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Vol. 10, No. 5 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper January 30, 2014 Hitting the brakes on bicycle lanes

image/city of alexandria Concerns remain about the final design of Carr City Centers’ 120-room boutique hotel, but city council- ors unanimously approved the project Saturday. The board of architectural review also must sign off on it before construction can begin.

What a Full steam ahead depressing photo/erich wagner Officials sign off on marks the first major project early end to A cyclist navigates the portion of King Street that’s slated to have bike outlined in the riverside plan lanes installed on a chilly winter morning. The addition of dedicated waterfront hotel project our aspirations lanes has neighbors up in arms, and city officials are taking another to earn city council’s blessing. look at the project following the outcry. By Derrick Perkins And that has drawn scrutiny for a world-class from several local officials waterfront.” City council will project last month. Residents remain appre- and residents, who want the review controversial But after outcry from resi- hensive about a waterfront undertaking delayed because - Bob Wood dents, local officials said they they believe it sets the stan- King Street project hotel in the 200 block of S. Former member of would bring the proposal — Union St., but city councilors dard for future waterfront re- the waterfront which would install bike lanes By erich wagner green-lighted the project with development. plan work group between Russell Road and Jan- a 6-0 vote Saturday. But with assurances from The debate over bike lanes neys Lane — to city council The five-story, 120-room city preservationist Al Cox on a stretch of King Street for review. boutique hotel proposed by and other planning officials president of the Old Town that has roiled the Taylor Run Although the issue was not Carr City Centers — more that the final design would Civic Association, offered neighborhood will roll on for on the docket at a city coun- commonly known as Wash- undergo more revisions be- perhaps the lightest criticism, several more months. cil hearing Saturday, residents ington-based Carr Hospitality fore construction begins, city pushing to see the proposed City cycling advocates took more than two hours of — was in the works long be- councilors overwhelmingly structure’s bulk reduced. The have supported a proposal to the public comment period to fore officials finished crafting backed the project. Vice size and mass of the building remove 27 on-street parking air their views on the matter. the controversial waterfront Mayor Allison Silberberg, have drawn opposition since spaces along a 0.7-mile stretch Afterward, Mayor Bill Euille redevelopment plan. That who has criticized the water- the project was first unveiled. of King Street to make way for called it the longest open mi- roadmap explicitly calls for front plan, was out of town Others had harsher words bike lanes since last fall. Rich crophone session for residents at least two upscale lodges and did not cast a vote. Ap- for Carr’s design. Baier, director of the Alexan- that he could recall. along the Potomac. proving the project sends it “I grew up [near] San dria Department of Transpor- Deputy City Attorney Chris While Carr representatives to the board of architectural Quentin [State Prison in tation and Environmental Ser- have spent years working with review for a final sign-off. vices, gave the go-ahead to the SEE bike lanes | 6 city staff on the proposal, it John Gosling, a former SEE hotel | 8

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING

WINE & TASTING EVENT Saturday, February 1St 2014 Wine Tastings, 2-5pm

Visit your local Balducci’s to taste dozens of wine and food pairings. MI X & MATCH 1 2 BOTTL ES O R MORE MUST HAVE WINES: Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2011 Robert Parker full-bodied, powerful, concentrated, rich wine made from very old vines and tiny 95 pts. yields. Pair with prime steaks and roasts. $44.99/750ml

photo/Laura Sikes Botani Sparkling Muscat 2012 HALL OF FAME MOMENT Joe Theismann lets a pair of youngsters try on his Super Bowl rings at Robert the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club’s annual dinner at the Carlyle Club on Saturday. Theis- “Fresh bubbles that give uplift & precision Parker mann, a Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler who spent 12 seasons with Wash- to the flowery, exotic perfume. Pairs well with 92 pts. ington’s NFL franchise, attended as the club’s special guest host. Money raised at the event supports the chocolate & Strawberries. $21.99/750 ml. club’s work in the community. Can Blau Blau 2012 Stephe n Tanzer “Lively red berry & Asian spice aromas Beloved local doctor killed by motorist 90 pts. are deepened by notes of mocha & licorice. Perfect for the Big Game! $14.99/750 ml. Thomas Sullivan, a well- Fairfax Hospital. He was pro- thanks to the advocacy of [Sul- respected Old Town pediatri- nounced dead after arrival. livan],” said William “Biff” Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2011 cian, died earlier this month Originally from New Rees, president of the Virginia after being struck by a car near Jersey, Sullivan previously chapter of the American Acad- “Aromas & flavors of red berries, cola and Stephe n spice cake, with a deeper note of licorice. Tanzer Springfield. served as president of the Vir- emy of Pediatrics. “We will 91 pts. Sullivan, who began prac- ginia chapter of the American miss him so much; he was our Pair with venison, wild game or lamb. $27.99/750 ml. ticing medicine in the area in Academy of Pediatrics. He hero, a child’s best friend and the early 1970s, was cross- also founded the Pediatric our mentor.” ALEXANDRIA, VA MCLEAN, VA ing Old Keene Mill Road on Education Foundation of Vir- Sullivan is survived by 600 Franklin Street 6655 Old Dominion Drive January 19 when the collision ginia and collaborated on care his wife, Jackie; his children, 703.549.6611 703.448.3828 occurred. He was walking to models for attention deficit hy- Brendan Sullivan, Kevin Sul- church, according to a state- peractivity disorder patients, livan, Liane Murphy, Jennie ment released by ALL Pediat- among other achievements Monahan and Mia Simpson; rics, where he was a founding during his lengthy career. 17 grandchildren; and his sis- Super food partner. “Virginia, its pediatricians ter, Margaret Mance. for the Emergency responders and, most importantly, its took the 74-year-old to Inova children are in a better place - Times Staff Super Bowl Party Platters, Fundraiser nets big bucks for Typhoon Haiyan relief Wings & more! Belle View Shopping Center 1510-A Belle View Blvd. • Alexandria Area children with ties to ing one of the many antiques, Alexandria and Arlington chap- 703.660.6085 • dishesofindia.com the local Filipino community paintings and other goods do- ters of the American Red Cross. organized a fundraiser for Ty- nated by local consignors and “The American Red Cross phoon Haiyan relief earlier this Potomack Co. staff. extends its deepest thanks and month, raising $10,066 for the “After hearing of the suf- appreciation to The Potomack Open House American Red Cross. fering in the Philippines, this Co. ... and all of the students Thursday, February 6th Joining forces with The is the very least we could do,” who organized this tremendous 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Potomack Co., an Old Town- said Carter Holland, a 17-year- sale to benefit those impacted Reservations encouraged based auction house, the old student at St. Stephen’s and by Typhoon Haiyan,” she said. Call 703.549.0155 or email youngsters held an estate sale St. Agnes High School. [email protected] January 18. Despite the bitterly Their efforts earned the ap- Grades JK – 8th • Affordable Tuition Rates • Extended Care Program cold weather, bargain hunters preciation of Jessica Adams, - Derrick Perkins lined up for a chance at land- community executive of the 1801 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 | 703.549.0155 | www.ImmanuelAlexandria.org 4 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME Local man in custody for Arrests made in Safeway robbery case allegedly robbing postal carrier City police confirmed that er with two other men, are residents shaken for several two of the men involved in thought to be behind a string days. A bullet grazed one cus- Alexandria police have ar- While Love is being held the south Old Town Safeway of crimes across the region, tomer during the robbery, and rested a city man for allegedly at the city jail without bail, of- heist late last year have been and federal authorities have authorities brought in a police holding up a U.S. Postal Ser- ficials are asking anyone with arrested. taken the lead in releasing in- helicopter to track down the vice carrier earlier this month. information about the crime Calvin Leon Lewis, 29, of formation about their alleged thieves. Gary Love III, 20, faces a to come forward. Tipsters can Washington, and Ray Allen activities, said Crystal Nosal, Lewis also faces charges robbery charge for his alleged contact the department’s crimi- Dicks Jr., 23, of Maryland, spokeswoman for the Alexan- connected to the holdup of a role in the crime. Authorities nal investigations section at face multiple charges related dria Police Department. tobacco store in the Wood- said three masked men stopped 703-746-6711 or the U.S. Post- to the November 17 robbery. “We are waiting [on re- bridge area in November, the postal carrier on the 700 al Inspection Service — which While local authorities re- leasing more information] according to the Post’s Matt block of Fayette St. on January is offering up to $25,000 for vealed that the two were in because there is going to be Zapotosky. An individual was 15. information leading to an ar- custody after The Washington a larger announcement from shot during that robbery. At least one member of the rest — at 1-877-876-2455. Post reported the arrests, most the U.S. attorney’s office,” trio had a firearm, police said. details remain under wraps. she said. The group stole the postal car- - Derrick Perkins Lewis and Dicks, togeth- The heist left Old Town - Derrick Perkins rier’s mobile phone.

Alexandria Times’ Police urge vigilance after rash of thefts Cause of the Month City police are advising said. In each case, personal Shoppers are recommended shoppers to keep an eye out property was lifted from the to bring just the cash or credit when picking up groceries at victim’s purse. cards needed for the trip to the local supermarkets after an Police recommend shop- store. uptick in thefts recently. pers keep their purses and Future victims should re- At least five people have wallets under close watch and port thefts by calling the de- reported being the victims of closed at all times. They also partment at 703-746-4444. pickpockets while shopping warn against carrying unnec- since December, authorities essary personal belongings. - Derrick Perkins

POLICE BEAT The following incidents occurred between January 22 and January 29.

Drug Thefts 11 Crimes 25 Come to help us Celebrate those who have survived, Remember those we have lost, and Fight Back against this terrible disease. Assaults Vehicle 17 8 thefts Help Us FinisH THe FigHT! Relay For Life of Alexandria City Assaults with a Breaking & Saturday, May 17, 2014 Deadly weapon Enterings George Washington Middle School 0 4

For more information, please visit www.relayforlife.org/alexandriacityva robberies SEXUAL OFFENSEs or call 703-937-1912 0 2 *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: crimereports.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 5

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Source: crimereports.com 6 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Fire chief departing Port City McAuliffe adds Thiel mond, he described the news as following the tragic death of ers, medics and civilian sup- during a blaze along the city’s to his administration bittersweet. paramedic Joshua Weissman in port staff — not to mention waterfront in 1924. “I’m very excited to serve February 2012. support from the city council, “It’s been a wonderful six By Derrick Perkins Gov. McAuliffe and the com- “Chief Thiel has served Al- the mayor and the city manag- years, but Josh’s death I never and Erich Wagner monwealth in this new role,” he exandria with distinction,” said er’s office,” Thiel said. “[We] want to see repeated,” Thiel said. “But at the same time, I’m City Manager Rashad Young have responded to a number said. “It weighs on me; I think Alexandria Fire Chief Adam very sad. I’ll miss the family, in a statement. “His strong of natural disasters, from the about it every day.” Thiel is stepping down to take the Alexandria Fire Department leadership, strategic vision and earthquake that nobody ex- The fire chief led efforts a position with Gov. Terry family, very much.” passionate commitment to our pected to the ‘Snowpocalypse,’ to rename the department’s McAuliffe’s administration. City leaders credited Thiel community have left an indel- along with a number of storms professional development cen- On late Friday afternoon, with upgrading the depart- ible mark on our city and ensure and water rescues. It certainly ter for Weissman, who was 33 officials announced that Thiel, ment’s aging fleet of vehicles our continued safety. He has has been a busy six-and-a-half years old when he died. Known who has overseen the city fire and finding money for a fireboat been a vital part of our team, years.” as a hard worker, dedicated to department since 2007, will during his tenure in Alexandria. and he will be missed.” If he leaves with any re- personal improvement, adorn- serve as deputy secretary of Thiel likewise was lauded for Though thankful for the ac- grets, it’s Weissman’s death. ing the center with Weissman’s veterans affairs and homeland overseeing the construction of colades, Thiel said the entire The last “traumatic death” the name seemed fitting, Thiel said. security. While looking forward new fire stations and leading department — and community department suffered was 87 Officials, who have not to starting his new job in Rich- his staff through the dark days as a whole — deserved credit years ago, involving a 15-year- yet announced an interim re- for the list of accomplishments. old volunteer firefighter. After placement for Thiel, expect to “Whatever we’ve accom- a lengthy battle, George Wash- launch a nationwide search for plished is a testament to our ington Whalen succumbed to his successor. Thiel begins his ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK labor groups — the firefight- his injuries suffered from a fall new job next month.

bike lanes cerns relating to safety and so clists to ride as well as a need- forth,” Welch said. “[The] road ed buffer for pedestrians along FROM | 1 is just too narrow. They’re try- King Street. Spera said residents asked for a ing to put something there that “At a micro level, it rep- direct appeal of the decision to doesn’t work.” resents a gap in our current city council earlier this month. Though most neighborhood transportation system, a choke In return, city attorneys dug up residents have driveways, on- point,” he said. “People would a rarely used provision of city street parking needs to be walk and bike to the King code — added in 1963 — that available, she argued. Street Metro station, but it’s allows residents to appeal any “Sometimes my husband unsafe for them to do so at the decision altering public parking needs to be picked up to take present time. The sidewalk on to the traffic and parking board, him to cardiac rehab when I the south side has no buffer which in turn sends a recom- can’t be there, and [without and is hemmed in by a retain- ~ Heart Stealer ~ mendation to city council. street parking], the car would ing wall, so if a driver sneezes “That looked like the thing sit protruding into traffic,” she coming down the hill, someone Our little sweetheart, Venus, is a people person. that would be most applicable, said. “Or if I have a contractor will get run over.” Her favorite hobby is sofa-snuggling with our staff since no section gave them im- come, if they have big trucks, But Posey admitted that and volunteers. mediate access to [city] coun- they’d have to park across the people have gotten too pointed

She adores humans, seems to prefer us above other pups. cil,” Spera said. “[I] have been street ... and carry their equip- with their rhetoric on the issue Venus is just a year old now, and we hope she finds a new here for nine years, and I am ment or a toilet or something — and he includes himself. But home with a comfy sofa, and a human to love her, almost unaware of anyone ever pro- across King Street.” he hopes everybody takes the as much as she already loves you. ceeding under this code section, Kevin Posey, a member of next month to cool off before but it’s there, it’s existing law. ... the traffic and parking board, evaluating the plan again. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR This gets the disaffected where said he was extremely disap- “I don’t want to take away ADOPTABLE PETS, PLEASE VISIT they want to be.” pointed by the city’s decision. from [resident] concerns about www.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg King Street resident Louise “Every day that we delay the safety, and after everything OR cALL US AT 704-746-4774. ~ THANk yOU~ Welch is happy officials chose this project, people’s lives are is said and done, I hope we can to revisit the debate over bike in danger,” he said. “This is move forward as a city,” Posey The Alexandria Animal Shelter’s lanes because she fears the ad- ridiculous. By the time every- said. “I regret anything that I Pet of the Week is sponsored by dition would make the road less thing is said and done, we’ll could have done to exacerbate Diann Hicks. safe. Advocates and officials, have had more public meet- tensions. Emotions are running though, advertise bike lanes as ings on this issue than there are too high, so I think everyone 703-628-2440 a traffic-calming measure. tenths of a mile proposed for needs to step back.” www.diannhicks.com “We hope that’s not just the project.” The city traffic and parking them appeasing us; I hope it is Posey believes bike lanes board will hold its next meet- a real chance to raise our con- will provide a safe area for cy- ing February 24. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 7

Congratulations to our nurses on achieving Magnet® designation for the third time!

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital achieves Magnet redesignation. Fewer than seven percent of the hospitals in the U.S. have attained Magnet® designation, and only an elite group of 66 hospitals has received Magnet designation three times. MedStar Georgetown was the first hospital in Washington, D.C., to obtain Magnet status and remains the only adult Magnet hospital in the city.

Magnet nurses deliver exceptional patient care. Magnet status demonstrates our commitment to our patients and helps us realize our vision of caring for people and advancing health.

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MedStarGeorgetown.org/Nursing 8 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Council clears way for shoreline hotel

“I’ve made a lot of good friends since moving to Enjoy the Carefree the Hermitage.” —John Mutchler Lifestyle You Deserve image/city of alexandria While Carr City Centers’ design for a five-story hotel in the 200 block of S. Union St. pays homage to the warehouses that dotted Alexandria’s iscover why many people like you have come waterfront, the blueprint also calls for two lantern-like structures that to call the Hermitage home—the chance to will shine out from the shoreline. Dexperience a new lifestyle with an array of services hotel litigation, which is before the and amenities. Just ask resident John Mutchler, who Virginia Supreme Court, City appreciates the freedom from home maintenance FROM | 1 Attorney Jim Banks said the and the opportunity to participate in clubs and social California],” said noted critic lawsuit is similar to previous Townsend “Van” Van Fleet. legal battles that have gone City activities. Our residents also rave about our superb “This building looks like a Hall’s way. But, he warned, dining service, our courteous and helpful staff, and an jail.” there’s no way of knowing what overall feeling of caring and security that comes with Former city council candi- the commonwealth’s top judges living at the Hermitage. date Bob Wood called the con- will say or do. cept incomplete. “I must always qualify [my You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health “What a depressing early opinion] with, ‘I am not a great care and supportive services are available right here, if end to our aspirations for a prognosticator,” Banks said. “I you ever need them. world-class waterfront,” he do not have a crystal ball.” h told city councilors. Despite the harsh words For more information, call 703-797-3814. Mayor Bill Euille, though, from critics, city councilors Call noted that many who spoke out spent most of their discussion 703-797-3814 against the project had fought focusing on architectural is- to schedule the waterfront redevelopment sues, building materials and plan tooth and nail since the other practical concerns, like a tour of our very beginning. The blueprint, deliveries and valet parking. beautifully which was crafted after doz- They also tweaked the pack- appointed ens of community meetings, age of concessions that Carr is apartments. Alexandria, VA sparked several unsuccessful expected to give the city in ex- h www.Hermitage-Nova.com court battles in recent years. change for development rights. “The folks who have a Along with the hotel, Carr’s problem, it’s not with this par- plan calls for a restaurant, a ticular project ... it’s [with] the 5,000-square-foot courtyard master plan, and that’s already partially open to the public been decided,” he said. and an underground parking One lawsuit stemming from garage. Though the first of the the plan’s passage remains out- major redevelopment projects standing. That should be rea- slated for the waterfront, it is son enough for officials to de- very likely not the last. lay approval, argued Bert Ely, Officials said plans are online all the time of Friends of the Alexandria moving ahead for the two Rob- Waterfront, a group that grew inson Terminal warehouses alextimes.com out of early resident-led oppo- as well as for the dilapidated sition efforts. Beachcomber building at the Put on the spot about the foot of Prince Street. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 9 GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS $ Wining & dining | by Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Putting happy hour on display

Though a few complica- from advertising the specific advertising drink specials. tions remain, happy hour just drinks on special or the price The only officially sanctioned got a whole lot happier for charged for an adult beverage phrases are “happy hour” and Alexandria’s plethora of res- in most, but not all, cases. “drink specials.” taurants and saloons. “The biggest change that Additionally, alcohol-re- As of Wednesday, res- Alexandria consumers will lated phrases such as “Thirsty taurants could promote their see is the advertisement of Thursdays” or “Wet Wednes- happy hour specials outside happy hour in social media — days” are banned unless ac- of their establishments. The Facebook, Twitter, etc. — on companied by an immediate newly eased regulations let a restaurant’s Web page, in “happy hour” or “drink spe- restaurants advertise in a va- newspapers, and on radio and cials.” riety of mediums, including TV,” Shaw said. “Restaurants will not be social media as well as the According to Shaw, Al- able to advertise specific more old-fashioned technique exandria businesses can pro- drinks or prices — i.e., ‘Enjoy of placing a sign outside. mote happy hour specials by discounted margaritas from 4 file photo But a few restrictions re- advertising the times of their to 7 p.m.’ or ‘$5 martinis from South Washington Street market Society Fair was recently recognized main on the books, said Kath- specials as well as inviting 4 to 6 p.m.,’” said Shaw. as one of the best new bars in the United States. Todd Thrasher, of leen Shaw, a spokeswoman potential patrons to head in Restaurants also cannot Society Fair, attributed the establishment’s success to its unique hook of selling the wine bar’s cocktail mixes. for the Virginia Department of for a drink. Restaurateurs and offer unlimited alcohol — Alcoholic Beverages Control. barkeeps must avoid the word even as part of a package — Restaurants remain banned “discounted,” though, when or a two-for-one deal. Society Fair recognized as a top new bar

With Todd Thrasher at the of unique things we do here.” helm, it’s no surprise that Soci- And wine plays an essential Tradition with a Twist ety Fair’s drink list is making a role in Thrasher’s creations. splash nationally. “The most unique part [of Tchoupitoulas Is Celebrating Our 1-Year Anniversary! Food & Wine Magazine Society Fair] is that all of the named the 277 S. Washington cocktails are wine-based, and Laissez le bons temps rouler!!!! St. establishment as one of the you can purchase the stuff to best new bars in the United make the cocktails at home,” States last month, ranking it Thrasher said. “Regular bars 31st out of 34 newcomers. So- can’t do that.” ciety Fair’s success is partly While Thrasher and his because of a unique twist that team have settled into the rou- Thrasher and the Eat Good tine of running the business, Food Group team — the minds it hasn’t always been easy. He behind Restaurant Eve — have said learning how to run a mar- put on the traditional bar scene. ket was challenging. Like one of Thrasher’s fa- “We try to make everything mous cocktails? Well then grab that we sell there,” Thrasher JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY SECOND FRIDAY GRAND FETE DE LA MAISON a bottle of the mix at the at- said. “That was kind of the We’re celebrating our 1-Year Anniversary, Mardi Gras & Valentine’s Day! tached market, which includes hardest part.” We’re supplying authentic Louisiana treats and champagne! The entire store will be 20% off a butchery and bakery, before Despite the steep learning as well as special and custom orders. Come shop while we laissez le bons temps rouler! heading home. curve, Society Fair isn’t new Active Duty & Retired US Military always receive an additional 10% off every order “You can make the cocktail to earning praise. In 2012, the that you just drank at home,” establishment was named best Come & Experience Tradition with a Twist said Thrasher, who’s about to bargain restaurant and best res- 210 N. Lee Street ~ Alexandria ~ 703-299-0145 • www.TchoupitoulasFurnishings.com celebrate his second year at Soci- taurant by Northern Virginia M-F 10-6 • Sat. 9-5 • Sun. by appointment • Online 24/7 ety Fair. “That’s one of the kind Magazine. 10 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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Shakespeare Theatre Co. pulls off flawless rendition The how, of Wilde’s classic when and By Jordan wright wherefore of the It always is satisfying to gentlemen’s love while away the hours at the theater, but it’s most especially lives turns the pleasurable to let playwright plot. But it’s the and poet Oscar Wilde remind us of the imbroglios of the up- steady repartee, per class in Victorian England. In the Shakespeare Theatre quaint in its Co.’s delightful piece of froth that is “The Importance of Be- moralistic rhetoric, ing Earnest,” we are given a which renders the glimpse through the looking glass of London society. play irresistible.” Algernon Moncrieff is a terminally bored dandy with a grand sense of getting up to no good. His avatar is a naughty character he calls “Bunbury.” Algy’s equally ne’er-do-well friend, Jack Worthing, trumps himself up as “Earnest,” a man Photo/scott suchman looking after a beautiful young Gregory Wooddell plays Jack, part of a up-to-no-good duo with Anthony ward named Cecily, whose Roach’s Algernon (below), in the Shakespeare Theatre Co.’s delightful care has been entrusted to him rendition of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Their love lives spur the humorous plot along. by a relative. The merriment begins when that she too could only marry a the BBC series “I, Claudius,” Algy’s aunt, Lady Bracknell, man named Earnest, to which imbues Lady Bracknell with and her niece, Gwendolyn he replies, “What if my name the steely demeanor of a true Fairfax, arrive at his fashion- were Algernon? It’s a very aris- Victorian matriarch. Anthony able West End home for a visit. tocratic name. Half the chaps Roach crafts a delightfully When Jack declares his inten- that get into bankruptcy courts whimsical Algernon, while tion to marry Gwendolyn, who are named Algernon!” Gregory Wooddell plays Jack prefers the name Earnest — “It Regardless, she and Gwen- effortlessly. And Patricia produces vibrations,” she ad- dolyn remain firm in their con- Conolly — as Cecily’s gov- mits — the frolic begins. voluted determination. erness, the self-righteous Miss Lady Bracknell, who de- The how, when and where- Prism — creates the perfect livers all of her high-minded fore of the gentlemen’s love foil for the rest of the cast. remarks as pronouncements, lives turns the plot. But it’s “The Importance of Being feels it is her duty to grill him the steady repartee, quaint in Earnest” is as fabulous as it is on his social standing. Dis- its moralistic rhetoric, which flawless. covering that he was a found- renders the play irresistible. ling discovered ignobly in a Forgetfulness is referred to as “The Importance of Being railroad station, she gives him “mental abstraction,” and ar- Earnest” runs though March 9 short shrift, despite his fortune. guments are considered “vul- at the Lansburgh Theatre, 450 When Algy races off behind gar and often convincing.” Seventh St. NW, Washington, his friend’s back, hoping to woo It’s a topsy-turvy Wodehou- D.C. For tickets and informa- Cecily, he portrays himself as sian world. tion, call 202 547-1122 or visit Earnest too. Cecily assures him Sian Phillips, a veteran of www.shakespearetheatre.org. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 13 SCENE AROUND TOWN ‘Earnest’ is too important to miss Lives, interrupted

‘Ragtime’ marks Little ern cities; middle- and upper- immigrant who became the Theatre’s most ambitious class white America; and Jew- world’s most famous magi- production to date ish immigrants bent on hard cian. Finally, we have Evelyn work and assimilation to their Nesbitt, the great beauty who By Jordan wright newfound country. The Little carved out her vaudeville ca- Theatre of Alexandria has cho- reer on a velvet swing while Thirty-seven performers sen director Michael Kharfen paramour to a millionaire. make up the tremendous en- to oversee a production that Iconic Americans like semble in The Little Theatre of beautifully blends the tale with Booker T. Washington, J. P. Alexandria’s latest production, Lynn Ahrens’ lyrics and Ste- Morgan and even Henry Ford a touching story of intersecting phen Flaherty’s music. make cameos in this story too. lives. The characters are famil- In Doctorow’s sweeping saga Set in the early part of the iar to us all. There’s capitalist of the landscape of America, 20th century, author E. L. foe and union organizer Emma ordinary people become ex- Doctorow focused his novel Goldman, a reformer from the traordinary as their lives in- “Ragtime” on three distinct days when child labor was the tersect and they are tested for Photo/keith waters elements of American society: norm and harsh working con- their capacity to love. “Ragtime,” the novel by E. L. Doctorow famously adapted as a musical, takes a hard look at American society at the turn of the 20th century. black America, on the rise as ditions prevailed. Then there’s The Little Theatre of Alexandria does a wonderful job of bringing the a strong middle class in north- Harry Houdini, the Jewish SEE ragtime | 15 story to life.

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Email [email protected] or Tweet us @AlexTimesTown 14 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Sports Don’t count out the Bishop Ireton Cardinals

Between near upsets, the seemingly insurmountable By halftime, the Cardinals Ireton beats McNamara 15-2 first-quarter run by the were up by a dozen. Cardinals. “Each one of us is a part By Jim McElhatton Up just 28-26, the visiting of the offense and what we Cardinals didn’t panic. Senior do,” said Noe, who scored 23 Bishop Ireton doesn’t boast Dan Noe dribbled up the court points and will play at Navy one of the top basketball teams and — from the top of the key next year. “When one guy’s of the famed Washington Cath- — could see McNamara had not going, the others pick it olic Athletic Conference, but two men guarding Ireton’s big up.” the Cardinals have been play- man, 6-foot-9 Jamie Senft, Noe scored eight points in ing like they belong among the near the basket. the final quarter. Ty Quarles elite. So Noe sent a quick pass scored 14 points, while Senft’s On Friday night, Ireton lost presence in the lane didn’t by just two points to confer- give McNamara many easy ence leader Bishop O’Connell, It’s very looks at the basket. and the team had another solid exciting to The senior nucleus consists showing Tuesday night against of Noe and Senft — who will Paul VI, which is ranked sec- watch four seniors play for Army — as well as ond. That they came so close in blossom. They’ve Quarrels and Pat Moseh, both both games speaks volumes to stuck with our of whom have Division II of- the Cardinals’ tenacity. fers, according to Berkman. “The league is extraordi- program. They’ve “They’re all scholarship nary as usual,” Ireton head matured. They’ve players,” the coach said. “They’re all unselfish.” coach Neil Berkman said after improved. And it’s a Sunday road win against Mc- Moseh said he transferred Namara. “There are four really, all really coming to Ireton from Lee High really good teams, and the rest to fruition.” School as a sophomore. He of the league is good as well. believes the league play has helped his game. ... You have to bring your ‘A’ - Neil Berkman Photo/sawyer mcelhatton game every night.” “You’re facing future Di- Bishop Ireton The McNamara win vision I guys every night,” he basketball coach brought Ireton’s overall record said. “That’s definitely helped to 13-6 and 4-5 in conference. me.” Between the near upsets over Senft said neither he nor O’Connell and Paul VI, Ireton to freshman Michael Everett. his teammates took more than had a huge first-quarter run With McNamara giving Senft a week or two off preparing against McNamara and then hit so much attention down low, for the season, whether it was a crucial long jumper — from the freshman six-footer was hitting the weight room in the an unlikely source — to keep left all alone just beyond the offseason or playing AAU ball the game from slipping away. arc. over the summer. “It’s very exciting to watch Without hesitation, Everett Conference powerhouse four seniors blossom,” Berk- took the shot — a perfect swish teams haven’t had an easy time man said, reflecting on the sea- — and the ref raised both arms, with Ireton this year, even if son so far. “They’ve stuck with signaling a made 3-pointer. the Cardinals find themselves our program. They’ve matured. McNamara was never quite in the middle of the pack. They’ve improved. And it’s all the same from then on. The Cardinals played De- really coming to fruition.” On the next possession, Matha close earlier this year. But on this senior-led team, McNamara turned the ball On Friday, with 23 points from Sunday’s game hinged on a over. And Senft was fouled on Noe and 19 from Moseh, Ire- shot made by a freshman. the ensuing play, hitting both ton put a scare into top-ranked Ireton had jumped out to an free throws afterward. O’Connell, but ultimately lost early 15-4 lead. But by half- Then, adding to the home 63-61 in an away game in Ar- way through the second quar- team’s frustration, McNamara lington. On Tuesday night, Photo/Jim mcelhatton ter, McNamara — after a steal turned the ball over yet again Ireton lost yet another close Jamie Senft (top), a Bishop Ireton senior bound for Army next year, posts up during the Cardinals 77-68 win against McNamara over the and easy layup — came back on a travel call. one, 56-52, this time against weekend. His teammate and fellow senior Dan Noe (bottom) scored to within two points despite Ireton pulled away, 33-26. second-ranked Paul VI. 23 points in the squad’s victory. He will play for Navy next year. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 15 ragtime

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Our View Give the ‘Iron Ladies’ resident-only Opinion parking in Old Town Opposition to development projects usually follows one “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” of two threads: It’s either based in philosophy or driven by - Thomas Jefferson quality-of-life concerns. This is true of Alexandria’s water- front redevelopment plan, which has been contentious from the start and has years of lawsuits to show for the acrimony. Perhaps the most contested commercial component has been the plan to place a hotel at the foot of Duke Street — right in the heart of Old Town’s residential southeast quad- rant. This proposal, a five-story “small” hotel to be built by Carr City Centers, is poised to become reality after city councilors approved it with a 6-0 vote Saturday. There are many members of the antidevelopment group, the most prominent being former Vice Mayor Andrew Mac- donald and resident Bert Ely. A few of our elected officials and city staffers seemingly have ceased attempting to hear concerns raised by these residents. But there’s also a touch of the “boy crying wolf” once too often, given this group’s predictable opposition to seemingly every proposed project. Perhaps this faction would be more effective if it chose fewer battles. However, when your opposition is driven by philosophi- cal concerns — particularly the notion that large for-profit development in Alexandria should take a backseat to pre- serving open space, designating more parkland and adding museums — it’s difficult to sit out of any development de- Your Views bate. Their opposition is a legitimate and far-sighted per- spective, believing that what makes this city unique must be preserved and enhanced, even if it means forsaking the In defense of the Alexandria Times short-term benefit of more tax dollars to spend. The other group opposed to development has been dis- To the editor: newspapers have paid sci- porate cost and medical judg- missed by the city as the equally predictable not-in-my- While I agree with James ence reporters on staff, a small ment. backyard crowd. This group, led by “Iron Ladies” Marie T. Currie’s critique of Dr. hometown weekly can’t afford Note that I didn’t call it Marie Steinmetz’s sky is fall- such a luxury and has to rely “medical science,” because Kux, Beth Gibney and April Burke, are nearby residents ing screed (“Times’ recent on an advice columnist. So medicine rightly is part science with valid worries about parking, traffic and quality of life health column included more long as that advice columnist and part art. in their neighborhood. opinion than fact,” January has M.D. attached to her name, Lastly, there’s that coura- The unanimous vote Saturday means that development is 16, and “Food chemicals and she’s every bit as qualified as geous cadre of editors and going to happen. But it doesn’t absolve city council, Mayor your brain,” November 14, readers have a right to expect. reporters — armed with oth- Bill Euille and city staff — led by City Manager Rashad respectively), I think he went M.D.’s are especially erwise unmarketable degrees Young — from their responsibility to nearby residents. too far when he concluded by susceptible to this mental- in literature, philosophy, com- Old Town is Alexandria’s golden goose. It’s the part of wondering why the Alexan- ity because they can prescribe munications and sociology — dria Times “would run this as medicines effective at one ten- who, if they had the credentials our city that lures tourists and their dollars. Southeast quad- a piece that’s not marked as zillionth of a gram per liter of to make sound scientific judg- rant residents pay more in property taxes than those in most opinion.” blood, so it seems plausible to ments, would be making more sections of Alexandria. Most homes within a few blocks of First, Steinmetz is a doctor them that a similar concentra- money in other pursuits. Only the proposed Carr hotel do not have off-street parking. of medicine. Medicine is not an tion of an alleged toxin might because they do not are we so City officials need to do the right thing and designate exact science like chemistry, be harmful. Similarly, be- fortunate to have them cover- streets in a several-block radius of this Duke Street hotel which is why patients are ad- cause many physicians chafe ing the news and editorializing as resident-only parking. Such a gesture, which would be vised to seek second opinions at insurance-driven cost con- against the government’s abus- on major medical matters. The tainment counterbalancing es on our behalf, for which we all the more magnanimous because it isn’t legally required, same, self-evidently, applies to medical judgment, they might should be profoundly thankful. would go far toward mitigating quality-of-life concerns. It what amounts to a medical ad- be predisposed to believe gov- needs to happen. vice column. ernment standards represent - Dino Drudi Secondly, while major a compromise between cor- Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 17

and have greater interper- partial and objective feed- sonal effectiveness. While back. For business owners, The Business Plan coaches can give you helpful the Alexandria Small Busi- with Bill Reagan feedback on specific issues ness Development Center and actions, they also can staff has experience, re- provide insight on big-pic- sources and contacts that can ture issues. solve problems or provide Coaching isn’t just for CEOs They challenge your timely information in areas thought processes, iden- where owners lack exper- We all strive to make cessible sources — friends, could easily tell which ex- tify behaviors you want to tise. The center’s services clear-headed decisions — to colleagues and relatives — ecutives were using coaches change, help you solidify are free and focused only on be well informed, have all often tell us what they think because of their exceptional your professional and per- what’s in the best interest of the facts, think objectively we want to hear, and we performance. sonal aspirations, and en- the individual business; it and feel confident in the way can’t be sure of their objec- Many of us hold a pre- courage balance in your life. has nothing to sell. we’ve come to a conclusion. tivity. conceived notion that per- Choosing the right coach The center is not a sub- The problem is that we How do we go about sonal coaches are for those requires research and self- stitute for the in-depth indi- have so many distractions finding an individual who climbing the ladder to suc- education. There are many vidual coaching described — external and internal — will listen to our ideas and cess rather than for powerful articles and websites to help, earlier, but staff members while we’re trying to make give us thoughtful feedback? CEOs or successful business but you should ensure that can help to evaluate business thoughtful choices. We’re During a recent speaking owners. Fairbank makes a your coach is credentialed decisions and work to guide further pressured because engagement, Capital One strong case that people at ev- and that you have a rapport you in the right direction. many of our decisions are founder and CEO Richard ery level can improve their with them. It also is impor- Objective feedback can cumulative. Decisions we Fairbank surprised many performance and quality of tant to know your objectives enhance your confidence and make today might affect fu- when he discussed the im- life by engaging a profes- and focus on a few goals to productivity — it’s worth ture choices. portance of executive coach- sional coach. get started, rather than tack- seeking. Every one of us could ing. He said he benefits from The International Coach ling everything at once. benefit from objective and a coach, and that Capital Federation asserts that en- While considering the The writer is the execu- constructive feedback from One makes coaches avail- gaging a professional coach benefits of engaging a- per tive director of the Alexan- a person who’s qualified and able to all of its executives. helps people be more pro- sonal coach, you also should dria Small Business Devel- whom we trust. Our most ac- He went on to say that he ductive, achieve their goals identify other sources of im- opment Center.

Catching criminals is one thing; releasing them is another

When I was an Alexan- tions. I noticed that, when we pathy to my fellow man. rejoin society, what’s in store This is unfortunate since we In defense of the Alexandria Times dria police officer, I spent dropped off prisoners at the Years later, I have often for them? know that there is a strong my days navigating rough jail, they often would thank thought of this brief exchange I am not implying that link between recidivism and neighborhoods and hunting us. with the man whom I arrested. all ex-offenders are angels. I unemployment. We see these down wanted felons. I caught Finally, I stopped one man Don’t get me wrong, po- have looked into the eyes and men and women standing the 14-year-old kid after he thanked me lice work is a necessary and fists of a few of the less-angel- around, begging for money or who had just shot and asked, “I don’t noble profession, and you ic bunch. In fact, two-thirds of shoplifting from our stores. another teenager get it. I just arrested won’t hear me say that we people who come out of pris- We walk by them and may in the head, killing you, what are you should stop arresting people. on will be re-arrested within whisper under our breath, him. My partner thanking me for?” However, I realized that the three years of their release. “Oh, come on, you look and I tracked down The man replied, idea of fighting crime was No, I am talking about the healthy. Get a job.” But it’s a man who sodom- “Thank you for more than just locking people group of ex-offenders who not that simple. ized his daughter. treating me like a up and having them serve commit to changing their Many ex-offenders leave But when I re- man.” time. lives. There are incarcerated prison and apply to dozens of flect back on my My View That one It dawned on me that we people who pursue educa- jobs but run into roadblocks time as a cop, the sentence was the must reach past the seemingly tional and vocational training and rejection at every turn. most gratifying Burke Brownfeld most meaningful permanent labels of “crimi- programs, with the hope of Should we be surprised when parts of the job were not the moment in my police career. nal” and “felon” and think starting a new life when they many of them feel that return- chases or high-profile arrests. I realized that during our about the next chapter in the re-enter society. This is great ing to a life of crime is their During our regular duties, we brief time together, chat- lives of these men and wom- news, but society has shown only option? often had casual conversa- ting about life, we reached a en. The end game is not this that it’s not quite ready for tions with the men and wom- common understanding. It re- archaic concept of locking ex-offenders to live and work en whom we transported to vealed to me that my role in them up and throwing away among the rest of us. The writer is a member jail. society was more than lock- the key. The reality for the impris- of the Economic Opportuni- These discussions would ing up criminals. I had been In fact, 95 percent of pris- oned population in the United ties Commission of Alex- lead to the prisoner explaining given a chance to reach across oners eventually will be re- States is that only one in five andria and a former police the struggles of drug addic- the line in the sand and offer leased. When we unlock the prisoners will have a job lined officer. This is the first in a tion or other personal reflec- a moment of respect and sym- cells for these prisoners to up prior to being released. three-part series. 18 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

OUT OF THE ATTIC From the web Denise Dunbar Publisher In response to “No more [email protected] dead Confederates,” Derrick Perkins A victim of urban renewal January 23: Editor-in-Chief [email protected] he First National Bank Reg Brown, JD writes: Kristen Essex opened its doors at 503- Kudos to City Councilor Justin Wilson. Associate Publisher T 507 King St. 100 years I live in Alexandria and pay an awful [email protected] ago, featuring architecture in a lot in taxes. I am also a descendant of classic revival style with bronze slaves who is proud of the promise Patrice V. Culligan and marble details as well as our country has realized over time. I Publisher Emeritus modern safety enhancements. don’t want to forget the past and have [email protected] Located on the north side of no problem with the streets that have King Street between Pitt and St. already been named. But now that this EDITORIAL Asaph streets, the bank was de- has been noticed, it would be shameful Erich Wagner signed by the architectural firm to allow a law to remain on the books Reporter & Photographer of Vogt & Morrill. The firm was that limits the honor of some future [email protected] based in Washington, but Milton street names to the ancestors of only Dana Morrill, a former architect Evan Campbell one small subset of Alexandria’s resi- for the U.S. Department of Trea- Calendar & Copy Editor dents. ... Ordinances like this harm by [email protected] sury, lived in Alexandria. Mor- sending a message of exclusion. That rill was an early proponent of isn’t the Alexandria I know and love. ADVERTISING concrete construction and won awards for his innovative work. In response to “Bike Kristen Essex Construction began on the Director of Sales First National Bank in the sum- lanes serve the 1 percent,” & Marketing mer of 1908 and was completed Photo/HABS/Library of Congress [email protected] January 23: the following year in June. The one-story a security guard could observe the entire Patrice V. Culligan building with a vaulted ceiling reached 50 building but remain unseen himself. [email protected] kyle writes: feet high and 75 feet deep. The reinforced The Washington Post wrote of the All up and down King Street are signs Marty DeVine brick and concrete walls were faced with newly opened bank in 1909, “The front saying bike lanes are unsafe, as if forc- [email protected] white marble and the front exterior fea- as well as the interior … is simple and ing bikers to squeeze in among the cars Margaret Stevens tured a Doric pediment and a broken en- impressive, and is the type of design and like they do now is preferable. Just be [email protected] tablature. This design allowed an arched construction to last and be admired for honest and say you don’t want to give entrance with grille-covered windows to many generations.” Later known as the Pat Booth up your parking and car-driving ways. Office/Classified Manager reach far above the bronze door. First and Citizens National Bank, it was [email protected] Because of its concrete construction demolished in 1968 during Alexandria’s the building was touted as being fireproof. urban renewal. Graphic Design The vault, directly opposite the entrance, “Like” us on Facebook was encased with railroad iron grille work Ashleigh Carter Art Director and had doors thick with several inches of Out of the Attic is provided by the @alextimesnews [email protected] steel plates. Above the vault was a spe- Office of Historic Alexandria. cially designed watchman’s room where ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Managing Partner The Ariail family William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. Last Week This Week Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) Do Alexandria’s laws need updating? Should City Hall create resident-only parking 703-739-0120 (fax) www.alextimes.com near the proposed waterfront hotel? 56% Yes. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A.  Send your comments to: 25% No. Yes. [email protected] B. No. Letters must be signed by the writer. In- 19% Just don’t enforce the silly ones. clude address and phone for verification C. I ride a bicycle. (not for publication). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. 59 votes Take the poll at alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 19

Birthnight Ball on February 15, learn Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive Beauregard St. Alexandria to teach a workshop and sign 18th-century English country dancing Information: www.oldtownboutique- Information: 703-845-6156 or www. books. The workshop costs $50. from expert dance instructors. The class district.com schlesingercenter.com Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Calendar costs $12. Location: Metro School of the Arts in Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. LECTURE ON CIVIL RIGHTS JOURNALING WORKSHOP Alexandria, 5775 Barclay Drive Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, TRAILBLAZERS Join the authors WITH GWEN MAYS Come join the Information: www.metropolitanarts. 134 N. Royal St. of “African Americans of Alexandria, library for this journaling workshop with org Information: 703-746-4242 Virginia: Beacons of Light in the 20th Gwen Mays, called A New Year, A New To have your event Century” and the publisher of “Samuel You. BENJAMIN H. LATROBE LEC- January 31 - February 1 Wilbert Tucker: The Story of a Civil Rights Time: 2 to 4 p.m. TURE FEATURING TOM KERNS considered for our Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Tom Kerns, acclaimed architect and calendar listings, BIG GAME TASTE FEST SAM- Library Sit-In” for a discussion of Alexan- Library, 5005 Duke St. founding principal of Kerns Group PLING EVENT The Fresh Market will dria’s civil rights trailblazers. Information: 703-746-1702 or www. Architects, will describe his firm’s vision please email help shoppers tackle their game day Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. alexandria.lib.va.us for the new Episcopal Cathedral in Port- [email protected]. menus with a special sampling event, Location: Alexandria Black History au-Prince, Haiti. including taste tests of spicy southwest Museum, 902 Wythe St. February 3 Time: 7 p.m. cheese dip, chicken enchilada dip and Information: 703-746-4356 or www. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, flavored pistachios. alexandriava.gov/blackhistory FRIENDS OF BEATLEY LI- 228 S. Pitt St. Now to March 23 Time: 1 to 6 p.m. BRARY MEETING Join the group for Information: 703-549-3312 or www. Location: The Fresh Market, 3680 WONDERS OF SCIENCE The its monthly business meeting and learn stpaulsalexandria.com OCCUPIED CITY: LIFE IN CIVIL King St. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum how to become more active with the WAR ALEXANDRIA EXHIBITION Information: www.thefreshmarket. will host special tours and demonstra- Friends of Beatley Central Library. AN EVENING OF HISTORY This exhibition examines life in an Ameri- com tions exploring 18th-century natural and Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. AND POLITICS Learn about former can town seized and held by its federal medical science. Discover curious ob- Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central President Abraham Lincoln from his government, following Virginia’s decision T.C. WILLIAMS: ‘A MIDSUM- jects — from poison bottles to dragon’s Library, 5005 Duke St. personal bodyguard and intimate friend, to secede from the Union in May 1861. MER NIGHT’S DREAM’ The drama blood — and find out how they were Information: 703-746-1702 or www. Ward Lamon, presented by re-enactor Explore the experiences of Alexandrians department at T.C. Williams High School used, and if they worked. Tickets are $6. alexandria.lib.va.us Bob O’Connor. and others who lived here during this will present the Shakespearean classic, Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. tumultuous time through their words, as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Hope E. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- February 4 Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central well as period photographs and collec- Bachman-Miller directs the play, while ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Library, 5005 Duke St. tions items. Suggested admission is $2. Leslie A. Jones serves as the producer. Information: 703-746-3852 or alexan- AUTHOR TALK WITH ALEXAN- Information: 703-746-1702 or www. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for Al- driava.gov/apothecary DER SEMENYUK Author Alexander alexandria.lib.va.us through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. exandria City Public Schools employees, Semenyuk will talk about his book, “Love Sunday students and seniors. JAMES MCMURTRY The song- in Ashes.” TRAVIS TRITT The American country Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- Time: 7:30 p.m. writer is known for songs like “Hurricane Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. music star is a two-time Grammy Award ington St. Location: T.C. Williams High School, Party,” “Ruby and Carlos” and “We Can’t Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central winner. Travis Tritt is known for singles Information: 703-746-4994 or www. 3330 King St. Make It Here.” Tickets are $29.50. Library, 5005 Duke St. like “Help Me Hold On,” “Can I Trust You alexandriahistory.org Information: 703-824-6800 or www. Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: 703-746-1702 or www. With My Heart” and “Best of Intentions.” acps.k12.va.us/tcw Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount alexandria.lib.va.us His latest album is “The Calm After.” Now to June 30 Vernon Ave. Tickets are $55. January 31 Information: 703-549-7500 or www. ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA Come en- Time: 7:30 p.m. BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD birchmere.com joy an evening of fine art and performing Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount EXHIBITION From 1862 to1865, the THE BOTTLE ROCKETS When The arts at West Potomac High School. The Vernon Ave. Lee-Fendall House served as a Union Bottle Rockets hit the scene in the mid- February 2 event is free. Information: 703-549-7500 or www. hospital under the direction of chief sur- 1990s, the world wasn’t quite sure what Time: 7 to 9 p.m. birchmere.com geon Edwin Bentley during the occupa- to do with them. But the group soon FALL IN LOVE WITH FIBRE Location: West Potomac High School, tion of Alexandria. The exhibit will be set became known as one of the leaders of WITH MOLLY MILLER This class 6500 Quander Road February 6 up as a hospital room with medicines on the alternate country/roots rock revival. with local artist Molly Miller will focus Information: 703-718-2500 display. An intricate diorama of miniature Tickets are $27.50. on harnessing the unique features of PAWS TO READ — KIDS READ figures will depict how wounded soldiers Time: 7:30 p.m. handspun yarns to make beautiful, February 5 TO DOGS Kids, in first through sixth were transported from the battlefield to Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount one-of-a-kind projects. The workshop grades, can sign up for a 15-minute slot house hospitals. Vernon Ave. costs $115. METRO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS to read to a pal. The event is free. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday Information: 703-549-7500 or www. Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m. PRESENTS TIM FEDERLE Tim Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. birchmere.com Location: fibre space, 1219 King St. Federle, a Broadway performer and Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Sunday Information: 703-664-0344 or www. author of Amazon’s 2014 January Library, 5005 Duke St. Location: The Lee-Fendall House, 614 February 1 - 2 fibrespace.com best book, “Five, Six, Seven, Nate,” will Information: 703-746-1702x5 Oronoco St. come to the Metro School of the Arts in Information: 703-548-1789 or www. ‘FOREIGNER’ Empowers Inc., a non- CIVIL WAR SUNDAY Explore the leefendallhouse.org profit, will present this stage play, which Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War is filled with music and dances. Tickets Sundays, a showcase of an original May January 30 are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors. 26, 1861, edition New York Tribune Time: 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 detailing Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s death in HOW TO START, MANAGE AND p.m. Sunday Alexandria; a Peeps diorama illustrat- GROW A NONPROFIT WORK- Location: Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson ing Ellsworth’s death; a TimeTravelers SHOP Jennifer Ayers, of JL Ayers St. Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War Consulting, and her team of experts Information: showtix4u.com drummer boy; a diorama of a heating will talk about the basics of nonprofit system constructed in Alexandria to organizations. February 1 warm Civil War hospital tents during the Time: 9 to 11 a.m. winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded Location: Alexandria Small Business OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET Wickham musket discarded in a privy Development Center, 625 N. Washing- The market includes local dairy, fish, during the 1860s; and an exhibit on the ton St. fruits and vegetables. There is free park- Lee Street site during the Civil War. The Information: 703-778-1292 or www. ing in the garage during market hours. event is free. alexandriasbdc.org Time: 7 a.m. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Location: Market Square, 301 King St. Location: Alexandria Archaeology BLOCKBUSTER THURSDAY Information: 703-746-3200 Museum, 105 N. Union St. Come enjoy a film screening of “The Information: 703-746-4399 Moral Instruments: City of Bones.” OLD TOWN BOUTIQUE DIS- Time: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. TRICT WAREHOUSE SALE The THE PRESIDENT’S OWN CON- Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central ninth annual Old Town Boutique District CERT The President’s Own Marine Library, 5005 Duke St. Warehouse Sale will feature high-end Band will perform a collection of songs Information: 703-746-1702 or www. boutique merchandise — clothing, shoes, at this free event, like “Country Boy alexandria.lib.va.us jewelry and home furnishings — for as March” and “Feste Romane.” high as 80-percent off retail prices. Time: 2 p.m. BIRTHNIGHT BALL DANCE Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Rachel M. Schlesinger CLASS In preparation for the Location: George Washington Masonic Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. 20 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Giving yourself room to grow

By Marty Ross calendar and start seeds and has been making greenhouses tend to transplants. In a green- in England since 1938. The gardening season never house, in the dead of winter, Plant collectors used to be ends when you have a green- lemon blossoms perfume the the main customers for green- house: There’s always some- air, basil and other tender herbs houses, says Charley Yaw, thing growing on. flourish, seedlings push happi- owner of Charley’s Green- Greenhouses give cold-cli- ly up into the light and warmth. house & Garden in Mount mate gardeners the luxury of Not surprisingly, gardeners Vernon, Wash. Orchids, tender keeping their fingers in the dirt thrive in a greenhouse environ- cacti and fancy flowers filled through the winter, and warm- ment, too. the shelves in these elaborate climate gardeners a chance to “A lot of people just want structures. Now, a large new Photo/Marty Ross experiment with truly tropical to sit among their plants and generation of gardeners inter- A fancy greenhouse often is the fulfillment of a gardener’s dream do nothing, just enjoy it,” says ested in starting seeds early and represents a considerable investment. This Hartley Botanic plants year-round. In any cli- greenhouse at a designer’s weekend escape in Missouri is used to mate, a greenhouse is the per- Shelley Newman, vice presi- keep figs, citrus trees and other tender plants warm through the win- fect place to get ahead of the dent of Hartley Botanic, which SEE greenhouse | 21 ter. It looks great all year round.

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Hartley Botanic’s offseason is making room in fore transplanting them into fancy Victorian greenhouse is its backyards for hard-working the garden; she also starts quite an investment, at $45,000 greenhouses. seeds for her extensive veg- to $50,000. “There are a ton more etable garden. Last year, she The winter months are the greenhouses being sold today grew cucumbers in the green- perfect time to be considering than 20 years ago,” Yaw says. house, and harvested them a greenhouse. Some models “And it doesn’t take a real ex- long before cucumbers could are on sale, and if you get start- pensive or sophisticated green- have been produced in the ed now, you can have plans in house to grow vegetables.” garden outdoors. This winter, place so that construction can Greenhouses can be just she is using her greenhouse as proceed quickly, whenever about any size, but the experts a studio experimenting with the weather allows. You’ll be generally recommend a green- mosaics. out there with seed packets in house with a footprint of about Greenhouses are not an im- hand, long before the garden- 8 by 10 feet. Yaw’s formula for pulse purchase. Inexpensive ing season begins for every- customers is easy: “Figure out do-it-yourself models start at body else. what you want, then add 50 percent,” he says. If two people will be work- ing in the greenhouse together, a 10-by-12-foot space allows more elbow room, Yaw says, and more growing space, too. Newman recommends an even Photo/Charley’s Greenhouse & Garden larger size for real enthusiasts; This 8-by-10-foot cedar Northern Heritage greenhouse from Char- ley’s Greenhouse & Garden has insulated polycarbonate roof and Hartley Botanic’s most popular walls and a wide Dutch door. The greenhouse costs about $5,000 greenhouse size is 11 by 20 feet. in this size and comes with pre-cut and pre-drilled lumber. Once the “I’ll tell you this,” she says. foundation is prepared, it takes about three days to put it together, “Everybody underbuys.” says Charley Yaw, owner of Charley’s Greenhouse. Building restrictions and setback limits may influence greenhouse tidy. It’s practical not all greenhouses use glass. your decision, so it’s a good to have a patio or pad of pav- Plastic polycarbonate panels idea to check on local zon- ers, bricks or stone outside the are popular, Yaw says, and the ing regulations before you get greenhouse door; this area can material is especially good in- started. Temporary structures sulation. Polycarbonate also may not be regulated. Barbara diffuses the light, so plants do Damrosch and Eliot Coleman, The winter not get burned in bright sun. owners of Four Season Farm Depending on where you in Maine, rely on temporary months live, an electric or gas heat- 10-by-12-foot hoop-top green- are the perfect time ing system may be necessary, houses placed right on top of although passive heat will suf- the soil to extend the seasons to be considering fice on many days. Fans and in their vegetable gardens. a greenhouse. ... automatic vents help prevent overheating. Putting up a permanent You’ll be out there greenhouse requires a bit of Donna Clark, a retired gar- planning. You want it to look with seed packets in den designer in Greensboro, nice in your garden. You’ll have hand, long before N.C., had a modest, hardwork- to consider the layout of your ing greenhouse on the back of property and the relationship the gardening her two-car garage when she of the greenhouse to the rest of season begins for lived in Connecticut. When she the garden and your home. It and her husband sold their house should be on the south side of everybody else.” and moved south, her dream of your house to take best advan- a Hartley Botanic greenhouse tage of the light, and away from came true. Her Victorian-style screening evergreen trees. also be used as a staging area greenhouse is just 11 by 10 feet, A path through the mid- for plants making the transition with a gravel floor. Shelves for dle should be paved solidly, from the greenhouse to the gar- plants line the sides, and a pot- to avoid muddy feet; gravel den. ting bench fits neatly against the or pavers under the growing Hartley Botanic’s green- back wall. benches also help keep the houses have glass panels, but “Some people want a fancy 22 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

41 Urban additions? Obituaries 43 Ankle-knee connector 47 Horsefly 48 Georgetown player JOHN A. BRIDGINS (62), 49 Decorative pitcher of Alexandria, January 20, 2014 51 Sea eagle 53 Power failures 54 Small amount of food CATHERINE THERESA CZAJA,

ords 58 It can be monotonous 59 Funny DeLuise of Alexandria, January 17, 2014 60 Olympic-jacket letters 61 Enters a race VIOLA B. GRIMM, 63 Clicked-on item of Alexandria, 68 Immature salamander January 22, 2014 69 Aesthetically pretentious 70 “Di-dah” lead-in 71 Warm up, as leftovers ELISE BROOKFIELD HEINZ, 72 Hothead’s emotion of Alexandria, January 19, 2014 73 Ship’s employees 74 Proofreader’s “leave it” 75 Cry like a baby HARRIET COMPE ROLL (78), 76 African antelope 80 Raga rhythm-maker of Alexandria, January 20, 2014 81 Cope with change

W eekly 82 Prickly highland plant 84 Lawn-game item DANIEL J. SCHILLING (87), 85 Growing out of Alexandria, January 22, 2014 86 Earthenware crock 87 River that starts in the W Swiss Alps 88 Prolonged unconscious- ness 89 ___ up (excited) 95 Pre-text communique ACROSS 11 Beards growing on farms? 92 Word on a sale sign, often 12 Hero of “The Matrix” 97 Cel character 1 Neutral vowel sound 93 “If the ___ fits ...” 98 Open, as a gate 6 Cutting the mustard 13 Western villain 94 Fixture for home mixolo- 14 Prepared, as for a daunting 100 Having deep pockets 10 Vegas casino razed in gists 103 Farmer, essentially 1996 task 96 Pertaining to the feel of a 15 Bach’s music maker 104 Prefix with bond or dollar 15 Bit for Fido surface Sign up 16 Chain of mountains 107 Say “Not guilty” 18 The Ram, astrologically 99 Islamic religious leader 17 Does clerical work 108 Usher’s post 19 Alex Haley miniseries 101 Puppies’ cries & receive an 20 Play the lead 109 Fixed prices 21 Send a message, in a way 102 Between the wings 24 It’s between pi and sigma 111 Praise 22 Charles the Grammy winner 105 Kosovo peacekeeping 113 Agency that entertains GIs group 25 Went in haste electronic 23 Shell out far more than one 115 Soda nickname had hoped 106 Give great pleasure to 31 “Web Therapy” actress Kudrow 116 Labor strenuously 26 Econ. measure for a coun- 107 Felon on provisional re- version try lease 33 Baked this morning 117 Machu Picchu native 27 Ugly duckling’s mother 110 It’s made to be broken, 34 It’s a real eye-opener 119 Villain’s opposite 28 Primitive dwellings proverbially 35 Intensely hot 120 Word that used to precede of the Germany 29 Feels poorly 112 Without a stitch on 36 Lewis Carroll creature 121 HOMES component 30 Mammal fur 114 Woody vines 37 Decorative gateway in 124 Sudoku component 32 E.T. crafts 115 “The Postman Always Rings Japan Alexandria 125 PI 34 Floor measure Twice” character 38 Archer’s weapon 126 Alternative to FedEx 35 Tigers and tabbies 116 Common gifts for dads 40 Plywood layer Times 36 Ringo on the drums 118 Indian butter 39 Opposite of good 122 “To the max” suffix 42 Cravings 123 Evict forcefully Last Week’s Solution: every week! 44 From Oslo 127 Pub drink 45 Words before date and 128 “Masterpiece Theatre” host record Alistair 46 Aspirin target, sometimes 129 Clear a frosted windshield 50 Police datum 130 Zoroastrian sect member E M A I L 52 Infamous emperor 131 ___ Plaines, Ill. 54 Canary, for one 132 One who’s quite a feller? 55 Deep, as a voice 133 Rigged out; dressed T O D A Y 56 Carnaval site 134 Smacked, in Scripture 57 Certain toast 62 Fuzz-covered fruit DOWN 64 Have regrets 1 Easy dupes 65 Small child 2 Stick in one’s ___ (cause 66 Coffee additive resentment) 67 Panamanian, e.g. 3 Informal greeting electronicedition 74 Lampoon 4 Mother’s stand-in 77 Worthless cloth 5 A silent butler may hold it @alextimes.com 78 Make a boo-boo 6 Builds a fire under 79 Bambi’s dad, e.g. 7 Pugilistic affair 83 One way to be forgiving 8 Captain Kirk’s records 90 “Much ___ About Nothing” 9 Ordinal number ender 91 Cambridgeshire isle 10 Inscribed stone markers WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 30, 2014 | 23 Classifieds

LEGAL NOTICE ABC NOTICE

ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE OF A AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY - 2014 BOARD OF The items described below will be heard by the Planning Commission and the City ZONING APPEALS Council on the following dates. NOTICE: Some of the items listed below may be THURSDAY, placed on a consent calendar. A consent item will be approved at the beginning of the February 13, 2014 - meeting without discussion unless someone asks that it be taken off the consent calendar 7:30 PM and considered separately. The Planning Commission reserves the right to recess and COUNCIL CHAMBERS, continue the public hearing to a future date. For further information call the Department of Planning and Zoning on 703-746-4666 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/planning. City Hall 301 King Street ALEXANDRIA PLANNING ALEXANDRIA City Council Alexandria, Virginia COMMISSION Public Hearing Information about these items may TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 be obtained from the: 7:00 PM, CITY HALL 9:30 AM, CITY HALL Department of Planning and Zoning, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 King Street, Room 2100, Alex- 301 KING STREET 301 KING STREET andria, Virginia 22314, telephone: ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (703) 746-4666 or on the City’s website at www.alexandriava.gov/ planning. Text Amendment #2013-0009 and/or hotel floor area, B) an amend- Transportation Management Plans ment to an approved development BZA Case #2014-00001 A) Initiation of text amendment; B) special 102 N Floyd St Public hearing and consideration of a use permit with site plan, conditions of R-8 Residential text amendment to Section 11-700 of approval, and the Carlyle Plaza Design Request for variance to construct the Zoning Ordinance to establish new Guidelines to allow a portion of office a front-loaded garage facing North regulations regarding Transporta- floor area allocated to Block 32 to be Home Services Floyd Street. tion Management Plan Special Use used for residential and/or hotel floor Applicant: Patrick Jensen and Permits. area, and C) an amendment to the Morgan Soronsh, owners. SB Design Staff: Department of Transportation Transportation Management Plan Spe- Studios, architect and Environmental Services (Deferred cial Use Permit. Applicant: Carlyle What can from Dec 3, 2013 Planning Commis- Plaza, LLC by Kenneth Wire, attorney BZA Case #2013-00026 sion hearing) the Times Rezoning #2014-0001 314 Prince St RM Residential Text Amendment #2013-0014 Master Plan Amendment #2014-0001 Request for special exception to do for Environmental Management Development Special Use Permit Residential & Commercial construct a two-story frame addition A) Initiation of a text amendment; B) #2013-0016 and second story in the required Public hearing and consideration of a Encroachment #2014-0001 rear yard. If the special exception you? text amendment to Article XIII of the 509 N. St. Asaph Street and 511, 513 is granted, the Board of Zoning Ap- Zoning Ordinance to establish new and 515 Oronoco Street - Health peals will be granting an exception regulations regarding management Department Redevelopment from section 11-1302(B)(1) of the 703.739.0001 of stormwater quantity and quality. Public hearing and consideration of a zoning ordinance. Staff: Department of Transportation requests for: (A) an amendment to the 703.314.1287 • AllegroLLC.net Applicant: Dennis and Adrienna and Environmental Services Office of official zoning map to change the zone Hensley, owners. Robert Bentley, 703.314.1287 Environmental Quality of property at 509 N. St Asaph Street from RM/Townhouse to CRMU-X/ Adams and Associates, architects Bridal Special Use Permit #2013-0087 Commercial Residential Mixed Use AllegroLLC.net Directory 313 North Patrick Street (Old Town North) with proffer; (B) an Public hearing and consideration of a amendment to the Old Town North Whole-house request for the operation of an existing Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to change the land use maps and single family dwelling occupied by Generators We had great success more than four and not more than nine zoning maps of the property at 509 N. with the February ad. unrelated individuals; zoned RB/ St Asaph Street from RM/Townhouse Advertise Panel Replacement to CRMU X/Commercial Residential Townhouse. Applicant: Dorothea - GiGi T. Williams, Buyer Campbell Mixed Use (Old Town North) with your Lighting House of JonLei Atelier proffer; (C) a development special use Master Plan Amendment #2013-0006 permit and site plan, with modifica- Development Special Use Permit tions and subdivision to construct business or #2013-0025 townhouse dwellings and, special use Special Use Permit TMP #2014-0009 permit approvals for an increase in service. 760 John Carlyle Street, 1700 & 1800 floor area ratio (FAR) for two dwelling Eisenhower Avenue, 340 Hoofs Run units and for more than eight (8) town- Dr. houses in a single structure and; (D) an Contact Carlyle Plaza Two encroachments into the public Public hearing and consideration of right of way on Oronoco and N. Pitt Kristen Essex requests for: A) an amendment to the Streets; zoned RM/Townhouse. Appli- Eisenhower East Small Area Plan cant: Mount Vernon Commons, LLC, chapter of the City’s Master Plan to represented by, Kenneth Wire and City at allow a of Alexandria Department of General portion of office floor area allocated to Services, Jeremy McPike, Director, kessex@ Block 32 to be used for residential Department of General Services alextimes.com 24 | JANUARY 30, 2014 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

A Sampling of Kate Patterson’s 2014 Available Properties…

429 N Saint Asaph St For Sale Old Town Alexandria For Sale Listed at $1,699,000 A magnificent historic property located on what was once known as “Lee Corner” across from the Lee Boyhood Home and down the street form 4300 Fox Haven Lane • The Seminary Area the Lee-Fendall House. Listed at $1,250,000 Currently configured as a A custom built center hall colonial on a private cul-de- stately office, this could sac with a dramatic two-story foyer, gourmet kitchen, easily be returned to a grand master suite and all the bells and whistles! Walk grand private home. to area schools and just minutes from Old Town & DC.

A Sampling of Kate Patterson’s Sales in 2013…

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908 Slaters Lane 5805 River Drive 212 S Saint Asaph St 1684 32nd Street, NW Old Town Alexandria Lorton Old Town Alexandria Georgetown Listed at 845,000 Listed at $1,595,000 Listed at $2,995,000 Listed at $1,665,000

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