Vol. 12, No. 44 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper NOVEMBER 3, 2016 Crawley proposes new T.C. Williams campus New schools would solve and Matthew Maury elemen- “We’ve heard repeatedly from overcrowding issues tary schools. It also would add our parents … of the importance by 2027 a new elementary school — in of having the requisite learning BY CHRIS TEALE addition to the proposed new spaces, those optimal learning Schools Superintendent West End school using retrofit- environments, whether they are Alvin Crawley proposed an ted office space — as well as small spaces, whether they are ambitious plan to solve Alex- build a new middle school. classroom spaces, gymnasiums, andria City Public Schools’ The most dramatic aspect auditoriums, or playing fields. capacity crunch by 2027 as of the plan would be to com- Our students deserve the very he unveiled his capital budget pletely demolish the Minnie best that we can give them.” proposal last week. Howard campus of T.C. Wil- In data provided by ACPS Under the plan, between liams High School and replace staff during the Alexandria the 2018 and 2027 fiscal it with a building for ninth and City School Board’s Octo- years ACPS would appropri- 10th graders, adding 717 seats ber 27 meeting, the system ate $515.7 million on projects at a total cost of $118.5 million. is serving 15,354 students to expand capacity, includ- “This is an aggressive budget. during fiscal 2017, compared ing renovations at Douglas This is a budget that reflects a PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT MacArthur, George Mason sense of urgency,” Crawley said. SEE SCHOOLS | 6 Metroway saved from WMATA budget cuts City asked to provide more for operating costs in proposed budget BY CHRIS TEALE Washington Metropoli- PHOTO/JAMES CULLUM tan Area Transit Authority HALLOWEEN! The topical Michael Palpatine (top, dressed as a general manager Paul Wie- ballot box) was joined by his parents Frances and Helena and his sister Mari for the Del Ray Business Association-sponsored 20th defeld will propose his fiscal annual Halloween parade Sunday afternoon. Gayle Reuter, co-chair 2018 operating budget for the of the 2016 parade, was honored for her 20 years as parade chair- beleaguered agency Thurs- woman with a proclamation by Mayor Allison Silberberg and city day, and while Alexandria councilors declaring that Mount Vernon Avenue will be known as appears to have escaped its FILE PHOTO “Gayle Reuter Avenue” on future Del Ray Halloween parade days. The Metroway bus rapid transit service from the Braddock Road Meanwhile, on Lee Street in Old Town, Buccaneers Adam and Whit- worst effects, it will be asked Metro station to Pentagon City through Potomac Yard had been un- ney Locke (above) handed out candy Monday night to thousands of to chip in more money. der threat in WMATA budget cuts despite only being in operation trick-or-treaters. For more Halloween photos see page 20. since 2014, but the system will survive in the agency’s proposed SEE WMATA | 8 fiscal 2018 operating budget.
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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING Former Alexandrian charged with voter fraud Man accused of filing fake ing cast was low. However, any Liss noted that groups that voter registration forms such offense is extremely serious perform voter registration BY ERICH WAGNER and can degrade the confidence drives aren’t allowed to screen A former Alexandria resi- we as citizens justly have in our applications themselves, and in- dent was arraigned last week system of elections.” stead must turn all applications, in connection with allegations Porter said he had given po- complete or not, over to election that he forged voter registration lice the green light to seek war- officials within 10 days. He said forms last spring. rants against Massaquoi in July, his group trains people it hires Vafalay Massaquoi, 30, is but by that point he had moved on voter registration and require charged with two felony counts away from Alexandria. But in them to go out with more expe- of forging a public re- early October, police rienced employees before set- cord and two felony arrested him near Phil- ting out on their own. counts of voter reg- adelphia, and he was Massaquoi is being held at istration fraud. Each extradited to Alexan- the William G. Truesdale Adult charge carries a maxi- dria October 27. Detention Center. A preliminary mum penalty of 10 Alexandria registrar hearing is slated for December years in prison. of voters Anna Leider 13 in Alexandria General Dis- Commonwealth’s said at times it can be trict Court. Attorney Bryan Por- easy to see when some- ter said in a statement thing is amiss about a Vafalay Massaquoi Join Us! that Massaquoi alleg- voter registration form. November 12TH, 2016 edly “invented applicants” while “In general, we review ap- 2723 King Street, Alexandria, VA he worked for local progressive plications as they come in, look- ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK from 9am to 2pm advocacy group New Virginia ing at them for completeness, and Majority. After the applications it’s hard to say, but we make sure were filed with the Alexandria that they sort of make sense,” she Office of the General Registrar, said. “If there are street addresses officials reviewed the forms and for big apartment buildings, we brought them to the attention of make sure they include apart- Porter’s office. ment numbers. We make sure Porter stressed that Massaquoi there are full legal names and should enjoy the presumption of signatures and that they checked innocence, despite the allegations all the boxes. against him. And he noted that Jon Liss, co-executive direc- this incident did not result in any tor of New Virginia Majority, 4th annual instances of improper voting. confirmed Tuesday that Massa- FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Given the recent public atten- quoi worked for his organization tion to claims of election fraud, I earlier this year as a so-called Straight from think it is important to note that “voter organizer” and was paid there is no allegation that any il- a flat $15 per hour to work on ~ Special Needs ~ the HeART voter registration drives. But ~ Canine Health Care ~ Craft Fair and legal vote was actually cast in Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At this case,” he said. “Furthermore, he was fired after only a few Pancake Breakfast agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to since the fraudulent applications weeks. ~ So Many Adoptions ~ provides Shelter petsslow with down. needed procedures. Direct Proceeds from involved fictitious people, had “He was let go because his would like you to know that Franco The Craft Fair the fraud not been uncovered, the work wasn’t up to our quality Thisthe puppy Shelter will soon has undergo had aan great operation month. to repair support our local ministries risk of actual fraudulent votes be- standards,” Liss said. “pulmonicHe’s lost astenosis”, leg, but with gained donations perspective from Alexandrians. on what’s and help schoolchildren Manyimportant; of ourbe happy featured each day,cats and & dogslove those are and families in need. Judge approves La Bergerie relocation aroundYour five-dollaryou. Flash donationwell knows adds this to credo,Sarah’s andFund hopesand togetheralready with nesting contributions in their of others, new ensures homes. that Pancake + Sausage Breakfast A specially appointed cir- be reasonable and did not violate for a home of his own to share the love. support the Hunger Free medical care is there when needed. cuit court judge reaffirmed due process. This is no trick, but a true treat! Alexandria initative. council’s approval of the relo- “…City council understood PLEASEForFOR MORE iNF o INFORMATIONVISIT about www.alexandriaanimals.org alexa ABOUT SARAH’SNdria’ FUND,S adoptable PLEASE CALL Unique holiday gifts + cation of La Bergerie to 329 N. both the mixed commercial/ 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE good eats for local charity = Washington St. in a decision residential character of North and phone 703-746-4774 for more info. win, win, win ! received Wednesday afternoon, Washington Street and the con- THANKt THHANaNKk YyYOUouOU denying a lawsuit brought by cerns of some nearby neighbors, TheTheThe Alexandria AlexandriaAlexandria AnimalAnimal Animal Shelter’sShelter’s Shelter’s PetPetPet of ofof the the neighbors against the move. and found that the benefits to WeekWeekWeek is is sponsoredsponsored by by DiannDiann Hicks,Hicks Carlson,Carlson,finding In a written decision by Judge the community outweighed the findingfindinghomes homes for pets for andpets humans,and humans, alike. alike. 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The Lamplighter Police investigating King Street stabbing on Wednesday Alexandria police are in- Nosal said a 63-year-old male no information regarding the vestigating a stabbing that took called to report he had been suspect, or an exact location of Did you know that place Wednesday morning in stabbed. He was transported to the crime. we have mirrors? Old Town. the hospital with non-life-threat- Anyone with further infor- Officers responded to the ening injuries. mation is asked to call the Al- Stop by today for 800 block of King St. at approx- Nosal said that the inves- exandria Police Department’s some imately 9:29 a.m. November 2 tigation remains active as of non-emergency number at 703- reflections! after reports of the stabbing. De- press time, but that the victim 746-4444. partment spokeswoman Crystal was not cooperating. She had - Chris Teale Man stabbed during failed drug deal on North Quaker Lane A man was left with non- Quaker Lane at approximately Nosal had no further details life-threatening injuries after 10:12 p.m. October 28 after re- on the incident or a suspect as 1207 King Street Alexandria, VA being stabbed last Friday night ports of a felonious assault. De- of press time. 703-549-4040 on North Quaker Lane in an in- partment spokeswoman Crystal Anyone with more infor- www.lamplighterlamps.com cident police are describing as a Nosal said the victim and sus- mation is asked to call the Al- “drug deal gone wrong.” pect knew each other, and that exandria Police Department’s Officers from the Alex- the victim was stabbed during a non-emergency number at 703- andria Police Department re- failed drug transaction. He was 746-4444. sponded to the 1100 block of N. taken to a local hospital. - Chris Teale
Ask about Police carry out underage alcohol compliance checks our 10% Officers from the Alexandria cal stores. She said service was cashiers and management. winter painting discount! Police Department conducted denied at 24 locations through- Acting Police Chief David nearly 30 compliance checks out the city, but sales were made Huchler said in a statement that last Friday in an effort to deter at five locations. Nosal said of- clerks may be charged with a class businesses from selling alcohol ficers then took reports on those one misdemeanor when an un- to underage individuals. that did not comply with the law. derage alcohol sale occurs. APD Department spokeswoman Nosal said the primary goal partnered with Substance Abuse Crystal Nosal said detectives of these compliance checks is to Prevention Coalition of Alexan- monitored underage people at- confirm the practice of legal al- dria on the compliance checks. tempting to buy alcohol from lo- cohol sales and the education of - Chris Teale Two people arrested after vehicle chase in Old Town A driver and passenger are Crystal Nosal said that typi- continued into the city, but end- in custody after a vehicle chase cally state police will let local ed on North Peyton Street when Planning to spruce up your home’s through Old Town on Tuesday police forces know when a the car crashed into a front yard. afternoon involving the Virgin- chase enters their jurisdiction From there, Nosal said the interior this year or next? ia State Police. and may request assistance. passenger and driver abandoned Call us now for a FREE estimate, and take Officers from the Alexan- Nosal said it appeared that the vehicle and tried to flee on 10% off if the work is performed dria Police Department assisted the state police’s tag reader foot, but were apprehended. She with the chase, as did the Fair- picked up a stolen vehicle, but added that Virginia State Police between December 2016 and March 2017. fax County Police Department the driver fled when asked to will handle possible charges in helicopter. APD spokeswoman pull over by officers. The chase the case. - Chris Teale 703-684-7702 POLICE BEAT techpainting.com The following incidents occurred between October 26 and November 2.
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ROBBERIES SEXUAL AGGRAVATED VEHICLE 2 1 OFFENSE 1 ASSAULT 3 THEFTS *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. Source: raidsonline.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 5 Planning commission approves Ramsey Homes redevelopment
IMAGE/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA A view of the entry to the proposed new Ramsey Homes on North Patrick Street. The proposal by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority would demolish the current 15 units in four buildings and replace them with 52 units in one building.
ARHA proposal to build 52- buildings that currently house Previously, city councilors ground-level open space at the recent years drew praise from unit building recommended 15 affordable units at 699 N. and commissioners had spoken corner of Pendleton and North local residents who testified in by commissioners Patrick St. would be demolished of their desire to preserve at Patrick streets. support of the project. BY CHRIS TEALE and replaced by one four-story least one of the existing Ramsey Under the plan by ARHA, 15 “Making this project hap- The city planning commis- building that contains 52 mixed- Homes buildings due to the site’s of the units would be available pen — and making it happen in sion unanimously recommend- income units. history as temporary homes for to residents whose income is 30 a timely manner — gives us as ed approval of the redevelop- And after past meetings on black defense workers built dur- percent of area median income, members of the community a ment of the Ramsey Homes at the project that were littered with ing World War II. with the other 37 available to sense of ownership of our com- its meeting Tuesday night. City controversy and vitriol, commis- But in June, city council ap- those making between 30 and 60 munity, a sense of likeness of council will take up the plan at sioners were pleased with how proved a plan to demolish all percent of area median income. what’s happening in the commu- its November 12 public hearing. things look now. four of the buildings and replace The commitment to preserv- nity,” said Charkenia Walker, a Under the plan submitted by “It’s just great to see where them with one, which would ing and increasing the city’s af- current Ramsey Homes resident. the Alexandria Redevelopment we’ve wound up,” said commis- be moved to the north side of fordable housing stock after the and Housing Authority, the four sion vice chairman Nathan Macek. the property to accommodate loss of thousands of units over SEE RAMSEY HOMES | 12
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OLD TOWN OFFICES AVAILABLE SCHOOLS FROM | 1 If you put all Crawley said such a plan is am- these projects bitious, but necessary. On first floor of with a capacity of 14,036. This together ... They “If you put all these proj- main building with seating deficit of 1,318 is set to move us forward ects together, clearly they will a bathroom, small grow quickly based on ACPS address our seating capacity projections, with 17,982 stu- with our pre-K deficit,” he said. “They move us kitchen, 3 offices commitment and and reception area. dents projected by fiscal 2027, forward with our pre-K commit- for a seat deficit of 3,946. also will address ment and also will address some Comes with 2 parking Enrollment at ACPS is an- of the short-term issues we have spaces and free off some of the short- street parking behind ticipated to rise by 4 percent term issues we have right now related to crowding.” Carriage House in each year, and is not expected Crawley acknowledged that Available November 1, 2016. right now related to back. Perfect for CPA to plateau until 2030. getting such a plan approved by Crawley said this proposal crowding.” city council will be a heavy lift, or attorney practice etc. Current CPA is moving. May - Schools Superindentent was put together with the knowl- given that councilors appropri- include furniture also.Walking distance to metro, Alvin Crawley bank, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter and lunch spots. edge that enrollment will keep ated less than $274 million to growing. The number of Eng- while the ongoing Patrick Hen- ACPS for its fiscal 2017 10-year Water and electricity provided but internet is a separate lish language learners is among ry School project will add 234 capital budget. But he said by bill. Weekly cleaning service also included in rent. the highest in region, the level seats at the middle school level. working with the community, Three to five year lease preferred with first months rent deposit. of special education program- At Minnie Howard, Craw- city council and private part- Contact Tom Southard, cell: 703-447-8182 ming is consistent with other ley also proposed temporary ners, solutions can be found. school systems and the number classrooms to add 150 seats by “This is a long-range plan of students that receive free or fiscal 2022, before the full re- designed to solve all of ACPS’ reduced lunches also is among build. Crawley said a feasibility capacity issues within the next Each student’s the highest in the region, a figure study is underway on the future ten years and beyond,” he said. that is expected to increase. of the campus. “There is no doubt that this is path is different. The proposed West End el- At a forum for school board a dynamic and aggressive plan ementary school — a retrofit candidates in the run-up to last that can only be achieved with So is our teaching approach. of office space on North Beau- year’s election, several candidates the support of our community regard Street — will add 638 mentioned that the then-seventh and city council. seats and is slated to open in fall grade class — now eighth grade “We all need to work to- Fusion is a revolutionary place where 2018. Preschool centers at John — will not have enough space at gether to create school facilities Fusion Alexandria positive, constructive relationships Adams Elementary School and the campus on West Braddock that foster vibrant learning, eq- 866.350.4678 unlock academic potential. We’re Cora Kelly School for Math, Road when it reaches high school. uitable access to academic pro- FusionAlexandria.com a private school providing an Science and Technology would A new elementary school, gramming, and a strong founda- individualized education for kids from add nearly 600 seats, and 10 new with the design phase proposed tion for our community.” grades 6-12. But we’re so much classrooms are proposed at Cora for fiscal 2026 and construction The school board will weigh more than that. We’re a community Kelly for an additional 221 seats. in 2027 at a total cost of $45.1 in on the proposed capital bud- of learning dedicated to creating a A modernization and re- million, would add 600 seats at get at three work sessions later supportive campus environment where build is planned at MacArthur the elementary school level and this month, and city council is every kid can flourish – emotionally, to add 221 seats, while George eliminate the system’s seating expected to offer its guidance on socially and academically. Mason’s rebuild would add 232 deficit entirely, officials said. the level of schools funding on seats. Crawley said the new The capital budget assumes November 9. A public hearing middle school would allow all there will be no expansion of on the capital budget is slated for three middle schools — includ- ACPS pre-K offerings, but December 1, with two add/delete 703-683-1996 ing George Washington and maintains current class sizes at sessions to follow for the school Francis C. Hammond — to have the elementary school level, as board. Adoption is expected on a maximum of 1,200 students, approved by the school board. December 15.
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Improvements at Eads Street interchange will provide Faster travel times on I-395 direct access to both the Pentagon and Crystal City New transit funding The 395 Express Lanes project will enhance access around Eads Street in Arlington by providing direct ramps from the Lanes to both Crystal City and the Pentagon. These Direct access to the Pentagon improvements will benefit buses, carpools and drivers by splitting traffic between two ramps and reducing the bottleneck at the Eads Street ramp. The design uses existing Better access to Crystal City infrastructure to minimize disruptive construction, will add new traffic signals to the interchange and will improve traffic flow on the Lanes north of Eads Street. New travel choices
As part of the project, a portion of the toll revenues will be used for annual funding for transit, like improving bus service.
By extending the 95 Express Lanes for eight miles north to the D.C. line, the 395 Express Lanes will significantly reduce congestion in the I-395 corridor and increase capacity by adding an additional HOV lane to make three reversible lanes on I-395. The project will extend the benefits and travel options of the 95 Express Lanes farther north.
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WMATA FROM | 1 of $251.4 million by Virginia said the presentation was just Save $5 on purchases governments. Under Wie- for “illustrative purposes,” but $ Faced with a $290 million defeld’s plan, D.C. would pay the data called into question of 20 or more. funding shortfall due in part to $370.3 million, and Maryland the future of Metroway, which Offer expires November 30th, 2016 declining ridership and escalat- $375.4 million. began operation in 2014. ing costs, Wiedefeld has pro- Officials with the city’s Staff found that Metroway BRING THIS AD INTO posed what he called a “real- department of transportation receives a subsidy of $7.74 per ANY OF OUR 17 AREA ity check” budget plan. He will and environmental services rider, but has 1,633 weekday STORES UP THROUGH 11/30/16 TO SAVE BIG! present his $1.8 billion proposal did not respond to requests daily riders, the most of the 20 to the WMATA board’s finance for comment. In an interview routes. Annually, Metroway committee today. in July when the plan to ask was found to have more than Within that budget, Alex- jurisdictions for more money 450,000 riders and an annual andria is being asked for $39.5 first came to light, deputy subsidy of $3.5 million, both Thrifty’s million in fiscal 2018, up from transportation director Car- the highest among the 20 on Thrift Stores $33 million in the fiscal 2017 rie Sanders said any proposal the list. FOR LOCATIONS budget. The 20 percent hike would be considered through The plan to cut Metroway NEAR YOU, VISIT: is consistent with increases the city’s budget process was shelved by staffers, who www.mythriftys.com/ locations.html asked of other jurisdictions alongside other priorities. pared their initial list of 20 bus ALXTMS1116 in the region and is part of a “Metro has to face real- routes that could be eliminated total proposed contribution ity when it comes to what the down to 14. region says it can afford and Metroway begins at the direct those resources to best Braddock Road Metro station, serve the riders we have to- and uses dedicated bus lanes day,” said Wiedefeld in a state- along U.S. Route 1 between ment. “This plan has Metro do- Potomac Avenue and East Specialty
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I-395 express lane expansion Step In to heating up Project would extend HOT Walk Out with lanes through Alexandria to Pentagon A Great Dress BY CHRIS TEALE Store Location The project to expand the 106 North Saint Asaph Street Interstate 395 express lanes Alexandria, VA 22314 north through Alexandria to the 703-664-0585 D.C. line came under scrutiny last week from city councilors, who wanted to ensure the city Store Hours Mon - Sat 10 am - 7pm receives its fair share of transit Sunday 12pm - 5pm funding from toll revenues. The lanes would replace the high-occupancy vehicle lanes on I-395 for eight miles from www. tsaltstyle.com Turkeycock Run near I-395’s Edsall Road exit to the vicin- ity of Eads Street in Arlington Lose 10lbs by County, near the Pentagon. New Year’s? The Virginia Department of Transportation is partnering IMAGE/VDOT Define your body in with Transurban to complete the The Virginia Department of Transportation will extend the high- occupancy toll lanes on I-395 through Alexandria in a project slated 25 minutes with plan as part of the comprehen- to begin construction this summer. ® sive agreement between the two SculpSure bodies to provide express lanes There is a geography that is The 25 minute on I-95. Construction is slated to game changer begin next summer and last un- going to be impacted by this til summer 2019. project. The benefit is not necessarily Call today Solo drivers pay a toll to use for a phone the express lanes — formally going to accrue to that geography, consultation known as high-occupancy toll and so I think any funding plan for lanes — while carpools of two or more riders, vanpools and how we distribute transportation buses can use the lanes toll-free. funds should recognize that fact.” POSH Med Spa! Toll rates are adjusted 516 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314 based on congestion to ensure - Vice Mayor Justin Wilson 703.535.6700 • www.poshmedspa.com the HOT lanes are free flow- ing, and the lanes’ direction that benefit travel in this seg- Mall and Mark Center. can be reversed at different ment of I-395, and that VDOT But councilors sought as- times of the day to take into is committed to revenue shar- surances that Alexandria account which way the major- ing between the jurisdictions. would receive its fair share of ity of drivers travel. Among the projects VDOT toll money for local projects, As part of the project, Trans- officials said the toll money since the express lanes would urban has committed to paying a could go towards in Alex- run through the city’s borders. minimum of $15 million annu- andria are making existing VDOT special projects ally to the jurisdictions through DASH bus routes run more fre- manager Amanda Baxter said which the new lanes will run quently; the purchase of new the tolls accrued as part of the — the city of Alexandria and DASH buses; improvements to improvements to I-66 inside Arlington and Fairfax counties the DASH bus garage; the pro- the Capital Beltway were given — to fund transit services and posed bus rapid transit servic- to the Northern Virginia Trans- new projects along the corridor. es on the West End and along portation Commission, which VDOT megaprojects di- Duke Street; improvements to then administered the funding rector Susan Shaw told city the King Street and Van Dorn through its own process to se- council at its October 25 meet- Street Metro stations; the pro- lect projects. ing that the money could go to posed Potomac Yard Metro Baxter said a transit study local transit agencies or fund station; and new or expanded specific projects and elements transit centers at Landmark SEE HOT LANES | 14 12 | NOVEMBER 3, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
RAMSEY HOMES FROM | 5 The property’s open space people from entering the open ground level. derground utilities among others. on the south side is intended to space, and Imm said signage As for the potential design A previous plan that would “It took some time and ef- be available for public use, but would indicate its availability. of the open space and the ame- have demolished the four ex- fort for us to get to where we Nathan Imm, an urban planner “I say congratulations to the nities available in it, resident isting structures and replaced are with this plan,” said current in the city’s department of plan- true achievement of open space Judy Noritake said ARHA and them with 53 units in two build- Ramsey Homes resident Mar- ning and zoning, said it will be on the ground,” Brown said, re- its stakeholders should be given ings was deemed very competi- ian Mealing. “It reassures me fenced off for safety reasons. ferring to the fact that previous broad scope, and that others tive for tax credits by ARHA as a resident that this city is in- Commissioner David Brown proposals for the site had more should “wait to be surprised” staff earlier this year. vested in affordable housing.” asked if the fence would deter rooftop open space than at the by what they come up with. And while she said she But the question of how the thought this new proposal falls site’s history will be commemo- slightly short of the original plan, rated remains up for discussion. ARHA’s chief operating officer City staff said in its report on the Connie Staudinger said she was project that a consultant will be confident of some tax relief. hired to provide interpretive ele- “It’s not as competitive as ments both on and off the site, the last application was, but we and those recommendations still think we’re within range,” will be reviewed by planning she said. “Maybe with a few staff and the Office of Historic tweaks we’ll make it between Alexandria. now and then.” In a letter, the executive Commissioners and com- board of the West Old Town munity members alike praised Citizens Association said part the level of public engagement of the facade of one of the orig- on the project, which had first inal buildings could be incor- come before city staff and porated into the new building, boards in April 2015. After the serving as a hub for historical formation of a joint work group commemoration. including ARHA, city council Celebrating Life Not Years ARHA will apply for low in- and the planning commission, Hermitage is a welcoming community where come housing tax credits from there was a greater sense of co- the U.S. Department of Housing operation, attendees said. senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle and Urban Development to help “There have not always been with many choices. Residents live in spacious fund the project, in addition to a agreements, but in general I apartments, with a generous service package $1.1 million city loan to help pay for infrastructure costs like un- SEE RAMSEY HOMES | 15 that frees them from the demands of home maintenance and supports continued Live & Online Luxury personal independence. 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Campbell led the Titans (including the 1994 team, center) to unprecedented success. The T.C. rowing center on the Potomac River (right) was named after him in 2006. September 28, 1925 to former Alexandria Police Chief Wil- career as a lead foreman with He gave us unless you’ve grown up on a ington and T.C. Williams — liam Campbell and his wife many crews under him. farm or out in the woods, didn’t into T.C. Williams. Camp- Charlotte. He attended George But Campbell retained his access to these know the level of how far you bell went to coach the boys Washington High School and love of rowing, and began as beautiful wooden could push yourself athletical- at T.C., and in 1975 he began played football and basketball an assistant coach at Hammond boats ... It was an ly,” Weir said. “Dee had a way coaching the girls program. before graduating in 1944. He High School in 1959, and ul- of working you hard, and in a He led that team until 2005, then joined the U.S. Navy and timately was appointed head understanding and way that seemed really hard at during which time the pro- served until 1946, when he coach in 1967. Former Ham- a trust that to give the time but after the fact didn’t gram won a slew of trophies returned to Alexandria and mond rower Steve Weir was in to high school kids seem that bad.” and regattas, including at the began rowing for the Old Do- his sophomore year and his first was unheard of and In 1971, Alexandria com- prestigious Stotesbury Cup minion Boat Club. year on crew when Campbell bined its three high schools He also secured a job read- became head coach. He remem- certainly couldn’t — Hammond, George Wash- SEE CAMPBELL | 15 ing meters in Northern Virgin- bers a coach who inspired his happen in today’s ia for the Washington Gas Light charges to use the last reserves times.” Company, where he spent the of their energy on the water. next 45 years and finished his “Young high school guys, - Steve Weir, former rower FIT TODAY... FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
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HOT LANES FROM | 11 based in part on feedback from Shaw said projects receiv- 11 key stakeholder groups and ing funding must benefit travel for the HOT lane expansion through other public outreach. in the corridor, but councilors is underway and expected to Meanwhile, the project’s envi- wanted assurances Alexandria be completed in December. ronmental and traffic studies in particular would benefit. She said that study will out- are being worked on and are “There is a geography that line a list of projects that will slated for final approval late is going to be impacted by this receive funds form the tolls, this year. project,” said Vice Mayor Jus-
IMAGE/VDOT The Power of Two...... Under the terms of the toll lane extension, affected jurisdictions in The Power of Two the region are set to receive at least $15 million annually to put to- ward transit projects in the I-395 corridor. WorkingWorking forfor You.You. tin Wilson. “The benefit is not other options should be ex- necessarily going to accrue to plored as well, since installing Weichert Realtors 121 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314 that geography, and so I think the walls means removing a any funding plan for how number of mature trees near we distribute transportation the highway. Mobile: 703-772-3526 | Office: 703-549-8700 funds should recognize that “People will be looking at www.anaandmelissa.com fact… walls; a lot of trees would be “This is not a project that taken out,” said Silberberg, our residents are beating down who also advocated for other our door for it to happen, but highway beautification proj- I’m sure there are other juris- ects. “It’s a balancing act.” dictions that are beating down City Councilor Tim Lovain their door for it to happen.” agreed, and said work must be “It’s regional connectiv- also done to improve the appear- ity that we are all committed ance of the pedestrian overpass to, but it’s also an impact on linking Parkfairfax to Shirling- our city and the benefits that ton Town Center in Arlington. you’re offering,” said Mayor The project’s final environ- Allison Silberberg. “[We’re] mental impact study and the all looking after our citizenry final transit study are slated and those benefits.” for approval next month. A fi- Your Family Physician Stretches of the highway in nal financial agreement should Alexandria will be eligible to be in place by January 2017. have noise walls installed after Baxter said travel times the completion of a preliminary would be reduced on average by House calls to MD, VA & DC by Board-Certified Family Physicians traffic noise study. Shaw said 15 percent by 2040 if the project that barriers on a 3.4-mile sec- gets the green light. Data pro- 3000 sq ft office located in the heart of Old Town tion of the highway would be vided by VDOT indicated that feasible according to prelimi- travel times would decrease by nary studies, while two other an average of 11 minutes dur- Urgent Care & On-Going care services provided barriers will be constructed as ing the morning peak heading part of a previous project. north, and decrease by between The noise walls would re- 10 and 16 minutes on average 703.348.5603 www.BelleviewMedical.com quire approval from nearby heading south in the afternoon | residents, but councilors said peak period. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 15
RAMSEY HOMES The project is set for a pub- ARHA development attor- FROM | 12 lic hearing before city council ney Duncan Blair said that as- on November 12. If approved, suming ARHA is approved for would say the proposal that has the Parker-Gray Board of Ar- tax credits and signs for them in been reached has been thor- chitectural Review then will November 2017, construction oughly vetted and has been re- refine the project’s architec- will move quickly. He said that ceived by a number of segments ture, with a view to granting a under the terms of the tax credits, of the community,” said neigh- certificate of appropriateness the units must be open and liv- borhood resident Joe Valenti. to allow it to proceed. able two years after work begins.
DeArcey “Dee” Campbell stands with one of his 1990 winning T.C. Williams teams at the U.S. Nationals, including Erin Fitch (seventh Elevate Your Lifestyle from left), who is now an English teacher at T.C. Williams High School. CAMPBELL FROM | 13 us,” Weir said. “It was an under- APARTMENTS standing and a trust that to give Here at Regatta, the Canadian Sec- to high school kids was unheard ondary Schools Rowing Asso- of and certainly couldn’t happen ciation Championships and the in today’s times.” U.S. national championships. The Dee Campbell Rowing During the 1990s, the T.C. Center was built on the wa- Williams girls program was terfront in North Old Town in often ranked first or second in 1986, and named after Camp- the country. bell in 2006. Beyond the successes, Weir Campbell was predeceased remembers a coach that had by his brother William Camp- a great deal of trust in his stu- bell Jr.; sisters Marie King, dents. He recalled attending a Ruth Morgal, Jean Cockrell and summer rowing program run by Aliene Robey; and nieces Betty ODBC, run by Campbell. But, Jean Bunch, Sally Midkiff and Weir recalled, he would run Deborah J. Crane. the summer program by open- He is survived by his nephew, Casual Elegant High Rise ing the boathouse, putting two James Robey; great niece Erica Studio/Eff - Apartment Living people in a double boat and then Robey; nephew, Harley Swift; $995.00 going to work, placing a great nieces, Anna M. Spencer, Mar- * deal of faith in the youngsters. sha Harlow, Patricia Campbell 1 Bedrooms “He gave us access to these Springer, Sharon Campbell Shel- beautiful wooden boats and by, Constance Campbell Wilkin- $1130.00 - we knew if we didn’t take care son; and numerous great and $1300.00 of them, he would take care of great-great nieces and nephews. * 2 Bedrooms WMATA FROM | 8 sorry for him because it feels $1450.00 like every week he turns over a trorail system during off-peak new stone and there’s a whole All Utilities are included in the rent hours with the lowest rider- bunch of snakes underneath it. Controlled access buildings ship. That plan would have “But sooner or later, he will * included the Van Dorn Street get to the point where there are *Free Parking and Eisenhower Avenue no more stones to turn over, *Fitness Center Metro stations, but has been because he’s been reacting *24 Hour Emergency shelved. very constructively and very Maintenance Local leaders said they re- responsively every time he *Balcony (Select Units) main confident in Wiedefeld’s finds a new problem.” Office Hours: leadership, as WMATA con- The WMATA board will be * Monday – Friday tinues to wrestle with signifi- asked at its December meeting 9AM to 5PM and cant financial challenges. to schedule a public hearing Saturday 10AM – 2PM “I often wonder whether on the budget proposal. The Paul Wiedefeld would have public outreach and comment *301-630-9500 taken the job if he knew what period begins in January and Call for Rental Information he was getting into,” said U.S. lasts for a month, and the fis- Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) in an cal 2018 budget is expected to www.rentremingtonplace.com interview last month. “I feel be adopted in March. 16 | NOVEMBER 3, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS Titans split the Atoms on Senior Day T.C. wins 26-14, guarantees state playoff berth with fifth victory BY CHRIS TEALE Early in the fourth quarter Saturday, the Annandale foot- ball team lined up at the T.C. Williams 12-yard line with a chance to wreck the Titans’ dual Homecoming and Senior Day celebrations. Ahead 14-13 and deep in T.C. territory, Atoms kicker Gerson Cruz Saravia lined up to kick a field goal that would have extended his side’s lead and put the home team’s win- ning streak in jeopardy. But the visitors botched the snap, and the slight delay was PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE enough to give the Titans’ line- T.C. Williams running back Jaren Hillian forces his way into the end zone against Annandale last men time to get to the kicker, Saturday. Hillian had 186 rushing yards as T.C. beat the Atoms 26-14 to improve to 5-4 overall. block the attempt and recover the loose ball with no damage doing what they do.” “I’m really proud and happy “He’s got good vision and But after Hillian’s two forays done on the scoreboard. Hillian’s touchdown and a for the kids, because it’s been a he’s tough, and the longer the into the end zone in the second Just three plays later, it was missed extra point attempt put long dry spell around here,” said day goes, the better he gets,” half and Charlton’s late touch- the T.C. players who were cel- the Titans up 19-14 with less T.C. head coach James Longer- said Longerbeam. “What nor- down, the Titans were victori- ebrating. Having started deep than eight minutes remaining in beam. “Our kids are starting to mally happens is, as other teams ous. Charlton tallied 55 yards inside their own territory, runs the game. Quarterback Diondre change the attitude, change the get tired and he stays fresh, you on the ground on 12 carries, and from Jaren Hillian and Benton Charlton would shut the door culture of what people think see a little change of speed when went 9-15 for 52 yards and one Lewis pushed the Titans into with just over a minute left on about us.” he gets into the secondary.” interception through the air. Annandale’s half of the field. a five-yard rushing touchdown It was another run-heavy day But T.C. did not see every- The victory guarantees T.C. Hillian then broke through the as T.C. won 26-14 for its third for the Titans offense, led by thing go its way in front of a a playoff berth and has the team line of scrimmage and pow- straight win. Hillian with 186 yards on 33 car- boisterous Homecoming crowd on a three-game winning streak ered into the end zone for a The victory improves the ries. The senior opened the scor- at Parker-Gray Stadium. It took that includes a last-gasp 22-21 49-yard touchdown, giving the Titans’ record to 5-3, and guar- ing for T.C. midway through the just 20 seconds at the start of the victory over rival West Potomac home team the lead. antees the team a berth in the second quarter with a one-yard game for the Atoms to take the away from home on October 21. “That made us very ex- Virginia High School League rushing touchdown, then added lead, and they scored again just With one game left in the regu- cited,” Hillian said. “It put a 6A North region playoffs. It will another with less than two min- before halftime. lar season, at W.T. Woodson this spark into the game, and after be the team’s second postseason utes remaining in the third quar- From the hosts’ opening Friday, the Titans can start to that it was our offensive line appearance in 26 years. ter from seven yards out. kickoff, Annandale’s Malik Mo- look forward to their first play- ten caught the ball at his own 11- off appearance since 2013. yard line and took advantage of “Our confidence is very some stellar blocking to run all high,” said Hillian. “It’s been Open House the way to the T.C. 7-yard line. a long time since we’ve been On the next play, Jalen Jackson to the playoffs, and that’s what th ran in his first touchdown of the we’re trying to do: get to the Friday, November 11 afternoon to put the visitors up playoffs and make a change.” 7-0. “Like I told them, ‘Enjoy this 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. After Hillian’s first touch- one tonight and we’ll go back down tied the game, Jackson to work on Monday. We’ve got Call today! 703-549-5067 found running room from his one more,’” said Longerbeam. own 35-yard line and found the “[It] would be real big if we got www.graceschoolalex.org end zone for a 65-yard score that in the playoffs, only the second put the Atoms ahead 14-7 at half- time in 26 years. It would be big 3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA time. Jackson finished the day for these kids, the school and the with 122 yards on 22 carries. community.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 17 Playoff Roundup: Schools begin postseason play in earnest The postseason for fall The T.C. Williams field seed for the Virginia Indepen- Episcopal’s girls soccer conference clip of 11-0 to se- high school sports in the Al- hockey team will not repeat dent Schools Athletic Associ- team enters the Independent cure another regular-season exandria area has begun. last year’s run to the VHSL ation state tournament, which Schools League’s A divi- conference title. Episcopal’s Some teams have already be- 6A state tournament semifi- begins November 7. sion tournament as the No. 1 field hockey team was not far gun tournament play, while nals, as it lost 2-1 in overtime The St. Stephen’s and St. seed on the back of its first behind with a record of 11-4- others start later this week. at W.T. Woodson on October Agnes boys soccer team ever regular season title. The 2 overall. Both teams begin The T.C. Williams vol- 17 in the first round of the Pa- pushed Bullis all the way to a Maroon faced Sandy Spring tournament play Thursday. leyball team secured a berth triot Conference tournament. penalty shootout Monday in the Friends in the quarterfinals The Maroon’s volleyball in the Virginia High School The Bishop Ireton boys quarterfinals of the Interstate Wednesday. In the same tour- team begins the ISL-AA League 6A North regional tour- soccer team headed into the Athletic Conference tourna- nament, the No. 5-seeded SS- tournament as the No. 4 seed, nament after a 3-0 victory at Washington Catholic Athletic ment, but came up short, los- SAS girls soccer team travels with its quarterfinal slated for Lake Braddock on Monday in Conference tournament with ing 5-4. to face Holton-Arms in its Thursday at home against St. the first round of Patriot Con- an 8-3-2 record overall and the Ireton’s volleyball team quarterfinal match. Andrew’s. The Saints’ volley- ference tournament play. The No. 5 seed. The Cardinals be- began its WCAC tournament The Saints field hockey ball team begins its ISL-A tour- No. 5-seeded Titans faced No. 1 gan tournament play at Good campaign Tuesday at home team will enter the ISL tour- nament campaign the same day. seed West Springfield Tuesday Counsel Tuesday, after the against Good Counsel, after nament as the No. 1 seed All the ISL tournament finals in the Patriot semifinals, after Times’ print deadline. compiling a 19-6 record over- thanks to a 19-1 record in the are slated for Sunday. the Times’ print deadline. Ireton also holds the No. 3 all during the regular season. regular season that included a - Chris Teale
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BROKERAGE / ASSET MANAGEMENT / DEVELOPMENT WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 3, 2016 19 Times Living EAT A SPECIAL RESTAURANT REPORT IN THE ALEXANDRIA TIMES World Food International Market Genene Fikru and Tigest percent gluten free. The large Mekonnen assumed the man- space on South Pickett Street agement of World Food Inter- met their needs for storage and national Market in April 2016. cooking and is now stocked with For the natives of Ethiopia, it a large selection of organic rice, was a dream come true. teff grains, spices and authentic The couple, married for 16 Ethiopian foods and coffee. years and parents of teenagers, had always wanted to own their own business. Their passion for cooking organic and healthy food combined with their de- sire to promote the exotic spic- es and rich coffee of Ethiopia led them to the food business. For Fikru, keeping prices PHOTOS/JANE HUGHES of their many imported foods The market is stocked with many affordable was a priority. And organic rices and grains (left). Mekonnen needed a kitchen for Teff grain is used in the batter PHOTO/JANE HUGHES making fresh Injera daily. that is slowly poured on a hot Genene Fikru and Tigest Mekonnen opened their West End Market Her teff grain recipe took griddle (above) to make highly with the goal of sharing their passion for cooking healthy, organic two years to perfect and is 100 nutritious, gluten free, Injera a foods and knowledge of Ethiopian cuisine. staple of Ethiopian cuisine.
At a Glance: Neighborhood: West End Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday, Name: World Food International Market Owners: Genene Fikru and Tigest Mekonnen 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: 640 S. Pickett St., Year opened: 2016 Contact: 571-765-1348 Alexandria, VA 22304 Type of food: International, Ethiopian, organic Website: www.ethiocart.com
ARTS 20 CALENDAR 21 PETS 22 HOMES 24 HALLOWEEN IN ALEXANDRIA FALL EVENTS MULTIPLY SELECTING THE RIGHT PET HOLIDAY DINING IN STYLE Trick-or-treaters, businesses, home- Whether looking for activites for your Make sure the pet you choose mesh- Get ready to entertain friends and owners and pets reveled in Halloween visitors or just yourself, November es well with your lifestyle with these family with these handy fall and 2016 from Old Town to Del Ray. brings more great events to the city. questions to answer when adopting. winter culinary and design tips. ARTS WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM NOVEMBER 3, 2016 20 Halloween 2 0 1 6 in Alexandria
Old Town photos by James Cullum Del Ray photos by Louise Krafft
1. Thousands gathered for the annual Halloween cele- bration on Lee Street in Old Town. 2. A child picks out candy during the trek down Lee Street. 3. More than 7,000 residents participated in the 20th annual Halloween parade Sunday afternoon in Del Ray. 4. The Del Ray Smiles Train.
PHOTO/DENISE DUNBAR 5. Carie Dodson as Big Bird. 6. A political statement waits on Duke and Fairfax streets. 7. Cherry Blossom tree (Giada Hargis) and her mother Jennifer stop for a photo between visiting houses along Lee Street, famed for its spooky spirit. 8. Halloween stroller sponsor Bobi Bomar, dressed as Professor Dumbledore, gathers Harry Potter and friends outside the Evening Star Café on Sunday. 9. Skip Halliday dressed as a British fighter pilot for the annual cel- ebration Monday night. 10. (From left) Derinda Weber, Iwalni White and Darlene Bates as the characters from the movie “Hocus Pocus” on Halloween on Lee Street in Old Town. 11. Rex the “octopus” scans the crowd looking for treats. ALEXANDRIA TIMES NOVEMBER 3, 2016 21 STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART November 10-13 CRAFT FAIR First Christian Church ALEXANDRIA FILM FESTIVAL will host the fourth annual “Straight The 10th annual Alexandria Film from the HeART Craft Fair” and pan- Festival will showcase more than cake breakfast. Proceeds from the 40 of the best documentaries, craft fair, which features local craft- ers and artists selling homemade shorts and feature films from A Party to Murder 10/22 - 11/12 the D.C.-metro area, nationally, items, will support the church’s and around the world. This year’s local outreach ministries, including It’s Halloween and six people have festival will feature free screenings, assistance for families and school- come to play a murder-mystery game children in need. Proceeds from the discussions, special events, and a for laughs and soon, their lives. live musical performance. pancake breakfast will support the Time: Various Hunger Free Alexandria initiative. LTA audiences are treated to rising Time: Location: Market Square, 301 King 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tensions, secret passage- Coming soon Location: First Christian Church, St.; Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St.; ways, incriminating letters, AMC Hoffman 22, 206 Swampfox Road 2723 King St. Information: Information: www.alexfilmfest.com 703-549-3911 or corpses, and a 25-year-old www.fccalexandria.com unsolved mystery that … Friday, November 11 EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER well, we don’t want to give 30TH ANNUAL CAREGIVERS A meal to raise awareness and funds for ALIVE! food programs. Attendees away the unexpected and CONFERENCE The city’s depart- Buy tickets early at our Now to November 10 will enjoy a meal of soup, bread and terrifying conclusion. ment of community and human box office or online! dessert from some of Alexandria’s VETERANS BALL DANCE services division of aging and adult best restaurants. Additionally, | CLASS In preparation for the Vet- services co-sponsor the 30th an- 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria 703-683-0496 attendees receive a one-of- a-kind Happening erans Ball on November 12, learn nual caregivers conference. This w w w . thelittletheatre . co m bowl handmade by artists of Now! 18th-century English country danc- conference recognizes that caregiv- Northern Virginia Community College FALL THEATER CLASSES ing from expert dance instructors. ing for someone with dementia in- Whole Maine Lobster Alexandria Fine Arts Department and Admission costs $12 per class or volves the entire family — spouses, Alexandria Clay Co-op Studio. $30 for all three classes. adult children, grandkids, siblings, Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner Time: Each Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. neighbors and friends. Whole Maine Lobster Location: Durant Arts Center, 1605 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cameron St. seum, 134 N. Royal St. Location: First Baptist Church of Information: www.alive-inc.orgDinner Whole Maine Lobster$18.95 Information: 703-746-4242 Alexandria, 2932 King St. Information: 703-746-5694 or Not valid with other offers and vouchers Monday, Nov. 14 Dinner Friday, November 4 [email protected] $18.95 HOLIDAY CONTAINER GAR- FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH LECTURE: A DAWN LIKE THUN- Whole Maine Lobster DENING The Virginia CooperativeNot valid with otherWhole offers Maine $18.95and vouchers Lobster DER A lecture entitled “A Dawn Like FAIR More than 15 free health Extension and Alexandria Beauti- Not valid with other offers and vouchers screens, including glucose tests Thunder: Africa, Black America, and Dinner World War II,” by C.R. Gibbs. In it, fication Commission invite you to Dinner for diabetes, cholesterol check, learn how to use your outdoor pots child obesity and developmental Gibbs discusses the often neglected role African people played in World to decorate for the holidays with $18.95 screens, mental health, dental $18.95 War II and the impact it had on Africa both living and cut plant materials, Not valid with other offers and vouchers screens for adults and kids, vision keep greenery fresh and select Not valid with other offers and vouchers and hearing for low-income unin- and Diaspora, and the interactions between all three. Admission is free. plants for winter interest. This class sured city residents. is part winterizing your garden pots Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Black History Museum, and part flower arranging; and it is Location: George Washington Middle all about beautifying Alexandria. School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. 902 Wythe St. Information: 703-746-4356 Admission is free. Information: www.accessalexan- Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. dria.org Saturday, Nov. 12 Location: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Saturday, November 5 SOLDIER-LED TOURS OF FORT Information: 703-228-6414 SPECIAL DOCENT-LED TOURS WARD An interpreter portraying a OF FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE Union veteran reminisces about his Thursday, Nov. 17 military service at Fort Ward during Volunteers, concerned for the CIDRE TO CIDER A lecture on From the founder of the Civil War. Learn about Civil War Au Pied de Cochon well-being of Alexandria, formed the the history of hard cider making veterans’ organizations, the history From the founder of Au Pied de Cochon Friendship Fire Company in 1774. and drinking in Colonial Virginia and construction of Fort Ward and 235 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria VA 22314 Come for an in-depth guided tour, and its French connections. Hard soldier life in the defense system. before public hours, of the firehouse alcoholic cider andFrom desserts the will founder ofAcrossAu fromPied235 Eisenhower Swamp de Cochon MetroFox Road, Station Alexandria VA 22314 and learn about the company’s Tours begin in the museum and follow the lecture. FromFrom the the founderfounder ofof AuAu Pied de CochonCochon firefighting procedures and equip- last about 90 minutes each. The Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Across from Eisenhower Metro Station program is weather dependent. 703-329-1010 • Open 7 Days a Week ment, as well as the different roles Location: The Lyceum,235 201 Swamp S. Fox235235 Road, Swamp Swamp Alexandria FoxFox Road,Road, Alexandria VA 22314 VAVA 22314 22314 the organization played in serving Admission is free. Washington St. Time: Across from Eisenhower Metro Station the community. 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 3:30 p.m. Information: 703-931-0149Across from EisenhowerAcross from Eisenhower Metro Station Metro Station Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Fort Ward Museum & His- 703-329-1010 • Open 7 Days a Week Location: Friendship Firehouse toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road November 18-19 703-329-1010 • Open 7 Days a Week Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Information: 703-746-4848 703-329-1010Every Thursday • Open 7 Days Night a Week Information: www.alexandriava. INTERNATIONAL 703-329-1010HOLIDAY BA- • Open 7 Days a Week VETERANS BALL Raise a glass to gov/friendship ZAAR Bring the family out to shop freedom and toast the city’s Revolu- for unique holiday gifts provided by Enjoy ARTS FOR AUTISM GALA An tionary War veterans at the Veterans over 60 local artisans and crafts- Every Thursday Night event that brings together Northern Ball. 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While gold tones are kah, Kwanzaa or cheers for the It’s always fun to blend family especially hot in home decor this New Year, the celebrations often or vintage pieces with current year, silver lends its own cool center around the table. designs. You might want to add luster, and copper and rose gold And just as you might tweak dishes, serving pieces or glasses. PHOTO/WILLIAMS-SONOMA also offer a warm glow. recipes or ingredients, adding to Introduce something handcraft- Bring some artistry to the autumn table with beautiful depictions of heir- Whether you opt for drama, loom pumpkins. The rich hues and meandering shapes on the high-fired classical favorites, think about ed, whether it’s with serve ware porcelain plates were inspired by archival botanical prints. The Botani- luxury or an understated look curating your table as well. Just or something a child has created. cal Pumpkin dinnerware, which is microwaveable and dishwasher safe, a little freshening up, with an It may be part of a focus on ac- is available at Williams-Sonoma, as are the on-trend copper chargers. SEE DINNER | 25 HOME OF THE WEEK Beautiful Colonial, perfect for entertaining This spectacular Union Farm brick Colonial home offers a gracious living room, music room, dining room with a fire- place, a renovated kitchen and enormous sunny family room, all perfect for comfortable fam- ily living and entertaining. Beautiful and well appoint- ed, this home features four bed- rooms with lovely views, three and a half updated bathrooms and custom closets. A finished lower level with rec room, of- The formal living room is sophisticated and elegant. fice, a flexible room with clos- features a flagstone patio and could also be used as an artist’s ets and full bathroom all offer deck with mature trees. A stone studio. An attached two-car ga- extra living space. cottage with electricity in the pri- rage completes this fine property, The peaceful outdoor space vate beautifully landscaped lot which is in move-in-condition. At a Glance: Parking: Paved driveway and garage Location: 9103 Peartree Landing, Contact: Sue and Allison Goodhart, Alexandria, VA 22309 McEnearney Associates, Price: $895,000 703-362-3221, Bedrooms: 4 [email protected] or Bathrooms: 3.5 [email protected], Style: Colonial Babs Beckwith, 703-627-5421 PHOTOS/SHOOT AND SHOWCASE Year built: 1987 This beautiful home (top) features an enormous and sunny family or [email protected] room (above) adjoining a renovated kitchen.
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Christmas, mix some mis- admired. And send paper invi- matched vintage red china for tations and use place cards (she an unfussy yet elegant vibe. designed a line for www.expres- Florals in rich reds and violets sionery.com). In a digital world, are perfect for winter holidays. this still is a tradition held closely Don’t be afraid to mix up your by the most chic hostesses.” dishes. French and Italian host- Here are just a few tips for esses do this frequently with setting the holiday table. ease, and it’s fabulous.” • SIMPLY WHITE. Who Cachet says she’s seeing a doesn’t have white dinnerware? return to “unabashed opulence” And if not, why not? So versa- in home decor, which naturally tile, it can be dressed up or down, extends to the table. “What bet- teamed with bold or pastel colors. ter time to show it than during • COLORS OF THE SEASON. the holidays? If you have one An autumnal palette draws very beautiful vase, dish or bowl, guests to the Thanksgiving ta- try to incorporate it onto your ble, just like the complementary table. Beautiful things are use- less if they aren’t displayed and SEE DINNER | 29
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DINNER FROM | 24 tion for her most recent Gold Star about it. The prettiest, chic ta- Start your collection for Ballard Designs. bles are always awash in color, weekend rooted in natural elements, For Christmas, she likes things depth, flowers, shiny objects off right. think about ways to make your sparkly, with glittered reindeer and light.” presentation special. and candles, for example. For fall tables, Cachet likes Friday Happy On Caroline Roehm’s ta- “We did different patterns to starting off with an off-white Hours ‘til 9pm bles, you’ll always find beauti- give it that collected look,” says base and building on it with a Crab cakes with ful flowers. The former fashion Williams. “It’s simple but a little mix of vintage fine porcelain. smoked tomato aioli ® designer, who has a passion for elegant because it has the gold. “Hermes Chasse Yellow is flowers, just released her latest But you really can use it all the luxurious,” she says, “but still Welcome to book, “At Home in the Garden” time. After Christmas, you could unpretentious when layered (Potter Style). In September, use it with an Indian bedspread with rich hued linens and crys- she styled a magnificent table tablecloth to tone it down.” tal. Use gold flatware because that celebrated crystal for Mai- Style-maker, designer and it’s special and everyone will Local Favorite son Baccarat in Paris, in three TV personality Courtney Cachet have an ‘oooh’ moment when 203 The Strand different palettes for place set- is a huge believer in ramping ev- seated.” Alexandria,VA (703) 836-4442 tings: red, green and plum — erything up for the holidays. For the unexpected, Cachet www.chadwicksrestaurants.com all stunning on white. “When it comes to setting a suggests mixing in an animal Bunny Williams loves the fabulous table for the holidays,” print, “like Ralph Lauren’s gor- mix of vintage and new, and says Cachet, “one phrase says it geous leopard” border on the drew from a collection of early all: More is more. Minimalism Hutchinson porcelain, for a ca- French china pieces for inspira- just does not work here. Think sual chic dessert setting. “For
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former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams could attest. Such is the fate “Where the press is free and every man of Paul Wiedefeld, who in his role as general manager has the unen- is able to read, all is safe.”- Thomas Jefferson viable task of improving the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s safety, reliability and fiscal house — all at once. The pain from this Herculean endeavor is being felt through- out the D.C. region. According to Wiedefeld’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal, 8 percent of WMATA’s workforce would lose their jobs, about 1,000 workers in all. Service has been curtailed during SafeTrack closures, which has resulted in some memorable traffic snarls this year. Ridership is down, as are revenues. All local jurisdictions are being asked to contribute more to WMATA’s fiscal 2018 budget. Rail service could be curtailed during both on- and off-peak times and at less frequented stations, and numerous bus lines may be eliminated. That’s a lot of shared pain. While we agree generally with the track Wiedefeld has WMATA on, we do have some quibbles around the edges about equity. For starters, Alexandria is being asked to pay 15.7 percent of Virginia’s contribution to WMATA’s 2018 operating budget — $39.5 million out of $251.4 million total — but we have only 3 of 25 stations, or 12 percent, and only 14.6 percent of track miles in the region. We think city leaders should try to negotiate our contribution Your Views down to be more proportional. A few million saved could be used for schools or social services. Imagine the joy Alexandria resi- dents would feel if our taxes were lowered instead of increased. Reverse enforcement of A-frame Second, we think the federal government should be paying part of WMATA’s operating expenses. Right now, the Federal Transit Ad- sign regulations ministration does provide federal grants to transit systems around the To the editor: wouldn’t a better course of ing opening businesses here. country for preventive maintenance. Metro has historically received The sudden enforcement action be to regulate where Given the number of closings $31 million per year, though that number has been bumped up for the of A-frame sign regulations they are located? A much and empty retail spaces, is last two years of safety work. While helpful, that’s less than 2 percent along King Street in Old greater safety problem is the this the best we can do? of WMATA’s annual budget. Town is disturbing. It’s a uneven bricks on Old Town This situation reminds Here’s the catch: WMATA estimates that 45 percent of those small issue, but one that gets sidewalks. About once a me very much of 2008, when working in D.C. and parts of Arlington take Metro to work. A to the heart of whether we re- year, customers came into the city, in response to prob- large percentage of those riders work for the federal government. ally are a business friendly Bittersweet bleeding from lems with outdoor seating Thus, the federal government directly benefits from our regional community. having tripped over them. over the winter, determined metro system, which trails only New York City in the U.S. in the We need to be one if These regulations have that all outdoor seating number of annual riders, in a way it doesn’t from any other system we’re going to address our gone unenforced for many should be banned between in the country. Yet it doesn’t contribute at all to WMATA’s operat- budget problems, fund our years, and I cannot under- Thanksgiving and April. ing expenses. That seems like a bad deal for the entire region. school capacity crisis and stand the sense of urgency This deprived the city of Third, there were preliminary reports that Alexandria’s Metro- fix our sewers — to name around changing that given needed revenue, not to men- way bus line that runs along U.S. Route 1 up to the Pentagon City but a few pressing issues. the output of the A-frame tion the vibrancy that out- Metro station could be on the chopping block. As I walk along King sign task force, which deter- door seating brings. Even- While this route’s per rider subsidy of almost $8 is not sustain- Street speaking to retailers mined that a new program tually a way was found to able in the long term, it was only opened two years ago — and in about the proposed busi- would be put in place for address the problems with- its complete form just last summer — and needs to be better ad- ness improvement district, businesses on side streets but out eliminating the seat- vertised with a longer trial before being reconsidered. Fortunately, I’m hearing a lot of negative has yet to be implemented. ing altogether during four Metroway survived this round of cuts. news about sales. City tax To be fair, the new pro- months of the year — when Finally, the uncertainty surrounding WMATA’s historic opera- revenue records from the gram does not include busi- the weather is often favor- tions and long-term viability — ridership was down from its peak past few years show flat to nesses on King Street, but able to dining outdoors — in 2009 even before SafeTrack — coupled with uncertain fund- declining sales. Do we want the optics of enforcement and tax revenue. ing streams leaves us wary of Alexandria’s pending Potomac Yard to turn this around? now — prior to the holidays The entire nature of retail Metro station. What is the real issue and before bringing the new is changing, and Main Street Officials must be triply careful and apply tremendous scrutiny here? Are there safety prob- program online — makes the businesses need all the help to the financials surrounding the project before proceeding. Alexan- lems with the signs? 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Protect Metro’s weekend Filling in the blanks morning service with Karen Graf To the editor: for late-night service. If WMATA now ranks Of the four options the the politicians — many of near the worst, for exam- Washington Metropolitan whom have some responsi- ple, for employee and pas- ACPS needs your help to Area Transit Authority bility for getting WMATA senger fatalities. WMATA has proposed for adjusting into its current bind — go sacrificed its honored place address growing enrollment its operating hours, Op- with the special interest of among transit systems on Alexandria City Public school will have equitable offer- tion No. 2 — which ends nightlife industry over the the altar of its board mem- Schools are in a predicament ings in the classrooms, libraries, late night weekend service public’s general interest, it bers’ collective fidelity to and we need your help. But do gyms and performing art spaces. permanently and ends will persuade folks like me the nightlife industry. not despair, it is actually good Currently, students are crowd- rail service at 11:30 p.m. to demand a complete fed- The nightlife industry news: Alexandria, one of the top ing into classrooms. At many on weeknights — is least eral takeover of WMATA’s most affected by WMA- 50 small cities to live in, has a campuses, art is on a cart and objectionable and Option operations. TA’s various proposals to family population that is settling so is technology. Some libraries No. 1 — ending service WMATA has proposed shorten or eliminate late- here and investing in ACPS. are not able to support their stu- at midnight each night ex- four options, but to some night service is motivated The new neighborhood small dent populations and lunch starts cept Sunday, when service extent these four options to speak. That industry, area plans, which anticipate con- at 10:30 a.m. and goes until 1:30 will stop at 10 p.m. — is stack the deck. WMATA which contributes heav- tinued influxes of new residents p.m. on many campuses. The barely minimalist. should revert to the level ily to elected officials’ in addition to more families middle schools are packed and the But Options No. 3 — of service and hours in campaigns, is opposed to staying in the city instead high school has more ending service at 11:30 1998 when it had suffi- discontinuing late-night of opting for the suburbs, than 3,500 students. p.m. during the week, 1 cient time during the night weekend service. have contributed to our And yet, under Craw- a.m. on Friday and Satur- to maintain the system in But elected officials’ growing school population. ley’s leadership, the dis- day but opening later on a state of good repair. willingness to cater to This is the second year trict is moving toward weekend mornings — and From the very begin- the nightlife industry by in a row that we have more academic excellence in No. 4 — preserving week- ning, some of us warned expanding service hours students than seats avail- line with our ACPS 2020 end late night service but that expanding service is what broke Metrorail’s able and the growth won’t Karen Graf strategic plan. Teachers opening at noon on Sun- after midnight on week- ability to function in the slow for at least another decade. are doing amazing things in all sub- day — are unacceptable. ends and earlier during first place. Another is the Last week, Superintendent Alvin ject areas and making certain that For me, Option No. 4 weekday mornings would decision to open at 5 a.m. Crawley proposed a capital budget students are provided the resources means that I cannot get crimp WMATA’s mainte- on weekdays instead of to the school board. It attempts to they need to be ready to learn. to my church in Bethesda nance schedule. 5:30 a.m. solve the seating shortage by 2027. This capital budget proposal is from where I live in Al- WMATA has learned WMATA cannot be ev- The plan includes the addi- dynamic and it is aggressive. But exandria, and Option No. this the hard way, nearly erything to everyone and tion of a new elementary school, it is time to provide our commu- 3 forces me to attend the two decades in; these ser- serve every special inter- a new middle school and a new nity with high-quality school en- later service, even though vice expansions produced est’s transportation needs. high school building — although vironments. As Alexandrians, we the church function I per- the proverbial death of a A wide range of the gener- this will still be part of T.C. Wil- do not picture classrooms being form benefits from my thousand cuts, which even al public needs WMATA liams — plus the reconstruction taught in hallways or deteriorating sometimes attending the the draconian SafeTrack service on Saturday and of four existing schools: Douglas buildings as our reality. We need early service. maintenance surge may not Sunday mornings, where- MacArthur Elementary School, to change this. The public has a gen- be sufficient to overcome. as primarily the nightlife Cora Kelly School for Math, Sci- The school board will be mov- eral need for morning For years, but not recently, industry needs WMATA ence and Technology, George Ma- ing through the details of the pro- Metrorail on weekends, WMATA would win the service after midnight. son Elementary School and Mat- posal this month and is slated to whereas only the nightlife American Public Transit - Dino Drudi thew Maury Elementary School. approve it on December 15. After industry has a special need Association’s top award. Alexandria Here is where we need your that, city council starts their bud- help. The cost of the plan for the get process and will deliberate on next 10 years would be approxi- the ACPS request. ing one’s creativity and brant, strong and encourage A-FRAME SIGNS mately $515.7 million. This would We will need your help. This 10- FROM | 26 vision. So why eliminate locals and visitors to spend. be an increase of $224.6 million year capital plan can be achieved something that makes our The renewed enforce- over last year’s capital budget plan, with the support of our commu- they can get. Many retail- community unique? The ment of A-frame sign regula- which did not even come close nity. We all must work together to ers post clever messages recent purge of buskers tions has unintended conse- to solving the seating problem. create school facilities that foster on their A-frame signs, completes the impression quences and must go back to I bet you are asking yourself vibrant learning and serve as a re- which visitors often pho- that our city is to be made the drawing board. Doing so how we are even fitting all the source for our community. Follow tograph before entering the bland and boring. would go some distance to- kids into the schools each year. the hashtag #AreUwithUs on Twit- establishment. Alexandria cannot cut ward making our small busi- Our long range facilities plan, de- ter, @ACPSk12 or the ACPS Face- Visitors riding the King its way to success. Young, ness community feel sup- veloped with city officials, strives book page to track the progress. Street trolley can glimpse innovative entrepreneurs ported, rather than thwarted to advance the concept of “opti- a passing sign and return must be attracted here to by city regulations. mal learning environments” in ev- The writer is the chairwoman of later to shop or dine. Small ensure our business dis- - Jody Manor ery school. This means that each the Alexandria City School Board. business is about express- tricts continue to be vi- Alexandria 28.... | NOVEMBER 3, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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• NATURAL/RUSTIC. Re- terned salad plate. textured gold and silver glass, Alexandria Times’ claimed wood, natural linen, • SEASONAL SHAPES. topped with a napkin that’s cir- Cause of the Month greenery and pine cones com- Iconic symbols like turkeys, cled with a pretty gold beaded plete a look that’s casual and in- pumpkins, Santas, reindeer, an- ring. A table runner sprinkled Bountiful Blessings viting. The appeal is that it’s un- gels and nutcrackers have risen with fallen snowflakes, embroi- fussy. It embraces nature. But it above kitsch because many now dered in silver and gold on ivory Compassion From Fashion also can stand a touch of glamor are artist-drawn. Some have the sateen cotton is an added treat, or bling as a strong counterpoint. look of vintage postcards, oth- all thoughtfully put together at • ARTISANAL. Hand-crafts- ers possess a more modern vibe, Crate and Barrel. manship is so appreciated in ev- and still others are so graphic, • MAKE IT YOUR OWN. erything for the home. So hand- often with an image embedded Whenever you can personalize, painted dinnerware depicting in the design. it will add warmth. Get creative pumpkins and vegetables really • METALLIC ACCENTS. — perhaps starting with your is appreciated, especially with What’s great about gold, silver, table covering. Tap into unex- seasonal imagery. copper and other metals is that pected patterns from lengths of THE BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS • LAYERING. It’s especially their sparkle elevates the de- fabric doubling as tablecloths. fun to mix plates and their sur- cor. Whether it’s a gleaming, Something playful like stripes of rounding elements, and you can polished finish, hammered sur- or polka dots, or even a shim- INOVA ® ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL totally change up the style by face or texture, metals can be mery brocade or beaded fabric. doing so. A place mat of wo- woven into tabletop modestly It can be beautiful or quirky, and Invites You to Its Annual ven rattan or ruby beads might or lushly. Even pumpkins are totally reflect you. Your guests be teamed with a gold or silver getting gilded and “silverized.” will love the personal touch. FASHION SHOW, LUNCHEON
CALENDAR FROM | 21 residents and visitors to open the Sunday, Nov. 20 holiday season. and SILENT AUCTION Location: First Baptist Church of PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,Frida Octobery, October 28th, 31, 2014 2016 Location: Alexandria, 2932 King St. JAMES MADISON Join President Market Square, 301 Hilton Alexandria Mark Center • 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA Information: [email protected] or James Madison as he discusses and King St. Information: 703-746-4343 10:30 A.M. - Reception and Silent Auction 703-658-9500 engages guests about political and 12 Noon - Luncheon, Fashion Show & Door Prizes personal issues of 1816. Reserva- Saturday, Nov. 19 tions required. Tickets cost $15 per Friday, December 2 person, $10 for students. VIRGINIA CIDER TASTING In TASTE OF SCOTLAND This Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. partnership with the Alexandria- festive event features a Scotch Fashions by Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- Caen Sister Cities Committee, The tasting menu including a variety Reservations Required seum, 134 N. Royal St. Lyceum offers a cider tasting as part of Scotches direct from Scotland Complimentary Parking Information: 703-746-4242 of Virginia Cider Week. Cider was a distilleries, Scottish ale sampling, General: $50 Patron: $75 Benefactor: $100 common drink enjoyed in 18th century Monday, Nov. 25 as well as beer, wine and food. Alexandria, and cider is commonly Proceeds from the event benefit Fair Oaks Mall AnniversaryAnniversary CiCircle:rcle: $142 $144 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY the programs of The Campagna Models include made in the Caen region of France. CallCall KarlaLynda Merritt West at at 703-836-8853 571-303-0004 • RSVP RSVP by byOctober October 20th, 18 2014th 2016 Enjoy samples of a selection of Virginia An official city event at which the Center. Physicians, Nurses & Sta ciders, as well as light hors d’oeuvres. city Christmas tree is lit as part of a Time: 6:30 p.m. Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. program that includes a welcome by Location: The Atrium Building, 277 All proceeds support the BLM Pledge to purchase two neurosurgical microscopes for Surgical Services. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. the town crier, appearances by the S. Washington St. Cash and checks accepted for Silent Auction purchases • Sorry, no credit cards. Washington St. mayor and other city officials, a visit Information: www.campagnacen- Founder and Supporter of Inova Alexandria Hospital Since 1872 Information: 703-746-4554 from Santa and performances for ter.org 26 NoVember 12, 2015 ALeXANDrIA TImeS 30.... | NOVEMBER 3, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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