commission con- to make the kind of invest- 10 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

HOPE FROM | 1 “He was a serving as the football team’s quarterback, basket- very popular ball team’s captain and a individual. He member of the track team. In liked being 1946, Hope was discharged from WWII as a Navy Store- in public and keeper Technician First networking with Class. He earned a bachelor’s folks, particularly degree in business manage- ment from Hampton Univer- citizens. He sity in 1950. always wore He became an active a big smile. community member after moving to Alexandria in He loved 1965, culminating with his handshaking election to city council in 1982. During his time on and patting you council from 1982 to 1992, on the back and colleagues knew Hope to everything.” be community-minded, COURTESY PHOTO Former Vice Mayor Lionel Hope poses for a family portrait with his granddaughter, Summer Shtay-Ed- — Bill Euille, soft-spoken and genuine. wards and wife, Emma. former mayor Hope’s granddaughter Summer Shtay-Edwards said she was just a child when he Former Mayor Bill Euille folks, particularly citizens,” with several of Hope’s other fordable housing in the city started on council. met Hope early in his polit- Euille said. “He always wore colleagues, remembered his as chair of the Community “I was a kid when he was ical career; one of Euille’s a big smile. He loved hand- kind and inspirational words, Development Block Grant in politics,” Shtay-Edwards first post-college work ex- shaking and patting you on even after he had moved Board. said. “When he was elected periences was helping on the back and everything.” away from Alexandria. “He was instrumental in the first black vice mayor, I Hope’s inaugural city coun- Euille said Hope was a “The thing I mostly re- being accessible within the was 10, so for me, I was like, cil campaign. strong advocate, supporter, member about him, even if community and different ‘Wow, he’s a first, is he go- “He was a very popular role model and mentor when was just a friendly phone neighborhoods,” Euille said. ing to be in the Guinness individual. He liked being in he decided to run for public call, a lot of time he would Hope’s other city in- Book of World Records?’” public and networking with office himself. Euille, along just call me out of the blue volvement included the and say, ‘Hey man, how are Alexandria Economic Op- things going?’ and I would portunity Commission, Al- say, ‘Fine,’ and the one exandria Hospital, Alexan- thing he would always say dria Industrial Authority, to me: “Be strong, be tough, Budget Ad Hoc Committee, it’s not an easy job, folks are Community Development gonna come after you, but Block Grant Commission, believe in yourself and it’ll Hopkins House, Mica Hous- Celebrate the holiday all work out.’” ing Incorporated and the season with our daily Councilor Del Pepper re- Potomac Yard Small Area -d e a l s ! membered Hope’s kindness Planners. Visit us in store or online when she was a newcomer “He was a very nice, very oifor details. on council. decent kind of guy who I felt “When I first came in, he always came down on the said something like, ‘you’ll right side of issues,” Pepper do just fine,’” Pepper said. “I said. “He was involved in his thought to myself, that just community, and that was seemed so encouraging, to always good, and I think have somebody who’s been he was very well respected there all that time to say throughout the communi- something … that I guess ty.” gave me some confidence. I Both Pepper and Nancy always appreciated that.” Lavalle Perkins, who knew During his time on coun- Hope through his work national harbor company store cil, Hope advocated for with the city, applauded his 170 American Way | National Harbor, MD | 301.749.6902 public education, fought to approach to politics. stonewallkitchen.com decrease local crime and worked to create more af- SEE HOPE | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 11

HOPE FROM | 10 ucation Club. He was also a lifetime “He knew member of the NAACP. “Nothing showoff-y about him, Hope was predeceased by his fa- just a very solid and a good contrib- his stuff. He ther, Merritt Hope; his mother, Re- utor – you know, he contributed to wasn’t brash – he becca Griffin Hope; his brother, Earl the conversation,” Pepper said. Hope; his sisters, Dorothy Brown, “He was very low-key,” Perkins didn’t feel the need Violet Northington and Felicia said. “He was not flashy, flamboy- to dazzle everybody Jones; his stepmother, Eva Hope; ant, not like what we have now. and his step-siblings, Horace Taylor, Very quiet and very soft spoken and with his extensive Bruce Taylor, and Ernestine Taylor. very diligent. He knew his stuff. He knowledge of the He is survived by his wife of 54 wasn’t brash – he didn’t feel the budget and housing, years, Emma; his four children, Lio- need to dazzle everybody with his nel R. Hope, Jr., Matheline L. Pugh, extensive knowledge of the budget but he knew it.” Debbie Hawkins Shtay and Joseph and housing, but he knew it.” – Nancy Lavalle Perkins Hawkins; his five grandsons, Dan- Lawrence “Robbie” Robinson iel W. Dennis, III, Timothy Dennis, knew Hope through the Departmen- Melvin Lunsford, Jr., Lionel R. Hope, tal Progressive Club, a social orga- from AFSCME Local 2087, Alexan- IV and Reginald Hawkins; one COURTESY PHOTO nization composed of black leaders dria Hospital, Annie B. Rose Foun- granddaughter, Summer Shtay-Ed- A WWII veteran, Hope was discharged in Alexandria. as a Navy Storekeeper Technician First dation and the Alexandria Society wards; four great grandsons; eight “I was president when he was Class. for the Preservation of Black Her- great granddaughters; and several here,” Robinson said. “Lionel Hope itage. He was also recognized by nieces, nephews and cousins. says ‘fantastic.’ If you ever have Upon retiring, Hope moved to the Chamber of Commerce, Friend- A memorial service will be a conversation with him, he says, North Carolina with his wife, Emma. ship Veteran Fire Engine Associa- held Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at Blair Funer- ‘faaantastic.’ He was a great guy.” Hope continued his political activi- tion, Hopkins House, Liberty Bell al Services in Edenton, North Caro- “He loved Alexandria, not only as ties in North Carolina by campaign- Lawyers Club, Northern Virginia lina. Interment will take place Nov. a politician, but he loved it as a citi- ing and fundraising for candidates Chapter of the Hampton University 20 at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memo- zen taxpayer, and he’ll be missed, so in local and statewide offices. Alumni Association, Potomac West rial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, my prayers and condolences go out He was the recipient of appreci- Trade Association and the T.C. Wil- Virginia. to his wife and family,” Euille said. ation/outstanding service awards liams High School Distributive Ed- - [email protected] 12 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Auction houses are still ‘places where people trade’

Local Potomack Com- platforms as well as the auc- pany has built national tion brochure. The painting reputation went on display along with BY LOUISE KRAFFT nearly 1,000 other lots of items for that auction. It ulti- “Going once, going twice, mately sold to a local collector sold!” is the familiar call of for $87,500. the auctioneer as the gavel One of Wainstein’s favor- drops and the sale is final. ite stories concerns the tale of Auctions date back to the two marble urns. In January early days of recorded west- 2011, two carved marble urns ern civilization, though some were put up for auction by a of them were infamous. It has dealer in Queenstown, Mary- been noted that in 500 B.C. land named Darryl Savage. Greece, it was common for The urns had stood outside women to be auctioned off as his shop for a number of years wives by their families. Auc- when Wainstein suggested to tions were popular with the Savage that he try selling the rise of Rome, mainly with the pair at auction. As Wainstein selling of personal property tells the story, when the base and war plunder. of the urns arrived at The A particularly notorious Potomack Company — the auction was written about by weight of the entire urn was the Roman historian Cassius COURTESY PHOTO too great to move just for the Dio. He wrote of the murder Painted in 1860 by William MacLeod, the “Bridge over Hunting Creek” painting illustrates tranquil sale — the research began. in 193 A.D. of the Roman Em- Alexandria as it appeared at the outset of the Civil War. Bridge Over Hunting Creek, Alexandria, Virginia, Savage had mentioned peror Pertinax by members of depicts the quotidian scene of life along the water, as wagons and people cross over toward West Grove that the stonemason he had the Praetorian Guard. It was Plantation. MacLeod’s notable bucolic landscapes of the early Washington, D.C., area hang in the col- gotten the urns from was said not the first time the Guard lections of the National Gallery of Art and the White House. to have taken them, with per- had a hand in murdering an mission, from Arlington Na- emperor — only this time the cated on North Fayette Street, high quality of items offered painted by Alexandrian Wil- tional Cemetery during the Guard proceeded to put the The Potomack Company was for sale at auction to the in- liam MacLeod around 1860. restoration of the Memorial Roman Empire up for auction named after a now-defunct teresting lives of the local MacLeod had been commis- Amphitheater of the Tomb to the highest bidder. Alexandria business found- population. Each lot that’s sioned by Alexandria resi- of the Unknown Soldier. Ac- Auctions surfaced again in ed in 1785 with the help of sold has a story of some kind dent William Fowle or his cording to the stonemason, the 17th century, this time in George Washington. behind it, some more unusual daughter Harriet Boardman the urns were placed with all the guise of candle auctions. Since its opening, approx- than others. Taylor. Fowle was a promi- of the other stone that was To start the bidding, a can- imately 100 auctions have A long distance phone call nent local businessman who being discarded and on their dle was lit and it is said that been held at The Potomack started the acquisition of one lived in what is now known way to the stone crusher. the bidding continued until Company, each containing painting that was recently as the Patton-Fowle House This story needed verifi- the flame extinguished itself. 800 to 900 lots for sale. Dr. D. auctioned. Its acquisition sto- at 711 Prince St. MacLeod’s cation and all initial calls to The candle auctions were fol- Morgan Delaney, president of ry is unique, yet the path it work is also in the collections the National Park Service and lowed by what would now be the Historic Alexandria Foun- followed to sale is typical for of the National Gallery of Art the Department of the Army considered traditional auc- dation, says of The Potomack the auction house. and The White House His- turned up nothing about the tion houses: the Stockholms Company, “Elizabeth Wain- The caller possessed a torical Society. One MacLeod origin of the urns. So on a Auktionswerk (The Stock- stein has in a short period of painting of a scene of Alexan- painting, “View of the City of snowy day in January, Wain- holm Auction House) in 1674, time created an important lo- dria in the mid-1800s showing Washington from the Virgin- stein and fellow Potomack Sotheby’s in 1744 followed by cal auction business in a very the crossing bridge over Great ia Shore,” is on display in the Company employee Lucie Christie’s in 1766. competitive arena. The Po- Hunting Creek and beyond to Roosevelt Room at the White Holland made their way to Auction houses continue tomack Company is operating the Mt. Eagle mansion house. House. Arlington Cemetery to see to this day, though they have in a national, I would actually The call was turned over to The work that Craner was what they could find. It was evolved a bit with the advent correct that to say, an inter- fine arts specialist Anne Nor- excited about, “Bridge over slow trudging through the of modern technology. Al- national marketplace. Every ton Craner. Craner quickly Hunting Creek near Alexan- deep snow, making their way exandria is home to one of auction contains important realized that this was an im- dria, VA,” having been select- into the amphitheater. At one the more prominent auction pieces of furniture, paintings portant local piece as well as ed for the September auction, point, Wainstein slid down a houses in the region: The Po- and decorative arts. I have a fine arts piece and accepted was then photographed, a flight of stairs but luckily was tomack Company. Founded found treasures there for my it for auction. catalog description written not injured. in 2006 by Elizabeth Haynie personal collections.” Further research revealed up and posted online for the Wainstein and originally lo- Wainstein attributes the that the local landscape was website and other auction SEE AUCTION | 14 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 13

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AUCTION FROM | 12 countries were invited to this inaugural event. Wainstein Rising up again, she commented on some of the scanned all that was above emerging technology that and around her and spotted was on exhibit, including 3D the urns. Way up next to the fine art scanners. stage area, copies of the urns The Potomack Company she was researching rested in now operates out of a show- niches flanking either side. room at 1116 and 1120 North These urns are nine feet tall Fairfax St. In addition to and skillfully carved with holding live auctions with snakes, eagles and rams’ PHOTOS/LOUISE KRAFFT on-site, telephone and online heads, so there was no mis- Above: Potomack Company owner Elizabeth Wain- bidding, the auction house taking their identity. stein in the main auction room on North Fairfax offers an online auction. Eventually, the Potomack Street. In the showrooms that Left: One of the replica urns that rest in the Company made contact with were open for a recent auc- niches flanking the stage at the Memorial Amphi- the Department of the Army, theater of the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington tion preview, the image of which claimed the urns and National Cemetery. Elizabeth Wainstein and Lucie George Washington fre- expressed interest in hav- Holland used it to authenticate the urns put up for quently appeared in draw- ing them returned. The Po- auction at the Potomack Company in 2011. ings and paintings. Amer- tomack Company facilitated icana manager Christine an agreement between the Army. “It that tribute with the return Messing asserts that she does Army and the consigner, was almost of these historic urns to the not remember an auction Savage. The urns were later 100 years American people.” without something depicting delivered to the Army Corps ago when In September of this year, the first president being of- of Engineers for display in a C o n g r e s s Wainstein was invited to fered for sale. future museum. small role in bringing these passed legislation authoriz- attend Invaluable’s Global After 11 years in business, Wainstein and her staff national treasures back to ing the construction of the Auction House Summit in The Potomack Company were pleased with the out- their rightful place,” Wain- Memorial Amphitheater, Boston. Out of 5,000 auc- stays true to its Algonquin come. stein commented after the and it is fitting a century tion house members, only meaning: “A place where “I’m very happy to play a urns were returned to the later that we are renewing 250 houses representing 16 people trade.”

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He also raised trusting, as a resident of Al- Planning Commission concerns about the sewer line exandria, that you are doing Chair Mary Lyman said she and storm drain that will go your due diligence.” had already read Simmons’ through the wetlands’ 50-foot Supporters of the devel- opinion in writing and that he buffer. opment suggested that talkC could have attended as a pri- Several of the opposing about the environment wasM vate citizen if he so desired. speakers sited similar issues. an excuse neighbors used,Y “What I was hoping was They also mentioned frustra- while their real concerns were CM that the Planning Commis- tion with the lack of dialogue about their backyard views. sion would direct their envi- and the city’s failure to use the Residents Kevin Durkin andMY ronmental questions to Rod resources it has available. Gant Redmon both called theCY Simmons, the guy who knows “Moving the fourth house environmental concerns red CMY Exclusive provider of the Shuman’s Jelly Cake something about it, rather 12 feet doesn’t fix anything,” herrings. K than to the transportation guy, Resident Christina Lytle said. “I think what the build- An Alexandria tradition since 1876 who it appeared to me was very “This plan does not reflect er has put together with the Order online or by phone: uncomfortable answering the the available science [or] your planning staff has been in- www.ShumansBakery.com questions,” Rich said. “There geological atlas, and as a resi- credibly flexible and a good (703) 683-1876 were many times when he dent of this city, I want to see compromise. A settlement on Free delivery to zip codes 22301-22315 turned around and looked at that in the decisions that are this is just that – a settlement. someone else, because it was being made. I want to see you Not everybody gets what they just not his direct field.” all using the resources – every want, but it’s the best for the Rich said he knew Sim- resource – you have available community,” Durkin said. DAVID W. mons’s word wouldn’t be the to you.” Rich said there was evi- GEHRING, MD end-all-be-all, but that it was Gibbs said the city went dence that the concerns were Internal Medicine important to have appropriate above and beyond its estab- valid. experts at these meetings so lished process for reviewing “All the planning commis- the commission could make site plan applications. sioners acknowledged that an informed decision. “…It became slightly frus- it was a fair environmental TOP DOCTOR “All of them are on the trating to have to provide more problem, it was a hard case, www.facebook.com/DoctorGehring same team,” Rich said. “Now and more details on matters and that we had a legitimate the fact that there may be that are normally dealt with interest in raising our con- some disagreement within the at final site plan and building cerns,” he said. team, that’s not a bad thing. permit stages,” Gibbs said, Rich said his clients plan to That happens all the time.” “but they did so in an effort to appeal the planning commis- “Decision makers all the ensure that the issues raised by sion’s decision to city council time, in all contexts, whether the neighbors were reviewed within 15 days. It will then you’re talking about a corpo- thoroughly and carefully.” go before council at a public rate president who’s making a Resident Alexandria Lip- hearing in either December or decision to launch a new prod- ton, who lives on St. Stephens January. uct, or you’re talking about Road which borders the site, “I don’t know if there’s the president of the United said she did not “vehement- ever been an appeal to coun- Holiday Happiness For You States deciding whether to ly oppose” the development. cil from a site plan,” Rich said. Enjoy $25 off of your choice of session send troops to Iraq or not, Lipton agreed with Gibbs that “Maybe there has, but it’s rare. they bring in all the generals; it was a waste of time to ar- It doesn’t happen very often, or class. Use code “AlexTimes” they don’t just bring in the gue over an amendment to a and the reason there’s gonna One per person. 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Popular grocery chain the potential of this site, we across six states, with 10 of to anchor project in felt it was the opportunity to those in Virginia. Carlyle neighborhood bring the best regional retailer The developer plans to BY ALEXA EPITROPOULOS to the site given its proximity break ground on the mixed- to employment, housing, met- use project in early 2019, with Wegmans Food Mar- ro and the tremendous access intentions of opening the first kets plans to open an to the Capital Beltway,” Stone- components of the project in 84,000-square-foot grocery bridgeCarras Principal Douglas the fall of 2021. store in the Hoffman Town Firstenberg said in a release. The news of Wegmans Center in Alexandria’s Car- “Landing Wegmans is perfect moving into Carlyle comes on lyle neighborhood, project for the area and their willing- the heels of the National Sci- developer StonebridgeCarras ness to locate their store on ence Foundation’s opening announced in a news release the second floor will make the PHOTO/WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS last week. Tuesday. street environment perfect.” A Wegmans location in the Fairfax County area of Alexandria. The Stephanie Landrum, CEO The popular Rochester, Although Wegmans al- grocery chain has signed a lease to open a store at the Hoffman of the Alexandria Econom- New York-based chain will ready has a location in the Town Center in Carlyle. ic Development Partnership, anchor StonebridgeCarras’ Fairfax County area of Alex- things we look at for a site is a chain, which has stores that said the Wegmans announce- mixed-use project at Hoffman andria at 7905 Hilltop Village space that’s large enough to span 140,000 square feet and ment will have a ripple effect Center, which spans one mil- Center Drive, Hoffman Town accommodate the size of our employ up to 550 people. This in Carlyle. lion square feet. It has dedi- Center would be the grocery store and parking that can will also be the first Wegmans “Wegmans is a great addi- cated a total of 210,000 of that store’s first location within the serve customers in the area that will be located entirely on tion to the city and specifically square footage to retail and City of Alexandria. that immediately surrounds a building’s second floor. It’s to that part of town because 775,000 square feet to resi- Valerie Fox, spokesperson our store and employees. We’re not unusual for the grocery it will really act as an anchor dential, including condos and for Wegmans, said the Hoff- also a destination, so we’re al- store to change up its store – not just for the people who apartments. man Town Center location fit ways looking for great regional formats, though. live and work there, but it will Wegmans will occupy a everything the grocery store locations, especially locations “We have various store also be a huge help in attract- second story space of Stone- chain typically looks for. that are easy to get in and out formats,” Fox said. “We have ing more retail to that area,” bridgeCarras’ project, opening “We only open three to of. This location met every- stores that have mezzanine Landrum said. “Many smaller the street level to multiple re- four stores each year and, thing we were looking for.” cafes with restaurant-quali- retailers and restaurants like tailers, according to a press re- as such, we’re very selective This Wegmans location is ty prepared foods. We have a to be proximate to a big anchor lease from the developer. about choosing our sites. We’re on the smaller side of the foot- store in Columbia, Maryland like that. Grocery stores are “When we first identified choosy,” Fox said. “Some of the print spectrum for the grocery that has an above ground places people go to multiple two-level parking lot … This times a week. Small retailers store is a smaller format for us, like to be close to big uses like but I want to emphasize that that because it’s a huge gener- Our goal is to make a difference it is a full-size grocery store,” ator.” in each member’s life. 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CHURCH FROM | 1 leaders at the Church of the Resurrection interviewed percent of parishioners back several developers, both the project. for-profit and nonprofit. They “Anytime you have a ultimately chose AHC Inc., a church where that many per- nonprofit dedicated to pro- cent of the people support it, viding affordable housing to there’s something going on,” low- and moderate-income said the Rev. Jo Belser, rector families. AHC began in 1975 of the church. She joked there as the Arlington Housing was less disaccord over this Corporation and has since ex- major shift in the church’s panded to serve communities future size and mission than throughout Northern Virgin- there usually is over lesser ia and Maryland. They began matters like what color the working with the Church of carpet should be or whether a the Resurrection in fall 2014. light bulb should be changed. “They had a really, really, When Belser became the incredibly impressive … res- church’s rector in 2012, she idential services component noticed dwindling attendance that is widely known,” Belser at services. The congregation said. “The properties they de- began seeking ways to “save PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT velop, they also manage.” themselves,” and their ideas Above: The Rev. Jo Belser poses What began as a congre- ranged from very small steps in front of a bulletin board at the gation’s brainstorm soon like no longer printing church Church of the Resurrection that evolved into a collaborative bulletins on Sunday to the outlines details of its affordable effort between the church, housing project. radical idea of redeveloping AHC and the City of Alexan- Left: An aerial rendering of the the property. proposed housing complex and dria. “We had a lot of an aging the new church building. “The city’s been really ex- population and not a lot of cited about seeing additional people living right near us affordable housing and the COURTESY IMAGE that would be likely to come church partnering with non- to an Episcopal church,” Bels- stands now involves demol- ing a new smaller church. 60 percent of the area median profits to do that,” said Rob- er said. “The demographic ishing the existing Church of The residential building will income, according to Belser. ert Kerns, division chief of and location here isn’t a real the Resurrection, building an be mostly composed of mul- The project was conceptu- development for the Depart- good fit long term.” affordable housing complex tifamily units, the rent for alized five years ago as a way ment of Planning & Zoning. The project proposal as it with 113 units and rebuild- which will range from 40 to to earn cash flow through the Alexandria City Council property lease and to get a approved and provided the new church, but Belser said project a predevelopment the emphasis changed some- loan of $400,000 in June 2014, where along the way. according to Alexandria Di- “We started out with this rector of Housing Helen McIl- thinking that we’d save us, vaine. About a year ago, AHC and long ago, we realized brought early concept plans that’s not a really good rea- to the city to begin the devel- son to do this,” she said. “The opment review process. Since whole idea of seriously find- then, AHC has been working ing our mission and figuring with the city to ensure the out a way to help others and project meets various de- get beyond ourselves has se- velopment requirements re- cured our future and sort of garding design, utilities and revitalized our energy.” parking. Once the idea had been Kerns said the Beauregard decided upon, the next step Design Advisory Committee was to create a plan to carry endorsed the project’s pre- it out. liminary plan in late October “That’s a really daunting of this year. It is ready to move idea,” Belser said. “How do forward to a public hearing in we redevelop a property and January, when AHC will pres- build a church? So we started ent the proposal to the plan- with who – who can we get to ning commission and seek do this for us?” In their search for a “who,” SEE CHURCH | 22 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 21

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CHURCH FROM | 20 a well-worn path for them yet. We are the path setter and it’s approval from city council. sort of like being the oldest The city has been instru- child, convincing them that mental in helping move the this is a good idea, that this project along with funding. methodology will work and City council agreed to set aside that we’re the people to trust $4.3 million for the project in to do this,” she said. “There’s the FY2018 budget should it a lot of desire to make sure earn approval. An additional the first one goes well.” $4.1 million from the Hous- There is a strong sepa- ing Trust Fund account will ration between the public also be provided, according to housing and the new church McIlvaine. AHC is projecting aspects of the project, Bels- to invest $500,000 of its own er said. Funding for the money, according to one of project will pay for the res- the company’s vice presidents, idential building’s ground John Welsh. lease, which will then supply Assuming the project enough money to build the earns city council’s approv- church. The diocese estab- al for its proposed land use ap- lished conditions when it ap- plication and loan request in proved the project that the PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT ground lease must be $4.1 Construction for the Church of the Resurrection’s new million for its first 65 years 5,000-square-foot church will begin after the affordable housing and that the money be used Will your home need some structure is built. to build a new 5,000-square- foot church. interior TLC this winter? January, its next step is to we’ve never lost,” Welsh said. “We’re not putting mon- apply for low-income housing “Not that past perfor- ey into it, we just need to be tax credits through the Vir- mance is guarantee of future assured that the church is We are now booking interior work ginia Housing Development outcome,” Belser said. built,” Belser said. for December – March. Authority in March. The tax McIlvaine said the project While certain aspects of credits provide private equity must be successful at gaining the project have progressed Take advantage of our winter for the project. AHC will also city approval in order to com- smoothly over time, others privately finance first trust pete for the tax credits. have not. discount, and let us put our 30 mortgage debt as part of the “The highest scoring proj- The project has faced nu- years of experience to work for you! project’s full funding pack- ects are the ones that get merous hurdles along the age, according to McIlvaine. funded,” McIlvaine said. “If by way, ranging from funding to “Without the low income [March] it would have its de- utilities to neighbors. Part of tax credit, this project won’t velopment approval, it would the project’s review process succeed. That’s the funding have its commitment to the involves a community out- mechanism that we envision city loan, and it would go and reach element to keep nearby for it,” Belser said. compete for these tax credits.” residents informed. Welsh said the process “We’re certainly not About 100 residents from for the VHDA 9 percent tax counting any chickens yet,” Goodwin House, a neighbor- credit is very competitive, Welsh said. “It’s always a very ing life plan community also as only two to three projects competitive environment, so affiliated with the Episcopal in the collective Alexandria, we are really working hard to Church, have attended these Arlington and Fairfax region make this project earn a lot outreach meetings to voice will be funded. In addition to of the checkmarks in order to their opinions, according to the Church of the Resurrec- get the credits.” Lindsay Hutter, chief strate- tion’s project, Welsh said he Belser said so far, every gy and marketing officer for knew of three other projects benchmark has been met for Goodwin House Inc. that would potentially apply the project. The Episcopal “There’s a range of views, for the credits. While two will Diocese of Virginia and its from those who very much definitely be funded, one or bishops previously gave the support the concept, to those two could be left out. church permission to lease who are not supportive of the “[AHC’s] track record when a portion of the land to AHC concept for various reasons,” we go after that, the 9 percent and recently reaffirmed their Hutter said. credits, is very strong, and I support. This is the first time She said Goodwin House Call us to schedule a free estimate! think that’s a reason too why the greater diocese has done a Inc. as an organization had the church picked us. Knock project like this, Belser said. 703-684-7702 • techpainting.com on wood, when we’ve applied “It’s not something that is SEE CHURCH | 23 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 23

CHURCH FROM | 22 shares that. Not every one When someone lives in a housing community, of our neighbors shares that two primary concerns with passion.” the project: its architecture their friends visit, their family visits, and you City councilor John Chap- and its parking proposals. Re- have staff, so while technically the requirement is man has expressed strong garding architecture, Hutter met, the practical considerations are fairly significant support for affordable hous- said the designs did not in- ing initiatives, as he grew up clude enough brick. that there is inadequate parking for those needs.” in Alexandria’s public hous- “When you have densely – Lindsay Hutter, ing. Since 2000, the city has populated areas where build- chief strategy and marketing officer for Goodwin House Inc. lost 90 percent of its afford- ings face each other, there’s able housing. no backside of a building,” “If you have stable hous- she said. “A concern we’ve ing, your family can grow, had is the percentage of brick you don’t have to struggle to fiber cement on that side of as much and you can be a lot affordable housing that faces more involved and active in Goodwin House Alexandria.” the community,” Chapman Goodwin House is also said. “We’re trying to make concerned that the current Alexandria remain afford- project proposal does not able because we have been an provide enough parking. enclave for the middle class, The church parking lot will working families, for genera- have 28 parking spaces for its tions.” 140-seat chapel, and the resi- Belser said she was happy dential building will have 84 the project was able to tap spaces for 113 units. into something important to “When someone lives in the community beyond the a housing community, their church. friends visit, their family “We’re not doing it at this visits, and you have staff, so point to save us, we’re doing while technically the require- it for people in our commu- ment is met,” Hutter said, nity who need this, and it’s “the practical considerations our mission, and we’re pret- are fairly significant that PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT ty strongly committed to Residents and staff at Goodwin House have been discussing concerns about the project’s architecture there is inadequate parking it,” she said. “It’s kind of like and parking at meetings with AHC and city staff. for those needs.” demonstrating our name to AHC has been engaging in ourselves and the world; res- dialogue with the people from think we can ever really solve is really going to be a very at- ted to providing affordable urrection – things die that Goodwin House and working that,” he said. “On the design, tractive building, so we think housing to working fami- have to die to get new life, and with them on some of their we’ve answered a number of that that should quell any is- lies,” Belser said. “We have we’re just thriving in a way we concerns, Welsh said. critics; we’ve increased the sues on that.” a passion, you know, a heart haven’t thrived in a while.” “The NIMBY issue, I don’t proportion of brick, and this “We are strongly commit- for that, and not everybody - [email protected] EAT LIKE A LOCAL!

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It’s known simply as “The Game” and it is the oldest contin- uous high school football rivalry in the South. For the 117th time, Episcopal High School squared off against arch rival Woodberry For- est on Saturday at the Hummel Bowl in Alexandria. Led by a stifling defense and aided by three first-half Wood- berry Forest turnovers, Episcopal avenged its only loss from last year, beating Woodberry Forest 21-7 to finish with a 5-4 record on the sea- son. Senior running back Perris Jones, who played the entire season in a cast with a broken wrist, gave Episcopal a lead it would never re- PHOTOS/ JEFF MCQUILKIN Left: Episcopal High School running back Perris Jones played the entire season in a cast with a broken left wrist. Right: Maroon linquish by scoring with 5:24 left quarterback Seth Agwunobi looks for open field. in the first quarter. In the second quarter, senior quarterback Seth Woodberry Forest took advantage near the end zone again. niors. The underclassmen who were Agwunobi scored twice on rushes of a personal foul penalty against “Our defense played with a lot of playing today understood the im- of one and 13 yards. The first half Episcopal and narrowed the score heart and passion today,” said Epis- portance of sending the seniors out ended with Episcopal leading 21-0. to 21-7. But Episcopal’s defense copal head coach Panos Voulgaris. on the right note and they played Early in the third quarter, would never let Woodberry Forest “But this game was about the se- their hearts out for them.”

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WILSON FROM | 1 senter. Wilson and Silberberg Wilson said he began seri- ple that ask me constantly were also at odds during the ously considering running for before his announcement to fast-growing enrollment at Al- debate about the proposed Old mayor over the summer. please run again and, since, exandria City Public Schools, Town business improvement “It’s one of those things people have still said ‘we’d insufficient citywide access to district, with Wilson support- where you kind of look at the like to have you back, but we pre-K education, the Potomac ing the initiative and Silber- issues that are before the city understand whatever decision Yard metro, Landmark Mall’s berg expressing reservations. that we need to make prog- you make.’” redevelopment effort and re- City Manager Mark Jinks said ress on to continue being the Silberberg and Euille set a tail vacancy. Infrastructure he was dropping the initiative community that we are. You precedent of the mayor being needs he will emphasize in- at a council meeting in Sep- realize that kind of leader- an around-the-clock job, con- clude fixing the city’s sewer tember after Old Town busi- ship can be helpful in the end tributing to the expectation system, modernizing schools nesses and residents voiced of the day,” Wilson said in an that the mayor should attend and maintaining city parks. opposition to the plan by a interview. “That’s what got nearly every event that takes Wilson’s candidacy comes roughly three-to-one margin. me there. We’ve been work- place in the city. as little surprise to those The current mayor and vice COURTESY PHOTO ing as a council to proactively It’s unclear how that would tuned into city politics. mayor also had a heated dis- Wilson said he is fortunate to tackle a lot of these important change if Wilson, who works Wilson and Silberberg have agreement in January of this have an understanding family issues – infrastructure, school as Senior Director of Vendor clashed on a number of issues year about Wilson’s proposal that supports his decision to capacity, environmental sus- & Contract Management for run. Pictured from left to right: since she was sworn in as may- to change the public comment tainability. I’ve shown an abil- Amtrak, is elected. Wilson Wilson’s son, Eli; wife, Alex; said his employer and his fam- or in January 2016. The two period to allow only the first daughter, Lena, and Justin ity to build coalitions on these first tangled over Silberberg’s 15 public speakers who sign Wilson. issues and get things done. ily – wife, Alex; son, Eli and proposal to create a study up to speak at the start of city That would be my approach as daughter, Lena – are support- group to examine ethics issues council’s monthly public hear- Wilson said. “That’s where mayor.” ive of his decision to run. and come forward with an ings. Others beyond the initial these areas of focus come in Silberberg said she will be “The mayor is technically ethics pledge for city officials. 15 who wish to speak during – addressing challenges of running for reelection in 2018, a part-time job and we’ve had Wilson said at the time that he the public comment period our kids, ensuring we have but said she won’t have an of- a long legacy of having citizen was supportive of the idea in are required to wait until the an economy that’s growing. ficial campaign launch until legislators who have full-time theory, but then engineered a meeting concludes. Silberberg We have another budget at early next year. jobs and families and carry on less ambitious plan without an called the proposed limits 1.3 percent revenue growth. “I’m very proud of all that either mayor or council roles enforcement mechanism that “anti-democratic” at the time. That’s not a sustainable reve- we’ve gotten done in the city in the city. I’ve certainly con- council ultimately passed. Wilson said his decision to nue for Alexandria to support since I became the mayor. tinued that legacy,” Wilson This year, the two have run isn’t based on those dis- all that residents expect and We’ve been tackling issues said. “It’s always a balance, disagreed on a range of is- agreements. demand. That’s not going to that have been festering for but I’m fortunate to have a sues, including a 5.7-cent real “ThisGET is not THERE a campaign FASTER! cut it. years. I’m extremely proud of very understanding family estate tax increase advocated about the mayor. 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BL Visit alexandriava.gov/GOAlex age or dissuade his plans to Wilson’s decision means run. two city council seats will “He’s highly qualified. Jus- be open, as incumbent Tim tin is a protege of mine. He Lovain recently announced Back 2 Blue served on my campaigns in he will not seek reelection. Mo early years ... He serves coun- Seifeldein announced his can- BL cil well and the public well. didacy on Nov. 11. Dak Hard- Back 2 Blue Certainly he’s thought about wick previously announced it long and hard. He’s talked to his candidacy in October. BL me many times.” - aepitropoulos@ “There’s still so many peo- alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 27 Times Living SENIORS Five reasons you don’t want to be a caregiver hero

BY JENNIFER L. FITZPATRICK sential for the caregiver’s well being. No caregiver “She heroically cared for should exist in a vacuum. her mother.” “He is a real The primary caregiver needs hero in the way he’s caring to be the captain of the ship for his wife.” I’ve heard many with plenty of first mates. versions of this sentiment referring to someone in the Heroes are caregiving role as a “hero.” invulnerable. While the person comment- The DC Comics’ website ing means cites invulnerability as a su- to give the perpower possessed by both caregiver Wonder Woman and Super- a compli- man. ment, the I have never met a care- term “hero” giver who wasn’t vulnerable. can unin- Caregivers give their money, tentionally energy and time to care for pressure a loved one, often expect- JENNIFER mere mor- ing nothing or very little in FITZPATRICK tal caregiv- return. They are frequent- ers to be superheroes. Here ly criticized by others in are five reasons why care- COURTESY PHOTO the family for “not doing it givers should not strive to be Don’t strive to be a hero caregiver for your loved ones. Be a real-life, human, good-enough caregiver. right.” They are also quite heroes: vulnerable to physical and but it’s important for those or just hanging out with mental health conditions Heroes are of us who support them to friends. Heroes don’t always when they don’t get help super-human. acknowledge that they don’t While heroes like Bruce collaborate well. with their caregiving duties. Caregivers are not. Care- have a magic wand to fix all Wayne don’t socialize much, Heroes often have diffi- givers are simply human be- of their loved one’s problems. caregivers who want to be culty admitting when they Heroes are secretive ings doing their best to take physically and mentally need help. For example, Su- and lonely. care of someone they love Heroes tend to have healthy should. Socializing, perman tends to carry the Heroes can’t be them- who is injured, ill or dis- no social life. taking breaks and not iso- weight of the world on his selves all the time. Most su- abled. They don’t possess The Fox Television show lating oneself are essential shoulders. perheroes are dressing up in the super powers or mysti- “Gotham” depicts a teenage for a caregiver to remain as While many caregivers costumes and hiding their cal abilities of a superhero. Bruce Wayne training for his healthy as possible so he or struggle with asking for and true identities. Very few Caregivers sometimes wish future as Batman rather than she can maintain the care- accepting help, especially they did have super powers playing sports, video games giving role. initially, it is absolutely es- SEE CAREGIVER | 29 ARTS HOMES CALENDAR ‘Lady Bird’ Holiday table trends November and December events Greta Gerwig’s indie film is smart, insightful, Color is as important in forming impres- Deck the halls or enjoy cider; our calendar has funny and sincerely moving | Page 28 sions as dinnerware | Page 30 events for both young and old alike | Page 32 28 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES ARTS Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ soars Actors Saoirse Ronan, A Christmas Carol 12/1 - 12/16 Laurie Metcalf and Tra- cy Letts shine in fresh, Ebenezer Scrooge, a original film miserable Victorian humbug, BY RICHARD ROEPER travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, You might know Gre- present, and future to find the ta Gerwig as the charming, true meaning of the holidays. quirky and delightful ac- Complete with special effects, tress from films such as “To Victorian carols and Tiny Tim. Rome With Love,” “Frances A Christmas Carol Ha” and “Jackie,” and what is a must for the Buy tickets early a fine and impressive career at our box office she’s made for herself as a entire family! or online! performer, but based on her 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 work as the writer-director COURTESY PHOTO w w w . thelittletheatre . co m of “Lady Bird,” this is my re- Christine McPherson, played by Saoirse Ronan, left, and her moth- quest: er, Marion, played by Laurie Metcalf, right, in Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Please write and direct Bird.” another 25 films, Greta Ger- wig. even Lady Bird’s decided- Danny. When their relation- Set in the Sacramento ly average placement in the ship takes a surprising turn, of the early 2000s and in- high school hierarchy. it’s handled with grace and spired by Gerwig’s expe- To our great good for- intelligence, and it feels just riences growing up there, tune, Steppenwolf Theatre right. SAVE THE DATE “Lady Bird” has a distinct legends Laurie Metcalf and Even the beautiful, indie-movie vibe without Tracy Letts play Lady Bird’s wealthy, superficial, popu- falling into any typical in- parents. lar, envied-by-all character FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 die-movie pitfalls. It is smart Lady Bird’s mother, Mar- (Odeya Rush) is portrayed in a without being smug, in- ion, works double shifts as a way that transcends the usu- sightful without being con- nurse in a psychiatric hos- al high-school movie stereo- 82nd Annual Fundraiser Dinner descending, funny without pital and clearly loves her types. We (and Lady Bird) see being mean-spirited and family (which includes an her future before she does, Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic genuinely moving. adopted son named Miguel, and there’s something sad Boys & Girls Club It’s unique and original played by Jordan Rodrigues), (and authentic) about that. and fresh and wonderful, but wow is Marion rough on Gerwig’s screenplay is a Enjoy an evening out while supporting and can you tell I loved it? her daughter. We can under- treasure trove of pitch-per- the programming for our local youth. Saoirse Ronan (“Atone- stand why Lady Bird’s secret fect scenes, whether it’s the ment,” “Brooklyn”), who is dream is to get accepted at a relatively straightforward, For more information, contact Jim Almond at [email protected] only 23 but is already on the college on the East Coast, as high-school comedy materi- Stay tuned for more details on ordering your tickets. “it’s only a matter of time” far away from Marion as pos- al, or the brutally raw moth- Oscar fast track, delivers sible. er-daughter confrontations a pure and honest perfor- Lady Bird’s father, Lar- that will undoubtedly leave mance as high school se- ry, is a sweet but tragically emotional bruises on both nior Christine McPherson, sad man, trapped under the participants for decades to who has rechristened her- blanket of clinical depres- come. self “Lady Bird” because she sion. Larry has learned to Lady Bird’s life adven- finds her given name, and pick and choose his battles tures are just beginning as her given life, boring. and his causes, because he “Lady Bird” the movie draws Follow Lady Bird is a bright but knows he has only so much to a close. Perhaps Gerwig us on not particularly accom- emotional strength to spend. will pick up Lady Bird’s sto- Facebook plished student at an all- There’s no level of acting ry in a follow-up film. Or and see the girls Catholic school. She’s on a higher plane than what maybe she’ll say goodbye to change your not a total outcast, but Metcalf and Letts achieve in these characters and move contributions make! she’s not one of the popular this film. This is what great- on to something else. @AlexandriaBGC kids. She has one truly close ness looks like. Either way, I’m sure we friend, Julie (Beanie Feld- Lucas Hedges (“Manches- will remember this film as Visit: www.bgcgw.org/clubs/dunbar-alexandria-olympic-branch stein, funny and natural and ter by the Sea”) plays Lady the first step in a long and terrific), who is a step below Bird’s first serious boyfriend, impressive career. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 29

COUNCIL FROM | 9 to happen, and if we set off on for that site.” the public time to consider time to absorb this. We’ve had [a] 20 year plan to think about Smedberg said the propos- best uses of Cameron Run time because we deal with this. the same importance for Ei- this it’s going to keep rolling al wouldn’t stop the process. Park. She said she agreed with We have all these emails and senhower corridor,” Spangler just like it’s been and nothing “I do not see how you can Wilson a decision should be meetings and reports … We said. “It’s not developed in is going to change.” make that statement because made on long-term uses, but need to give the public some one moment, but over time.” Wilson and Smedberg I do not see making a decision said there should be more time to catch up.” Smedberg said NOVA clashed on what the proposal like this as stopping the pro- public engagement before the Jinks suggested several al- Parks didn’t have a history would mean for the city’s abil- cess. I see this as kick start- discussion is had. ternatives to the proposal, in- of improving Cameron Run ity to plan out the future of ing the process ... I think this “I think this is a pretty big cluding shortening the length Park. He said he agreed with Cameron Run Park. could really kick start a great step in and of itself, but we can of the proposed lease. city staff’s proposal, saying “We have built great mo- conversation about what we also think about what is pos- City council voted unan- the city would be missing an mentum up with commission’s want on there. They’re not sible here. We’ve had a lot of imously to send the proposal opportunity by not planning work and with the significant mutually exclusive,” Smed- civic engagement, but we can forward, and it’s docketed for to take over management. amount of money we invested berg said. have more, but we we haven’t a public hearing on Dec. 16. “The need is there now for in the consultant and com- Mayor Allison Silberberg had our public hearing yet,” - aepitropoulos@ that site to be used at much munity engagement,” Wilson said council needed to give Silberberg said. “…People need alextimes.com higher use than it is now, pe- said. “Let’s not now pause that riod and end of story ... I un- and wait several years to make derstand there’s no room in a final decision on what the the capital budget and things future of that is. Let’s get to a like that, but until we set that place where we can make a de- date certain, nothing is going cision about what our vision is

Medicare Counselors from the CAREGIVER FROM | 27 Division of Aging and Adult Services, and Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program can help. people know the real person Learn the basics of Medicare behind the hero façade. coverage and choices and get a Caregivers whose cos- personalized benefits checkup. tumes include acting like When: Nov. 28 Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. - Medicare Enjoy the Carefree they always have everything Updates together are typically falling 2 – 5 p.m. - Part D Enrollment apart behind closed doors. Assistance Location: Beatley Library, 5005 Lifestyle You Deserve Aim to be a real-life, hu- Duke St. “We’ve made a lot man, good-enough caregiv- Registration required: call 703-746- iscover eetwh yCarol man yand pe oMJ.ple Carollike y oandu h aMJve careom greate er. Maintain relationships. 5999 or email DAAS@alexandriava. of “goodI’ve mfriaedned sa s lion tc e buddies. ey are also next door neighbors. gov. moving to Hermi tage” Carol is 88 years old and MJ is 79. Carol Socialize. Have realistic ex- The City of Alexandria is committed D pectations of yourself. And to compliance with the Americans since moving t o exMmovedperienc toe aHermitage new lifest yNorthernle with an Virginia array of fromservic es most importantly, ask for with Disabilities Act, as amended. the Hermitage.” andArlington ameniti eabouts. Jus ta ask year re sibeforedent JMJ,ohn who Mu tcamechler ,from who help. Stop trying to be a hero To request a reasonable accommodation, email maurice. appMontgomeryreciates the fCounty,reedom Maryland.from hom eAer main movingtenance the — it’s impossible and unnec- [email protected] or call 571- and the opportunity to participate in clubs and social essary. 384-5244. two friends discovered a shared love of outdoor walks activities. Our residents also rave about our superb VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES on the grounds of the community and around the Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, NEEDED IN ALEXANDRIA quiet neighborhood streets. Carol focuses on her The Northern Virginia Long-Term MSW, LCSW-C, CSP (Certified ovebalancerall fee withling o af functionalcaring and tnesssecuri tclassy th a4xt c oma weekes w andith Speaking Professional), the Care Ombudsman Program is looking for people who are empathetic, livMJing enjoys at the Hreadingermita inge .the library. Carol likes the many founder of Jenerations Health, diplomatic, assertive and skilled is the author of “Cruising communicators to be volunteer Yointerestingu’ll also gai peoplen peac e and of mi MJnd enjoys know theing manythat h ealth Through Caregiving: Reducing ombudsmen. As an ombudsman you will be excursions and the reading club. It feels like a family The Stress of Caring For Your care and supportive services are available right here, if assigned to visit a local nursing here at Hermitage Northern Virginia. Loved One.” To download a or assisted living facility, working you ever need them. free chapter, go to www.cruis- to ensure that residents’ rights are being protected and helping For more information, call 703-797-3814. ingthroughcaregiving.com. residents with problems that they are unable to resolve alone. Call Volunteer ombudsmen must 703-797-3814 RELATED EVENTS volunteer four hours per week for one year. Visits must occur between to schedule a tour MEDICARE UPDATE AND 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. of our beautifully MEDICARE BENEFITS Ongoing training and support appointed CHECKUP provided. · Are you New to Medicare or the The next initial three-day training will apartments. caregiver for a Medicare beneficiary? be March 19, 21 and 29, 2018. Plus · Are you paying too much for save the date of April 2, 2018. prescription medications? For more information: call 703-324- www.hermitagenova.org · Are you on the right Medicare Part D 5861or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ prescription plan? LTCOmbudsman 30 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES

A simple table gets its spark Color trends for from red accents courtesy of Crate and Barrel. An- choring the table the holiday table is a 120-inch- long runner, BY ELAINE MARKOUTSAS trend-spotter who heads Ta- embroidered with ble and Dine, a lifestyle brand holly sprigs and Part 2 of 2 and marketing studio, set a berries. A col- stunning table with plates by lection of tapers In last week’s column, we artist Darbie Angell, showing and pillar candles discussed the never-ending just how to turn the tables on in shapely silver search for style in holiday convention, with a striking holders command the table. The tables. Blending tradition black-and-white runner. silver is echoed with style keeps a table fresh. “The stripes are bold, but in chargers and This week we examine how it allowed room to highlight flatware. To make to use color trends to create the watercolors and Darbie’s the setting even an eye-popping and memo- grand style,” says Shearer. more magical, red rable table for Thanksgiving, “Vases filled with blue-col- glass ornaments Christmas or Hanukkah. ored water and single stems with green bases At a recent tabletop show of irises were kind of icing on are suspended in New York, blue reinforced the cake.” from ribbons in staggered heights its stronghold as a perennially Rich cobalt often is a go- above the table. favorite color. It always trans- to hue on Hanukkah tables, lates well on a holiday table. PHOTO/CRATE AND Deborah Shearer, a tabletop SEE COLOR | 31 BARREL HOME OF THE WEEK Cottage-style living in the heart of Del Ray

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PHOTO/POTTERY BARN Blue and silver are a winning combination on this Hanukkah table. The Hanukkah celebration plates (and bowls) come in sets that depict four sides of the dreidel, with Hebrew lettering that means “a great miracle happens here.”

COLOR FROM | 30 salad plates are becoming sta- dy Chilewich, whose epony- ples in a variety of shades, in- mous brand features a range and new dreidel-patterned cluding apricots and tradition- of textured vinyl placemats, dishes at Pottery Barn are al reds and greens. At Sur la some dressed with metal- modern in graphics and pla- Table (www.surlatable.com), a lics. “Around the holidays, cemats on an open field. Kim traditional holly and pine col- creating a warm, inviting Seybert, whose signature is lection, which features a cen- environment is as important luxe beaded table runners tral Christmas motif with a as the good food. It sets the STATE OF BUSINESS and placemats, designed an holly and berry border and red tone and plays a big part in out-of-this-world wood pla- outlines on scalloped plates, bringing people together.” Tuesday, December 5, 2017 cemat called Cosmos in vivid is set on a red plaid charger, With so much traffic on 7:30am-9:30am shades of blue with gold foil- which would be equally strik- Pinterest and Instagram, as Alexandria Hilton Mark Center - Terrace Room ing in swirls. It’s especially ing with solid white. well as blogs and table-set- fetching with traditional chi- White dinnerware, mod- ting tips on retail sites, we 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311 na bordered in blue and gold. ern or traditional, of course have much more access to www.alexchamber.com Fall tables, especial- goes with most everything. creative solutions, even ly those for Thanksgiving, It’s so easy to decorate rounded out with recipes seem to invite orange, rus- around it in palettes of your to supplement your own. In PRESENTED BY set and aubergine tones choosing, whether traditional turn, this range of options that are easily inspired by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or really seems to feed the cour- heirloom pumpkins in pret- Christmas, or something un- age to try something new, or ty shades of sage, apricot predictable in hue or pattern. a catalyst to believe you can and white, gourds in golden For those who don’t like do something spectacular, tones, pomegranates and fussy decor or table settings, even if you’ve never fancied eggplants. Ceramic pump- there’s an art to the minimal yourself as artistic. kin plates, platters or tureens as well. Above all, it’s about cre- make wonderful seasonal ac- “Each table is a blank can- ating an experience, and no cessories, as well as thought- vas that provides a creative matter what the holiday, giv- The Alexandria Times is your ful hostess gifts. opportunity to combine col- ing thanks for the company Plaid hors d’oeuvres and ors and textures,” says San- of family and good friends. hometown newspaper. 32 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR engagement. Kids, faith leaders, directly from Scotland distilleries, a NOVEMBER 18 community leaders and officers come Scottish ale sampling, as well as beer, together to break bread and socialize. wine and food. There is also a special VIRGINIA CIDER FESTIVAL Enjoy Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Patrons Hour from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with a selection of ciders from more than Location: Charles Houston Recreation rare, top-shelf Scotch and passed 12 Virginia cideries. A ticket includes Center, 901 Wythe St. hors d’oeuvres. eight tastings, a souvenir glass, live Information: 703-746-6211 Time: Patron Hour, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; music and fun fall activities. Food General Admission, 8 to 10:30 p.m. trucks are available. Additional Location: The Atrium Building, 277 S. tasting tickets and special tasting NOVEMBER 23 Washington St. lectures available for purchase onsite. Information: www.campagnacenter. Dress for the weather – this event is TURKEY TROT A Thanksgiving org outdoors. Tickets are $45. morning tradition, the 41st Time: 2 to 6 p.m. annual Turkey Trot will be held on Nov. Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. 24. With nearly 6,000 runners, and DECEMBER 2 Washington St. some of the fastest elite runners on Information: 703-746-4554 the east coast, the Turkey Trot is a SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WALK great way to start your Thanksgiving The Campagna Center’s iconic FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM morning. As always, dogs and strollers Scottish Christmas Walk Parade takes BUS This special African-American are welcome and allotted their own place on Saturday, December 2, when history tour begins at Mount Vernon starting area. The 5-mile run/walk dozens of Scottish clans dressed in with a viewing of new exhibition follows the roads of Del Ray starting colorful tartans parade through the “Lives Bound Together,” which details and ending at George Washington streets of Old Town, joined by pipe slavery on George Washington’s Middle School at the corner of and drum bands from around the plantation. Curators of the exhibit will Braddock Road and Mount Vernon region, as well as terriers and hounds. lead the tour. Visitors will then walk Avenue. The event is Metro accessible Time: 11 a.m. to Mount Vernon’s slave cemetery for via the Braddock Road Metro Station. Location: Old Town (Begins at St. $10 Adults, $8 Students, $8 Seniors a site talk with archaeologists. After Time: Starts at 9 a.m. Asaph and Wolfe streets) lunch, guests will board a bus to visit Location: Del Ray Information: www.campagnacenter. 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria VA Information: alexandriaturkeytrot.com org Bishop Ireton - Garwood Whaley Auditorium Gum Springs, a historic African- American community, and Freedmen HOLIDAY HOMES TOURS The Cemetery Memorial, the burial ground NOVEMBER 24 for more than 1,700 escaped slaves. Campagna Center presents the The tour will conclude at Mount annual Holiday Home Tours. Explore

Vernon at 4 p.m. The event will be TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Alexandria’s history and take This annual city event will start off held rain or shine. A ticket costs $50 advantage of this rare opportunity FIRST NIGHT the holiday season with the lighting and will include box lunch and bus to stroll through some of Old Town’s of the city tree and a program that transport. most splendid homes, which will ALEXANDRIA includes a welcome by the Town Crier, be decked out for the holidays by Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor Allison Silberberg and other acclaimed interior designers and local Location: George Washington’s city officials, as well as a visit from florists. Admission costs $40 per December 31, 2017 Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Santa and holiday performances for person. Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia residents and visitors. Time: 12:30 to 4 p.m. An Old Town New Year’s Eve 22121 Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Old Town Information: 703-746-4554 CELEBRATION Location: Market Square, 301 King Information: www.campagnacenter. St. org FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE Information: 703-746-4343 MUSEUM’S KIDS’ CRAFT DAY BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS At Come create and take home craft and sundown on the day of Alexandria’s ornament projects inspired by early 24 Indoor Venues in Old Town and One in Del Ray NOVEMBER 25 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, firefighting history. They will be great experience one of the region’s most FIREWORKS ON THE gifts for the holidays or any time of SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY beloved holiday traditions with the year for children aged 4 to 8 and their Shop small and buy local this year 18th Annual Alexandria Holiday caregivers. Children and caregivers with more than 150 artists at the Boat Parade of Lights. Alexandria’s work on crafts and visit the historic Torpedo Factory. The building will stay harbor shines as dozens of brightly POTOMAC firehouse together. open until 8 p.m. to make sure you’ve lit boats cruise the Potomac River sponsored by Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. got time to visit all three floors and at the historic waterfront. Boats Location: Friendship Firehouse find that perfect gift. Enjoy live music, will be decked to impress a panel Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. artist meet-and-greets and highlights of judges who will award prizes in Information: Alexandriava.gov/Shop. from other small businesses, eleven categories, including Best in including The Board Bus, Together We Show, Thinking Outside the Christmas THE STORY OF PIE Pie is an Bake, EatsPlace and more. Box and Hardiest Souls. D.C. media PLUS afternoon adventures with the American tradition and the history of Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. personality Tommy McFly of 94.7 Ninth Annual Fun Hunt and new creative pie is rich in flavor. Pies of all kinds Location: Torpedo Factory Arts Fresh FM will serve as the parade and culinary activities all around town. have been around for thousands Center, 105 N. Union St. announcer while the Fresh FM of years and have been adapted to Information: 703-746-4570 Street Team presents music, games Don’t miss the area’s largest, safest, family-friendly, every culture. Debbie Waugh of Green and prizes on the dock from 5 to 7 budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration! Springs Garden shows the story of A.P.Y.C. TREE SALE Buy a wreath p.m. Santa Claus will arrive by fireboat pie from medieval times to today. or tree to help send kids to the at the Alexandria City Marina before Naturally, a pie and coffee reception Alexandria Police Youth Camp/Camp the parade at 3 p.m. and will walk to will follow. The event costs $15 in Kekoka. Sales will continue while the Torpedo Factory Art Center where Children 12 and under, and active military are FREE advance and $20 at the door. supplies remain. he will meet with children until 6 Time: 2 p.m. Badge and schedule information at PRESENTING SPONSORS Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Ongoing p.m. Parade-goers are invited to step Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum FirstNightAlexandria.org event) in to the Torpedo Factory Art Center & Garden, 614 Oronoco St. Location: 110 Callahan St. which will be open until 9 p.m. with #ALXFirstNight Information: http://www. Information: www.alexpyc.org its annual Holiday Festival from 2 to leefendallhouse.org/ 6 p.m. Kids can also scout for art with a building-wide scavenger hunt DECEMBER 1 before and after taking photos with NOVEMBER 19 Santa. Special performances at the To place an advertisement call TASTE OF SCOTLAND Attended art center include appearances by the C.O.P.S FRIENDSGIVING Come by hundreds of guests annually, this Alexandria Choral Society Pro Coro sales at 703-739-0001. out to the Charles Houston Recreation festive event features a Scotch tasting Center for a night of community menu, including a variety of Scotches SEE CALENDAR | 33 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 33 Classifieds CALENDAR FROM | 32 CANDLELIGHT TOURS Take HELP WANTED qualified. Job placement assis- ing. If you have any comments a break from the fast pace of the and the Silver 5 Brass Quintet. tance. Call Aviation Institute of regarding the proposal above, season and enjoy the unique charm COMPUTER USER SUP- Time: Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Maintenance 877-204-4130 please contact Planning and Zon- and history of Old Town at Gadsby’s PORT SPECIALIST- BS in Location: Alexandria waterfront ing staff at 703.746.4666 or email Tavern Museum, Carlyle House and Business Admin./Information Information: www.visitalexandriava. TRUCK DRIVERS the planner listed no later than com/boatparade Lee-Fendall House. Enjoy seasonal Systems; 6 months exp. in IT December 7, 2017 decorations, entertainment and Support; Technical Skills: MS CDL TRAINING FOR light refreshments. This year Lloyd Word & Excel, SQL, VBA, Python LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! DECEMBER 3 House joins the tour, hosting members of Beth El Hebrew & UML Methodology; able to $45,000-$60,000 1st Year! ANNUAL DEL RAY STUDIO Congregation, the oldest Jewish analyze the requirements & 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. HOLIDAY SHOW This show and congregation in Northern Virginia, develop tech. solutions to busi- Veterans in Demand! Rich- sale features a variety fine arts and as they share the traditions of ness problems. Please MAIL all mond/Fredericksburg 877-CDS- crafts from eight Del Ray artists Hanukkah. Admission for adults CV’s to Potomac River Holdings 4CDL; ALEXANDRIA PLANNING and their friends, including carved is $25, $20 for active military COMMISSION & CITY and turned wood creations, fine 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite Lynchburg/Roanoke 855-CDS- members and seniors and $5 for jewelry, woodfired pottery/ceramics, 110, Alexandria, VA 22314. 4CDL; Front Royal/Winchester COUNCIL children between the ages of six painted silk scarves, turned pens, DECEMBER 2017 and 17. 844-CDS-4CDL paper mache masks, upcycle bags, AUCTIONS The items described below will be handmade cards and more. Time: 4 to 9 p.m. BROWN TRUCKING – is Time: Noon Location: Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. ONLINE AUCTION Construc- heard by the Planning Commis- Royal St. looking for COMPANY DRIVERS Location: Studio of Stephen Lally tion Equipment & Trucks 11/19, sion and the City Council on Pottery, 8 E. Howell Ave. Information: 703-746-4242 and OWNER OPERATORS. Brown 9 AM – 11/21, 11 AM the dates and times listed below. Information: www. requires: CDL-A, 2 years of Excavators, Dozers, Road NOTICE: Some of the items stephenlallypottery.com tractor trailer experience OTR Tractors, Loaders, Dump Trucks, listed below may be placed on a or Regional (Multiple states) in DECEMBER 10 Trailers & More! consent calendar. A consent item DECEMBER 9 the last 3 years, good MVR and BID ON-SITE: 3600 Deepwater will be approved at the beginning COLONIAL HANDBELL Terminal Road, Richmond VA PSP. Apply: www.driveforbrown. of the meeting without discussion DECK THE HALLS WITH RINGERS CONERT The Colonial com. Contact Brandon Collins. unless someone asks that it be SANTA Looking for a way to involve English Handbell Ringers perform www.motleys.com • 804-232- children in the holiday celebrations? 3300 • VAAL#16 919-291-7616. taken off the consent calendar clad in colonial attire, bringing a and considered separately. The Look no further than the Deck the 5-octave set of nearly 80 handbells Halls event. This fun-filled morning from the world-famous Whitechapel HOME FOR SALE Planning Commission reserves is a long cherished occasion full of ACCELERATED SALE foundry in London. The ringers the right to recess and continue arts and crafts, carols, cookies and 354.36±AC • 2 Tracts Offered. MILLION DOLLAR breathtak- will perform children’s classics, the public hearing to a future story time with Santa. Sold at or above $1,000,000! ing views on this 31 acre hilltop timeless holiday tunes, and date. For further information, Time: 10 a.m. to Noon 6731 Secretary Sand Road, original show-stoppers. Audience ranch close to Staunton, VA with call the Department of Planning Location: St Paul’s Episcopal Albemarle, VA ONLINE OFFERS Church, 288 S. Pitt St. participation in the sing-a-long 2600SF, guest house, 4 car and Zoning at 703-746-4666 11/14–11/16, 3PM Information: www.campagnacenter. encouraged. Identical performances garage, and 6 stall equestrian or visit www.alexandriava.gov/ at both 2 p.m. and also 4 p.m. www.motleys.com • (804)601- org barn. $599,000 Sandy Martin planning. Time: 2 to 3 p.m., 4 to 5 p.m. 8147 VA16 EHO 540-271-3481 KWANZAA WORKSHOP The Location: Lyceum, 201 S. ALEXANDRIA PLANNING Alexandria Black History Museum Washington St. REAL ESTATE AUCTION. COMMISSION will host a Kwanzaa Workshop. Information: https://www. LEGAL NOTICES December 8, 2 PM. Commercial TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 Kwanzaa, celebrated Dec. 15 to alexandriava.gov/Lyceum Jan. 1, is one of three inherently parcel at I-81, Exit 98 (Dublin) ALEXANDRIA PLANNING 7:00 PM, CITY HALL African American celebrations, in Pulaski County. 11.89+/- ac. DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS along with Juneteenth and Watch DECEMBER 15 lot has excellent visibility from NOTICE OF 301 KING STREET Night. This interactive workshop I-81, adjoins the northbound ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA will present what you should FRIDAY EVENING CHAMBER lanes and exit ramp, and has know about Kwanzaa and how to CONCERT The Symphony The following request has been ALEXANDRIA CITY celebrate it. Included will be history, extensive frontage on Rt. Orchestra of Northern Virginia received for administrative re- COUNCIL principles, symbols, activities and (SONOVA), in collaboration with the 100. Neighboring businesses view and approval. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, decorating ideas to aid in planning include national hotel, restau- your own Kwanzaa Celebration. The Office of the Arts, will host a series For information about this appli- 2017 program will be entertaining and of Friday Evening Chamber concerts rant, convenience store and cation or to comment, visit the 9:30 AM, CITY HALL educational for children, youth and beginning at 7:30 p.m.Treat yourself retail chains. Public water and City’s website at www.alexandri- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS to some of the best chamber adults. There is a $5 admission fee sewer available. Zoned CM, ava.gov/planning or call (703) 301 KING STREET and reservations are encouraged. music the region has to offer, at an Commercial. Pulaski Co. Tax 746-4666. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. affordable price, in a convenient Parcel 065-1-133. Tax Assessed Location: Alexandria Black History location. This Christmas-themed Value: $832,300. Minimum Bid: Special Use Permit #2017-00119 The Planning Commission will Month, 902 Wythe St. concert will feature “A Brass 3223 Duke Street – Proposed hold a work session prior to the Information: 703-746-4356 Christmas,” with the brass quintet $730,000. 5% buyer’s premi- Business: Massage Establishment public hearing to discuss Small playing holiday favorites in a family- um. Previews: Fri., Nov. 17 & CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS IN friendly musical event. Fri., Dec. 1 from 12 Noon – 2 Request for a new administrative Area Plan Implementation. The CAMP OPEN HOUSE Holiday Time: 7:30 p.m. PM. Contact Jonna McGraw (VA Special Use Permit to operate a work session will begin at 6PM event interprets how Christmas Location: Durant Arts Center, 1605 #2434), Woltz & Associates, massage establishment; zoned and go until approximately 7PM was observed during the Civil War. Cameron St. CG/Commercial General Zone. and will be held in the City Hall Program features a patriotic Union Inc, Brokers & Auctioneers, Information: http://bit.ly/2vSKXRd Santa Claus, soldiers in winter Roanoke, VA at 800-551-3588 APPLICANT: Gang Hu & Yifei Council Workroom, 2nd floor of camps, the Officers’ Hut decorated or visit www.woltz.com. He City Hall, 301 King Street, Alex- for the season, fort tours, and a DECEMBER 16 PLANNER: Madeleine Sims – andria, Virginia 22314. Victorian tree in the Museum. Kids EDUCATION madeleine.sims@alexandriava. can make an ornament or holiday Coordinated Development Dis- card. HOLIDAY TOY DELIVERY The gov APD Community Oriented Policing CAREER TRAINING trict#2017-0003 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. In accordance with section Section will deliver toys to children Development Special Use Permit Location: Fort Ward Museum & AIRLINE MECHANIC 11-500 of the zoning ordinance, Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock St. around Alexandria. #2017-0005 TRAINING – Get FAA certifica- the above listed request may be Information: 703-746-4848 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation Management Location: Citywide tion to fix planes. Approved for approved administratively by the HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA Information: 703-746-6211 military benefits. Financial Aid if Director of Planning and Zon- SEE CLASSIFIEDS | 39 34 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View A visionary response Opinion to tangible need “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” Too often in life, dealings seem to be zero-sum, meaning one side - Thomas Jefferson loses while the other wins. Issues at the national level regularly de- fault to this line of thinking, as partisan rancor makes win-win situ- ations increasingly elusive. Locally, development or redevelopment issues in Alexandria too often devolve into an “us vs. them” situation. Waterfront redevelop- ment, the Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens small area plan and now the wooded area behind the Temple Beth El are but a few examples where it seems one side wins while the other loses. When viewed through this prism, the win-win-win plan of Church of the Resurrection to keep its church alive while also significantly boosting Alexandria’s affordable housing supply by partnering with the city, state and a nonprofit builder is even more impressive. As de- tailed in this issue’s page 1 story, this endeavor is affirming on many levels. First, it’s a story of redemption. Church of the Resurrection has an older building that is too large for a congregation winnowed over time by demographics and location. According to its rector, the Rev. Jo Belser, church leaders were casting about for ways to stay afloat simply for survival’s sake. When they devised the plan to lease most of their property for affordable housing, it was still from a self-sur- Your Views vival perspective. And then a wonderful thing happened. The affordable housing project became the church’s mission and a congregation that had felt Removing Washington’s plaque adrift had a sense of purpose. It was revitalized. This is also a lesson about the type of innovation that will be needed long-term to rebuild Alexandria’s supply of affordable hous- is a ‘bridge too far’ ing in a region where lower-wage earners have dwindling options. To the editor: support our denomination’s longstand- Partnerships between multiple, seemingly disparate entities are go- The decision by Christ Church to re- ing advocacy for, and efforts aimed at ing to be necessary. Creative thinking and bold leadership will be at move George Washington’s plaque is re- advancing, social justice for everyone a premium. ally hard to stomach, but the removal of regardless of race, religion, gender or “All” this project took was collaboration between an individual Robert E. Lee’s is another story entirely. national origin, and in fact I can’t stom- church, the church’s governing body – the Episcopal Diocese of Vir- Yes, Washington was a slave own- ach churches that support those spew- ginia – a building partner, the City of Alexandria and the Virginia state er, as was lawful even in my own very ing hate-filled rhetoric that is so anti- government in Richmond. The project is not yet a done deal, as final Yankee Connecticut at that time. But no thetical to our Christian faith in their city council approval and tax credits from the state are essential to one did more than Washington to es- dishonoring of the teachings and life move it forward. But the probability is high that both will be granted. tablish our country, and not only for his of Jesus. That being said, the remov- Additions to Alexandria’s affordable housing supply in recent outstanding and unfailing leadership al of the Washington plaque is really a years have generally been much smaller: nine units contributed by a through the toughest times of the Rev- “bridge too far” when considered in the developer as part of a larger project here, two units added by a non- olutionary War but also for his central totality of his life and all that we owe profit there. This endeavor is exciting because it adds 113 new lower role in encouraging the drafting and him as the Father of our Country. rent apartments all at once. then ratification of our Constitution. But as far as I’m concerned they can Finally, the Church of the Resurrection project provides hope. It’s In fact, even after all of that careful take Lee’s plaque down any time they encouraging to longtime advocates for affordable housing that larger draftsmanship, it’s very likely that the want. He was a traitor to our nation gains are possible. But most importantly, it’s a concrete step forward Constitution would not have been rat- who violated his oath as an officer to for those who want to work and live in Alexandria, but increasingly ified by sufficient states to create the uphold our country and was responsible can’t afford to do so. Alexandria’s city council replaced words of sup- United States had not everyone under- for killing more American soldiers than port with real money for affordable housing when it set aside contin- stood that Washington would be our the combined total of all American mil- gency funds in last year’s budget for this project. first President and could be trusted to itary losses in all of our other wars to Yes, details remain to be worked out, such as ensuring that the site do right in that office and not turn it this day. contains enough parking for both the church and apartment complex into a kingship for himself — as much Moreover, research has shown that (we don’t think the current proposal does). But the larger picture is of Europe expected at that time and as the erection of monuments and plaques undeniable: this is a visionary plan that will make a real difference in others would apparently gladly do today to Confederate “heroes” roughly corre- Alexandria on multiple fronts. if allowed. Kudos to all involved. As an Episcopalian myself, I strongly SEE TOO FAR | 37 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 35

How about forgiveness Justice Matters for Lee and Washington? with Bryan Porter

To the editor: ored by President Ulysses S. Unfortunately it is not Grant to have been invited What constitutes a lawful detention surprising that the lead- to the White House. Wash- ership of Christ Church ington likewise freed his This is the first of a series sonable, articulable suspicion” a search of their person, al- has decided to move the slaves. His devotion to the of columns exploring police/ that a person has committed a though officers may conduct plaques for Robert E. Lee cause of his countrymen citizen encounters. crime may briefly detain the a limited weapons pat-down if and George Washing- and his perseverance, cour- person in order to confirm or they can articulate a reason- ton. We live in a society age and leadership in the Imagine a scenario: you are dispel their suspicion. Given able belief that the person is with a damaging predilec- face of adversity led us to walking out of a local depart- the name of the case, these armed and dangerous. tion to search for the sins the free nation we enjoy. ment store having completed detentions are often referred When conducted in com- of others as well as to iden- That defending Washing- some holiday shop- to as “Terry” stops. pliance with these consti- tify imagined slights and ton in his parish church is ping. As you reach The Terry case tutional constraints, inves- frights. The decision, while necessary beggars belief. your car, a police is fascinating. It tigative detentions are an not surprising, is disap- However, the ultimate officer approaches was decided in the important law-enforcement pointing in the extreme. question is this: does this you. She orders you middle of the Civil tool. In Alexandria, deten- It is easy to find fault church and its leadership to stop and to drop Rights Era, and the tions have directly led to and to judge people who not believe in forgive- your shopping bags. implications of the arrests in a host of serious made decisions more than ness? If Lee and Wash- She tells you that decision were not crimes such as murders, rob- 150 years ago. There is the ington have sinned, what she is investigating lost on the Supreme beries and sexual assaults. added benefit that they about forgiveness? At the a shoplifting offense BRYAN PORTER Court. The Court Without Terry stops, many vi- have no opportunity to crucifixion Jesus said of his and that you match the de- acknowledged arguments of olent crimes would simply not defend or explain their ac- tormentors «Father forgive scription of the shoplifter. civil rights groups against be solved. tions. them.” Matthew 6:14-15 You ask the officer if you such detentions and stated However, police depart- Lee spent his post-Civil says “If you forgive others are under arrest. She replies, that the decision should not ments must comport with the War life advocating uni- their trespasses your Heav- “No, you are just being de- be taken as an approval of de- constraints of the Terry deci- fication. He immediately enly Father will forgive tained for investigative pur- tentions outside of the “legit- sion. A department that allows took the oath of allegiance you.” I encourage recon- poses” and requests your imate investigative sphere.” individual officers discretion to the Union and urged his sideration in keeping with identification. A moment Indeed, the Court was worried to stop whomever they wish, compatriots to do so as Christian faith and charity. later, another police officer that investigative detentions without articulating facts aris- well. He freed his slaves. -David A. Norcross, slowly drives past your loca- might be abused and there- ing to reasonable suspicion, or He was sufficiently hon- Alexandria tion. Inside his police car is fore strictly regulated the that condones practices such as the cashier who witnessed the manner in which they were to a full search of a detained per- shoplifting offense inside the be conducted. son during a detention, would store and who called police. For instance, prior to de- be encouraging its officers to Christ Church should hold You hear over the offi- taining someone, police offi- violate the law. at-large vote on plaques cer’s radio: “The witness says cers must be able to articulate Most citizens do not realize that’s not the suspect.” The specific facts that establish the prosecutor’s role in both To the editor: the issue at hand, and the officer who detained you the person to be detained teaching constitutional law Members of the clergy meetings were held simply looks at you and says: “Sorry might be involved in criminal and ensuring compliance with of Christ Church are saying to acclimate the attendees to for the inconvenience, but you activity. Officers must have its mandates. Over the past that meetings were held with the decision and to create an matched the description we more than a “mere hunch” decade I have taught literally their congregants to discuss impression that they’d been were given of the thief. You’re that the person is involved in thousands of law enforcement the removal of the Robert E. afforded input. free to leave now” and hands a crime. An officer cannot de- officers about the Constitu- Lee and George Washington I suspect this is also what you your driver’s license. tain anyone they choose, nor tion, teaching them to honor plaques from the sanctu- occurred at Christ Church. I So, while you have done can they stop someone simply this revered document and ary of that church. They are would also hasten to say nothing wrong, you have been because they happen to be in a to uphold the oath they took also saying the vestry of the that a vestry is generally a stopped by an officer, briefly certain area or neighborhood. upon assuming office. church voted unanimous- very small group, and their detained and, for a moment, Furthermore, detentions Police officers work a dan- ly for the plaques to be re- unanimous vote may well be suspected of a crime. The ob- must be as brief as possible gerous job for little fame and moved. nullified by a vote among the vious question is: can the po- — in most circumstances, less fortune. I will always In the past, I have at- congregants at large. lice lawfully do this? no longer than ten minutes. believe that, when done cor- tended many organizations’ I hope the 1,800 members The answer to this ques- Officers cannot take a de- rectly and within established meetings in which similar of Christ Church will insist tion is, in certain circum- tained person to headquar- constitutional constraints, controversial issues were on an at-large vote on this is- stances, a definite “yes.” In the ters against their will; the policing is a noble calling. discussed with the rank and sue before allowing the des- landmark 1968 case of “Terry Constitution does not coun- As the elected prosecu- file. In all of those situa- ecration of their sanctuary. v. Ohio,” the United States Su- tenance “running someone tor, my role is to help ensure tions, in reality a decision -Timothy Conway, preme Court ruled that police in for questioning.” Detained compliance with those con- had already been made on Alexandria officers who possess a “rea- persons are not subject to straints. 36 |NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Alexandria needs a Pity those ‘distracted’ by true master plan to George Washington To the editor: fast downward spiral in our worship space” to its work toward While not surprised, the teaching of its history churchgoers. To the editor: a tangible date, say, 2050. I am certainly appalled — both good and bad — to I pray that this same Our city has had to take Then, we ask ourselves what by the recent decision of its citizens and to those group is not so easily dis- its pulse with where it stands will attract people to live Christ Church to remove who visit the United States tracted that they have on issues of future develop- here at that time. From this the plaques of Robert E. from other countries. difficulty driving as they ment. In the debate over a inspection, our city can es- Lee and George Washing- The “safe spaces” and leave the church and drive business improvement dis- tablish its major goals. The ton from its building. The “micro-aggression” crowd north on Washington trict, and with the Potomac following four seem strong last time I checked, the will wave these two swords Street into Washington, Yard condominium contro- candidates for consider- latter of these two gen- of political correctness at D.C. versy, the need to do this ation: transparent and di- tlemen was the first pres- any and every situation Where will this mad- has become apparent. It is verse leadership, engaged ident of the United States they simply don’t like. ness end? Apparently central to articulating Al- citizens, a strong financial and greatly admired as One of the church lead- not at the steps of Christ exandria’s identity, and im- position and strong support both a Revolutionary War ers’ catch phrases in jus- Church. proving its future. How do for city beautification. hero and a great states- tifying the removal was to -Bill Turner, we grow as a city, what does Alexandria’s paradigm man. Our society is on a not “create a distraction in Alexandria that mean, and to the benefit of success would shift with of whom? these goals. It could in- Alexandria must contin- crease its competitiveness ue to grow, integrated in an past what targeted passion Join the Great American Smokeout economic and social sense. projects could achieve. With To the editor: smoke-free and our restau- join the Great American We must see it as a common transparent government and The Partnership for a rants are smoke-free. In Smokeout by making to- boat in which a rising tide contestable elections, we Healthier Alexandria has fact, the percentage of day your Big Quit. Tell your serves none but the public would reap one of diversity’s been actively working over adults who smoke in Al- friends and family the good interest. This we can define highest awards: an increase the last several years to exandria is lower than the news and call 800-QUIT- as transparent and effective in the quality of ideas. With give all Alexandrians the U.S. median, we have the NOW (800-784-8669) to development maximized for new Smart technology, staid opportunity to breathe lowest smoking rate among get the support you need to regional competitiveness. We municipal organizations clean and smoke-free air. our peer cities and coun- make your big quit success- act in this way on behalf of our could tap the energies of a In our Community Health ties and have already met ful. If you know someone community today and those wider public. Improvement Plan, we set the federal Healthy Peo- who smokes, let them know who will call this place home With development bal- an important goal to sig- ple 2020 goal of having 12 you care about them and in twenty or thirty years. As anced against an accurate nificantly reduce the pro- percent or fewer adults who that the Great American events showed recently, there appraisal of costs and bene- portion of residents who are current cigarette smok- Smokeout can be the start are points at which we can fits, we could rally to projects now smoke and reduce the ers. Among our youth, the of a longer, healthier life lose sight of this goal, to no that need extensive financial proportion of residents percentage of students who for them. For more infor- one’s long-term benefit, and support. With improved in- exposed to second-hand smoke in Alexandria is low- mation, see www.healthi- to everyone’s loss. frastructure, we could better smoke by 2019. er than national estimates eralexandria.org. Alexandria’s problems preserve the natural and his- So far, we have achieved for high-school students. -Allen Lomax begin with how it under- toric beauty of our city. After a lot. Many multi-fami- Despite these accom- and Jim Scott, stands its development all, we cannot keep a straight ly residences in Alexan- plishments, there is more Chair and Vice Chair, goals. A master plan for the face to begin with when dria are smoke-free, our work to do, and you can Partnership for a city has only existed since dumping millions of gallons parks and playgrounds are help. If you smoke, please Healthier Alexandria 1992. It is a mere amalgam, of sewage into the river. but not overarching strat- We fix problems when we egy, for independent small play a long game. When we area development plans. Lo- play together in this, with Thank you to Mayor Silberberg cal planning is essential for courage, things get done. We To the editor: Central Asia, as well as and federal authorities. smart growth. But excluding must challenge those pre- Mayor Allison Silber- from the United States. Everybody loved the may- consideration at the plan- sumptions omitted by the berg spoke at a dinner Mayor Silberberg wel- or’s talk and enjoyed tour- ning level of how we compete convenience of our views hosted by the Near East comed all the attendees ing Old Town Alexandria. as a whole is dangerous in a because of what the charity South Asia Center for and explained how local Mayor Silberberg did an competitive environment. of living here demands. And Strategic Studies, Nation- governments work in the excellent job representing Without this, our “master we do this for those who will al Defense University, on United States. Alexandria and, indeed, plan” is a misnomer: eigh- come to live here as much as Nov. 1. The attendees were The mayor also helped the entire United States. teen uncoordinated plans for those who already do so. senior foreign service and the foreign attendees un- -Gawdat Bahgat, operating in a vacuum. -Kevin Dunne, military officers from the derstand the coordina- National Defense University A true master plan picks Alexandria Middle East, South and tion between local, state Washington, D.C. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | 37 OUT OF THE ATTIC The origins of the ‘Dixie Pig’ restaurant Denise Dunbar In the first decades of the ubiquitous Coca-Cola logo, Publisher & Editor twentieth century, Alexan- was designed to be seen by [email protected] dria’s economy was still re- speeding motorists with an Jane Hughes bounding from the devasta- urge for locally-made pulled Publisher & tion of the Civil War, but was pork, hot coffee or delicious Sales Director very much culturally aligned Virginia Maid ice cream. [email protected] with its former sister states The reference to “Dixie” Patrice V. Culligan that had dared to secede from in the name clearly denoted Publisher Emerita the Union a half-century ear- that this establishment served [email protected] lier. Even until the 1960s, “Southern” barbeque, which EDITORIAL signs at the entrance to the not only appealed to local res- city were marked by the criss- idents but also attracted tour- Alexa Epitropoulos crossed images of both the ists who longed for this unique Managing Editor & Reporter [email protected] United States and the Confed- fare normally not found in erate States flags, and proud- Northern climes. Though Missy Schrott ly welcomed visitors to the PHOTO /ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY the origin of the word is still Reporter “Gateway to the South.” debated, historians general- [email protected] During this time, fine din- Hungry tourists pass- now Powhatan Street, and the ly agree that it evolved from ADVERTISING ing opportunities in the city ing through Alexandria on George Washington Memori- the ten dollar note used by Patrice V. Culligan were few and far between, their way to Mount Vernon al Parkway, which opened in the Citizens National Bank in [email protected] largely due to restrictions on satisfied their palates at bet- 1932. Until the realignment New Orleans, labeled “Dix” alcoholic beverages. Along ter-known chain restaurants of U.S. Route 1 at the Monroe in French, or from the 1763 Marty DeVine the King Street corridor, most like Howard Johnson’s, Hot Avenue railroad bridge circa Mason-Dixon line drawn by [email protected] restaurants were marginal Shoppes and the Little Tav- 1970, Powhatan Street was Jeremiah Dixon which re- Margaret Stevens greasy-spoon luncheonettes ern at the north end of Wash- the primary entryway to Al- solved a boundary dispute [email protected] that catered to city govern- ington Street, where several exandria from the north. between free and slave states. Deb Riley ment workers or local shop- motels could also accommo- In 1924, Emma Griffin The Dixie Pig flourished at [email protected] pers. The profit margin of date an overnight stay. This Robinson opened one of Al- this location until about 1940, these limited-menu cafes was area was particularly attrac- exandria’s most popular food when it was sold and re-opened Jane Hughes [email protected] so close that most were iden- tive to investors mindful of service establishments adja- as Kaus’s Barbeque. Nine years tified by signs promoting the the increasingly motorized cent to this important inter- later, another Dixie Pig with Tina Gehring logos of popular soft drinks, public, as it was located at the section, the famous Dixie Pig. an even more prominent neon Office Manager like Coca-Cola or 7-Up, of- juncture of the old Alexan- This was the first of several sign was opened at Powhatan [email protected] fered at no or reduced price by dria-Washington Turnpike, barbeque emporiums built in Street and Bashford Lane by GRAPHIC DESIGN national bottlers. built in 1809 along what is Alexandria and nearby Fair- Arthur “Pid” Griffin and his Aleksandra (Sasha) fax County by members of the wife Anne, better known as Kochurova Griffin and Robinson fami- “Sis.” References to this iconic [email protected] TOO FAR FROM | 34 full Confederate surrender lies. The original restaurant, restaurant have been included at Appomattox and not the seen in this 1926 view, was a in major films and television CONTRIBUTORS sponds with the time of the maintenance of perpetual small, crudely built affair, but shows such as “Remember the Evan Berkowitz rise of Jim Crow laws in the guerrilla war in the South was able to increase its capac- Titans” and “West Wing.” Kim Gilliam South and had some of the as Confederate President ity by offering curbside ser- Louise Krafft same motivation. The one Jefferson Davis had sought. vice to those willing to eat in Out of the Attic is Jeff McQuilkin thing Lee did that was hon- -Stephen M. Hudspeth, their cars. Even the over-the- provided by the Office of Laura Sikes Dr. Vivek Sinha orable was to encourage Wilton, Connecticut top signage, featuring the Historic Alexandria. Jordan Wright

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CLASSIFIEDS FROM | 33 Buchanan Street district zone. Applicant: Rodney Hilton APPLICANT: Nicholas Ovel Plan Special Use Permit #2017- PLANNER: Madeleine Sims – Information about the above ABC NOTICE 0103 madeleine.sims@alexandriava. item(s) may be obtained from Encroachment #2017-0004 gov Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control the Department of Planning 2901 Hermitage Road / P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261 Encroachment #2017-0005 www.abc.virginia.gov and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King In accordance with section 2200 Mill Road – Eisenhower Street Room 2100, Alexandria, 11-500 of the zoning ordinance, RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART 2 (POSTING AND PUBLISHING) East Block 20 Virginia 22314, or at www.alex- the above listed request may be PUBLISHING NOTICE Public hearing and consideration andriava.gov/dockets. approved administratively by the Please publish the following item in the legal notice section of your newspaper. Please refer to the instructions provided on page 9. of requests for: (A) a Coordi- Director of Planning and Zon- nated Development District ing. If you have any comments AV Resto Group Concept Plan amendment to [Full name(s) of owner(s):] ______regarding the proposal above, If general partnership, enter partners’ names or name of partnership. If LP, LLP, LLC or corporation, enter reflect a change in land use and name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club, please contact Planning and Zon- enter name. Only if a sole proprietor, enter first, middle and last name. an increase in the maximum ing staff at 703.746.4666 or email The People's Drug allowed building height; (B) a Trading as: ______the planner listed no later than (trade name) Development Special Use Permit ALEXANDRIA PLANNING 103 N. Alfred St. December 7, 2017 ______for development of a high-rise DEPARTMENT (exact street address where business will trade) residential apartment building Alexandria NOTICE OF ______(city/town) and associated site improve- ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW City of Alexandria 22314 ments; (C) a Transportation ______Virginia ______Management Plan Special Use The following request has been (county) (state) (zip + 4) received for administrative re- Permit amendment to include all The Alexandria City School The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) view and approval. land uses and associated rates; Board will hold a public hearing Wine & Beer on Premise; Mixed Beverage on Premise For information about this appli- for a ______license (D) an Encroachment for residen- on the FY 2019-2028 Capital Im- (type[s] of license[s] applied for) tial balcony overhangs into the cation or to comment, visit the provement Program (CIP) Budget to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. public right-of-way; and (E) an City’s website at www.alexandri- during the Special Called School Seth McClelland ava.gov/planning or call (703) ______Encroachment for below-grade Board Meeting held at 7 p.m. on (name and title of owner/partner/officer authorizing advertisement) transformer vaults within the 746-4666. Thursday, December 7, 2017, in NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing public right-of-way; zoned: CDD Special Use Permit #2017-00123 the School Board Meeting Room date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov 2/Coordinated Development 2121 Eisenhower Ave. – Proposed located at 1340 Braddock Place, District #2. Applicant: Paradigm Business: Corrective Therapy & Alexandria. For more informa- or 800-552-3200. Development Company, repre- Fitness tion or to register to speak at the sented by Mary Catherine Gibbs, Request for a new administrative public hearing, please contact the attorney Special Use Permit to operate a Clerk of the Board at 703-619- 805-4 rev. 09/2012. 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. Discussion item: Strategic Facil- massage establishment; zoned 8316 or email boardclerk@acps. ities Plan CDD/Commercial development k12.va.us.

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