The Watch, the Vaccine and the Pharmacist Yodit Gulelat’S Quest Gulelat, Who Immigrat- Get Through Her Expanding to Honor Her Father’S Ed to the U.S

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“I want everybody to get better because America gave us a chance that our country did not give us.” - Yodit Gulelat, owner, Van Dorn Pharmacy The watch, the vaccine and the pharmacist Yodit Gulelat’s quest Gulelat, who immigrat- get through her expanding to honor her father’s ed to the U.S. from Ethiopia line of elderly patients. legacy through service in 1986, worked non-stop to “She was there … walking BY WILL SCHICK process the winding line of back and forth to the pho- patients. tocopier copying people’s PHOTO/ DOUG GUILER At around 9 a.m. on Jan. “I didn’t see her take a sip licensed healthcare cards, Seen from Old Town, a National Guard ship cruises the Potomac 15, Yodit Gulelat, the own- of water,” Pamela Norton, on top of administrating the River ahead of the inauguration. er of Van Dorn Pharmacy, director of business develop- vaccine. So, it was taking at found herself facing down ment for a local architectur- least 10 minutes a person, a growing line of elderly al firm who had been at the and you know, it’s cold and patients eager to get their pharmacy throughout the people are standing outside,” Across the river COVID-19 vaccinations. The vaccination process, said. Norton said. A look at Alexandria “Hotels in and around pharmacy had just received Norton had come to the Norton said she assisted hotels in the days be- Washington D.C. are typi- its first batch of Moderna pharmacy that morning to Gulelat in answering ques- fore the Inauguration cally at capacity for presi- vaccine doses from the Cen- see if she would be eligible tions from people in line BY ALLISON HAGEMAN dential inaugurations, and ters for Disease Control and for a vaccination but said and helping to move those it’s a highlight that we look Prevention, and the line out- she found herself quickly In the past, presidential forward to every four years,” side her door was ballooning. volunteering to help Gulelat SEE VAN DORN | 8 inaugurations for Alexandria Kate Ellis, the general man- were jubilant and filled with ager of Hotel Indigo and pres- visitors. ident of the Alexandria Hotel INSIDE People from all over the Association, said in an email. Late night review country would go into Wash- On the night of Jan. 6, ington D.C. during the day to after a mob of President Alexandria see the President-elect get Donald Trump’s supporters Celebrates Women board fight sworn into office and then stormed the Capitol, Alexan- Learn the history of come back to Alexandria dria hotels, much like their Alexandria’s women as Councilors emotion- feedback during a conten- hotels at night. This year, D.C. counterparts, faced at- essential workers. ally debate options tious legislative meeting on in the days leading up to tendees of the “Save Ameri- Page 4 for civilian oversight Jan. 12 that stretched be- the inauguration, the city’s ca” rally spending the night. of police yond 2 a.m. visitors were more National In D.C., hotels received BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN Although council has Guard than tourists. Both backlash on social media for Seniors been unified in the need for the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 and hosting Pro-Trumpers and Hermitage Northern City Council voted to such an oversight body over a virtual inauguration due to The Line DC, a luxury hotel in Virginia celebrates arrival send a series of models for the last year, the lengthy, COVID-19 meant extra secu- the nation’s capital, issued a of COVID-19 vaccine. a civilian police oversight rity and fewer guests at ho- Page 11 board to the community for SEE REVIEW BOARD | 10 tels in the city. SEE INAUGURATION | 6 2 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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Because both the American Revolu- do on the front lines of the reau of Labor Statistics re- played out if women like her husband’s shop was lo- tion and American Civil War, COVID-19 emergency today. port from December 2019 Alexandrian Ann Ramsay cated on the ground floor of many women volunteered or In a city with more wom- revealed that three years had not become an essential the Ramsay home, now the worked as nurses while some en than men – The World ago, American women work- fundraiser? Could the cur- Alexandria Visitor Center disguised themselves as men Population Review reports ing full time earned 81% of rency she raised have been at 221 King St., the 21-year- to serve as soldiers or spies. that for every 100 females what men earned. one of the deciding factors old bride was permitted to While women entered there are 93 males in Alex- While many Americans in the birth of the United work there. the workforce to sustain andria – there has been in continue to champion equal States? 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PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN Alexandria Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker wrote a letter to two area Holiday Inns asking them to refuse reservations to Proud Boys.

needed right now, “ Krall said tion for months, according to in regards to supporting other a news release. The Alexan- PHOTO/VISIT ALEXANDRIA campaigns. dria Police Department along The lobby of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town. The week before the inauguration Alex- IHG-branded hotels in the with Visit Alexandria worked andria hotels increased security. D.C. area, including Hotel In- with hotels on information digo, committed to staying about preparations and how INAUGURATION FROM | 1 concerned for their own safe- that disrupt the normal oper- open during the inaugura- to report problems, accord- ty. She said the city should do ation or pose a security risk. tion and keeping guests safe, ing to the release. statement saying Proud Boys what they can to prevent an- The City of Alexandria Office Ellis said. This decision was Alexandria Police Chief had been removed, accord- other attack in D.C. and that of Human Rights does not made due to long term guests Michael Brown recommended ing to The Washington Post. this isn’t about political affil- include political affiliation and members of the National Alexandria hotels follow their In the days since, Airbnb has iation but domestic terrorism. as a protected class but can Guard, military, law enforce- “See something, say some- closed all reservations in D.C. “Alexandrians were there, investigate discrimination at ment, media, government of- thing” advice. If there are in- and D.C. hotels have received or knew people who were, public accommodations such ficials and others participat- dividuals who are not demon- pressure to close on Inaugura- and were fearing for their as hotels. ing in the inauguration who strating peacefully then the tion Day from ShutDownDC. lives and those of their loved On Jan. 4, just two days were staying at area hotels. police should know about it, In Alexandria, pressure ones inside the Capitol,” Ben- before the attack on the Cap- Many hoteliers also con- Brown said. came from Vice Mayor Eliz- nett-Parker said in an email. itol, Grassroots Alexandria demn the violence in the U.S. For the inauguration, APD abeth Bennett-Parker, who One of the hotels she participated in the “No Room Capitol and actions taken had a full deployment of of- shared a letter on Twitter ask- wrote the letter to, the Holi- for Fascists” protest outside to undermine American de- ficers who planned to handle ing Alexandria hotels to refuse day Inn Alexandria Carlyle, the Holiday Inn Carlyle. They mocracy, according to Ellis. any threats that arose. In past reservations to Proud Boys. By said in an emailed statement were following in the foot- Potential hotel vacancies years, APD has lent a few offi- denying these “violent and that it did not receive a letter steps of a D.C. group called are not the only thing that cers to D.C. for traffic control armed white supremacists” from the vice mayor’s office the They/Them Collective will be different about the in- and crowd management. The lodging, hotels would “send a and declined to comment. who were lobbying hotels to auguration this year. Added police also worked with feder- message that there is no place Holiday Inn Alexandria Old close ahead of a Pro-Trump security is required for the al, state and local partners to for hate in Alexandria,” Ben- Town, which was also singled rally. One Grassroots Alex- event, due to the political cli- share information and moni- nett-Parker wrote. out in Bennett-Parker’s letter, andria member even raised mate and recent violence at tor intelligence, Brown said. When asked about her mo- did not respond to a request money to pay for hotel rooms, the Capitol, Ellis said. Her ho- Both hotels and the APD tivation, Bennett-Parker said for comment. to take them from those who tel proactively engaged with were working up to the inau- in an email that she had heard According to the Holiday would attend the rally, ac- police, added security action guration to ensure safety the from residents who had seen Inn terms and conditions, a cording to Jonathan Krall, a plans and hired additional se- day of. Chief Brown hopes Proud Boys on Jan. 6 and were hotel can cancel reservations member of the Grassroots Al- curity for inauguration week. for a peaceful week and for exandria steering committee. “Fortunately, Alexandria things to get back to normal. The group did not have did not experience any of Ellis is also looking forward any protests planned for the the violence that we saw on to returning to normal. inauguration besides sup- T.V. from the Capitol – I’m “I’m looking forward to fu- porting other campaigns thankful for that and proud ture inauguration days,” Ellis such as ShutdownDC. Krall of our hotel community for said. “When we can return to also said he thought Ben- continuing to keep safety the celebration and high oc- nett-Parker’s letter to area first,” Ellis said. cupancy that typically marks hotels was positive. 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COURTESY PHOTOS Left: Yodit Gulelat’s father, Gululat Menberu (left) and his friend Dick Thornton (right) pose together for a picture during the Korean War. Right: Colonel Menberu stands next to a military jeep marked with the Ethiopian flag in Korea.

VAN DORN FROM | 1 In the meantime, Gulelat tering the vaccines if needed, said the pharmacy worked according to Gulelat. patients with disabilities with the CDC to become a lo- Van Dorn Pharmacy em- and mobility issues up to the cal COVID-19 testing site. ploys a small staff of pharma- front. Several other people “Because of that, the CDC cists and technicians, some of who had come by that morn- asked us to [help] vaccinate,” whom are Gulelat’s sisters. ing also stayed to provide Gulelat said. “A retired doctor came in. similar assistance. While it has only been He said, ‘Let me help you. I am By 2:30 p.m., Gulelat had open for a few months, the retired,’” Gulelat said. “And run out of vaccines, having community has flocked to the nurses were like want- administered the shot to Van Dorn Pharmacy and cre- ing to come and help. [It was] more than 80 customers. De- ated a network of support amazing, amazing. I mean, spite the long waiting times, during a trying time. we really discovered things both Norton and Gulelat said As Gulelat was adminis- that I can say has brought a no one complained. tering the vaccine, many res- lot of people together.” According to Gulelat, the idents stepped up by going to And to think, if it had not Van Dorn Pharmacy received nearby stores and picking up been for a watch, there would its approval to open from the coffee and food for Gulelat and be no Van Dorn Pharmacy, Virginia Board of Pharmacy in her small staff and team of im- and none of this would have May of last year, but COVID-19 promptu volunteers. Gulelat happened, Gulelat said. PHOTOS/CODY MELLO-KLEIN Top: People started lining up early on Tuesday at Van Dorn Pharma- dealt them some minor set- and her staff were also visit- “My dad, when he was cy to get their COVID-19 vaccine. backs and left them unable ed by doctors and nurses who in the Korean War, he was Bottom: Even those who don't have insurance are able to get the to fully open until a couple of said they would be more than vaccine at Van Dorn Pharmacy. months ago. happy to help with adminis- SEE VAN DORN | 9

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He vide direction and expertise died as a result of COVID-19. on civilian personnel mat- George was an avid and ad- ters for the U.S. Naval Facil- venturous world traveler who ities Engineering Command served his country, first as and later for the U.S. Army an officer in the U.S. Army, until his retirement in 1990. and then in a long and distin- COURTESY PHOTO Throughout his career, guished civilian career with George received numerous COURTESY PHOTO the U.S. Navy. George had ma from Teachers College. commendations for his excel- Dick Thornton and his wife (middle) and daughter (left). been a resident of Alexandria George began his profes- lent performance and contri- for more than 40 years. sional life working for the butions, including the Navy’s George was born in Rome, Prudential Insurance Com- Meritorious Civilian Service I cannot give you anything, I New York on July 1, 1932. pany, first in Newark, New award. don’t have anything to [pass on Hoping to find better eco- Jersey and then in Santa Mon- Following his long and nomic conditions during the ica, California. He then made exciting career, George re- to] you. What I can give you is an Great Depression, his fam- a career move that would set mained an active member of education. Everything has been taken ily moved briefly to Ireland the stage for the rest of his life NARFE, the National Active from me, even my Korean watch.” in 1940, before returning to when he became a personnel and Retired Federal Employ- New York City. George grad- specialist with Douglas Air- ees Association, and partic- – Colonel Gulelat Menberu uated from Cardinal Hayes craft and then with NASA’s ipated in many adult travel High School in New York Flight Research Center at and education programs in- VAN DORN FROM | 8 pharmacists, have been trying City. He attended Colum- Edwards Airforce Base. He cluding Road Scholars. to recover their father’s house bia University for a time but then moved on to a role with George is survived by his awarded a Korean watch,” in Addis Adaba but, ultimate- completed his undergraduate the Navy’s Regional Office nephews, Richard Magee of she explained. ly, have been unable to secure studies at the City College of of Civilian Manpower Man- St. Louis, Missouri and Steven Gulelat’s father, Colo- it. Like the watch, the house New York. As a member of agement at Pearl Harbor in Magee of Short Hills, New Jer- nel Gululat Menberu, had too, became lost to memory. the Army ROTC, George was Hawaii. This role took him sey, and by his niece, Ann Ma- been part of a contingent of “When they said ‘No,’ I commissioned as a Second on frequent personnel trou- gee Peretzman of Princeton, Ethiopian troops who trav- said ‘Okay, I’m going to open Lieutenant. He served at Fort bleshooting assignments in New Jersey. George is also eled to Korea starting in a pharmacy, and [I’ll] make Carson in Colorado and was Guam, Japan, the Philippines, survived by his close friend 1951 to fight in support of sure that I take care of the promoted to First Lieutenant. Thailand and Vietnam. He Cris de Castillo of Alexandria. the United Nation’s mission elderly people,’” Gulelat said. After leaving the Army, then served as the civilian Memorial contributions during the war. After Men- According to Gulelat, the George returned to Colum- personnel director for the in memory of George Gun- beru completed his service, pharmacy offered them a bia University where he U.S. Military Assistance Com- ning can be made to the he was awarded a Korean way to fulfill their father’s earned a master’s degree as mand in Bangkok, where he Alzheimer’s Association at watch, which he took home legacy, something he had well as a professional diplo- lived for five years during the www.alz.org. with him to Ethiopia. hoped to pass on through But in 1974, a socialist mil- his house and his watch. itary junta toppled the coun- She currently runs Van Dorn been trying to track down 92 years old. I have his phone occasion who can’t travel to try’s leader, Emperor Haile Pharmacy with the help of the family by asking around number. He sends me [a pic- her location, and she has hon- Selassie. The new government some of her sisters. Korean and Ethiopian immi- ture of my dad and him]. And ored the legacy of her father’s stripped Ethiopians of their Around the time her grant communities for the he was bawling. He was cry- selfless wartime service in private property. They took pharmacy received its ap- past several decades. ing. And he said, ‘I’m glad I ways that no watch ever could. Colonel Menberu’s house – proval from the Virginia In the end, Menberu’s [met] my friend’s kids.’” Gulelat also said that, unlike and his prized watch too. Board of Pharmacy, some- friend Thornton proved him- Just as Thornton had met other pharmacies, when it “On his deathbed he said, thing surprising happened. self to be a more faithful keep- Gulelat’s father during a time comes to services, she is not ‘I cannot give you anything, I Gulelat heard from a longer of time than the watch the of calamity, he found him- charging her customers. don’t have anything to [pass lost friend of her father’s, Colonel had been awarded. self now meeting Menberu’s “Suppose they come here, on to] you,’” Gulelat said. a man named Dick Thorn- Ultimately, it was Thornton, daughter during a different and they say, ‘We don’t have “What I can give you is an ton. Gulelat said Thornton not the watch, which brought kind of unprecedented crisis. insurance,’ I say, ‘I don't care, education. Everything has claimed he knew her father memories of Gulelat’s father’s During the pandemic, I want everybody to get bet- been taken from me, even my from the war in Korea and wartime service tumbling into Gulelat has driven out to local ter’ because America gave us Korean watch.” had even carried a picture the present. nursing homes to administer a chance that our country did For the past four years, the of him in his wallet for more “So, I’m on the phone with the influenza vaccine. She has not give us,” Gulelat said. seven sisters, six of whom are than 60 years. Thornton had this man I haven’t met. He’s done house calls for people on [email protected] 10 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

vestigations, however, in “I’m also trying to find a what those communities One of the things that the any case where the oversight compromise where I think want,” Seifeldein said. body deems it necessary, the we need something because “This [model C] is what community asked for is for this hybrid oversight board could the community has been the community has asked for body to have certain investigative insert an independent au- asking for this, however, I numerous times,” Seifeldein authority with subpoena power.” ditor into the investigation. don’t think we need some- continued. “You’ve seen The auditor would sit in on thing so intrusive as to feel it since June. You’ve seen – Councilor Mo Seifeldein the investigation and, if the the police are having their it here in this community. result was found to be insuf- powers taken away because Most of you were at the ral- REVIEW BOARD FROM | 1 the city’s legislative direc- ficient or questionable, the we don’t want that either,” lies. Some of you even spoke tor, returned to present four auditor would conduct their Jackson said. at the rallies and fed people a fiery conversation on the options, which ranged from own investigation, issue Aguirre asked Seifeldein to bunch of lies and BS and now dais showed a council divided boards with advisory pow- findings to the board and de- clarify what kinds of cases the here [what] you’re trying to over what a police oversight er to complete investigative termine discipline. oversight board would inves- do is water it down and kill it. board should look like in the authority. During the more than tigate in his proposed model Right? This is not what the city and how much power it The first two models Tay- two-hour conversation on C. Seifeldein specified that community has asked for.” should have. lor presented included the the virtual dais, members of the board would be given ex- After a moment of silence Based on the four models poles of the oversight spec- council remained split over clusive investigative authori- passed among those on the for how a police oversight trum. One, model A, was a which variant of model C to ty over use of force incidents, Zoom call, Aguirre said he board could operate in that review-focused civilian over- push out into the community the death or serious injury of had no concerns with staff city staff presented to coun- sight board that would pro- as a council-supported mod- people in custody and abuse presenting both variants to cil, council voted 4-3 to send vide recommendations based el. Even after Seifeldein put of authority and other serious the community. an ordinance for a hybrid on reviewing investigations forward a motion, seconded misconduct cases. In all other “Even if staff brings us investigative model to the that had already been con- by Pepper, prioritizing model cases, APD would continue to two proposed ordinances community for input. The ducted by Alexandria Police C, members of council debat- hold its own internal investi- around C1 and C2, we have to other three options would be Department internal affairs. ed the value of both variants. gations. vote on which one we’re ulti- presented alongside this op- The second, model B, was Throughout the conver- Jackson proposed a sub- mately going to decide on,” tion. an investigative-focused ci- sation, Vice Mayor Elizabeth stitute motion that would Aguirre said. “One of the things that vilian oversight board that Bennett-Parker and Council- prioritize the model C vari- Shortly after, Seifeldein the community asked for is would, through an indepen- ors Seifeldein, Canek Aguirre ant, C2, in the information launched into a speech about for this body to have certain dent auditor, conduct inves- and John Chapman largely sent out to the community. the “miraculous, bloody and investigative authority with tigations instead of APD and supported model C. Mayor Jackson’s substitute mo- gruesome” history of the subpoena power,” Councilor make binding decisions. Justin Wilson and Councilors tion ultimately died for country and how easy it is Mo Seifeldein said. “I think The last two options pre- Amy Jackson and Del Pepper lack of a second, and Ben- for ostensibly good people to there’s a general consensus sented by Taylor, a model C remained skeptical of model nett-Parker offered another feel like they have no role to as to why we brought this and model C2, represented C and supported model C2. substitute motion that would play in the fight against sys- forth, and this is what the two variants of a hybrid inves- Bennett-Parker argued send both model C variants temic injustice because they community wants.” tigative body and received the that model C provides the to the community as coun- are “just one person” and In the aftermath of George most support from council. board independent investi- cil-supported models. need to support themselves Floyd’s killing at the hands of Model C would allow po- gative power while allow- In response to the pro- and their family. a white Minneapolis police lice to conduct internal in- ing council the flexibility to posed motion, Seifeldein fired During Seifeldein’s com- officer and the protests that vestigations except in spe- choose which kinds of cases back at his fellow members ments, Jackson interrupted swept the country in 2020, cific cases assigned to the it can exercise that power in. of council, accusing them of him and pushed council to City Council unanimously oversight body under code, “I think with model C it paying lip service to the fight vote on the substitute mo- approved a resolution on June such as cases involving use of seems like you can assign it as against police brutality and tion the vice mayor had put 9, 2020 directing city staff to force or the death or serious much authority as you want watering down the concept of forward, resulting in a back bring a proposal for an over- injury to a person in custody. to …” Bennett-Parker said. the police review board while and forth between Wilson sight board to council. In those cases, an indepen- Wilson spoke in support ignoring what the community and Seifeldein. When staff brought that dent auditor would conduct of model C2 and stated his has stated it wants. Bennett-Parker ultimately proposal before council on their own investigation and discomfort with any investi- “At this point you might withdrew her substitute mo- Sept. 8, it included only a present their findings to the gative body that completely as well just table this thing tion, and Pepper withdrew her single option – a hybrid board to render a decision. replaces APD’s investigative because every time people second to Seifeldein’s initial model with a civilian-led re- This kind of hybrid over- ability in specific cases. of color in this nation try to motion. Without a way for- view board and independent sight body would also provide “For me personally, I have do something to overcome ward, Seifeldein eventually re- auditor – and drew criticism feedback and direction for concern about taking away a systemic, racist system, stated his motion, which was from City Council members. the police department’s pol- the investigatory authority you have people who think seconded by Aguirre and ap- Council ultimately sent staff icies, directives, programs, of the police department in they know what they’re proved 4-3 with Wilson, Pep- back to the drawing board budgets and expenditures, those matters,” Wilson said. talking about – they know per and Jackson voting against and directed staff to return allowing it to shape the po- Jackson echoed Wilson’s what these communities prioritizing model C. Staff will to council with a more com- lice department outside of concerns and argued model C2 are talking about – with- return to council in March to prehensive presentation of those individual cases. would allow the city to com- out having done an ounce present the results of the com- various models. In model C2, APD would promise between what the or inch of research come munity outreach efforts. On Jan. 12, Sarah Taylor, continue to conduct all in- community and APD want. substitute their opinion for [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 21, 2021 | 11 with INSIDE: Fall prevention is BETTER for everyone. AGE Pg. 19

COURTESY PHOTO Walgreens assisted the Hermitage Northern Virginia retirement community in administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to staff and residents on Jan. 14. Vaccine brings hope to Hermitage Majority of residents, After weeks of waiting for word on when they would receive the COVID-19 staff at Alexandria LTCF vaccine, residents and staff at Hermitage Northern Virginia, a local retirement excited by inoculation community, received a dose of hope on Jan. 14. Through a partnership with Walgreens, Hermitage was able to administer the BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN Pfizer BioNTech vaccine to 86 assisted living residents, 17 health care residents and eight staff members – or around 95% of residents and 85% of staff. For Hermitage staff, the vaccine clinic held on Jan. 14 was a moment worth celebrating. Staff literally rolled out a red carpet, playing music and giving out special lunches, ice cream and candy to those who got the vaccine. SEE HERMITAGE | 12 12 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Models Open | Alexandria Times | Quarter-page 4C: 5.5" x 4.5" SENIORS

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It’s just the happiest to Alexandria in the spring of 2021. thing that could possibly happen in the beginning of the year.” • Highly trained, compassionate team of caregivers – Debra Norberg, director of marketing and admissions, Hermitage • Community cleaning protocols are constantly reinforced, with professional deep-cleans performed as necessary CONTACT US HERMITAGE FROM | 11 members to provide clear in- • Conveniently close to medical centers TO SCHEDULE YOUR formation about the vaccine and hospitals PERSONAL TOUR “We just want to get vacci- development process and any nated and we just want to turn associated side effects or risks. © 2020 Sunrise Senior Living 703-454-9900 the corner, so it was just very However, staff said that most All our team members are following COVID-19 infection control SunriseOldTown.com/Times protocols, including wearing a mask. Number of visitors allowed exciting, personally, to get residents could not wait to re- inside is limited, to maintain appropriate social distancing. vaccinated,” Debra Norberg, ceive the vaccine and get back director of marketing and ad- to a sense of normalcy. missions at Hermitage, said. “I have a resident that I “I took a picture of myself and go to every morning and she 58720156-061-Sunrise_Old_Town_Print_Media_Ads_MODELS_OPEN_hz3.indd 2 11/2/20 1:39 PM sent it to a bunch of friends would say to me, ‘Safi, our and everybody’s really jealous. days are numbered [until It’s just the happiest thing we get the vaccine].’ I said, that could possibly happen in ‘Yeah, we cannot wait,’” the beginning of the year.” Saffiatu Bangura, a nurse at Real People The past year has been Hermitage who helped ad- challenging for long-term minister the vaccine, said. care facilities across the “So, you can tell most of AtReally Silverado our focusLiving is on country, including Hermit- them want to be safe. They with Memory Loss age. The retirement commu- want to go back to normal, our resident quality of LIFE nity constantly had to adapt which I experienced the day providing personalized to the changing conditions of the vaccine. Some of them engagement programs in around COVID-19, which, at in the morning, they could an open and thriving times, required restricting not wait to step out of the atmosphere. visits for residents. door for me to call them out News that a vaccine was and say, ‘Hey, it’s your turn.’” Silverado has been leading the way in memory care for 20 on the way could not come “We just feel the high- years. Call today to learn how experience, innovation and soon enough. er the percentage of people compassion make us leaders in memory care. “Every week I kept hoping getting inoculated possibly that we would hear that it will allow us to open up the would be our turn, and then campus that more quickly finally it was,” Norberg said. and just go back to a sense of memory care │ communities After hearing that Her- actually being able to be with 2807 King Street │ Alexandria, VA 22302 mitage would receive doses each other,” Norberg said. (571) 388-8681 │ silverado.com/alexandria of the Pfizer vaccine, staff set Norberg said she was im- about preparing for Jan. 14. pressed by how residents Staff not only had to make have responded throughout plans for how the vaccine the pandemic. 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Jan. 14, the only complaints “My feeling is that people or side effects staff and resi- have been through so much dents have mentioned is some in their lives – wars, the De- soreness on the arm where the pression, lots of different ill- vaccine was administered. nesses – and I just felt like Residents are looking for- there was this sense of calm ward to seeing their family that people had and just this members in person soon, and belief that if we follow these nursing staff, like Bangura, precautions and we do the said the vaccine has given right thing, we’re going to be them some peace of mind ok,” Norberg said. “No one that, as frontline workers, was that fazed by all this.” they will be less of a risk to On Jan. 14, 12 Walgreens their families. staff arrived at 9 a.m. to ad- “I have family members minister the vaccine to res- that [have] cancer … and I’m idents and staff. Hermitage lucky to be in the frontline – I nursing staff was assigned in got it before them,” Bangura groups to help vaccinate res- said. “I’m so happy for that.” idents who had consented in For Norberg, the vaccine specific areas of the facility, is hopefully a turning point Bangura said. in an otherwise tough year. The process was smooth “I feel better than I’ve felt and easy, as staff went floor- all year. It was so monumen- to-floor, room-to-room in tal to me. I just could not wait the facility to make sure that for this to happen, so we’re every resident who wanted to really happy,” Norberg said. COURTESY PHOTO receive the vaccine was able [email protected] Two Hermitage staff members celebrate the vaccine roll out.

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Did you know that every 11 seconds, an older adult is treat- ed in the emergency room for a fall-related injury, and each year, more than three million older adults are injured in a fall? That translates to more than 850,000 hospitalizations, SARA T. 29,000 deaths and $50 billion in annual health care costs, ac- PAPPA cording to the Centers for Dis- is due to several factors, in- ease Control and Prevention. cluding decreased muscle While falls are the lead- strength, balance and reac- ing cause of injuries in peo- tion time. ple over age 65, falls are not Short and long-term impli- an inevitable part of aging. cations from falls include po- Falls can happen at any age, tential disability from injuries, but as we get older, the risk hospitalizations and reduced of a serious injury from a fall FILE PHOTO increases. This increased risk SEE PREVENTION | 20 Plenty of natural light and bright light bulbs make for a safer home.

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Now, more than ever, being part of a caring community helps us to stay FILE PHOTO connected and engaged with others. Annual eye exams will help reduce the risk of falling.

At Home in Alexandria is pleased to PREVENTION FROM | 19 Most falls are predictable and preventable, and not just the offer support, enrichment and fun to capacity for work and house- result of a single cause. Your hold duties. There is also the plan should include: our Alexandria neighbors ages 55+ possibility of reduced independence and quality of life. Strength and balance After a fall, we can also see exercises an increase in social isolation • Join an exercise class Connect with us to learn more about the from self-imposed restriction • Walk on a regular basis practical and social support you’ll get as of activity due to the fear of

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The former Beatle re- and humorous, many music relying more on the quality quires no introduction, but historians have interpret- of the instrumentals than perhaps the “McCartney” ed “McCartney II” as Paul’s the 78-year-old’s vocals, albums do. acceptance of New Wave. which are nevertheless effec- After John Lennon in- Recorded at his farm in the tive, albeit a touch overpro- formed his bandmates that summer of 1979, McCartney duced on a few occasions. he wanted a divorce in Sep- once again arranged, per- McCartney explores loss, tember of 1969, McCartney formed and produced the al- fame and mortality in his withdrew from the public eye bum on his own. The record verses. He recalls Beatle- to his farm in Scotland, dev- peaked at number three on mania on “Pretty Boys”: astated. After a difficult two the U.S. Billboard, thanks “Strike another pose / Try to months, his wife Linda urged largely to the danceable hit feel the light / Hey, the cam- him to begin work on his first single “Coming Up” and the era loves you / Don't put up solo project. insidious yuletide ballad a fight.” Returning to London, Mc- “Wonderful Christmastime.” PHOTO/CAPITOL RECORDS On “Seize The Day,” lyr- Cartney recorded the album “McCartney II” holds a firm Paul McCartney's "McCartney III." ics range from romantic – “I almost entirely in his home spot among McCartney’s bless the day you came into in St. John’s Wood on a four- most polarizing work, yet it my life / You helped me to track tape recorder without a remains just as influential as tracks include “The Kiss of tic arpeggios, the bassline of realize / Love was the great- mixing desk. He performed its predecessor for its experi- Venus,” a pleasant ballad “Lavatory Lil,” the electric est prize” – to apocalyptic, all the instrumentals and mental compositions. reminiscent of the white al- piano and harmonium com- “When the cold days come / vocals on the record. A week In that way, “McCartney bum’s iconic “Blackbird,” and bo found on “Deep Down” And the old ways fade away after the official breakup of III” continues the tradition the optimistic closer “When and the electric guitar ar- / There'll be no more sun.” the Fab Four in April of 1970, of Sir Paul’s self-titled al- Winter Comes,” a tune sure- rangements on the chorus of McCartney’s lyrics are typ- Paul began his stellar solo bums, mixing DIY produc- ly written with The Beatles’ “Seize The Day.” ically enigmatic. career with the release of tion with the skill of a mu- “I’ll Follow The Sun” in mind. Unlike its predecessors, Far more polished than “McCartney.” sician who has dominated However, Wings fans “McCartney III” dabbles in its predecessors, “McCartney The album spent three popular music for 60 years. can rest assured – McCart- melancholy, uncharacteris- III” is the best “McCartney” weeks at number one on the The result is his finest al- ney leaves plenty of room tic for Paul, though fitting installment in half a century. U.S. Billboard before losing bum since 2013’s “New.” for overdriven rock ‘n roll within the global context in It’s difficult to express how its spot to “Let It Be” – iron- McCartney spends much on tracks like “Lavatory which it was conceived. Un- inspirational this series is to ically the Beatles’ 12th and of the record’s 44 minutes Lil” and “Slidin’.” McCart- fortunately, a couple of Mc- aspiring musicians. It serves final studio album – and of- with his guitars unplugged, ney’s compositional prowess Cartney’s attempts at craft- as a reminder that all the fered one of the finest hits by setting the tone with som- has only increased over the ing weightier songs fall flat, music maker truly needs is an ex-Beatle in “Maybe I’m ber acoustic opener “Long years. “McCartney III” offers notably the underwritten, talent and a microphone. Amazed.” Tailed Winter Bird,” a captivating instrumentals melodramatic “Deep Deep Rock on, Paul. Although a commercial standout instrumental lift- from front to back – with the Feeling,” which boasts an success, many critics at the ed by McCartney’s hypnotic exception of the trite “Wom- impressive guitar and piano The writer is a student at time attacked the record’s vocal riffing. en and Wives” – most nota- arrangement but overstays Providence College studying homemade production and Other notable acoustic bly in “Pretty Boys”’ acous- its welcome with an eight- English and music. 22 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES How you can help decrease plastic consumption BY BRANDPOINT market or butcher for your dent accredited lab. grocery shopping. Farmers 3) Plate over bowl, The COVID-19 pandemic market vendors often use less bowl over plate. If you’re has increased the consump- packaging, and you can ask doing more cooking at tion of single-use plastic as your butcher to wrap your home, you’re likely find- disposable mask and glove meat in wax paper instead of ing yourself with leftovers. usage has skyrocketed. Ad- plastic. Shopping local is also Ditch the plastic wrap and ditionally, many businesses a great way to support your use your dishes as an easy, have eliminated the option to community. inexpensive food storage use reusable shopping bags at 2) Swap your cleaning solution. To do this, place a store or to bring your own tools. The leading spray mop a plate or saucer over a mug to a coffee shop. uses single-use plastic pads. bowl to cover its contents These measures are im- One greener choice, the O-Ce- or, alternatively, flip any portant to help stop the spread dar ProMist MAX microfiber size bowl over leftovers on of the virus. but there are sim- spray mop features a reusable, a plate. 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Run in Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec 2020 24 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR individuals are socialized in racial- Alexandria, dating back to 1766. JANUARY 22 ized environments and how identity FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 6 Hear from Christ Church docents influences responses to benefits about the churchyard’s unique his- ALEXANDRIA WINTER and consequences of racial-cultural HUNT FOR WASHINGTON Enjoy a 17TH ANNUAL ALEXANDRIA tory, Washington’s connection with RESTAURANT WEEK TO-GO social systems. Participants will be fun and challenging game to uncover WAREHOUSE SALE Deemed in Christ Church and the Presidents Enjoy Alexandria Restaurant Week provided with a review of key racial clues about Alexandria and George the region as the longest-running who also worshipped there. Fif- at home this winter for an extended boutique driven warehouse sale, equity grounding terms to aid in Washington. The hunt, which should teen-minute tours will be given every two-week period and show support take about 60 to 90 minutes to the popular mid-winter event will their understanding. Saturday in February. for the city’s large community of complete, will take hunters to places convert to a walkable sale and will locally owned restaurants. For 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Old Town associated with the gen- take place throughout Old Town with Time: Noon to 2 p.m. days and three weekends, more Location: Virtual eral. Start by printing a clue sheet at nearly 40 independent boutiques Location: 118 N. Washington St. than 60 restaurants will offer a Information: https://bit.ly/3oFKqtK home and bring it on a trip through participating. The sale will take Information: www.washingtonbirth- $49 takeout dinner for two. New the heart of Old Town and then use place in stores, pop-up tents and day.com this winter, more than half of these JANUARY 30 sleuthing skills to find answers to the open retail space along King Street restaurants will also offer a $25 clues. By Feb. 28, submit findings to and select side streets following FEBRUARY 13 takeout dinner for one. This event STORIES IN THE ARCHITEC- [email protected] to win social distance guidelines and lasts through Feb. 7. TURE Venture behind the scenes, prizes. COVID-19 protocols. Peruse a vari- VIRTUAL GEORGE WASHING- Time: Varies from the basement to the attic, and Time: All day ety of new boutiques and retailers TON BANQUET AND BALL Join Location: Varies explore the history of the Lee-Fen- Location: Old Town not only located in Alexandria, but the likes of Mr. Gadsby, citizens of Information: www.visitalexandriava. dall House through its architecture. Information: www.washingtonbirth- throughout the Metro region. Deal Alexandria and General Washington com/restaurants/restaurant-week Changes in style and home tech- day.com seekers will find the very best from himself for a Birthnight celebration nology have all left their mark on Alexandria’s and the region's finest on a personal screen at home. Over JANUARY 25 the home, from when it was built FEBRUARY 5 retailers and indie brands with var- Zoom, begin the evening with a video in 1785 through its continued use ious brands of clothing, shoes, jew- presentation full of dancing, conver- elry, home furnishings and more up THE ROOTS: UNPACKING as a home in the twentieth century. “AFTER EDWARD HOPPER: sations and toasts. Then, General to 80 percent off retail prices. Free RACE AND RACISM IN EVERY- This tour will include parts of the THEMES OF SOLITUDE AND Washington will be available live for The parking will be available on both DAY TERMS In ACT for Alexan- house that are not regularly open ISOLATION” ART EXHIBIT questions. After the Q&A, enjoy En- dria’s virtual webinar, participants “After Edward Hopper: Themes of Soli- days. This event runs Feb. 6 to 7. to the public. Face masks are re- glish country dancing called by our will explore key concepts and devel- tude and Isolation” exhibit challenged Time: All day quired, and the tour is limited to expert dance master that attendees op and enhance their understanding artists to present their interpretations Location: Old Town of race and racism as constructs eight participants. Tickets must be of Hopper’s imagery with persever- Information: www.oldtownbou- can do with one, two or four people at and how these constructs are used purchased in advance and are $10 ance, fortitude, diversity and an egal- tiquedistrict.com/alexandria-ware- home. Period costumes of the 1790s as structural and societal barriers. per person. itarian spirit. The exhibit runs from house-sale are encouraged. Participants will be introduced to Time: 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 5 to Feb. 27. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. the historical, cultural and opera- Location: 614 Oronoco St. Time: Opening from noon to 8 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH COURTYARD Location: Virtual tional analysis of racism. Addition- Information: www.leefendallhouse. Location: 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave. TOUR George Washington’s church Information: www.alexandriava.gov/ ally, this session will examine how org Information: www.delrayartisans.org has one of the oldest graveyards in GadsbysTavern

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IN HERE! by Matthew Stock, edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 57. Back muscle, for short 108. Its kernels are often used in 16. Olympian Jesse 69. Custardy dessert 1. Streetcars travel on them 59. Runs in neutral burritos 17. Field with rabbits? 72. Web language 6. More than none 60. Finale 109. Obnoxious kid 18. Food distribution giant 73. Do as Simon says, say 10. Blot gently 61. Clear sky's color 110. T. ___ Price 20. International understanding 74. Vocal part for Lance 74-Down 15. Male turkeys 63. Bus payment 111. What a successful hat seller 24. Sandwich with sauerkraut 75. Palindromic studio 19. "Scratch what I just said!" 64. Fuss over your looks leads? 30. Racket 77. Plunges into a pool 21. Wombs 65. Zoo's money manager? 115. Limbs under sleeves 32. Cartoon hit sound 78. Vitriol 22. "Rain, rain, go ___" 68. Black key near C 116. All-star lineup 33. ___ lazuli 80. Known, in a geographic sense 23. God, while forming a major 70. Pinball cheater's move 117. Candy with a chewy center 34. Dutch cheese 81. Convent figures landmass? 71. Took a chance 118. Goes blond, perhaps 36. Spice from nutmeg 83. Place setting part that doesn't 25. Taproom barrels 72. Baker or banker 119. Squad 38. Sinkers of ships, in a saying go in the dishwasher 75. "A ___" (money-centric 2008 hit) 120. "A Raisin in the Sun" divi- 40. Tippy-top 26. Has another birthday 84. TV executive's concerns 76. Resort with cucumber slices sions 41. Ostracize 27. Unlike a lie 85. Judicial order 77. Take courses? 121. Silences, as a Twitter troll 42. "To recap ..." 88. Intense competitions 28. Currency in Italy 78. Rum cake 44. ESPN personality Katie 92. Sun Devils' sch. 29. Blissful 79. Starts holding a subway strap DOWN 47. Subway ___ (backsplash 93. Medium-sized string instru- 31. "Neither snow ___ rain ..." 82. Certain evil spouses? 1. Puerto ___ (San Juan resident) choice) ments 32. Curved 86. List that includes entrees 2. Disco era suffix 48. Many a quinceanera guest 33. Wolf pack meetup gone horri- 87. Pencil, after much use 3. Adult's playful side 49. See 55-Across 95. Like soup you have to blow on bly wrong? 89. "I loved it!" review 4. Tons (of) 51. Ring weight measures? 97. Capacitor unit 35. "You gotta be kidding me!" 90. Uses to achieve greater 5. ___ Lanka 52. Perfect places 98. Creamy-white 37. Big hunk of meat success 6. Prow's opposite 54. Broadcasted 99. Self-description after a life- 39. What may be seen around a 91. GPS, for one 7. "Dagnabbit!" 58. Renter style change house? 94. Mole or rat 8. "The Queen's Gambit" victory, 61. Short story writer Nin 100. Supervillain's misdeed, often 40. "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" 96. Makes a knot in familiarly 62. Acne spot 102. Loo users singer 97. Put the last touches on hockey 9. "... and so on" (Abbr.) 63. Be the right size 104. "At Eternity's Gate" star 43. "___ sesame" items? 10. Next to appear 64. Dessert at an eating compe- Willem 45. Roofing goo 101. Postmortem notice, briefly 11. Classic consoles tition 105. Parts of an IKEA manual 46. Palindromic Indian flour 103. Pre-iTunes music purchases 12. "For sure!" 65. Like someone who doesn't 108. Shoe with holes 50. Scaredy-cat's laundromat? 106. New York or Kentucky, in 13. One who may not want a mess around 109. Veal cordon ___ 53. Unkind people Monopoly relationship, slangily 66. Style 112. "Who am ___ stop you?" 55. Horse/49-Down hybrid 107. Three-time Olympic track 14. Blaze involving many wheels 67. Inch (along) 113. Zeta follower 56. Talk rudely to medalist Bowie 15. Look, informally 68. Dreadful 114. That ram 26 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View In search of unity Opinion Transformative leaders at- a police barrier and assaulting a “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” tempt to inspire and unite us. D.C. police officer during a pro- - Thomas Jefferson Think John F. Kennedy and his test that, like that of the Proud call to service: “Ask not what your Boys, began peacefully. country can do for you. Ask what Additionally, the words of Photo of the Week you can do for your country.” Seifeldein during the Jan. 12 leg- Think Ronald Reagan’s admoni- islative meeting about models for tion to lead by example: “America a potential civilian police over- is a shining city upon a hill whose sight board were like gasoline on beacon light guides freedom-lov- the flames of racial discord. ing people everywhere.” Seifeldein launched into a President Joe Biden’s inaugu- rant about the “miraculous, ral words were of that ilk: “We bloody and gruesome” history celebrate the triumph not of a of our country and accused his candidate, but of democracy. … fellow councilors of paying lip We must put aside politics and service to the fight against po- face this pandemic as one nation.” lice brutality. This came during When leaders call us to be our a discussion about what kind of best selves, they ask us to work civilian police oversight board to with rather than demonize those establish, not whether one was who disagree with us. needed in the first place, in a Conversely, when people in city where the police department positions of power resort to dem- does not have a history of egre- agoguery or bullying or attempt gious use of force incidents. to deny basic rights to those with To his fellow councilors who whom they disagree, they appeal dared voice support for models to our worst selves and deepen of the review board that differed existing divisions. from his own preference, Seif- Unfortunately, two members eldein pitched the equivalent of of Alexandria’s city council have a City Council temper tantrum recently fanned the flames of that at times left his colleagues discord: Vice Mayor Elizabeth in the virtual Zoom meeting Bennett-Parker and Councilor speechless. Mo Seifeldein. There’s currently a whisper PHOTO/WILL DUNBAR Bennett-Parker, who last campaign circulating in the week announced her candidacy city that Seifeldein is ponder- Your Views for the state legislature, recent- ing a challenge to incumbent ly waged a campaign to pressure Mayor Justin Wilson in the up- local hotels into denying rooms coming Democratic primary. to supporters of former President Perhaps Seifeldein believed he A half-baked stormwater plan Donald Trump during inaugural was leading with his outbursts, To the editor: to act on the threat of climate change week. In a letter she released on or perhaps his passion for the I’m not sure what was most astonish- both in terms of coastal and inland Twitter, Bennett-Parker urged issue at hand simply got the ing about City Council’s discussion of the flooding? Many other cities with similar Alexandria hotels to refuse res- better of him. stormwater fee on January 12 – that not risks are well into development or even ervations to members of the pro- Seifeldein’s actions at the one city council member questioned the execution of their climate change “resil- Trump group the Proud Boys, council meeting and Ben- magnitude of the city’s nearly half-bil- ience” plans to harden their infrastruc- saying that by denying the “vi- nett-Parker’s campaign to deny lion dollar stormwater construction pro- ture against flooding. olent and armed white suprem- lodging to Trump supporters posal, or that no one asked what analysis While T&ES was focusing so much of acists” lodging, hotels would are not what positive leadership was done to arrive at an exact doubling its time on road diets, particularly Sem- “send a message that there is no looks like. In fact, at the coun- of the stormwater fee. inary Road, and stormwater projects in- place for hate in Alexandria.” cil meeting, it was Wilson and In any case, it seems that T&ES has tended to address pollution problems that Perhaps Bennett-Parker genu- Councilor Amy Jackson who tried once again been caught with its pants don’t appear to exist, these issues were inely fails to see the contradiction to find middle ground and who down. How out of touch can a public between this self-righteous state- showed actual leadership. works department be when it has failed SEE STORMWATER | 29 ment and her refusal to condemn On Wednesday, President the actions of her own legislative Biden told us, “Without unity, The opinions expressed in letters and columns are aide, who was arrested last year there is no peace, only bitterness those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the for allegedly breaking through and fury.” Amen. endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 21, 2021 | 27 Popular Vote My View | John Porter Interstate Compact Our best kept secret “It’s the best kept secret in Northern that they fulfill their high school gradu- Virginia.” ation requirements. is unconstitutional I have lost count of the number of While providing these amazing op- The proponents of the Na- Supreme Court is composed of a times I have heard this statement made portunities for high school students tional Popular Vote Interstate small number of judges nominated regarding Northern Virginia Communi- and graduates, NOVA also is a leader in Compact say that they are sup- by the president and confirmed by ty College. NOVA, as it is affectionally workforce development and skill train- porting democracy and fairness. the Senate who serve for life. called, has been a mainstay educational ing. NOVA awards more information In fact, the result of their propos- Some say the majority, via the institution in our region since its found- technology degrees than any other two- al would be quite the opposite. nationwide popular vote, should ing in a warehouse at Bailey’s Crossroads year college in the United States and was The Compact would make rule. But our government is a in 1964. recently noted as producing the fifth changes the U.S. Constitution federation, a federation of states. While much has changed at the col- highest paid cybersecurity talent of any forbids. It would weaken the It is based on the premise that lege since that time, the “best kept se- college or university in the country. Electoral College and undermine the winner must build a coalition cret” descriptor continues to be one that Degree and certification opportuni- our federal system of indepen- across the nation, state by state. aptly describes the college for ties are available in high de- dent states as well as our repre- Our government is representa- many in our area, even though mand fields from automotive sentative democracy. tive of all the states, not just of it provides the best post-sec- technology to cloud comput- The U.S. Constitution pro- the large urban centers. ondary opportunity available ing, from medical sonogra- vides for change through an Another problem with rely- in the region, whether for the phy to information systems amendment process. According ing on a nationwide popular vote college-bound high school technology. Major national to the U.S. Constitution, states to elect our president and vice senior or the adult student corporations in the area like may not enter compacts without president is that in a presidential seeking further education Micron, Northrup Grumman the consent of Congress. The Na- election, one candidate or tick- and skill development to ad- and Amazon Web Services tional Popular Vote does not ask et may not receive a majority of vance in their chosen field or partner with NOVA to address for the consent of Congress (Ar- the votes. There may be many move to another. JOHN industry needs in high-de- ticle 1, Section 10). candidates, and each might rep- With more than 70,000 PORTER mand positions with students Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. resent one region or one issue. students currently being completing internships and Constitution creates an Electoral We would then get into run-off served, NOVA is also one of the largest stepping into these higher paying posi- College. The Electoral College is elections and all sorts of permu- institutions of higher learning in the tions upon program completion. the formal body which elects the tations of the present process. country. The expanse of courses and de- The ability of NOVA to quickly adapt president and vice president. The America is a diverse nation, gree offerings makes it the perfect place to the changing needs of local corpora- Electoral College is composed of and we succeed best when we to complete those important first two tions makes for the “perfect wave” of op- representatives from each state think in terms of all the states. years of college at a fraction of the cost portunity for the businesses, the college plus the District of Columbia and The Compact proposes to change of attending a four-year college or uni- and, most importantly, the students. a few territories. the vote of a state whose winner versity. While there is no perfect answer to It was created by our country’s is not the national winner. NOVA also provides an all-import- what is best for each student, the op- founders to resolve the problem of In practical terms, what it ant support system for students transi- portunities provided by Northern Vir- how to elect the president and vice means is that, if in 2024 if Pres- tioning from their relatively secure high ginia Community College, whether for president. Suggestions that Amer- ident Joe Biden and former Vice school environment to the larger and the soon-to-be high school graduate or ica elect the president and vice President Mike Pence competed sometimes less personal world of higher the out-of-school adult seeking to im- president by a vote of Congress or for the presidency, and Virgin- education. In my experience as an ed- prove their employment picture, deserve by a nationwide popular vote of ia’s top vote getter was Biden but ucator, the community college option strong consideration. qualified citizens were rejected. Pence was the winner of the na- has proven extremely valuable for many NOVA’s success over the past 50 plus Some say our current process tional vote, all of Virginia’s votes students, particularly those who are still years speaks to the value and importance is undemocratic. Why single out for Biden would be changed to determining their career focus and di- of the college for our region and beyond. the Electoral College as undem- votes for Pence. rection. Having such a leader in the field of ed- ocratic? Would they also say that This is unfair to the citizens NOVA has nurtured partnerships ucation in our own back yard is some- the Senate and Supreme Court of Virginia and unconstitutional with Northern Virginia’s public school thing of which we should all be proud. are undemocratic institutions? as well. divisions to increase the number of dual And while sometimes we do not want to The Senate is composed of only -Linda Greenberg, enrollment offerings for students, where share our good fortune, in this case it is two representatives per state. The Alexandria they can earn both high school and col- important to let the rest of the world in lege credit by taking designated courses. on “the best kept secret in Northern Vir- Currently, the college is working closely ginia.” “America is a diverse nation, and we succeed with these same school divisions to ex- best when we think in terms of all the states. pand the dual enrollment program into a The writer is the former principal larger, more encompassing Early College of T. C. Williams High School from The Compact proposes to change the vote of a opportunity, which could ultimately of- 1984 to 2006. He currently serves as state whose winner is not the national winner.” fer students the prospect of completing Alexandria’s representative to the Northern their associate degree at the same time Virginia Community College Board. 28 |JANUARY 21, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Achieve environmental goals by Efficient vaccine planting, not cutting, trees operation To the editor: bers of trees can be planted is along Four Mile To the editor: We propose that city leaders consider Run all the way from Mount Vernon Ave. to the Kudos to the Alexandria Health Department! My achieving Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction Route 1 bridge. This is a phosphorus and nitro- husband and I received our first doses of the vaccine credits through a major tree planting program gen-rich zone that could be planted with forest Jan. 14 at T.C. Williams High School. rather than through the reconstruction of Tay- density. The online sign up was quick and easy. After reg- lor Run that is currently planned. Areas along Hooff’s Run, another phospho- istration we received emails offering us day and time The program would not only help meet Al- rus and nitrogen-rich site, along Eisenhower slots. Confirmation was immediate. exandria’s Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction Avenue, along Holmes Run and in Ben Brenman On the day, the vaccination site was beautifully or- obligations, but would also advance several of Park can all take hundreds of trees. Fort Ward ganized and extremely efficient. the city’s other environmental goals, including should be able to accommodate hundreds more, Kudos also to the many volunteers who were there its aspiration to be an “Eco-City” that in the especially as the planned playground reloca- assisting. Every one of them was cheerful and friendly words of the Eco-City Charter, “embraces nat- tion will open a large area where newly plant- and helpful if one needed assistance of any kind. ural beauty,” “improves water quality,” “clears ed trees can fill out an existing forest. Several The Alexandria Health Department should take a the air” and “supports healthy living.” Old Town parks and paths could collectively bow for a most impressive operation. Tree planting can provide Chesapeake Bay take hundreds of trees without interfering with -Jean M. Cecil, pollution reduction credits. A 2018 report by open space needs and views. Alexandria the Forestry Workgroup of the Chesapeake Bay And the planting project would allow for re- Program states that “forests are a less-inten- tention of the portion of forest that is currently sive land use and well known to be the best for slated for removal as part of the Taylor Run re- protecting water quality.” The report states: construction project. It would also enable the A needed “By absorbing and processing water from city to receive pollution reduction credits for rainfall and floodplains, forests reduce erosion, trees that would otherwise be cut. message of hope excess nutrients and sediments, other pollut- The tree planting would provide the multi- To the editor: ants, and flooding risks. Along with forest ple ecological, human health and climate ben- Readers, if you missed Annetta Catchings’ essay retention, best management practices (BMPs) efits identified by the Chesapeake Bay Forestry in the Jan. 14 Alexandria Times, “Harmful messaging that establish new forests are a relatively easy Workgroup. It would help meet the tree canopy in Black slogans,” please find a copy or go to https:// and effective way to restore the Bay. In addition goals set out in the city’s Environmental Action alextimes.com/2021/01/my-view-harmful-messag- to water quality, we know that forest BMPs pro- Plan 2040, which sets the goal of achieving a ing-in-black-slogans-by-annetta-catchings/ and read vide more co-benefits (fish and wildlife habitat, 40% tree cover by 2035. And, as mentioned it. Her message of hope and encouragement is exactly recreation, air quality, human health, etc.) than above, it would help fulfill the vision of Alex- what we all need to hear. Especially now. most other BMPs.” andria as an “Eco-City.” What’s impressive is how Catchings is telling us The report sets out the water quality ben- A tree planting program should be cost that we can all achieve if we believe we can and work efits of forest retention and tree planting, in- competitive with the cost of the Taylor Run hard. Her essay does not diminish the challenges many cluding the value of urban tree planting and project, particularly if the estimated pollution of us experience in life, whether it’s discrimination, urban forest planting. It also provides an as- reduction benefits of that project are too high, disabilities or lack of parental support. sessment tool that allows for the evaluation of as we believe they are. What she is telling us is that instead we need to lis- the various tree planting scenarios. There are We ask that City Council direct the city ar- ten to those who tell us we can realize our dreams if we descriptions of the credits given for urban tree borist to develop a tree planting plan that could believe we can and then do the necessary work, wheth- planting, urban forest planting and urban for- serve as an alternative to the Taylor Run stream er it’s education or skills training. est buffer planting. The report notes that forest reconstruction plan. The arborist should work All of us need to diminish the words of naysayers, development has much greater pollution reduc- with the DEQ and other appropriate expert refuse to listen to the victim narrative, and instead lis- tion potential than standard tree planting. bodies as appropriate to ensure the most effec- ten to those who send us messages of hope: teachers, The projected cost of the Taylor Run recon- tive plan feasible. ministers, parents, grandparents and friends. struction is $4.5 million, $2.25 million to be pro- As far as we can tell, no other urban locality Catchings’ story is one of empowerment that appar- vided by the city and $2.25 million to be provided in the Chesapeake Bay watershed has under- ently began with grandparents and then her mother. by the state of Virginia through its Department taken a meaningful tree planting to achieve its She is successful and is now endowing that permission of Environmental Quality. The city can obtain Bay pollution reduction goals. But the realities and guidance to her son. and plant high quality 10-to-12-foot-tall native of climate change and the need to ensure an As a professional career counselor, I have learned trees for approximately $200 each. ecologically sound and attractive quality of life to listen to the stories of many successful people in In other words, the city could plant 5,000 in an ever-densifying city require that this op- our world and without exception, each credits some- substantial trees for $1 million. If the DEQ tion be given a hard look. one who encouraged and supported them. Way to go, matched the city, the number would be 10,000. Alexandria has an opportunity to be a leader Catchings, and please keep reminding all of us of what Or, the city could use $2 million for tree plant- on this score and to provide a model for other is doable. ing and if the DEQ matched again, could plant localities to follow. Each of us should send out this message of hope to 20,000 trees. -Russell Bailey, Carter Flemming, others as you have. The city can easily absorb this number of Andrew Macdonald, Steve Milone, -Linda Couture, trees. Among the places that significant num- Alexandria Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OUT OF THE ATTIC JANUARY 21, 2021 | 29

The day a grandstand collapsed on a U.S. president Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor Given Alexandria’s prox- occurred, which was the fall- the rest of the celebration of [email protected] imity to Washington D.C., it ing of the platform on which Washington’s birthday. is no surprise that many pres- President Hayes and one or The next month, Hayes, Cody Mello-Klein idents have come to our city two hundred persons sat.” who had not run for re-elec- Managing Editor for events. This, in addition to The Alexandria Gazette’s tion, peacefully transferred [email protected] Alexandria residents George account noted that “nobody the presidency to his succes- Margaret Stevens Washington and Gerald Ford, was even severely bruised, sor, the ill-fated James Gar- Sales Director who lived here before and af- and only a few received slight field, who was destined to be- [email protected] ter being sworn into our na- scratches.” The paper then come the second U.S. president tion’s highest office. commended Hayes, who to succumb to an assassin’s Patrice V. Culligan However, did you know was on a farewell tour, for a bullet. Perhaps because of his Publisher Emerita [email protected] that a grandstand collapsed speech that was both “short, role in ending Reconstruction, in Alexandria on one of our and full of common sense.” the local press was remarkably Allison Hageman presidents? The Sun claimed Hayes complimentary toward Hayes, Intern [email protected] As the Feb. 22, 1881, Bal- joked that the collapse must PHOTO/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS despite his political party af- timore Sun described it: have been punishments for President Rutherford B. Hayes. filiation and reputation gained Will Schick “The Birthday of Wash- past imperfections on his as a Union officer. Intern ington was celebrated here part. The New York City paper Luckily, more recent vis- [email protected] by the city authorities, the Other papers, including Truth ran with “President its to our city by American civic and military associa- Hayes’ hometown paper, the Hayes’ Narrow Escape.” It not- Presidents have not put their ADVERTISING tions…The President of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, fo- ed that while Hayes escaped physical safety in danger. Margaret Stevens United States and a number cused more on the platform injury, Sen. Robert E. With- [email protected] of visiting corps from abroad collapse rather than the ers of Virginia was injured Out of the Attic is Marty DeVine were the town’s guests… speech, with the headline and had to be moved to his provided by the Office of [email protected] Only one untoward incident “Hayes Tumbles.” home without participating in Historic Alexandria. Patrice V. Culligan [email protected]

STORMWATER FROM | 26 homeowners is totally un- million, really? That amount plan to make city infrastruc- Chelsea West acceptable, and residents let coincidentally reflects a 100% ture more resilient to cli- sales intern [email protected] creeping up on us. Adding to City Council know it. What increase in the fee. Not ap- mate change. And taxpayers the looming crisis, city staff was city management’s re- proximately, precisely. Not deserve a more thoughtful Tina Franco continued to approve mas- sponse? Take no responsi- sure I’ve ever seen an anal- and thorough analysis of the Office Administrator sive increases in development bility, blame climate change ysis of anything in business funding that will be required. [email protected] density that promise to create and quickly propose a half- or government that led to a For now, all the residents in more impermeable surfaces baked solution simply to calm proposal for exactly a 100% Del Ray, Rosemont and across ART DIRECTOR without regard to the effect on residents during an election increase. Have you? the city want is for city staff to Lyvian Sieg our stormwater capacity. year. Seems like they diverted City management would do their jobs and maintain our [email protected] It was only a matter of time blame for their shortsight- have been more credible if stormwater system to protect before something really bad edness and neglect by essen- they had said, “We did a thor- their homes. If this requires CONTRIBUTORS happened. And it did. Major tially telling residents that ough analysis, and the cost of additional funding from tax- Mara Benner rain events exposed the out- we haven’t had the money to addressing this issue would payers, then staff and elected Alexa Epitropoulos right neglect of our stormwa- proactively address this com- be a 28.3% increase.” But they officials should justify those Kim Gilliam ter system and led to residents pletely unforeseen climate didn’t. increases before arbitrarily Dawn Hoiem in Rosemont and Del Ray be- problem. Quite a narrative. T&ES director Yon Lam- imposing a 100% increase in Louise Krafft ing flooded out as many as And the hubris continues bert’s plan also seems pre- the stormwater fee. Sarah Liu three times in one year. with the amount they want mature. No doubt, it would be -Bill Rossello, Dr. Vivek Sinha What happened to those taxpayers to fork over – $484 wise to develop a long-term Alexandria Jordan Wright

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Use Permit to waive the sign Public Hearing and consideration WILL BE HEARD BY THE BAR #2020-00598 OHAD requirements of Article IX of of a request for: (A) a Development PLANNING COMMISSION URL: https://zoom.us/ Request to install small cell the Zoning Ordinance for the Special Use Permit with Site Plan ONLY AND BY CITY COUN- webinar/register/WN_Lf- facility on a new standalone installation of a monument sign; to expand an existing private CIL ONLY UPON APPEAL: b2CNYaSOqmqz-A3G5xww pole adjacent to 500 South zoned: CG/Commercial General. school by constructing a building Royal Street. Applicant: Mohammed Omari addition, additional parking and Subdivision #2020-00003 *The Board of Architectural Re- Applicant: Cellco Partner- other site improvements, including 4300 King Street, 3101 Park view Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., ship dba Verizon Wireless Special Use Permit #2020-00097 Special Use Permits to increase Center Drive, and 4401 Ford while the Zoom Webinar will be- 428 North Pitt Street – Parking enrollment to 520 students and Avenue - Park Center come available to join at 6:30 p.m.* Review updated roof policy. Reduction and Lot Modifications to allow temporary classroom Public Hearing and consid- Public Hearing and consider- trailers (amending SUP#2016- eration of a request for a Sub- Zoom Audio Conference: Old and Historic Alexan- ation of a request for a Special 0103): zoned; R-8/Single-Fam- division to re-subdivide three Dial in: 301.715.8592 dria District (OHAD); Park- Use Permit for a parking reduc- ily and R-12/Single-Family. existing lots into two lots; zoned Webinar ID: 980 4682 8699 er – Gray District (PG) tion for two compact parking Applicant: Church Schools CRMU-H/Commercial Resi- Password: 560241 spaces and for modifications in the Diocese of Virgin- dential Mixed Use (High). PUBLIC NOTICE to the rear yard setback, open ia d/b/a St. Stephen’s and St. Applicant: US Park Center Owner, Public comments will be received space, parking in a required Agnes School, represented by LLC, c/o Lowe Enterprises Real at the meeting. The public may yard, and vision clearance for Duncan W. Blair, attorney Estate Group, represented by submit comments in advance the construction of a townhouse Kenneth W. Wire, attorney to Lia Niebauer at lia.niebauer@ The Alexandria City School Board dwelling; zoned RB/Townhouse. Master Plan Amend- alexandriava.gov or make public PUBLIC NOTICE will hold an online public hearing Applicant: Stephen A. Ban- ment #2020-00007 comments through the conference on the FY 2022 Combined Funds nister, represented by Rob- Rezoning #2020-00003 call on the day of the hearing. Budget during the Virtual School ert D. Brant, attorney Development Special Use Board Meeting on February 4 at Permit #2020-10026 For reasonable disability accom- 4:00 p.m. Rezoning #2020-00006 Transportation Management Plan modation, contact Jackie Cato at Development Special Use Special Use Permit #2020-00082 Board of Architectural Review [email protected] or Public comments regarding the Permit #2020-10032 Coordinated Sign Permit Spe- LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC 703.746.3810, Virginia Relay 711. FY 2022 Combined Funds Budget Transportation Management Plan cial Use Permit #2020-00083 HEARING must be submitted by noon Febru- Special Use Permit 2020-00084 4898 West Braddock Road For further information, call ary 3, 2021 in the following ways: 416 South Alfred Street, 431 - Newport Village The Board of Architectur- the Department of Planning & South Columbus Street, 901 Public Hearing and consideration al Review (BAR) will hold an Zoning at 703.746.4666 or visit Sign up to speak at the 2/4/21 Gibbon Street, 450 and 510 South of requests for: (A) an amendment Electronic Public Hearing on alexandriava.gov/dockets virtual public hearing (4:00 p.m.) Patrick Street, and 900 Wolfe to the Alexandria West Small Area WEDNESDAY, February 3, at: Street - Heritage at Old Town Plan chapter of the Master Plan to 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to BAR #2020-00626 OHAD https://acpsweb.wufoo.com/ Public Hearing and consideration amend the land use designation review the following item(s): Request to install small cell forms/sign-up-for-the-public- of a request for (a) amendment to for a portion of the property from facility on a utility pole on hearing-on-the-budgets/ the official zoning map to change residential medium-density to Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic public property adjacent to 400 • Email written comments to the the zone for the site from RB/ CRMU-H/Commercial residential emergency, the February 3, 2021 South Washington Street. Clerk of the Board at: Townhouse zone and RC/High mixed use (high) and to amend meeting of the Board of Architec- Applicant: Cellco Partner- [email protected] density apartment zone to RMF/ the height map for a portion of the tural Review (BAR) is being held ship dba Verizon Wireless • U.S. Mail: Residential multifamily zone; (b) property from 45 feet to 92 feet; electronically pursuant to Virginia Clerk of the Board, a Development Special Use Permit (B) an amendment to the official Code Section 2.2 3708.2(A)(3), BAR #2021-00001 OHAD Alexandria City School Board and site plan with modifications zoning map to change the zoning the Continuity of Government Request for alterations at 419 1340 Braddock Place to construct three mixed-income designation for a portion of the ordinance adopted by the City North Columbus Street. Alexandria, VA 22314 multifamily buildings on three property from RA/Multifamily Council on June 20, 2020 or Sec- Applicants: Robert and • Telephone message: blocks with 750 units, including zone to CRMU-H/Commercial tions 4-0.01(g) in HB29 and HB30, Randee Blume 703-619-8316 Special Use Permits to increase the residential mixed use (high) zone; enacted by the 2020 Virginia floor area ratio to 3.0 in the RMF (C) a Development Special Use General Assembly (Virginia Acts BAR #2021-00003 PG For more information, please zone, the utilization of Section Permit with site plan to construct a of Assembly Ch. 1283 and 1289), Request for alterations at contact the Clerk of the Board 7-700 for bonus density and height new multifamily residential build- to undertake essential business. 634 North Alfred Street. at 703-619-8316 or at the email for the provision of affordable ing with modifications and Special BAR board members and staff are Applicant: Dean Joseph Fajerski listed above. housing, (c) a Special Use Permit Use Permits to increase the maxi- participating from remote loca- for a Transportation Management mum allowable floor area ratio to tions through Zoom Webinar. This BAR #2021-00004 OHAD Plan (tier three); zoned: RB/Town- 2.3, for a parking reduction, and meeting is being held electron- Request for partial demo- house (Blocks 1 and 4) and RC/ for more than three mechanical ically, unless a determination is lition/ encapsulation at 414 High Density Apartment (Block 2). rooftop penthouses; (D) a Special made that it is safe enough for the North Union Street. Applicant: Heritage at Old Town Use Permit for a Transportation meeting to be held in person in the Applicant: David L. Charney To place a classified PropCo LLC, represented by M. Management Plan; and (E) a Spe- City Council Chamber at 301 King ad, call Margaret Catharine Puskar, attorney cial Use Permit for a Coordinated Street, Alexandria, VA. Electronic BAR #2021-00005 OHAD Sign Plan; zoned: RA/Multifamily. access will be provided in either Request for addition, alter- Stevens at Development Special Use Applicant: UDR Newport event. 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