Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper October 22, 2020 Will River Farm Be Sold? Supervisor Dan Storck hopes to preserve the Property.
By Ken Moore property. Gazette Packet It’s a defensive move. “But the only real protection is upervisors Dan Storck and for the AHS board to work with Jeff McKay hope to save Riv- the community to preserve what’s Ser Farm through historic des- there,” said Storck. “They have to ignation, while the American Hor- be willing to work with us.” ticultural Society plans to sell one A public body or park authori- of America’s most famous houses, ty would not be able to pay more seeking a premium price. than the appraised value, a report- “The proceeds from the sale of ed $18.2 million. River Farm will be used to create a Stock and McKay directed the significant endowment which has Department of Planning & Devel- been the missing link in our finan- opment Heritage Resources Staff to More than one hundred Mount Vernon residents joined Bijan Ghaisar’s family in a candlelight cial viability. And so, the time has create an expedited Historic Over- vigil at the shooting site in November 2018. come,” said Terry Hayes, Board lay District for River Farm. “We Chair. “As we prepare to pass on further direct Heritage Resources the stewardship of River Farm, staff to assemble and provide all U.S. Park Police Charged in we share the community’s hope this information and deliver it no of finding a new owner who will later than three weeks from to- work to preserve and protect this day’s date,” Stock said during the Killing of McLean Resident beautiful and historic property.” Board Matters portion of the Board The public outcry and concern of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, was huge when the American Oct. 20. Family has waited for justice since November Horticultural Society announced County staff has already started its plan in September, and Storck, this process and the deadline is 2017 when Bijan Ghaisar was shot. Mount Vernon’s supervisor, said he feasible, according to Storck. was “shocked.” By Ken Moore cruiser video,” he said. “We believe we have a once in GEORGE WASHINGTON AC- Gazette Packet Descano charged each officer last a lifetime opportunity to preserve QUIRED the 27.57-acre property Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, with one a piece of our nation and county at 7931 East Boulevard Drive in airfax County’s Common- count of manslaughter and one count history, but first we must collect all 1760, when it was called Clifton’s wealth Attorney Steve Des- of reckless discharge of a firearm. the information needed about the Neck. cano filed charges against “I wish this could have been done preservation process, timeline, and After a series of different own- Ftwo U.S. Park Police officers in a faster fashion,” Descano said. legal implications to ensure sound ers and different names, the Soviet for the 2017 killing of 25-year-old “However, there is no shortcut to long-term decisions,” said Storck Embassy offered to buy the prop- McLean resident and Langley High justice. This is a very complex and and McKay, in a joint statement. erty in 1971 for use as a retreat School graduate Bijan Ghaisar. nuanced case. The pursuit of these The move could reduce what for its staff. But during the Cold See Will River Farm, Page 10 Ghaisar was unarmed when shot indictments involved the careful re- might be done with the 27-acre multiple times in the head as he sat view of over 11,000 pieces of docu- in his Jeep Grand Cherokee. Bijan Ghaisar mentary evidence, the chasing down “When this incident happened, it of additional evidence, and the con- shook our community and the reverberations were ducting of in-person interviews and discussions in felt far and wide because of the disturbing video the midst of a global pandemic.” that we’ve all seen,” said Descano. Ghaisar’s family responded on FaceBook. “Our “Like so many others in our community, I was heavy hearts are a little lighter tonight knowing deeply disturbed by the images we saw on that that the police officers who murdered our son and brother are closer to being held accountable for
Latest: Police Officers what they did. Too many of the people who are Photo by Mike Salmon sworn to protect and serve our communities com- Turn Themselves In mit heinous acts of violence and go unpunished. Update on Bijan Ghaisar Case: Park Police Offi- With these charges we are reminded that at least cers turned themselves in and were arraigned and here in Fairfax County, Officers Alejandro Amaya released on bond. Commonwealth’s Attorney called for the following conditions of bond ahead of trial: and Lucas Vinyard are not above the law.” no possession of firearms or ammunition, no exercise “Justice has not yet come for the Ghaisar family, of police powers, and cannot leave Virginia. Status but today is a major step forward in that journey,” hearing date set for Nov. 23. See Officers Charged, Page 10 The future of River Farm remains uncertain. McEnearney Associates has always had one motto in mind... not to be the biggest, but the best. This year marks our 40th year in Alexandria, and we are celebrating our investment in helping to build our town into the thriving community it is today. To learn more about our Associates and our firm, visitwww.WeAreAlexandria.com #WeAreAlexandria
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Serving the Washington, DC Metro Area since 1980. 703.549.9292 | 109 S. Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA 22314 | McEnearney.com 2 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Friends Group Performs Bike Trail Repairs on Mount Vernon Bike Trail Gunk Removal and Plank Replacement is the Work of Volunteers. By Mike Salmon
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s the biking weather comes to a close, the wear and tear on the AMount Vernon Trail from a busy summer is being addressed by the Friends of the Mount Ver- non Trail group who have em- Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail busy at work, fixing loose boards barked on a few sections north of and slick spots. Reagan National Airport to repair and restore. Armed with hammer, crashes due to slippery and uneven nails and scrub brushes, the group surfaces, caused by the build-up of is fixing loose deck boards, clean- gunk that seeps up between the ing out gunk that’s amassed under boards. Rotting leaves are one of According to the National Park Service map, the Mount Vernon Trail the raised portions, and replacing the sources of this gunk. is divided into three sections for planning purposes. the non-skid surface coverings to Following the gunk remov- make it better for everyone. al event on Oct. 31, the group is Mount Vernon Trail perform is at struction, but added that “we try There are several “volunteer moving on to the loose and rotting the permission and in coordination to keep tasks in all of our events events,” planned through the rest deck boards, and then applying an with NPS,” said Isbell. “NPS has simple enough that a complete of this year in areas that need it anti-skid treatment to the main been a fantastic partner in identi- novice can do it with just a few Anti-skid options being looked near Theodore Roosevelt Island. crash site at Trollheim. They are fying mutual goals for the trail and minutes of instruction. Our events at by the Friends group. This area was identified as an issue raising funds and evaluating dif- providing technical expertise and involving repairing bridge decking in the Theodore Roosevelt Island of the Friends of Mount Vernon ferent materials. The treatment tools to support our activities,” he will mostly involve removing nails Area Study and the Mount Vernon Trail. will be a heavy-duty material that added. and screws, using pry bars to lift Trail Corridor Study, the Friends They are starting at the Troll- can withstand heavy use and year- Although most of the Friends boards and using drills to reattach reported. heim Bridge which is officially round weather conditions. members have some skills, volun- boards,” he said. “This was chosen as a focus area called Bridge 31 on the trail map, The Friends group has been teers don’t need a high level of car- Using trail use data, they select based on multiple reports by trail and it is the wooden bridge next working with the National Park pentry experience. Isbell has put times of lower traffic to do the re- users of crashes during wet condi- to Theodore Roosevelt Island. Service to coordinate these tasks. in much time renovating homes so pairs, and set up work zones with tions,” said Judd Isbell, President This has been the site of multiple “Any activity that the Friends of he’s gotten experience with con- See Friends Group, Page 10 Mount Vernon Trail Study Identifies Hot Spots Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection By Mike Salmon morial Parkway office is a unit eas. Since the trail was created in The Connection of the National Park Service who the 1960s and 1970s, the develop- owns, maintains, and operates the ment of the trail predates modern n May 2020, the “Mount Vernon 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail from multi-use trail design standards, Trail Corridor Study,” was com- George Washington’s Mount Ver- so many of the improvements are Ipleted to identify opportunities non Estate to Theodore Roosevelt designed to bring it up to modern to improve the Mount Vernon Trail, Island, linking Fairfax County and standards. In conclusion, there are looking at safety concerns, users’ the City of Alexandria, to Arlington short, mid and long-term improve- needs, and resource management County and major Potomac River ments that need to be made. Short considerations. bridge crossings into the District of term includes bridge improve- The National Park Service tasked Columbia. ments, signage and coordination the U.S. Department of Transpor- Major findings of the study in- with neighboring jurisdictions. tation Volpe National Transporta- clude: Mid term is to refine the scope of tion Systems Center (Volpe Cen- v The trail is defined as “crowd- improvements, hire a trail man- ter) to assess the design, condition, ed,” especially at weekday com- ager and institute a maintenance usage, and crash history of the mute periods and weekend recre- The variety of trail users poses a challenge to planners. program. Long term improvements Mount Vernon Trail. The analysis is ation periods. include a few spots for rehabilita- intended to inform park operations v There is a conflict at times Mile Run trail intersections. targeted for reconstruction in the tion in all three zones and elimi- and maintenance needs, as well as between bicycle traffic and pedes- v Crashes attributed to narrow near future nating an “S” curve at Daingerfield identify short- and long-term capi- trians. trail portions, surface conditions, v There are spots where in- Road. There were no solid dates tal projects to improve the visitor v High crash potential entering and at-grade roadway crossings. creased maintenance is needed. for projects to be completed in the experience, the report stated. and exiting the Mount Vernon Trail v Trail is in “fair to good,” con- v Signage and pavement mark- study but the dates for long term, The George Washington Me- at the 14th Street Bridge and Four dition officially, but there are spots ings need attention in certain ar- for example, were 2024-2030. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 v 3 News VA RIETY STORE Pohick Bay Park Celebrates Expansion Est. 1958 Ribbon cutting ceremony marks land addition.
By Susan Laume ration and additional water access The Connection points for the public”, said NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gil- OVA Parks held a ribbon bert. The popular park welcomes cutting ceremony at Po- about 1,000 users on an average Nhick Bay Park on Oct. 17 summer Saturday for camping, to celebrate additions to its land hiking, and water activities. holding there. The second of two The park bond funding question Experience private residential properties, that on the 2016 election ballot, which predated the creation of the park helped to make the Pohick Bay the Nostalgia in 1972, now joins the public acquisition possible, passed with space. The land purchase assures 66.4 percent voter approval; re- of an old-time that the full 1,010 acres making up ceiving the highest favor of all bal- the park will remain in conserva- lot questions in that presidential Five & Dime Store tion, free from residential develop- election year. Voters again this No- ment and road building. vember will have the opportunity “If we don’t have it, In remarks, Fairfax County Ceremonial ribbon cutting Executive Director Paul Gilbert, State to vote yes or no on park and park you don’t need it.” Board of Supervisors Chairman Sen. Scott Surovell, BOS Chairman Jeff McKay, Supervisor Dan facilities bonds totaling $112M; Jeff McKay and Supervisor Dan Storck, NOVA Parks Board Chair Michael Nardolilli, Treasurer Paul $110M for the Fairfax County Park Hollin Hall Storck noted the high value area Baldino, and NOVA Parks staff with Delegate Kathy Tran and chil- Authority, and a $12M contribu- citizens place on parkland, with dren; also present, not pictured: Glenda Booth, VA Land Conserva- tion for NOVA Parks regional au- Shopping Center about 16 percent of the County’s tion Foundation, other NOVA Parks staff. thority. territory comprising parks. They NOVA Parks authority was es- 7902 Fort Hunt Rd., acknowledged the assistance tablished initially in 1959 to ac- Alexandria, VA 22308 of the State General Assembly, quire and protect natural land especially Delegate Mark Sick- and receives annual contribu- 703-765-4110 les, along with those members tions from Fairfax County and in the audience, Senator Scott other area jurisdictions. Sixty [email protected] Surovell and Delegate Kathy plus years later, the regional Tran, in working on funding authority encompasses over approval for the park purchase; 12,000 acres, including an ex- securing $600K for complet- tensive 50 miles of shoreline, lost (adj): 1. unable to find ing the suffragists memorial at held in the public trust. the way. 2. not appreciated the nearby Occoquan Regional or understood. 3. no longer Park; and budgeting funds for RECENTLY, NOVA Parks has owned or known staffing two positions at Mason been in the news related to de- Neck State Park. velopment under consideration Contributions for Pohick Bay near the Occoquan Regional from the Virginia General As- Park, to turn a portion of the Adopt sembly provided $322K, from County’s landfill property into the Commonwealth’s Land Con- a ski resort. Proposals include Donate servation Foundation; with the Courtesy - NOVA Parks tying Occoquan Park to the pri- same amount sourced from the Mapped location of Lott and Stribling properties in Pohick Bay Park vate ski enterprise by gondola NOVA Parks’ Capital Fund. A or a mountain coaster. County Volunteer federal grant of $644K from the supervisors, park and tourism Federal Land and Water Conserva- officials, and the nearby Art Work- tion Fund completed financing for house have eyed the public land Volunteers needed for the two parcel “Lott” property. lease with company built, owned and operated facilities, as a pos- adoption events, LOCATED ON MASON NECK with BOS Chair- sible tourism draw and revenue fostering, views of Pohick Bay, the “Lott” and man Jeff stream. Others bemoan develop- McKay lauds transportation, adjacent “Stribling” properties had ment of the land and loss of oppor- retained private ownership and partnership tunities for restoration to natural adoption center access through the park since the of constitu- habitats at the landfill, preferring caretaking and more. park’s inception about 60 years ents, State passive recreational use. Under ago. and Federal the Virginia’s Public-Private Part- The Stribling property was pur- land conserva- nership Act (PPEA), the opportu- chased by NoVA Parks in 2018 tion funding nity for public comment contin- valued at $2.1 million (see Con- during ribbon ues until November 17 (submit nection, April 19, 2018). The ear- cutting cere- to: clerktothebos@fairfax-county. lier Stribling purchase also was mony gov). made possible through a series of As NOVA Parks Board Chairman conservation grants from the fed- Michael Nardolilli reminded par- eral Land and Water Conservation ticipants, “Natural land provides Fund, and the Virginia Land Con- ecological services, bringing pure servation Foundation. water, clean air, and healthy plac- Photos by Houses that now sit on the land es for recreation.” Paraphrasing the Susan Laume will not be immediately removed. The Connection advice given to Scarlett O-Hara by However, the space acquisition her father in “Gone With the Wind,” “opens the possibility of expanding Nardolilli said, “Land is the only lostdogandcatrescue.org camping towards this area. And .. thing that matters, the only thing this area might see habitat resto- that lasts.” 4 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7730 Chamber Supports [email protected] Alex/Riverside Estates Low $600’s 8402 Bound Brook Come check out this beautiful “Virginia” model, offering Belle View Businesses COMINGSOON a 5BR, 3BA Split w/large 2 car garage & a lovely deck off the kitchen overlooking a private & fully fenced bkyd. o support the businesses in Many updates including roof, vinyl siding, & double pane Belle View Shopping Cen- replacement windows in ’04, furnace & A/C replaced in ‘19, HWH in ‘12. Beautiful refinished Tter affected by the devas- hdwd floors on the main level which offers 4 spacious BRs, & 2 full BAs. The lower level offers a 5th BR, 3rd full bath & spacious family room w/a cozy gas FPL & walkout to the bkyd, all prefect tating fire of October 2019, Mount for an in-law suite. This wonderful community is a short walk to Mt. Vernon Estate, 5 min drive Vernon Lee Chamber presented a (S) to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins (N) to Old Town, 23 mins (N) to Reagan National Airport, 30-35 mins check for $4,000 to Kevin Green, to D.C. and the Pentagon. A great buy, priced in the low $600’s. owner of The Virginia Florist and Alex/ Riverside Estates Lower $700s president of the Belle View Mer- 8503 Cherry Valley chants Association. Riverside Estates’ largest split foyer model (Concord) w/2 car COMINGSOON “We all know that life and busi- garage & lots of updates, i.e., roof 2001, HVAC 2012, baths 2009, ness guarantee set-backs,” said furnace 2001, updated double pane windows 2019. Kitchen was Stanley Kous- opened to the dining & living rooms & is absolutely stunning: sis, chairman of granite & quartz counters, large island w/seating capacity & beautiful hdwd floors. MBR & MBA From Mount share a lovely gas FPL to add charm to the master suite. A large lower level offers a family rm the Chamber. which also has a gas FPL, a 4th BR & & 3rd full bath. Plenty of storage behind the 2-car garage. Vernon Lee “Mount Vernon Large lovely fenced bkyd, perfect for entertaining. 5 minute drive to Ft. Belvoir (S), 15 minutes to Chamber Lee Chamber Alexandria, (N), 25 mins to National Airport (N) and 33 mins to the Pentagon (N). of Commerce Alex/Hybla Valley Farm Mid $600’s came together 7720 Schelhorn Road with the Belle Haven communi- Are you tired of stairs and longing for 1 level living? A beautiful partially ty to establish a fund to help the COMINGSOON covered front porch that you can sit out & wave to your neighbors as they Stanley Koussis, Chamber Chairman, Kevin Green, Belle View come-back of the fire damaged walk by? How about entertaining on a large deck that overlooks a hugh, Merchant’s Association, and Alison Ross Tompkins, Chamber Vice Belle Haven Shopping Center.” fenced bkyd & watching your children/grandchildren congregate & play? President at the Belle View Shopping Center. More than $6,000 has This money was raised from We have that… plus 4BRs, 2BAs, beautiful refinished hdwd floors & freshly painted interior. Throw in replacement double been donated to support the businesses damaged by the October pane windows, 6 panel interior doors, a beautifully updated kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances, that is open to the the community through generous 2019 fire. living & dining areas. Finally, an oversized 1 car garage w/a 12’x10’ storage/workshop area on the end, & extensive parking donations to a Fundly campaign. available on a large driveway. Ideal location, i.e. less than 1 mile to Mt. Vernon Hospital &Sherwood Hall Library, 10 mins to Ft. Steve Larsen, New Alexandria Citi- Belvoir(S) & Old Town (N), 20 mins to Ntl Airport & 30 mins to D.C. & the Pentagon (N). Come take a look you won’t be sorry. zens Association, was instrumental View merchants are posted on the still open while enticing potential in establishing and supporting the website and social media accounts customers to come and see, come, fire relief fund. to spotlight their products and and experience what is available in Working with Julie Stoltz, Cher- services. This expands the online Belle View. This shopping center ry Tree Digital, the Belle View Mer- presence of all Belle View busi- is home to many unique, locally chants Association has developed nesses. owned small businesses. a website for the restaurants and “We’ve been posting throughout Repairs to the shopping center stores in the shopping center at Covid,” said Stoltz “And I’ve been continue while many business- https://belleviewshops.wordpress. working with the stores to advise es are open and ready to serve com/. There are also new Insta- them on how to work on their dig- the community. Please continue gram, Facebook and Twitter ac- ital footprint.” to support these merchants, your counts that are linked to the web- This marketing effort will reas- neighbors, and friends, who serve site. sure existing customers that their you and try to make your day bet- Interviews from many Belle favorite stores and restaurants are ter in every way. Restaurant of the Week: Cedar Knoll Restaurant edar Knoll Restaurant features sweeping views Cof the Potomac River, ac- claimed American – French cuisine and a fun atmosphere. The menu is modern and innovative while the furnishings are true to the his- toric Mount Vernon roots. The restaurant is built around a log cabin dating back to the 1800s and on land that belonged to George Washington. The management of Cedar Knoll Restaurant was acquired in 2015 by Andrew Holden, his brother Chris, and business partner Char- See Restaurant, Page 11
CEDAR KNOLL RESTAURANT 9030 Lucia Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 703-780-3665 www.cedarknollva.com Open 6 nights a week for dinner Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber’s Restaurant of the Week: Cedar Knoll Tuesday to Thursday 4-8 pm, Fri- Restaurant’s location provides panoramic views of the Potomac day 4-9 pm, Saturday 11-9 pm, River. The historic venue provides modern, innovative cuisine. Res- Sunday 11-8 pm ervations are required to allow for social distancing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 v 5 Opinion
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n September, the American of AHS. For our century-old orga- tain, especially for a small national old home of our headquarters and Art/Design: Horticultural Society (AHS) nization to survive and thrive, we nonprofit such as ours. Over the the gardens at River Farm. Many Laurence Foong, John Heinly, announced plans to sell River have a fiduciary responsibility to course of many years the impact plans to improve River Farm have Ali Khaligh I Production Manager: Farm, which has been our head- pursue a mission-based solution has been great. We have had to de- been abandoned due to hurdles Geovani Flores quarters since 1973. The majority that is proactive, deliberate, and fer important infrastructure main- and financial restrictions. We have of our board firmly believes it is dramatic. tenance to the aging 100+ year- See Letters, Page 8 CIRCULATION the most viable option to allow for We have greatly appreciated the Circulation Manager: the continuation of our national community’s outreach and input, Ann Oliver [email protected] nonprofit during very difficult fi- which I assure you the AHS board Let Us Know Your View nancial times. Like many national, has heard and taken to heart. We Connection Newspapers welcomes views on any public issue. A Connection Newspaper member-based nonprofits, our rev- all love River Farm and understand Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business numbers; enue streams are being reduced by its significance and importance to we will only print your name and town name. the on-line habits of a population the Alexandria community. Since Letters are routinely edited for length, libel, grammar, good taste, civility and factual errors. outside our traditional community. the early 1970’s we have been Send letters The financial realities of the past pleased to open our headquarters’ Online www.connectionnewspapers.com/contact/letter/ years have reduced our program- grounds to visitors whenever pos- By email: [email protected] ming reach and our ability to get sible and have hosted thousands By mail to: Letters to the Editor The Connection River Farm and the AHS mission of life events and celebrations that 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 to thrive. With the added finan- hold lasting memories for many. You can comment on our Facebook page or find us on Twitter cial strain caused by COVID-19, For nearly 50 years, we have done www.facebook.com/connectionnewspapers we have reevaluated our priorities our very best to try to make River https://twitter.com/alexgazette regarding the organization’s mis- Farm pay for itself, but it has always https://twitter.com/mtvernongazette sion and with deliberate thought run a deficit because River Farm is https://twitter.com/followfairfax we have decided the future focus expensive to operate and main- 6 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 v 7 Opinion Budget Plus Robust Health, Public Safety, and Equity Reforms
By Del. Paul Krizek efficiently through virtual means ment plan opportunities for cle equipment offenses or the odor of mari- — and with no outbreaks of coro- tenants negatively impacted by juana as pretexts for a stop or search by law fter two months of hard work by navirus. COVID-19. enforcement. legislators and our staff, the his- Virginians were counting on HB 5068 (Ayala) Prohibiting HB 5049 (Helmer) Demilitarizing police toric 2020 Special General As- us to meet the moment and pro- garnishment of stimulus relief departments by prohibiting the acquisition Asembly Session has recessed until vide for relief during this health checks. and use of certain weapons and military we finalize the budget after the November crisis, and I am proud to say that HB 5087 (Tran) Removing the equipment by law enforcement agencies. election. While we may not have been in ses- we accomplished these goals. We sunset clause on Virginia’s short- HB 5062 (Mullin) Codifying prosecutorial sion every single day, the time from the com- have passed a fiscally responsible term compensation program ability to dismiss charges. mencement of the special session on Aug. 18 balanced budget without dipping (work-sharing) to facilitate eligi- HB 5069 (Carroll Foy) Banning the use of until recess on Oct. 16 was 60 days — the into the rainy day fund, with bility for CARES Act funds. neck restraints by law enforcement except if typical length of our “long sessions” during robust health, public safety, and equity re- HB 5093 (Watts) Granting flexibility in immediately necessary to protect the officer budget years. forms. Virginia is now a model to the nation enforcing executive orders through civil pen- or another person. Last Friday evening, we passed our for how meaningful reform can happen, es- alty. Under current law, the only penalty for HB 5072 (Lopez) Empowering the Attor- amended budget, signed off on conference pecially during a pandemic crisis. such a violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor. ney General to conduct “pattern or practice” reports, and sent legislation to the Governor HB 5106 (Cole) Protecting prospective investigations of police forces that appear to for his signature. Unless otherwise provided BELOW IS A SUMMARY of just the House tenants whose credit is negatively impacted be violating constitutional rights, including for, the bills that are signed into law by Gov- Democrats’ non-budget, COVID-19 Relief by COVID-19. unlawful discrimination. ernor Northam in the coming weeks will go and Policing, and Criminal Justice reform HB 5113 (Roem) Ensuring local school HB 5098 (Askew) Expanding the defi- into effect on March 1st (the first day of the legislation which passed during the 2020 board participation in the federal Communi- nition of hate crimes to include false 911 fourth month following the adjournment of Special Session and is headed to the Gov- ty Eligibility Provision (CEP) no-cost break- calls or reports to law enforcement against the special session). ernor’s desk: fast and lunch program. another person made on the basis of race, We are now “recessed” until after the No- HB 5115 (Price) Protecting housing secu- religious conviction, gender, disability, gen- vember election; after that time we will re- HB 5046 (Adams) Advancing innovations rity for individuals and families negatively der identity, sexual orientation, color, or na- turn to consider any of Governor Northam’s in telehealth. impacted by COVID-19. tional origin. amendments and vetoes to the budget and HB 5047 (Murphy) Prohibits manufac- HB 5029 (McQuinn) Mandating the duty HB 5099 (Aird) Prohibiting no-knock legislation we passed, and then official- turers or distributors from selling necessary of one officer to intervene to stop use of ex- search warrants. ly adjourn. Indeed, we have a busy couple goods or services at an unconscionable price cessive force by another officer. HB 5104 (Price) Strengthening the assess- of months ahead of us as we complete our during a declared state of emergency. HB 5043 (Bourne) Creating a statewide ments and review of prior law-enforcement special session work and prepare for the up- HB 5048 (Sickles) Mandating transparen- Marcus Alert system. employment records required before hiring coming regular session in January. cy requirements for congregate-care facili- HB 5045 (Delaney) Banning sexual rela- law enforcement officers. Convening this special session virtually ties during a public health emergency. tions between officers and arrestees. HB 5108 (Guzman) Diversifying the De- was truly a herculean effort on behalf of the HB 5059 (Willett) Providing certain liabil- HB 5051 (Simon) Requiring decertifi- partment of Criminal Justice Services’ Com- information technology professionals in the ity protection for assisted living facilities in cation of a law enforcement officer who is mittee on Training. House Clerk’s office, who built and operat- relation to COVID-19. terminated or resigns for violation of law, HB 5109 (Hope) Standardizing and en- ed a successful system that allowed for safe HB 5050 (Helmer) Authorizes the Gov- serious misconduct in violation of statewide hancing training by criminal justice acad- remote participation to include the public’s ernor, during a declared state of emergen- standards of conduct, or during an internal emies and establishing required in-service participation, and with remote voting by cy due to a communicable disease of public investigation. training standards for law enforcement of- legislators. Thanks to their efforts, we were health threat, to purchase and distribute HB 5055 (Herring) Strengthening laws re- ficers. able to accomplish our important work for PPE to private, nongovernmental entities. lated to Citizen Review Panels. HB 5148 (Scott) Increasing earned sen- Virginians all the while convening safely and HB 5064 (Price) Providing rent pay- HB 5058 (Hope) Eliminates certain vehi- tence credits. Letters to the Editor
From Page 6 the next 100 years. had to scale back or cancel many For this renewed vision to move Noisy in Mount of our national programs because forward, we must first take steps of a lack of financial resources. To- Correction to ensure that AHS is financial- Vernon, More day, outside of our travel study and In the Oct. 14 article, “Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Through ly secure. The proceeds from the youth gardening programs, due to Changes in TJ Admissions,” the quote attributed to Brandon Kim sale of River Farm will be used to Noise Coming? budget constraints, the majority came from Srinivas Akella. It should have read: create a significant endowment If you spent anytime out on the of our educational events are held “Countering, Srinivas Akella questioned the racial code-based which has been the missing link in patio in Mount Vernon this sum- only at River Farm. This is contrary system saying it would institutionalize the very racism that it our financial viability. And so, the mer, I’m sure you’ve heard the to who and why we are. AHS’s na- claimed to fight. You are putting the future of our kids in the hands time has come. As we prepare to loud, obnoxious cars and motorcy- tional mission of connecting Amer- of administrators who are tone deaf to the needs and concerns of pass on the stewardship of River cles with modified exhaust systems icans with plants, demands that (the) Asian American community (and) have an anti-Asian bias.” Farm, we share the community’s and screaming, roaring engines we seek opportunities which ex- hope of finding a new owner who that pierce the serenity of our pand geographic accessibility and will work to preserve and protect peaceful neighborhoods, (“Mount programs that resonate with di- this beautiful and historic prop- Vernon Serenity Cut Short By verse communities across the Unit- since the start of the pandemic. Police liaison to call dispatch and erty. We are willingly working in Noisy Tailpipes,” Mount Vernon ed States from Alaska to Florida Maybe it’s the more open than they’ll send a car to the area. I good faith with elected officials Gazette, 10/8/2020). and from Maine to Hawaii. Rather usual roadways where racing and made sure my neighbors knew of and other interested nonprofits to For the past two months I’ve than merging with the American revving scofflaws feel like the this tactic and prayed that it would explore options to benefit River been working with Alexandria, Public Gardens Association, as we world is their racetrack. work. But when I called the dis- Farm and AHS. I sincerely thank Fairfax County, Virginia State Po- previously considered, our board is Certainly the prevalence of cars patcher, on several occasions, I was our members, donors, volunteers, lice and other local officials to end now committed to focusing on our this pervasive problem plaguing with souped up, over horse pow- often told the same thing: there’s and community for their past sup- national mission and maintaining northern Virginia’s quiet neighbor- ered engines and aftermarket ex- nothing we can do. The problem port which has been invaluable to AHS as an independent national hoods, but with a recent legal pro- haust systems that amplify the continued to get worse. AHS. Your continued support and nonprofit with its own board, staff, posal, it may get worse. already loud vehicle into an ear That’s when I contacted my lo- input is important and graciously and headquarters. We are working I live in an area where we’re splitting loudspeaker, have taken cal elected officials: Fairfax Coun- received as we move in this excit- thoughtfully to complete a sus- used to the droning hum of traffic over local roadways. At all hours ty Supervisor Storck, Delegate ing new direction. tainable business model that will noise, the occasional airplane fly- of the night too. Krizek, and Senator Ebbin. allow AHS to streamline expenses over and frequent sirens so noise So two months ago I engaged lo- Again, everyone seemed recep- Terry Hayes, Board Chair and effectively deliver plant- based is not new, but this fairly new phe- cal law enforcement. I was told by tive and Delegate Krizek was nice American Horticultural Society programming to all Americans for nomenon has risen dramatically our neighborhood Fairfax County See Letters, Page 10 8 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com SAGEVIEW BELLE HAVEN See Helping, Page 7 1388 Crenshaw Road 6319 Olmi Landrith Drive Upperville, VA Alexandria, VA
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cision in a letter to the editor immediately Photo by Mike Salmon the market,” according to the Board Matter. after Storck’s Board Matter, and said the ma- Philanthropist Enid Annenberg Haupt, jority of the AHS board called the sale “the a member of the American Horticulturalist most viable option to allow for the continu- Society, helped the organization purchase ation of our national nonprofit during very the property and make it the headquarters difficult financial times,” said Hayes. of the society under the condition that the “Like many national, member-based property remain open to the public and in nonprofits, our revenue streams are being honor of former president George Washing- reduced by the on-line habits of a popula- ton, of the nation’s first great gardeners and tion outside our traditional community. … The future of River Farm remains uncertain. horticulturalists. With the added financial strain caused by The property was named River Farm. COVID-19, we have reevaluated our prior- AHS leadership and said they expressed essary funds to purchase River Farm,” Krizek “AHS has long sought to make River ities.” See the letter to the editor and Storck their willingness to discuss placing the prop- and Ebbin wrote in an Oct. 1 column in this Farm a living representation of its princi- and McKay’s Board Matter on this issue’s erty into public ownership so that River paper. “We have many avenues to try to ples and organizational vision of raising opinion pages. Farm can remain accessible to the public for obtain this funding, including applying for awareness about and fostering sustainable, generations to come. grants, soliciting funds from conservation earth-friendly gardening and horticultural DELEGATE PAUL KRIZEK (D-44) and Sen. “We have joined a smaller fundraising group organizations and private donations, as well practices. Thus, we were greatly shocked Adam Ebbin (D-31) met last month with that will focus our energy on raising the nec- as from government sources.” Officers Charged in Ghaisar’s Death
From Page 1 well as all the officers that responded that approached by police, but footage also Sen. Mark Warner. Descano said. evening and subsequently handled the In- shows the unarmed man being shot in the “We’ve all seen the video of these officers vestigation of the case -- because of your ef- head as he sat in his Jeep Grand Cherokee. firing unprovoked into Bijan’s car. We’ve DESCANO EXPECTS the officers will file forts, you gave us the foundation necessary He died 10 days after being shot. held hearings in Congress to demand an- motions to move the case to federal court to get us today’s result.” “Bijan Ghaisar was an individual that was swers. We’ve called on the Justice Depart- within a month, and that the federal govern- involved in a minor traffic accident and was ment, the FBI, and the Park Police to provide ment will move to dismiss the case on the BIJAN GHAISAR, who was an accountant, shot and killed by law enforcement officials transparency and accountability. Yet, we’ve grounds of the Supremacy Clause. was rear-ended as he was driving on the minutes later. On a relatively uneventful been given no answers, no explanation, and “Because of these unique challenges, George Washington Parkway on Nov. 17, night in 2017, Bijan was struck by another no justice,” U.S. Representatives Jennifer we’ve not only prepared for these indict- 2017. car, left the scene, and thereafter failed to Wexton (D-VA) and Don Beyer (D-VA) and ments, we’ve also spent months preparing Ghaisar left the scene and drove away, fail- pull over for the U.S. Park Police,” said Des- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for trial. As I stand before you, I know we ing to speak to the driver of the car that hit cano. (D-DC) said in a joint statement. are ready to try this case tomorrow,” said him, and he failed to stop when U.S. Park “None of that should have led to his death. “After nearly three years of stonewalling, Descano.” Police approached him. It left a family with a great loss and a com- lies, and cover up, this is a major leap for- Descano asked Attorney General Mark Ghaisar continued south through Alexan- munity with a lot of unanswered questions,” ward towards the justice that the Ghaisar Herring to assist in the case. dria. And Park Police pursued. When Ghaisar he said. family deserves.” The U.S. Department of Justice refused to stopped again, Park Police approached with “The DOJ would rather close the book on produce witnesses for the grand jury and tri- guns drawn at the corner of Fort Hunt Road OTHER OFFICIALS RESPONDED. “As we this case and move on -- but we refuse to let al, Descano said, and he relied on evidence and Alexandria Avenue in Mount Vernon. near three years since two National Park Po- that happen until justice is done,” they said. collected by the Fairfax County Police De- A Fairfax County police officer had joined lice officers tragically shot and killed Bijan “We applaud Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attor- partment from video footage dashcams. in the pursuit and had activated his in-car Ghaisar, it is long past time for the Ghaisars ney Steve Descano for taking this necessary “To that end, I want to specifically thank dashboard video camera. Footage demon- to receive answers about what happened to action to hold those involved with Bijan’s [Fairfax County] Police Chief Ed Roessler as strates Ghaisar drove off each time he was their son and brother that night,” said U.S. killing responsible.” Letters to the Editor From Page 8 to SB 5029 and I ask that you read Friends Group Performs Bike Trail enough to ask to work with me on it yourself and then call Governor a solution. Senator Ebbin’s chief Northam to ask him to veto it. The Repairs on Mount Vernon Bike Trail of staff did the same. Supervisor bill reads like a Saturday Night Storck’s staff weighed in with local Live skit or an satirical Onion story.
From Page 3 authorities. Also, when you hear loud vehi- and volunteers as well. Anyone who is interested Here’s the punchline: while I’ve cles report it to your local law en- signs and traffic cones to let the riders know there in helping organize an event in the Mount Vernon been talking with law enforcement forcement agency. is work going on. Using caution through the zones portion of the trail to clean a bridge, fix bridge and engaging with elected officials For all my efforts in trying to is recommended, and when a board is being pulled deck boards, trim overgrown vegetation or do edg- to solve this problem, the Virgin- bring peace and quiet back to my off or a new one is being placed, flaggers with high ing on the trail is encouraged to email mtvernon- ia legislature was simultaneous- neighborhood it’s been frustrat- visibility vests are on duty to make sure the riders [email protected]. ly passing a bill (SB 5029) that ing, to say the least, that Virginia know what’s going on. They have a long list of projects that would would allow MORE vehicle noise. lawmakers are actually working “During COVID, we are limiting events to 10 be perfect for business, church groups or scout In fact, get ready for this because against me and my neighbors. Dis- volunteers and also requiring use of face masks,” groups looking to perform a community service it’s stunning — the Bill actually appointingly, the elected officials Isbell added. project, Isbell said. prohibits law enforcement from who said they’d like to work with Closer to Mount Vernon, there are areas of con- For more information, go to MountVernonTrail. pulling over a car for broken brake me on a solution voted to support cern also, including a bridge near the Mount Ver- org, on Twitter at @MtVernonFriends, on Face- lights or no brake lights at all, un- SB 5029. non Estates where Isbell crashed in the past and book at @MountVernonTrailFriends and by email safe or defective equipment, no bruised his ribs. They are looking for suggestions at [email protected] muffler or modified muffler that Bryan Jacobs makes the car louder. There’s more Mount Vernon 10 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Restaurant of the Week: Cedar Knoll Restaurant From Page 5 tions which can be enjoyed at the restaurant lie. or ordered “to go.” There are specially se- The dining rooms and patio are now open, lected craft beers, champagnes, and wines. but reservations are required to allow for ap- A menu of specialty cocktails pleases every propriate social distancing. For reservations taste. call 703-780-3665, email reservations@ce- During the Covid-19 pandemic Cedar darknollva.com or visit the website https:// Knoll began emphasizing its grocery service cedarknollva.com for those wanting quality groceries from lo- On-line ordering for carryout is still an cal sources. option for customers and orders may be “The Joy of Eating” provides a selection placed at https://app.upserve.com/s/ce- of fresh groceries for the home that can be dar-knoll-alexandria and then picked-up at picked up at the restaurant Thursday after- the restaurant. noons or delivered within a five-mile radius When ordering online, choose from clas- from the restaurant for a small fee. sics like steak or crab cakes, or try the BBQ. Groceries include a variety of fresh meats, They have wine to-go at 20% off menu price. vegetables and fruits. Local honey, eggs and Put together a mixed 6-pack of craft beer for fresh milk is also available. Some pre-made $15 or order specialty or classic cocktails. salads and restaurant sauces are available Make it a complete meal by ordering appe- with fresh focaccia bread and Cedar Knoll tizers and desserts, too. desserts. They even offer sanitation supplies In the dining room or on the patio, the and toilet paper. Order groceries by phone menu of French and American cuisine fea- or email and find the weekly list posted on tures starters and main course dishes like the website. lobster, shrimp, fish and scallops along with As social gatherings resume, Cedar Knoll steak, pork chops, and delectable vegetarian Restaurant has room for larger events such entrees. as weddings, business retreats or family The desserts are just the right combina- gatherings. For events, guests may reserve tion of unique flavors and satisfying sweets. the entire r All food is made from scratch in the restau- estaurant for larger groups as well as each rant including desserts. room and the patio individually as options Another Community Partnership Cedar Knoll offers a full selection of liba- for smaller groups. Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper March 24, 2016
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By Hope Nelson berships are required, check the Gazette Packet restaurant’s website for details.
hough the covid-19 pan- Krunch & Noodles demic marches on, there offers hot ramen and are signs of life across more on the West End Tthe city’s restaurants as The West End of town just got a new enterprises launch and old fa- little spicier. Newcomer Krunch & vorites re-emerge. Here are three Noodles opened its doors at 277 S. of the top openings (and reopen- Van Dorn St. on Oct. 2 with a full ings) in Alexandria this month. slate of Asian delicacies, ranging from nearly a dozen ramen options Brewski’s Barkhaus to a half-dozen Korean barbecue opens to humans, dogs selections (including the likes of Dog lovers and their allies, re- bulgogi and teriyaki chicken). Veg- joice: Last weekend served as the etarians won’t leave empty-hand- official opening for ed, either; the restaurant is also Appetite Brewski’s Barkhaus, dishing up yakisoba and fried rice, Alexandria’s latest among other choices. dog-friendly dining establishment. Located at 529 The Majestic reopens E. Howell Ave., (where Flat Top after eight-month hiatus Burger had been most recently), Old Town’s Majestic restaurant Barkhaus offers a bar and restau- at 911 King St. reopened on Oct. Old Town’s Majestic restaurant at 911 King St. reopened on Oct. 7 for the first time since rant, as well as indoor and outdoor 7 for the first time since the start the start of the pandemic. off-leash play areas for customers’ of the pandemic, bringing with pups. The pub is taking reserva- it revised menus and new hours. brunch) the rest of the week. Look monkey bread and more. owns the Kitchen Recessionista blog, tions on its website at brewskis- The restaurant will be closed Mon- for brand-new “Majestic Meals for located at www.kitchenrecessionista. barkhaus.com. Looking to bring days and Tuesdays but open for Two” to go, as well as dine-in fa- Hope Nelson is the author of “Clas- com. Email her any time at [email protected]. your dog along for the ride? Mem- lunch and dinner (and weekend vorites like the restaurant’s famous sic Restaurants of Alexandria” and Alexandria Arts Alliance Hosts Joint Virtual Fundraiser
he Alexandria Arts Alliance in part- Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Art on ing to smaller, outdoor events and virtual event collaborators and contributors ACT nership with ACT for Alexandria and the Avenue, Arts on the Horizon, ArtSpire presentations. for Alexandria, the Alexandria Office of the Tin collaboration with Alexandria’s VA, Brave Spirits Theatre, Del Ray Artisans, “We knew as the weather gets colder, Arts, the Alexandria Commission for the vibrant artists and arts organizations an- Eclipse Chamber Orchestra, Fantastical gathering will become more challenging,” Arts, and the Garden by Building Momen- nounces and invites you to its first virtual Glass, Karen Fitzgerald Art, Lisa Schumaier, says Alexandria Arts Alliance Board Presi- tum. fundraising event, streaming on Facebook Local Motion Project, Metropolitan School dent Melinda Kernc. “There is amazing and The fundraising event will stream on the Live on Oct. 24, 2020 at 7 p.m. of the Arts, MetroStage, QuinTango, The inspirational art happening all around us, Alexandria Arts Alliance Facebook page: ACT 4 #ArtsALX will include inspiring Art League, UpCycle Creative Reuse Center, and we want Alexandria residents to ex- https://www.facebook.com/ArtsALXAl- video vignettes from 23 Alexandria-based Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic As- perience it, even if they are staying home. liance. Viewers will be invited to donate artists and arts organizations representing sociation, and Yellow Door Concert Series. These artists and arts organizations desper- through text-to-give, and the video will the disciplines of music, dance, visual arts, ACT 4 #ArtsALX was inspired by the need ately need support from the community they be viewable after the event. Donations are theater, film and artisans as well as special for artists to share their work given the dif- serve so well. This entertaining, collabora- welcome at any time at https://alexan- appearances (including Mayor Justin Wil- ficulty of performing, teaching and holding tive showcase provides a way to ensure the dria-arts-alliance.snwbll.com/act4-artsalx son and a cast member from Saturday Night exhibits in the time of COVID-19. The lack arts will emerge strong when the pandemic or can be sent to ACT for Alexandria: 201 Live). One hundred percent of the proceeds of revenue from performances, classes and subsides.” N Union Street, Suite 110, Alexandria VA raised will benefit the following participants: exhibitions has led to critical financial prob- Homegrown Restaurant Group will do- 22314. Please designate donations as ACT4 Alexandria Choral Society, Alexandria lems for the arts. Most artists and organiza- nate 10% from all take-out orders mention- #ArtsALX. For more information, visit Citizens Band, Alexandria Film Festival, Al- tions have had to cancel seasons and indoor ing ACT 4 #ArtsALX on the evening of the http://www.alexandriaartsalliance.org/act- exandria Harmonizers, Alexandria Singers, events for the foreseeable future, transition- event. The Alexandria Arts Alliance thanks 4-artsalx.html.
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NOW THRU THE HOLIDAYS strives to reflect the vibrant mix of OCT. 23-24 home-edition--metropolitan-school- and personalize your trivets Art on the Avenue. The 25th Annual the Del Ray community through the Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) of-the-arts?channel=live-produc- with impressions of natural Art on the Avenue festival will artists and their work, and draws an in Alexandria is hosting two free, tions. Go to metropolitanarts.org/ materials. Finally, choose from move to a virtual format for estimated 75,000 visitors each year. October performing arts virtual support on how to donate to these a selection of fall-inspired food 2020, running through the Visit www.artontheavenue.org. events, Fri., Oct. 23 and Sat., Oct. free performances. safe glazes for finishing. holidays. Over 150 artists will 24. On Fri., Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m., Heather will finish the process of be featured, offering handmade NOW THRU NOV. 1 MSA Academy students will per- SUNDAY/OCT. 25 firing and glazing your pieces items in a wide range of medi- Art by Mail II. The “Art by Mail II” The form a live, outdoor cabaret at the Nature Trivet Workshop. 2-4 p.m. At in her home studio. Pieces ums, including wheel-thrown exhibit features the artwork of Del Lee District RECenter Amphitheatre River Farm, 7931 East Boulevard will be returned to AHS two vases and bowls, tiles, sculpture, Ray Artisans members. You’ll find in Alexandria that can be viewed Drive, Alexandria. The colors in weeks later for pick up (or can tote bags and purses, drawings one-of-a-kind, small format, original by the public virtually on the MSA your garden may have faded, but be wrapped and shipped for and pastels, knitted and cro- paintings in watercolor, oil, and Facebook page the following week. its beauty can live on. Preserve a $10 fee). Your pair of 5 1/2 cheted hats and gloves, woven acrylic; mixed media art and artful MSA Academy students will also a piece of your garden (or River inch trivets will be ready for scarves and shawls, gourmet cards; plus, small 3D works. Enjoy present their pre-recorded One-Act Farm’s) by creating a pair of use as hot pads or decorative food, fused and blown glass, browsing the collection. Artwork Play, 4 A.M.—Stay-At-Home Edi- ceramic trivets with impressions tiles. Cost: AHS members $80; jewelry, paintings, photography, will be mailed directly from the tion by Jonathon Dorf on Sat., Oct. of flowers, leaves, stems, or seed non-members $90. Visit the and much more. Traditionally artist within 10 days of purchase. 24 at 8 p.m. streamed on Broad- pods. Heather Lezla of Persimmon website: held each fall on Mount Vernon Purchases are mailed directly to way On Demand at https://www. Street Ceramics will demonstrate https://connect.ahsgardening.org/ Avenue, Art on the Avenue is a you. Enjoy the exhibit at www. broadwayondemand.com/not-live/ the process of hand-cut tile making river-farm-events/2020/nature- multicultural arts festival that DelRayArtisans.org/artbymail. XgRAvIQxoJcU-4am-the-stay-at- from start to finish. Texturize trivet-workshop---non-member.
12 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Classified WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Preserve Options to Save River Farm To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411 Announcements Announcements Joint Board Matter with Supervisor Dan Storck the garden. and Chairman Jeff McKay - Request for Analysis AHS has long sought to make River Farm a living See Helping, Page 7 of River Farm Historic Overlay District. representation of its principles and organizational vi- sion of raising awareness about and fostering sustain- iver Farm, located on 27.57 acres at 7931 East able, earth-friendly gardening and horticultural prac- Boulevard Drive in Mount Vernon, VA, is con- tices. Thus, we were greatly shocked and saddened by Rsidered a local institution in the Mount Vernon the news on September 4, 2020 that the AHS Board of District that is full of history, heritage, and natural Directors intended to sell the River Farm property. beauty. First built in 1757 and named “Clifton’s Neck”, then I have been coordinating and leading our local ef- acquired in 1760 by George Washington as the north- forts among federal, state and local elected officials ernmost farm of the five farms his family owned, it has and our federal, regional and county park leaders gone through many different owners and many differ- from the moment the AHS Board shocked us all with ent names throughout its history. Of note, in 1971, the their decision. The attached letter expresses our de- owner Mr. Matheson decided to sell his home, and the sire to partner with the AHS Board, for them to slow Soviet Embassy offered to buy the property for use as down this process and give us time to come up with a retreat for its staff. In the Cold War, many across the solutions that allow River Farm to remain publicly ac- world objected to the thought of George Washington’s cessible and not be sold to a private developer. farm becoming the possession of the Soviet Union. As Announcements Announcements a result, Congress and the State Department asked Mr. We believe we have a once in a lifetime opportunity Matheson to withdraw the property from the market. to preserve a piece of our nation and county history, but first we must collect all the information needed Among those concerned by the potential sale was about the preservation process, timeline, and legal Enid Annenberg Haupt, philanthropist, gardener, and implications to ensure sound long-term decisions. on the Board of Directors of the American Horticultur- al Society (AHS). THEREFORE, we request that the Board of Supervi- Through her exceeding generosity, the Society was sors direct the Department of Planning & Develop- able to purchase the 27 acres agreeing to keep the ment Heritage Resources Staff to analyze and gather property open to the public. In honor of George Wash- information to create an expedited Historic Overlay ington, one of our nation’s first great gardeners and District for River Farm. horticulturists, the property was again named River We further direct Heritage Resources staff to assem- Farm. In 1973, AHS moved its headquarters from the ble and provide all this information and deliver it no City of Alexandria to River Farm. First Lady Pat Nixon later than 3 weeks from today’s date. County staff has joined Mrs. Haupt at the dedication of the property advised us that they have already started this process and together planted a ceremonial dogwood tree in and the deadline is feasible.
Obituary Obituary Announcements Announcements Be a part of our Wellbeing pages, the first LOUISE POMERLEAU KNAUSS Alexandria, VA week of every month. Louise Pomerleau Knauss, 89, of Battersea Lane, died Monday, April, 6, 2020 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital following a stroke incurred on March 22, 2020. made many special and dear friends during her Delight in our Body Shop days. Louise will be dearly missed HomeLifeStyle sections, by all who knew and loved her. Louise is survived by her husband of 20 years, the second week of every Daniel Knauss of Alexandria, her son William B. Eddy and his wife, Lati, of Ft. Meade, MD; her month. Peek at the top son Frederick Knauss and his wife Betty,
real estate sales, glimpse daughter Amanda and son, Mitchell, of North Catasauqua, PA; her beloved grandsons Nicholas over-the-top remodeling W. Eddy of Burlington, VT and Neil B. Eddy of projects, get practical sug- Sandwich, MA and great-grandson, Jared Born in Westbrook, Maine, a suburb of Portland, Cerro-Eddy, also of Burlington, VT; her sole gestions for your home. Maine, on June 11, 1930, she was a daughter of remaining sibling, Theresa DeIuliis, of Arlington, William A. Pomerleau Sr and Doris A. (Eastman) VA; nieces Patricia Walker and husband Richard, Celebrate students, Pomerleau. Lucille DeIuliis and husband Hal Arneson, Louise worked for Arlington County Court House Annette DeIuliis and husband Martin Rhodes, camps, schools, enrich- beginning in 1979 and retired from there in 1999. niece Donna Browning and many nieces and nephews. ment programs, colleges In 1972, she opened the Hallmark Store in the Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA, and in the late Louise was preceded in death by her parents, and more in our A-plus: 1960’s she managed and operated the French William A. and Doris A. Pomerleau; her sisters Poodle Gift Shop on South Jefferson Street in Phyllis Chambers, Joan Browning, and Roberta Education, Learning, Fun Baileys Crossroads, VA. DeVall; her brothers Herman Pomerleau,
pages, the third week of Louise moved to Washington, D.C. after graduat- William Pomerleau and baby Robert Pomerleau. ing from Kennebunk High School in Kennebunk, every month. Maine, in 1949. She married William Hubert Eddy Louise would want everyone to remember her (deceased 1993) on May 5, 1951 and the next time they open a fresh box of choco- lates, have shrimp cocktail, pick out that just-per- Questions? E-mail shared his military career from that time until he fect card for that special someone or gather retired in 1967, residing in Vaihingen, Germany, Ft. Myer, VA, Ft. Shafter, HI, and Ft. Monmouth, together for a fun celebration with family and sales@connection NJ, until settling in Falls Church, VA. friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a deserving charity of your newspapers.com Louise loved growing tomatoes, tending choice. her herb garden, working in the yard, gathering or call 703-778-9431 blueberries and baking for neighborhood children A mass of Christian burial will be held on and friends. She was a real go-getter and Tuesday October 27 at 10:00AM at Arlington National Cemetery. An expert is someone who knows some never sat still for long! Louise regularly exercised at The Body Shop fitness center on Ft. Belvoir, Arrangements are entrusted to the Everly of the worst mistakes that can be made VA, and earned membership in the 500-Mile Club Funeral Home, 6161 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, in his subject and how to avoid them. when she was 84 years old! She VA. -Werner Heisenberg
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 v 13 News “I’ll Think About Business That Tomorrow” Kaleidoscope -- Another By KENNETH B. LOURIE Directory What I’m thinking about - and being thankful for, today, is the disappearance of all the side effects I’ve WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM been experiencing during the last four weeks or so Type of Halloween Candy since I began my pill regimen for my papillary thy- Call 703-549-0004 roid cancer treatment. Too many to list but upwards for advertising information By Nina Tisara of a dozen side effects which encompass all activities Gazette Packet from those of daily living to others pertaining to just plain living. Let me reprint the warning that came with the pills: “People using this medication may ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL s a toddler, Anila Angjeli was given have serious side effects. However, your doctor has a small device that displayed endless prescribed this drug because he or she has judged Amesmerizing symmetric geometries that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side when seen through light. She was delighted effects.” Put that in your pipe and smoke it. That’s what I have to smoke every day, if you know figura- and curious about how it worked. She pulled tively what I mean? it apart spilling out the tiny bits of colored The bigger question, the overriding concern/anx- glass. As you might guess, she wanted to put iety is what exactly the thyroid cancer is doing now it back together so she could continue en- having been left unmedicated for the last nine days? joying the colorful visual displays. It wasn’t How irreparable is the damage being done when the cancer has been left unchecked? Moreover, to until she was an adult, that Angjeli, founder of ALine Architecture, has finally gotten to the extent there has been some damage, is restarting LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING treatment even an option or have I already failed the make her kaleidoscope. tolerance test? Being a cancer patient is a never-end- A kaleidoscope is an optical device con- ing series of questions and/or concerns for which sisting of mirrors that reflect images of bits there is hardly clarity. As I have been led to believe/ of colored glass in a symmetrical geomet- educated since my initial lung cancer diagnosis, there will be no more guarantees coming. ric design. The design of the geometric re- But of course improvements in cancer treatment flection changes endlessly by rotating the and ongoing research have improved survivability, chamber containing the glass fragments. and with many patients, myself included, turned the Summer Cleanup... The name is derived from the Greek words cancer treatment into a chronic disease type proto- kalos (“beautiful”), eïdos (“form”), and sko- col, like diabetes. Nevertheless, cancer is in control, peïn (“to view”). Kaleidoscope describes the self or help your child in this learning pro- the doctors are not. There are no slam-dunks in can- cer treatment. How would I ever be able to unwind symmetry from so many perspectives, math- cess, ALine can provide you with the kit of myself from years of stress and fear just because? I ematics, geometry, science, nature, arts, parts and instructions on how to assemble couldn’t. A cancer patient today sort of means, I’ll architecture, design, and, why not, music. it. Note that mirrors have sharp edges and likely be a cancer patient tomorrow. I don’t see how I Says Angjeli, “This is why we love it and are should be handled with care and that some could shake that self-image. hooked to it, and why Kaleidoscope is the crafting skills are required. Somehow, I must, as I’m trying to do now, exult mind’s eye-candy of this Halloween Season.” The Kaleidoscope Project is made possible in the joy of a semi uncomplicated, side-effect free existence because ..., it’s not guaranteed. I must This Halloween, ALine will give away by ALine Architecture architects, K. Toto, M. try even harder to compartmentalize the unknown 20 Kaleidoscope kits to kids in the Milway Flieger, and A. Angjeli. Mirrors were cut by while savoring this known, relatively easy time. Meadows community, Mount Vernon, where Precise Glass, preciseglass.com. For more in- It’s not promised and it’s not necessarily likely to Angjeli lives with her husband, two sons and formation about ALine’s community art proj- occur again, certainly not after I return to treatment. mother-in-law and where she serves on the ects, see https://www.aline-architecture. But maybe, my new normal will be switching on Patios & Drainage Board of Directors of Milway Meadows Civic com/social-1. For information on how you and off treatment, sort of like I did while being Your neighborhood company since 1987 infused with alimta. Though I still had my CT scans Association. can help support the community art project, quarterly, so long as the scans showed stable, we If you’d like to build a kaleidoscope your- email [email protected]. kept extending the interval between infusions. The - - goal being to balance effect on the tumors with the Bulletin Board quality of life (freedom from side effects and infusion appointments). Eventually, we stretched the interval J.E.S. Services Submit civic/community announcements at fairy dust. Costumes are always welcome. to as much as seven weeks from the original three ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos Visit the website: http://www.woodlawn- enabling me to live - occasionally, a semi cancer free Free Estimates - Fully Licensed & Insured and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at popeleighey.org/ life. Perhaps this on-again, off-again schedule might • Planting & Landscaping Design noon, at least two weeks before event. apply to this recent thyroid treatment. I have to hope • Drainage & Water Problems WATERSHED CLEANUPS • Concrete Driveways, Replacement or New SATURDAY/OCT. 24 because the side effects, as I alluded to initially, have • Patios and Walks • Masonry Work or Dry Laid Do your part to help the environment. Volunteer been affecting my quality of life. And if there’s one • Paver, Flagstone, Brick, any style you choose Garden Fairy Houses. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Wood- for a “Watershed Cleanup Days” event at a factor driving my better-than expected survival, it has • Retaining walls of all types lawn & Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond park or recreation center near you this fall. Highway, Alexandria. Woodlawn is hosting a been my attitude, which has derived directly from my All work Guaranteed These community service events are great for management of side effects. Anecdotally speaking (natural, foraged) teensie-house building ac- individuals, families, service groups and stu- (or presuming) being in a good mood, being able to tivity within its grounds. They are collecting dents. Work outdoors helping to clear Earth’s function with normal parameters (to quote Data from foraged building “supplies” like bark, leaves arteries by removing tires, bottles, cans and “Star Trek: Next Generation”) has been a tremendous and more to provide you -- lots of natural other debris dumped in local waterways. All building materials culled from the grounds contributor to my life expectancy (my oncologist ages are welcome to take part. Cleanups are Cost is $10. Visit the website: http://www. refers to me “as his third miracle”). currently scheduled: woodlawnpopeleighey.org/ But I can’t know for sure. And of course, that’s the Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020: Lake Fairfax Park; crux of the problem for many of us cancer patients. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020: Cub Run RECenter, One can never know for sure if you’re hindering or THURSDAY/OCT. 29 Hidden Pond Nature Center, Providence Realigning Resilience. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual RECenter and Riverbend Park. helping; and since guarantees stopped being made event. Join in a presentation by Gustavo Visit the website https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ on the ground-zero day you were diagnosed with a Angeles, Environmental Justice Program parks/volunteer “terminal disease”’ it’s often difficult to know which Coordinator for The Sierra Club, Virginia path to follow. Right now, it’s easy to follow the path Chapter. Free. Registration with included which is creating a more normal/pleasant quality of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED email address is required to receive Assistance League of Northern Virginia, a volun- life. But at what cost? I can’t know what the tumors event link. Visit the website: https://alexlibrary- teer nonprofit, invites community members are doing. Perhaps, in taking a break from treatment, va.org/event/4629848 to join the organization to participate in its I have unleashed the cancer once again. That’s my Reading Express program. Volunteers provide dilemma: reconciling the present with the future, the SATURDAY/OCT. 31 one-on-one tutoring to first grade students fear with the familiar, the hope with the inevitable. Garden Fairy House Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At during the school year. To learn more contact And it’s likely I’ll never know if what I’ve done has Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Rich- VP Membership Mary Gronlund at gronbiz@ been a help or a hindrance. Yet somehow, I have to mond Highway, Alexandria. For the very first aol.com or Program Coordinator Lynn Barron make plans and decisions.”Tomorrow is another day.” time, the site will be showcasing a (natural) at [email protected]. Lest, I be gone with the wind. teensie-house trail within the grounds. Come Operation Paws for Homes, a Virginia based and see what enchanted structures you can 501(c)(3) organization seeks volunteers, Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for find (and hopefully a fairy or two!) Each especially to foster dogs. See www.ophrescue. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. admission ticket will include a trail map, and org for information and all volunteer oppor- of course, a goodie bag filled with treats and tunities. 14 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 22-28, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com FOR YOUR TOYOTA
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